So, what is a lap builder? Ya know, until about 5 minutes ago...I didn't even know! Ha
A lap builder is a pre-determined lap distance of your choice, where you run a lap then do an exercise for a short burst of time. Then, repeat. The building part comes in when you can add laps and exercises to your workout. The goal for this type of workout is the increase your stamina. I noticed that I ran out of energy during my run of my last Triathlon. I realized that I needed some stamina training to increase my endurance for my run. So, I thought this up!
Day 1: Goal 5 laps with exercises between
Actual: 3 laps!
My laps are
Lap 1: 3:32 (0.41 of a mile)
Exercise 1: 0:49 (10 push-ups)
Lap 2: 3:53 (0.41 of a mile)
Exercise 2: 1:18 (10 burpees)
Lap 3: 4:47 (0.41 of a mile)
Then...I got really hot and went inside! So here is what I did inside:
Exercise 4: 0:52 (10 dumbell swing/squats with 15lbs)
Exercise 5: 0:35 (10 each side opp arm to opp knee then extend with 5lb weight)
Exercise 5: 0:57 (10 each middle, rt side, left side ab crunches)
Exercise 6: 0:36 (10 each side opp arm to opp knee then extend with 5lb weight)
Exercise 7: 0:45 (10 dumbell swing/squats with 15lbs
Lap 4: 4:51 (0.5 of a mile on the track to cool down)
You can check out my map and numbers here!
My total time for this was 23:02. Not too bad for 1.73 miles and 120 reps! I liked this workout and hope to do more laps next time! This is a great way to help increase your stamina!
Here's to the next workout! Until then :)
April
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