October 07, 2014
One Month To A Better Body
Want a head start on getting ready to wear your LBD at the office Christmas party? Or just really preparing for that beach body?
Either way, follow this challenge, and you'll have a better body in one month.
With this challenge, if you start on the 1st you will get Fridays off. If you choose to start on a Monday, you'll get Sundays off - your choice. That doesn't mean that on Sundays you can gorge on junk food because you 'earned it' though - try to do some active rest as Lisa always suggests to keep your body moving, but allowing your muscles to recover.
The reps in this challenge build gradually with a three day rota system - so you'll do three days of different exercises, then you'll start those three days over again but with higher reps.
There's no need to rush this challenge - it's not easy to do 50 burpees! Work at your own pace and do your best to complete it. If you're struggling then split the reps up through the day, so you could do some in the morning, then in the afternoon, and then finish in the evening.
Day 1
10 burpees
10 squats
10 curl and press
Day 2
10 mountain climbers
10 deadlift and row
10 lunges
Day 3
10 surfers
10 shoulder tap planks
10 rope pulls
Day 4
15 burpees
15 squats
15 curl and press
Day 5
15 mountain climbers
15 deadlift and row
15 lunges
Day 6
15 surfers
15 shoulder tap planks
15 rope pulls
Day 7
Rest
Day 8
20 burpees
20 squats
20 curl and press
Day 9
20 mountain climbers
20 deadlift and row
20 lunges
Day 10
20 surfers
20 shoulder tap planks
20 rope pulls
Day 11
25 burpees
25 squats
25 curl and press
Day 12
25 mountain climbers
25 deadlift and row
25 lunges
Day 13
25 surfers
25 shoulder tap planks
25 rope pulls
Day 14
Rest
Day 15
30 burpees
30 squats
30 curl and press
Day 16
30 mountain climbers
30 deadlift and row
30 lunges
Day 17
30 surfers
30 shoulder tap planks
30 rope pulls
Day 18
35 burpees
35 squats
35 curl and press
Day 19
35 mountain climbers
35 deadlift and row
35 lunges
Day 20
35 surfers
35 shoulder tap planks
35 rope pulls
Day 21
Rest
Day 22
40 burpees
40 squats
40 curl and press
Day 23
40 mountain climbers
40 deadlift and row
40 lunges
Day 24
40 surfers
40 shoulder tap planks
40 rope pulls
Day 25
45 burpees
45 squats
45 curl and press
Day 26
45 mountain climbers
45 deadlift and row
45 lunges
Day 27
45 surfers
45 shoulder tap planks
45 rope pulls
Day 28
Rest
Day 29
50 burpees
50 squats
50 curl and press
Day 30
50 mountain climbers
50 deadlift and row
50 lunges
How to:
Burpees

Squats
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart facing forward. Squat deep down towards the floor keeping your back straight and your head facing forward, then return to a standing position.
Curl and press
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart with your feet facing forward holding a sandbag with your arms down in front of you. Lift up to a bicep curl, then lift the sandbag above your head and back down.
Mountain climbers
Get into the plank position with your hands flat on the floor, and (in a running motion) lift your knees alternately up towards your chest.
Deadlift and row
Lunges
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, facing forward. Step your right foot out in front of you and bend your right knee lowering your left knee to the floor, then bring your right foot back together with your left foot, and repeat on the other side.
Surfers
Shoulder tap planks
Hold the plank position, and one at a time, tap your hand to the opposite shoulder while supporting yourself with the other hand. Try not to move your body too much as you make the transition from one hand to the other.
Rope pulls
Sitting on your butt, lean back slightly and lift your feet off the ground (try to keep them off the ground for the whole exercise). Then put your arms in the air and alternate pulling your hands downwards as though pulling a rope down. At the same time pull your opposite leg towards your chest, then alternate.
Please note: One month is not enough time to lose a tremendous amount of fat safely - this challenge has been designed to help you build muscle and tighten up for an improved body. If you want to see drastic improvements then you need to exercise regularly for much longer than one month.
This challenge is a great way to kick start a new healthier, fitter, happier you though.
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