Thats why we asked Gould to create a plan of attack for the gym.
This efficient, effective circuit workout is perfect, she says.
It targets your entire body using equipment found at most gyms.
Repeat the circuit for a total of 3-5 times.
Start with the TRX bands anchored (most gyms already have this set up for clients).
Face bands and stand with feet together.
Hold handles and extend arms; palms facing in.
Roll shoulders down and back; squeeze shoulder blades together and pull torso to meet handles.
Slowly release to complete 1 rep.
Grab the bar of an assisted pull-up machine with palms facing each other.
Hang with straight arms, knees bent.
Squeeze shoulder blades together and pull chest toward bar.
Pause, then slowly lower back to start to complete 1 rep.
Note: If you’re able to do an unassisted pull-ups, go for it!
Otherwise this is a great modification to help build upper body strength.
Stand facing machine with cable on right side.
Grab one handle with both palms and lower hands next to right hip, rotating torso to right.
Glide hands on a diagonal, across torso and up over left shoulder, rotating torso to left.
Slowly reverse movement to complete 1 rep. Halfway through your allowed time, switch sides.
*Note: Gould is demonstrating the exercise on the Technogym Kinesis equipment.
Start with the TRX bands anchored (most gyms already have this set up for clients).
Face bands and stand with feet hip-width apart.
Hold handles and extend arms; palms facing in.
Continue to hold handles, hinge at hips and bend knees to squat.
Jump up and tap heels together in air.
Keep abs tights and move feet slightly wider than hip distance.
Slowly pull right knee in, under torso.
