Cardio & Strength Workout

This program is a mixture of cardio and strength. Complete each day once each week, with a minimum of 48 hours rest between each workout.

Day 1

  • 20 minutes on the crosstrainer, getting as far as you can in that time. Record your distance (you are aiming to beat that distance before the end of the month).
  • 3 sets of upper back machine or bent-over reverse flys, 12 reps each time with 30-90 seconds rest in between.
  • 1km on the rower (record your time – you will try to better this time before the end of the month).
  • 3 sets of biceps curls, 12 reps with 30-90 seconds rest in between.
  • Treadmill for 15 minutes, nice and easy.
  • Stretch!

​Day 2

  • Triceps pushdowns for 3 sets of 12.
  • Treadmill for 20 minutes, getting as far as you can – record your distance (try to better this score before the end of the month).
  • As many push-ups as you can then 20 crunches. Complete this twice.
  • 6km on the bike as quickly as you can. Record your distance.
  • 1km on the rower nice and easy.
  • Stretch.

Day 3

  • Walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes on an incline of 2.
  • 3 sets of 12 on the leg press.
  • 6km on the bike nice and easy.
  • 3 sets of 20 bodyweight squats.
  • 1km on the rower, nice and easy.
  • Stretch.