New Year, New Me 2020 (Home&gym)
New Year, New Me 2020 (Home&gym)
New Year, New Me 2020 (Home&gym)
New
New me
GET IN THE BEST SHAPE
OF YOUR LIFE
How to IF YOUR G YM IS BUSY
GYM
LITTLE INTIMIDA
INTIMIDATED
BUSY AND YOU FEEL A
TED
So you get to the gym, it’s PACKED and
use this you’re feeling a little uneasy about attempting
new movements. No worries! Here is my go
guide:
to trick...
• Always check your workout routine the day before, watch all videos to make sure to get the
perfect form.
• When performing unilateral movements (single leg exercises), always start with your less
dominant side first.
• Remember Queens, we are here to improve our health, change our lives for the better and also
have FUN while doing it!
WPA R M I N G U P
I feel like everyone likes to warm up differently - so you’re welcome to do what feels best for you
here. I personally like to start with a 5-10 minute incline walk & 5 minutes of dynamic stretches
to move and prepare the muscles I will be using that day.
WNA R M I N G D O W N
The same goes for warming down - I like to stretch the muscles I have used, go for a 5 minute
treadmill walk and have a big drink of water to warm down.
NR O G R E S S I O N
P
If you are a beginner/or aren’t comfortable using a certain piece of equipment yet (such as a
Barbell) you can always swap for Dumbbells or even start with bodyweight only first until you get
the hang of each movement and feel comfortable adding weight to it.
IGF Y O U R GY
TY M I S M I S S I N G A P I E C E O F E Q U I P M E N T
I tried my best to only use basic equipment that almost all gym should have. However, if there
is something that your gym don't have (for example Smith Machine) you can always swap it for
Barbells or Dumbbells and do the same or a similar exercise.
Also, remember to use our Facebook Support Group (FitQueen Community - CLICK HERE) to
connect with me and the other fitqueens if you have any questions or need any guidance. We are
in this together, real Queens fix each other’s crowns.
HOW TO PICK YOUR WEIGHT
It is time to push your limits though ladies - if you can lift more, do it. Do not be afraid of getting
“too muscular”... You don’t have enough testosterone in your body to do this, and you’ll progress more
quickly if you choose challenging weights.
If you feel like the weight you picked is a little too light, you can either do more reps or slow down
the movement (that’s going to make it more challenging) and then go heavier at the next set.
We keep the same workout for 2 weeks so you can practice & get familiar on week 1 and progress on
the following week. The guide is designed this way, with 3 training phases:
There will be a lot of new movements that you probably haven’t even seen before (as I like to come
up with my own variations) but don’t let that scare you. I’m here to teach you new things and
challenge you everyday. Always try the first round with light weight or no weight and really get
familiar with the movement.
Also remember that though sometimes we get paranoid and think people are “watching us” or are
worried we might look silly to others - 99% of people in the gym are too focused on what they are
doing to even look at what you are doing! It’s all in our heads.
v e , A n ita x x
Lo
Before
you start
SETS How many times you are to complete the exercises. For example,
set A (A1 & A2) should each be completed the specified amount
of times through (e.g 3 times) before moving onto set B (B1 & B2).
ABBREVIATIONS EXPLANATION
BB Barbell
DB Dumbbell
KB Kettlebell
Drop Set - start with a heavy weight, do as many reps as you can.
DS Next set, choose a lighter weight and do as many reps as you
can, repeating for the specified amount of sets.
ADDITIONAL
CARDIO
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Weeks 1 to 3: 1-2 walks per week
Weeks 4 to 6: 2-3 walks per week
ional
addit
Notes
"MY DAY, MY WAY" WORKOUTS NOTE
S
N OTE FOR BEGINNER
BEGINNERS
Your 6th weekly workout is when you will have the If you are a beginner or haven't done this type of
freedom to personalize your "My Day, My Way" training before, you may need an additional rest
workout. For this day, you will choose a workout day throughout your weeks training. If after the
from your MDMW eBook (in your Challenge Start-Up first few sessions you are feeling sore & fatigued, I
Package), as per your goals. recommended implementing an additional rest day.
The best day of the week to do this is a
This can be a body type where you would like to see WEDNESDAY, when we do our cardio workouts.
further development, or simply a body part you enjoy
training the most! The other sessions are your muscle group weighted
sessions - so I would prefer you rest on a
Your choices are: Wednesday if you feel you need some extra time to
• Legs recuperate. Listen to your body here!
• Glutes
• Shoulders & Back Under some challenging movements, you will see an
• Arms "ADDITIONAL OPTION" choice. This is a more simple
• Cardio Finishers movement that you can do instead, should the
• Accelerated Fat Loss (HIIT) original movement be too challenging.
• Abs
• Single Leg Day (for those with NEW
S
N EW EXERCISE
EXERCISES
imbalance) There are many new exercises in this Challenge!
When you come across an unfamiliar movement,
please don't just write it off. I would like you to
MANDATORY REST DAY attempt everything! If a movement is not working for
Please note that I require you to have one full rest you, then it is OK to substitute for an alternative. The
day per week so your can recover! You can choose FitQueen Community on Facebook is a great place to
what day you wish to rest - I recommend Sunday. discuss subs if need be.
Please refer to "Rest + Recovery" in your Training
eBook for more information. However, ladies please
FOCUS
AF OCUS FE E
T URE
FEATUR
note that this eBook is a guide, not a bible. It is
I've listened to feedback from my previous
totally okay to move your days/sessions around to
Challenges where my Queens have noted that
suit your individual lifestyle and schedule. I want
with some exercises they are unsure where they are
you to enjoy this program and have fun with it! And
supposed to be focusing their mind to muscle
remember don't complain... Because I don't like
connection. In this Challenge I have added a
complaining!
"FOCUS" column to each day of your training plan -
so you know exactly which muscles to focus on with
each exercise.
WEEKLY
OVERVIEW
Weeks 1+2
SQUATS DEADLIFTS HIIT FIT/ HIP THRUST FULL BODY MY DAY, REST
CARDIO + MY WAY
SHOULDERS
Weeks 3+4
SQUATS DEADLIFTS HIIT FIT/ HIP THRUST FULL BODY MY DAY, REST
CARDIO + MY WAY
SHOULDERS
Weeks 5+6
SQUATS DEADLIFTS HIIT FIT/ HIP THRUST FULL BODY MY DAY, REST
CARDIO + MY WAY
SHOULDERS
Gym
Workouts
WEEKS 1+2
Monday - Day 1
SQUATS
SET SETS REPS EXERCISE Focus point
BB BACK SQUAT
https://vimeo.com/383815122/89b5296c38
A1 5 10 GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, QUADS
ALTERNATIVE: BODYWEIGHT SQUAT TO LUNGE
https://vimeo.com/332128439
1 ¼ LEG EXTENSION
C1 4 15 QUADS
https://vimeo.com/383815674/abcd02d8be
BB DEADLIFTS
https://vimeo.com/353176216/3f7ef26eba
A1 5 8 POSTERIOR CHAIN
ALTERNATIVE OPTION: BB SUMO DEADLIFT
https://vimeo.com/353176237/c5d9da7010
BACK EXTENSION
E1 3 12 https://vimeo.com/384386548 WHOLE BACK
Wednesday - Day 3
HIIT FIT OR YOUR CHOICE OF
RECOVERY CARDIO
tabata
SET SETS TIME EXERCISE Focus point
SQUAT JACKS
A1 8 20:10 QUADS, HAMSTRINGS
https://vimeo.com/384131904/ac2c759fd7
THIS IS A TIMED WORKOUT! THE 1ST NUMBER REPRESENTS THE WORKING TIME,
THE 2ND NUMBER REPRESENTS THE REST. REPEAT 8 ROUNDS.
Thursday - Day 4
THRUSTS + SHOULDERS
SET SETS REPS EXERCISE Focus point
DB MILITARY PRESS
B1 4 10 SHOULDERS
https://vimeo.com/383815157/ac0cba4211
WHAT IS A PYRAMID?
START AT THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF REPS WITH A LIGHTER WEIGHT, PERFORM 10 REPS
IMMEDIATELY ADD MORE WEIGHT AND PERFORM 8 REPS
IMMEDIATELY ADD MORE WEIGHT AND PERFORM 6 REPS
FINAL TIME, ADD MORE WEIGHT AND PERFORM 5 REPS
PW OH SQUAT
https://vimeo.com/383894707/42ef0ed40d
A1 3 8 QUADS, HAMSTRINGS, GLUTES
ALTERNATIVE OPTION: DB FRONT SQUAT
https://vimeo.com/364350737/034f15c601
WHAT IS AMRAP?
"AS MANY REPS AS POSSIBLE"
PERFORM AS MANY REPS AS YOU CAN UNTIL FAILURE
THIS IS ONE SET
Gym
Workouts
WEEKS 3+4
Monday - Day 1
SQUATS
SET SETS REPS EXERCISE Focus point
BB FRONT SQUATS
HTTPS://VIMEO.COM/383814883/DF4189E6D4
A1 5 6 GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, QUADS
ALTERNATIVE: DB FRONT SQUATS
HTTPS://VIMEO.COM/364350737/034F15C601
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
C2 3 12 GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS
https://vimeo.com/342388112/e747c5f8d8
EB HAMSTRING CURL
https://vimeo.com/383815773/b374c76ebf
D2 3 12 HAMSTRINGS
Alternative option: BANDED HAMSTRING CURL
https://vimeo.com/353290207/71bd37f3da
DB RENEGADE ROW
https://vimeo.com/383895091/d1c4fefaa3
E1 4 8 E/A MID BACK
Alternative option: DB SINGLE ARM WIDE ROW
https://vimeo.com/364350821/19da4827df
SUPERMANS
E2 4 12 WHOLE BACK
https://vimeo.com/383895083/9326d749e8
Wednesday - Day 3
HIIT FIT OR YOUR CHOICE OF
RECOVERY CARDIO
SET SETS TIME EXERCISE Focus point
BOX JUMPS
https://vimeo.com/384131833/624ca5f8d7
A1 3 30:10 QUADS, HAMSTRINGS
Alternative option: DB STEP UPS
https://vimeo.com/364350876/0735fd6546
HIGH KNEES
A2 3 30:10 GLUTES, CORE
https://vimeo.com/342654345/92b5f97099
PLANK REACHES
https://vimeo.com/384135723/e94f484949
B1 3 30:10 FULL BODY MOVEMENT
Alternative option: PLANK
https://vimeo.com/384131938/43295af967
THIS IS A TIMED WORKOUT! THE 1ST NUMBER REPRESENTS THE WORKING TIME,
THE 2ND NUMBER REPRESENTS THE REST. REPEAT 3 ROUNDS.
Thursday - Day 4
THRUSTS + SHOULDERS
REPS/
SET SETS EXERCISE Focus point
TIME
DB MILITARY PRESS
C1 4 8 SHOULDERS
https://vimeo.com/383815157/ac0cba4211
DB BULGARIAN LUNGE
https://vimeo.com/342651493/8c19342401
C2 4 10 E/L QUADS, HAMSTRINGS
Alternative option: DB STATIONARY LUNGE
https://vimeo.com/331906821/82d13541ea
DB CURL COMPLEX
https://vimeo.com/342386507/301dd938cf
TRICEP DIPS
D2 3 AMRAP TRICEPS
https://vimeo.com/332125006/0169a002a0
WHAT IS AMRAP?
"AS MANY REPS AS POSSIBLE"
PERFORM AS MANY REPS AS YOU CAN UNTIL FAILURE
THIS IS ONE SET
Gym
Workouts
WEEKS 5+6
monday - Day 1
SQUATS
SET SETS REPS EXERCISE Focus point
A1 5 12 Alternative option: SMITH MACHINE PAUSE SUMO SQUAT GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, QUADS
https://vimeo.com/353284790/7fedfaf0d8
BB B STANCE SQUAT
https://vimeo.com/353176208/72608bffb9
B1 3 10 E/L GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, QUADS
Alternative option: DB B STANCE SQUAT
https://vimeo.com/353176400/5b68af3dee
DB BANDED RDLS
C1 3 12 GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS
https://vimeo.com/353290195/3200b75365
DB SIDE STEP UP
D1 3 10 E/L GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, QUADS
https://vimeo.com/383895477/58e495fcfb
PISTOL SQUATS
Bench Assisted:
https://vimeo.com/383895497/7637d425fe
E1 3 8 E/L GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS
Band Assisted:
https://vimeo.com/383895363/1a36315b27
BB SUMO DEADLIFTS
https://vimeo.com/383895505/834a9ff134
A1 5 8 POSTERIOR CHAIN
Alternative option: DB SUMO RDL
https://vimeo.com/353284133/0945dec911
BB GOOD MORNINGS
https://vimeo.com/383895610/77f2387e8f
B1 4 10 HAMSTRINGS
Alternative option: BB SEATED GOOD MORNING
https://vimeo.com/383895598/39a9d34409
DB PUNCHES
A1 8 20:10 SHOULDERS
https://vimeo.com/342388031/2cf71d7d6b
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS
B1 8 20:10 CORE
https://vimeo.com/384131913/436aee1917
THIS IS A TIMED WORKOUT! THE 1ST NUMBER REPRESENTS THE WORKING TIME,
THE 2ND NUMBER REPRESENTS THE REST. REPEAT 6 ROUNDS.
Thursday - Day 4
THRUSTS + SHOULDER
SET SETS REPS EXERCISE Focus point
DB DEADLIFTS
A1 5 8 POSTERIOR CHAIN
https://vimeo.com/331909175/c6dfd6c7da
PUSH UPS
C2 3 AMRAP CHEST, SHOULDERS
https://vimeo.com/383894858/49245c6e37
WHAT IS AMRAP?
"AS MANY REPS AS POSSIBLE"
PERFORM AS MANY REPS AS YOU CAN UNTIL FAILURE
THIS IS ONE SET
Wednesday - Day 3
HIIT FIT OR YOUR CHOICE OF
RECOVERY CARDIO (CAN BE DONE AT HOME)
tabata
SET SETS TIME EXERCISE Focus point
SQUAT JACKS
A1 8 20:10 QUADS, HAMSTRINGS
https://vimeo.com/384131904/ac2c759fd7
THIS IS A TIMED WORKOUT! THE 1ST NUMBER REPRESENTS THE WORKING TIME,
THE 2ND NUMBER REPRESENTS THE REST. REPEAT 8 ROUNDS.
Thursday - Day 4
THRUSTS + SHOULDER
SET SETS REPS EXERCISE Focus point
DB MILITARY PRESS
B1 4 10 SHOULDERS
https://vimeo.com/383815157/ac0cba4211
WHAT IS A PYRAMID?
START AT THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF REPS WITH A LIGHTER WEIGHT, PERFORM 10 REPS
IMMEDIATELY ADD MORE WEIGHT AND PERFORM 8 REPS
IMMEDIATELY ADD MORE WEIGHT AND PERFORM 6 REPS
FINAL TIME, ADD MORE WEIGHT AND PERFORM 5 REPS
DB THRUSTERS
A1 3 12 WHOLE BODY MOVEMENT
https://vimeo.com/383815650/31e3a715b3
WHAT IS AMRAP?
"AS MANY REPS AS POSSIBLE"
PERFORM AS MANY REPS AS YOU CAN UNTIL FAILURE
THIS IS ONE SET
home
Workouts
WEEKS 3+4
monday - Day 1
SQUATS
SET SETS REPS EXERCISE Focus point
DB FRONT SQUATS
A1 5 6 GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, QUADS
https://vimeo.com/364350737/034f15c601
DB B - STANCE SQUATS
B1 3 10 E/L GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, QUADS
https://vimeo.com/353176400/5b68af3dee
DB ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
C2 3 12 GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS
https://vimeo.com/342388112/e747c5f8d8
DB HAMSTRING CURL
D2 3 12 HAMSTRINGS
https://vimeo.com/324747024/2506688133
DB SUMO DEADLIFT
A1 5 8 GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS
https://vimeo.com/353284133/0945dec911
PUSH UPS
https://vimeo.com/342881199/f86221802f
B1 3 AMRAP SHOULDERS, CHEST
Alternative option: PUSH UPS ON KNEES
https://vimeo.com/383894672/128a63e32e
DB RENEGADE ROW
https://vimeo.com/383895091/d1c4fefaa3
E1 4 8 E/A MID BACK
Alternative option: DB SINGLE ARM WIDE ROW
https://vimeo.com/364350821/19da4827df
SUPER MANS
E2 4 12 WHOLE BACK
https://vimeo.com/383895083/9326d749e8
WHAT IS AMRAP?
"AS MANY REPS AS POSSIBLE"
PERFORM AS MANY REPS AS YOU CAN UNTIL FAILURE
THIS IS ONE SET
Wednesday - Day 3
HIIT FIT OR YOUR CHOICE OF
RECOVERY CARDIO
SET SETS TIME EXERCISE Focus point
BOX JUMPS
https://vimeo.com/384131833/624ca5f8d7
A1 3 30:10 QUADS, HAMSTRINGS
Alternative: SINGLE LEG STEP UP
https://vimeo.com/382941710/1ebcaa6841
HIGH KNEES
A2 3 30:10 GLUTES, CORE
https://vimeo.com/342654345/92b5f97099
PLANK REACHES
https://vimeo.com/384135723/e94f484949
B1 3 30:10 FULL BODY MOVEMENT
Alternative option: PLANK
https://vimeo.com/384131938/43295af967
THIS IS A TIMED WORKOUT! THE 1ST NUMBER REPRESENTS THE WORKING TIME,
THE 2ND NUMBER REPRESENTS THE REST. REPEAT 3 ROUNDS.
Thursday - Day 4
THRUSTS + SHOULDER
SET SETS REPS EXERCISE Focus point
PUSH UPS
https://vimeo.com/383894858/49245c6e37
A1 4 AMRAP SHOULDERS, CHEST
Alternative option: PUSH UP ON KNEES
https://vimeo.com/383894672/128a63e32e
DB COSSACK SQUAT
A2 4 8 E/L https://vimeo.com/383895345/b9b57a0397 QUADS, HAMSTRINGS
DB MILITARY PRESS
B1 4 8 SHOULDERS
https://vimeo.com/383815157/ac0cba4211
DB BULGARIAN LUNGE
https://vimeo.com/342651493/8c19342401
B2 4 10 E/L QUADS, HAMSTRINGS
Alternative option: DB STATIONARY LUNGE
https://vimeo.com/331906821/82d13541ea
TRICEP DIPS
C2 3 AMRAP TRICEPS
https://vimeo.com/332125006/0169a002a0
DB SURRENDER JUMPS
https://vimeo.com/384131722/3d9fc1574b
D1 2 15 QUADS, HAMSTRINGS, GLUTES
Alternative option: DB SURRENDERS
https://vimeo.com/342764539/39d194da39
WHAT IS AMRAP?
"AS MANY REPS AS POSSIBLE"
PERFORM AS MANY REPS AS YOU CAN UNTIL FAILURE
THIS IS ONE SET
home
Workouts
WEEKS 5+6
monday - Day 1
SQUATS
SET SETS REPS EXERCISE Focus point
DB B STANCE SQUAT
B1 3 12 E/L QUADS, HAMSTRINGS, GLUTES
https://vimeo.com/353176400/5b68af3dee
DB BANDED RDLS
B2 3 12 GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS
https://vimeo.com/353290195/3200b75365
DB SIDE STEP UP
C1 3 10 E/L GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, QUADS
https://vimeo.com/383895477/58e495fcfb
PISTOL SQUATS
Bench Assisted:
https://vimeo.com/383895497/7637d425fe
D1 3 10 E/L GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS
Band Assisted:
https://vimeo.com/383895363/1a36315b27
DB SUMO RDL
A1 5 8 https://vimeo.com/353284133/0945dec911 HAMSTRINGS
tabata
DB PUNCHES
A1 8 20:10 SHOULDERS
https://vimeo.com/342388031/2cf71d7d6b
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS
B1 8 20:10 CORE
https://vimeo.com/384131913/436aee1917
THIS IS A TIMED WORKOUT! THE 1ST NUMBER REPRESENTS THE WORKING TIME,
THE 2ND NUMBER REPRESENTS THE REST. REPEAT 8 ROUNDS.
Thursday - Day 4
THRUSTS + SHOULDER
SET SETS REPS EXERCISE Focus point
DB KNEELING SQUATS
B1 4 12 (Band optional) GLUTES
https://vimeo.com/383895646/abbd25308b
DB TRICEP KICKBACKS
E1 4 10 E/A TRICEPS
https://vimeo.com/353290466/b433a988c5
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