If unsure how to perform an exercise, you can find it on the MidwestFit YouTube Channel, or search for the exercise via a search engine. MidwestFit YouTube

Potential PT #1 – Dumbbell and Body Weight Endurance

Circuit: 3-4 Rounds – Little to no rest between exercises and rounds.

1. Medicine Ball Side to Side Push Ups – 26
2. Jump Squats – 20
3. Plank – 2 minutes
4. Burpees – 20
5. Bent Over Row – 15, after 15 go directly into bicep curls with same weight and perform as many reps as possible
6. Hamstring Curls on Ball – 40
7. Flutter Kicks – 45 seconds
8. Mountain Climbers – 45 seconds
9. Shoulder Up and Outs – 15
10. Thrusters – 15
11. Crunches with legs in air – 1 minute
12. Overhand Grip Pull Ups – 8

Potential PT #2 – Barbell and Body Weight Endurance

Complete all exercises in order in as few sets as possible. For exercises that require weight, use 60% of your 1 Rep Max.

1. Push Ups – 100 reps
2. Hang Clean – 60 reps
3. Plank – 4 Minutes
4. Push Press – 60 Reps
5. Flutter Kicks – 4 Minutes
6. Dips – 40
7. Pull Ups – 30
8. Goblet squat (hold dumbbell in front of you) – 100 Reps (suggested weight 30-60 pounds)
9. Straight Leg Deadlift – 50

- MidwestFit Team

Simple AND Effective Today.

Circuit: 4 Rounds with little to NO Rest between exercises.  Rest 2 Minutes between rounds.

1. Jumping Jacks – 1 Minute
2. Push Ups – 20
3. Walking Lunges – 15 (each leg)
4. Push Ups – 20
5. Squats – 40
6. Pull Ups – 8
7. Mountain Climbers -1 Minute
8. Handstand Push Ups – 8 (if you can pull them off)

Check out our MidwestFit YouTube Page for Videos!

- MidwestFit Team

We hope you got a chance to read our email about making 2013 YOUR year to lead to the healthiest and best year of your life yet, and MidwestFit can get you there. If interested in receiving exclusive information, you can sign up on the right side of our home page under Join the Revolution.

MidwestFit currently has 4 Premium Programs out and we just today released our brand new Premium TOTAL BODY FITNESS PROGRAM

One of the hardest things about reaching fitness goals is ONE – Defining Your Goals (what do you want to gain from your workouts) and TWO – Following an extremely effective and SAFE Program. We can help with all of that, check out the links above for Premium Programs so you can see if your goals match what we GUARANTEE you will derive from our Premium Programs.

Not sure where to start? Feel free to email us at info@midwestfit.com at anytime. We are open to FREE consultations and assisting in questions related to health/fitness/injury/rehab and we can point you in the right direction for where to begin. If new to fitness or had some time off, each program comes with built in Preparatory Training phases or you can check out our Personal Plan (in our opinion our best deal) where you tell us your fitness history, your goals, what you would like to work on, and we walk you through step by step on how to get there!

TOTAL BODY FITNESS

We hope you got a chance to read our email about making 2013 YOUR year to lead to the healthiest and best year of your life yet, and MidwestFit can get you there. If interested in receiving exclusive information, you can sign up on the right side of our home page under Join the Revolution.

MidwestFit currently has 4 Premium Programs out and we just today released our brand new Premium TOTAL BODY FITNESS PROGRAM

One of the hardest things about reaching fitness goals is ONE – Defining Your Goals (what do you want to gain from your workouts) and TWO – Following an extremely effective and SAFE Program. We can help with all of that, check out the links above for Premium Programs so you can see if your goals match what we GUARANTEE you will derive from our Premium Programs.

Not sure where to start? Feel free to email us at info@midwestfit.com at anytime. We are open to FREE consultations and assisting in questions related to health/fitness/injury/rehab and we can point you in the right direction for where to begin. If new to fitness or had some time off, each program comes with built in Preparatory Training phases or you can check out our Personal Plan (in our opinion our best deal) where you tell us your fitness history, your goals, what you would like to work on, and we walk you through step by step on how to get there!

TOTAL BODY FITNESS

We highly, highly suggest you check out our brand new Total Body Fitness Program and read the Program Goals so you know exactly what you will get out of our program. No guessing, no hoping. Guaranteed results from a scientifically designed program from our Co-Founder/Admin (ACSM Trained, 4-Year Bachelor Degree in Health and Fitness from Purdue University, and Corporate Health and Fitness Specialist), who used this specific program to get in the best shape of his life and to help his clients do the same!

Finish off the week with some fat burning, moderate intensity cardio. You should be burning 400-700 Calories on this one!

Warm Up – Flutter Kicks 1 Minute – Push Ups 20 – Body Weight Squats – 20

Run – 50 Minutes @ Moderate Pace

or

Bike – 70 Minutes @ Moderate Pace

Stretch

- MidwestFit Team

TOTAL BODY FITNESS

TOTAL BODY FITNESS

Warm Up – Flutter Kicks 1 Minute – Push Ups 20 – Body Weight Squats – 20

Mini Circuit 1: Chest/Back – 3 Rounds – Little to No Rest

1. Bosu Cross Over Push Ups – 20 Total
2. Inverted Row – Max Reps
3. Dumbbell Bench Press – 15 Reps
4. Barbell Bent Over Row – 15 Reps
5. Regular Pull Ups – 8 Reps

End Circuit – Run 800 Meters (1/2 mile)

Mini Circuit 2: Quads/Glutes/Hamstrings -3 Rounds – Little to No Rest

1. Back Squat – 15 Reps
2. Stiff Legged Deadlifts – 15 Reps
3. Hamstring Curls on Ball - 30 Reps
4. Walking Lunges (Holding extra weight) 30 (15 each leg)

End Circuit – Run 800 Meters (1/2 mile)

1. Dips – 15
2. Push Press – 15 Reps
3. Shoulder Up and Outs – 15

End Circuit – Run 800 Meters (1/2 mile)

Stretch

- MidwestFit Team

Rest!

Read why Rest and Recovery is important.

Are you ready to break through a fitness plateau, or are you ready to step your fitness program up to a new level?

Check out our BRAND NEW TOTAL BODY FITNESS

The brand new MidwestFit TOTAL BODY FITNESS encompasses different training styles to get you STRONGER and more TONED than you’ve ever been. The Total Body Fitness Premium Program is a culmination of training styles that effectively mixes strength training, endurance training, abs/core training, HIIT cardio training, and distance cardio training to turn you into a fitness freak!

Program Goals: For individuals looking to get in top notch shape focusing on a hybrid of 3 major aspects of training designed properly and safely. Muscular Endurance, Cardiorespiratory Training (Endurance and High Intensity), Muscular Strength.

• Develop Muscular Strength and Endurance, Burn Fat, Lose Unnecessary Weight
• Increase Muscular Endurance to Develop Toned, Lean Muscle and to Push Harder and Longer on Workouts
• Increase Cardiorespiratory Performance to Burn Calories to Lose Unwanted Weight and Lower Body Fat Percentage
• Increase Overall Muscular Strength to Increase Muscular Force
• Increase Core Strength and Core Endurance
• Increase Overall Cardiac Output for Improvement in ALL Styles of Cardio (Distance and Speed), Which Will Translate to Increased Performance in Circuit Style Weight Training
• Increase Joint Strength and Stability in all major joint complexes to focus on Injury Prevention
• Minor Barbell Complex Training to improve form and technique on multi-planar lifts to target multiple muscle groups to work together to mimic real life/sport related movements and to upkeep muscular endurance.

This 8 Week Program comes with a ton of information related to Injury Prevention, a Full Program Glossary, and Exercise Pics and Descriptions that easily show how to perform each exercise in the program. It also comes with a built in Preparatory Training Program to introduce beginners to new exercises and routines, and to also assist you if you have taken some time off from exercising to safely and effectively transition you to be ready for the full, intense, 8 week program.

- MidwestFit Team

Warm Up – 5 Minute Walk/Jog, 1 Minute Jumping Jacks

Circuit: 3 Rounds – Little to NO Rest!

1. Burpees – 10
2. Run 400 Meters (Fast!) (1/4 Mile)
3. Kettle Bell Swings – 20 (heavy weight)
4. Plank – 1 Minute
5. Flutter Kicks – 1 Minute
6. Run 400 Meters (Fast!)
7. Mountain Climbers – 1 Minute

This should take around 26-36 Minutes – Fly through it!

Check out our MidwestFit YouTube Page for Videos!

- MidwestFit Team

TOTAL BODY FITNESS

Complex Training

Warm Up – 8-Count Body Builders (15), Jump Squats (10), Regular Pull Ups (10)

Complex Training is meant to use preferably a barbell (can use dumbbells if no access to a barbell) where you use the same amount of weight for each exercise. You perform it similar to circuit training where you go through each exercise one time (with the determined amount of reps) with no rests between exercises. Rest 1-2 minuets between sets. Use very low weight if you need to warm up and practice form first.

Complete all 3 complexes.

Complex 1: 6 Reps per Exercise – Perform 4 Sets – Increase weight used each round if possible
If new to this style of training, for the first set use a 45 pound bar with no extra weight on the side, then try to increase 10-20 pounds total each round if capable. These exercises are to be completed back to back with no rest during the round.

COMPLEX: 6 Reps – 4 Sets

1. Upright Row
2. Hang Snatch (Form is very important. Keep the bar close to your body as your bring it up, and stick your head through the lift)
3. Full Back Squat into Overhead Press
4. Hang Snatch
5. Bent Over Rows

Complex 2: 6 Reps per Exercise – Perform 4 Sets – Increase weight used each round if possible

1. Front Barbell Squats
2. Straight Leg Deadlift
3. Back Squat
4. Calf Raises
5. Front Barbell Squats

Complex 3: 6 Reps per Exercise – Perform 4 Sets – Increase weight used each round if possible

1. Deadlift
2. Bent Over Rows
3. Hang Power Clean
4. Front Barbell Squats
5. Push Press
6. Back Squat

- Have Fun!

Total Body Fitness Test

Use this PT today to help you see what areas of total body fitness you need to work on!

Complete this workout as quickly as possible.

Stretch

1. Regular Push Ups – 50
2. Diamond Push Ups on Bosu – 25
3. Bicep Blasters – 2 times for 1 minute a piece
4. Push Press – 3 sets of 12 reps
5. Kettle Bell Swings Read Description on Video (Can be done with dumbbells) – 1 minute and 30 seconds
6. Full Sit Ups – 40
7. Mountain Climbers – 1 minute and 30 seconds
8. Reverse Crunches – 20
9. Jump Squats – 3 sets of 12 reps
10. Hamstring Curls with Ball – 2 sets of 15
11. Clock Hops – 1 minute
12. Regular Pull Ups – 10,5,10,5,10,5,10
13. Leg Levers – 1 Minute
14. Flutter Kicks – 1 Minute
15. Plank – 1 Minute

Stretch

- MidwestFit Team

We hope you got a chance to read our email about making 2013 YOUR year to lead to the healthiest and best year of your life yet, and MidwestFit can get you there. If interested in receiving exclusive information, you can sign up on the right side of our home page under Join the Revolution.

MidwestFit currently has 4 Premium Programs out and we just today released our brand new Premium TOTAL BODY FITNESS PROGRAM

One of the hardest things about reaching fitness goals is ONE – Defining Your Goals (what do you want to gain from your workouts) and TWO – Following an extremely effective and SAFE Program. We can help with all of that, check out the links above for Premium Programs so you can see if your goals match what we GUARANTEE you will derive from our Premium Programs.

Not sure where to start? Feel free to email us at info@midwestfit.com at anytime. We are open to FREE consultations and assisting in questions related to health/fitness/injury/rehab and we can point you in the right direction for where to begin. If new to fitness or had some time off, each program comes with built in Preparatory Training phases or you can check out our Personal Plan (in our opinion our best deal) where you tell us your fitness history, your goals, what you would like to work on, and we walk you through step by step on how to get there!

TOTAL BODY FITNESS

Rest!

Read why Rest and Recovery is important.

Are you ready to break through a fitness plateau, or are you ready to step your fitness program up to a new level?

Check out our BRAND NEW TOTAL BODY FITNESS

The brand new MidwestFit TOTAL BODY FITNESS encompasses different training styles to get you STRONGER and more TONED than you’ve ever been.  The Total Body Fitness Premium Program is a culmination of training styles that effectively mixes strength training, endurance training, abs/core training, HIIT cardio training, and distance cardio training to turn you into a fitness freak!

Program Goals:  For individuals looking to get in top notch shape focusing on a hybrid of 3 major aspects of training designed properly and safely.  Muscular Endurance, Cardiorespiratory Training (Endurance and High Intensity), Muscular Strength.

• Develop Muscular Strength and Endurance, Burn Fat, Lose Unnecessary Weight
• Increase Muscular Endurance to Develop Toned, Lean Muscle and to Push Harder and Longer on Workouts
• Increase Cardiorespiratory Performance to Burn Calories to Lose Unwanted Weight and Lower Body Fat Percentage
• Increase Overall Muscular Strength to Increase Muscular Force
• Increase Core Strength and Core Endurance
• Increase Overall Cardiac Output for Improvement in ALL Styles of Cardio (Distance and Speed), Which Will Translate to Increased Performance in Circuit Style Weight Training
• Increase Joint Strength and Stability in all major joint complexes to focus on Injury Prevention
• Minor Barbell Complex Training to improve form and technique on multi-planar lifts to target multiple muscle groups to work together to mimic real life/sport related movements and to upkeep  muscular endurance.

This 8 Week Program comes with a ton of information related to Injury Prevention, a Full Program Glossary, and Exercise Pics and Descriptions that easily show how to perform each exercise in the program.  It also comes with a built in Preparatory Training Program to introduce beginners to new exercises and routines, and to also assist you if you have taken some time off from exercising to safely and effectively transition you to be ready for the full, intense, 8 week program.

- MidwestFit Team

Warm Up – 5 Minute Walk/Jog, 1 Minute Jumping Jacks

Circuit: 3 Rounds – Little to NO Rest!

1. Burpees – 10
2. Run 400 Meters (Fast!)
3. Kettle Bell Swings – 20 (heavy weight)
4. Plank – 1 Minute
5. Flutter Kicks – 1 Minute
6. Run 400 Meters (Fast!)
7. Mountain Climbers – 1 Minute

This should take around 26-36 Minutes – Fly through it!

Check out our MidwestFit YouTube Page for Videos!

- MidwestFit Team

We hope you got a chance to read our email about making 2013 YOUR year to lead to the healthiest and best year of your life yet, and MidwestFit can get you there. If interested in receiving exclusive information, you can sign up on the right side of our home page under Join the Revolution.

MidwestFit currently has 4 Premium Programs out and we just today released our brand new Premium TOTAL BODY FITNESS PROGRAM

One of the hardest things about reaching fitness goals is ONE – Defining Your Goals (what do you want to gain from your workouts) and TWO – Following an extremely effective and SAFE Program. We can help with all of that, check out the links above for Premium Programs so you can see if your goals match what we GUARANTEE you will derive from our Premium Programs.

Not sure where to start? Feel free to email us at info@midwestfit.com at anytime. We are open to FREE consultations and assisting in questions related to health/fitness/injury/rehab and we can point you in the right direction for where to begin. If new to fitness or had some time off, each program comes with built in Preparatory Training phases or you can check out our Personal Plan (in our opinion our best deal) where you tell us your fitness history, your goals, what you would like to work on, and we walk you through step by step on how to get there!

TOTAL BODY FITNESS

We hope you got a chance to read our email about making 2013 YOUR year to lead to the healthiest and best year of your life yet, and MidwestFit can get you there. If interested in receiving exclusive information, you can sign up on the right side of our home page under Join the Revolution.

MidwestFit currently has 4 Premium Programs out and we just today released our brand new Premium TOTAL BODY FITNESS PROGRAM

One of the hardest things about reaching fitness goals is ONE – Defining Your Goals (what do you want to gain from your workouts) and TWO – Following an extremely effective and SAFE Program.  We can help with all of that, check out the links above for Premium Programs so you can see if your goals match what we GUARANTEE you will derive from our Premium Programs.

Not sure where to start? Feel free to email us at info@midwestfit.com at anytime.  We are open to FREE consultations and assisting in questions related to health/fitness/injury/rehab and we can point you in the right direction for where to begin.  If new to fitness or had some time off, each program comes with built in Preparatory Training phases or you can check out our Personal Plan (in our opinion our best deal) where you tell us your fitness history, your goals, what you would like to work on, and we walk you through step by step on how to get there!

TOTAL BODY FITNESS

Warm Up – Flutter Kicks 1 Minute – Push Ups 20 – Body Weight Squats – 20

Mini Circuit 1: Chest/Back – 3 Rounds – Little to No Rest

1. Bosu Cross Over Push Ups – 20 Total
2. Inverted Row – Max Reps
3. Dumbbell Bench Press – 15 Reps
4. Barbell Bent Over Row – 15 Reps
5. Regular Pull Ups – 8 Reps

End Circuit – Run 800 Meters (1/2 mile)

Mini Circuit 2: Quads/Glutes/Hamstrings -3 Rounds – Little to No Rest

1. Back Squat – 15 Reps
2. Stiff Legged Deadlifts – 15 Reps
3. Hamstring Curls on Ball - 30 Reps
4. Walking Lunges (Holding extra weight) 30 (15 each leg)

End Circuit – Run 800 Meters (1/2 mile)

Mini Circuit 3: Shoulders/Triceps – 3 Rounds – Little to No Rest

1. Dips – 15
2. Push Press – 15 Reps
3. Shoulder Up and Outs – 15

End Circuit – Run 800 Meters (1/2 mile)

Stretch

We highly, highly suggest you check out our brand new Total Body Fitness Program and read the Program Goals so you know exactly what you will get out of our program.  No guessing, no hoping.  Guaranteed results from a scientifically designed program from our Co-Founder/Admin (ACSM Trained, 4-Year Bachelor Degree in Health and Fitness from Purdue University, and Corporate Health and Fitness Specialist), who used this specific program to get in the best shape of his life and to help his clients do the same!

- MidwestFit Team

Set Your Goals NOW to Make YOUR 2013 the Healthiest and Best Year Yet

MidwestFit Admins have the training, the tools, the expertise, and the passion to make sure you reach your Health, Fitness, and Wellness goals for the New Year.  We consistently have positive feedback from our community related to our availability, our free content, our Premium Content, our expertise and delivery of information, and our passion to help YOU get to the level you want to be at.  So let MidwestFit help you in 2013!

Some of the hardest barriers to overcome when reaching Health and Fitness goals are:

ONE – Defining Your Goals (what do you want to gain from your workouts) by following a tried and tested working formula known as S.M.A.R.T. Goals.  Meaning your goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Specific.

TWO – Following an extremely Effective and SAFE Program.

THREE – Having consistent and FREE access to trained individuals who can answer any and all questions related to your current program.

We at MidwestFit can help you with all of that!

ONE – If you struggle with S.M.A.R.T. Goal setting; we can help you assess where you are, what are realistic goals, time frames to reach them, and how to get there step by step.

TWO – We currently have great Premium Programs (Check out the user feedback on our Strength Program) and will continue to develop and release more Premium Programs through 2013.

THREE – We are also always free and available via email at info@midwestfit.com for any and all questions related to health/fitness/injury/rehab.  We will get you the correct information needed to help you.

So let’s make this year YOUR year to get after it and reach above and beyond what you wish to accomplish!  Confidence, Motivation, and a solid Hard Work Ethic go a long way.  This can translate from an effective workout program to all other aspects of your life.

Check out the links above for Premium Programs so you can see if your goals match what we GUARANTEE you will derive from our Premium Programs.

Our Co-Founder/ Lead Health and Fitness Admin is ACSM Trained, has a 4-Year Bachelor Degree in Health and Fitness from Purdue University, and is a Corporate Health and Fitness Specialist who has used these specific programs to get in the best shape of his life and to help his clients do the same!

Not sure where to start? Feel free to email us at info@midwestfit.com at anytime.  We are open to FREE consultations and assisting in questions related to health/fitness/injury/rehab and we can point you in the right direction for where to begin.  If new to fitness or had some time off, each program comes with built in Preparatory Training phases or you can check out our Personal Plan (in our opinion our best deal) where you tell us your fitness history, your goals, what you would like to work on, and we walk you through step by step on how to get there!

Potential PT #1 – Run

Your running pace should be constant and difficult to maintain. It should not be impossible to reach the 20 minutes, but the point is to push yourself to run harder and faster than you normally would on a distance run. This is a great tool for increasing speed on future distance runs, boosting metabolism, burning calories, and working on lower body strength/endurance all in a short workout.

Stretch/Warm Up

Tempo Run – 20 Minutes or 2.75 miles

Stretch

Potential PT #2 – Bike Tempo

Stretch/Warm Up

Bike 30 Minutes with Medium Resitance

OR

Bike Sprint Training for 20-30 Minutes

Stretch

Abs/Core: Circuit: 2 Rounds

1. Flutter Kicks – 1 Minute
2. Bosu with Twist – 1 Minute
3. Side Plank w/ Hip Raises – 30 seconds each side
4. Plank – 1 Minute
5. Stability Ball Toe Touches – 1 Minute
6. Flutter Kicks – 1 Minute
7. MB Twists – 1 Minute

- MidwestFit Team

Better get after it today in case you can’t tomorrow!

Interested in what you can gain from REAL Strength Training?

Warm up – 5 Minute Jog or Bike, 10 Push Ups,10 Squats

1. Staggered Push Ups w/ Hip Extensions – 20 total (1o extensions each leg)
2. Lunge w/ Curls and Press – 40 total (20 each leg)
3. Spider Push Ups – 20 Total (10 each leg)
4. Hamstring Curls on Ball - 20 with Both Legs, 10 on each leg, 20 on both legs
5. Plank – 1 Minute and 30 Seconds
6. Side Plank Shoulder Raise – 15 each side
7. Jump Squats – 50
8. Regular Push Ups – 30
9. Side Plank Shoulder Raise – 30 seconds each side
10. Bicep Curls – 7′s – Read Description on Video
11. Bent Over Rows – 2 sets of 20
12. Medicine Ball Get Ups – 1 Minute
13. Roll Ups – 1 Minute
14. Medicine Ball Twists – 1 Minute

Stretch

- MidwestFit Team

Warm Up – Flutter Kicks 1 Minute – Push Ups 20 – Body Weight Squats – 20

Mini Circuit 1: Chest/Back – 3 Rounds – Little to No Rest

1. Bosu Cross Over Push Ups – 20 Total
2. Inverted Row – Max Reps
3. Dumbbell Bench Press – 15 Reps
4. Barbell Bent Over Row – 15 Reps
5. Regular Pull Ups – 8 Reps

End Circuit – Run 800 Meters (1/2 mile)

Mini Circuit 2: Quads/Glutes/Hamstrings -3 Rounds – Little to No Rest

1. Back Squat – 15 Reps
2. Stiff Legged Deadlifts – 15 Reps
3. Hamstring Curls on Ball - 30 Reps
4. Walking Lunges (Holding extra weight) 30 (15 each leg)

End Circuit – Run 800 Meters (1/2 mile)

1. Dips – 15
2. Push Press – 15 Reps
3. Shoulder Up and Outs – 15

End Circuit – Run 800 Meters (1/2 mile)

Stretch

- MidwestFit Team

Circuit 2-3 times (depending upon free time): Little to NO Rest!

1. Staggered Push Ups w/ Hip Extensions - 20 total (1o extensions each leg)
2. Lunge w/ Curls and Press - 20 total (10 each leg)
3. Spider Push Ups - 20 Total (10 each leg)
4. Hamstring Curls on Ball - 20 with Both Legs, 10 on each leg, 20 on both legs
5. Plank – 1 Minute and 30 Seconds
6. Side Plank Shoulder Raise - 15 each side
7. Jump Squats - 20
8. Regular Push Ups – 30
9. Side Plank Shoulder Raise - 30 seconds each side
10. Bicep Curls – 7′s - Read Description on Video
11. Bent Over Rows - 2 sets of 20
12. Medicine Ball Get Ups – 1 Minute
13. Roll Ups – 1 Minute
14. Medicine Ball Twists - 1 Minute