Hey there #fitfam, today marks the first entry into a month long series of articles that will provide you with a great guide to construct your own weekly fitness plan. As I have previously mentioned, depending on how much time you are able to commit to working out, the program that I will share will allow you to complete a comprehensive workout on 2, 3, or 4 days in a week and get RESULTS! The goal is to help you gain confidence that you can create your own plan and stick with it with for the long haul.
In creating your own plan, I recommend that you determine which accessories you will have access to, including weights, fitness bands, and other equipment. In general, I advise that you start with bodyweight exercises that you can do with limited time and space. The next consideration you should make is medical and injury history and add exercises that accomodate your physical limitations, if any. A key is to slowly collect equipment that you will actually use and not go overboard by buying items that will sit in your home collecting dust…I mean, how many people do you know that are using treadmills as coat racks and dumbbells as doorstops? Lastly, be sure to gradually increase repetitions over time or decrease reps if necessary (specifically if your body is excessively sore after lifting, no ego lifting y’all!). Just because you CAN lift it does not mean you SHOULD lift it.
Today we will start the guide with a cardio circuit that can be done anywhere with nothing more than a mat and a timer. The goal will be to increase the heart rate and work the entire body.
Full Body Cardio – 4 Min Warm-Up – :30 Work, :30 Rest
Jumping Jacks x 2
Mountain Climbers x 2
Using a timer – :45 Work, :15 Rest
Squat Punch
Superman
High Plank
Knees Up Crunch
Standing Burpees
1 Minute Break
Leg Raises
Heel Taps
Side Leg Lift (L, R)
Front and Back Lunge (L, R)
1 Minute Break
Sumo Squat Pulse
Lunge to Knee-Up (L, R)
Step Jacks
Donkey Kicks (L, R)
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Great post! Going to implement some of these exercises.
Thanks for the great workout.
You’re welcome, a new circuit will be available shortly!
The new circuit is live
I am looking for a new circuit to try and this cardio circuit is perfect and just in time for summer! Thanks for sharing
You’ll love the upper body circuit we have as well.
I have to get into fitness again what would you consider as starting out slow?
I recommend at least 2-3 days per week for about 15 minutes per session. Then increase the time (about 5-10 minutes) every two weeks over a six week period, then increase the number of days per week after 6 weeks. Continue the same incremental increases in another six week cycle and stop when you reach 30-45 minute sessions and up to 5 days per week.
Thank you for all the info. I’m just getting started but really trying to lead a healthier lifestyle.
We have a few tips to guide you from the beginning stages, starting with our first article on this site!
great article
Thank you!
Nice selection of exercises here! Thanks
Thank you as well
Thanks for the information
Thank you for reading!
Great workout! I like the details and intensity of the exercises.
Thank you for reading, the circuit is great for getting moving and performing a few ties per week!