Reverse Ladder Total Body Blast Video
We published this workout a while ago, and I love it! I just posted a video version of this workout so you have choices…you can do it on your own with the written version, or join me for the video workout and we will sweat it out together (the video link is HERE!
This is the perfect workout to do outside on a beautiful day! I tried it today and I loved it! Find a shady spot and burn some calories! It is a perfect mix of high intensity hits of cardio, mixed with some core and strength work.
The reverse ladder is a mental boost! The first set is a push to get through, but with each successive set, the exercise reps reduce...which means as you get tired, the workout gets a little easier. The set reps go from 20/15/10/5 and from 80/60/40/20. Work through the sets taking breaks as needed, but make sure you continue to walk around during your breaks. The last two sets can be done quickly and with a higher intensity since the reps counts are low. For instance, I added star jumps at the end of the burpees for the last two sets, since they were only reps of 10 and 5.
Have fun!
Click on the image below to do the video version!
directions:
Do 4 sets of exercises, with the number reducing with each set.
Take breaks as needed
You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs. Click HERE for full disclaimer.
equipment:
Jump rope (if no jump rope is available, just do it as if you were holding the jump rope)
warmup: 30 seconds each
Boxer Shuffle - Butt Kicks - Jumping Jack - Skaters - Good Mornings - Squat with a kick - Lunge - Side Lunge
workout:
SET ONE 20/80
20 BURPEES
80 SQUATS
20 AB TOE TOUCH
80 JUMPING JACK
20 PUSH UPS
80 JUMP ROPE
20 REVERSE CRUNCH
80 HIGH KNEES
20 UP DOWN PLANK
80 MT CLIMBERS
SET TWO 15/60
15 BURPEES
60 SQUATS
15 AB TOE TOUCH
60 JUMPING JACK
15 PUSH UPS
60 JUMP ROPE
15 REVERSE CRUNCH
60 HIGH KNEES
15 UP DOWN PLANK
60 MT CLIMBERS
SET THREE 10/40
10 BURPEES
40 SQUATS
10 AB TOE TOUCH
40 JUMPING JACK
10 PUSH UPS
40 JUMP ROPE
10 REVERSE CRUNCH
40 HIGH KNEES
10 UP DOWN PLANK
40 MT CLIMBERS
SET FOUR 5/20
5 BURPEES
20 SQUATS
5 AB TOE TOUCH
20 JUMPING JACK
5 PUSH UPS
20 JUMP ROPE
5 REVERSE CRUNCH
20 HIGH KNEES
5 UP DOWN PLANK
20 MT CLIMBERS
