Finish Strong!

Day 10

2 weeks under your belt. Push day 10 and finish strong!

You’ve made it 1/3 of the way toward your goal. Now is the time to dig in and keep working.

There’s a saying in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  What’s the difference between a black belt and a white belt? The black belt didn’t quit.

Creating a new fitness lifestyle will happen over time.  But to get there you can’t quit. So at this the end of week 2, finish strong and enjoy process and improvements you may already be seeing from your training!

Week 2 Training Plan - Upper Body

Cardio Base

Cardio: 6 minutes total per block, 18 minutes total per day

Choose either: Walk/Hike OR Activity Blocks

Walk/Hike:  6 minutes 

  • Block 1: Flat surface, comfortable environment.  Stop when necessary.
  • Block 2: Mix of flat and hilly terrain. Stairs and ramps ok. Stop no more than 1 time for 30 seconds or less.
  • Block 3:  Incorporate more stairs, hills where possible.  Do not stop for full 6 minutes.

Training Blocks: 1 minute per activity using Block Intensity time per block.  Repeat 3 times. 

Strength Upper

Strenth:  4 minutes per block, 12 minutes total

Activity: 4 minutes  exercise total:  

  • 3 Minutes Lower Body
  • 1 Minute Core
  • Reps: 3-10 reps each side then repeat until time is met.
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Week 2: Cardio

EITHER

  • Walk/Hike for 6 minutes per block:  

OR

  • Train in Training block for 6 minutes.
  • Work based on block intensity work/rest seconds. e.g.  45/15,  50/10,  60/0
  • Repeat activities for a total of 6 minutes per block.
  • Activities can change per set. e.g standing jacks followed by toe touch. 
  • Intensity varies by block. Watch week 1 cardio block videos for examples. 
Walk or Hike

Walk / Hike 6 minutes

Block 1- Casual/ Flat Terrain

Block 2 - Flat / Gentle Rolling Terrain

Block 3 - Some steps/elevation

Training Blocks

Training Block 1

45/15 – 3 Sets per activity

45 seconds work, 15 seconds rest.

Step Skaters

Step Skaters

Standing Jack

Standing Jack

Training Block 2

50/10 – 3 sets per activity

50 seconds work, 10 seconds rest.

Slow Karaoke

Slow Karaoke

Jumping Jack

Jumping Jacks

Training Block 3

50/10 – 3 Sets per activity

50 seconds work, 10 seconds rest.

Karaoke Fast

Karaoke

Clap Jacks

Clap Jacks

Note: Some activity videos may have a moderate and low intensity option shown. Choose either option.

Week 2: Strength Upper / Core

  • 1 minute of core work.
  • 3 minutes of upper body activities.
  • 1  minute 15 seconds per activity followed by 15 second rest. Repeat once.
  • You can mix activities from different blocks if you prefer.

Training Block 1

wall pushup

Wall Pushup

Burpee Chair

Burpee with Chair

Side Crunch Chair

Core

Training Block 2

Chair Pushup

Standing Bicep Curls

Wood Chopper with Weight

Core

Training Block 3

Bent Over Row

Overhead Press

Kicks and Chops

Core

Note: Some activity videos may have a moderate and low intensity option shown. Choose either option.