Welcome back to your second day of Week 2 in the journey of transforming your body! By now, you should have completed the workouts and exercises for Week 1 and have a good understanding of the routine.
In Week 2, we will add a few more exercises and increase the intensity to challenge your body even more. So, let’s get started on Day 2!.
Warm-Up
Before beginning any exercise, it’s always essential to warm-up to activate your muscles and prevent injuries. So, let’s begin with a few warm-up exercises:.
1. Shoulder Rolls
Stand straight and keep your arms by your sides. Raise both your shoulders up towards your ears, then slowly roll them back and down. Repeat this movement for ten times.
2. Squats
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and arms straight out in front of you. Slowly lower your body down, bending your knees, and keeping your back straight. Aim for ten repetitions.
3. Leg Swings
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and hands supported on a wall or chair. Swing your left leg forward and backward, keeping your body stable. Try ten repetitions for each leg.
Main Workout
Now that your body is warmed up let’s move on to the main workout. This workout consists of the following exercises:.
1. Push-Ups
Start by getting into a plank position with your arms straight and hands placed shoulder-width apart. Lower your body down towards the ground, keeping your back straight. Push back up, and repeat for ten reps.
If this is too challenging, modify the push up by placing your knees on the ground.
2. Lunges
Stand straight, step forward with your left leg and bend both knees to a 90-degree angle. Your left knee should be directly above your left ankle. Stand back up and repeat with your right leg. Aim for ten repetitions for each leg.
3. Plank
Get into a plank position with your arms straight and hands placed shoulder-width apart. Hold this position for 30 seconds, and then take a 15-second break. Repeat this three times.
4. Bicycle Crunches
Lie on your back, lift your legs, keeping your knees bent at a ninety-degree angle. Place your hands behind your head and lift your shoulders off the ground. Begin pedaling your legs, alternating knee to elbow twists. Aim for twenty repetitions.
5. Burpees
Stand straight, squat down, and place your hands on the floor. Kick your legs out behind you, so that you are now in a push-up position, and do one push-up. Next, bring your feet back, stand up, and jump forward. Do this ten times in quick succession.
Cool Down
You’re almost there! Just a few more steps to go for a full body transformation. We cannot stress enough how important cooling down is to prevent muscle soreness. Here are a few excellent stretches:.
1. Quad Stretch
Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lift your left heel towards your butt, use your left hand to hold the left foot, and keep your right hand on your hip. Hold for fifteen seconds, then switch legs.
2. Hamstring Stretch
Sit down with both legs stretched outward. Reach forward and try to touch your toes. Hold for fifteen seconds.
3. Shoulder Stretch
Stand straight, lift your left arm and place it across your chest. Use your right arm to hold it in position. Hold for fifteen seconds, then switch arms.
The Final Word
Congratulations! You have completed Day 2 of Week 2 of your body transformation journey. Make sure to stretch and rest well before beginning Day 3. Consistency and dedication are essential in this journey, and we know that you can do it!.