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Tips From The Trainer /Cardio breaks

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 12, 2008

Ken Baker, head trainer at Tim Gardner's Body*Tech Fitness Emporium, says most of his clients want to squeeze every moment of exercise into their sessions. That's why Baker, 31, introduced "active rest" small cardio workouts to his traditional weight lifting sets.

The exercise takes place as a person in a gym transitions from one machine to another. But they can be used easily at home, for anyone wanting to burn extra calories as they tone, says Baker, a National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified trainer and competitive body builder.

"It breaks up the monotony of resting in between sets," he says. "And it fits the goals of a majority of Americans."

This move works on the entire body.

EXERCISE: SQUAT THRUST JUMP

Baker recommends repeating the motion for 20 seconds, resting for 20 to 30 seconds, and repeating the exercise. You can increase the duration as endurance increases.

Start in a squatting position, legs shoulder-width apart. Arms in a jumping stance.

Switch to a push-up position, place hands on the floor, kick legs out to push-up stance.

Return to squat position with a quick jump. Push legs so you jump as high as possible.

Baker recommends repeating the motion for 20 seconds, resting for 20 to 30 seconds, and repeating the exercise. You can increase the duration as endurance increases.

Need help learning the steps to this exercise? Follow along with a video of personal fitness trainer Ken Baker demonstrating this move at TBO.com, Keyword: Trainer.

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