Workout of the Week: Rapid-Fire Obliques

Have you been slimming down your midsection? Great. It’s time to add some core & oblique definition with this rapid-fire ab workout. Whether you have a hint of abdominal definition or are simply ‘fine-tuning’, these exercises will certainly keep you engaged! Grab your exercise mat, fire up this workout, and feel great looking chiseled from all angles.

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Pro Workout of the Week: Slow & Steady Wins

Slow & steady wins the race…this can be your new fitness mantra! Ease out of the fast lane and try this slow-mo workout! It features an amazing selection of energizing and toning bodyweight moves, all of which are meant to be done in a slow and controlled manner. Savor this workout, rinse and repeat often — enjoy some seriously lasting results!

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Workout of the Week: 2 Minute At-Home Fitness Test

How fit are you? Sure, it’s fun to speculate but this 2 minute At-Home Fitness Test will help you quantify it! Gauge your muscular strength and core endurance with max rep push-ups & crunches. This is open to all – kneeling push-ups and partner crunches count! See how you compare against the average person’s rankings posted here via the American College of Sports Medicine. It’s also a great time to log your weight on skimble.com.

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Here are the age-adjusted standards based on guidelines published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for Crunches and Push-ups for Men and Women:

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No matter where you clocked in, do this fitness test routinely and aim to do a few more reps each time. Way to make progress toward your fitness goals!

Pro Workout of the Week: Basketball Dynamics

Whether or not you’re a basketball player, this dynamic workout dishes out plenty of lower-body & quick-footed movements. If you have a basketball, feel free to incorporate it into some of the exercises. Otherwise, think like a basketball player and pretend the ball’s in your court. Make space in your backyard or on the court and train like an athlete!

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