{"id":427,"date":"2025-02-24T13:41:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T14:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.woodtoyssaltlakecity.com\/?p=427"},"modified":"2025-04-12T22:42:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T22:42:04","slug":"total-gyms-heart-month-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.woodtoyssaltlakecity.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/24\/total-gyms-heart-month-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Total Gym\u2019s Heart Month Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15937\" class=\"elementor elementor-15937\">\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c90c4b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6c90c4b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c9f1d9\" data-id=\"7c9f1d9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d80fce1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"d80fce1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/youtu.be\/wT-SyjemTz0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4182a06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4182a06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><strong>Total Gym&#8217;s Heart Month Challenge: The Hot Stuff Circuit <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"> <strong>Total Body in 20 Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ready to turn up the heat on your workouts? This February, challenge yourself with <strong>The Hot Stuff Circuit<\/strong>, a <strong>fast, fiery, and effective<\/strong> Total Gym routine designed to strengthen, sculpt, and energize your body in just <strong>20 minutes<\/strong>. \u00a0Whether you\u2019re short on time or looking for a fun way to stay inspired, this circuit will have your heart pumping and muscles burning\u2026 in all the right ways!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Take on The Hot Stuff Circuit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"> <strong>Maximize Your Time:<\/strong> Full-body movements ensure every muscle gets activated for the best results in the shortest time.<br \/><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"> <strong>Strength &amp; Endurance Focus:<\/strong> Elevate your heart rate while building muscular strength, endurance, and core control.<br \/><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"> <strong>Fast, Effective, and Intense:<\/strong> Just 20 minutes to challenge your muscles and push past your limits.<br \/><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"> <strong>Make It Your Own:<\/strong> Adjust speed, resistance, or rounds to challenge yourself at any level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Challenge: How It Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set your timer for 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Warm-up your muscles prior to the Hot Stuff Circuit.<\/li>\n<li>Complete <strong>each exercise for 25 REPS<\/strong>, followed by a <strong>15-second rest<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Repeat the <\/strong><strong>circuit <\/strong><strong>2-3 times <\/strong>(with a 1-minute break between rounds).<\/li>\n<li>Conclude the workout with your own set of recovery stretches.<\/li>\n<li>Modify as needed and adjust your Total Gym incline to match your fitness level.<\/li>\n<li>Commit to doing this workout <strong>3-4 times a week<\/strong> for the rest of the month!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Set Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Incline: <\/strong>Medium suggested (adjust as needed)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessories: <\/strong>Pull-up Bars<\/li>\n<li>Timer \/ Timer APP to clock each exercise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Hot Stuff Circuit Workout<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1.<img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"><strong>Squat to Plank Push-up:<\/strong> Fire up your heart rate while strengthening your legs, upper body, and core.<\/p>\n<p>2.<img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"><strong>Pull-Ups: <\/strong>Build upper body and core strength with this dynamic move.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*LOWER LEVEL*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><strong>3.<\/strong><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"> <strong>Lateral Lunge<\/strong><strong> (right leg): <\/strong>Strengthen your inner and outer thighs while focusing on balance and coordination.<br \/>4.<img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"> <strong>Reverse Lunge + Repeaters (right leg): <\/strong>Activate your legs for strength and balance.<\/p>\n<p>5.<img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"> <strong>Plank Taps (modified) \/ Jacks (advanced): <\/strong>Boost power and endurance with this explosive total body move.<\/p>\n<p>6.<img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"> <strong>Lateral Lunge<\/strong><strong> (left leg)<\/strong><br \/>7.<img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"> <strong>Reverse Lunge (left leg)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>8.<img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"> <strong>Incline Core Twists:<\/strong> A rotational move to strengthen your abs and obliques.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REPEAT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Track Your Progress &amp; Stay Motivated<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Set a goal:<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s completing all 3 rounds without stopping or improving form, challenge yourself!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share your sweat:<\/strong> Tag @groovysweat &amp; @totalgymdirect on social to stay accountable and inspire others.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay consistent:<\/strong> Make this workout a regular part of your routine this month and feel the difference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Are You Up for the Challenge?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get on your Total Gym and <strong>let<\/strong><strong>\u2019<\/strong><strong>s heat things up!<\/strong> Your body (and heart!) will thank you for it. <img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f525.png\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcaa\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/1f4aa.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Train Hard!<\/p>\n<p>Maria<\/p>\n<p><u>@GROOVYSWEAT<\/u>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s Connect on Social Media<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.totalgymdirect.com\/total-gyms-heart-month-challenge\">Total Gym&#8217;s Heart Month Challenge<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.totalgymdirect.com\">Total Gym Pulse<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Total Gym&#8217;s Heart Month Challenge: The Hot Stuff Circuit Total Body in 20 Minutes Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Ready to turn up the heat on your workouts? 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