Yoga 3
Week 6
Contents
Monday
Endurance 1
Be aware of your form as you perform each exercise. Follow the forms demonstrated in the videos. If you feel pain during any of the movements, stop performing that exercise.
Warm-Up
Perform the suggested repetitions of the following warm-up exercises. Then immediately move on to the main exercises of the workout.
W1. Floor Angels
1 set of 6–8 repetitions
Coaching cues: Keep your ribs down and your lower back on the floor.
W2. Forearm Wall Slides
1 set of 10–12 repetitions
Coaching cues: Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together as you lift your arms off the wall.
Endurance Circuit
Cycle through all four of the exercises. Do each exercise for 45 seconds. Take a 15-second rest between each exercise. After performing all four exercises, rest for 30–90 seconds and then repeat the same circuit. Depending on your fitness level, complete anywhere from four to six rounds of the four-exercise circuit.
1A. Y, T, W Raise
4–6 sets of 45 seconds
Coaching cues: Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you raise your arms.
1B. Seal Jacks
4–6 sets of 45 seconds
Coaching cues: If you are unable to jump, simply step one leg out to the side and alternate.
1C. Plank to Alternate Pike
4–6 sets of 45 seconds
Coaching cues: Move slowly and in a controlled manner.
1D. Double-Unders
4–6 sets of 45 seconds
Coaching cues: Rotate the jump rope underneath you twice for each jump. Land softly.
Alternate Exercise Option—Jump Rope
4–6 sets of 45 seconds
Coaching cues: Land softly.
Tuesday
Full-Body Fitness 1
Be aware of your form as you perform each exercise. Follow the forms demonstrated in the videos. If you feel pain during any of the movements, stop performing that exercise.
Warm-Up
Perform the suggested repetitions of the following warm-up exercises. Then immediately move on to the main exercises of the workout.
W1. Cat-Cow
1 set of 4–6 repetitions
Coaching cues: Breathe in as you lower your stomach and look up. Breathe out as you round your spine upward.
W2. Bird Dog
1 set of 4–6 repetitions per side
Coaching cues: Keep your abs drawn up into your spine as you reach.
W3. Spider-Man with Reach
1 set of 4–6 repetitions per side
Coaching cues: Move from position to position in a controlled manner.
Full-Body Fitness Circuit
Perform one set of each exercise. Rest 60 seconds. Then return to the first exercise in the group and perform one more set of each exercise. Continue this pattern until you complete the suggested number of sets for each exercise in the group.
1A. Plyometric Push-Ups
2–4 sets of 10–12 repetitions
Coaching cues: Explosively press up and lift hands off the floor with each rep.
1B. Walking Lunges
2–4 sets of 12–15 repetitions per leg
Coaching cues: Maintain balance and 90-degree angles at both knees as you lower.
1C. Back Widow
2–4 sets of 12–15 repetitions
Coaching cues: Place your elbows on a pad. Drive your elbows into the ground and lift your upper back off the floor.
1D. Front Plank
2–4 sets of 20–60 second hold
Coaching cues: Keep your abs drawn gently up into your spine and maintain a straight line from your head to your toes. Keep breathing as you hold this position.
1E. Straight-Leg Hip Lift
2–4 sets of 10–12 repetitions per leg
Coaching cues: Keep your ribs down. Don’t arch your lower back as you lift.
1F. Spider-Man Climbers
2–4 sets of 10–15 repetitions per leg
Coaching cues: Move quickly.
Cooldown
Perform the following cooldown stretches to complete your workout for the day.
C1. Child’s Pose
1–2 sets of 15–30 seconds
Coaching cues: Relax and allow your whole body to sink into the floor.
C2. Brettzel Stretch
1–2 sets of 15–30 seconds per side
Coaching cues: Relax as much as possible and breathe deeply while holding this stretch.
C3. Chest Expansion
1–2 sets of 15–30 seconds
Coaching cues: Lock your hands and straighten your arms behind you. Lift them up until you feel a gentle stretch in your chest.
C4. Seated Hamstring Stretch
1–2 sets of 15–30 seconds per side
Coaching cues: Lean forward until you feel a gentle stretch in your hamstring.
Wednesday
Breath Flow
Follow along with the videos and the cues that are given.
Warm-Up Flow
Coaching cues: Slowly follow along with the movements displayed in the video. Pay attention to the verbal cues. Do the best you can, and don’t force the movements.
Breath Flow
Coaching cues: Slowly follow along with the movements displayed in the video. Pay attention to the verbal cues. Do the best you can, and don’t force the movements.
Cooldown Flow
Coaching cues: Slowly follow along with the movements displayed in the video. Pay attention to the verbal cues. Do the best you can, and don’t force the movements.
Thursday
Core 2
Be aware of your form as you perform each exercise. Follow the forms demonstrated in the videos. If you feel pain during any of the movements, stop performing that exercise.
Warm-Up
Perform the suggested repetitions of the following warm-up exercises. Then immediately move on to the main exercises of the workout.
W1. Cat-Cow
1–2 sets of 6–8 repetitions
Coaching cues: Breathe in as you lower your stomach and look up. Breathe out as you round your spine upward.
W2. Bird Dog
1–2 sets of 6–8 repetitions per side
Coaching cues: Keep your abs drawn up into your spine as you reach.
Core Circuit
Cycle through all five of the exercises. Do each exercise for 30 seconds (except for the last exercise). Take a 10-second rest between each exercise. After performing all five exercises, rest for 60–90 seconds and then repeat the same circuit. Depending on your fitness level, complete anywhere from three to five rounds of the five-exercise circuit.
1A. Plank Walkout
3–5 sets of 30 seconds
Coaching cues: While keeping your abs drawn in and slightly crunched, slowly walk your hands overhead and back without losing the crunch on your abs.
1B. Cross-Body Plank
3–5 sets of 30 seconds
Coaching cues: Bring your knee across to your opposite elbow. Touch it to your elbow if you can.
1C. Dead Bug (Legs Only)
3–5 sets of 30 seconds
Coaching cues: Keep your ribs down and your lower back on the floor. Extend one leg, and then return it without letting your lower back lift off the ground.
1D. Half-Kneeling Chop
3–5 sets of 30 seconds per side
Coaching cues: Contract your abs as you pull the band down to the opposite hip.
Alternate Exercise Option—Side Plank
3–5 sets of 30 seconds per side
Coaching cues: Perform this exercise from stacked knees if you are a beginner. Perform it from stacked feet if you are intermediate or advanced.
1E. Jumping Jacks
3–5 sets of 60 seconds
Coaching cues: If you are unable to jump, simply step one leg out to the side and alternate.
Cooldown
Perform the following cooldown stretches to complete your workout for the day.
C1. Sphinx Pose
1–2 Sets of 15–30 seconds
Coaching cues: Gently press up to your forearms. If you are able to without pain, go up to your hands.
C2. Cat-Cow
1–2 sets of 6–8 repetitions
C3. Child’s Pose
1–2 sets of 15–30 seconds
Friday
Mobility Flow
Follow along with the videos and the cues that are given.
Warm-Up Flow
Coaching cues: Slowly follow along with the movements displayed in the video. Pay attention to the verbal cues. Do the best you can, and don’t force the movements.
Mobility Flow
Coaching cues: Slowly follow along with the movements displayed in the video. Pay attention to the verbal cues. Do the best you can, and don’t force the movements.
Cooldown Flow
Coaching cues: Slowly follow along with the movements displayed in the video. Pay attention to the verbal cues. Do the best you can, and don’t force the movements.
Saturday
Full-Body Fitness 2
Be aware of your form as you perform each exercise. Follow the forms demonstrated in the videos. If you feel pain during any of the movements, stop performing that exercise.
Warm-Up
Perform the suggested repetitions of the following warm-up exercises. Then immediately move on to the main exercises of the workout.
W1. Side-Lying Windmill
1 set of 6–8 repetitions per side
Coaching cues: Keep your knee and knuckles close to the floor as you rotate your other hand around you in a circle.
W2. Adductor Mobilization
1 set of 6–8 repetitions per leg
Coaching cues: Rock back and sit on your heel, feeling the stretch in your inner thigh.
W3. Forward Lunge with a Twist
1 set of 8–10 repetitions per leg
Coaching cues: Perform this exercise slowly and in a controlled manner.
Full-Body Strength Supersets
Perform one set of each exercise in the first group of exercises. Then return to the first exercise in the group and perform one more set of each exercise. Continue until you complete the suggested number of sets for each exercise in the group. Then move on to the next group of exercises and repeat the process. Perform 2–3 sets in week 1, then perform 2–4 sets in weeks 4 and 6.
1A. Overhead Sliding Push-Ups
2–4 sets of 8–10 repetitions per arm
Coaching cues: Place your hand on something that will easily slide on the floor. Lower as your hand slides above your head. Press back up while you simultaneously slide your hand back in.
1B. Step-Up
2–4 sets of 10–12 repetitions per leg
Coaching cues: Use something sturdy that can support your weight. Drive up with your top leg and try not to push off with your back leg.
2A. One-Arm Row
2–4 sets of 8–10 repetitions per arm
Coaching cues: Use whatever equipment you have, such as a dumbbell or other weight, an exercise band, or a bag filled with items.
2B. Single-Leg Glute Bridge
2–4 sets of 15–20 repetitions per leg
Coaching cues: Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.
3A. Jumping Jacks
2–4 sets of 30–60 seconds
Coaching cues: If you are unable to jump, simply step one leg out to the side and alternate.
Cooldown
Perform the following cooldown stretches to complete your workout for the day.
C1. Thread The Needle Stretch
1–2 sets of 4–6 repetitions per side
Coaching cues: Perform this exercise slowly and gently.
C2. Pigeon Stretch
1–2 sets of 15–30 seconds per leg
Coaching cues: Lean your torso forward until you feel a gentle stretch. Go as low as you can without straining.
C3. Quadriceps Stretch
1–2 sets of 15–30 seconds per leg
Coaching cues: Pull your heel directly behind you.
C4. Side Stretch
1–2 sets of 15–30 seconds per side
Coaching cues: Reach overhead, then to each side for the recommended time.