Workout 30: Functional Training

Warm-Up (4 exercises):

  1. Jumping Jacks: Perform 30 seconds of jumping jacks to raise heart rate and warm up the body.
  2. Dynamic Leg Swings: Swing each leg forward and backward in a controlled manner, 10 swings per leg, to loosen up hips and hamstrings.
  3. Arm Circles: 20 repetitions forward and 20 repetitions backward to warm up shoulders and upper body.
  4. Bodyweight Squats: Perform 15 repetitions to activate leg muscles and prepare for lower body movements.

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: Russian Twists

  • Description: Sit on the ground with knees bent, lean back slightly, clasp hands together and twist your torso from side to side, touching the ground on each side.
  • Repetitions: 20 repetitions (10 twists 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: Jump Squats

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

Drill 8: Side Lunges

  • Description: Step to the side with one leg, bend that knee while keeping the other leg straight, push off with bent leg to return to standing position.
  • Repetitions: 12 repetitions per leg
  • Sets: 2 sets

Drill 9: 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 10: High Knees

  • Description: Stand in place and jog in a spot, lifting knees up towards chest as high as possible.
  • Repetitions: 30 seconds
  • Sets: 2 sets

Cool-Down (4 to 5 exercises):

  1. Seated Hamstring Stretch: Extend one leg straight out, reach towards toes, hold for 15 seconds per leg.
  2. Upper Back Stretch: Clasp hands together, round back and push arms forward, hold for 30 seconds.
  3. Quad Stretch: Stand on one leg, grab opposite ankle and pull towards buttocks, hold for 15 seconds per leg.
  4. Chest Opener: Interlace fingers behind back, straighten arms and lift to stretch chest muscles, hold for 30 seconds.
  5. Deep Breathing: Stand or sit comfortably, take slow deep breaths for 1 minute to relax and cool down.