Ramp Up Your Routine Workout: Weeks 5-8
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- You're Halfway There!
- 1. Forward Lunge with Twist
- 2. Reverse Drop Step
- 3. Inchworm
- 4. Knee-Lift Drill
- 5. Squat Push-Press with Medicine Ball
- 6. Standing Split-Handle Row
- 7. Romanian Deadlift
- 8. Alternating Dumbbell Bench Press
- 9. Reverse Flye
- 10. Stability-Ball Crunch
- Your Cardio Plan
You're Halfway There!
Strength, cardio, plus healthy eating -- that's the balanced approach that will get you lasting results. If you followed the workouts in the previous month, by now you're starting to see the difference. "After 30 days, changes in your body fat, endurance, and strength should be noticeable," says creator Joe Dowdell, co-owner of Peak Performance in New York City.
As seen in the October issue of FITNESS magazine, this "Ramp Up Your Routine" workout is part of the "You Can Do It!" makeover plan. It corresponds to the red instructions on page 84 through 87. If you'd like to get your workout plan delivered to your inbox each week, sign up for the 8-week "You Can Do It!" makeover plan, and we'll e-mail you easy-to-follow guides every week to help you ramp up your routine!
The first four moves will warm you up while focusing on core strength and flexibility. The remaining six will sculpt all your major muscle groups; do these in the order given, 5 through 10, then repeat twice. For best results, follow the weekly workout planner below.
Your Week-by-Week Workout Plan| Mon. | Tues. | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. | |
| 5 | Strength | Cardio Intervals 2 | Strength | Off | Strength | Cardio Intervals 2 | Off |
| 6 | Strength | Cardio Intervals 3 | Strength | Off | Strength | Cardio Intervals 3 | Off |
| 7 | Strength | Cardio Intervals 3 | Strength | Off | Strength | Cardio Intervals 3 | Off |
| 8 | Strength | Cardio Intervals 3 | Strength | Off | Strength | Cardio Intervals 3 | Off |
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