As many of us tighten our workouts in preparation for the effect of the holiday season's indulgences we look to others with a fabulous bod for inspiration. Case in point (for men): Canadian born Austin native Taylor Kitsch. Aside form acting Kitsch bas been both a trainer and nutritionist, so the Friday Night Lights actor knows how to stay fit amongst it all.
1. Martial Arts. The eastern hemisphere knows best. The twisting and bending will work your core like crazy. To do this in the comfort of your own home and not, say, with a impeccably flexible asian at your front, "Attach a rope handle to the low pulley on a cable stack, bend at the waist and knees, and reach across your body to grab the handle with both hands. Next, forcefully bring it up and across your body as you simultaneously stand up. Do 10 repetitions, reverse your body position, and do 10 more reps."
2. Enhance up your hand-eye coordination. Everyone can benefit from being more alert in this manner. Use a speed bag to develop this. "Strike the bag by windmilling your fists in small, forward circles; keep your hands in front of your face and stare at them, not the bag, to keep them from drifting. Once you've punched the bag, allow it to hit the back part of the platform, rebound, and ricochet off the back part a second time before hitting it again."
3. Mix it up. If anyone does a routine for too long they will get bored, and in effect, the workout will be less effective. Try boxing, alternating cardios, running trails and the places you work out. All in all, a change of scenery in your workouts is healthy for you physically AND mentally.
Enough said boys...time to put down the lonestar and hit the gym.
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