I’m really not someone who’s big on new fitness toys and gadgets. I mean, I’m the guy who thinks a gym bag filled with gravel is the ultimate fitness device.
But the Gymboss timer is really one of those things that can make a huge contribution to the quality of your workouts and results.
Here is a list of some of the ways I’ve been using mine to achieve a whole new level of fitness:
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As you know, I’m the kind of guy who is a minimalist when it comes to fitness equipment. It’s very rare for me to consider any piece of equipment to be of any real value and even rarer still for me to talk about it.
These exercises have simply exploded my strength, power, stamina and endurance on everything from running to cycling. Now with a little twist I’m getting ready to kill it on the slopes!
A while ago I had a conversation with a fellow trainer and we were comparing the total time we spend each week in the gym. After some consideration he said he spent about 6-7 hours a week working out.
I on the other hand spend about 2-3 hours. (more…)
One of the worst things I ever did was getting stuck with a certain rep range. It’s a myth that only certain attributes of fitness happen with certain rep ranges. You don’t just build strength with low reps and you don’t just build endurance with lighter weights. You always build strength, power, size, endurance and all characteristics of strength through all ranges of reps and weight. It’s just that some weight and rep ranges tend to have a focus on one attribute over the others, but it’s never an exclusive deal.
Back in the day i used 8-10 reps for every workout. Oh how I have missed out! Take the following workout plan for example:
One of my favorite tactics is to do sets for 5 reps. That’s it just 5.
If you think about it, and if you’ve ever done it, 5 reps is one of those “just right” numbers. It’s not so many reps that it takes a lot of endurance and mental will. It’s also not so low that you’re using enough weight to destroy your joints.
I recommend using a 7 rep max weight (give or take a few pounds) and super set 2-3 exercises in a super set circuit fashion.
For sets, I like to use between 5-7 sets (5 reps goes by pretty quick) but you can be the judge based on your own energy and experience levels.
A workout like this is great fun. It doesn’t drive you into the ground, nor will it be easy and boring. It’s just right to leave you feeling strong, powerful and full of energy afterward.
Sounds like a great workout to me 
Be fit and live free,
Matt Schifferle