Thursday, February 04, 2010 10:53 am
SUPER BOWL WORKOUT
Enjoy the food, watch the game and burn some calories while you're at it.
The Snack Food Association (SFA) reports that Super Bowl fans consume 11 million pounds of potato chips and 3.8 million pounds of popcorn each year — but don’t let these stats get you down. On February 7, while everyone else loads up on potato chips, pizza and beer, sneak away during halftime and try my 30-minute Super Bowl Halftime Workout.
I designed the Super Bowl Halftime Workout because it’s simple, and anyone — including families, roommates, or couples — can burn a quick 120 calories during halftime.
The 30-minute Super Bowl Halftime Workout consists of moves and circuits that work several muscle groups for an efficient strength/cardio workout. However, equally as important is the food we consume. Marta advises to watch portions, and replace foods like potato chips and dips with veggies and low-fat or Greek yogurt dips. And try popcorn minus the oil and butter; instead, sprinkle with chocolate powder or cinnamon for a sweeter taste.
You’re likely to eat more than half your daily food intake during Super Bowl Sunday, so get creative in the kitchen, continues Marta. I make whole-wheat pizza with veggies and top with chicken for lean protein, and serve light beer to guests, if they don’t mind.
This total body workout should be repeated three times for a total of 21 minutes. After each circuit, take a three-minute break and then repeat two more times. Total workout: 30 minutes.
1. Burpees (1 minute):
a. Start in frog position, then kick legs back
b. Return to frog and jump upward
c. Land softly with knees slightly bent
2. Knee Raises (1 minute)
3. Squats with Pulses (1 minute):
a. From standing position, go down and squat
b. Keep chest up, back straight, and knees at a 90° angle from floor
c. Hold at the bottom for 5 short pulses
4. Knee Raises (1 minute)
5. Push-Ups (1 minute):
a. Palms should be flat on floor and shoulder-width apart
b. Keep back straight
6. Knee Raises (1 minute)
7. Walking Lunges (1 minute):
a. Keep body upright, don’t lean forward
b. Back knee should be close to the ground
