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Thursday Core & Endurance Surge

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Duration: 40 minutes Focus: Core stability, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular fitness Equipment: Kettlebell, dumbbell, bodyweight

Warm-Up (10 minutes)

  1. Lateral Shuffle + Overhead Clap (1 minute)

  2. Dynamic Inchworm (1 minute) – Demo

  3. Leg Swings (30 sec/side) – Demo

  4. High Knees (1 minute) – Demo

  5. Bear Crawl (1 minute) – Demo

Main Workout: Core & Carry Circuit (25 minutes)

3 rounds | 45 sec work / 15 sec rest

  1. Kettlebell Front Rack March (20 steps) – Demo

  2. Bodyweight Squats (12 reps) – Demo

  3. Mountain Climbers (20 reps) – Demo

  4. Dumbbell Alternating Lunges (12/side) – Demo

  5. Plank Hold (30 sec) – Demo

Rest 60 seconds between rounds.

Optional Advanced Tier: The Overdrive Challenge (5 minutes)

  1. Weighted Burpees (8 reps – hold KB/DB) – Demo

  2. Single-Arm Kettlebell Snatch (10/side) – Demo

Finisher: Cardio Blast AMRAP (5 minutes)

As Many Rounds As Possible:

  • 10 Jump Squats – Demo

  • 15 Mountain Climbers – Demo

Cool-Down (10 minutes)

  1. Child’s Pose → Thread the Needle (1 min/side) – Demo

  2. Seated Forward Fold (1 minute) – Demo

  3. Standing Quad Stretch (30 sec/side) – Demo

  4. Box Breathing (2 minutes) – Demo

Focus & Benefits

  • Core Stability: Kettlebell marches and plank holds improve core strength and posture.

  • Muscular Endurance: High-rep exercises like squats and lunges build stamina in major muscle groups.

  • Cardiovascular Fitness: Mountain climbers and jump squats boost heart rate and burn calories (~300-400 kcal).

Pro Tip: Mindful Movement

Focus on proper form and engage your core during each exercise. Mindfulness in movement can enhance muscle activation and reduce injury risk by up to 30% (Source: Sports Science Journal). Additionally, prioritise a consistent sleep schedule this week to support muscle recovery and boost metabolism. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night.

Reminder:

If you're looking for a more intense workout, check out our archive of workouts for previous high-intensity MetCon sessions and strength training routines. Stay flexible and mix up your routine to avoid plateaus! 🌟

Crush your Thursday! 💪🔥

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