Total Body Conditioning 6 (Alex Steele)
Science Behind the Plan:
"Total body conditioning optimizes cardiovascular health and muscular endurance," explains Alex. This conditioning-oriented plan uses circuit training and minimal rest periods to elevate heart rate while challenging all major muscle groups. The program implements a progressive approach to metabolic conditioning that builds endurance without sacrificing muscle mass.
6-Week Program:
Week 1-2: Conditioning Foundation
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Day 1: ~w@d^_ (legs, chest, back, core, arms, shoulders)
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Circuit format: 3 rounds with 45 sec rest between rounds
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15 reps per exercise
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Total volume: =270 reps per workout
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Day 2: ~w@d^_ (legs, chest, back, core, arms, shoulders)
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Circuit format: 3 rounds with 45 sec rest between rounds
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15 reps per exercise
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Total volume: =270 reps per workout
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Weekly volume: =540 reps
Week 3-4: Conditioning Development
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Day 1: ~w@d^_d (legs, chest, back, core, arms, shoulders, core)
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Circuit format: 3 rounds with 30 sec rest between rounds
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15 reps per exercise
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Total volume: =315 reps per workout
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Day 2: ~w@d^_d (legs, chest, back, core, arms, shoulders, core)
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Circuit format: 3 rounds with 30 sec rest between rounds
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15 reps per exercise
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Total volume: =315 reps per workout
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Weekly volume: =630 reps
Week 5-6: Conditioning Mastery
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Day 1: ~w@d^_d~ (legs, chest, back, core, arms, shoulders, core, legs)
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Circuit format: 3 rounds with 20 sec rest between rounds
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12 reps per exercise
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Total volume: =288 reps per workout
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Day 2: ~w@d^_d~ (legs, chest, back, core, arms, shoulders, core, legs)
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Circuit format: 3 rounds with 20 sec rest between rounds
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12 reps per exercise
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Total volume: =288 reps per workout
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Weekly volume: =576 reps