9.12 Bonus Saturday Cardio & Core
You’ve got 30 minutes of cardio followed by 2 core circuits.
30 Minutes of Cardio
INCLINE WALKING
30 minutes
Anywhere and anyhow. Get your steps in
Core Circuit 1 — 3X
Note- You’ll perform exercises one after another with little to no rest between movements and 30 seconds between rounds.
EQUIPMENT
MAT
SINGLE DB
EXERCISES
12 reps TUCK IN
12 reps CRUNCH + LEG RAISES
20 reps RUSSIAN TWIST
Repeat. 30 seconds Rest
tuck in
12 reps
Advance by adding a single weight in both hands.
CRUNCH + LEG RAISES
12 reps
WEIGHTED RUSSIAN TWIST
20 reps
I like to use a single 20lb DB
Advance by elevating your feet.
Core Circuit 2 — 2X
Note- Perform exercises one after another.
EQUIPMENT
MAT
DUMBBELL
EXERCISES
12 reps REVERSE CRUNCH
20 reps WEIGHTED TABLE TOP CRUNCH
20 reps HIP LIFTS
30 seconds Rest/Repeat
REV. CRUNCH
60 seconds
Focus on SLOWLY lowering the hips back down to the mat before extending your legs out long.
Modify by doing Bicycles.
WEIGHTED TABLE TOP CRUNCH
20 reps
Exhale as you reach up above your knees.
HIP LIFTS
60 seconds Quick reps
Lift feet straight up, lifting your butt and lower back off the floor.
Cooldown
DOWN DOG
60 seconds
CAT COW
30 seconds
FIGURE 4
60 seconds (30 each leg)
SIDE BODY
30 seconds