Functional Circuits Class – Low Impact, Bodyweight

Functional Circuits Class (45 Mins) - Low Impact, Bodyweight - This 45-minute functional circuits class is broken up into three bodyweight circuits. Guided warm up and cool down included. #workoutclass #fitnessclass #lowimpactworkout #bodyweightworkout

“Functional Circuits” is the name I’m now using for the workouts I’ve been posting a bunch of since quarantine started. (3-4 exercises in a circuit, 30 seconds each, rest 30 seconds.) Hopefully it’ll be easier to find them this way!I personally love the format and think you will, too! Today’s functional circuits class is bodyweight only, and is low impact (no jumping exercises).

Warm up and cool down are included for a 45-minute class (it’s 30 mins of circuit work). If you like it, consider becoming a Patreon member! By doing so, you’ll get access to more workout classes. 🙂

Functional Circuits Class (45 Mins)

In this class, we start with a guided warm up, focusing on mobility and (low impact) dynamic movement. We then move onto our functional circuit work. In each of the three circuits, you’ll preform four exercises, back to back, for 30 seconds each. You then rest 30 seconds before repeating. So that’s 2 mins of work, 30 sec rest.

In Circuits 1 & 3, we’ll do some unilateral work, so we’ll complete 4 sets of the circuits, alternating right and left. In Circuit 2, we’ll complete 3 sets. Between circuits, you get about a minute to recover, but pause the video and take more time if needed. Always listen to your body, modifying or stopping as needed. We finish class with a guided cool down and stretch.

Functional Circuits Class (45 Mins) - Low Impact, Bodyweight - This 45-minute functional circuits class is broken up into three bodyweight circuits. Guided warm up and cool down included. #workoutclass #fitnessclass #lowimpactworkout #bodyweightworkout

Workout Breakdown

See times in parentheses in the above video to jump to that section.

Warm Up & Mobility (2:22)

Functional Circuit Work (10:16)

Circuit 1

  • SL Hip Hinge + Rotation
  • Offset Squat Pulse – Sumo Pulse
  • Lunge, Low Squat, Lunge, Knee Drive
  • Split Lunge Pulse – DL Hinge

Circuit 2

  • Calf Raise Squats
  • Bird-Dog in Bear Plank
  • Blast Off Push Ups
  • Prone Heel Squeeze

Circuit 3

  • Tri Dip x2 Rev Tabletop
  • Ab Curl Low – High
  • Kneeling Side Plank Lifts
  • Side Plank Crunch – Kick

Cool Down & Stretch (40:17)

If you have any questions about this class or Patreon, leave a comment below or send me an email (pumpsandiron@gmail.com). Again, I’m so appreciative of your support!

xo Nicole

30 Minute Bodyweight Workout (Total Body)

30 Minute Bodyweight Workout - No equipment needed for this total body workout. Video included! #bodyweighttraining #bodyweightworkout #workout #workoutvideo

This 30 minute bodyweight workout uses the same structure as the quiet home workouts I’ve been posting over the last several months. The big difference is that we will be incorporating some jumping. There are ways to modify if you’d rather keep all the exercises low-impact.

30 Minute Bodyweight Workout

We’re breaking up this 30 minute bodyweight workout into three circuits. In each circuit, you’ll do four exercises, back to back, for 30 seconds each. You then rest 30 seconds before repeating.

In circuits 1 & 3, we’ll alternate right and left, completing four sets total. Circuit 2 is not unilateral, so we’ll just do 3 sets. Rest for 60 seconds or as needed between circuits.

As with all workouts, you want to make sure you’re properly warmed up beforehand, and always listen to your body, modifying or stopping as needed. I have a few guided warm ups:

30 Minute Bodyweight Workout - No equipment needed for this total body workout. Video included! #bodyweighttraining #bodyweightworkout #workout #workoutvideo

Workout Breakdown

Circuit 1

See 01:23 for a preview of the exercises and how to modify.

  • Squat to Knee Drive Torso Twist
  • Pivoting Narrow – Sumo Squat Pulse
  • Sumo Squat Hop
  • Get Up to Squat Jump

Circuit 2

See 12:29 for a preview of the exercises and how to modify.

  • Bird Dog in Bear Plank
  • Marching Plank
  • Burpees
  • Squat Pulse – Hop – Jump

Circuit 3

See 20:34 for a preview of the exercises and how to modify.

  • Kneeling Side Plank Hip Lift
  • Side Plank Leg Sweep – Crunch
  • Low – High Crunch
  • Bicycle Crunch

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xo Nicole

Total Body Strength Circuit with 1 Heavy Weight

Total Body Strength Circuit with Single Heavy Weight - Grab a heavy dumbbell or kettlebell for this total body strength circuit. 40 seconds work / 20 seconds rest x4. #strengthtraining #strengthworkout #homeworkout #workoutvideo

Today’s total body strength circuit will require a single heavy weight (kettlebell OR dumbbell will work). There’s no jumping, so it’s quiet and apartment-friendly. And my matching short & top set is from Fabletics for anyone who cares. Do I look like a Gen Z TikToker with my tall socks, biker shorts and crop top or what??? 😂

Total Body Strength Circuit

Links to equipment are affiliate.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

  • Single heavy weightdumbbell OR kettlebell, either works. I’m using both because for one exercise (the lunge row to high pull), I do prefer the high handle of the kettlebell.

There are six exercises in this workout. We’ll go through them using an interval structure of 40 seconds work / 20 seconds rest. In total, we’ll go through the circuit four times. The middle three exercises are unilateral, so we’ll alternate left / right / left / right each time through the circuit.

At the end of each completed circuit, rest for 60 seconds. The additional rest time is so that form doesn’t get sloppy in the last couple rounds. If you need longer, take it.

As with all workouts, you want to make sure you’re properly warmed up before, and always listen to your body, modifying or stopping as needed. I have two guided warm ups:

Total Body Strength Circuit with Single Heavy Weight - Grab a heavy dumbbell or kettlebell for this total body strength circuit. 40 seconds work / 20 seconds rest x4. #strengthtraining #strengthworkout #homeworkout #workoutvideo

Workout Breakdown

See 1:49 in the above video for a preview of the exercises and how to modify.

  • Goblet Squat with Pulse
  • Squat Cleans
  • High Pull to Lunge Row
  • Split Lunge Press to Squat Press
  • Windmills
  • Russian Twists

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xo Nicole