5 classes per week
This is my Ultimate Beginner Program. This is my top recommended program for beginners. We will do 5 classes a week for 3 months. We will target Hips, Shoulders, Scapula, and the Spine. These are bigger joints that give you a lot of bang for your buck so it’s a great place for beginners to start.
In this 3 month program I will teach you how to systematically progress through my basic beginner classes to slightly more advanced beginner classes month over month. The first 4 weeks of this program will feature some of my longer classes. In these classes there’s additional cues and more talking, which can be helpful for most beginners. Weeks 5-12 will feature slightly more up-tempo classes that are right to the point. I do think those longer classes can be helpful at first, but once you really get the hang of these concepts you can absolutely start taking those shorter classes, because I totally understand that people have time restrictions. If after the first 2-3 weeks you feel comfortable to start taking the shorter classes, you can absolutely jump to week 5 and continue from there if desired.
Week 1
Day 1: Class 1
Day 2: Class 2
Day 3: Class 6
Day 4: Class 3
Day 5: Class 4
Week 2
Day 1: Class 1
Day 2: Class 2
Day 3: Class 6
Day 4: Class 3
Day 5: Class 4
Week 3
Day 1: Class 1
Day 2: Class 2
Day 3: Class 6
Day 4: Class 3
Day 5: Class 4
Week 4
Day 1: Class 1
Day 2: Class 2
Day 3: Class 6
Day 4: Class 3
Day 5: Class 4
Week 5
Day 1: Short Class 1
Day 2: Short Class 2
Day 3: Short Class 78
Day 4: Class 12
Day 5: Short Class 20
Week 6
Day 1: Short Class 1
Day 2: Short Class 2
Day 3: Short Class 78
Day 4: Short Class 17
Day 5: Short Class 20
Week 7
Day 1: Short Class 1
Day 2: Short Class 36
Day 3: Short Class 113
Day 4: Class 29
Day 5: Short Class 40
Week 8
Day 1: Short Class 1
Day 2: Short Class 36
Day 3: Short Class 78
Day 4: Short Class 17
Day 5: Short Class 40
Week 9
Day 1: Short Class 1
Day 2: Short Class 20
Day 3: Short Class 113
Day 4: Class 12
Day 5: Short Class 40
Week 10
Day 1: Short Class 53
Day 2: Short Class 57
Day 3: Class 22
Day 4: Short Class 11
Day 5: Short Class 88
Week 11
Day 1: Short Class 1
Day 2: Short Class 36
Day 3: Short Class 113
Day 4: Class 29
Day 5: Short Class 40
Week 12
Day 1: Short Class 1
Day 2: Short Class 20
Day 3: Class 22
Day 4: Short Class 11
Day 5: Short Class 40
Since we work two hip classes and two shoulder/scap classes a week, it will be great to space out the same joint focus evenly throughout your week. Example would be Day 1 and Day 4 (Hip classes) to be placed on a Monday and Thursday. Then Day 2 and Day 5 (Shoulder/Scap classes) to be placed on a Tuesday and Friday. Day 3 (spine) can be on a Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday in this scenario. On the days you don’t do classes I recommend doing your full body CARs routine (Intro Video 5) if you have the time available.
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If you did want to target other joints in addition to this program here’s how you can do it.
You can add an additional day (or days) to your program. Here’s a list of classes you can add as your 6th day (or 7th day) option, depending on what joint is your biggest priority to add:
Month 1 choices:
Class 5: Ankles/Foot
Short Class 4: Knees
Short Class 6: Elbows
Short Class 5: Wrist
Short Class 23: Neck and Pelvis
Month 2-3 choices (You can use still use month 1 classes as well):
Class 26: Ankles
Class 28: Knees
Short
Class 6: Elbows
Short
Class 5: Wrist
Short
Class 33: Neck: Rotation
Short Class 67: Neck: Flexion/Extension
Short Class 82: Neck: Lateral
You can find all my Ankle/Knee/Foot/Toe Classes here: https://kinstretchwithbeard.vhx.tv/class-focus-ankle-knee-foot-toes
You can find all my Wrist/Elbow/Hand classes here: https://kinstretchwithbeard.vhx.tv/class-focus-wrist-elbow
So you could just add a “Day 6” option to your program and fill in with one of these classes. Which joint you would pick on your 6th day would be completely dependent on you and your goals. You could even add a ‘Day 7’ as well if you had two additional joints you wanted to prioritize each week. So an example would be Day 6 is for the knees and Day 7 is for the ankles.
A reminder - when you’re new and just starting Kinstretch, it’s a good idea to keep your intensity levels low at first, especially during PAILs/RAILs. The goal should be to gradually build up your joints and tissues over time. Not to go 100% max effort in the beginning, as you may risk overloading areas of weakness and limitation too much too soon. This is especially important when you’re training in areas of past injury/pain/dysfunction. The quality of tissue in these areas could be weak, so the amount of stress/force/load these tissues can absorb will be low at first. So keep those intensity levels low initially if you have to, especially during PAILs/RAILs, and then gradually build up over time. The goal is to adhere to progressive overload and slowly build up. Always listen to your body and go at your own pace, and NEVER work in any painful ranges of motion. Discomfort can be normal, but we never want that feeling to move towards a sharp pain, pinch, or twinge.
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After you’ve completed your 3 month program - I would highly recommend doing my 3 month Ultimate Intermediate program. This will help you to continue progressing and building on the foundation you built in the 3 month beginner program.
Here’s my Ultimate Intermediate Programs:
2 classes per week:
https://kinstretchwithbeard.vhx.tv/2-classes-per-week-10
3 classes per week:
https://kinstretchwithbeard.vhx.tv/3-classes-per-week-13
4 classes per week:
https://kinstretchwithbeard.vhx.tv/4-classes-per-week-12
5 classes per week:
https://kinstretchwithbeard.vhx.tv/5-classes-per-week-7
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me.
I hope you enjoy the program!
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Class 1: Hip IR, Hip Abduction
This class is all about buttering up the Hips!
If you feel medial knee pain in IR there’s more info down below, and check out this thread I made in the forum under the “Additional Content” section: https://kinstretchwithbeard.vhx.tv/forums/additional-content/39851-hip-ir-medial-knee-pain-alterna...
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Class 2: Shoulder IR/ER + Scapular Retraction
This class is all about the Shoulders and Scapula.
Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks
Time Markers:
0:24 CARs (warm up)
14:45 Shoulder IR/ER Prep (Kneeling Base)
17:30 Shoulder IR PAILs/RAILs + Lift Offs (Side Lying Base)
38:45 Shoulder ER PAILs/RAILs + Lift Offs (Prone Lying Base)
58:00 Scapular R... -
Class 3: Hip ER, Flexion, & Extension
Another class for the Hips
Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks. A stretching band (or a regular belt). Extra pad for your knee (if needed). Also possibly a stick for balance if you need it, but you could also use another prop or the wall.
Time Markers:
0:40 CARs (warm up)
17:00 Hip IR/ER Prep (Supine... -
Class 4: Shoulder Flexion & Adduction, Scapular Protraction
Another class for Shoulders and Scapula
Equipment Needed: An elevated surface to place our hands on, like a bench, chair, or coffee table. A band like TRX or Ring (or stretch band), or anything to grab onto like the inside of a door frame.
Time Markers:
0:45 CARs (warm up)
15:34 Shoulder Flexi... -
Class 6: Spine
This class is all about the Spine, and we'll throw in some Pelvic movements as well.
Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks. If you have a stability ball or resistance/stretching band they could come in handy, but not necessary.
Time Markers:
0:40 CARs (warm up)
18:55 Jefferson Curls
24:25 Anterior/Po... -
Class 12: Hip Flexion & Extension
This class is all about the Hips. We'll focus on Linear movements like Flexion and Extension.
Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks. Extra pad for your knee. Also possibly a stick for balance if you need it, but you could also use another prop or the wall.
Time Markers:
0:18 CARs (warm up)
12:12 Hip Fl... -
Class 22: Advanced Spine Circuit
Spine...meet progressive overload (Advanced Class)
Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks. Weights are optional, but in the class we use Dumbbells, Kettlebells, Ankle Weights, and a weight belt.
Time Markers:
0:33 CARs (warm up)
5:55 Weighted Thoracic CARs (Wide Stance Base)
8:15 Loaded Spinal Segmenta... -
Class 29: Hip Flexion and Extension
In this class we’ll target Hip Flexion and Extension.
Equipment Needed: Yoga blocks and an elevated surface to place your leg on. Also sticks for balance if needed, but you could use other props for that.
In our hip flexion base I have Christa work in a bent knee position, but you could also wo...
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Short Class 1: Hip IR & ER
This class is all about rotational capacity of the hips. Targeting both Internal and External Rotation. This class is a shorter version of Class 9.
Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks
Time Markers:
0:10 CARs (warm up)
9:35 Hip IR PAILs/RAILs + Lift Offs (90/90 Base)
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Short Class 2: Shoulder IR/ER + Scapular Retraction
This class is all about rotational capacity of the shoulders (Internal and External Rotation), and Retraction of the Scapula. This class is a shorter version of Class 10.
Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks, Tennis Balls (optional)
Time Markers:
0:15 CARs (warm up)
9:40 Shoulder IR/ER (Tall Kneeling... -
Short Class 11: Middle Splits
This class is tailored towards those who want to improve their middle split, which is a skill that many aspire towards.
Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks.
Time Markers:
0:16 CARs (warm up)
7:30 Hip Abduction PAILs/RAILs (Middle Split Base)
19:25 Hip Lift Offs (Middle Split Base)
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Short Class 17: Hip Abduction and Adduction
This class will focus on Hip Abduction and Adduction
Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks
Time Markers:
0:18 CARs (warm-up)
4:45 Hip Abduction PAILs/RAILs (Bear Sit Base)
12:37 Hip Abduction Lift Offs + Hovers (Bear Sit Base)
17:35 Hip Adduction PAILs/RAILs + Lift Offs (Elevated Side Lying Base)
34:... -
Short Class 20: Shoulder Abduction & Adduction
This class will focus on Shoulder Abduction and Adduction
Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks
Time Markers:
0:08 CARs (warm up)
2:30 Shoulder Adduction PAILs/RAILs + Lift Offs (Tripod Base)
18:38 Shoulder Abduction PAILs/RAILs + Lift Offs (Prone Laying Base)
35:32 Finishing CARsHere we’ll explore ...
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Short Class 36: Shoulder IR/ER/Flex (intermediate+)
This is an advanced shoulder class for IR, ER, and Flexion
Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks. Weights are optional.
This class is great for anyone looking to advance their shoulder work, and this is our first class that targets 3 different PAILs/RAILs bases just for the shoulder.
We’ll do 3 round...
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Short Class 40: Scapula Pro/Ret/Dep (intermediate+)
This is an advanced class for Scapular Protraction, Retraction, and Depression.
Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks, a stick, and a stretching band. Weights are optional.
This class is great for anyone looking to advance their scapula work, and this is our first class that targets 3 different PAILs/R...
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Short Class 53: Hip End-Range Control
This class will help you develop greater end-range control of your hips
Equipment Needed: Yoga blocks. Tennis ball is optional.
We’ll work a series of different end-range control drills for every joint position of the hip (Flex/Ext/IR/ER/Abd/Add). Movements such as lift offs, passive range hold...
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Short Class 57: Shoulder End-Range Control
This class will help you develop greater end-range control of your shoulders
Equipment Needed: Yoga blocks, and we'll use the wall for one drill. Weights are optional.
We’ll work a series of different end-range control drills for every joint position of the shoulder (Flex/Ext/IR/ER/Abd/Add). Mo...
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Short Class 78: Spine Circuit
This class is all about the Spine.
Equipment Needed: Yoga Blocks and we’ll be using a wall from a couple drills.
In this class we'll go through different drills for the spine with a slightly more up tempo pace. Please go at your own pace though, if you need to pause the video and slow things do...
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Short Class 88: Shoulder Extension
This will be a single joint focus class for Shoulder Extension
Equipment Needed: We’ll be using a stick
We utilize a stick in this class, but if you don’t have a stick you can get creative. You can do this base from a kneeling position and you can prop your hand up on a table, chair, bench, or...
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Short Class 113: Low Back Rotation
Our first ever low back rotation class!
No equipment needed. But if you have limitations in your low back rotation, using yoga blocks can help decrease the overall range of motion in our PAILs/RAILs base.
This class is great for the low back, SI Joint, and even for the hips.
If the low back o...
