Warm-up prior to workout
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)
- Forward Jog *Cue to push backwards into the ground to go forwards.
- Backwards Jog *Hinge from hips – flat back*Cue to push forwards into the ground to go backwards.
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- Lateral Shuffle *Start in athletic position *Goal is quick feet
- Carioca *Start in athletic position *Goal is quick feet
After Phase 3 transition to WOD.
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 an aerobic zone. Encourage clients to work in zones 4 & 5 for 10 minutes or more8 as tolerated**
- 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
- 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
- Supine Lower Ab~Pelvic Lift: *Avoid Bringing Legs Straight Out – Curl *Hold onto a sturdy base to help Control Downward Movement *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
- 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
- Stability Ball Prone Alt. Hip Ext Hold w. AB/AD: *Hands Under Shoulders, Belly supported by Ball *Bring Legs Up with Feet Together & Hold (Engage Glutes without Hyperextending Spine) > Open & Close Legs *Keep Legs Straight *Modify without Ball *Keep Belly in for added Stability – Breathe rhythmically
- 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
*Add more Cardio if Time permits*
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