#Day 2 of the Two Week Beginner Friendly Workout Routine

Welcome to Day 2 of the Two Week Beginner Friendly Workout Routine! Today’s circuit is focusing on functional bodyweight exercises that will work your whole body. We will be following a circuit format of 30 seconds of exercise and 30 seconds of rest for our exercises today!

Our exercises today include:

  • Butt Kicks
  • High Knees
  • Bear Crawl
  • Donkey Kick
  • Knee Plank
  • High Plank
  • Chair Squat
  • Wall Pushup
  • Shoulder Press

These exercises are designed to work your upper body, lower body, and core, so you’ll be feeling the burn in no time. If you’re new to exercise, don’t worry—these exercises are beginner friendly and can be modified to whatever level you’re comfortable with!

 

Day 2 of Two Week Beginner Friendly Workout Routine

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.

Two Week Beginner Friendly Workout Routine

Equipment Suggestion

Circuit 1-  Do the circuit 3 times

1) Butt Kicks for 30 Sec

Instructions: 

  • Stand straight with feet shoulder width apart.
  • Start off with a warmup jog in place to get your muscles loose.
  • Kick your right heel to your butt while keeping your left leg straight.
  • Alternate between kicking your right and left leg back towards your glutes.
  • Keep your torso upright and swing your arms to help propel your kicks.
  • Focus on breathing, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
  • Continue for 30-45 seconds.
 

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Rest for 30 Sec

2) High Knees for 30 Sec

Instructions: 

  • Start in a standing position, feet together, arms at your sides
  • Raise your right knee high in front of you and quickly switch, bringing your left knee up
  • Continue alternating knees in a fast, running motion, pumping your arms in a backward and forward motion to help lift your legs
  • Continue raising your knees as high as possible with each step, keeping your back straight
  • Keep your head up and focus ahead
  • Complete 20 to 30 repetitions
 

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Rest for 30 Sec

3) Bear Crawl for 30 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
 

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Rest for 30 Sec

Circuit 2-  Do the circuit 3 times

4) Donkey Kick for 30 Sec

Instructions: 

  • Start on all fours, with your knees and hands aligned underneath your shoulders and hips.
  • Tuck your toes under and lift your knees off the floor.
  • Engage your core and round your spine, hinging at the hips.
  • Exhale as you kick your feet back, straightening your legs and flipping them up towards the ceiling.
  • Keep your head and neck in line with your spine as your legs reach up towards the sky.
  • Pause before inhaling to bring the knees back into the chest.
  • Return to the starting position and repeat.
 

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Rest for 30 Sec

5) Knee Plank for 30 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.
 

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Rest for 30 Sec

6) 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 30 Sec

Circuit 3-  Do the circuit 3 times

7) 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 30 Sec

8) 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 30 Sec

9) 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 30 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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