Strength
3 days/week. Squat, hinge, push, pull, carry, and trunk work.
Free 1-Month Plan
Four weeks of simple strength, mobility, and conditioning so you can build rhythm without burnout.
Success metric: complete planned workouts without a negative pain response. Keep discomfort at 0-3/10, avoid sharp or worsening symptoms, and use the shorter version when life gets crowded.
Stop and consult a qualified clinician for chest pain, fainting, severe shortness of breath, sharp or worsening pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, weakness, post-surgical uncertainty, pregnancy/postpartum concerns, or severe/sudden symptoms.
Weekly Rhythm
3 days/week. Squat, hinge, push, pull, carry, and trunk work.
5-8 minutes/day. Hips, ankles, shoulders, spine, and breathing.
2 days/week. Brisk walks, bike, easy intervals, or low-impact circuits.
Each week: workouts completed, pain response, energy, and next adjustment.
Weeks 1-4
Choose Your Version
Train 2 days/week. Use bodyweight, bands, or light dumbbells. Stop each set with 2-3 reps left.
Use 20-minute sessions: one lower-body move, one upper-body move, one carry/core move, and one mobility drill.
Longer warm-up, slower progression, more balance/carry work, and 24-hour pain response checks.
Add sport prep: calf/soleus, adductor, trunk rotation, shoulder capacity, and low-fatigue power if appropriate.
Equipment Options
Squats to chair, wall/incline push-ups, hip hinges, step-ups, carries with backpack, planks.
Exercise mat, resistance bands, and one pair of dumbbells.
View KitBands, mini bands, adjustable dumbbells, and a doorway anchor.
View KitMini bands, jump rope, medicine ball, kettlebell, and space for carries or low-level hops.
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