Full-Mix Neon Session

15–18 min 2 recommended rounds Full Body Mixed Progressive

A little of everything — strength, mobility, power, and conditioning — stitched into one forgiving circuit. The Body Beats way: show up and move.

How it runs. Work for 40 seconds, transition 15–20 seconds. Complete 2 rounds. Swap any move for an easier version on the day you need it.

How to read ahead. Do to go one move at a time.

Warm-up

1 Marching in Place

45–60 seconds

Soft knees, easy arm swing. Let the body wake up.

Option. Tiny steps count. Hold a chair or a wall if balance feels unsure. Add a little height only when the easy march already feels quiet.

Stop if. A joint complains, the breath gets sharp, or the march turns into a stomp.

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Stand tall with soft knees and relaxed shoulders.
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Lift one knee to a comfortable height while swinging the opposite arm forward.
3
Alternate sides in a steady, rhythmic march.
4
Keep the torso upright and breathe naturally.
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Stay light on your feet — no stomping.

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2 Arm Circles

30 seconds forward + 30 seconds backward

Start small, grow the circles. Feel the shoulders open.

Option. Tiny circles count. Skip a direction if a shoulder complains. Light bells only when the empty-hand circles already feel quiet — never swing.

Stop if. The shoulder pinches or the neck takes over.

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Stand tall with arms extended straight out to the sides.
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Make small forward circles with your arms.
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Let the circles grow a little as the shoulders warm up.
4
Reverse direction and make backward circles.
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Keep shoulders down and core braced.
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Breathe steadily.

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3 Hip Circles

30 seconds each direction

Big, smooth circles like a slow hula. Both ways.

Option. Smaller circles if the low back is sensitive. Bigger and slower only when the pelvis stays quiet. Hold a chair if balance feels unsure.

Stop if. The low back pinches or the hips twist.

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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, soft knees, hands on hips or out to the sides.
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Circle your hips slowly in one direction, keeping the upper body relatively still.
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Make the circles as large and smooth as feels good.
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After several circles, reverse direction.
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Breathe and keep the movement fluid.

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Main

4 Cossack Squat

40 seconds

Wide lateral squat that drops deep to one side while the other leg stays long. Excellent for inner thighs, hips, and mobility in one move.

Option. Hold onto a doorframe or chair for balance. Keep the range smaller at first and only go deeper when control is solid.

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Stand with feet much wider than shoulder-width, toes slightly turned out.
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Shift your weight to one side, bending that knee and sitting the hips back and down.
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Keep the other leg mostly straight, toes pointing up if comfortable.
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Go as low as you can while keeping the working heel down and chest proud.
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Drive through the working foot to return to center, then repeat to the other side.
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Move slowly — quality over depth.

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5 Quadruped Thoracic Rotation

30 seconds per side

On all fours, rotate one arm and the upper back toward the ceiling. Unlocks stiff mid-back mobility that desk life loves to steal.

Option. Keep the range small at first. Focus on moving from the mid-back, not the low back or neck.

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Start on hands and knees, wrists under shoulders, knees under hips.
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Place one hand behind the head or on the upper back.
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Rotate that elbow down toward the opposite wrist, then open it up toward the ceiling, following with the eyes.
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Move slowly and feel the rotation happen in the mid-back.
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Keep the hips as still as possible.
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Complete reps on one side, then switch.

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6 Zottman Curl

40 seconds

Curl the dumbbells up with palms up, then rotate to palms down and lower slowly. Hits the biceps and the forearms in one smooth move.

Option. Use lighter weight than your normal curls — the eccentric is the point.

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Stand tall holding dumbbells at your sides, palms facing forward.
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Curl the weights up as in a normal biceps curl.
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At the top, rotate the palms so they face down.
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Lower the weights slowly with the palms facing down.
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Rotate back to palms-forward at the bottom and repeat.
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Keep the elbows close and the movement strict.

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7 Side Plank Hip Dip

25 seconds per side

From a side plank, lower the hip toward the floor and lift it back up. Adds dynamic work to the classic side plank.

Option. Drop to the bottom knee for an easier version. Keep the range small at first.

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Set up in a forearm side plank, body in a straight line, hips stacked.
2
Slowly lower the bottom hip toward the floor a few inches.
3
Drive the hip back up to the starting plank position, squeezing the side of the waist.
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Keep the neck neutral and the top shoulder relaxed.
5
Move with control — this is not a bounce.
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Finish the set, then switch sides.

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8 Skater Jumps

30 seconds

Lateral bounds from one leg to the other, mimicking a speed skater. Builds single-leg power, lateral strength, and coordination.

Option. Start with smaller side-to-side steps. Add the hop and arm swing only when balance is solid.

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Start on one leg with a soft knee.
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Push off and bound laterally to the other leg, landing softly.
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Let the trailing leg sweep behind for balance and swing the arms naturally.
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Immediately push off again to the starting side.
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Keep the chest up and landings quiet.
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Reduce the distance if you cannot control the landing.

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9 Open Book Rotation

30 seconds per side

Lie on your side with knees stacked and open the top arm like a book, rotating the upper body. Excellent thoracic and chest opener.

Option. Keep the knees glued together. Reduce the range if the shoulder or low back protests.

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Lie on your side with knees bent and stacked, arms extended in front of you at shoulder height.
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Keeping the knees together, slowly open the top arm and rotate the chest toward the ceiling.
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Follow the hand with your eyes and let the upper back do the rotating.
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Pause in the open position, then return with control.
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Breathe into the stretch.
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Finish the set and switch sides.

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Cool-down

10 Standing Forward Fold

30–45 seconds

Soft knees, hang and breathe. Let gravity help.

Option. Bend the knees generously if hamstrings are tight. Hold elbows or let arms dangle. Micro-bend the knees to protect the back.

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Stand with feet hip-width, soft knees.
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Hinge at the hips and fold forward, keeping the spine long at first or allowing a gentle round.
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Let the head hang heavy and arms dangle or hold opposite elbows.
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Shift weight slightly forward or back to find the sweet spot in the hamstrings and back.
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Breathe deeply, then slowly roll up vertebra by vertebra to stand.

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11 Standing Quad Stretch

25–35 seconds per side

Gentle heel toward glute, tall posture.

Option. Hold a wall or chair for balance. Keep the stretch gentle — never force the heel higher than comfortable.

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Stand tall near a wall or chair for light support if needed.
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Bend one knee and grasp the ankle or top of the foot with the same-side hand.
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Gently draw the heel toward your glute while keeping the knees close together and hips level.
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Stand tall — avoid leaning forward or arching the lower back.
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Hold, breathe, then switch sides.

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12 Standing Hamstring Stretch

25–35 seconds per side

Hinge with a long spine.

Option. Bend the knee slightly if the stretch is too intense. Use a wall for balance. Keep the back long rather than rounding.

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Stand tall and place one heel on the floor a short distance in front or on a low step.
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Keep a soft bend in the standing leg if needed.
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Hinge at the hips, keeping the spine long, and reach gently toward the extended leg.
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Stop when you feel a mild stretch in the back of the thigh — no bouncing.
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Hold and breathe, then switch sides.

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Extra rest between rounds is always fine. Consistency beats intensity.