For those who have seen the frenetic, testosterone-charged TV show, "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," I'm sure you have wondered how the actors got in shape for their roles. While there are many YouTube videos describing the "Gladiator Boot Camp" and their diet, I found this video by Scott Herman to be very accessible to the layman in the practical sense in that you can follow step-by-step the fitness routine provided. Most of the other videos are more for trivia, while this gives the guts and bones of the actual routine for you to work on personally. All you need to do this workout are some dumbbells and free time.
The exercises done are deceptively simple and facile; they are much more difficult when executed in the circuit training. However, as with all exercise routines, consistency is key and with frequency of practice I'm sure this workout will pay off dividends. I may try out this routine myself next week when I get over this persistent sinus infection.
This is another (shorter) video of the 'Spartacus workout':
(It has annoying music playing in the background though; I'm posting it because it shows all the exercises quickly in succession so you can get a feel for the whole routine without watching the longer Herman video.)
