I’m going to pretend that you said “yes” and chat with you a bit about today’s new workout release for the free Fitness Blender 2 Week Challenge.
If you’re following the free 2 week challenge, this workout gives your lower body a break from day 1’s leg and cardio routine, providing you with a similarly widely accessible lifting session to match your current training goals and needs. You will alternate between two upper body strength circuits and two shorter duration core-centric circuits, using the straightforwardness of the routine’s format and exercises to determine your own workout intensity. Pick up your moderate to heavy weights (for you), opt for the movement progressions, and/or increase your range of motion for a more challenging workout experience. Alternatively, if you’re newer to lifting, returning from a workout hiatus, or (safely) recovering from an injury, make use of your lighter weight selections, mix and match movement modifications with the more advanced options, and decrease your range of motion when necessary to enforce proper form.
Whether you’re participating in the free 2 week challenge or not, easily modifiable workouts like this are great benchmarking tools to track your progress (mark this workout as complete on your calendar!) and build the habit of consistently tuning in to your form to prevent potential future injuries. Remember – opting for an exercise modification doesn’t mean that you’re opting for a “lesser than” workout experience. Use your exercise options as feedback (not judgment) for potential areas of growth!
Let us know how you’re enjoying the challenge thus far, as well as your comments on today’s workout release. Have fun with Nicole’s “feel good, active recovery workout” on day 3. I’m looking forward to seeing you again for day 8!
Free Challenge Day 2 Workout: Upper Body Strength and Core
Good morning Fitness Blender Family! It’s Tasha. Are you in the mood for a no-hopping, strictly strength upper body and core routine?
Day 2: Upper Body Strength and Core Workout
I’m going to pretend that you said “yes” and chat with you a bit about today’s new workout release for the free Fitness Blender 2 Week Challenge.
If you’re following the free 2 week challenge, this workout gives your lower body a break from day 1’s leg and cardio routine, providing you with a similarly widely accessible lifting session to match your current training goals and needs. You will alternate between two upper body strength circuits and two shorter duration core-centric circuits, using the straightforwardness of the routine’s format and exercises to determine your own workout intensity. Pick up your moderate to heavy weights (for you), opt for the movement progressions, and/or increase your range of motion for a more challenging workout experience. Alternatively, if you’re newer to lifting, returning from a workout hiatus, or (safely) recovering from an injury, make use of your lighter weight selections, mix and match movement modifications with the more advanced options, and decrease your range of motion when necessary to enforce proper form.
Whether you’re participating in the free 2 week challenge or not, easily modifiable workouts like this are great benchmarking tools to track your progress (mark this workout as complete on your calendar!) and build the habit of consistently tuning in to your form to prevent potential future injuries. Remember – opting for an exercise modification doesn’t mean that you’re opting for a “lesser than” workout experience. Use your exercise options as feedback (not judgment) for potential areas of growth!
Let us know how you’re enjoying the challenge thus far, as well as your comments on today’s workout release. Have fun with Nicole’s “feel good, active recovery workout” on day 3. I’m looking forward to seeing you again for day 8!
See you on the screen!
-Tasha