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30-Day (no equipment) General Training Program for the Over 60’s

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Last updated: 21 October, 2025 9:25 am
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Suitable for general fitness, rehab, or off-season.

  • Duration: 20–35 minutes/day
  • Warm-up before each session (5 mins):
    • Arm circles, leg swings, neck rolls
    • March in place or light walking
  • Cool down after each session (5 mins):
    • Gentle stretching and deep breathing
  • Rest Days: Active recovery like walking or yoga
  • Format: Alternating strength, cardio, and flexibility/mobility days
Day Focus Workout
1 Full Body Mobility Cat-cow x10, Shoulder rolls x20, Hip circles x10/side, Wall angels x10, Standing toe touches x10
2 Strength (Lower Body) Wall sit (3x30s), Squats x15, Glute bridges x15, Calf raises x20, Step-ups (stairs) x10/leg
3 Cardio March in place x3 mins, Step-touches x1 min, Butt kicks x1 min, High knees x1 min, Repeat x2
4 Core & Balance Bird-dog x10/side, Side leg raises x15, Plank (knees if needed) x30s, Heel-to-toe walk x20 steps
5 Flexibility Hamstring stretch, Quad stretch, Shoulder stretch, Neck side tilt, Child’s pose — hold each 30s
6 Strength (Upper Body) Wall push-ups x15, Arm circles x30s, Chair dips x10, Superman hold x30s, Repeat x2
7 Active Recovery Light walk (30 mins) or Gentle Yoga
8 Cardio Repeat Day 3 with added arm swings & side steps
9 Strength (Lower Body) Repeat Day 2 + Add Lunge pulses x10/leg
10 Core Focus Seated leg lifts x15, Dead bug x10, Side plank (knees ok) x20s/side, Repeat x2
11 Flexibility Full body stretch (hold each pose 30–45s)
12 Strength (Full Body) Squats x15, Wall push-ups x15, Bird-dogs x10, Glute bridge x15, Repeat x2
13 Cardio (Low-Impact HIIT) 30s march, 30s jumping jacks (no jump = step out), 30s rest — repeat x5 rounds
14 Active Recovery 30-min walk or Restorative Yoga
15 Balance Focus One-leg stand (eyes open/closed), Clock taps, Heel raises, Tai chi-style arm swings
16 Strength (Lower Body) Step-ups x15, Glute bridge with hold, Chair sit-to-stand x15, Repeat x2
17 Core & Mobility Cat-cow, Seated twist, Forearm plank x30s, Arm/leg extensions x10
18 Cardio Dance to music or follow a low-impact online session (20–30 mins)
19 Flexibility Focus on hips, hamstrings, shoulders, and spine
20 Strength (Upper Body) Incline push-ups, Wall angels, Superman raises, Repeat x3
21 Active Recovery Brisk walk + light stretches
22 Core Stability Bird-dog holds, Wall sit with march, Seated twists, Repeat x2
23 Strength (Full Body) Mix of squats, push-ups, step-ups, planks — circuit style
24 Cardio Intervals 1 min fast walk in place / 30s rest x6
25 Flexibility Repeat Day 5 or try guided stretch video
26 Balance & Mobility Chair yoga or balance flow (YouTube or guided)
27 Strength (Lower Body) Repeat Day 2 or 16, slightly increase reps
28 Core & Flexibility Yoga-inspired core flow
29 Cardio Low-impact HIIT or fast walk + stairs
30 Full Body Circuit 3 rounds: squats, wall push-ups, bird-dogs, step-ups, glute bridges, planks

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