No kit? No problem. Kayla Itsines has created a BBG-style plan exclusively for WH readers working out from home. ‘This 28-day workout challenge is designed for women of all fitness levels,’ the Aussie super trainer and SWEAT creator says.
‘Whether you are a beginner, returning to fitness after some time off or are serious about your workouts, it’s for you!’ The goal: strength and confidence gains. Sound good? Let’s sweat.
Your workout week is a combination of bodyweight resistance sessions, LISS and a rest day. On resistance days you'll do either a legs workout, abs and arms or a total-body session. On low-intensity steady-state exercise (LISS) days you'll walk, bike or move for 30 to 60 minutes at an easy pace. On rest days, you rest. Kayla's orders.
Psst: Once you've finished this challenge, access 1 month of the Sweat app for free. The code is valid for 3 months (1 June 2020 - 31 August 2020). Use the code WHUK2020 on the Sweat website, join.sweat.com. Scroll down for more details.
Save this handy infographic to keep track of what you should be doing each day.
If this schedule doesn't fit your schedule , fear not: there are no hard and fast rules about which workout to perform when. You can tailor this plan to suit your lifestyle, but remember:
‘This bodyweight workout will fire up your legs in only 14 minutes with a combination of strength and high-intensity exercises,’ Kayla says. ‘Best of all, you can do this workout anywhere.’
How it works: Set a timer for 7 minutes and complete Circuit 1 as many times as possible. Take a one-minute rest, and do the same for Circuit 2.
Circuit 1
Circuit 2
‘This workout has a combination of upper body strength and high-intensity core exercises which means great results in a short amount of time,’ Kayla says.
How it works: Set a timer for 7 minutes and complete Circuit 1 as many times as possible. Take a one-minute rest, and do the same for Circuit 2.
Circuit 1
Circuit 2
‘This high-intensity bodyweight workout was designed to help to improve your muscular endurance and fitness,’ Kayla says. ‘Get ready to get sweaty.’
How it works: Set a timer for 7 minutes and complete Circuit 1 as many times as possible. Take a one-minute rest, and do the same for Circuit 2.
Circuit 1
Circuit 2
On days you’re not doing resistance workouts or resting, get moving with some LISS. It stands for low-intensity steady-state exercise: walking, jogging, swimming, cycling and dancing are all good options.
‘LISS workouts should last between 30 to 60 minutes and can be a combination of exercises or just one you can sustain for the entire duration,’ Kayla says.
If a home workout is more your bag, you could try a 60-minute yoga flow. The key is to move continuously for up to an hour and to keep your heart rate between 110-140 beats per minute.
Check out our full LISS guide to get all your FAQs answered.
Levelling up these BBG-style workouts is easy – just complete each circuit twice. That means you'll be working out for 28 minutes (excluding rest) instead of 14 minutes.
This means you'll workout will look like this:
These workouts were not designed with mums-to-be or new mums in mind. Go here for a BBG-style workout safe for pregnancy. If you've just had a baby, ask your doctor at your 6-week check-up.
Kayla's given WH readers exclusive access to 1 month of the Sweat app for free*. Follow the steps below to get sweating.
* The code can only be redeemed between 1 June 2020 - 31 August 2020.
Join the private WH Get Fit Done Facebook group – it's a safe space to share your workout journey; handy tips and the chance to connect with others doing the challenge too!
If Instagram's more your thing, share clips and videos with @womenshealthuk using the hashtag #getfitdone.
