Coach Brien Shamp’s Livestream Core – Cardio Workout 4-9-20

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

WOD: Perform the following 8 Core Exercises in a circuit for 40s each with 10s Rest for 3 Rounds. The first movement is a cardio movement and the rest are core movements.

*Set Gym Boss or Interval App to: 40s Work, 10s Rest, 8 Sets, 30s Transition Time after completing each Round*

**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 an aerobic zone. Work in zones 4 & 5 for 10 minutes or more as tolerated**

*Connect your heart rate monitor to Coresync App for the workout or any workout>>> CORESYNC

If attending the LIVE Session, connect your heart rate monitor to the CoreSync app > click on workouts at the bottom > select class time and we will be able to see your heart rate, workout intensity and calories expended.

1. Heel/Toe Jump Rope or Imaginary Jump Rope  *Land on ball of the foot with toes up *Modify as needed without jumping

2. MB/DB/KB Seated Russian Twists: *Sit tall & lengthened *Extend arms, increase load & speed to increase intensity *Rotate right to left *Keep shoulders down *Modify in supine position *Keep Belly in for added Stability and exhale through mouth

3. Lateral Ape (Alternate directions each rep): *Sit in full squat and attempt to get heels to ground (widen feet as needed)  > with straight arms reach and jump to side > squat *Collar bones up 1” *For those who lack mobility or motor skill sit in a squat by holding something and work on opening hips- attempt to sit on heels and open right hip then left hip *Breathe rhythmically

4. Supine Lower Ab Curl with Foam Roll/ Small Ball*Place Roll or Ball under legs and lock it into place with heels* *Hands under tailbone or off to sides *Stay tight to keep ball underneath knees as you roll back *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. Supine Bridge Hold with Feet on Chair/Couch/Swiss Ball – Alt Leg Raise *Dig heels into chair/couch/swiss ball *While in bridge, lift one leg as high as possible to get a stretch in hamstring and calf > Switch *Feet close *Keep hips up *Keep feet and leg straight & active *Modify with bridge  *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. Fist Plank (Floor) Jacks:  *While in plank position on hands or fists, bring legs out & in (AB & AD) *Keep hips up *Straight legs *Start in push-up position with hands lower than chest, spread fingers, lift collar bones up 1″, corkscrew elbows *Modify on Knees *Keep Belly in for added Stability – Breathe rhythmically

7. Band Standing Pull Aparts (T & Diagonals) *Stand on 1 foot as tolerated (20s each side) *Grab band with palms up approximately shoulder width (don’t grab the handles) *Bring hands closer to start to make harder *Finish with arms completely extended in a T and squeeze shoulder blades *Then perform a diagonal pattern 11-5 and 1-7 *Keep arms straight *Lift collar bones up 1 and pack the shoulders *Keep hands chest height or lower *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

8. Supine Knee Hugs: *Start by Laying on your Back with your Arms Overhead > Extend Legs > Imprint Spine > Sit Up & Hug your Knees > Relax Down > Repeat *Avoid touching ground to make harder *Look Down *Tongue on Roof of Mouth *Modify with One Leg or Supine Roll *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

Finisher: *Set Gym Boss or Interval App to: 40s Work, 10s Rest, 3 Sets

Lateral Step Squat Hold: *Start with Feet Shoulder Width *Hinge from Hips to Squat Hold > Side Step Laterally Right to Left *Get as deep as possible with Squat without moving Shin forward *Go lower as tolerated while keeping Posture & Neutral Spine *Keep Belly in for added Stability – Breathe rhythmically

Circle Time-Cool Down Stretches: 5 min *Heart Rate Monitor Zone: 1 – Emphasize slow deep breaths.

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

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