PLACE IT IN YOUR WEEK.
Maintain or build strength across major muscle groups.
Accumulate aerobic activity at a sustainable effort.
Repeat the key movements and progress gradually.
Add lower-stress activity and support consistency.
THE COMPLETE WORKOUT.
Chair or goblet squat
Use a depth you can control.
- WORK
- 3 sets of 8–12
- REST
- 75 sec
- EQUIPMENT
- Chair and optional dumbbell
Incline push-up
Keep the body in one line.
- WORK
- 3 sets of 6–12
- REST
- 60 sec
- EQUIPMENT
- Bench or stable surface
Hip hinge
Move from the hips, not the lower back.
- WORK
- 3 sets of 10–15
- REST
- 75 sec
- EQUIPMENT
- Dumbbells or resistance band
Supported row
Pause briefly with the elbow behind the body.
- WORK
- 3 sets of 8–12
- REST
- 60 sec
- EQUIPMENT
- Dumbbell or band
Moderate cardio
Use a pace where talking is possible.
- WORK
- 20–40 minutes
- REST
- As needed
- EQUIPMENT
- Walking or cardio machine
Daily movement
Use walks, stairs and active breaks to reduce sitting.
- WORK
- Short bouts across the day
- REST
- None
- EQUIPMENT
- None
PROGRESS GRADUALLY.
- Start with the amount you can repeat next week.
- Add short bouts of activity before making sessions much harder.
- Track strength, energy and consistency, not only body weight.
- Speak with a qualified clinician when health conditions or symptoms affect exercise.