My fitness interests have changed a lot over the last few of years. Before Cooper was born, I was really into long distance running. I really liked running 10k and 1/2 marathon distances. Then after Cooper was first born I couldn't run those distances for a couple of reasons. First, I was healing from a c-section so my body was not in good physical shape to run that far and I also didn't have the time.
This is when I found yoga. My sister was really into yoga at the time and yoga was great to get my body (especially my back and core) heathy and strong again. I also loved that I could take yoga at the gym I went to, which had child care. This made it very convenient when you had a young infant.
While I still really like yoga, I feel like cardio workouts is what helps me feel my best. I always feel strongest and the most energized when I am incorporating a good amount of cardio. Since I have a lot less time now, I tend to incorporate workouts that are fast and efficient. This is why I have really grown to like the Jacobs Ladder. The Jacobs ladder is found at a lot of bigger gyms and they have it at Movati where I workout.
The Jacobs ladder is like a ladder and a treadmill combined in one. It is a ladder that you climb, as it rotates like a treadmill. It is a whole body workout and for some reason, it always kicks my butt. I am pretty tired even after only 5 minutes on the Jacobs ladder. I prefer to use the Jacobs Ladder as part of a fitness circuit. In this case, I will only go on it for about 3 minutes at a time and then continue with another exercise in the circuit. Here is an example of a quick HIIT workout that I do when I use the Jacobs Ladder:
Jacobs ladder 3 min
15 pushups
1 min wall sit
15 situps
15 squats
45 second plank
REPEAT 3X
Next time you are at the gym and you walk past the Jacobs ladder, give it a try. I am sure you will be impressed with how effective it is.
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