Warm-up prior to workout
WOD: Perform the following 8 Core~Cardio Exercises in a Circuit for 40s each with 10s Rest. Perform 4 Rounds with 10s Rest in between each Round.
*Set Gym Boss or Interval App to: 40s Work, 10s Rest, 16 Sets, rest for 1 min after the 2nd 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. Encourage clients to work in zones 4 & 5 for 10 minutes or more as tolerated**
- Cardio: Carioca *Breathe rhythmically
- Supine Cross-over Hand to Foot Crunch: *Start in Supine Position with Legs Straight and Arms Overhead > Crunch Up & Reach for the Opposite Hand > Return to the Start Position *Tongue on Roof of Mouth *Toes to Nose *Modify for those with Diathesis/Core Imbalances: Lower Ab Curl/Heel Tap *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
- 1 Leg Bridges w. Straight Leg Raise w. Foot Elevation (20s Each Side): *Hips Level *Toes to Nose *Get a Big Stretch in Hams & Calves – Go Full ROM *Inhale on the way down and exhale, with Kegel contraction (squeeze & lift of pelvic floor – should feel bladder & sphincter engaging) on the way up
- Quadruped w. Elbow to Opp. Knee (20s Each Side): *Get as much Rotation as possible from Core & Look at Hand at the Top of Movement *Knees Hip Width *Lift Collar Bones 1″ *Low Hands *Relax Shoulders *Attempt to Push Campers from Side & Emphasize Stability & Strength *Increase Challenge by Lifting Knees *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
- Cardio: Skaters *Breathe rhythmically
- Hand Body Saw Plank w. Glider: *Hands Under Shoulders *Only need one Glider Under Foot/Feet *To make harder, Stack One Leg on Top of the other *Shift Weight Front to Back *Feet Together *Lift Collar Bones 1″ *Squeeze Butt *Keep Hips Up *Increase Intensity on Fists *Modify without Glider or just do Walk Out – Modify for those with Diathesis/Core Imbalances: Beast *Keep Belly in for added Stability – Breathe rhythmically
- Band/DB Reverse Wood Chops w. Pivot (20s Each Side): *Use DB or other Weighted Objects if you don’t have a Band *Low to High Diagonal *Lift Collar Bones *Low to High-Knee to Shoulder Movement *Keep Back Flat *Hinge from Hip *Rotate from Core *Arms Straight to make harder as tolerated *Movement starts Ankle > Knees > Hips > Trunk > Arms *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. Prone Cobra w. Band/DB Pulldown: *Start on Stomach with Band Handles or DBs in Hand > Bring Elbows to Back Pockets while simultaneously Extending Spine > Hold for 2s *Anchor Feet into Ground *Squeeze Glutes *Keep Belly in and glutes engaged the whole time – Breathe rhythmically
I hope that you get a chance to give this workout a try soon.
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