Ideally, warm-up prior with self-massage and mobility exercises. See this post: How To Prepare For Workouts
WOD: Perform the following 5 Station Primary Movements (PM) for 40s followed by the Active Rest Movement (ARM) for 40s for 3 Sets each before rotating to the next station.
*Set Gym Boss or Interval App to: 40s Work, 5s 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. Work in zones 4 & 5 for 10 minutes or more as tolerated**
PM (40s x 3 Sets):
- KB/DB Suitcase Squat (20s Each Side – Hold Weight in 1 Hand): *Start movement standing tall (unlike Deadlift) *Do not touch ground with weight *Grab weight with Thumb around KB (either between Legs or outside of Leg) & Perform Squat *Keep Hips & Shoulders Level to Recruit Opp. Side to maintain Alignment *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Keep Head Back & Eyes Forward *Hinge from the Hip *Get Low *Challenge with heavy load as tolerated *Modify without Load *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
- DB Bent Over Rows/Squat Thrust: *25-45 lbs *Stay down the whole time: Row > Plank > Row > Plank *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Keep Head Back & Eyes Forward *Hinge from Hip – High Hips, not a Squat *Keep Hands lower than Chest to relax Shoulders *Squeeze Shoulder Blades at end ROM *Avoid drop in Hips with Thrust (that can cause Back Pain easily) *Modify with Bent Over Row Only or Basic Band Row – Avoid Bent Over Position with those who have trouble with Hinge/Back Pain *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)
- DB/MB Front Loaded Good Mornings: *Hinge from Hip *Keep Back Flat (feel stretch in Hamstrings) *Collar Bones up 1” *Modify for those with Back Issues: Bridges/1 Leg 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
- MB Push-Up: *Alternate Right & Left Hand on Ball (MB Stays in Place If Tolerated – Use harder and bigger MBs or a small ball that fits into Palm) *Alternate Sides Each Rep *Start in Push-Up Position *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Keep Head Back & Eyes Forward *Elbows In *Increase Plyometric activity if tolerated – Go Faster – Control *Widen Feet to make easier *Modify Kneeling *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
- Prisoner 3 Way Lunges – Fwd > Side > Back (20s Each Side): *Lift Collar Bones 1” *Keep Head Back & Eyes Forward *For Beginners or Motor Challenged, Do Forward or Back Lunge, Arms out to Sides to make easier or hold onto something *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
ARM (40s x 3 Sets):
*Relax Heels with all Agility Work *Modify as needed for all Jumping Movements *Keep Belly in for added Stability – Breathe rhythmically
- Stationary High Knee Skips: *Opp. Arm & Leg *Red Light – Green Light *Green – Go as fast as possible *Red – Easy Skips *Land with Toes Up on Ball of Foot *Modify with High Knee Run or March
- High Knee Icky Shuffle (RT-LT-RT-LT-RT-LT): *Relax Heels *Stay low in Athletic Position – Hinge *Modify without High Knees
- Lateral Jumps (Both Feet): *Visualize Jumping Right to Left over a line *Stay Tight *Toes up *Relax Heels *Modify without Jumps
- Lateral Shuffle: *Stay low in Athletic Position – Hinge *Relax Heels
- Irish Dancers: *Similar to Leg Cradle Stretch *Right Hand touches Left Foot (Bring Left Foot up to meet Right Hand) > Release > Alternate with Left Hand to Right Foot (Bring Right Foot up to meet Left Hand) > Increase Speed as tolerated
Circle Time-Cool Down Stretches: 5 min *Heart Rate Monitor Zone: 1 – They should be here before leaving. Emphasize slow deep breaths.
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