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Velocity Control Blend

Tue, 18 August 2026

Duration

39 minutes

Focus

Cardio, mobility and control

Equipment

Kettlebell, with dumbbell and bodyweight options, plus mat if needed

Equipment

Warm-Up — Primer Pulse

Scheme: Move through all 5 drills once, then repeat any that need a little extra attention until the 5 minutes are up..

Instructions: Build warmth gradually and keep everything loose. Think light feet, open hips and easy shoulder movement rather than stretching hard.

1
Arm circles - 20 reps
10 each way, shoulders relaxed.
2
Heel flicks - 30 reps
Easy rhythm, let the arms swing naturally.
3
Walkouts - 8 reps
Walk out smoothly and return with soft knees.
4
Dynamic Hip Circles - 20 reps
10 each direction, keep the ribs quiet.
5
Lateral lunges - 10 reps
Alternate sides and settle into the hip each rep.
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Smooth Engine Circuit

Time Cap: 20 minutes.

Format: circuit.

Scheme: 40s work / 20s rest x 5 rounds.

Instructions: Rotate through the 4 stations for 5 total rounds. Stay tidy on transitions, keep the pace even, and choose loads that let every rep look sharp from start to finish.

1
Bodyweight Skater Hops
Small, quick side-to-side hops; land softly and stay springy.
2
Alternating dumbbell press
Alternate arms with a braced midline and no leaning.
3
Lateral lunge to knee drive
4
Bear crawl
Or bear hover shoulder taps if space is limited.
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Beginner Level

Keep the warm-up and cooldown as written. In the main circuit, do 3 rounds instead of 5 at the same 40s / 20s timing, then do 2 rounds instead of 4 in the finisher and skip the optional challenge. If needed, use bodyweight only for the split squat and a very light dumbbell for the alternating press.

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Intermediate / Advanced Options

Option 1: Use a slightly heavier weight on the alternating press while keeping your torso perfectly still.

Option 2: In the finisher, keep the 45s windows but switch to dead bug pull overs

Option 3: For the optional challenge, keep the same timings but complete 10 rounds

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Core Control Finish

Approx. 6 minutes.

Format: flow.

Scheme: 45s each movement, flow continuously for 4 rounds total.

Instructions: Move from one exercise to the next without rushing. This should feel rhythmic and controlled, like a steady athletic flow rather than a sprint.

1
Dead Bugs
Slow and deliberate.
2
Side Plank Rotations
20 seconds each side
3
Reverse Crunches
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Optional Cruise Intervals

Complete the standard workout first. Add this challenge only if you still feel strong and your technique remains solid.

Time Cap: 6 minutes.

Format: intervals.

Scheme: 30s work / 30s rest x 6 rounds, alternating exercises.

Instructions: Optional extra if you still feel fresh and want a little more movement. Keep it snappy but controlled; strong users can go a touch quicker on the hops or use a slightly heavier bell on the clean, while staying smooth.

1
Jump squats
2
Shoulder tap push-up
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Cool-Down — Soft Landing

Scheme: Settle into each position and breathe slowly, letting the heart rate come down..

Instructions: Use these few minutes to soften the hips, back and shoulders. Easy breaths, relaxed jaw, and just enough stretch to feel space returning.

1
Figure-4 Stretch - 40 seconds
20s each side.
2
Thread the needle - 40 seconds
20s each side.
3
Wall-Assisted Downward Dog - 30 seconds
Press the chest gently back and lengthen through the sides.
4
Standing forward fold - 30 seconds
Let the head hang and keep a soft bend in the knees.
5
Child's pose - 40 seconds
Breathe into the ribs and reach long through the arms.
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Focus & Benefits

Builds light cardio capacity, hip mobility, shoulder control and trunk stability with a smooth athletic feel.

Pro Tip: Think quiet landings, long exhales and still ribs — the calmer your positions, the better your engine work will feel.

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