
Weekly Workout Routine (4-Day Split)
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Creating a weekly routine for your workouts is a great way to ensure consistency and progress in your fitness journey. Here's a basic template to help you structure your weekly workout routine:
### Day 1: Strength Training
- **Focus**: Full-body strength
- **Exercises**:
- Squats
- Deadlifts
- Bench press
- Rows
- Overhead press
- **Sets/Reps**: 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps for each exercise
- **Rest**: 60-90 seconds between sets
### Day 2: Cardio and Core
- **Focus**: Cardiovascular endurance and core strength
- **Exercises**:
- Running/jogging
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Jump rope
- Core exercises (planks, Russian twists, leg raises)
- **Duration**: 30-60 minutes
- **Intensity**: Moderate to high intensity
- **Rest**: Rest as needed between exercises
### Day 3: Active Recovery
- **Focus**: Gentle movement and flexibility
- **Activities**:
- Yoga
- Stretching
- Walking
- Light swimming or cycling
- **Duration**: 30-60 minutes
- **Intensity**: Low intensity
- **Focus**: Relaxation and mobility
### Day 4: HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)
- **Focus**: Cardiovascular fitness and calorie burn
- **Exercises**:
- Burpees
- Jump squats
- Mountain climbers
- High knees
- Sprints
- **Format**: 20-30 seconds of work followed by 10-20 seconds of rest (repeat for 20-30 minutes)
- **Intensity**: High intensity
- **Rest**: Short rest periods between intervals
### Day 5: Strength Training (Upper Body)
- **Focus**: Upper body strength and muscle development
- **Exercises**:
- Pull-ups/chin-ups
- Push-ups
- Dumbbell curls
- Tricep dips
- Shoulder press
- **Sets/Reps**: 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps for each exercise
- **Rest**: 60-90 seconds between sets
### Day 6: Rest or Active Recovery
- **Focus**: Rest and recovery
- **Activities**:
- Restorative yoga
- Gentle stretching
- Walking or light activity
- **Duration**: As needed for recovery
### Day 7: Outdoor Activity or Recreation
- **Focus**: Enjoyment and active recreation
- **Activities**:
- Hiking
- Biking
- Playing sports (soccer, basketball, tennis)
- Swimming
- **Duration**: 60-90 minutes
- **Intensity**: Moderate to high intensity, depending on the activity
### Tips:
- **Warm-up**: Always start with a 5-10 minute warm-up before each workout.
- **Cool-down**: End each workout with a 5-10 minute cool-down and stretching routine.
- **Progression**: Gradually increase the intensity, duration, or weight lifted as you get stronger and fitter.
- **Rest**: Listen to your body and take rest days as needed for recovery and injury prevention.
- **Hydration and Nutrition**: Stay hydrated and fuel your body with nutritious foods to support your workouts and recovery.
Feel free to adjust this template based on your fitness level, goals, and preferences. It's important to find a routine that works for you and that you enjoy, so you're more likely to stick with it long term.
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