Two-Week Workout Plan
Week One
Day 1
Complete five rounds.
- Push-ups (10 reps)
- Bodyweight squats (20 reps)
- Forward lunges (5 reps each leg)
- Plank hold (30 seconds)
Rest for 30 seconds and start again.
Day 2
- Warm Up: 8 to 10 minutes of an easy jog and dynamic movements: high-knees, butt-kicks, bounding and reverse run.
- Run at least 30 minutes. Use a walk/jog method if needed. Jog until you need a break, then walk and repeat for 30 minutes.
- Try to increase your mileage over time. Don't push too far, too fast.
- Cool Down: Do an easy jog for 10 minutes and then stretch.
Day 3
Complete five rounds.
- Bodyweight squats (20 reps)
- Leg raises (20 reps)
- Lateral lunges (10 reps each leg)
- Plank hold (30 seconds)
Rest for 30 seconds and start again.
Day 4
Complete four rounds.
- Push-ups (60 seconds)
- Side plank—right (30 seconds)
- Side plank—left (30 seconds)
- Incline push-ups (30 seconds)
- Decline push-ups (30 seconds)
Rest for 60 seconds and start again.
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