A band and bodyweight-centric submaximal (moderate) intensity steady state workout intended to kick the aerobic system into gear. Benefits include cardiorespiratory and cardiopulmonary adaptations and elevated mitochondrial health. This workout should take 30 - 35 minutes to complete.
4Q WBI SISS No Access to Gym PB
Warm-Up Blocks
WBI 7-Step Prep Warmup
Circuit
x 2
The main focus is spinal decompression and overall spinal health.
ULT
Mid Back Activation: Seated Overhead hand Press
reps
5
Set | Reps |
---|---|
1 | 5 |
2 | 5 |
Breathing pattern: Breathe in through the nose, knitting rib, side body wide, breathing up through the spine, shoulders relaxed. The goal is to initiate spinal decompression through diaphragmatic breathing. Breathe out through the mouth, gently pulling belly button to spine.
ULT
Prone Quad Front-to-Back Sway T1 HpDC
reps
5
Set | Reps |
---|---|
1 | 5 |
2 | 5 |
Allow the hips to rotate or form a figure 8 if this feels good.
ULT
Child’s Pose to Cobra
reps
8
Set | Reps |
---|---|
1 | 8 |
2 | 8 |
MOBILITY - Used to foster and maintain space in the body’s segments.
Pull gently against the grounded finger tips in Child's Pose as the hips press back for gentle spinal decompression.
UMT
Side Plank Wall Ward
reps
5 each side
Set | Reps |
---|---|
1 | 5 each side |
2 | 5 each side |
LLT
Big Toe Corkscrew SL Hip Hinge Percussive Warding
reps
10
Set | Reps |
---|---|
1 | 10 |
2 | 10 |
Modification: Open the hip and side body up once you are in position by externally rotating the grounded hip, and shifting the open arms from a horizontal orientation to a vertical orientation. Your entire body should move as one unit. "Pilates breath in" can assist with greater stability if needed. Percussive breath out.
Workout Blocks
Whole Body Integrated SISS
Circuit
x 3
Time each exercise for 60 seconds, then allow a rest of 20 seconds. Repeat for all 8 exercises, then complete this circuit 3 times.
LLT
Squat then Band Chest Press
time
60s
intensity
Moderate
Rest
20s
Set | Time | Intensity | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 60s h:m:s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
2 | 60s h:m:s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
3 | 60s h:m:s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
LMT
Alternating Rotational Shift Reverse Lunge to OH Press
time
60s
intensity
moderate
Rest
20s
Set | Time | Intensity | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 60s h:m:s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
2 | 60s h:m:s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
3 | 60s h:m:s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
LLT
SL Band Pull Apart
time
60s
intensity
moderate
Rest
20s
Set | Time | Intensity | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 60s h:m:s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
2 | 60s h:m:s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
3 | 60s h:m:s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
UMT
Lateral G2S to Crawl Up
time
60s
intensity
moderate
Rest
20s
Set | Time | Intensity | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 60s h:m:s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
2 | 60s h:m:s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
3 | 60s h:m:s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
UMT
Alternating Pigeon
time
60s
intensity
Rest
20s
Set | Time | Intensity | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 60s h:m:s | RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
2 | 60s h:m:s | RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
3 | 60s h:m:s | RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
Add a push up to make this a whole body integrated exercise
UMT
Supine Transverse Lunge Ground to Stand
reps
60s
intensity
moderate
Rest
20s
Set | Reps | Intensity | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 60s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
2 | 60s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |
3 | 60s | Moderate RPE | 20s (h:m:s) |