4 Week Dynamic Duo Circuit - Day 1 - Week 2

4 Week Dynamic Duo Circuit – Day 1 – Week 2

Arun Kumar T, D.P.T, PN Coach

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Welcome to Day 1 of Your Fitness Journey: Foundation Building

Embark on the first day of our transformative 4 Week Dynamic Duo Circuit, designed to lay the groundwork for strength and stability. As you step into this new chapter of health and fitness, today’s routine focuses on activating and engaging your core, building upper and lower body strength, and enhancing your overall mobility. Establishing a solid foundation is crucial for the progressive challenges ahead, and Day 1 is all about setting that tone.

The Dynamic Circuit: Balancing Intensity and Recovery

Our carefully curated interval-based circuit follows a rhythmic pattern of exertion and recovery. Each exercise, including Wall Pushups, Shoulder Press, and Body Weight Squats, will be performed with vigor for 40 seconds, pushing your muscles to their effective limits. This is followed by a crucial 20-second rest period, allowing your body to prepare for the next set. This balance ensures you maintain form and function throughout the routine.

Engage and Activate: Core and Stability

Today’s selection of exercises, like the Knee Plank, Bird Dog, and Dead Bug, are particularly chosen to awaken your core muscles. These movements will challenge your stability and encourage your body to activate those deep abdominal muscles that are essential for a strong foundation. Additionally, the High Plank will test your endurance and set the stage for more complex exercises as the weeks progress.

Mobility and Movement: Flex and Flow

Incorporating mobility exercises such as the Cat Cow into your routine ensures that your muscles and joints remain supple and fluid. This exercise, alongside the dynamic Bear Crawl, promotes a range of motion and prepares your body for the active lifestyle that lies ahead. Remember, mobility is just as important as strength and endurance in your fitness journey.

Starting Strong: Your Path to Progress

As you commence with Day 1, remember that this is the first step towards a stronger, more resilient you. The 4 Week Dynamic Duo Circuit is not just about the transformation of your body but also about building the mental fortitude to push through barriers. Stay focused, embrace the burn, and trust the process. Your dedication today lays the foundation for the success of tomorrow’s workout and beyond. Let’s get moving!

Day 1 of 4 Week Dynamic Duo Circuit

Prior to commencing your workout, it's essential to incorporate a brief warm-up routine. Spend around 5 minutes either doing some brisk walking in place or strolling around your house.

This pre-workout warm-up helps prepare your body for exercise, increasing blood flow and flexibility to reduce the risk of injury and enhance overall performance.

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Circuit 1- Do the circuit 3 times

1) Wall Pushup for 40 Sec

Instructions:

Stand with feet hips-width apart and place hands on the wall, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Keep arms straight and walk your feet out a few feet from the wall.

Bend at the elbows until your face and chest is close to the wall.

Press back up to the starting position.

Do 8-12 repetitions.

Rest for 20 Sec

2) Shoulder Press for 40 Sec

Instructions:

Stand with your feet hip-width apart.

Hold the weights at shoulder-height, with your elbows slightly bent.

Press both weights directly overhead, making sure to keep your elbows slightly bent.

Lower the weights back down to shoulder-height.

Repeat for desired number of reps.

Rest for 20 Sec

3) Knee Plank for 40 Sec

Instructions:

Start by getting into a high-plank position, with your feet and hands spread wider than shoulder width apart.

Keep your spine lengthened and your neck in line with your body.

Breathe deeply, focusing on your core and keeping your core muscles engaged.

Slowly shift your weight to one knee, and lift up the other knee.

Hold the position for 10-30 seconds.

Repeat on the other side.

Rest for 20 Sec

Circuit 2- Do the circuit 3 times

4) Bird Dog for 40 Sec

Instructions:

Begin on all fours with a neutral spine and the core engaged.

Extend the right arm in front of you and lift it to shoulder height, with the elbow slightly bent.

At the same time, extend the left leg directly behind you, keeping the knee bent and the thigh parallel to the ground.

Keep the head in line with the spine, looking at the ground.

Hold the position for a few seconds, and then return to the starting position.

Repeat on the opposite side.

Rest for 20 Sec

5) Cat Cow for 40 Sec

Instructions:

Stand in a mountain pose, with your feet hip-width apart, hands on your hips, and your spine erect.

Inhale as you arch your spine, tilt your pelvis forward, and gaze up.

Exhale as you round your back and tuck your chin in towards your chest like a cow.

Inhale as you raise your head up to look forward and tilt your pelvis back as you arch your back.

Exhale as you tuck your chin in towards your chest and round your back like a cat.

Repeat the sequence for 10-15 times.

Rest for 20 Sec

6) Dead Bug for 40 Sec

Instructions:

Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent.

Raise your arms directly in the air.

Keep your low back pressed into the ground, pull in your belly button towards your spine, and press your lower back flat against the floor.

From there, slowly lower your right leg until it just hovers above the ground.

At the same time, lower your left arm until it is just above the ground.

Return to the starting position, and repeat on the other side.

Rest for 20 Sec

Circuit 3- Do the circuit 3 times

7) High Plank for 40 Sec

Instructions:

Start with your hands shoulder-width apart on the floor and extended in front of you.

Tuck your toes and step or jump back to a plank position.

Pull your belly button in towards your spine to stabilize your core.

Squeeze your glutes and quads and ensure your shoulders, hips, and heels are in a straight line.

Make sure your head is in line with your spine and look at a spot on the floor about a foot beyond your hands

Maintain the plank position while breathing deeply for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

To come out of the plank, lower yourself to the floor one vertebrae at a time.

Rest for 20 Sec

8) Body Weight Squat for 40 Sec

Instructions:

Stand up straight with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and your toes slightly turned out.

Hinge at your hips and lower your body towards the floor, keeping your back straight and your weight in the heels of your feet.

Lower your body until your thighs become parallel to the floor.

Push through your heels to return to the starting position.

Rest for 20 Sec

9) Bear Crawl for 40 Sec

Instructions:

Begin in a kneeling position with your arms extended parallel to your shoulders and your knees under your hips

Engage your core, keeping a neutral spine throughout the exercise

Lift your hips and walk your hands in front of you to transition to a plank position

Keeping your core engaged and your arms extended, initiate the motion of the bear crawl by taking a small “step” forward with your left arm and right leg simultaneously

Bring your left knee in and forward while bringing your right arm backward and in at the same time

Repeat the motion of walking forwards, alternating arms and legs with each step for desired number of reps

To finish the bear crawl, perform the same motion in reverse, returning to starting position

Rest for 20 Sec

Cool Down and Stretching

After completing your workout, it's crucial to follow up with an effective cool-down routine. Take a leisurely 5-minute walk around to gradually lower your heart rate and help your body recover. Alternatively, you can opt for static stretches to release muscle tension and improve flexibility.

This cool-down phase is essential for reducing post-workout soreness and promoting a sense of well-being, making it an important part of any exercise regimen.