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Todays workout is Active recovery, Key word ACTIVE. Prioritize getting your 10k steps in. Take a class, get outside with your dog and kids, hike or bike. Also, you’ll find 3 core crushing blocks to add to your day.
35 Minute LISS
Low Intensity Steady state cardio is simply a cardio workout with continuous, steady effort, as opposed to an interval cardio/HIIT where you vary your energy output. A cardiovascular/aerobic activity is one that is sustained for an extended time at a fixed intensity.
Todays goal is to get 35 minutes
The key is reaching and maintaining a pace that makes you feel like you’re working at a level of 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. One is watching Netflix and 10 is “feel-like-death.” This is different for everyone. After four weeks you’ll be able to pick up the pace but still feel like you’re only exerting yourself at the same level.
Now, pick the activity: running, swimming, biking, walking, walking on incline, elliptical or the stair stepper.
Core Circuit 1— 3X
Note- Perform each exercise one after another. Rest 30 seconds at the end of each round. Repeat 3 rounds.
Tips: Breathing is important, Inhale as you lengthen exhale as you shorten/crunch. Keep your lower back imprinted in the mat, this can be done by lifting your shoulders off the mat.
EQUIPMENT
MAT
DUMBBELLS
EXERCISES
12 reps WEIGHTED DEAD BUG Alt sides
12 reps WEIGHTED CRUNCH TOE REACH
12 reps SWITCH KICKS Alt legs
30 seconds Rest
weighted dead bug
12 reps Light Alt sides
Focus on leading with your chest and crown of your head. Avoid sitting back into your heels.
WEIGHTED CRUNCH TOE REACH
12 reps Heavy
Lift your head off the mat, using your hands to support your neck. Inhale, lower your legs, exhale as you bring your knees closer to your chest.
SWITCH KICKS
12 reps SLOW
Option to bend your knees to modify.
Core Circuit 2— 3X
Note- Perform exercises one after another for 60 seconds. Rest 30 seconds between rounds.
EQUIPEMENT
MAT
DUMBBELLS
EXERCISES
12 reps TUCK IN
12 reps DIAMOND SIT UP
20 reps WEIGHTED RUSSIAN TWIST
TUCK IN CORE
12 reps SLOW
Keep your weight forward and stack your shoulders over your elbows. Draw up through your navel and squeeze your glutes.
DIAMOND SIT UP
12 reps
With hands behind your head, exhale as you reach your hands up over your feet.
WEIGHTED RUSSIAN TWIST
20 reps count each twist
Weight optional