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Metabolic Conditioning & Core Power

This program combines HIIT, functional strength, and targeted core training to support metabolic flexibility, cardiovascular health, and daily energy.

Duration:
35–45 mins

Workout Description

Main Goal
Boost metabolism, enhance endurance, and build a powerful core
Training Level
Intermediate
Duration
4 Weeks
Days Per Week
3
Time Per Workout
35–45 mins
Target Gender
Female & Male

Week 1-2

Monday: Metabolic Full-Body Circuit
Kettlebell Swings
3 sets of 20 reps

Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a kettlebell. Hinge at your hips and explosively swing the kettlebell to shoulder height, then control the descent.

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Push-Ups
3 sets of 15 reps

Start in a high plank position with hands under shoulders. Lower your body toward the floor, keeping your body straight. Push back up to the starting position.

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Jump Squats
12 reps

Begin in a squat position with feet shoulder-width apart, then drive through your heels and explode upward into a jump, fully extending your legs. Land softly back into a squat, absorbing the impact with control before repeating the movement.

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Renegade Rows
10 reps per side

Start in a strong plank position with a dumbbell in each hand, core engaged and hips steady. Row one dumbbell up toward your waist by driving your elbow back, keeping your body stable, then lower it with control and repeat on the other side.

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Plank Shoulder Taps
30 sec

Begin in a high plank position with your hands under your shoulders and core tight. Lift one hand to tap the opposite shoulder, keeping your hips square and body stable, then return it to the ground and repeat on the other side.

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Wednesday: Core Power + HIIT Intervals
5-Min Warm-Up
5-Min

Start with 2 minutes of jump rope at a steady pace to elevate your heart rate and warm up your lower body. Follow with 30 seconds of arm circles and 30 seconds of leg swings (15 seconds per leg). Then move into 1 minute of deep bodyweight squats with a pause at the bottom, and finish with 1 minute of world’s greatest stretch, alternating sides to open up hips, spine, and shoulders.

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Russian Twists
3 sets of 20 reps

Sit on the floor with knees bent, lean back slightly, and twist your torso side to side while holding a weight or medicine ball.

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Hanging Knee Raises
3 x 12 reps

Begin by hanging from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and core engaged. With control, lift your knees toward your chest by curling your hips upward, then slowly lower them back to the starting position, keeping your movement smooth and steady.

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Mountain Climbers
3 sets of 20 reps

Start in a high plank position and alternate driving your knees toward your chest in a quick, controlled motion.

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HIIT Intervals (Bike/Run)
30 sec max effort / 90 sec rest × 6 rounds

Alternate between 30 seconds of all-out effort—sprinting on the bike or running at max speed—and 90 seconds of slow, active recovery. Repeat for 6 total rounds, maintaining intensity during the work intervals and steady movement during rest to stay loose and ready for the next burst.

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Cooldown

Begin with a deep lunge stretch, sinking your hips forward to open up the hip flexors—hold for 30 seconds per side. Move into a seated forward fold, reaching for your toes to release the lower back and hamstrings. Transition into a lying spinal twist, holding each side for 30 seconds to gently stretch the spine. Finish with child’s pose, focusing on deep, steady breathing to fully relax the hips and back.

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Friday: Glutes, Core, and Cardio Burn
Hip Thrusts
4 sets of 10 reps

With your upper back resting on a bench and a barbell on your hips, thrust your hips upward by squeezing your glutes, then lower back down.

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Bicycle Crunches
3 sets of 15 reps

Lie on your back, lift your legs and shoulders, and alternate bringing opposite elbow to knee in a twisting motion.

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Dumbbell walking lunges
2 sets of 8-12 each leg

Hold a dumbbell in each hand, step forward with one leg, and lower your body until both knees are at 90-degree angles, then push through the front heel to bring the back leg forward into the next lunge.

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Jump Rope Intervals
30 sec on, 30 sec off × 10 minutes

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Side Plank Holds
2 x 30 sec per side

Start by lying on your side with your elbow stacked under your shoulder and legs extended. Lift your hips to form a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core and glutes. Hold the position steady, keeping your body aligned and hips lifted, then switch sides.

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Week 3-4

Monday: Functional Strength + Conditioning
Dumbbell Thrusters
3 x 12 reps

Begin standing with a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height. Lower into a squat, keeping your chest up and knees tracking over your toes. As you rise, press the dumbbells overhead in one powerful motion, then return to the squat position and repeat.

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Box Jumps or Step Ups
3 x 10 reps

Start with feet shoulder-width apart facing a sturdy box or platform. For box jumps, bend your knees and swing your arms, then explode upward to land softly on the box with both feet. Step down carefully and repeat. For step-ups, place one foot firmly on the box, push through your heel to lift your body up, then step down and switch legs, maintaining control throughout.

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TRX Rows or Inverted Rows
3 x 10 reps

For TRX rows, hold the handles with arms extended and lean back, keeping your body straight from head to heels. Pull your chest toward the handles by driving your elbows back, then lower yourself with control. For inverted rows, position yourself under a bar with hands gripping it shoulder-width apart, body straight and heels on the ground. Pull your chest up to the bar, squeezing your shoulder blades together, then lower down slowly.

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Dumbbell Snatches
3 x 8 reps per arm

Start with a dumbbell on the floor between your feet. In one explosive motion, bend your hips and knees to grab the dumbbell, then drive through your legs and pull the dumbbell overhead, fully extending your arm. Lower it back down with control and repeat on the other side.

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Forearm Plank
Hold for 60 sec

Start on your forearms and toes, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels. Engage your core, squeeze your glutes, and avoid letting your hips sag or rise. Hold the position steady while breathing deeply.

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Wednesday: Core HIIT & Agility
10-Min Ladder Workout
Increasing reps by 2 each round

Jumping Lunges, V-Ups, Burpees

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Lateral Shuffles
3 x 30 sec

Start in a low athletic stance with knees slightly bent and chest up. Push off one foot to quickly shuffle sideways, keeping your feet low and moving laterally with control. Take several quick steps in one direction, then switch and shuffle back the other way.

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High Knees
3 x 30 sec

Stand tall and run in place by driving your knees up toward your chest as high and fast as you can. Pump your arms actively to maintain rhythm and keep your core engaged throughout the movement.

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Cooldown Stretch + Breathing work

Begin with gentle stretches like seated hamstring reaches and chest openers, holding each for 30 seconds. Move into deep hip flexor and spinal twists to release tension. Finish by sitting or lying down comfortably, closing your eyes, and practicing slow, deep belly breaths—inhale through your nose for 4 seconds, hold for 4, then exhale slowly through your mouth for 6 seconds—repeating for 2-3 minutes to calm your nervous system.

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Friday:
Metabolic Conditioning Challenge Day

10 Dumbbell Deadlifts, 10 Push Press, 20 Air Squats, 10 Sit-Ups, 200m Run or 30 sec Row

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