Balanced Strength Challenge - Day 2 - Week 2

Balanced Strength Challenge – Day 2 – Week 2

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

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Welcome to Day 2 of the Balanced Strength Challenge!

Embark on the second day of your fitness journey with a series of exercises designed to enhance your strength, stability, and endurance. Today’s theme revolves around building a solid foundation by focusing on key muscle groups that will support your overall fitness goals. Get ready to challenge yourself with a diverse set of movements that cater to both upper and lower body strength.

Our Day 2 workout routine is carefully curated to include a blend of exercises such as Calf Raises, Chair Squats, IYT Raises, Superman Holds, and more. Each exercise is selected not only for its effectiveness but also for its ability to complement the others, ensuring a well-rounded session. From the High Plank to the Seated Leg Extension, you’ll engage different muscles and boost your muscular coordination.

This day’s routine follows an interval-based circuit format, keeping your heart rate up and maximizing your workout efficiency. You’ll be performing each exercise for 30 seconds, pushing your limits, and then enjoying a 20-second rest period to catch your breath and prepare for the next set. This approach is ideal for maintaining a high level of intensity while still allowing for brief recovery, setting the stage for optimal results.

Remember, the Balanced Strength Challenge is about progress, not perfection. Listen to your body, maintain proper form, and embrace the journey. Let’s get stronger together with Day 2’s empowering workout!

Day 2 of Balanced Strength Challenge

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.

Equipment Suggestion

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1		Manduka PRO Yoga Mat – Premium 6mm Thick Mat, Eco Friendly, Oeko-Tex Certified,...
2		Gymboss Interval Timer and Stopwatch - Black/Blue SOFTCOAT

Circuit 1- Do the circuit 3 times

1) Calf Raises for 30 Sec

Instructions:

Stand up straight with your feet shoulder width apart

Raise up onto the balls of your feet as high as you can, lifting your heels off the ground

Hold for a moment before lowering your heels back to the ground

Repeat the exercises for desired number of reps

Rest for 20 Sec

2) Chair Squat for 30 Sec

Instructions:

Stand up straight and bring your feet about shoulder-width apart.

Lower your hips and bend your knees, as if you are about to sit in a chair.

Continue to lower until your thighs are parallel to the floor.

While keeping your back as straight as possible, press through your heels and stand up.

Repeat the movement for as many repetitions as desired.

Rest for 20 Sec

3) IYT Raise for 30 Sec

Instructions:

Gather your materials IYT Raise worksheet, a pencil, and a timer.

Set your timer for three minutes.

Find a comfortable spot to sit.

Take a few deep breaths and relax your body.

Read the IYT Raise worksheet and think about each question.

Once the timer is up, take a few moments to reflect on your answers and feelings.

Write down any thoughts on the IYT Raise worksheet.

When you’re finished, you can share your insights with someone else or keep them to yourself.

Rest for 20 Sec

Circuit 2- Do the circuit 3 times

4) Superman Hold for 30 Sec

Instructions:

Stand with your feet slightly over a shoulder-width apart.

Raise your arms out to your sides with your palms facing forward in a Superman pose.

Engage your core muscles by slightly tilting your pelvis forward and squeezing your stomach muscles.

Tighten all your muscles and hold this position for 15-20 seconds or as long as you can.

Release the tension in your body and lower your arms.

Rest for 20 Sec

5) High Plank for 30 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

6) Toe Taps for 30 Sec

Instructions:

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.

Lift one foot off the ground and tap the toe of the opposite foot lightly on the ground.

Tap the toe of the opposite foot lightly on the ground 8 times quickly.

Switch feet and repeat the same steps.

Continue alternating feet, tapping the toe of the opposite foot 8 times quickly.

Rest for 20 Sec

Circuit 3- Do the circuit 3 times

7) Wall PushUp for 30 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

8) Shoulder Press for 30 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

9) Seated Leg Extension for 30 Sec

Instructions:

Sit on the leg extension machine with your back and hips firmly pressed against the seat.

Place your lower legs under the padded lever and adjust the lever to fit your thighs.

Grasp the handle in front of you and extend your legs out to the farthest point.

Pause at the farthest point and then slowly return to the starting position.

Repeat for the desired number of reps.

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.