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Coach Brien Shamp’s Thursday Core~Cardio 3/11/21

Ideally, warm-up prior with self-massage and mobility exercises. See this post: How To Prepare For Workouts

Cardio Speed Work (Goal is to stay aerobic – Recovery Day. Emphasize nose breathing and controlled breathing)

  • Toes up, land on ball of foot
  • Drive elbows, hands should go cheek to cheek- keep arms at 90
  • Maintain good posture- look straight ahead
  • Explode/react  off the ground

Running Drills (Perform each drill 2-4x for 5 min)

  1. Forward Jog *Cue to push backwards into the ground to go forwards.
  2. Backwards Jog *Hinge from hips – flat back*Cue to push forwards into the ground to go backwards.
  3. High Knee Skip *Goal is to work on stride frequency (quick leg turnover) so explode off the ground *Land with toes up on ball of the foot *Arm drive helps the leg drive
  4. High Knee Run *Goal is to work on stride frequency (quick leg turnover) so explode off the ground *Land with toes up on ball of the foot *Arm drive helps the leg drive
  5. Lateral Push-Off *Start in athletic position and perform a lateral step to the right by pushing with the left foot to go laterally to the right (for every action there is an opposite reaction) > back in athletic position and repeat (kind of like a one leg lateral hop) *Not a speed drill, but a power drill (Repeat on other side after completion of 10 yards)
  6. Lateral Shuffle  *Start in athletic position *Goal is quick feet
  7. Carioca *Start in athletic position *Goal is quick feet

WOD: Alternate the following 6 Core~Cardio Exercises two at a time for 40s each with 10s Rest for 4 Rounds.

*Set Gym Boss or Interval App to: 40s Work, 10s Rest, 6 Sets, 30s Transition Time after Completing all 6 Sets*

**Heart Rate Monitor Zone: 3-5. Get the heart rate up during this time to an anaerobic zone (non-conversational intensity). Zones 4-5 are generally anaerobic zones. Zone 3 is an741-741 aerobic zone. Encourage clients to work in zones 4 & 5 for 10 minutes or more as tolerated**

  1. KB/DB/Weighted Object Walking Fireman Carry (Weight in both Hands): *Fast Walk – Cue for Heel to Toe Landing *Keep Belly in for added Stability – Breathe rhythmically

  2. Kneeling Band or MB/DB/KB/Weighted Object Horizontal Trunk Rotation: *Keep Arms straight at Chest height *Rotate from Core *Pivot from Ankle > Knee > Hip & Trunk with each Rotation *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. MB/DB/KB/Weighted Object Supine Sit-Up Chops: *Start MB at Chest or Overhead if tolerated > Chop RT > Center > LT *Keep Imprint of Spine *Look Down *Tongue on Roof of Mouth *Dig Heels *Modify with Heel Tap or Reverse Curl & Avoid Overhead for those with Shoulder Issues *Keep belly in **Inhale on the way down and exhale with Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift of pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engaging) on the way up

  4. DB/KB/Weighted Object Windmill (20s Each Side): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nxnogyKVnE *Feet Shoulder Width *Shift Feet to 45 Degree Angle *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Lock Shoulders Back & Down *Keep Head Back & Eyes on DB/KB *Hinge from Hips *Work on more ROM as tolerated *Modify with Side Bend without lifting KB Overhead *Inhale on the way down and exhale, with Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift of pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engaging) on the way up – Keep Belly in for added Stability

  5. Stability Ball Prone Alt. Hip Ext Hold w. AB/AD: *Hands under shoulders, belly supported by Ball *Bring legs up with feet together and hold (engage glutes without hyperextending spine) > Open & Close Legs *Keep Legs Straight *Modify without ball *Keep Belly in for added Stability – Breathe rhythmically

  6. KB/DB/Heavy Object Figure 8 to Hold: *Keep Head Back & Eyes Forward *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Hinge from Hips – Not a Squat *Maintain Shin Angle *Modify with Single Leg Bridges *Keep Belly in for added Stability – Breathe rhythmically

*Add more Cardio if Time permits*

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

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