Welcome to Day 3 of Your Balanced Strength Challenge

Today’s workout routine is a pivotal point in your Balanced Strength Challenge. As we dive into Day 3, we’re focusing on a series of exercises designed to target multiple muscle groups, ensuring a comprehensive strengthening experience. The beauty of this routine lies in its simplicity and effectiveness, utilizing minimal equipment to deliver maximum results.

The lineup for today includes foundational movements like the Chair Squat, which will build your lower body strength, and the Seated Leg Extension, to target those quads. Upper body exercises such as the Wall PushUp and Shoulder Press are included to sculpt and strengthen your arms and shoulders. Core stability and posture are not forgotten, with exercises like the High Plank and Superman Hold to engage your entire core.

We’ll also be incorporating dynamic movements such as the IYT Raise to improve shoulder stability, Toe Taps to elevate your heart rate, and Toe Touches to enhance flexibility. Each exercise is carefully chosen to ensure that you’re building a balanced physique.

Remember, we’re following an interval-based circuit format: 30 seconds of focused, high-intensity exercise followed by 20 seconds of rest. This structure is designed to optimize both strength gains and fat burning, so be sure to maintain the intensity throughout each set. Stay hydrated, keep your form in check, and let’s power through Day 3 with determination and energy!

 

Day 3 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.

Balanced Strength Challenge

Equipment Suggestion

Circuit 1-  Do the circuit 3 times

1) 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.
 

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Rest for 20 Sec

2) 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.
 

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Rest for 20 Sec

3) 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.
 

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Rest for 20 Sec

Circuit 2-  Do the circuit 3 times

4) 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.
 

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Rest for 20 Sec

5) 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.
 

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Rest for 20 Sec

6) 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.
 

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Rest for 20 Sec

Circuit 3-  Do the circuit 3 times

7) 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.
 

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Rest for 20 Sec

8) 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.
 

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Rest for 20 Sec

9) Toe Touches for 30 Sec

Instructions: 

  • Stand with feet shoulder width apart.
  • Bend your knees to lower your upper body slightly.
  • Raise both arms up towards the ceiling.
  • Keeping your knees bent and your arms raised, reach forward with your fingertips towards your toes.
  • Raise your torso back up to the starting position.
  • Repeat the movement for desired number of repetitions.
 

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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.


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