


TODAY'S
WORKOUT
Playwave Core Quest
Sat, 12 September 2026
38 minutes
Core, stability and hybrid conditioning
Kettlebell, with dumbbell and bodyweight options, plus mat if needed
Warm-Up
Duration: 10 minutes.
Instructions: Complete 2 rounds at a smooth pace. Use these moves to raise your pulse, open the hips and shoulders, and rehearse stable squatting and landing.
Main Block A - Trunk Ladder Flow
Format: Ladder.
Time Cap: 9 minutes.
Instructions: Start at 3 reps per exercise, then add 3 reps each round for 9 minutes. Move through all 4 exercises before building the next round. Rest only as needed. Choose a load that leaves 2-3 clean reps in reserve and keep your trunk steady. For alternating exercises, switch the starting side each round.
Main Block B – Stability Circuit
Format: Circuit
Time Cap: 8 minutes.
Instructions: Work your way through the exercises doing 40s work / 20s transition × 2 rounds
Finisher - Core Burst
Format: Intervals
Instructions: Work your way through the exercises doing 30s work / 15s rest × 8 intervals. 6 minutes total
Cool-Down
Duration: 5 minutes.
Instructions: Breathe slowly and let your ribs, hips and shoulders relax as you move through each stretch.
Beginner Level
Cut Main Block A to 6 minutes and complete 1 round of Main Block B. Use lighter loads or bodyweight where needed, and choose standard push-ups instead of push-up to side plank. Skip the finisher if trunk control starts to fade.
Intermediate / Advanced Options
Option 1: Start Main Block A at 4 reps and add 4 each round.
Option 2: Extend Main Block B to 3 rounds.
Option 3: Use a slightly heavier load for the squat, row and press stations while maintaining control.
Focus and Benefits
Builds core strength, full-body stability and conditioning through squatting, hinging, pressing, pulling and dynamic trunk work. The strength ladder develops control under load, while the faster circuit and core burst keep the session lively, athletic and varied.
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