Day 1: Total Body Circuit
Complete each exercise without stopping in between. Once finished, rest for 1 minute. Repeat 1-2x.Dynamic Warm Up
- Dumbbell Swing 15 reps
- Plank Rows 15 reps each side
- Lateral Step Out Squats 15 reps each side (if you feel up to it, do add the hop like in the video)
- Spiderman Plank Crunch 12 reps each side (modify as needed)
- Alternating Reverse Lunge 15 reps each side (start off without dumbbells until you feel strong and balanced)
- Arnold Press 15 reps
Day 2: 20 Minute High Intensity Cardio
Here. I know this might sound intimidating, but I want you to read through the workout description in the link. You get to decide how intense you want to go so be in tune with how your body is feeling. The benefits from doing high intensity cardio are that you burn more calories than steady-state cardio long after you are done and it contributes to muscle gains (which means a faster metabolism and a more fit you!). I would recommend trying this on the elliptical, but you can perform it on the bike or if you have access to a treadmill, it works well on that as well. And the 20 minutes really do fly by!
Day 3: Core Circuit
Complete each exercise without stopping. Rest for 1. Repeat entire sequence 1-2x.
- Cross Toe Touch 15 reps each side
- Superman 15 reps
- Sit Ups 15 reps
- Dumbbell Twist 15 reps each side
- Elbow Block and Roundhouse Kick 15 reps each side
