4th set

Anyone else getting tired of the same old exercise routine? 3 sets of 12-15 reps for the same old exercises 1 minute cardio in between...blah blah blah. Me too. On a whim I decided to change things up. So I cut down the number of exercises from 6 (for legs) to only 3. I changed the repetitions from 15-20 to about 10-12 and added significant weight. And I decided to do 3 minutes of cardio at the end of each set instead of 1 minute between each exercise. That's a lot of numbers. What does it add up to? Soreness! Pretty simple tweaks, less to think about and less total time and you've got yourself a great new workout. Here is what one of my Leg days looks like:

• Smith Machine Quarter Squat 12 reps with 85 pounds
• Single Leg Curl with Stability Ball 10 reps each leg
• Single Leg Smith Machine Squat 10 reps each leg with 65 pounds
• 3 minute elliptical on Level 10

Repeat 3 more times for a total of 4 sets

• Hanging Crunch 15 reps
• Weighted Back Extension 30 reps with 25 pound dumbbell
• Incline Reverse Curl 25 reps
• Weighted Standing Side Bends 15 reps with 20 pound dumbbell
• Plank 2 minutes

Repeat AB section once more for a total of 2 sets

I like to supplement this with another leg workout that same week of only body weight exercises and one arm and ab circuit boot camp style.