The title of this workout contains the word “straightforward” because the exercises in the strength circuits are basic, non-compound moves; however, the lengthiness of the workout combined with the addition of power-focused interval circuits makes for a heart-pumping total body adventure.
Lift heavy (for you) weights during the strength circuits so that completing the last few reps of each interval feels challenging but doable. Shift your focus to quick, explosive movement patterns during each power interval circuit and maintain a cadence that allows you to work continuously through one minute of power-driven exercises. Toggling between strength and power is taxing because these are complementary movement modalities. Both forms of movement play off each other to increase your ability to lift heavier loads and move quickly with higher rates of force production.
Filming this workout was truly an adventure for me! You will notice my sweat-free clothing about three quarters of the way through the workout and probably wonder, “Why does she look uncharacteristically dry all of a sudden?” I was rolling through the workout, profusely sweating and murmuring “oh my goodness” per usual, and then lawncare interrupted my flow. Thus, filming was a multi-hour, multi-take adventure for me, but I thoroughly enjoyed it! I always take on the lawncare interruptions as a challenge to figure out ways to finish my filming. Reframe and refocus!
Enjoy this level 5 workout but know that you can make this routine feel more like a level 4 by using lighter weight selections, choosing alternatives for some of the exercises, and decreasing your range of motion and overall movement cadence. Complete this workout on a day when you have the time, energy, and mental stamina for a long workout. Feel free to tack on some extra stretching exercises or foam rolling to your cool-down. Lastly, you can divide the workout into segments over the course of a couple of days if you don’t want to tackle it all at once.
And don’t forget that there’s also core finisher. Yay!
New Workout: 73-Min Upper and Lower Body Strength Circuits with Power Intervals
Good morning FB Family!
I hope you’re ready to kick off the week with a long, challenging workout!
Straightforward Strength Circuits with Power Intervals
The title of this workout contains the word “straightforward” because the exercises in the strength circuits are basic, non-compound moves; however, the lengthiness of the workout combined with the addition of power-focused interval circuits makes for a heart-pumping total body adventure.
Lift heavy (for you) weights during the strength circuits so that completing the last few reps of each interval feels challenging but doable. Shift your focus to quick, explosive movement patterns during each power interval circuit and maintain a cadence that allows you to work continuously through one minute of power-driven exercises. Toggling between strength and power is taxing because these are complementary movement modalities. Both forms of movement play off each other to increase your ability to lift heavier loads and move quickly with higher rates of force production.
Filming this workout was truly an adventure for me! You will notice my sweat-free clothing about three quarters of the way through the workout and probably wonder, “Why does she look uncharacteristically dry all of a sudden?” I was rolling through the workout, profusely sweating and murmuring “oh my goodness” per usual, and then lawncare interrupted my flow. Thus, filming was a multi-hour, multi-take adventure for me, but I thoroughly enjoyed it! I always take on the lawncare interruptions as a challenge to figure out ways to finish my filming. Reframe and refocus!
Enjoy this level 5 workout but know that you can make this routine feel more like a level 4 by using lighter weight selections, choosing alternatives for some of the exercises, and decreasing your range of motion and overall movement cadence. Complete this workout on a day when you have the time, energy, and mental stamina for a long workout. Feel free to tack on some extra stretching exercises or foam rolling to your cool-down. Lastly, you can divide the workout into segments over the course of a couple of days if you don’t want to tackle it all at once.
And don’t forget that there’s also core finisher. Yay!
See you on the screen!
-Tasha