The 30-Day Workout Challenge

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Week 1: Establish Your Routine

  • Day 1:
    Kickoff! Take a brisk 20-minute walk. End with 5 minutes of stretching.
    Mission: Set your baseline. How do you feel after your walk? Jot it down!

  • Day 2:
    Bodyweight Blast! Complete 3 rounds of:

    • 10 squats

    • 10 push-ups (modify on your knees if needed)

    • 10 lunges (each leg)
      Mission: Feel the burn and focus on form.

  • Day 3:
    Cardio Cruise: Choose your favorite activity—brisk walk, light jog, or cycling—for 20 minutes.
    Mission: Keep your pace steady.

  • Day 4:
    Full-Body Circuit: 3 rounds of:

    • 10 jumping jacks

    • 10 squats

    • 10 push-ups

    • 15-second plank
      Mission: Challenge yourself to move smoothly between exercises.

  • Day 5:
    Cardio Day: 25 minutes of your favorite cardio.
    Mission: Enjoy the rhythm—maybe even put on a fun playlist!

  • Day 6:
    Lower Body Focus: 3 rounds of:

    • 15 squats

    • 10 lunges per leg

    • 15 glute bridges
      Mission: Feel those legs power up!

  • Day 7:
    Active Recovery: 20 minutes of yoga or gentle stretching.
    Mission: Reward yourself with some mindful movement and relaxation.

Week 2: Step It Up

  • Day 8:
    Cardio + Core: 25 minutes of brisk walking or jogging followed by a 20-second plank (3 rounds).
    Mission: Push a little further than last week.

  • Day 9:
    Upper Body Blast: 3 rounds of:

    • 10 push-ups

    • 10 triceps dips (using a chair)

    • 20-second plank
      Mission: Feel stronger with every rep.

  • Day 10:
    HIIT Starter: 20 minutes alternating 40 seconds of high-intensity exercise (like mountain climbers or burpees) with 20 seconds of rest.
    Mission: Give it your all—remember, short bursts make a big difference!

  • Day 11:
    Lower Body Sculpt: 3 rounds of:

    • 15 squats

    • 12 lunges per leg

    • 15 calf raises
      Mission: Keep your movements controlled and steady.

  • Day 12:
    Dance It Out: 20 minutes of dance cardio. Turn your favorite upbeat tunes into a workout party!
    Mission: Let loose and have fun while burning calories.

  • Day 13:
    Core & Balance: 3 rounds of:

    • 15 crunches

    • 15 bicycle crunches

    • 20-second side planks (each side)
      Mission: Engage your core and keep your balance.

  • Day 14:
    Active Recovery: 30 minutes of gentle yoga or stretching.
    Mission: Reflect on Week 1 and 2—celebrate your progress!

Week 3: Embrace the Challenge

  • Day 15:
    Endurance Cardio: 30 minutes of running, cycling, or brisk walking.
    Mission: Push your limits a bit further.

  • Day 16:
    Full-Body Circuit Upgrade: 4 rounds of:

    • 15 squats

    • 12 push-ups

    • 12 lunges per leg

    • 25-second plank
      Mission: Feel the intensity and focus on your form.

  • Day 17:
    HIIT Challenge: 20 minutes of 45 seconds work/15 seconds rest. Choose moves like burpees, high knees, or jump squats.
    Mission: Embrace the burn—each burst is a power-up!

  • Day 18:
    Upper Body & Core: 4 rounds of:

    • 12 push-ups

    • 15 triceps dips

    • 25-second side planks (each side)
      Mission: Strengthen your upper body and feel empowered.

  • Day 19:
    Active Cardio: 30 minutes of your favorite cardio activity.
    Mission: Enjoy the movement and keep your heart pumping.

  • Day 20:
    Lower Body Burn: 4 rounds of:

    • 20 squats

    • 15 lunges per leg

    • 20 glute bridges
      Mission: Power up your legs for that extra strength.

  • Day 21:
    Recovery & Reflection: 30 minutes of yoga or deep stretching.
    Mission: Take a moment to reflect on your journey so far—you're doing amazing!

Week 4: Finish Strong

  • Day 22:
    Cardio Challenge: 35 minutes of steady-state cardio.
    Mission: Feel the endurance growing with every minute.

  • Day 23:
    Strength Circuit: 4 rounds of:

    • 15 squats

    • 15 push-ups

    • 15 lunges per leg

    • 30-second plank
      Mission: Combine all your gains from the past weeks.

  • Day 24:
    HIIT Finale: 20 minutes of 50 seconds on/10 seconds off. Mix your favorite high-intensity moves.
    Mission: Give it all you’ve got—this is your final HIIT push!

  • Day 25:
    Core & Cardio Combo: 30 minutes of cardio followed by 3 rounds of 30-second planks and 20 crunches.
    Mission: Keep your heart and core strong!

  • Day 26:
    Upper Body Sculpt: 4 rounds of:

    • 15 push-ups

    • 15 dumbbell rows (or water bottles)

    • 15 triceps dips
      Mission: Tone those arms and feel your strength soar.

  • Day 27:
    Full-Body Flex: 4 rounds of a mixed circuit:

    • 10 burpees

    • 15 squats

    • 20-second plank
      Mission: Combine cardio and strength to finish off the week.

  • Day 28:
    Active Recovery: 30 minutes of yoga or a gentle walk.
    Mission: Let your body recharge and prepare for the final push.

  • Day 29:
    Final HIIT: 20 minutes of your most challenging high-intensity intervals.
    Mission: Push yourself—you’re almost at the finish line!

  • Day 30:
    Celebrate & Reflect: Choose your favorite workout from the past 29 days and do it at a relaxed pace. Follow up with 15–20 minutes of stretching or yoga.
    Mission: Reflect on your incredible journey, celebrate your wins, and set your sights on maintaining your new active lifestyle.

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