FIT20
Next Challenge Group: December 2
4 WEEKS | 5 DAYS A WEEK | 20 MINUTES A DAY | 4th ROUND
FIT20 is a 4 week program that is repeated for 4 months in a row. December is the 4th month. (New members can join any round.)
FIT20 is a program for those who are looking to tone and strengthen their bodies with weights in just 20 minutes! This is a 20 minute program you can do at home that will fit into your busy day! Modifications are offered so you can adjust some moves that may not work for you.
(see below for all the fitness tool you’ll need)
Next Challenge Group: December 2
4 WEEKS | 5 DAYS A WEEK | 20 MINUTES A DAY | 4th ROUND
FIT20 is a 4 week program that is repeated for 4 months in a row. December is the 4th month. (New members can join any round.)
FIT20 is a program for those who are looking to tone and strengthen their bodies with weights in just 20 minutes! This is a 20 minute program you can do at home that will fit into your busy day! Modifications are offered so you can adjust some moves that may not work for you.
(see below for all the fitness tool you’ll need)
Next Challenge Group: December 2
4 WEEKS | 5 DAYS A WEEK | 20 MINUTES A DAY | 4th ROUND
FIT20 is a 4 week program that is repeated for 4 months in a row. December is the 4th month. (New members can join any round.)
FIT20 is a program for those who are looking to tone and strengthen their bodies with weights in just 20 minutes! This is a 20 minute program you can do at home that will fit into your busy day! Modifications are offered so you can adjust some moves that may not work for you.
(see below for all the fitness tool you’ll need)
All you need to know for FIT20:
HOW WILL I GET MY CLASSES? Once a week you will receive an email with 5 recorded videos for the week. Each video will be labeled with the assigned daily class along with a list of Fitness Tools needed to complete your class.
WHEN SHOULD I DO MY DAILY CLASS/ WORKOUT? Classes are designed to be completed five days in a week, in the order they are presented (I prefer Monday-Friday) followed by two rest days. You can decide when it's best for you to workout during the day. Making time is sometimes harder than actually doing the workout and knowing how to structure your day is key! Find the time of day that works for you. Try to stay consistent and set your workout time block as a "rock" in your calendar! (If you are planning on doing less than 5 classes a week, be in touch with Ellie to decide which ones are best for you.)
IS THERE ANY ORDER TO THE VIDEOS? WHAT IF I MISS A DAY? The videos are designed to do in order. But, if you need to skip a day or you miss a day, continue the next day with the assigned workout and make-up the class you missed over your two rest days.
IS THERE A WHATSAPP GROUP / LIVE CHAT? Coach Ellie has a Challenge WhatsApp group for support, accountability, and Ellie motivation. This is a private space for registered FIT20 Challengers only.
HOW CAN I COMMUNICATE WITH COACH ELLIE? Any questions? Feel free to ask me here!
FITNESS TOOLS for FIT20:
Dumbbells (Light 2-5lb/ Medium 5-8lb/ Heavy 8-15lb)
Chair
Step Stool or Risers
*Coach Ellie TIP: Choose a step stool that fits into your budget, is easy for you to store, and/or works for you in regard to height and functionality. Here’s another Step Stool option.
*Coach Ellie TIP: Risers are a great investment because you can adjust the height as needed and as you grow stronger. They are also a great fitness tool used at different heights in so many exercises you are going to see.
WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE:
Monday: Lower Body
Tuesday: Upper Body
Wednesday: Core
Thursday: Sculpt & Tone
Friday: Full Body (TABATA Style)
Benefits & styles of classes:
FIT20 is a program designed to challenge you and help lean and tone your body. 20 minutes may be all you need in a daily class and in a weekly fitness program. Notice how the exercises that are challenging for you in month 1 may be easier and more manageable in months 2-4. I hope you increase your strength (muscle) and decrease your body fat. (Please note that changes may not be visible in decreasing body fat without also focusing on nutrition. Changes in body fat are likely linked to your focus on your nutrition.)
Tracking your progress:
Not everyone has weight loss goals here. Maybe you want to change your body composition, the shape of your body. Maybe you are here to strengthen your body. For certain goals you may not see changes on the scale as fast as you may notice changes in your body. Remind yourself that strong is in-style and your waistline can cinch without losing weight on the scale!
Here is what I recommend for tracking progress: (Please track with the guidance below, I will assure you that you will be sad if you didn't when you start to see changes...)
Pictures
Take a front, side and back picture of yourself in your workout clothes. You want to be able to see your body. Try leggins and a workout bra. (Hold those pictures and retake them no less than 8 weeks out.)
ME360
Download the Me360 app (free). Follow the guided instructions and the app will take all your measurements. (Do not retake the app measurements before 8 weeks.)
Get a good SCALE!
A good way to track body fat is by getting a smart scale like the RENPHO scale (see link below) which will provide you a lot of helpful information in addition to your scale weigth. I am a big believer in staying off the scale and listening to your body. If you do hop on the scale, it should be only once a week. (Same scale, naked on the scale, same day of the week and the same time of the day for best comparison.) We will get on the scale Day 1 and just after Day 20. (Please note that changes may not be visible in decreasing body fat without also focusing on nutrition. Changes in body fat are likely linked to your focus on your nutrition.)