Jul 20, 2009
Author: jennincat | Filed under: Cardio

Time for another treadmill workout. I really like this but it’s really hard to emulate on the ground. If you don’t have a treadmill try this in a park or this sprint workout instead.
20 Minute Interval Treadmill Workout
Warm Up
2 Minute 30 Second – Walk at 15% incline.
Workout
1 Minute: Jog – 15% incline
30 Seconds: Sprint or [...]
Jul 6, 2009
Author: jennincat | Filed under: Cardio

What is Tabata training?
For years, I’ve read references to the “Tabata protocol” but it sounded more like a code of conduct for elite special forces than a way to tighten my butt. People would rave about how great Tabata was and the skeptic in me would think, “4 minutes…yeah right.” Finally, I decided I had [...]
Jun 22, 2009
Author: jennincat | Filed under: Cardio

I have two treadmills. One I bought and one that was given to me for free. The one I bought broke. Go figure.
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a treadmill workout so here ya go. I like intervals, they make the time go by faster.
20 Minute Interval Treadmill Workout
Warm up
4 Minutes and 30 [...]
May 11, 2009
Author: jennincat | Filed under: Best of GH, Cardio

Sprinting is good for you. Or so I’ve read…
This weekend I decided to go to the local highschool track to get in a sprint workout in hopes of carving my log-like thighs into something more shapely like tubas. I was disappointed to find the local track surrounded my 8 foot fences and locked. So I [...]
Apr 13, 2009
Author: jennincat | Filed under: Cardio, Workouts

Craigslist has been very good to me the past few months. One of the things I’ve picked up for cheap is a kickboxing bag. This weekend I put together an high intensity interval workout using the treadmill and the bag. It was awesome and fun! For sure, this workout is going to be a regular [...]
Mar 9, 2009
Author: jennincat | Filed under: Cardio, Workouts

My gym membership is officially cancelled. I was sick my last week so I I didn’t even get to use it. Oh well. We scored a fantastic deal on a weight bench, squat rack, and set of olympic weights off of Craigslist. I’m sooo excited. Ridiculously excited! Forget about jewelry or shoes…I’m a beast! A [...]
Mar 2, 2009
Author: jennincat | Filed under: Cardio, Workouts

Generally I work hard at being a positive person. Until I get sick. Last week I got the flu and rather than write whiney posts about how bad I felt I decided to lock myself up in a dark room and feel sorry for myself. Good times.
I’ve been posting a lot of strength training [...]
Jan 19, 2009
Author: jennincat | Filed under: Cardio, Workouts

I like simplicity. Maybe it’s because I’m such a nut and I need simplicity to balance out all the craziness in my head. One of the simplest forms of exercises that you probably learned on the playground in elementary happens to be a fantastic workout: jumping rope. It’s another one of my backyard backup exercises. Perfect when [...]
Jan 12, 2009
Author: jennincat | Filed under: Cardio, Workouts

Merry Monday friends! I hope you had a fantastic weekend. I had PMS so Garbage Girl thought it would be really fun to come out and play. But today I’m (mostly) back in control and prepared to put her in her place when she wakes up from her slumber. This morning, I decided to step [...]
Oct 3, 2008
Author: jennincat | Filed under: Cardio, Workouts

I don’t have time (and wouldn’t want to if I did) to do an hour of cardio a day and I guessing you would rather not either. But I believe you can accomplish more in 20 minutes than an hour if you push yourself. Here is a fun short treadmill workout that makes [...]