Richard Gibney's 365 Days of Fitness: Day 349

Day 349 Today my friend and Co-worker Philip was shooting a series of exercise videos for the tip of the week he posts on his website ndugga.com . He needed some other trainers and participants to help demonstrate the exercises. Philip asked me to help out, which I was more than happy to do.

The filming of instructional exercise videos takes a lot more time than you would think. Very often, multiple takes are required. I felt sorry for Philip. I was only part of a couple exercise sequences, whereas he was involved in every single one. He was basically working out continuously from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm.

While I was waiting for my turn to be involved in a video, I put myself through a functional core circuit. I thought about just claiming the video filming as part of my workout but I didn't feel I did quite enough work overall to claim it as a workout.

Today's Workout:

Core Circuit: 4 sets / 60 seconds rest

• Barbell Overhead Squats x 8 reps (95lbs)
• Bubka Leg Raises x 8
• Downward Cable Chop x 8 per side (120lbs)

This core circuit fit in with the schedule quite well today. The filming was taking place in a group exercise studio. Just outside was a full weight room. I was able to sneak out into the gym and do my sets while I waiting for my time to film.

The exercises I did for the videos were quite challenging. Each exercise was filmed for 30 seconds. Some of the more difficult ones seemed like they were a lot longer. Below is a list of the series of exercises we did.

Philip's Video Exercises

Series 1

• Fit Ball Dumbbell Bicep Curl to Press x 30 seconds
• Fit Ball Dumbbell Chest Fly x 30 seconds
• Fit Ball Dumbbell Chest Press x 30 seconds
• Fit Ball Ab Twist x 30 seconds

Series 2

• Slider Push-ups x 30 seconds
• Slider Mountain Climber x 30 seconds
• Alternating Single Arm Slider Push-ups x 30 seconds
• Knee Grab (single leg, single leg, double leg) x 30 seconds

Philip's tips of the week will likely be ready sometime in the new year. I will make sure to post them here and on my facebook. To watch some of Philip's previous exercise videos, you can visit his website (ndugga.com).