Embark on a transformative fitness journey with two dynamic twice-a-week workout routines! Tailored for the gym and home settings, these sessions are meticulously crafted to fuel weight loss, elevate overall fitness, and sculpt muscle. Dive into high-intensity workouts designed to ignite fat burn and muscle growth, all within just one hour – the perfect blend for your busy lifestyle.
Gym-Based Routine:
Session 1:
- Leg Press: 3 sets x 8 reps
- Lat Pulldown: 3 sets x 8 reps
- Shoulder Press (Dumbbells or Machine): 3 sets x 8 reps
- Triceps Pushdown: 3 sets x 8 reps
- Ab Crunch Machine: 3 sets x 10 reps
Rest 1-2 days between sessions. Document your progress to track improvements.
Session 2:
- Leg Extension Machine: 3 sets x 8 reps
- Hamstring Curl Machine: 3 sets x 8 reps
- Seated or Bent-over Row (Machine or Free Weights): 3 sets x 8 reps
- Chest Flye (Machine or Dumbbells): 3 sets x 8 reps
- Lateral Raise (Dumbbells): 3 sets x 10 reps
- Biceps Curl (Dumbbells or Barbell): 3 sets x 8 reps
Here’s a progress tracking sheet for the gym-based workout routine:
| # | Exercise | Sets x Reps | Session 1 Weight | Session 2 Weight | Notes |
| 1 | Leg Press | 3 * 8 | |||
| 2 | Lat Pulldown | 3 * 8 | |||
| 3 | Shoulder Press | 3 * 8 | |||
| 4 | Triceps Pushdown | 3 * 8 | |||
| 5 | Ab Crunch Machine | 3 * 10 | |||
| 6 | Leg Extension Machine | 3 * 8 | |||
| 7 | Hamstring Curl Machine | 3 * 8 | |||
| 8 | Seated/Bent-over Row | 3 * 8 | |||
| 9 | Chest Flye | 3 * 8 | |||
| 10 | Lateral Raise | 3 * 10 | |||
| 11 | Biceps Curl | 3 * 8 |
Each row represents a specific exercise in the routine. The ‘Sets x Reps’ column indicates each exercise’s recommended sets and repetitions. The ‘Session 1 Weight’ and ‘Session 2 Weight’ columns record the weights used in each session. The ‘Notes’ column can be used for additional comments or observations. This sheet can track progress over time, ensuring consistent improvement and helping identify areas needing extra focus.
Home-Based Routine:
Session 1:
- Squat with Resistance Bands: 3 sets x 10 reps
- Bent-over Row with Dumbbells: 3 sets x 8 reps
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 3 sets x 8 reps
- Triceps Extension with Dumbbells or Bands: 3 sets x 8 reps
- Ab Crunches on Stability Ball: 3 sets x 12 reps
Rest 1-2 days between sessions. Document your progress to track improvements.
Session 2:
- Lunges with Dumbbells: 3 sets x 8 reps each leg
- Deadlifts with Kettlebells or Dumbbells: 3 sets x 8 reps
- One-arm row with Kettlebell or Dumbbell: 3 sets x 8 reps on each arm
- Chest Press with Dumbbells on Stability Ball: 3 sets x 8 reps
- Side Lateral Raise with Dumbbells: 3 sets x 10 reps
- Biceps Curl with Resistance Bands or Dumbbells: 3 sets x 8 reps
Here’s a progress tracking sheet for the home-based workout routine:
| # | Exercise | Sets x Reps | Session 1 Weight/Resistance | Session 2 Weight/Resistance | Notes |
| 1 | Squat with Resistance Bands | 3 x 10 | |||
| 2 | Bent-over Row with Dumbbells | 3 x 8 | |||
| 3 | Dumbbell Shoulder Press | 3 x 8 | |||
| 4 | Triceps Extension with Dumbbells/Bands | 3 x 8 | |||
| 5 | Ab Crunches on Stability Ball | 3 x 12 | |||
| 6 | Lunges with Dumbbells | 3 x 8 | |||
| 7 | Deadlifts with Kettlebells/Dumbbells | 3 x 8 | |||
| 8 | One-arm row with Kettlebell/Dumbbell | 3 x 8 | |||
| 9 | Chest Press with Dumbbells on Stability Ball | 3 x 8 | |||
| 10 | Side Lateral Raise with Dumbbells | 3 x 10 | |||
| 11 | Biceps Curl with Resistance Bands/Dumbbells | 3 x 8 |
Each row represents an exercise in the routine, with columns for the recommended sets, repetitions, and spaces to record the weight or resistance level used in each session. The ‘Notes’ column can be used for additional observations or adjustments. This sheet will help track progress over time and ensure consistent improvement in the home-based workout routine.
Conclusion
To maximize the benefits of both routines, always start and end with a 5–10-minute warm-up and cool-down. Begin with light cardio and dynamic stretches to rev up your body, and wind down with static stretches for optimal recovery. Remember, tuning into your body’s needs is critical. Adjust weights and repetitions as necessary, always prioritizing form to avoid injuries.
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