Circuit training

Here's a good cardio circuit that should only take 10-20 minutes. I always prefer to run on the track because that's what I'm used to, but you could easily do this on a trail or on a grass field. I've done a similar circuit and found that the hardest part is not the running, but the activities in between. Something about no rest and having to go from standing to doing push ups or abs, just knocks the wind out of you.

On another note, I ran into an Olympian track runner at Whole Foods the other day. He happens to be a former Gator and an acquaintance of mine, so we caught up for a bit. He told me about London, and I told him about my day. His story was way better than mine. While I was leaving, I thought, these folks in Whole Foods have no idea that a USA/World Champion/Olympian was standing right next to them buying groceries. Like this man is on Nike billboards! If he were a football player, people would be all over him! I guess in Track and Field, you can have fame and privacy? An elusive combo. Anyways...

Warm up: Jog half a mile and stretch. Do 20 meters of walking lunges, 20 meters of high knee running, and 20 meters of butt kicks.
Workout: 
Run/Stride 100 meters
Do 25 sit ups
Side shuffle 100 meters
Do 15 push ups
Run 400 meters
Do 15 burpees
Do 25 sit ups
Do 15 back hypers
Run 200 meters
Do 30 body weight squats
Side Shuffle 100 meters (change direction from the first side shuffle)
Do 10 wide arm push ups
Run 100 meters

Hopefully this long list does not freak you out. You are only running a mile (including the warm up), and the exercises in between keep your heart rate up, while working on muscular strength. This is a good workout for anyone who wants a combination of cardio and toning without bulking up.

Happy Sweating,
Dominique