Good Morining Tom, Coach Justin here! I’ve put together a 45-minute workout that will hit strength, cardiovascular, and functional training goals, designed specifically for you. Let’s get started!
Workout Overview:
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Intensity: Moderate-High (RPE 6-7)
- Equipment: 40″ Superband (resistance band), body weight, chair, and step
- Primary Modality: Strength Training
- Secondary Modality: Cardiovascular Training
- Third Modality: Functional Training
- Format: Straight Sets, HIIT, and Circuit Training
Let’s break it down:
1. Warm-Up (5 minutes)
Purpose: To gradually increase your heart rate and prepare your muscles for exercise.
- March in Place (1 minute)
- Keep your knees high and swing your arms to warm up your entire body.
- Arm Circles (1 minute)
- Extend your arms out to the sides and make small circles, gradually increasing the size of the circles.
- Dynamic Lunges (2 minutes)
- Step forward with one leg and lower your hips until both knees are bent at about 90 degrees. Alternate legs.
- High Knees (1 minute)
- Run in place, driving your knees up towards your chest.
2. Exercise Block 1: Strength Training (15 minutes)
Format: Straight Sets (Complete all sets of one exercise before moving to the next)
- Bulgarian Split Squat with Resistance Band (3 sets of 10 reps per leg)
- Secure one end of the band under your front foot, the other end around your shoulders.
- Place the back foot on a step or chair.
- Lower your hips, keeping your front knee behind your toes.
- Seated Resistance Band Rows (3 sets of 12 reps)
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight.
- Place the band around your feet and hold each end of the band.
- Pull the band towards your torso, keeping elbows close to your body.
- Resistance Band Presses around Back (3 sets of 12 reps)
- Wrap the band around your back, holding each end in your hands.
- Press forward, fully extending your arms in front of you.
- Standing Resistance Band Curls (3 sets of 12 reps)
- Stand on the resistance band with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold the other end of the band with your palms facing up.
- Curl the band up towards your shoulders.
- Resistance Band Tricep Presses (3 sets of 12 reps)
- Stand with one end of the resistance band secured under your foot.
- Hold the other end above your head with your elbow bent.
- Extend your arm upward, straightening your elbow.
Rest: 60 seconds between each set.
3. Exercise Block 2: Cardiovascular Training (10 minutes)
Format: HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training – 30 seconds work/30 seconds rest)
- Jumping Jacks
- Mountain Climbers
- High Knees
- Burpees
Instructions:
Perform each exercise for 30 seconds at a high intensity, followed by 30 seconds of rest. Complete 2 rounds.
4. Exercise Block 3: Functional Training (10 minutes)
Format: Circuit Training (3 exercises, 2 rounds)
- Step-Ups on the Chair (1 minute)
- Step up onto the chair with one foot, then bring the other foot up.
- Step back down one foot at a time and repeat.
- Plank with Shoulder Taps (1 minute)
- Hold a plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders.
- Tap your left shoulder with your right hand and alternate.
- Bodyweight Squats (1 minute)
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your hips to a seated position, then return to standing.
Instructions:
Perform each exercise for 1 minute, then move immediately to the next. Repeat the circuit twice.
5. Cool Down (5 minutes)
Purpose: To gradually lower your heart rate and cool down your muscles.
- Child’s Pose (1 minute)
- Kneel on the floor, sit back on your heels and extend your arms forward as you lower your torso to the ground.
- Seated Forward Bend (1 minute)
- Sit with your legs extended straight, bend forward from your hips and try to touch your toes.
- Standing Quadriceps Stretch (1 minute per leg)
- Stand on one leg, pull your other leg up behind you so you’re holding your foot towards your butt.
Workout Frequency: Aim to complete this workout 3 times a week for optimal results, paired with your current activities.
Caloric Expenditure: Given your weight and the MET value of this workout, you can expect to burn approximately 300-400 calories in a 45-minute session.
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Stay consistent and keep pushing towards your goals, Tom!
Coach Justin