It's been a huge adjustment for me to have to do most of my 'structured' workouts on the boat. By 'structured', I mean the exercise routines that I enjoy doing that involve some resistance or weight training. It's not all bad though, in fact, I have come to really enjoy it and look forward to going out on the bow to exercise each day. The following is a list of some of the pros and cons of working out on…
One of the questions that I frequently get asked is how I stay so motivated to workout everyday. It's easy to fall into the habit of not exercising so staying motivated is key to keeping up with a fitness routine. The following are some of the ways that keep me on track as well as some other tips that may help you: 1. Prepare. Every morning I decide on what workout I am going to do and write it down.…
If you are the type that likes to be the center of attention or you are of the mindset that you don't care what other people think about you, then working out in front of others is not an issue. For many people however, the idea of exercising on the boat while at anchor where it's possible that other people may watch you, may seem awkward and feel somewhat embarrassing. The following tips are to help those that fit into…
Here's another short but challenging TRX workout, filmed at Roger's Beach Bar on Hog Island in Grenada. I tried something a little different this time and did much more talking as I demonstrated each exercise. At 2:15 I mistakenly said that you could take as much rest as possible. What I meant to say was that you could take as much rest as needed. Your goal is to push yourself as much as you can to complete this workout in…
The above workout features the TRX Suspension Trainer. The workout: TRX Jiu-Jitsu Get Ups 10-15 reps per side TRX Hip Throw 10-15 reps per side (alternating) TRX 1-Legged Hip Press 10-15 reps TRX 1-Arm Power Pull 10-15 reps per side TRX Suspended Pikes 10-15 reps Do 1-3 sets Description: Perform each exercise one after the other with little rest in between each one. If your fitness level allows it, do 1 or 2 more sets.
It is pretty much a common occurrence to see me working out on the bow of our boat each morning and even sometimes in the afternoons (unless I find something off the boat to do). There are some days however, that Mike will join me for a TRX workout. Typically, when this happens, we will choose 5 exercises each, alternating back and forth doing 2 sets of a set number of reps (usually 15) of each. In the following workout,…