Quick Workout with Supersets - Made Fit TV - Ep 85

February 16th, 2010 | | Email This Post Email This Post |

Time management is probably one of your biggest enemies when it comes to your fitness plan.  You may think you don’t have the time to work up a good sweat, but I guarantee you have 20 minutes to spare each day. Come one!  The key is to get creative, stop making excuses, and try something different.  The technique of supersetting your workout may be the answer.

Superset is not a method that will give you super powers, but it will make you stronger!  The basis of the technique is to perform two of more movements back-to-back with minimal rest in between sets.  This method forces your body to push beyond your comfort threshold, improving your endurance in cardio and muscle performance.

Like I said, it can take as little as 20 minutes a day to implement into your healthy eating plan and fitness program to see better results than you’re already seeing.  It can also be a great way to push your body over that dreaded plateau.  I show you a great combination of total body movements in superset form in this week’s Made Fit TV episode.  Check it out, follow along, and print out the workout guide below to take with you to your sessions!

Superset #1- Legs & Back

  • Squat to Back Row
  • Deadlift to Underhand Row

Superset #2 - Chest & Abs

  • Push up to Plank Pelvic Raise
  • Chest Press to Reverse Crunch

Superset #3 - Arms

  • Bicep Curl to Inverted Press
  • Front Shoulder Raise to Front Press
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  • dani82
    I love this sets and I totally agree with Elise1981 about a video with the whole work out. THAT WOULD BE GREAT!

    Cheers

    - Dani
  • Good! The wheels are in motion for something like that : ) I will keep you posted! And, yes, go ahead and post that recipe on your blog (as long as you mention me and Made Fit TV, of course!) Thanks, Dani! : )
  • dani82
    Of course I will mention you and MadeFitTv :)

    Thanks
  • Helder
    Hi Jenny!

    Do you think there's enough material to make an entire episode of bloopers already?! :)

    Thanks!
  • LOL! Probably! Actually, we did one a while back - check it out!
    http://www.madefittv.com/2009/06/celebrating-on...
  • Elise1981
    Hi Jenny, I'll try this work-out! An idea maybe for your web-shop: you could also sell resistance bands, there are not that easy to find. Or you could make a special page "Jenny recommends" and put some affiliate links to your favorite products (equipment, proteine powder...) $-)
  • Thanks for the suggestions, Elise! Actually, as Chris mentioned, we do have some things being planned behind-the-scenes this year! As for the bands, I actually do have a few sets that I am selling! Email me jenny(at)madefittv.com if you want me to send you info on pricing and what's included and a pic of them.
  • Elise
    Jenny, also an other suggestion of product you could sell on your site: the video of the whole work-out: I mean not only showing the moves but you doing the whole circuit 3-4 times and encouraging people at the same time (maybe with some music in the background), like in work-out dvds. Then people could do the whole work-out in front of their computer, it would be like having a private training with you :)
  • Thanks for the suggestions, Elise. We can't say much just yet...let's just say that the gears in the background are working overtime. ;)
  • mamamille
    Jenny, That was a great workout! Thanks! I preferred to do each set three times in a row rather than cycling through the whole thing three times. I've been doing another one of your circuits for quit workouts and this is a nice alternative that works different muscle groups. My 4 month old baby was watching me the whole time, and he seemed entertained with it all.
  • LOL, yes kids can be fascinated by the simplest things : ) I appreciate that you like the workouts and find them useful to your everyday fitness programs! That is the goal! As a trainer, I am faced with so much resistance (no pun intended!) from people who just don't want to find the time or want to try to learn how to make exercise fun. Doing the videos can be a great breath of fresh air!
  • paulhoderlein
    Awesome workout Jenny! I love whole body workouts that hit every major muscle group. Thanks for all of your and Chris's efforts.

    Paul
  • Hi Paul! Nothing makes me happier than when I get comments like that because it shows that people actually WANT to get fit and challenge their bodies : ) I appreciate you also recognizing Chris and everything he does. Without him, I would not be where I am today and would not be able to provide all of the information and videos to the viewers who appreciate it so much. We love doing Made Fit TV and look forward to our company's growth and the growth of the show! Thank you for watching and for your support!! XO
  • philwaugh
    Easy to follow workout. Thanks for sharing.
  • You're very welcome! Thanks for watching : )
  • alysewilliams10
    Great recommentations Jenny and I love your energy. Keep up the great work!
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