Finish the MINUTE
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​Sample Workout:
Round 1​
1 minute work with
10 second holds
1 minute bicep curls
--20 second rest
1 minute squats
--20 second rest
1 minute tricep dips
--20 second rest
1 minute jump squats
--30 second Round Rest--
Finish The Minute: What is it?​
Finish The Minute is an exercise program that focuses on 'finishing the minute' instead of counting your repetitions.
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For one whole minute you will focus on an exercise, your form, your breathing and your technique.
Each set of exercises is broken down into different rounds consisting of 4-5 alternating strength and cardio moves.
Therefore, each round is between 4-5 minutes long. You will complete a total of 3-4 different rounds resulting in a 20-25 minute full body workout.
​Never worry about how many repetitions you are doing, just focus on finishing the minute!
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Round 2​
1 minute work with
15 second holds
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1 minute bicep curls
--20 second rest
1 minute squats
--20 second rest
1 minute tricep dips
--20 second rest
1 minute seal jacks
--30 second Round Rest--
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Round 3​
1 minute work with
20 second holds
1 minute bicep curls
--20 second rest
1 minute squats
--20 second rest
1 minute tricep dips
--20 second rest
1 minute skaters
​Why 1 Minute?
The advantage of doing an exercise for one whole minute is muscle exhaustion. After completing one minute of work on a certain muscle group, such as your bicep muscles, that certain muscle group has time to recover while you are continuing to exercise by working on a different muscle group. Once that group has hit exhaustion, your next muscle group will be ready for work!
Incorporating one minute cardio elements into each round has the advantage of spiking your heart rate, allowing your body to hit it's fat burning zone. After you complete the cardio, your heart rate drops while focusing on the strength components, and it will quickly be peaked in the cardio components each time ensuring ultimate fat burn throughout the entire workout.
It's all about giving your muscles the right amount of rest and pushing them to their limit!
You'll quickly see that finishing the minute for each exercise will be one of the most satisfactory elements of your workout!
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About Alina
I am 23 years old, an ACE certified fitness instructor and hold a BS in dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado. Health, fitness and nutrition are not only part of my career but also my passion and a perpetual part of my life. It is for these reasons that I created these workouts and recipes. I hope that these exercise regiments and foods will bring you the joy and satisfaction that comes with leading a healthy lifestyle! I'm all about quick, effective workouts that give you great results and make you feel even better.
If you have questions or comments, feel free to contact me via the contact form on this website!
Enjoy the workouts and the recipes!
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