July Fitness Challenge: Week 1!

During this challenge I will be posting the circuits, cardio, exercises, etc. weekly. and everything will be using bodyweight. That means no equipment needed! My reason for doing this is because it is so hot here that it is too hot to workout in my home gym. So I'm making it so I can either do the workouts in my living room or outside early in the morning.

Day 1: Cardio

Walk 3 miles

Day 2: Legs

50 second on/ 10 seconds rest

Repeat circuit 3 times

Switch Jump Lunges
Pulse Squats
Side Lunges
Squat Jumps

Day 3: Cardio

30 second run/ 1 min jog or walk

Run/ Walk 3 miles

Day 4: Active Rest Day

Go for a walk, biking, swimming, etc. for 40 minutes
30+ Yoga Video

Day 5: Core

50 seconds on/ 10 seconds rest

Repeat circuit 3 times

Crunches
Toe Touch Crunches
Plank
Plank Hip Dips

Day 6: Upper Body

50 seconds on/ 10 seconds rest

Repeat circuit 3 times

Push Ups
Tricep Dips on floor or using chair
Wall Walks
Burpees w/ pushup

Day 7: Active Rest

Go for a walk, run, biking, or swimming for 40 minutes
30+ Yoga Video

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