Exercise
Plan:
Monday:
(Mornings)
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Stretch including all muscle groups
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Hold stretches for 10-15 seconds
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Do a half hour swim, laps for 5 minutes.
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Take a break when needed.
(Afternoons)
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Stretch including all muscle groups.
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Hold stretches for 10-15 seconds.
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Run for half hour around your block.
Tuesday &
Thursday:
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Stretch including all muscle group.
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Hold stretches for 10-15 seconds
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Use treadmill for 5-10 minutes
Squats: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and with a slight
bend in your knees. Make sure that your knees are stacked above your ankles and
that they do not jut out over your toes during any of the exercise (this will
protect your knees). Stick your butt out and lower your hips towards the
ground, as if you are sitting in a chair behind you. When the back of your legs
is parallel to the ground, shoot up through your heels, return to the start
position and repeat.
-Complete 2 sets of 10 reps
Lunges: Stand with your feet
shoulder-width apart. Keep your back leg straight and bend your front leg to
lunge. Return to starting position. Alternate with other leg. Leave muscles
tight and repeat.
-Complete 2 sets of 10 reps
Hammer Curls: Get the appropriate weights.
Stand up straight. Stand with your chest up and your shoulders back. Bend your
knees slightly. Hold the weights by your hips, with your palms facing one
another. Glue your arms to your sides and keep them there throughout the
exercise. Lift your fist towards your chest and bring the weight to your
shoulders. Lower to the start position and repeat.
-Complete 2 sets of 10 reps
Wednesday Friday
& Sunday :
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Stretch including all muscle groups.
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Hold your
stretches from 10-15 seconds.
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Use elliptical for 15-20 minutes
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Abdominal crunches - Include some side
twists for extra burn.
- Bench
press/chest press machine - 8 to 10 reps.
- Dips/dip machine
- 8 to 10 reps. Don't overstretch the shoulders at the bottom.
- Chins/lat
pulldown machine - 10 to 12 reps.
- Seated rows - 10
to 12 reps. Be careful to keep a straight back.
- Dumbbell shrugs
- 8 to 10 reps. Use wrist straps if your forearms get tired too soon.
- Barbell bicep
curls - 8 to 10 reps.
- Squats - 10 to
12 reps. Use a weightlifting belt for safety.
- Leg press
machine - 8 to 10 reps.
- Calf press
machine - 8 to 10 reps. Alternate standing and seated machines if you can.
Saturday: This day is a little more for leisure. It is a FUN
DAY! Today’s workout will consist of dancing.
(This helps with the Cardiovascular Endurance)
- Stretch including all muscle groups.
- Hold your stretches from 10-15 seconds.
- Zumba for 45
minutes
Everyday: Before proceeding with any
exercise thoroughly, as well as on the completion of your workout you must
stretch to cool down.
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