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12/22/22: Thursday Core~Cardio

Warm-up prior to workout.

WOD: Alternate the following 8 Core~Cardio Exercises for 40s with 10s Rest for 4 Sets each.

*Set Gym Boss or Interval App to: 40s Work, 10s Rest, 8 Sets, 20s Transition Time after Completing all 8 Sets*

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. Side Plank w. Elbow to Knee Crunch (20s Each Side): *On Elbows in a Side Plank Position *Top Knee & Elbow Crunch Together *Top Hand on Side of Head *Keep Head Back & Eyes Forward *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Stack Hips *Modify without Crunch *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. Weighted Object Step-Ups (20s Leading w. Each Foot): *Keep Head Back & Eyes Forward *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Relax Heels *Increase Intensity w. Quicker Feet, More Weight  & Higher Step *Breathe rhythmically

  3. Beast w. Mini Band Hip AB (20s per Side): *On All 4’s with Knees barely off Ground *Lift Leg out to Side *Modify with Beast or Quadruped AB *Lift Collar Bones 1” *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

  4. In-In-Out-Out Step-Ups w. Step (20s Leading w. Each Foot): *Start with Feet Straddling Step *Keep Head Back & Eyes Forward *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Relax Heels – Elevate the height of a credit card *Increase Intensity w. Quicker Feet & Higher Step *Breathe rhythmically
  1. MB/KB/DB/Heavy Object Reverse Chop (Reverse Slam)/KB Swings: *Start with Feet Shoulder Width & Hands in Front of Chest > Hinge from Hips (Not a Squat) > Explode Up & Bring Object Overhead as tolerated > Repeat *Squeeze Shoulder Blades the whole time & Squeeze Butt at End ROM *Key is to get Triple Ext. from Ankles~Knees~Hips *Keep Arms Straight *Keep Head Back & Eyes Forward *Lift Collar Bones 1” *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. Mini Band Butt Kicks w. Weight Shift Side to Side – Stationary: *Slight Forward Lean *Keep Belly in for added Stability – Breathe rhythmically

  3. Push-Up Hold w. DB/Light Object Triceps Kickbacks (20s Each): *Push-Up Hold Position- Elevate Hands As Needed *Lock Shoulders Back & Down *Keep Elbow Close to Side *Get Full ROM with both Kickback *Keep belly in the whole time *Modify on Knees *Inhale on the way down and exhale, drawing with Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift of pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engaging) on the way up with Kickback

  4. Side Steps with Knee Drive w. Step (20s Leading w. Each Foot): *Keep Head Back & Eyes Forward *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Relax Heels – Elevate the height of a credit card *Increase Intensity w. Quicker Feet & Higher Step *Breathe rhythmically

I hope that you get a chance to give this workout a try soon.

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