Workout 26: 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: Lunges

  • Description: Step forward 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: Plank to Push-Up

  • Description: Start in a plank position, lower yourself into a push-up, then return to plank position.
  • 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: Bridge

  • Description: Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the ground, lift hips towards the ceiling, hold for a second, then lower back down.
  • Repetitions: 15 repetitions
  • Sets: 2 sets

Drill 5: Side Plank with Hip Dips

  • Description: Start in a side plank position, lower your hip towards the ground, then raise it back up.
  • Repetitions: 10 dips per side
  • Sets: 2 sets

Drill 6: High Knees

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