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We want to work out to look better and feel healthier, but the truth is—not knowing where to start or what to do can be a major demotivator. I’ve been working out since middle school, and I still find myself reviewing and refining what I’m doing.
In Edition #134, learn, refresh, and get the most out of your workouts.
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LAST WEEK 📊
It’s been awhile since I used Fitbit to track my activity, sleep, and calories. Recently, I bought a new Garmin and have been stewing over my stats especially sleep scores 💤 😃.
THIS WEEK’S 🧐
What’s your biggest challenge in working out?
👁️ OVE’S GUIDE TO
WAYS TO WORKOUT
🧠 WHAT ARE WORKOUT METHODS?
Training methods are how you organize your workout.
Think of them like different routes to the same destination:
You can walk, sprint, or drive—but each path gets you there differently, at a different speed, with a different cost.
👉 Same body. Different outcomes.
🔁 KEY TRAINING METHODS
🔵 Supersets
What it is:
A1 → A2 → rest → repeat
Example:
A1: Dumbbell Bench Press (8 to 10 reps)
A2: Push-ups (10 to 15 reps)
→ Rest → Repeat
Why use it:
Saves time
Builds muscle + endurance
Keeps heart rate elevated
When to use:
Muscle building
Fat loss phases
🟣 Circuits
What it is:
A → B → C → D → rest → repeat
Example:
Squats (15 reps)
Push-ups (10 reps)
Kettlebell Swings (15 reps)
Plank (30 seconds)
Why use it:
Full-body training
High calorie burn
Improves conditioning
When to use:
General fitness
Time-efficient workouts
🔴 HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)
What it is:
Short bursts of max effort + rest
Example:
Sprint (20 to 30 seconds)
Walk/rest (60 seconds)
→ Repeat 6 to 10 rounds
Why use it:
Improves cardio fast
Burns calories efficiently
Builds athletic conditioning
When to use:
Fat loss
Sport conditioning
🟢 Steady-State Cardio
What it is:
Low to moderate effort for longer duration
Example:
Jog 30 minutes (comfortable pace)
Bike ride 45 minutes
Brisk walk 10,000 steps
Why use it:
Builds endurance base
Aids recovery
Supports fat metabolism
When to use:
Recovery days
Long-term health
🏋🏾♂️ SETS & REPS: MATCH THE GOAL
🧱 Strength
3 to 6 reps
3 to 5 sets
Heavy load (85 to 95% of your 1-rep max)
Rest: 2 to 5 minutes
Example:
If your max squat = 100 kg (220 lbs)
→ Working sets: 85 to 95 kg (187 to 209 lbs)
👉 Focus: Max force production
💪 Hypertrophy (Muscle Growth)
6 to 12 reps
3 to 4 sets
65 to 80% of your 1-rep max
Rest: 60 to 90 seconds
Example:
Bench press 60 to 75 kg (132 to 165 lbs) for 8 to 10 reps
👉 Focus: Muscle size
🏃 Endurance
12 to 20+ reps
2 to 4 sets
50 to 65% of your 1-rep max
Short rest
Example:
Bodyweight squats or light DB lunges
👉 Focus: Fatigue resistance
⚡ Power
1 to 5 reps
Explosive movement
30 to 70% of 1-rep max (moved FAST)
Full recovery
Example:
Box jumps
Medicine ball slams
Power cleans
👉 Focus: Speed + force
🚀 Speed
5 to 20 second bursts
Full recovery
High quality movement
Example:
10 to 30 meter sprints
Reaction drills
Ladder footwork
👉 Focus: Movement efficiency + quickness
🧰 EQUIPMENT: WHAT FITS WHERE?
🏗️ Machines
Controlled movement
Stable environment
Lower injury risk
👉 Use for:
Muscle isolation
Beginners
Rehab & injury recovery
🏋🏾 Dumbbells (DB)
Natural range of motion
Improves balance
👉 Use for:
Muscle building
Functional strength
🏺 Kettlebells (KB)
Dynamic movements
Grip + core heavy
👉 Use for:
Conditioning
Power endurance
🥎 Medicine Balls
Explosive + rotational
👉 Use for:
Power
Athletic transfer
🎯 WHY THIS MATTERS
Without structure:
You workout hard
But not effectively
With structure:
You progress
You adapt
You improve
🧠 TRY THIS (THIS WEEK)
Most people workout based on mood.
This week, train with clear intention:
Pick your goal (e.g. muscle)
Match the method (e.g. supersets)
Match the reps (6 to 12)
Execute one structured workout
👉 Example:
“Upper body hypertrophy using supersets, 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps”
Keep it simple. Repeat it.
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Until Next Edition,
Coach DC
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