Be Better Tuesday Core~Cardio Workout (3/28/23)

Warm-up prior to workout

3/28/23: Tuesday Core~Cardio

Core Breathing – Your Choice. (2 min) (Review Overall Model of WOD Today) (Review Overall Model of WOD Today) *Heart Rate Monitor Zone: 1- Tell everyone to do their best to slow down their breathing to see how slow they can get their heart rate (have them watch the screen for feedback).

Perform 2 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing. Breathe In: Belly relaxes & falls & rib cage expands > Hold breath for 3-5s > Breath Out through birthday candle lips: Draw belly in towards spine while adding kegel (squeeze & lift of pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engaging).  

For added bonus, to change emotional state in seconds, think about 3 things you are grateful for and smile because life is good! Tie in word of the week.

Advanced Warm-Up: Body Weight Warm-Up (5 Min AMRAP):

1. 10 Straight Leg Single Leg BW Deadlifts (5 Each Side)
2. 10 Prisoner Split Squats (5 Each Side)
3. 10 Inch Worm~Spiderman Push Ups (5 Each Side)
4. 10 Side Lunges (5 Each Side)

WOD: Complete the following 7 Exercises in a Circuit for 40s with 10s Rest for 3 Sets each.

*Set Gym Boss or Interval App to: 40s Work, 10s Rest, 21 Sets, 10s Transition Time after Completing 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.

WOD:

1. Side Lying Groin Plank w. Glider Hip Flexion/Extension (20s Each Side): *Top Leg on Mat/Step supporting Body – Place Bottom Foot on Glider & Perform Hip Flexion & Extension *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Squeeze Shoulder Blades *Modify by putting Bottom Leg on Ground to Reduce Load *Keep Belly in for added Stability – Breathe rhythmically
   
   
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
   
   
3. MB/DB Supine Bent Knee Combo Crunch: *Alt. Legs *Start with Legs Straight > Lying Supine with MB Overhead > Spine Imprinted > Bend Right Knee to 90 Degrees > Crunch Up > Bring MB towards Right Foot > Back to Start > Switch to Left Side after 20s *Keep Chin Tuck *Avoid arching Low Back *Modify without MB – For those with Recti-Diastasis, Back Pain or Core Imbalances – Avoid and do Bridges *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
   
   
4. Prone Stability Ball Back Extension: *Start by Lying on Top of Ball, with Feet Anchored to the Ground & Give Ball a Big Hug *Wide Feet *If you don’t have a Ball, Perform on Floor & Lie on Stomach with Feet Anchored to Ground *Perform Back Extension & Externally Rotate Shoulders with Arms to Sides > Hold for 2s > Repeat *Lock Shoulders Back & Down *Lift Collars Bones 1” *Chin Tucked *Modify without Weight *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
   
   
5. Lower Abdominal Curl w. Roll/Ball Btw Heels & Hams: *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
   
   
6. Stationary Beast w. Hip Ext (20s per Side): *Hands Under Shoulders *Keep Arms Straight *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Squeeze Glutes at End ROM & Hold for 2s *Modify with Knees on Ground *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
   
   
7. Standing MB/DB/Band Alternating Wood Chop Slams (Alt. RT to LT): *Connect to Ground with Feet *Move from Core *Rotate from Shoulder to Opposite Hip > Follow Through *Exhale on the way down with Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift of pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engaging) and inhale, on the way up – Keep Belly in for added Stability

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