The No More Excuses Diet (59 page)

STRENGTH-TRAINING
EXERCISES FOR CHAPTER 6

Please note that each exercise can be altered by the use of equipment. You can also increase difficulty by alternating arms or standing on one leg.

PLYOMETRICS

BUTT KICK

Run in place, bringing your heels to your glutes.

HIGH KNEE

Run in place, bringing your knees up to your chest as high as you can.

MOUNTAIN CLIMBER

Begin in a push-up position on a mat (
see here
). Bring your right knee to your chest, keeping your left foot on the mat. Switch feet in midair.

BW SQUAT JUMP

Begin in a squat position, jump up, and land in a squat position.

BW LUNGE JUMP

Begin in a lunge position (
see here
), then jump up and swap leg positions in midair, while keeping your torso straight.

FROG JUMP

Begin in a deep squat position with your knees bent and buttocks lowered toward the ground. Jump forward and land in the same deep squat position.

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