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Happy July 4th Philadelphia!
Yes, it's a day early, but since we are closed on Saturday to celebrate the holiday, we want to wish everyone a safe and happy July 4th! In preparation for the July 4th festivities, what can you do at all of these BBQs to not spoil your hard workouts and efforts? Choose foods that aren't concentrated in condiments and sauces Opt to eat...»
Beyond The Workout
So...If you're interested in some good sledge hammer work, along with some shoveling, carrying, and leveling, my yard will be calling your name tomorrow, anytime after the AM workouts. Let me know if you're interested. Question of the Day: Who will not want to do such a thing? Saturday AM workout... Goblet Squat x 10 Push Up x 10 KB High Pulls x 20 Ladder down,...»
Fun Friday
You'll need a set of heavy weights, medium weights, and lighter weights. For the round of 10 reps you should use heavier weights 10 Swings 10 Push Ups 10 Goblet Squats 10 Push Presses 10 Weighted Walking Lunges 10 Renegade Rows For the round of 20 reps you should use the medium set of weights 20 Swings 20 Push Ups 20 Goblet Squats 20 Push Presses 20 Weighted Walking Lunges 20 Renegade Rows For the...»
Monday Morning Madness
Here it is...starting this week, Urban Athlete will be implementing a little bit of love at your workouts. So who will be... -The Member of The Workout -The Member of The Week -The Member of The Month -The Member of The Year I'll leave the details of each on a new page on the site in the next few days. In the meantime, here's Monday's workout 7...»
Something New
Stay tuned to the blog for what's new starting next week. I know the anticipation has got to be killing you. In the meantime, for Saturday... Start of with 3 Rounds of the Plank Complex Then 5 Rounds of Snatches 12/12 Jumping Pull Ups 24 Front Squat 6/6 Squat Thrusts 12 Horizontal Flutter Kicks 24 Hanging Knee Raises...»
Child’s Play
There's been a lot of talk lately about playing being just as good a form of exercise than actually working out, even for adults. While I don't agree that playing can take the place of certain types of workouts I do believe that playing is far better than watching TV, surfing the internet, and even better than Wii Fit. Let's...»
5 Rounds…
Complete each movement for 1 minute, transition to the next movement without rest. Take 1 minute rest between rounds, complete 5 rounds. Agility Ladder Drills Double Push Presses Band Rows Squat Thrusts DB High Pulls (30sec left/30sec...»
Bodyweight Workout Bliss
Never say you can't get in a good workout because you weren't able to go to the gym. This one is all bodyweight, and involves a little bit of running...no equipment required. Block Run Sit Ups Speed Rows Left/Right Squats Pledge Push Ups Jumping Lunges (Total) Supermans Tuck Jumps Block Run For each of the movements between the Block Running complete reps of 40-20-10 in descending order. Start with one...»
A Sweet Little Medley
Perform each movement for 60 seconds. Take a 30 second rest between each round. Complete 5 rounds. Kettlebell Swings Snatches - Left Snatches - Right Knees to Elbows or Hanging Leg Raises Band Rows MB Bear Hug Squats Finish with Tabata...»
Sprinting in Mt Airy
Tuesday's Workout 3 Rounds 5/5 Lateral Box Jumps 10/10 Single Leg Reaches 15 Broad Jumps (outsdie - get some fresh air) 5 - 40yd sprints 4 Rounds 15 Sit Ups 30 Flutter Kicks 10 Contralateral Push...»