Force Factor

Workouts on the Sand
If you’re like us, then you know a beach vacation is no time to slack off on workouts. If you want to show off your ripped abs later for the crowds, fit in an early morning workout on the beach to get them in their best shape. Take 2 Ramp Up, grab a towel, rub on the sweat-proof sunscreen, and hit the sand for your push-ups, crunches, planks, and lunges in the morning.
Running in the sand provides an extra cardio challenge. Sand gives extra resistance and provides an extra workout for your feet, shins, and calves over running on asphalt. Bonus: beach walking is great for building up your balance and ankle stability, and stronger ankles mean you’ll be less likely to injure them later.

Dive In
Especially if your gym doesn’t have a pool, warmer temps provide the perfect reason to mix in some swimming into your routine. Swimming is an awesome cardio workout and especially great for those who are looking to burn calories fast. Just 30 minutes of swimming can toast about 220 calories for the 150 lb guy. It’s also a great choice if you’re trying to stay away from high-impact exercises like running (due to injury, etc). For ultimate muscle building benefits, follow up your swim with a restoring whey protein shake.
Swimming involves all of your major muscle groups from your shoulders down through your glutes for total body toning. Water provides 12 times the resistance of air, forcing all of your muscles to work in every direction. A total body workout that acts as cardio and strength training? Time to hit the pool!

Ditch the Car
Can you bike there? Then leave the keys at home! With the price of gas where it’s at right now, this one is a good idea for so many reasons: good for your wallet, good for the environment, great for your cardio. Take your Force Factor to boost your endurance and then take the longer route with the extra hills. Stronger, toned legs are coming soon.

Row Your Boat
It’s like the stationary machine at the gym… but way more fun. Jump into the canoe/ kayak to build and tone muscles all over your body. Paddling on a lake, you can expect to do around 500 strokes per mile (1500 per hour at 3mph). 1500 reps – just think about the toning benefits for your back, arms, and legs! Don’t forget to take glutamine pre- and post-workout to maximize muscle building and minimize soreness tomorrow.

Make it Social
OK, it’s not a swap for regular weight training in the gym, but assembling the crew for a pick-up game of anything from ultimate frisbee to volleyball to basketball is a great alternative to getting together to sit in front of the TV. Spring weekends when it’s not raining? Meet us at the park. Don’t forget to drink your Body Rush before – you can bet we did.