Valentine’s Day Couple's Workout

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Valentine’s Day Couple's Workout

Details: Published on Saturday, 15 February 2014 19:52; Written by Lisa Lorraine Taylor, B.S. Holistic Nutrition, CPFT ACE, AFAA, FITOUR

Valentine’s Day Couple's Workout

Happy F Valentines's Day ebruary RxGirls!

As you're all aware (or may choose to ignore), February hosts the all-important holiday of Valentine’s Day. Now for the average couple it's all about dinner, a card, flowers and candy (not necessarily all 4!), but that's for the average couple... not you! Oh no, you'll be hitting the gym just as hard as you always do, especially if your Friday is Leg Day! Whether or not you’re in a relationship or single, the following is a fun couple’s workout (you can also get your girls to join you and make it a party)!

The rules of the Valentine’s Day Couple's Workout:

Always start with a 5-7 minute warm-up, followed by stretches that mimic the actual movement.

Always have your gallon (come on... you know you have one) container close at hand.

Go at your own pace. This isn't a race to the finish; it's a fun couple’s workout to do with those that you love.

Okay... Let's Do This!

Workouts for Couples

1. Cardio Alternates: Partner A will begin with 30 seconds of jumping jacks as Partner B starts 30 seconds of plank jacks. Every 30 seconds thereafter, switch exercises, so that one partner is always doing jumping jacks and the other plank jacks. Repeat until 3 minutes is up.

2. Jump Around: Partner A starts off with 30 seconds of jump squats while Partner B goes into burpees. Every 30 seconds, each partner switches exercises until 3 minutes are up (4 rounds).

Jumping Jacks Jump Squats

3.High-Five Push-Ups: Both partners will now come down to the push-up position (full body or modified), facing each other, arms length apart. Both partners complete a push-up simultaneously, then reach their right hands out to “high five” across the space between them. Partners return to the push-up, then reach their left hands out to “high five” again. Repeat, alternating sides for 20 push-ups total each side.

4. Ball Reverse Lunge Toss: Partners will stand about 10 feet apart, facing each other, with a medicine ball in Partner A’s hands. Partner A will gently toss the ball to Partner B, who will catch it as they drop deeply into a squat. On the way back up to standing, Partner B will use the explosive power to jump up and toss the ball back to Partner A, who will catch the ball and squat deeply. Continue the toss and squat pattern until both partners have caught the ball 20 times.

High 5 Push-ups Lunge Ball Toss 2

5. Forward Lunge Ball Toss: Before you begin make sure that your partner is comfortable with a medicine ball, and who can catch the ball comfortably (start with lighter weight). Starting Position: Stand on the floor in a ready position with your feet hip-width apart. Hold a medicine ball with both hands right in front of your chest. Contract and brace the abdominals. Keep your hips pressed forward by contracting your glutes.

Your head should be level and your eyes should be looking directly at the target (i.e. your partner). The person throwing the ball steps forward with the right foot into a forward lunge. As the right foot hits the ground bend the left knee to allow the right hip to sink as you push the medicine ball away from your chest throwing it directly to your target.

Partner B catching the ball should catch it in a standing position with the arms outstretched straight out in front of the body, bringing it toward the chest. Once the catching partner receives the medicine ball, he or she should then step forward with the left leg into a forward lunge and throw the ball back to the partner A. Perform as many as possible for 2 minutes before alternating and conducting the same number of lunge and throws stepping forward/lunging with the other leg.

Lunge Ball Toss 1 Lunge Ball Toss 3

6. Ball Twist and Pass: Partners will stand back to back, knees bent into a half squat, with Partner A holding a medicine ball at waist level. Partner A will twist to the left to pass the ball as Partner B twists to the right to receive the ball. Partner B will quickly twist to the left as Partner A twists to the right to take the ball back. Feet should stay planted as the waist does the work on the twist. Complete 10 passes in the same direction, then switch directions and do 10 more passes.

7. Shared Bicycles and Crunches: This is an easy one and a perfect way to end your workout! Partner A starts off with bicycles, while Partner B goes into Superman crunches 60 seconds each, switch for 60 seconds and repeat for a total of 4 rounds.

Standing Med Ball Twist Bicycle Crunches