Day Workout
Monday Upper Body Strength
Core
Tuesday HIIT
Wednesday Lower Body Strength
Core
Thursday Metabolic Conditioning
Friday Morning: HIIT
Evening: Full Body Strength
Saturday Active Recovery  12,000 Steps
Mobility Routine
Sunday Active Recovery 12,000 Steps
Yoga

Overview

Goal: Muscle Growth + Fat Loss
Suggested Duration: 6 weeks
Weekly Split: 5 training days, 2 active recovery days

RECOMP is a 6-week hybrid training plan designed to help you achieve the ultimate body recomposition - losing fat while building lean muscle. Using strength workouts, high-intensity circuits, and conditioning drills, this plan will push your body to adapt, grow stronger, and become more defined.

What to Expect:

Strength & Hypertrophy Focus: Build solid muscle with progressive resistance workouts.
Metabolic Conditioning (Metcon): High-intensity circuits to burn fat while preserving muscle.
Daily Core Activation: Develop a stronger, more defined midsection.
Functional Cardio: Improve endurance while maintaining strength.
Active Recovery Integration: Prevent burnout while staying mobile and active.

Who is This For?

- Anyone who wants to lose fat & build muscle at the same time;
- People looking for a structured yet flexible approach;
- Those who enjoy variety in their training while still making progress;
- Anyone who want a guided, hybrid plan.

Instructions

  1. Use the database filter to find a workout that matches the type assigned for the day.
  2. Set the difficulty level (1 to 5) to match your current fitness level.
  3. Pick a workout and complete it on Level I, II, or III, depending on how much time and energy you have.

Monday

Focus: Build muscle and strength in the upper body while activating the core.

What To Do:
Upper Body Strength Workout. If you own dumbbells, select workouts with equipment "Dumbbells". 
Core Workout

Why? Strength training preserves and builds lean muscle mass. Core training improves posture, stability, and aesthetics.


Tuesday

Focus: Maximize calorie burn while improving cardiovascular endurance.

What To Do: HIIT Workout

Why? HIIT elevates metabolism long after the workout (afterburn effect). Keeps sessions short yet effective for fat loss & endurance.


Wednesday

Focus: Develop lower body strength while reinforcing core engagement. 

What To Do:
Lower Body Strength Workout . If you own dumbbells, select workouts with equipment "Dumbbells". 
Core Workout

Why? Lower body exercises use large muscle groups, increasing energy expenditure. Strengthening the core enhances overall athleticism.


Thursday

Focus: A mix of strength and endurance training for maximum calorie burn.

What To Do:Metabolic Conditioning Workout (Metcon) 

Why? Combines strength & cardio, improving work capacity. Boosts endurance & fat loss while preserving muscle.


Friday

Morning / What To Do:HIIT Workout

Evening / What To Do:Full Body Strength Workout. If you own dumbbells, select workouts with equipment "Dumbbells". 

Why? Splitting workouts keeps intensity high without over-fatiguing. Morning HIIT boosts metabolism, evening strength maximizes hypertrophy.


Saturday

Focus: Reduce stiffness, improve recovery, and stay active.

What To Do: Light movement to maintain metabolism.

✓ Hit 12,000 Steps or walk for 1hr (in total)
Mobility Routine

Why? Mobility work prevents injuries & enhances flexibility. Low-intensity movement promotes recovery without taxing muscles.


Sunday

Focus: Improve flexibility, relaxation, and overall recovery.

What To Do: Light movement to maintain metabolism.

✓ Hit 12,000 Steps or walk for 1hr (in total)
Yoga Routine

Why? Yoga reduces stress & enhances flexibility. Active recovery maintains circulation & prevents stiffness.

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