Given the intense looks of fury and bulging muscles on all the faces in the above image, my answer should obviously be a resounding "No!" That, however, did not stop me from attempting the Men's/Women's Health Spartacus Workout several weeks ago. I stumbled across the Spartacus Workout on a fitness app when I was searching for a way to spice up my stale strength training routines and decided that (a) I was already in decent shape so this workout couldn't possibly be too challenging and (b) Eh, what's in a name? Spartacus shmartacus - I mean, he died, right?
Right. That should have been a hint. At the end of my first set (a circuit of 10 exercises), I was pouring down sweat and wondering how on earth I was going to get through two more sets. The Spartacus Workout is an intense strength/cardio circuit that works a variety of different muscle groups, while continuously working your core. I was painfully sore for 3 days. Bring on the humility!! I am NOT Spartacus - not yet...
The Spartacus Workout inspired me to shake up my workouts. I incorporated it into my training regime with several other strength routines that mimic the Spartacus Workout (but target different muscle groups) as well as boxing, kickboxing and running.
Think you're tough? I challenge you to give it a try (view the workout)! As Batiatus (Spartacus, 1960) said "Good luck, and may fortune smile upon…most of you."
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