This program is designed for anyone wanting to make the transition from a sedentary lifestyle into one a little more active. This program consists of 3 workouts per week, plus 2 bonus cardio activities on the off days. All movements are simple and geared towards beginners, but will definitely make you sweat if you put in the work!
FeaturesCircuit
A
WARM UP 2-3 Rounds: 8 FIre Hydrants each leg 8 Donkey Kicks each leg 5 Windshield Wipers each side
Circuit
B
MAIN WORKOUT Set a timer for 10:00 and complete as many rounds as possible: 10 Box Squats (no weight, just squatting down to a low chair/couch) 10 Hip Thrusts 10 Reverse Crunches
Conditioning
C
Hip Mobility Cool Down 1
COOL DOWN 0:30 Knee Hug Stretch each side 0:30 Cross Body Hip Stretch each side 1:00 Hip Flexor Lunge Stretch each side 1:00 Frog Stretch
Conditioning
A
Nature Walk
Get outside and walk for 20 minutes! That's it! HELPFUL HINTS: Grab a dog and a good playlist/podcast to listen to and make it as enjoyable as possible
Circuit
A
WARM UP 2-3 Rounds: 8 Big Arm Circles each direction 8 Cross Body Arm Swings 5 Shoulder Taps each side
Circuit
B
MAIN WORKOUT 3-4 Rounds - 2:00 work followed by 1:00 rest: 10 Wall Push Ups 10 Scarecrows (no weight needed; just do the movement and really squeeze your shoulder blades at the top) March in place for the remaining time until the 2:00 round is up (make sure knees are getting all the way up to hip-height) HELPFUL HINTS: - The push ups and scarecrows should take you roughly 1:00, leaving you 1:00 for the marches - If the push ups and scarecrows are taking longer, cut back on the reps so that you have enough time to get the marches in
Conditioning
C
Shoulder/Wrist Mobility Cool Down 1
COOL DOWN 0:30 Wall Chest Stretch each side 0:30 Cross Body Arm Stretch each side 0:30 Quadruped Wrist Flexor Stretch 0:30 Quadruped Wrist Extensor Stretch 2:00 Prayer Stretch (Elbows Straight)
Conditioning
A
Nature Walk
Get outside and walk for 20 minutes! That's it! HELPFUL HINTS: Grab a dog and a good playlist/podcast to listen to and make it as enjoyable as possible
Circuit
A
WARM UP 2-3 Rounds: 8 Big Arm Circles each direction 8 Air Squats 5 Heel Glute Bridges w/ a 3 second hold at the top of each rep
Circuit
B
MAIN WORKOUT 4-5 Rounds at your own pace (rest as needed between movements and rounds): 20-30 second Push Up Plank (***to make easier, either go on knees OR place hands on wall/table for elevation) 10 Supermans 10 Prone Overhead Press (holding a PVC or broomstick is optional; you can also do it free-handed!) 5 Split Squats each leg (can have hand on wall, table, couch, etc. for support if needed!)
Conditioning
C
Hips/Thoracic Cool Down 1
COOL DOWN 2 Rounds: 5 90/90 Hip Rotations each side 0:30 90/90 Hip STRETCH (lean and hold) each side 5 Tread the Needle + Reach each side 0:30 Thread the Needle STRETCH (down and hold) each side