Video: Muscle Up

Workout: Crawl, Walk, Jump, Climb!

Warmup: 

• 10 Push-Ups
• 10 Air Squats
• 10 Sit-Ups
• 10 Walking Lunges (Forward)
• 10 Walking Lunges (Backward)
• 10 Back Extensions

Workout:

• 10 Burpees (1 press-up per burpee)
• 50 Press-Ups
• 50 Box Jumps (24 inch box male, 18 inch female)
• 20 metre forward Bear Crawl
• 20 metre backward Bear Crawl
• 80 metre Farmer's Walk (2 x 24kg male, 2 x 12kg female)
• 20 metre forward Crab Walk
• 20 metre backward Crab Walk
• 100 Squat Jumps
• 10 x Muscle Ups

60 Second Interview: Greg Carver (StrengthBox)

Who are you? 

Greg Carver.  I've used exercise and diet to overcome some past chronic health issues, and now enjoy helping others to do the same.  I currently am a partner and trainer at StrengthBox in Toronto.

What is fitness to you? 

Being able to move in a way that is optimal and efficient.  Fitness should enable one to be physically useful, and will allow one to feel their best and live a long and healthy life.

What are your goals? 

To continue to improve my strength and mobility, and to work on specific skills such as swimming and defence. 

What is one of your main concerns in relation to health? 

Child Obesity

What is your favourite exercise/activity?

Deadlifts

What is your favourite meal? 

Breakfast, hands down.  Anything with eggs.  Berries in coconut milk with hazelnuts and raw chocolate.

Website/Blog: 

www.strengthbox.ca

www.gregcarver.com/blog

www.twitter.com/gregcarver

Workout: Tabata Works!

Warmup:

• 5 min moderate Row (cover around 1km)
• Fitness Explorer - Warmup

Workout: Tabata Protocol

 Perform 20 seconds of maximum (100%) effort, followed by 10 seconds rest. 

• Sprint (or Treadmill Drivers) 20 seconds, rest 10 seconds;
• Push-Ups 20 seconds, rest 10 seconds;
• Bear Crawl 20 seconds, rest 10 seconds;
• Air Squat 20 seconds, rest 10 seconds.

Repeat above cycle three times.

3 minute rest 

Finisher:

45 Burpees