WORKOUTS FOR SUMMER Four training styles for your fitness goals Sarah Roberts • Staff Reporter
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ith summer just around the corner, students are faced with the attraction of getting a
“summer body” or “glow-up.” Typically the first instinct is to start working out. Whether you are looking to improve
your athletic performance or just feel better about yourself, here are some workout plans to help you determine what
you want to improve in time for summer.
agility. Speed training normally includes short sprints with short rest times in between. It is not recommended to try this workout every day due to the
possibility of overworking your legs, according to Jen Reviews. You can begin this training plan with basic sprints, uphill sprints on ramps and ladder drills.
injuries and gives you a goodlooking torso, according to Very Well Fit, another online fitness publication. Like the other workouts, it is not recommended daily unless you
are working out your upper abs one day and your lower abs the next. A simple core training workout can include crunches, planks and push-ups.
every day, but it is advised not to overstretch your muscles to avoid the risk of tearing, according to Jen Reviews. Backbends will stretch your stomach and build flexibility in
your back, and holding your leg as high as possible in front of you can improve your hip flexors and hamstrings.
requiring you to work against gravity or that uses stretch bands or large elastic bands can be classified as resistance training, according to Jen Reviews, an online fitness magazine. This training can be done every day; however, it
is not advised to exercise the same muscle group, such as calves and biceps, two days in a row. For a resistance workout at home, start off by doing push-ups. Then, add a stretch band with lunges and squats before adding more exercises.
Speed Training If you want to improve the rate of your athletic performances, speed training is a workout plan to consider. These workouts improve stamina and
Core Training Otherwise known as abdominal exercise, this training is centered around building a strong core and ab muscles. A well-performed core training workout helps prevent
Flexibility Training This workout plan is ideal for almost every sport to prevent injuries and improve athletic performance by stretching the limbs farther than normal. You can work on flexibility
Resistance Training In resistance workouts, you use dumbbells or stretch bands to push against the muscles, pressing them to work against the force of gravity. This training strengthens your muscles and lengthens your endurance. Any workout
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