Day 1 — Circuit Style (Week 3 Progression)

Iron Fox Community Program
Parabellum Training System
Track 3 — Endurance / Fat Loss
Week 3: Longer Effort, Calm Control
Coach Rich

Lesson Overview

Week 3 shifts the endurance focus toward longer effort with calmer control.

Today’s circuit extends volume while reinforcing smooth pacing and controlled breathing. The goal is to stay relaxed under fatigue, move continuously, and finish each round with composure.

If you feel rushed, slow down.
Calm execution is the win.

Week 3 Training Standards (Track 3)

  • Rest between exercises: 30–40 seconds

  • Loads: Light to moderate

  • Effort target: Steady, repeatable output

  • Goal: Stay calm under fatigue

Breathing stays controlled. Panic means the pace is too fast.

Circuit Training (≈45 Minutes)

Complete 4 total rounds.
Rest 90 seconds between rounds.

Move smoothly from one exercise to the next. Quality reps come first.

Bodyweight Squat

  • 18 reps per round

Coaching Cues

  • Chest tall

  • Sit between hips

  • Smooth, controlled reps

  • Steady breathing

Incline Push-Up

  • 12 reps per round

Coaching Cues

  • Control the descent

  • Body stays straight

  • Core tight

  • Use an incline that allows clean reps

Lat Pulldown

  • 14 reps per round

Coaching Cues

  • Smooth, controlled pulls

  • Elbows toward ribs

  • No momentum

  • Control the return

Walking Lunges

  • 12 reps per leg per round

Coaching Cues

  • Short, controlled steps

  • Upright torso

  • Front heel stays planted

  • Maintain balance

Plank

  • 30 seconds per round

Coaching Cues

  • Calm, steady breathing

  • Brace core

  • Keep hips level

  • Stop if form breaks

Cardio Finisher (15 Minutes)

Interval Walk

  • 1 minute fast pace

  • 1 minute easy pace

  • Repeat for 9 total rounds

Focus Cues for Today

  • Stay relaxed under effort

  • Smooth transitions

  • Calm breathing

  • Consistent pacing

The goal is longer effort without chaos.

Day 1 Reminder

  • Endurance improves when panic disappears

  • Smooth reps beat fast reps

  • Breathing controls output

  • Finish each round feeling capable