Pyramid Circuit

A partner boxing circuit that builds like a pyramid: each round adds one more exercise to the ones before it. A fun zig-zag jog warms everyone up first.

1. 1Warm up with a group jog, zig-zagging around trees and benches, with some follow the leader.
2. 2In pairs, one partner works for 15 minutes while the other rests, then swap.
3. 3Each round adds the next exercise: 80 jabs, 20 sit ups, 100 uppercuts, 20 lunges, 50 high/50 low punches, 20 squats.
4. 4Jog a light 50 m after each round, then start the next.
5. 5Finisher 1: one partner skips quickly for 90 seconds while the other does squats with a double punch, then swap.
6. 6Finisher 2: each partner punches the mitts with control for 90 seconds.
7. 7Scale the reps, rounds and time to suit your class.

You need: Boxing gloves and mitts, Skipping ropes, Open space such as a park