Week 1: General Conditioning
One set to exhaustion. Focus on form, breath, and endurance.
πͺ Strength & Resistance
- Bicep Curls β Stand tall and curl dumbbells or resistance bands to your shoulders, elbows fixed. Stop when form breaks.
- Lateral Shoulder Raises β Raise arms to shoulder level and lower slowly. Avoid shrugging.
- Bulgarian Split Squats β Rear foot on chair, lower into lunge. Repeat to failure on both legs.
- TRX or Bodyweight Rows β Pull body toward anchor point, keeping core tight and chest up.
π Core & Stability
- Russian Twists β Sit with heels raised, rotate torso side to side. Use weight for added challenge.
π₯ Martial Arts & Shadow Boxing
- Shadow Boxing β 2β3 min rounds of combos, footwork, and head movement. Stay light, hands up.
- Kata / Flow β Perform a Wado Kai kata or Tai Chi form slowly with intent and control.
π§ Yoga & Recovery
- Downward Dog to Cobra Flow β 10 slow reps moving fluidly with your breath.
- Pigeon Pose β Hold 1β2 min per side for deep hip release.
- Childβs Pose with Shoulder Reaches β Gently stretch and breathe into your upper back.
ποΈ Weekly Schedule
Day | Focus |
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Day 1 | Full Routine (All Exercises) |
Day 2 | Light Yoga + Shadow Boxing |
Day 3 | Repeat Full Routine |
Day 4 | Active Recovery (Walk, Stretch) |
Day 5 | Martial Flow + Strength Focus |
Day 6 | Repeat Full Routine |
Day 7 | Rest or Tai Chi / Kata Practice |