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Olympic Legend Michael Klim Shares His Full-Body Backyard Workout

You too can build Olympic-sized muscle, with just one piece of equipment... - by Scott Henderson
  • 27 Aug 2018
Olympic Legend Michael Klim Shares His Full-Body Backyard Workout
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If you thought Olympic gold-medallist Michael Klim's best days were behind him, think again. At 41 years of age, Klim is seemingly fitter, stronger and more committed to his health than most, continuing to inspire and motivate Aussie well beyond his Olympic years.

Michael Klim, a household name thanks to his Olympic success in the pool, is now a serial entrepreneur, with a ballooning skincare empire, and swim school in Melbourne's Richmond.

 

Klim is currently residing in Bali with his 3 kids, regularly swimming, boxing and exploring the island with his family. And the Olympic legend hasn't let injury or a hectic schedule hold him back from training whilst on dad duty, regularly taking to his Balinese backyard to complete workouts and sharing them to Instagram.

"Restricted by injury can be tricky mentally but one of the things I learnt during my swimming days is to focus on what you 'can do' rather then what you 'can’t do'," said Klim in a recent post.

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Excited for another great week of experiential learning with Olympian, @michaelklim1 😀 . Be sure to checkout our stories this week to get a behind the scenes look. . 📷 @raskal . . . . #ChōsenExperiences #experientiallearning #fitnessjourney #meditationtime #wellnesstravel

And what he 'can do' is a helluva lot, even without the traditional amenities of a gym. The man is in peak physical condition, perfect for his additional role as an expert on 'lifestyle optimisation', working with active health retreat Chosen Experiences as a mindset and goal setting coach.

Just last week Klim took time out of his intense schedule to share a full body 'backyard blitz' workout with his followers.

"[The workout is] No childs play," said Klim in the post. "It’s amazing how much punishment one can inflict with a 22kg water gallon!"
Take Klim's lead, grab a bottle, and give his workout a try. The challenge has been set!

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No childs play! It's amazing how much punishment one can inflict with a 22kg water gallon! The backyard blitz consisted of; 50 burpees 100 squats 100 single arm bend over rows 100 single-arm water gallon swing 100 dead lifts 50 hollow-rock 100 bicep band curls #fitness #exercise #health #lifestyle #bali #sun

Klimmy's Backyard Blitz

*Grab a 22 litre water bottle and fill. If a water bottle isn't readily available, either use a 22kg weight or fill a backpack with sand/dirt. Get creative, you can make it work. 

50 x burpees 
100 x squats
100 x single arm bend over rows (50 each arm)
100 single-arm water gallon swing (50 each arm)
100 dead lifts 
50 hollow-rock
100 bicep band curls

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I'm so fortunate enough to have the skill to swim. In our everyday lives, we're constantly bombarded with sensory stimuli, whether from our devices, busy homes, offices, or hectic city streets. Our brains need downtime, but they rarely get enough of it. Being around water gives our brain and senses a rest from overstimulation. Though we may not be conscious of it, the water could be inducing a mildly meditative state of calm focus and gentle awareness. #water #meditation #mindfulness #health #lifestyle #KLIM #swimming #water 📸 @davidzammit #KLIM #skinfitness
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