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Read the intro to Boot Camp 2012 here. Watch videos for this week's strengthening exercises here.

Week 2

Beginners: Do the entire circuit three times through, two times this week on non-consecutive days. Aim for the low end of the time range. Do one cardio workout this week.

Advanced exercisers: Do the entire circuit three times through, three times this week on non-consecutive days. Aim for the maximum time. Do two cardio workouts this week.

Cardio

Do the following 30-minute workout on any piece of cardio equipment:

All levels: Do a 5-minute warm-up.

Beginners: Do 4 sets where you work at a higher intensity for 1 minute, followed by 4 minutes at a moderate intensity.

Advanced exercisers: Do 6 sets where you work at a higher intensity for 1 minute, followed by 4 minutes of moderate work.

All levels: Cool down for 5 minutes.

Strengthening Circuit



1. Jumping Jacks: 1.5 - 2.5 minutes



2. Bum kicks: 1.5 - 2.5 minutes



3. Push-ups on the ball: 45 - 75 seconds



4. One-arm row on the resistance ball: 45 - 60 seconds (each arm)



5. Tricep kickbacks: 30 - 60 seconds (each arm)



6. Bicep curls: 30 - 60 seconds



7. Lunges: 45 - 60 seconds (each leg)



8. Hip bridges: 45 - 60 seconds



9. Front plank: 20 - 60 seconds



10. Side plank: 20 - 60 seconds



11. Half-Supermans: 45 - 90 seconds

Rest for 2 minutes before repeating the circuit.

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