20 Minutes of Torture

Today's workout was grueling. For starters, I didn't have enough sleep. 1-Starbucks-Venti-add-shot-Latte later (aka the Red Eye in the TV biz), I am in the gym and decided to wake myself up with a super challenging workout.

Here is what I did:

45 second exercise interval: 15 second rest

Do as many reps as you can during the above time frame, using strict form.

Est time: appx. 20 minutes

• Ropes: both arms: Holding 40lbs. of ropes secured to the wall, undulate the ropes so it makes waves. I like to use both arms and also alternate arms.


• Push ups: side to side 1 leg: Push up plank position: step to side and cross ankles do a push up; step to other side and cross ankles and do another push up. Repeat.


• 1 leg squat / arm press: Balance on right leg, hold a weight in right hand, arm at your side; squat down on the right leg and then stand up (still balancing on right leg) then do a shoulder press. Repeat and try to balance on right leg the entire motion for the 45 seconds.


• other leg / arm


• Ropes: Right arm


• Push ups: 1 leg plank


• squat / arm press


• Ropes: both arms


• Push ups: side to side 1 leg


• 1 leg squat / arm press


• other leg / arm


• Ropes: Left arm


• Push ups: 1 leg plank


• squat / arm press


• Ropes: both arms


• Push ups: side to side 1 leg


• 1 leg squat / arm press


• other leg / arm


• Ropes: 1 arm


• Push ups: 1 leg plank


• squat / arm press

Consult a physician before starting any exercise program.