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Be Better Thursday Core~Cardio Workout (11/10/22)

Warm-up prior to workout.

WOD: Complete the following 8 Core-Cardio Exercises in a Circuit for 40s each with 10s Rest for 4 Sets. Perform 40s of Cardio at the end of each Round.

*Set Gym Boss or Interval App to: 40s Work, 10s Rest, 32 Sets, 40s of Cardio after Completing all each Round*

If attending the LIVE Session, connect your Heart Rate Monitor to the CoreSync app > click on Workouts at the bottom > Click on LIVE > select Class Time and we will be able to see your Heart Rate, Workout Intensity and Calories expended.

  1.  Crab Reach: *Start in Crab Position > Bridge Up & Reach Left Arm Up & Back > Switch *Extend Spine *Turn Hands to Sides to Reduce Stress to Hands/Wrists *Modify with Basic Supine Bridge or Rocking Bridges *Inhale with rib cage expansion/belly relaxed on the way down and exhale, drawing in of the belly and Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift of pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engaging) on the way up
  2. SB/MB/DB/Heavy Object Reverse Slam: *Low to High *Start with Hands at Chest *Flat Back *Extend Arms to make harder *Inhale with rib cage expansion/belly relaxed on the way down and exhale, drawing in of the belly and Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift of pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engaging) on the way up
  3. Stability Ball/Chair/Sofa One Leg Bridge (20s Each Side): *Head & Shoulders on Ball/ Chair/Sofa *Bring Hips Up & Down with 1 Leg Out *Keep Hips Level *Feet Together *Feet Under Knees *Inhale with rib cage expansion/belly relaxed on the way down and exhale, drawing in of the belly and Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift of pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engaging) on the way up
  1. Side Kick Through: *Start in Quadruped Position (Stationary Beast) > Perform Switch to One Arm Crab > Alt. Sides *Inhale with rib cage expansion/belly relaxed on the way down and exhale, drawing in of the belly and Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift of pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engaging) on the way up
  1. Prone Back Extensions w. Roll/Stick/Band/Towel Pull Downs: *Lying on Stomach > Hold a Stick or Towel Overhead (Towel is Taught in Hands) > Lift Chest off Ground > Pull Stick/Towel Down (Below Tucked Chin) > Return to Start Position > Repeat *Keep Head Back & Eyes Forward *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Squeeze Shoulder Blades Back & Down *Squeeze Butt *Straight Legs Remain on Ground *Inhale with rib cage expansion/belly relaxed on the way down and exhale, drawing in of the belly and Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift of pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engaging) on the way up
  1. Stability Ball/Disc Crunch: *Tongue on Roof of Mouth *Look Down *Move Back to make harder *Get Stretch Backwards Each Rep *Modify with Regular Crunches or Lower Ab Heel Tap for those with Diathesis, Doming or Back Pain *Inhale with rib cage expansion/belly relaxed on the way down and exhale, drawing in of the belly and Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift of pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engaging) on the way up
  1. Miniband Standing Side Steps (Alternate Right to Left): *Feet Hip Width *Keep Legs Straight *Small Steps – Avoid Breaking Bands *Keep Belly in for added Stability – Breathe rhythmically

  2. High To Low SB/MB/DB/Heavy Object Wood Chop (Slam w.out Slam): *Start with Feet Shoulder Width *Keep Head Back & Eyes Forward *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Lock Shoulders Back & Down *Start with KB in Hands & Arms Overhead if tolerated > Hinge > Chop KB through Legs with Straight Arms > Follow Through > Repeat *Focus on Hinge, not Squat *Squeeze Butt at top of movement *Inhale with rib cage expansion/belly relaxed on the way down and exhale, drawing in of the belly and Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift of pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engaging) on the way up

 

*Perform Additional Cardio if Time Permits*

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