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The Golden Workout - Senior Resistance Workout

46 min
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9 exercises

Welcome to The Golden Workout! With your water bottle at the ready and your attitude switched to 'game time' let's get going! 

Forward Leg Hip Swings exercise illustration
Forward Leg Hip Swings
4 sets
10 reps
45 sec rest
Loosening exercise number 1! Aim to swing each leg twice per set here.
0:45 rest
Hip Circles exercise illustration
Hip Circles
2 sets
20 secs
45 sec rest
Loosening exercise number 2. Swing those hips! Rotate clockwise for the 1st set and counter clockwise for the 2nd!
0:45 rest
Standing Arm Circles exercise illustration
Standing Arm Circles
2 sets
20 secs
45 sec rest
Loosening exercise number 3. Circle forward for the 1st set and backward for the 2nd.
0:45 rest
Bird Dogs exercise illustration
Bird Dogs
3 sets
20 reps
60 sec rest
Try to lift each arm/leg 10 times per set. Remember that the exercise instructions are there if you need them.
1:00 rest
Knee Plank exercise illustration
Knee Plank
3 sets
20 secs
60 sec rest
Hold these planks solid! If you can go for longer, by all means do so! You're half way there!
1:00 rest
Bodyweight Calf Raises exercise illustration
Bodyweight Calf Raises
3 sets
10 reps
60 sec rest
Use something solid, like a step!
1:00 rest
Lying Side Leg Lifts exercise illustration
Lying Side Leg Lifts
2 sets
24 reps
60 sec rest
Lift each leg 12 times per set. Don't forget to sip water!
1:00 rest
Wall Angels exercise illustration
Wall Angels
3 sets
15 reps
60 sec rest
A great way to open up your chest and loosen those shoulder joints. Hold each extension for 2 seconds.
1:00 rest
Wall Push-Ups exercise illustration
Wall Push-Ups
3 sets
12 reps
60 sec rest
You've made it to your final exercise! Knock these out of the way and take a breather!

About this workout

The Golden Workout - Senior Resistance Workout is a free 46 min workout plan with 9 illustrated exercises for your abs, back, chest and legs. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.

Tap any exercise in the workout to see the muscles worked, clear exercise illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Each workout includes sets, reps, rest times and notes so you can follow the plan without guessing.

Workout details

  • Duration: 46 min
  • Exercises: 9
  • Training focus: Abs, back, chest and legs
  • Equipment: NO EQUIPMENT
  • Level: Beginner
  • Format: Interactive workout and printable PDF

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Questions about this workout

What equipment do I need for this workout?

No equipment is needed – every exercise in this workout uses your own bodyweight, so you can do it at home or anywhere.

How long does the The Golden Workout - Senior Resistance Workout take?

The full workout takes about 46 minutes, covering 9 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.

Is this workout suitable for my fitness level?

Yes – this is a beginner-friendly workout. Every exercise includes an illustration and step-by-step instructions, so you can learn proper form as you go. Start with lighter weights and focus on technique.

What muscles does this workout target?

This routine primarily works your glutes & hip flexors, shoulders, abs, lower back, obliques, calves. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.

How often should I do this workout?

For gain muscle, get toned, aim to do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day between sessions. Progress by gradually adding weight or reps, and pair it with workouts for other muscle groups during the week.

Can I download or save this workout?

Yes – you can download this workout as a free printable PDF using the download button, or save it to a free WorkoutLabs Fit account to follow it on your phone, customize the exercises and track your progress.

The Golden Workout - Senior Resistance Workout
46 min
 · 
9 exercises
Welcome to The Golden Workout! With your water bottle at the ready and your attitude switched to 'game time' let's get going! 
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Forward Leg Hip Swings
Forward Leg Hip Swings exercise illustration
4 sets
10 reps
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
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Loosening exercise number 1! Aim to swing each leg twice per set here.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Stand tall holding onto a pole or stationary object for support.
  2. Engage your abs as you swing your one leg as far out in front of you and then back behind you as you comfortably can.
  3. Switch sides once you have completed repetitions on the first leg.
Rest
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Hip Circles
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Hip Circles
Hip Circles exercise illustration
2 sets
20 secs
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Loosening exercise number 2. Swing those hips! Rotate clockwise for the 1st set and counter clockwise for the 2nd!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Stand tall with your chest up. Move your feet to shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on your hips.
  2. Begin the movement by shifting your hips to the left. Bring them forward and to the right in a circular motion. From the right, shift your hips back and to the left.
  3. Continue in this circular motion. Stop once to switch directions.
Rest
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Standing Arm Circles
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Standing Arm Circles
Standing Arm Circles exercise illustration
2 sets
20 secs
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Loosening exercise number 3. Circle forward for the 1st set and backward for the 2nd.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Standing with a flat back and tight core, raise your arms to the sides.
  2. While focusing on the shoulders, slowly rotate your arms in a circular motion. Start with small circles. Gradually increase the size of the circles.
  3. After completing one set of a pre-determined number (such as 10 repetitions), reverse the direction, going counter-clockwise.
Rest
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Bird Dogs
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Bird Dogs
Bird Dogs exercise illustration
3 sets
20 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Try to lift each arm/leg 10 times per set. Remember that the exercise instructions are there if you need them.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Lower Back
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Position yourself on all fours with knees underneath the hips and wrists under the shoulders.
  2. Engage your abs and keep your spine neutral, pulling the shoulder blades towards the hips.
  3. Lengthen the left leg until it is straight out and in line with your hips while simultaneously raising and straightening your right arm until it is parallel to the floor. Keep your head and shoulders aligned at all times.
  4. Gently lower your arm and leg back to the starting position and alternate with the other arm and leg.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Lower Back, Shoulders
    1. Lay on a yoga/exercise mat or towel with your arms outstretched, palms down in front of you, and your legs outstretched with your soles facing up.
    2. Simultaneously lift your right arm and left leg off the floor.
    3. When you reach your flexion point, hold for a second before slowly lowering back down to the floor.
    4. Repeat the same movement with your left arm and right leg.

 

 

 

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Position yourself on all fours on a mat.
  2. Position your hands underneath your shoulders and place your knees under your hips.
  3. Keep your right knee bent at 90 degrees and flex the foot as you lift the knee until it is level with the hip.
  4. Lower the knee without touching the floor and repeat the lift.
  5. Once you’ve completed the reps on the right leg, switch legs.
Rest
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Knee Plank
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Knee Plank
Knee Plank exercise illustration
3 sets
20 secs
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Hold these planks solid! If you can go for longer, by all means do so! You're half way there!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Obliques
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie face down on the ground with your legs together and your arms at your sides. Position your hands beneath your shoulders.
  2. Tighten your core and elevate your upper body off the ground, stabilizing yourself with your forearms. Your feet, shins, and knees will remain on the ground.
  3. Do not allow your hips to drop down. Hold the tension in your core for the prescribed amount of time. Slowly release back to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
  1. Get into a face down position on the floor supporting your upper body on your forearms. Your elbows should be bent at 90 degrees.
  2. Extend your legs straight out behind you, supporting them on your toes and balls of your feet.
  3. Keep your body in a straight line by tightening your abdominal and oblique muscles.
  4. Hold for as long as possible.

For extra balance training and core strengthening, you can lift one arm or leg.

Rest
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Bodyweight Calf Raises
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Bodyweight Calf Raises
Bodyweight Calf Raises exercise illustration
3 sets
10 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Use something solid, like a step!
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves
  • Stand straight with a tight core and flat back.
  • Keep your hands at your sides or hold on to a wall for balance.
  • Bring your feet to be hip distance apart.
  • Focusing the tension in your calf muscles, slowly raise yourself up on to the balls of your feet.
  • Pause at the top of the movement and slowly return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves
  • Stand up straight with your hands at your sides.
  • Keep your back straight and your core tight.
  • Forcefully press off the ground with the balls of both feet.
  • Launch into the air and land softly on the balls of your feet.
  • Focus the tension in the calf muscles, NOT the quadriceps.
  • Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings, Shoulders
  1. Stand with your feet together, arms fully extended with your hands by your sides. This is the start position.
  2. Bend your knees slightly then straighten and push through the balls of your feet while straightening your your knees to jump up spreading your legs to wider than hip width apart.
  3. As you do so, raise both arms out and up in a smooth arc until your hands meet above your head.
  4. As you return to the ground, bring your feet together and your hands back to your sides with your arms fully extended.
  5. Continue without pause for the desired amount of time or repetitions.

This exercise can be performed as a timed exercise, completing as many reps as possible in a set time or, in sets with a fixed number of repetitions per set. To increase intensity, bend your arms slightly as you raise them to engage your biceps and triceps and squeezing them during each rep.

Rest
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Lying Side Leg Lifts
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Lying Side Leg Lifts
Lying Side Leg Lifts exercise illustration
2 sets
24 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Lift each leg 12 times per set. Don't forget to sip water!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie on your right side on top of a yoga mat or other soft surface.
  2. Brace your core and make sure your body is in a straight line. Keep your right hand on the ground and your left hand on your hip.
  3. Slowly lift the left leg into the air, keeping it straight during the exercise.
  4. Slowly lower your left leg. Complete the set then repeat with the other leg.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
  1. Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
  2. Bend at the knees and drive your hips back as if you’re sitting in a chair. Continue to lower your body until your upper legs are parallel to the floor.
  3. Then drive your hips forward and push through your quads and glutes  to return to a standing position.
  4. Just as you reach the standing position, lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be straight.
  5. Lower your leg back so that you return to the starting position and repeat for the other side!
Rest
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Wall Angels
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Wall Angels
Wall Angels exercise illustration
3 sets
15 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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A great way to open up your chest and loosen those shoulder joints. Hold each extension for 2 seconds.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
  1. Stand against a wall with your feet at shoulder-width. Walk your feet out about 2 or 3 steps. There will be a bend in your knees.
  2. Keep your core tight as you raise your hands up and next to your ears. Place your shoulders and arms against the wall.
  3. Push your arms above you, maintaining contact with the wall. Slowly, lower your arms and immediately begin again.
Rest
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Wall Push-Ups
Next
Wall Push-Ups
Wall Push-Ups exercise illustration
3 sets
12 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
You've made it to your final exercise! Knock these out of the way and take a breather!
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest, Triceps
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Stand in front of a wall, extend your arms out to measure the correct distance. Brace your core and place your hands against the wall.
  2. Keeping a tight core, slowly lower your chest towards the wall.
  3. Pause once your upper arms form a 90 degree angle. Contract the chest muscles and push yourself back up to the starting position. Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Triceps
  1. Stand in front of a wall, extend your arms out to measure the correct distance. Brace your core and place one hand against the wall.
  2. Keeping a tight core, slowly lower your chest towards the wall.
  3. Pause once your working arm forms a 90 degree angle. Contract the chest muscle and push yourself back up to the starting position.
  4. Repeat using the opposite arm.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Come to the ground on your knees. Tighten your core and maintain a flat back.
  2. Position your hands on the ground in front of you, directly below your shoulders. Cross your feet in the back.
  3. Lower your chest towards the ground. Bend your elbows at a 60-degree angle until your chest is just above the ground. You should feel a stretch across your chest. Hold for a count of one.
  4. Without locking your elbows, push yourself back to the starting position by straightening your arms.
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