Get Moving to Take on This Challenging Upper Body Interval Workout
While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has halted the cadence of everyday life for just about everyone, the world is now beginning to adjust. We're all handling the challenges of social distancing and self-isolation differently—but that doesn't mean that we have to go it completely alone in every sense.
At Men's Health, we're using this period as an opportunity to build up our community and share as much useful, positive information as possible. For everyone stuck missing their typical workout routines with gyms and fitness centers closed down, we've done our best to provide as many at-home workout options as possible. But that's just the start. We're also hosting live workout sessions on Instagram with some of our favorite trainers to fill the fitness class-shaped void in your daily routine.
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David Freeman, national program manager of Life Time's Alpha program, hosted the latest session from his home. The strength interval workout, which requires your to have a pair of kettlebells (or another similar load you can hold in the same way) and timer, will challenge you to use your muscles and work as hard as possible in short bursts of effort.
Today's session is all about the upper body. You'll work your chest, shoulders, and arms with the quick-hitting series of presses and pushes. Make sure you're dialed in throughout the workout—the entire routine takes under 12 minutes to complete.
Freeman makes a point to provide a 'life habit' for every single workout session to encourage everyone to think beyond their sweat. The theme of this workout is M.O.V.E., an acronym for Movement, Observe, Validate, Educate. "You're put here to move," says Freeman. So what movements are you doing lately, and how does it relate to your health and fitness?"
David Freeman's M.O.V.E. Workout
Dynamic Warmup
Perform 3 rounds
Cross Jumping Jacks
Arm Circles
Wrist Prep
The Workout
Perform each movement with 30 seconds work, 30 seconds rest
Half-kneeling Kettlebell Shoulder Press (right)
Kneeling Kettlebell Front Raise
Half-kneeling Kettlebell Shoulder Press (left)
Close-grip Pushup
Cooldown
Controlled breathing
Stay up to date with our workouts every single weekday at 12 p.m. ET. Want to keep up with the sessions you've missed? Check out the whole collection here.
Want some more workouts from Freeman? Check him out on Instagram and on All Out Studio.
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