Day 9: Full-Body Strength & Cardio

Welcome to Day 9 of our Two Week Beginner Friendly Workout Routine! Today’s workout involves combining full-body strength exercises with some cardio moves to really get your heart rate up. It is recommended you perform the following exercises in a circuit, with 30 seconds of exercise and 30 seconds of rest between sets. The exercises for today are:

  • Arm Circles for Shoulders
  • Bird Dog
  • Chair Squat
  • Cat Cow
  • Seated Leg Extension
  • Wall Pushup
  • Dead Bug
  • Bear Crawl
  • Wall Sit

By combining strength-training and cardio exercises, this circuit will help you build full-body strength and improve your endurance. Plus, these exercises don’t require any gym equipment. All you need is a chair and a bit of floor space and you’re good to go! Let’s dive into the workout!

 

Day 9 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

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Circuit 1-  Do the circuit 3 times

1) Arm Circles For Shoulders for 30 Sec

Instructions: 

  • Stand up straight with your arms at your sides.
  • Reach your arms straight out to your sides and extend them until your arms are parallel with the floor.
  • Rotate your arms in small circles, making sure that your elbows remain unlocked.
  • Continue doing small circles in one direction for 10-15 repetitions.
  • Once you have completed the desired number of repetitions, switch directions and do the same number of reps in the opposite direction.
  • Once you have done the desired number of arm circles for one side, switch arms and complete the same number of reps on the opposite side.
 

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Rest for 30 Sec

2) Bird Dog for 30 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.
 

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Rest for 30 Sec

3) 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

Circuit 2-  Do the circuit 3 times

4) Cat Cow for 30 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.
 

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Rest for 30 Sec

5) 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 30 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 30 Sec

Circuit 3-  Do the circuit 3 times

7) Dead Bug for 30 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.
 

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Rest for 30 Sec

8) 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

9) Wall Sit for 30 Sec

Instructions: 

  • Stand with your back against a wall in a comfortable and upright position.
  • Slowly slide down the wall until your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
  • Make sure your feet are planted firmly on the floor in shoulder width apart.
  • Allow your arms to drop to your sides.
  • Hold this position for as long as you can.
  • When you can no longer maintain the position, slowly and calmly slide back up the wall and stand.
 

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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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