Mescia 6 Weeks Guide
Mescia 6 Weeks Guide
Mescia 6 Weeks Guide
6-WEEK PROGRAM
BY MESCIA TWINS
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4 WELCOME
CONTENTS
FO ELBAT
5 A LITTLE BACK STORY ON US
7 TRAINING INTRODUCTION
9 YOUR TRAINING BREAKDOWN
12 W H A T W E L I K E T O E A T
18 G O A L S
20 H E R E ' S H O W I T W O R K S
21 A N E X P L A N A T I O N O F K E Y T E R M S
24 T E S T I N G W E E K
25 W E E K 1
34 W E E K 2
43 W E E K 3
52 W E E K 4
61 W E E K 5
70 W E E K 6
78 C O O L D O W N
80 R E - T E S T
82 F A Q
83 I N D E X
112 T H A N K Y O U
Over the next 6 weeks we will explore all We designed this program as we wanted to
things health and fitness and a little back help others feel happier, stronger and
story of how we got started with a healthier healthier. Exercise, a balanced diet and
positive affirmations help us live a well-
lifestyle! This will include 6 workouts and 1
rounded lifestyle that is flexible, fun and
recovery session each week. We will reveal
inspiring.
the types of training we do and why, while
also providing tips and tricks about food and We thought the best way to communicate
nutrition. You will find a bunch of fun this and assist others would be in an easy-
challenges and activities throughout! to-use guide that you may follow at home.
The program has dedicated pages to focus Our mission is to help as many of you as
on goal setting and to help you stay possible to achieve your health and fitness
productive and organised while at home. We goals and ultimately a feeling of confidence
have check-in pages to track how YOU are and happiness!
feeling and practice gratitude for both the
small and big things in life. You will be We will be with you every step of the way.
amazed at how these small tasks will have a We hope you enjoy!
positive bearing on your mental health.
Love,
Ashley & Olivia xx
The higher you reach, the
further you will fly. 4
A little back story on us...
So, you may be wondering how we adapted to a consistent healthy lifestyle... Let's
start from the beginning!
Growing up, we always enjoyed playing a variety of sports and leading an active
lifestyle. This consisted of swimming, dancing, competitive cheerleading, soccer and
tennis. We were always quite active kids.
Fast forward a couple of years, it came to year 11. We decided to drop all of our
sporting commitments and hobbies to free up time so we could focus our energy on
graduating school and our part time jobs. It was around this time, that we discovered
our new-found love for going to the gym and living a healthier lifestyle. We started
doing intense training at F45 about 5-6 times a week, some days even getting up
early to attend the 6:15 am class before school, just so we could get a workout in.
We started substituting a lot of our favourite meals for more healthy alternatives.
Things as simple as cutting a lot of dairy and processed foods out of our diet has
helped us see changes and results.
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Continued...
Once we graduated school we finished training at F45. At the start of 2018 we
started regularly training at a local open weights gym. Since we were so
accustomed to having workouts planned for us at F45, we found going to an open
gym challenging at first; being 17, we had very little knowledge about lifting
weights or the correct type of training and diet to follow, in order to achieve our
goals.
It wasn't until late 2019, when our health journey started heading in another
direction. Around this time we had just moved out of home and into a new suburb
where we started going to a small family-owned gym. It was at this gym, that we
met a number of highly-knowledgable and highly-qualified fitness professionals
who have guided and educated us in all areas of training. They have taught us the
correct type of training and what to eat in order to achieve our health and fitness
goals.
We attend around 5-6 strength or cardio classes each week and genuinely love
how welcoming and motivating the atmosphere is when walking into the gym. Right
now we are at a point in our lives where working out 5 times a week and eating
majorly healthy and balanced keeps us feeling our happiest physically, mentally
and emotionally.
Each day the program varies and focuses on a different muscle group. For example
Monday is upper body and Tuesday is lower body. This gives your muscles time to
recover and helps avoid injuries and over-training.
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Training Introduction
It's important to remember not to try and rush your progress. Achieving results
takes time. You must stay dedicated and not give up! If you are feeling sore or
tight, listen to your body. Take the day off training and have a 'rest day'. Complete
a recovery session (stretching) or go for a short walk to enjoy some fresh air.
We know our program will help you achieve your health and fitness goals and in
turn help you feel GREAT and improve your confidence. Remember, it's important
to not only focus on your training but on eating a balanced diet that incorporates
all food groups, rest (sleep is so important) and enjoying some 'you' time. These
aspects all work together to help you achieve progress, results and most
importantly a healthy state of mind!
We can't wait to train alongside you over the next 6 weeks! It's time to motivate
each other and ensure we stay fit, healthy and active. We would love for you to
share your photos or videos with us while you complete the program! Simply use
the hashtag...
#mesciatwinsfit
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Your training breakdown
As you can see, there are numerous benefits to strength training. Incorporating
strength training is vital in all exercise programs and will work to complement
your performance in cardio sessions.
The benefits continue long after your workout. Strength training builds muscle,
which increases your metabolism. A higher metabolism means you burn more
calories all day, even while resting!
Adding strength training to your routine will help you tone your body, improve
your strength and boost your mood and energy levels. Strength training
triggers the release of endorphins and serotonin, the 'feel good' hormones.
This also works to reduce stress and anxiety. When you feel better inside, you
naturally project a more confident version of yourself!
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Your training breakdown
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Your training breakdown
Stretching has the ability to take your health and fitness to the next level. A recovery
session is included each week in your program (every Sunday). We also have a 'cool
down' at the end of every workout. Both of these activities combine to help speed up
the recovery process after each session.
In the first few weeks of the program, your muscles will still be adjusting to your new
workout regime, so you may notice they are a little bit stiff and sore. Don't stress -
this is very normal when you start a new exercise program! You are using new
muscles and completing new exercises, so your body just needs time to adjust!
Stretching your muscles will improve your flexibility which can help prevent any
injuries and reduce muscle tension. This will allow you to train the same muscle group
again sooner.
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What we like to eat
BACKGROUND
A large component of our lifestyle and fitness routine is what we eat. We have
introduced a range of foods over the years to feel our best.
From a very young age, we were always quite healthy eaters. Don't get us wrong, we
definitely still went through those teen years where we would eat burgers, fries,
lollies and ice-cream every day with our friends and ENJOY IT! However, we also still
loved fuelling our body with nutritious foods such as vegetables, salads and a mix of
protein and carbs. We always opted for water as our source of hydration (and still
do!).
It wasn't until we reached senior year that we started looking at the sort of foods we
were consuming and began exploring healthier options because at the end of the day
FOOD IS FUEL. Therefore what you put into your body is going to have a huge impact
on how you feel physically, mentally and emotionally!
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What we like to eat
From our experience, making huge drastic changes overnight can make it difficult to
stay committed and stay consistent. It can also easily lead to very unhealthy eating
habits. We want to look at food in a positive light - it is the FUEL our body needs to
live our everyday life.
WHAT do we eat?
We enjoy eating mainly whole foods. Wholesome, filling and nutritious food has the
power to change your mood in a second. This includes plenty of fruit, vegetables and
salads where we can. We always incorporate a nice balance of healthy carbs,
healthy fats and protein in every meal. These are very important! We have also
slightly reduced our consumption of animal products (mainly dairy), as dairy is one
big contributor to our acne. Everyone is different and it's important to find what
works for you!
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What we like to eat
For us, we prefer to substitute them for healthier versions. For example, we love
making healthy at-home burgers, pizzas, cookies, pancakes and more. We think you
get the idea! For others, moderation could mean eating mostly clean throughout the
day but also enjoying one or two 'soul foods' within that day - 80% healthy, 20% soul
foods. This also helps stop cravings, binge eating and often, the feeling of guilt. You
definitely don't want to be feeling guilty after eating anything! ENJOY EVERY BITE
AND DON'T FEEL BAD ABOUT IT!
Another common pattern we have seen is skipping meals. This is not a good idea! You
will find your energy levels drop and you will tend to 'binge' later in the day. As you
will be training most days throughout this 6 week program, you need all the energy
you can get! Skipping meals will hinder your results and not give your body the energy
it needs to get the most out of each workout.
Personally, everything we eat, we love and enjoy. We aim to fuel our mind and body in
order to get the most out of everyday. As a result, there isn't too much difference
between eating healthy or eating soul-foods for us!
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What we like to eat
Let's wrap it up
It's important to remember that food is about fuelling your mind and body. It should
be enjoyed with family and friends - there is nothing better than sharing a meal with
loved ones. Most importantly, food will help you feel nourished, full of life and fresh.
Having a good relationship with food is key. Remove any guilt associated with eating
and enjoy fuelling your body!
If you combine a healthy relationship with food plus the BURST of endorphins you get
after exercising, you will find that you will clear your mind and that your mood will
improve significantly. You also must keep in mind the importance of rest! Your body
will not 'recover' if you don't allow yourself some time to recharge. Think of sleep like
recharging your iPhone - eventually your body will switch off if you don't give it the
sleep it needs.
Surround yourself with positive, loyal and loving friends that have your back! We
made this program to support all of you and in the hope of helping you grow. We can't
wait to hear how you feel after completing the program!
Keep in mind, if you are not feeling your best, the feeling will pass. It may be 'that time
of the month' or just a random off day. Tomorrow is a NEW day - a time to reset and
refocus.
Remember, don't be too hard on yourself and make the most of every day!
Carbs are the body's main Good fats can be found in Protein is essential in the
energy source. foods such as vegetables, building and repair of your
They help fuel your brain, nuts and eggs. bodies tissue
kidneys, heart muscles and Fats can help you absorb Protein acts as a building
central nervous system essential vitamins block for your muscles
They are vital in order to Fats play an important role (helps you maintain
get the most out of your in reducing the risk of heart muscle mass and promotes
training. disease and strokes muscle growth)
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What we like to eat / = OR
(P): High in Protein
(F): High in Fats
(C): High in Carbs
Avocado Toast:
Toast with a protein shake (C) Wholemeal or gluten free bread
(C) Wholemeal or gluten free toast with any (F) Avocado
spread Top with some smoked salmon or tuna if desired and
(P) Protein powder in almond milk or water garnish with lemon, pink himilayan salt & pepper
Oats
Almond milk
(C) Traditional or quick oats Snacks
(P) Vegan protein powder Carrots and hommus
Top with whatever you like, such as: banana,
sugar free maple syrup, nut spread, berries Fruit
Rice cakes with almond butter and honey
Dairy free yogurt with granola and fruit
Chia pudding with frozen berries
Protein ball or bliss ball
DInner Protein bar
Smoothie
Veggies & Protein Apple slices with almond butter
(C): Sweet potato or pumpkin Nuts
(P): White Fish/Quorn fillets/Salmon Fillet
Include a side of green veggies such as
broccoli, green beans, peas etc.
Pasta:
(C & P): Red lentil pasta
(F): Vegan cheese
Healthy Burger:
(C): Gluten free burger bun
(P&F): Beyond meat patty
(F): Vegan cheese
Add what you like, such as onion, lettuce,
beetroot, tomato, BBQ sauce
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LETS BEGIN!
3 Timer
Does your workout involve a timer? We suggest downloading 'SIT' or
any other interval timer app you prefer! It's free and easy to use.
Select how many seconds on (action) and how many seconds off
(break). Select how many rounds or sets you need for the circuit and it
should automatically calculate it all for you. Have the timer ready to
go before your workout begins so you can just hit play!
4 Let's do this.
Grab your drink bottle, towel and turn on your favourite workout
playlist. It's time to work up a sweat.
Reference
How to make a movement easier
“The best thing about starting at the beginning is you can only
go forward.” – adele basheer 20
An explanation of the key terms
EMOM stands for Every Minute On the Minute
In an EMOM workout, there are a series of exercises that you must complete. You
will have a total of 1 minute, which will be split into work and rest. This will mean
that you start exercising at the beginning of each minute. For example, an exercise
may say 40 seconds on/ 20 seconds off. Here you exercise for the first 40 seconds of
the minute and then rest for the remaining 20 seconds. You then move on to the
next exercise.
Circuits
A circuit is a group of exercises that you work your way through for a specified
number of rounds. Keep an eye on the 'notes' in each workout to determine the
required number of rounds or length of time you must repeat each circuit for.
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Reps | Sets
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The group of exercises on the left are coupled together and separated from the rest
of the exercises by a line (beneath). This means that you will have to complete both
of these exercises before moving on to the next lot of movements. You will start
with A1 then move to A2 and, in this case, you will need to repeat this 4 times.
The same thing goes for the group of exercises on the right. You will start C1
(Close grip push ups), followed by C2 (Plank rocks) and finally C3.
You will repeat C1, C2 and C3 three times as you have 'three' sets in total.
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An explanation of the key terms
REPS & SETS
Rep: one single exercise.
Reps: the amount of times you must complete that exercise each set.
Sets: the number of rounds that need to be completed of the given reps.
Reps | Sets
The first exercise is D1 and you will need to complete 8 reps (do 8 bunny hops). You
will then move on to D2 which involves 20 reps (do 20 toe touches). Complete D1,
followed by D2 3 times (3 sets).
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An explanation of the key terms
The breakdown:
Strength (STR)
Cardio (FIT)
Abs, butt, thighs (ABT)
Recovery (REC)
INDEX
Please refer to the index at the back of the book for a step-by-step guide to every
exercise and stretch! We have also taken photos of each movement to make it easier
for you to understand.
Keep an eye out for the pink asterisks throughout the program. If you have a
small resistance band (booty band), place it just above your knees to increase
the intensity and burn in your glutes!
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Testing Week
CARDIO TESTing
Complete this test within the first week of your 6-week guide.
Record how long it takes you to complete 4 rounds of the following
exercises.
It took me
Testing Circuit (4 rounds)- set your timer and go! ________________
10 Burpees to complete the
10 Squat Jumps Complete this circuit 4 circuit.
10 Moving Planks times! Don't forget to set
20 Shoulder Taps your timer.
20 Crunches
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Monday Week 1 - Upper Body
STR
WARM UP
remember
5 Walk-Out Push Ups How to make a movement easier
10 Back Slaps
10 Squat x2 How to make a movement harder
20 Butt Kicks
20 Star Jumps
45 sec backwards)
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Tuesday Week 1 - Lower Body
STR
WARM UP Don't forget to look out
for a
and intensify with a
Complete 1 round
resistance band if you
10 Squat Stretches 10 Crab Walks (e/s)
have one!
10 BW Squats 10 Glute Bridges
5 Hamstring Walk-Outs 20 Mountain Climbers
A2 Glute Bridges 10 | 4 Push through your heels and squeeze your bum
at the top for 2 seconds.
10 forwards /
D1 Duck Walks 10 back | 3 Take small steps. Try not to stand up.
D2 Standing Single 10 e/s | 3 Focus on using only your glute to raise your
leg. Place hands on wall to increase balance.
Leg Kick Back
Cool down
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Wednesday Week 1 - Full Body
FIT
WARM UP Count Up Workout
1, 2, 3... 9, 10.
10 Squats
8 Push ups
10 Mountain Climbers x2 Complete 1 of each, followed by 2 of each
8 Lumber Rotations and so on until you have reached 10!
30 High Knees After each round: 30 bicycle kicks
Count UP Workout
Walking Lunges
(alternating lunges if you don't have space)
Squat Jumps
5 min ab blitz
30 Scissor Kicks
30 Ankle Taps
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Thursday Week 1 - Core & Glutes
ABT
Three circuits in total
// Circuit 1: Glutes (use your resistance band for this WARM UP
circuit if you have one!)
// Circuit 2: Abs 15 Star Jumps
// Circuit 3: Legs 15 Butt Kicks x3
15 High Knees
Note* complete each circuit before moving on
Glutes
Clam Shells Left
Straight Leg Pulses Left Complete three rounds
Donkey Kicks Left 1st round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
2nd round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Clam Shells Right
3rd round: 25 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Straight Leg Pulses Right
Donkey Kicks Right
Abs
Ankle Taps
Table Top Leg Extensions Complete three rounds
Sit Ups 1st round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
2nd round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Scissor Kicks
3rd round: 25 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Bicycle Kicks
Moving Planks
Legs
Sumo Squats Complete three rounds
Lunge with Knee Drive 1st round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Squat Pulses 2nd round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
3rd round: 25 seconds on: 10 seconds off
High Knees
Body Weight Twerks
Kneel to Squat
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Friday Week 1 - Full Body
STR
WARM UP
16 Star Jumps
16 Shoulder Taps
x2
8 Push ups (knees)
10 Back slaps
C2 Glute Bridge Pulses 12 | 4 Lower yourself halfway and pulse back up.
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Saturday Week 1 - Full Body
FIT
WARM UP
10 Squats
Note: Complete circuit 1 and then move
10 Push Ups (knees)
8 Lumber Rotations x2 onto circuit 2. Finish with a 5 min ab
10 e/s Leg Swings
blitz!
20 Butt Kicks
Circuit 1 Circuit 2
3 x rounds 3 x rounds
40 seconds on; 20 seconds off 40 seconds on; 20 seconds off
5 min ab blitz
20 Ankle Taps
20 Plank Reaches
20 Sit Ups
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Sunday Week 1 - Recovery
Rcv
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Part 2
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goals
LET'S BREAK DOWN
YOUR WEEKLY
GOALS.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE THIS
WEEK? WE HAVE LISTED A FEW TO GET YOU
STARTED.
TIp:
Write down your
goals in order of
importance.
Don't forget to
tick them off as
you go!
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"It is not that we don't have the
strength within us...
- Miranda Kerr
1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________
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Monday Week 2 - Upper Body
STR
WARM UP
5 Walk-Out Push Ups remember
10 Back Slaps How to make a movement easier
10 Squat x2
20 Butt Kicks How to make a movement harder
20 Star Jumps
C2 Straight Arm Circles 1.5 min | 4 Keep your arms straight (at shoulder height)
(45 sec forwards/ and core on tight. Hold small weights (1kg -
45 sec backwards) 2kg) or bottles full of water.
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Tuesday Week 2 - Lower Body
STR
WARM UP
Complete 1 round
10 Squat Stretches 10 Crab Walks (e/s)
10 BW Squats 10 Glute Bridges
5 Hamstring Walk-Outs 20 Mountain Climbers
A2 Glute Bridges 10 | 4 Push through your heels and squeeze your bum
at the top for 3 seconds.
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Wednesday Week 2 - Full Body
FIT
WARM UP How to complete the workout:
Circuit 1 (set 7 minute timer)
10 Sumo Squats 30 sec - 1 min break
8 Push ups
8 Lumber Rotations x2 Circuit 2 (set 7 minute timer)
20 Star Jumps 30 sec -1 min break
20 Butt Kicks Circuit 1 (set 7 minute timer)
30 sec - 1 min break
Circuit 2 (set 7 minute timer)
Finish with 5 min ab blitz
5 min ab blitz
15 Leg Raises
20 Sit Ups
25 Russian Twists
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Thursday Week 2 - Core & Glutes
ABT
Three circuits in total
// Circuit 1: Glutes (use your resistance band for this WARM UP
circuit if you have one!)
// Circuit 2: Abs 15 Star Jumps
// Circuit 3: Legs 15 Butt Kicks x3
15 High Knees
Note* complete each circuit before moving on
Glutes
Clam Shells Left
Straight Leg Pulses Left Complete three rounds
Donkey Kicks Left 1st round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
2nd round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Clam Shells Right
3rd round: 25 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Straight Leg Pulses Right
Donkey Kicks Right
Abs
Ankle Taps
Table Top Leg Extensions Complete three rounds
Sit Ups 1st round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
2nd round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Scissor Kicks
3rd round: 25 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Bicycle Kicks
Moving Planks
Legs
Sumo Squats Complete three rounds
Lunge with Knee Drive 1st round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Squat Pulses 2nd round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
3rd round: 25 seconds on: 10 seconds off
High Knees
Body Weight Twerks
Kneel to Squat
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Friday Week 2 - Full Body
STR
WARM UP
16 Star Jumps
16 Shoulder Taps
x2
8 Push ups (knees)
10 Back slaps
C2 Glute Bridge Pulses 20 | 4 Lower yourself halfway and pulse back up.
D1 Scissor Kicks Lock on your core and place your hands under
20 | 4
your bum to support your lower back.
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Saturday Week 2 - Full Body
FIT
WARM UP
Note: Only a quick 1 minute water
10 Squats
break between circuits! Finish with a 5
10 Push Ups (knees)
x2 min ab blitz!
8 Lumber Rotations
20 Butt Kicks
Circuit 1 Circuit 2
3 x rounds 2 x rounds
45 seconds on; 10 seconds off 45 seconds on; 10 seconds off
5 min ab blitz
Repeat the following until your 5 minute timer is up!
10 Moving Planks
15 Sit Ups
30 Ankle Taps
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Sunday Week 2 - Recovery
Rcv
Part 1
Part 2
Butterfly Stretch
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Check in with yourself
Being grateful changes your mindset and helps you create a positive attitude. It
shifts your focus from what you don't have, to what you do. Gratitude is key to
success and life in general. You must embrace and accept yourself and appreciate
everything you have.
Be you and be proud of who you are. You will shine brighter than ever before.
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Tuesday Week 3 - Lower Body
STR
WARM UP
10 Squat Stretches
10 Glute Walk-outs
10 Squats
x2
10 Donkey Kicks
A1 Bulgarian Lunges 8e/s | 5 Keep your chest proud and get low.
C3 Crab Walks 10 e/s | 4 Take 10 steps to your right, then left (try not
to stand up
finisher
Cool down
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Wednesday Week 3 - Full Body
FIT
WARM UP
10 Squats
8 Push Ups Complete each circuit as quickly as you
20 Bicycle Kicks x2 can. Enjoy a 1 minute rest between
8 Lumber Rotations circuit. Finish with an ab blitz.
30 High Knees
Circuit Workout
Circuit 4 X 3 Rounds
10 Push Ups
10 Tricep Dips
5 Mountain Climbers, 5 Double Mountain Climbers
ab blitz
Set an interval timer: 45 seconds on; 15 seconds off.
Complete the rounds of the following:
Bicycle Kicks
Sit Ups
Ankle Taps
Leg Raises
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Thursday Week 3 - Core & Glutes
ABT
Complete required rounds of each circuit before
moving on.
WARM UP
// Circuit 1: Glutes (don't forget your resistance band
if you have one!) 15 Star Jumps
// Circuit 2: Abs 15 Butt Kicks x3
// Circuit 3: Legs 15 High Knees
Glutes
Donkey Kick Left
Straight Leg Circles Left Complete three rounds
Straight Leg Pulses Left 1st round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
2nd round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Donkey Kick Right
3rd round: 25 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Straight Leg Circles Right
Straight Leg Pulses Right
Abs
Crunch and Twist
Complete three rounds
Bicycle Kicks 1st round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Leg Flutters 2nd round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Plank Shoulder Taps 3rd round: 25 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Leg Raises
Russian Twists
Legs
Lunge Pulses (Left leg forward)
Lunge Pulses (Right leg forward)
Complete three rounds
Body Weight Squats 1st round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Jumping Lunges 2nd round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Squat Hold 3rd round: 25 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Burpees
Cool down
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Friday Week 3 - Full Body
STR
WARM UP
10 Lunges
10 Lumbar Rotations
20 High Knees x2
20 Butt Kicks
20 Arm Holds
Body-weight Squat Stay low and pulse. Don't straighten your legs.
B1 20 | 4
Pulses
B2 Arm Circles Forwards, 45 sec | 4 Complete each for 45 seconds (total of 1.5
finisher
Squat Jumps
Start at 6 reps of each. Decrease your
Burpees
reps each round by 1 and keep
BW Twerks
counting down until you are done!
Push Ups
e.g. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Double Mountain Climbers
Cool down
LET'S DO THIS
Follow our cool down on page 78.
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Saturday Week 3 - Full Body
FIT
Circuit 1 x 2 rounds
WARM UP 30 sec - 1 min water break
Circuit 1 Circuit 2
2 x rounds 3 x rounds
40 seconds on; 20 seconds off 40 seconds on; 20 seconds off
Cool down
Follow our cool down on page 78. LET'S DO THIS
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Sunday Week 3 - Recovery/Mobility Rcv
Time to stretch
Hold each stretch for 30 seconds. e/a = each arm
e/l = each leg
e/s = each side
Lumbar Rotations (e/s)
Cat and Cow
Childs Pose
Seated Hamstring Stretch (double leg)
Seated Hamstring Stretch (single leg)
Lunge Hip Flexor Stretch (e/l)
Standing Quad Stretch (e/l)
Chest Wall Stretch (e/a)
Lower Back Dead Hang
Happy Sunday! Do
something for YOU today.
This could be anything -
enjoy a walk, cook your
favourite recipe, have a
bath or pamper yourself
with a DIY at home facial...
get creative.
Ash & Liv xx
Most importantly, remember to smile! A smile will not only bring you
instant happiness, but a feeling of confidence.
20 Leg Raises
40 Russian Twists
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15 Toe Taps
20 Sit Ups
20 Shoulder Taps
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Monday Week 4 - Upper Body
STR
WARM UP
10 Star Jumps
10 Lumbar Rotations
5 Walk-Outs
x2
20 Arm Circles
B2 Tricep Dips (time under 10 | 4 2 seconds down, 2 seconds up. Keep your
tension) shoulders back and squeeze your triceps at
the top of the movement.
Cool down
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Tuesday Week 4 - Lower Body
STR
WARM UP
10 Squat Stretches
10 Glute Walk-outs
10 Squats
x2
10 Donkey Kicks
A1 Bulgarian Lunges 10e/s | 5 Keep your chest proud and get low.
C3 Crab Walks 15 e/s | 4 Take 10 steps to your right, then left (try not
to stand up
finisher
Cool down
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Wednesday Week 4 - Full Body
FIT
How to complete the workout:
WARM UP Circuit 1 (set 7 minute timer)
Circuit Workout
Circuit 1 Circuit 2
ab Burn
Finish with a max plank effort! Set a timer and see how long you can last for!
Cool down
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Thursday Week 4 - Core & Glutes
ABT
Complete required rounds of each circuit before
moving on.
WARM UP
// Circuit 1: Glutes (don't forget your resistance band
if you have one!) 15 Star Jumps
// Circuit 2: Abs 15 Butt Kicks x3
// Circuit 3: Legs 15 High Knees
Glutes
Donkey Kick Left
Straight Leg Circles Left Complete three rounds
Straight Leg Pulses Left 1st round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
2nd round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Donkey Kick Right
3rd round: 25 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Straight Leg Circles Right
Straight Leg Pulses Right
Abs
Crunch and Twist
Complete three rounds
Bicycle Kicks 1st round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Leg Flutters 2nd round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Plank Shoulder Taps 3rd round: 25 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Leg Raises
Russian Twists
Legs
Lunge Pulses (Left leg forward)
Lunge Pulses (Right leg forward)
Complete three rounds
Body Weight Squats 1st round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Jumping Lunges 2nd round: 40 seconds on: 15 seconds off
Squat Hold 3rd round: 25 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Burpees
Cool down
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Friday Week 4 - Full Body
STR
WARM UP
10 Lunges
10 Lumbar Rotations
20 High Knees x2
20 Butt Kicks
30 sec Arm Hold
Body-weight Squat Stay low and pulse. Don't straighten your legs.
B1 30 | 4
Pulses
B2 Arm Circles Forwards, 45 sec | 4 Complete each for 45 seconds (total of 1.5
Arm Circles Backwards each min). Don't drop your arms! Hold weight.
finisher
Squat Jumps
Start at 6 reps of each. Decrease your
Burpees
reps each round by 1 and keep
BW Twerks
counting down until you are done!
Moving Planks
e.g. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Mountain Climbers
Cool down
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Saturday Week 4 - Full Body
FIT
Circuit 1 x 2 rounds
WARM UP 30 sec - 1 min water break
Circuit 1 Circuit 2
2 x rounds 3 x rounds
40 seconds on; 20 seconds off 40 seconds on; 20 seconds off
Cool down
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Sunday Week 4 - Recovery/Mobility Rcv
Time to stretch
Recovery is so important!
On Sundays we often
incorporate a short walk.
You always feel better
after getting some fresh
air and clearing your
mind.
Ash & Liv xx
5 min ab blitz
Repeat the following until your 5 minute timer is up! TIp:
To reduce difficulty,
20 Toe Touches
complete side
20 Opposite Toe Touches
planks on knees
20 Side Plank Pulses (e/s)
20 Table Top Leg Extensions
LET'S DO THIS
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IT'S TIME TO REFLECT.
I completed my assignment
TIp:
Write down anything
you accomplished
that made you
feel proud
LET'S DO THIS
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Monday Week 5 - Upper Body
STR
WARM UP Reminder
10 Incline Push Ups How to make a movement easier
20 Arm Swings
10 Back Slaps x2 How to make a movement harder
20 Mountain Climbers
10 Squat Stretches
B3 Wall Assisted Tri Ext. 12 | 4 Walk your feet further away from the
wall.
Cool down
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Tuesday Week 5 - Lower Body
STR
WARM UP
10 Alternating Lunges
10 Lunge Rotations
10 Cat and Cows x2
10 Push Ups
20 High Knees
C2 Prisoner Squat Hold 30 sec | 4 Keep your chest open and your knees at 90º.
Cool down
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Wednesday Week 5 - Full Body
FIT
Any Exercise
WARM UP
Any Order
chipper
5 min ab blitz
Cool down
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Thursday Week 5 - Core & Glutes
ABT
Three circuits in total
// Circuit 1: Glutes (don't forget your resistance band WARM UP
if you have one!)
// Circuit 2: Abs 15 Star Jumps
// Circuit 3: Legs 15 Butt Kicks x3
15 High Knees
Note* complete each circuit before moving on
Glutes
Crab Walks
Glute Bridges Complete three rounds
Fire Hydrants Left 1st round: 40 seconds on: 10 seconds off
2nd round: 40 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Clam Shells Left
3rd round: 25 seconds on: 5 seconds off
Fire Hydrants Right
Claim Shells Right
Abs
Toe Touches
Crunch & Twist Complete three rounds
Russian Twists 1st round: 40 seconds on: 10 seconds off
2nd round: 40 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Ankle Taps
3rd round: 25 seconds on: 5 seconds off
Bicycle Kicks
Plank
Legs
Body Weight Squats
Jumping Lunges
Complete three rounds
Squat Jumps 1st round: 40 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Squat Hold 2nd round: 40 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Pulsing Lunges 3rd round: 25 seconds on: 5 seconds off
Burpees
Cool down
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Friday Week 5 - Whole Body
STR
WARM UP
10 Cat Cows
10 Squats
10 Alternating Push Ups x2
20 e/s Arm Circles
10 Lunge Rotation
A3 Curtsey Lunges 10e/s | 4 Keep your chest open and core on tight for
balance.
B1 Sumo Squat Pulses 20 | 4 Stay deep in your squat - don't stand up!
B2 Plank Reaches 18 | 4 Keep back straight and core locked on.
B3 Glute Walk-Outs 15 | 4 Push your heels into the ground and take 1
inch steps.
C1 Crunch and Twist 16 | 4 Get your right elbow to left knee. Repeat on
opposite side.
C2 4 Lunge Pulses, 8e/s | 4 Complete all 8 on one side then switch legs.
1 Knee Drive
C3 Lay Down Push Ups 12 | 4 Come down on your toes and then push back
up on your knees.
Ab finisher
Set your timer for 5 minutes and complete as many rounds as possible!
20 Bicycle Kicks
20 Ankle Taps
20 Sit Ups
Cool down
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Saturday Week 5 - Full Body
FIT
WARM UP Set 9 min timer - complete circuit 1
30 sec - 1 min water break
10 Squats Set 9 min timer - complete circuit 2
5 Walk Out Push Ups 30 sec - 1 min water break
40 Star Jumps x2
Set 9 min timer - complete circuit 1
10 Squat Jumps
15 Sit Ups 30 sec - 1 min water break
Set 9 min timer - complete circuit 2
FINISHED!
Circuit 1
10 x Jumping Lunges
10 x Push Ups
Continue to repeat this
10 x Moving Plank circuit until your 9 minute
timer goes off!
10 x Double Mountain Climbers
10 x High Knees
Circuit 2
20 x Squat Pulses
Continue to repeat this
20 x Crab Walks circuit until your 9 minute
timer goes off!
20 x Prisoner Sumo Squats
20 x Sit Ups
Cool down
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Sunday Week 5 - Recovery
Rcv
T i m e Ptaor tS t1r e t c h
Congratulations!
Only one week to go! You should be so
proud of how far you have come. Bring
on week 6!
Ash & Liv xx
YOU'RE DONE
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To-do List
PRIORITISE YOUR TO
DO LIST.
We suggest writing a to-do list every Sunday night! This will help you plan
out your week, stay organised and be proactive.
Start with your 3 most important tasks! Often we can put off major tasks
when they are the most important ones of all!
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INSIDE EACH
DAY IS A NEW
BEGINNING,
THE CHANCE TO
GIVE, TO GROW,
TO CREATE THE
LIFE OF YOUR
DREAMS.
- Adele Basheer
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Monday Week 6 - Upper Body
STR
WARM UP
10 Incline Push Ups
20 e/s Arm Circles
10 Back Slaps x2
20 Mountain Climbers
10 Squat Stretches
B3 Wall Assisted Tri Ext. 12 | 4 Walk your feet further away from the
wall. Walk your feet closer to the wall.
Cool down
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Tuesday Week 6 - Lower Body
STR
WARM UP
10 Alternating Lunges
10 Lunge Rotations
10 Cat and Cows x2
10 Push Ups
20 High Knees
B1 Crab Walks 12 e/s | 4 Stay deep in your squat. Don't straighten legs.
C2 Prisoner Squat Hold 45 sec | 4 Keep your chest open and your knees at 90º.
Cool down
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Wednesday Week 6 - Full Body
FIT
Set timer for 7 min - complete circuit 1
WARM UP 30 sec - 1 min water break
Set timer for 7 min - complete circuit 2
10 Squats 30 sec - 1 min water break
8 Push ups
x2 Set timer for 7 min - complete circuit 1
15 Sit Ups
8 Lumber Rotations 30 sec - 1 min water break
30 High Knees Set timer for 7 min - complete circuit 2
30 sec - 1 min water break
MAX PLANK EFFORT!
Circuit 1
20 x Crunches
20 x Shoulder Taps
Complete as many rounds as you
20 x Sumo Squats can until your 7 minute timer
goes off!
20 x Body Weight Twerks
20 x Burpees
Circuit 2
10 x Broad Jumps
20 x Moving Planks
Complete as many rounds as you
20 x Squat Jumps can until your 7 minute timer goes
off!
20 x Lunge Pulses
20 x Push Ups
AB BURN
Put your timer on and see how long you
can plank for! Squeeze those glutes, keep
that core engaged and don't forget to
breath!
Cool down
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Thursday Week 6 - Core & Glutes
ABT
Three circuits in total
// Circuit 1: Glutes (don't forget your resistance band WARM UP
if you have one!)
// Circuit 2: Abs 15 Star Jumps
// Circuit 3: Legs 15 Butt Kicks x3
15 High Knees
Note* complete each circuit before moving on
Glutes
Crab Walks
Glute Bridges Complete three rounds
Fire Hydrants Left 1st round: 40 seconds on: 10 seconds off
2nd round: 40 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Clam Shells Left
3rd round: 25 seconds on: 5 seconds off
Fire Hydrants Right
Claim Shells Right
Abs
Toe Touches
Crunch & Twist Complete three rounds
Russian Twists 1st round: 40 seconds on: 10 seconds off
2nd round: 40 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Ankle Taps
3rd round: 25 seconds on: 5 seconds off
Bicycle Kicks
Plank
Legs
Body Weight Squats
Jumping Lunges
Complete three rounds
Squat Jumps 1st round: 40 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Squat Hold 2nd round: 40 seconds on: 10 seconds off
Pulsing Lunges 3rd round: 25 seconds on: 5 seconds off
Burpees
Cool down
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Friday Week 6 - Whole Body
STR
WARM UP
10 Cat Cows
10 Squats
10 Alternating Push Ups x2
20 e/s Arm Circles
10 Lunge Rotation
B1 Sumo Squat Pulses 25 | 4 Stay deep in your squat - don't stand up!
B3 Straight Leg Pulses 15 e/s | 4 Squeeze your glute at the top of each pulse.
C1 Crunch and Twist 20 | 4 Get your right elbow to left knee. Repeat on
opposite side.
C2 4 Lunge Pulses, 8e/s | 4 Complete all 8 on one side then switch legs.
1 Knee Drive
C3 Walk Out Double Push Ups 8 | 4 For the push up, come down on your toes and
then push back up on your knees.
Ab finisher
Set your timer for 5 minutes and complete as many rounds as possible!
20 Bicycle Kicks
20 Ankle Taps
20 Sit Ups
Cool down
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Saturday Week 6 - Full Body
FIT
Set timer for 7 min - complete circuit 1
WARM UP 30 sec - 1 min water break
Set timer for 7 min - complete circuit 2
10 Squats
8 Push ups 30 sec - 1 min water break
15 Sit Ups x2 Set timer for 7 min - complete circuit 1
8 Lumber Rotations 30 sec - 1 min water break
30 High Knees
Set timer for 7 min - complete circuit 2
30 sec - 1 min water break
Time for a 10 min GLUTE BURN!
CIRCUIT 1 CIRCUIT - 2
10 x Push Ups 20 x Mountain Climbers
10 Glute Bridges
1 min Squat Hold
Cool down
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Sunday Week 6 - Recovery
Rcv
T i m e Ptaor tS t1r e t c h
YOU'RE DONE
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Descending ab Blitz
Challenge
Descending Ab workout - 25, 20, 15, 10, 5
Start with 25 reps of each movement. Complete one round.
Complete round 2 at 20 reps of each exercise.
Continue to reduce reps by 5 each round!
Your final round is 5 reps of each exercise!
Descending Ab Burn
Moving Planks
Complete the following reps of each
Scissor Kicks
25, 20, 15, 10, 5
Mountain Climbers Try not to break!
Sit Ups
GOOD LUCK!
Ash & Liv xx
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Cool Down
Option 1
Option 2
2. Get into a deep floor lunge with arms on hips. Push your hips forward
to stretch your hip flexors and hold for 30 seconds with your left leg
forward. To intensify, raise up your right arm (opposite to front leg)
and take a deep breath in. Follow this with a 30 second stretch with
your right leg forward. Repeat 3 times on each leg.
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Cool Down Continued
3. Stand up tall with a slight bend in your knees and raise your left arm
up into the air. Lean over to your right side (opposite to arm in air).
Make sure you only lean to the side and not forwards or backwards.
Take 3, slow, deep breaths in & out before switching sides. Repeat 3
times on each side.
4. Move into a table top position and complete 1 cat cow movement.
Bring your chest down and curve your back, then, raise your back up
high and squeeze your glutes. Directly following this movement, sit
your bum back down on to your heels and get into a child's pose. Hold
this pose for 10 seconds. Repeat the cat cow into childs pose 5 times.
5. Sit on the ground with your left leg straight and right leg bent at the
knee (in a butterfly position). Lean forward and walk your hands along
your left leg. Aim for your toes. Hold the stretch for 20–30 seconds.
Repeat three times and then change legs.
6. Ab stretch. Lay flat on your tummy and straighten your arms to raise
your chest tall. Feel a stretch through your abs and lower back. Take 5
deep breaths. Lower yourself back down to your stomach and repeat 3
times.
7. Single leg lumbar rotations. Lay on your back and bring your right
knee over to your left side. Place your arms horizontally and look right
(the opposite direction to your knee). Relax your body and feel a
stretch in your glute and back. Keep your shoulder blades flat on the
ground and let your knee fall towards the ground. Hold for 10 seconds.
Repeat on the opposite side. Complete 3 times on each side.
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It's time to re-test
CARDIO TEST
Complete this test within the first week of your 6-week guide.
It took me
Record how long it takes you to complete four rounds of the ________________
following exercises. to complete the
circuit.
Testing Circuit (4 rounds)- set your timer and go!
10 Burpees
10 Squat Jumps Complete this circuit 4
10 Moving Planks times! Don't forget to set
20 Shoulder Taps your timer.
20 Crunches
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You have officially completed
the Tone from Home
6-week guide!
If you don't know how to perform an We would love to hear about your
exercise, visit the index at the back of results from the 6-week program! Please
the book. Here our trainers explain email mesciatwinsfit@gmail.com!
whats involved in each movement!
Ankle Taps
1. Start by lying flat on your back with your feet
planted. Keep your knees at 90° and raise your
shoulders off the ground, activating your abs.
2. Reach down and tap your left ankle with your left
hand and repeat on the right side. Keep your core
on tight.
Back Extension
1. Start by lying face down on your stomach with
your arms out to the side of your body and your
hands flat on the ground.
2. Lift your chest and legs off the ground by
squeezing your hamstrings, glutes and back. Hold
this for the given time and relax back to the
starting position. You should feel this from your
shoulder blades all the way to your hamstrings.
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INDEX
Back slaps
1. Kneeling or standing, swing your arms either side of
your body to feel a stretch at the front of your
shoulders.
2. Swing them across your body and ‘slap’ your back.
Swing them back open and repeat.
Bicycle Kicks
1. Start by lying flat on your back with your legs out
straight and heels lifted off the ground, slightly.
Place your hands behind your head and lift your
shoulders off the ground.
2. Bend your left knee into your chest and turn your
right elbow in towards that knee. Slightly touch
your elbow and knee and return to the starting
position. Repeat this on the opposite side.
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INDEX
Broad Jumps
1. Complete a squat jump with plenty of room in
front of you. As you get to the bottom of your
squat, explosively jump forward, landing softly on
your feet.
2. This traveling squat jump is called a broad jump.
Repeat for required reps.
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INDEX
Clam Shells
1. Start laying down on your left hand side. From this
position you want to bend your knees. Keep your
feet together. This is your starting position.
2. Raise your left knee up as far as you can whilst
squeezing your glute at the top on the movement.
Your ankles should remain stacked. Lower your
knee back down to the starting position and repeat
reps required before changing to your right side.
Crab Walks
1. Start in a standing position with your feet
positioned at shoulder width apart and your toes
facing outwards, slightly.
2. Bend at your hips and knees simultaneously and
lower your butt towards your ankles while pushing
your knees forward.
3. Lower yourself until your knees are at 90º and
focus on keeping your back straight, chest open
and shoulders back (you are now in a squat
position).
4. Take very small steps to the left (about 4cm per
step) for the specified amount of reps or time.
Repeat with the same number of steps or reps to
the right.
5. To increase intensity of this movement, place your
booty band above your knees and repeat.
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INDEX
Crunch and Twist
1. Start by lying flat on your back with your feet
planted. Keep your knees at 90° and raise your
shoulders off the ground, activating your abs.
2. Exhale and turn your right elbow in towards your
left knee. Slightly touch your elbow on your knee.
3. Inhale as you return to the starting position.
Repeat this on the opposite side.
Curtsey Lunge
1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Take a big step
back with your right leg, crossing it behind your left.
2. Bend your knees and lower your hips until your left
knee is almost 90 degrees. This will leave you with
your front foot planted and your back heel raised.
3. Keep your torso upright and your hips and shoulders
as square as possible.
4. Push hard through your front foot and raise your
body up to your standing position. Now you are back
at the start. Alternate legs and repeat for required
reps.
Duck Walks
(the same as crab walks, but instead of taking steps
to the left and right, you take steps forwards and
then backwards)
1. Start in a standing position with your feet
positioned at shoulder width apart and your toes
facing outwards.
2. Lower yourself until your knees are at 90º (you
are now in a squat position).
3. Take the required steps forward (about 4cm per
step). Repeat moving backwards.
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INDEX
Donkey Kicks
1. Get on all fours, with your hands stacked directly
under shoulders, and knees under hips. Make sure
your back is flat (pretend you are balancing a cup of
coffee on your lower back).
2. Without rounding your spine, engage your lower
abdominals. Keeping the 90-degree bend in your
right knee, slowly lift your leg back and up toward
the ceiling. Your max height is right before your back
starts to arch, or your hips begin to rotate. Squeeze
your glute at the top.
3. Return to the starting position. Repeat all reps on
one side, then switch legs.
Note: intensify with resistance band.
Glute Bridges
1. Lay on your back with your hands by your sides,
knees bent, and feet flat on the floor under your
knees.
2. Push through your heels and raise your hips to
create a straight line from your knees to shoulders.
Squeeze your core and your glutes. Hold for
approximately 3 seconds and then return to your
starting position.
a. Note: use a resistance band to intensify this
movement.
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INDEX
Glute Walk-Outs
1. Start by lying flat on your back with your feet
planted. Keep your knees at 90° and raise your hips
off the ground, ensuring you are activating your abs
and squeezing your glutes at all times to keep your
hips up.
2. Take small alternating steps out till both of your
legs are straight with your hips still up. Repeat this
with small alternating steps till your knees are back
at 90°.
High Knees
1. This ones easy! Simply jog on the spot and drive
your knees up as high as possible!
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INDEX
Kneel to Squat
1. Start in a squat hold position.
2. Bend your left knee down onto the floor, followed by your right knee.
3. You want to keep the same leg dominant so use your left leg first to now raise
yourself back up into a squat position.
4. Complete required reps with your left leg. Follow with your right leg dominant.
5. Note: use a towel or mat for your knees if you are training on a hard surface.
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INDEX
Leg Flutters
1. Lay on your back with your legs straight and hands
down your side. You may place your hands under
your bum/lower back for support.
2. Raise your legs off the ground just slightly.
3. While keeping your legs straight, alternate them up
and down in a 'flutter' like motion. They should
never go higher than the image used here.
4. Alternate your legs up and down for the given
amount of reps.
Leg Raises
1. Start by lying on your back with your arms by your
side and your legs out straight.
2. Lift your head and shoulders slightly off the ground
and keep your core on tight.
3. Raise your legs upwards until your hips are at 90º
and lift your butt off the ground slightly. If you find
this to hard, do not lift your butt.
4. Keeping your legs straight, lower your legs back
down. Do not let your legs touch the ground.
Please note: Place your hands under your bum to
take some pressure off your lower back. You may
also slightly bend your legs to make this
movement easer.
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INDEX
Lumbar Rotations
1. Start by lying flat on your back with your feet planted.
Keep your knees at 90° and both of your shoulders fixed
on the ground.
2. Drop your knees from one side of your body to the other
in a twisting motion. Look towards the opposite
direction of your knees to intensify the stretch.
Lunge Pulses
1. Starting in your lunge position, keep your chest open
and shoulders back. Lower your back knee to almost
touch the ground.
2. Push through your heel to bring yourself half way
back up, before returning to your lowest point.
3. Keep your weight distribution even between your
front and back leg while pulsing. Your front knee will
stay slightly bent throughout the whole movement.
Alternating Lunge
1. Start in a standing position with your feet hip distance
apart. Take a large step backwards or forwards,
keeping your foot in line with your hips. This will
leave you with your front foot planted and your back
heel raised. This is called your lunge position.
2. Keeping your chest open and shoulders back, lower
your back knee to almost touch the ground. This is the
lowest part of your lunge.
3. Push hard through your front foot and raise your body
up to your standing height. Alternate legs and repeat.
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INDEX
Lunge Rotations
1. Step back in a lunge.
2. Rotate your body towards the same side as your
front foot.
3. Lunge back into starting position.
4. Now bring your opposite leg backwards and
repeat steps 2 and 3.
Jumping Lunges
1. Starting in your lunge position, keep your chest
open and shoulders back. Lower your left knee to
almost touch the ground.
2. Engage your core and jump up explosively,
alternating your legs. You want to land as softly as
possible.
3. Repeat this motion for the given reps.
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INDEX
Mountain Climbers
1. Place your hands directly under your shoulders
slightly wider than shoulder width.
2. Raise your body up onto your toes, squeeze your
glutes and abs to stabilise your body.
3. Starting with your feet together. Bring one knee
up and in towards your chest. Kick your leg back
out straight behind you. Repeat the action with
your other knee.
Moving Planks
1. Get into a plank position and straighten your arms
directly under your shoulders, slightly wider than
shoulder width apart.
2. Squeeze your glutes and abs to stabilise your body.
3. Rest your left forearm on the ground, followed by
your right. You are now in a plank position.
4. Lift your left forearm off the ground and plant
your hand on the ground. Follow with your right
hand. You should now be in your starting position.
5. Repeat required reps with your left arm dominant
before changing to your right arm.
Plank
1. Start by facing downwards with your forearms and
toes resting on the ground. Push your shoulder
blades upwards, keep your core on tight and
slightly squeeze your glutes.
2. Keep your body as straight as possible while you
hold this position.
Note: You can make things easier by dropping
your knees to the ground.
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INDEX
Plank Reaches
1. Place your elbows directly under your shoulders
slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Your
forearms should be on the ground.
2. Squeeze your glutes and abs to stabilise your body
whilst reaching your left arm out directly in front of
you.
3. Bring your arm back to the starting position with
your elbow directly under your shoulder. Repeat on
your right arm! You may place an object in front of
you to reach and aim for.
Prisoner Squat
1. Start in a standing position with your feet
positioned at shoulder width apart and your toes
facing outwards, slightly.
2. Interlock your fingers and place them behind your
head, on the back of your neck. You will keep your
hands here for the entire movement.
3. Bend at your hips and knees simultaneously and
lower your butt towards your ankles.
4. Lower yourself until your knees are at 90º and focus
on keeping your back straight, chest open and
shoulders back. This is the lowest part of your
squat.
5. Once at the lowest point in your squat, press
through your heels and return to your starting
position.
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INDEX
Push Ups on toes (progression)
1. Place your hands on the ground directly under your
shoulders slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
2. Raise yourself up onto your toes. Squeeze your
glutes and abs to stabilise your body. Ensure you
keep a straight line in your body from your ankles,
through your hips to your shoulders.
3. Bend at your elbows and slowly lower yourself down
until your chest is hovering above the ground.
4. Begin pushing your body back up to the starting
position ensuring your back remains straight, not
lifting or sagging at your hips.
96
INDEX
Russian Twists
1. Begin sitting on the floor with knees bent as in
a "sit-up" position. Keeping your feet together
raise them slightly above the ground.
2. Arms should be held together away from your
body, keep your hands locked together like a
ball or you can hold onto a weight to increase
the difficulty.
3. Lower your hands to the left side of your body,
keeping your core on tight. Once you tap the
ground, return to the starting position and
repeat on the right side.
97
INDEX
Scissor Kicks
1. Lie with your back on the floor, feet out straight
and shoulders lifted. Place your hands under
your bum to support your lower back.
2. Keep your legs together and lift them
approximately 6 inches off the ground.
3. Lock on your abs and squeeze your core.
4. Create a scissor like motion by simultaneously
raising one leg and lowering the other. Do not let
the lower leg touch the ground. Repeat required
reps.
Shoulder Taps
1. Place your hands directly under your shoulders
slightly wider than shoulder width.
2. Squeeze your glutes and abs to stabilise your
body whilst reaching your left hand to lightly tap
your right shoulder. Repeat with your right hand.
Essentially, you are tapping your opposite
shoulder with your opposite hand.
98
INDEX
Single Leg, Glute Bridge
1. Lay down flat on your back with your feet
planted in front of your bottom. Lift your left leg
out straight into the air and separate your knees
slightly.
2. Raise your hips into the air by pushing through
the heel of the planted foot. You want to make a
straight line between your knee and shoulders.
Squeeze your core to stabilise your body.
3. At the peak of your hip thrust, squeeze and
activate your glutes.
4. Lower slightly to disengage your glutes and then
thrust upwards again to contract the muscles.
5. Once finished the given reps, bring the straight
leg down and plant your foot next to the
opposing one. Repeat on the opposite side for
the given reps.
99
INDEX
Sit Ups
1. Lie on your back on the floor and bend your knees.
2. Place your hands behind your head or straight out
in front of you (this can help you with reducing
momentum and placing more emphasis on your
core muscles)
3. Use your core to 'sit up' and lift your upper body
off the ground.
4. Lower your body back to the starting position.
Take your time on the way down - maintain control
and don't let your core switch off.
Squats
1. Start in a standing position with your feet positioned at
shoulder width apart and your toes facing outward
slightly.
2. Bend at your hips and knees simultaneously and lower
your butt towards your ankles.
3. Lower yourself until your knees are at 90º and focus on
keeping your back straight, chest open and shoulders
back.
4. Push up back through your heels to your original
standing position. Squeeze your glutes at the top.
100
INDEX
Squats In and Out
1. Start by completing a regular squat. When you have
lowered your knees to 90º, engage your core and
jump up explosively.
2. As you push off the ground, jump your feet in
together and land back on the ground. You will then
immediately jump up again and return your feet to
your regular squat position before lowering yourself
back down until your knees are at 90º. Repeat for
the required reps.
Squat Jumps
1. Start by completing a regular squat. When you have
lowered yourself until your knees are at 90º, engage
your core and jump up explosively. Land as softly
and quietly as possible.
2. Lower your body back into a squat position. That is
one rep.
101
INDEX
Squat Pulses
1. Start by doing a regular squat as explained above.
Lower yourself until your knees are at 90º, rather
than coming back to the starting position, hold that
seated squat position at the bottom and pulse a
few inches up and down for the required reps.
Squat Stretches
1. Start in a standing position with your feet at
shoulder width apart and your toes facing
outwards, slightly.
2. Bend at your hips and lower your chest towards
your feet. While keeping your legs straight, place
your fingers under your toes. You should feel a
slight stretch through your hamstrings.
3. Bend at your knees and lower your butt towards
your heels. Keep your fingers under your toes and
use your elbows to push your knees in an outward
direction. You should feel a slight stretch through
your inner thighs.
102
INDEX
Squat Jump with 90º Turn
1. Start by completing a regular squat as explained above. When you have lowered yourself
until your knees are at 90º, engage your core and jump up explosively.
2. As you push off the ground spin your body clockwise 90º (1 quarter of the way around).
3. In your next rep as you push off the ground spin your body anticlockwise 90º to return to
the starting position.
Sumo Squats
1. Start in a standing position with your feet wider than
shoulder width apart and your toes facing outwards.
2. Bend at your hips and knees simultaneously and lower your
butt towards your ankles.
3. Lower yourself until your knees are at 90º and focus on
keeping your back straight, chest open and shoulders back.
4. Push up back through your heels to your original standing
position. Squeeze your glutes at the top.
103
INDEX
Star Jumps
1. Stand with your feet together and arms down by your
side.
2. Jump up and spread your arms and legs, landing into a
star shape.
3. Jump back to your starting position and repeat.
104
INDEX
Step Ups
1. Start by placing a bench or chair in front of you.
2. Standing with your feet at shoulder width apart,
focus on keeping your back straight, chest open
and shoulders back.
3. Firmly plant your entire right foot on the bench,
step up on the bench pressing through your heel to
ensure you are activating your glutes and
hamstrings.
4. Bring your left foot up to the bench and stand with
your feet shoulder width apart.
5. Lower your left foot onto the ground followed by
your right foot. Complete specified repetitions
before repeating with your left foot dominant.
105
INDEX
Straight Arm Holds
1. Stand up tall and hold both arms outstretched, to the
sides of your body. Squeeze your shoulder blades
and shoulder muscles. You should now be making a
‘T’ shape with your body. Hold for the specified
amount of time.
106
INDEX
Toe Touches
1. Start by lying flat on your back with your feet up in
the air, directly above your hips.
2. Exhale and lift your shoulders and upper back off the
ground. Raise your arms and reach towards your toes.
3. Inhale and return to the starting position.
Twerks
1. Stand tall, with feet shoulder width apart and toes
facing outwards. Squat until your knees are at 90º.
2. Place your elbows on the inside of your knees and use
them to push your knees out. Keep your hands fisted
together. Your elbows/hands must stay in this
position throughout the whole movement.
3. Straighten your legs slightly. Your bum should raise
and you should feel a burn/stretch in your
hamstrings. Bend to return to your original squat
position and repeat for given reps.
Wall Sit
1. Start by standing with your back against a stable wall.
Lower yourself down with your shoulders and hips
resting back on the wall.
2. Step your feet out and bend your knees - you are now
in a squat (keep your hips and knees at 90º). Press
against the wall for balance. Hold for the given time.
107
INDEX
Walk Out Push Ups
1. Start standing with your feet shoulder width apart. Hinge over at your hips and place
your hands on the ground directly in front of you. You want to keep your legs straight. If
you find this challenging place your legs further apart so you can touch the ground with
your legs straight.
2. Transfer some of your weight onto your hands and begin walking your hands forward
ensuring you keep your legs straight for the entire movement.
3. Once you have walked your hands forward enough to create a straight line from your
ankles, hips and shoulders you will need to choose your push up difficulty. You can find
explanations under ‘pushups’!
a. Push up on toes (progression)
b. Push up on knees (regression)
4. Perform a pushup. Keeping your legs straight you will now walk your hands back towards
your feet to the starting position.
108
INDEX
STRETCHING
Butterfly Stretch
Childs Pose
109
INDEX
Standing Quad Stretch
Lumber Rotations
110
INDEX
Shoulder Stretch
Tricep Stretch
111
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