BBS is for anyone who’s looking to incorporate weights into their routine, but struggles to find the time. This program is for all levels and scaleable. Meaning whether you’re a complete beginner OR advanced weight lifter, the way I’ve programmed BBS will allow everyone to prioritize the kind of workout they need.
Yes! It’s recommended that you have a set of 5lb and 10lb dumbbells. You can also utilize other dumbbells of different weights too, but it’s not required. You may also choose to try these exercises sans-dumbbells, although I will be instructing as if you have them! You might be asked on certain days to grab a yoga mat or a kitchen chair for certain exercises.
Can I do this alongside other workouts? BBBS is a Monday/Wednesday/Friday strengthening program. You can do it on its own, or you can incorporate it into other aspects of your fitness routine. If this is your first weight lifting routine, I’d stick to just this program as far as strengthening and maybe if you feel up for it, add in active recovery style exercises such as walking, yoga, swimming, biking…etc on the days you aren’t doing BBS. At the end of the day, it’s your body, your workouts, so do what feels best and right for you!
BBS is a 6 week strength program comprised of 3 fully guided strength workouts with dumbbells each week. Each week there will be a lower body, upper body and full body workout. Each workout will be 30 minutes with an included warmup and cooldown. There are 9 workouts in total with weeks 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6 repeating themselves so you can build muscle memory and strength through repetition.