No time to go to the gym? Bored with your elliptical? Tired of Trixie the Trainer’s uber enthusiasm at Jazzercise?
Try Lesley’s Big Box Retail Circuit Training Workout!
Yes, now you too can multi-task your exercise program! Do what you love to do and get a cardio workout AT THE SAME TIME! Yes, Lesley’s Big Box Retail Circuit Training Workout takes you shopping!
Now, most fitness experts say that shopping does not count as exercise. They say that your typical “stroll and stop” action is ineffective at getting your heart rate up. Clearly these so-called experts have never power-shopped in big box retail!
Here’s my circuit from yesterday to get you started. Or try your own shopping list in your own favorite big box stores. The important thing is to get out and SHOP!
Yesterday I was looking for towels and a desk lamp. I started at Bed Bath and Beyond. A big store, but not mega-sized. Here you want to give yourself 15 minutes for warm up:
A few deep knee bends and lunges to check out bath sheets on the lower shelves. A round of overhead stretches to reach the wash cloths on top. And REACH, and 2 and 3 and 4. Take a walk…5 and 6 and 7, 8. To the beat….and 2 and 3 and 4….pop songs…. 5 and 6 and 7, 8….on the PA….and 2 and 3 and 4. Amble in aisles. … 5 and 6 and 7, 8. Browse in Bedding….and 2 and 3 and 4. Cruise in Cookware. …. 5 and 6 and 7, 8. Dawdle in Décor….and 2 and 3 and 4. Look at lamps….5 and 6 and 7, 8.
You will soon feel muscles starting to loosen up. You are now ready for your cardio workout.
Move on to Target. The vista down the main aisle will make your heart race. This store must be a mile from end to end. Wooo-ooo! Pump up the cardio! Allow 20 minute:
Start with vigorous walking to get the heart rate up. Grab a basket! Bicep curl – 2, 3, and 4. Change hands – 2, 3, and 4. Pick up towels – 5, 6 and 7, 8. And squeeze – 5, 6 and 7, 8. Dash to check out – 2, 3, and 4. Jog to the car – 5, 6 and 7, 8.
Now that your heart rate is up, your muscles are warm and you’re breathing deeper. Time for Full Cardio Blast! Yes, Home Depot!! 10 minutes full on:
WOOOOO-HOOOOO!
Sprint across the parking lot! Run into that store! Grab a cart! Barrel through the Plumbing section! Thunder around the Electrical! Scream around to Lighting! NO LAMPS I LIKE! Pick up the pace! Finish your circuit! Careen down the aisle to Flooring! Race down to Lumber! Dart around the Nails and Screws! Scuttle around the corner at Brass Fittings! Home stretch, Ladies! Head for the check out! Throw the cart into the corral! Done! Let’s hear it: WOOOOO-OO! I can’t hear you! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Time for your cool down: Staples Office Supplies! Allow 10 minutes.
Brisk pace going in – you don’t want blood to pool in your legs. Keep ‘em movin! Ask store manager to point you to Lighting. Far corner of the store. YES! There’s a lamp! Woo-oo! Jog to check out. Walk in place while the kid rings you up. Swipe your credit card. You’re done! Whew!
And – STRETCH!
Repeat three times a week for optimum fitness.
Yes, the Big Box Retail Circuit Training Workout! Watch for my video coming out next week.
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