CARDIO AND WEIGHT LOSS
Trainer: Elijah Ong
Gym: CruBox Singapore (@crubox.singapore)
Specialty: Cardio Boxing
Years of experience: 2
Cardiovascular exercise may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but trust CruBox trainer Elijah Ong when he tells you the benefits are aplenty. According to a 2019 study conducted by Frontiers of Cardiovascular Medicine, cardiovascular exercises have been proven to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease-related mortality and protect against clogged arteries. “If you’re bored of running, try these. They’re actually fun and do a good job of keeping you strong,” he says.
Workout 1: Shadow boxing
What you need: Two full 150ml water bottles (to add weight for jabs and crosses) and a timer
Duration: 30 minutes
Frequency: Three to five days a week
1 Two minutes of squats. Grab bottles and follow with one minute of straight jab and cross. Repeat the set immediately. 30-second rest. Move on to the next step.
2 Two minutes of jump squats followed by one minute of high knee jumps. Repeat the set immediately. 30-second rest. Move on to the next step.
3 Two minutes of commando plank. Grab bottles and follow with one minute of straight jab and cross. Repeat this set immediately. 30-second rest. Move on to the next step.
4 Two minutes of plank jacks followed by one minute of blast off push ups. Repeat this set immediately. 30-second rest. Move on to final step.
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