Here is an outline of a workout program to follow for the month of February. Each month moving forward we’ll give you a new one on the 2nd so you don’t get stuck in a rut!
It’s good to switch up your workout programs every several weeks. Why?
- Alleviates boredom
- Challenges your fitness level
- Prevents injuries from overuse or imbalance
- Creates a well-rounded body
FEBRUARY WORKOUT PROGRAM: 3-Day Split
A 3-Day split breaks your strength training sessions into three days (push/pull/legs or PPL):
- Chest/triceps/shoulders (aka a push day because you use these muscles primarily to push),
- Back/biceps (aka a pull day because you use these muscles primarily to pull),
- Legs (you both push and pull with your leg muscles so we just call this legs).
- Ab exercises (or core) are added in on the push and pull days.
FEBRUARY WORKOUT PLAN
Day 1 – Back, biceps, abs
Day 2 – Cardio (ex. walk or bike or swim)
Day 3 – Off
Day 4 – Legs
Day 5 – Chest, shoulders, triceps, abs
Day 6 – Off
Day 7 – Long cardio or class (ex. yoga, pilates, boxing, thai chi)
EXERCISES
2-3 exercises for large muscle groups
1-2 exercises for small muscle groups (biceps, triceps, abs, calves, etc.)
SETS
3 sets of 12-15 reps for each exercise.
Don’t forget your 10 minute warmup and cooldown stretching!
Sources: Prevention