Tuesday, November 24, 2015

How to Find Maximum Heart Rate for Cardio




220 - Age = Maximum Heart Rate

After finding this number you can then decide what Target Heart Rate Zone you are ready for. This varies depending on age and how active you are. 

LOW:
55%-65% of MHR
MODERATE:
65%-85% of MHR
HIGH:
85%-100% of MHR

GO GET IT!!

Friday, May 29, 2015

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Killer Bicep Routine for Mountain Peaks

Tired of the same routine? Check out this badass bicep/forearm workout: 


1) Smith-Machine Ladder Bicep Curls
       (Using just body weight to pull up)
5 sets of 12-20 reps (going to failure)
   ***video will be posted soon!!***

2) Wide-grip cable EZ Bar Drag Curls
       (Elbows come back in the positive movement for better contraction)
5 sets of 12-15 reps (keep arms moving w/constant tempo for more blood flow)

3) Cable Crossover Bicep Curls
4 sets of 12 reps (quick tempo again)

4) Standing Dumbbell Hammer Curls
 4 sets to failure (2-3 Dropsets each set)

Forearms:

1) Barbell Wide Rev. Grip Curls
sets of 15

2) Cable EZ Bar Rev. Grip Curls
6 sets of 12-15