Workout 3: Functional Training

Warm-Up (4 exercises):

  1. High Knees: Jog in place, lifting knees up towards chest as high as possible, for 1 minute to increase heart rate and warm up leg muscles.
  2. Arm Circles: 20 repetitions forward and 20 repetitions backward to warm up shoulders and upper body.
  3. Bodyweight Squats: Perform 15 repetitions to activate leg muscles and prepare for lower body movements.
  4. Torso Twists: Stand with feet hip-width apart, twist your torso side to side, 20 repetitions total, to warm up the core and back.

Drill 1: Reverse Lunges

  • Description: Step back with one leg, lower your body until both knees are bent at a 90-degree angle, then return to standing.
  • Repetitions: 12 repetitions per leg
  • Sets: 2 sets

Drill 2: Push-Ups

  • Description: Start in a plank position with hands shoulder-width apart. Lower your body until elbows are at a 90-degree angle, then push back up.
  • Repetitions: 12 repetitions
  • Sets: 2 sets

Drill 3: Bicycle Crunches

  • Description: Lie on your back, bring one knee towards your chest while simultaneously twisting your torso to bring the opposite elbow towards that knee.
  • Repetitions: 20 repetitions (10 per side)
  • Sets: 2 sets

Drill 4: Glute Bridges

  • Description: Lie on your back with knees bent, lift your hips off the ground until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees.
  • Repetitions: 15 repetitions
  • Sets: 2 sets

Drill 5: Plank with Shoulder Taps

  • Description: Start in a plank position, tap one hand to the opposite shoulder, then alternate sides.
  • Repetitions: 20 taps (10 per side)
  • Sets: 2 sets

Drill 6: Squat Jumps

  • Description: Start in a squat position, jump explosively into the air, land softly back into squat position.
  • Repetitions: 15 repetitions
  • Sets: 2 sets

Drill 7: Superman

  • Description: Lie face down on the ground, extend arms and legs straight out, lift chest and legs off the ground simultaneously, then lower back down.
  • Repetitions: 15 repetitions
  • Sets: 2 sets

Drill 8: Side Plank

  • Description: Lie on your side with legs straight and prop yourself up on your forearm. Hold your body in a straight line.
  • Duration: Hold for 30 seconds per side
  • Sets: 2 sets (per side)

Drill 9: Mountain Climbers

  • Description: From a plank position, alternate bringing each knee towards your chest as if running in place.
  • Repetitions: 20 repetitions (10 per leg)
  • Sets: 2 sets

Drill 10: Burpees

  • Description: From standing, squat down, place hands on the floor, jump feet back into a plank position, perform a push-up, jump feet back towards hands, and jump up explosively.
  • Repetitions: 10 repetitions
  • Sets: 2 sets

Cool-Down (4 to 5 exercises):

  1. Forward Fold: Bend forward at hips, reaching towards toes, hold for 30 seconds to stretch hamstrings and lower back.
  2. Quad Stretch: Stand on one leg, grab opposite ankle and pull towards buttocks, hold for 15 seconds per leg.
  3. Chest Opener: Interlace fingers behind back, straighten arms and lift to stretch chest muscles, hold for 30 seconds.
  4. Child’s Pose: Sit back on heels with arms extended forward, hold for 30 seconds to stretch out lower back and shoulders.
  5. Deep Breathing: Stand or sit comfortably, take slow deep breaths for 1 minute to relax and cool down.