Duration: 20 minutes (plus extra time to learn the exercises)
Gear: PVC pipe, broom stick or walking stick, light hand weights (about 5 lbs), a step, bench or chair for tricep dips
Purpose: Upper body strength is crucial to proper running mechanics and form. Today's workout with Ashley will work on that strength.
Workout: Begin with a warm up, then complete three rounds of each circuit.
Warm up:
- 10 - 15 arm rotations with your pipe or stick
- 15 - 20 air squats
Strength circuit: 3 rounds each
- 10 - 15 Tricep extensions on a step, bench or chair
- 8 push ups
- 3 push up rows with a hand weight
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