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Coach Brien Shamp’s Be Better Saturday Core~Cardio Workout 3/26/22

Warm-up prior to workout

WOD: Alternate the following 8 Exercises for 40s each with 10s Rest for 4 Sets – Perform 40s Cardio on the way to the next 2 Exercises.

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

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  1. Lower Abdominal Curl Twist w. MB/Roll: *Curl from Core & Rotate from Core *Relax Neck *Keep Belly In *Inhale on the way down and exhale with Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engage) on the way up
  2. DB/Light Object/Band Stability Ball/Incline Bench Prone Reverse Flys: *Light DBs (3-5 pounds for most women) *Lie on Top of Ball with Feet Wide & Walk Forward onto your Tippy Toes *Avoid using Neck Muscles *Slight Bend in Elbows *Lift Collar Bones 1″ *Hands below Chest *Squeeze Shoulder Blades *Draw the belly in toward the spine the whole time. Inhale on the PULL and exhale, with Kegel contraction (engage bladder) on the way down (opposite of others movements)

*40s Cardio*

  1. Glider or Stability Ball Pike: *Feet on Gliders or Ankles on Ball *Start in Plank Position on Hands or Fists *Glide or Roll Feet Towards Hands *Keep Legs Straight *Modify with Beast or Elevate Hands/Elbows *Keep belly in *Inhale on the way down and exhale with Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engage) on the way up
  2. MB/Band/Heavy Object Diagonal Wood Chops (20s Each Side): *Feet Shoulder Width *Hinge from Hip *Pivot w. Triple Ext. – Ankle > Knee > Hip > Shoulder > Opp. Knee *Draw the belly in toward the spine the whole time. *Exhale on the way down with Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engage) and inhale on the way up

*40s Cardio*

  1. Prone Swiss Ball/Push-Up Hold w. Hip Extensions: *Start by Laying on Top of Ball *Place Hands on Sides of Ball, Close to the Ball *Push into the Ground & Keep Arms Straight *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Corkscrew Elbows In *Keep Chin Tucked & Head Back *Lift Legs Up as High as possible *Legs Straight *Keep chest up and arms straight the whole time *Keep your belly in the whole time. Exhale and add Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engage) on the way up
  2. KB/DB/SB/Heavy Object Standing Side Bend (20s Each Side): *Weight in One Hand Only *Feet Hip Width *Challenge with Heavy Loads *Avoid Rotation *Inhale with rib cage expansion/belly relaxed on the way down and exhale, drawing in of the belly and Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engage) on the way up

*40s Cardio*

  1. Supine/Bosu/Disc/Swiss Ball Oblique Crunches: *Alt. Sides *Start with Low Back against Floor/Bosu/Disc/Ball *Create Tension in Abs *Feet Shoulder Width *Stretch Abs as you go down *Tongue on Roof of Mouth *Look Down *Modification: Heel Taps *Keep belly in *Inhale on the way down and exhale with Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engage) on the way up
  2. Hand Side Plank Hip Drop w. Leg Raise (20s Each Side): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VEK6Y3u9tM&feature=youtu.be *Start with Knees Stacked supported by 1 Hand > Raise Hips > Raise & Extend Top Leg > Repeat *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Head Back & Eyes Forward *Squeeze Shoulder Blades *Top Hand on Hip *Modify with Bottom Leg in Bent Position *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

*40s Cardio*

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

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