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| Tip: Be creative! This workout utilizes a lot of equipment but a determined mind can find several ways to make do w/ household substitutions. Several are suggested in the exercise descriptions. |
Agility Workout 1 |
| SUMMARY ***Stretch/Warmup
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Agility Workout 1 |
| The ability to start, stop and change direction is the definition of agility. This workout was designed to help increase both raw speed and agility via several high & low impact exercises. Traditional weight workouts may grant you power but what use is that strength without coordination or function? If you participate in almost any sporting activity, some form of agility is usually required for you to be able to excel. An additional benefit to this style of workout is that it is a form of cardio. Instead of mindlessly running on a treadmill, you can perform a series of plyometric exercises, achieve a greater caloric burn and have fun at the same time. The primary drawback to this workout is that is does require specialized equipment. This equipment is readily available at any sporting goods store & can be used in other workouts as well. If you can't get ahold of the outlined accessories, get creative and improvise. The Cones & hurdles can be replaced w/ any type of marker (i.e. shoes, med balls, coolers, etc). Instead of an agility ladder, you can use twine, shoelaces or just spray-paint/chalk your chosen surface. If you lack a waist harness, tie a rope to your weight & simply use your hands to anchor it as you exercise. You can place your hands on the ground or any slightly raised surface as opposed to a Bosu ball. A parachute is not necessary. If you do have a harness setup, sprint dragging a tire. As for the sled, that is a hard one to replace. A cart/wagon filled with weight would work as a substitute however. Once you have figured out the equipment setup, lay out each "station" w/ enough room in between to safely exercise. You can use a timer and perform each station for a set time period (i.e. 30-60 seconds). An alternate method would be to run through each station continuously & rest at the end. Wait a couple minutes and then repeat. Video examples are linked below. These are all new exercises so take time to review them and practice your form before hitting the workout. Good luck! |
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Examples |
| 1A - Ladder Push-Ups Video Example Begin in a push-up position at one end of the agility ladder. Perform a push-up and return to the starting position. Move your leading hand and foot over to the next rung of the ladder, followed by the lagging hand/food. Perform the exercise on your knees if you need to. Repeat push-up exercise. For an advanced version, lower into push-up position and push your entire body up and over to the next rung. Repeat until you reach the end of the ladder. 1B - In/Out Hand Shuffle Video Example Position your body with one hand and one foot on either side of the agility ladder starting in push-up position. Move one hand at a time into the rung of the ladder. Return to starting position by moving one hand at a time back to the outsides of the ladder. Try to move as quickly as possible while performing this exercise. |
| 2A - Ladder In In Out Out Video Example Start at one end of the agility ladder. Moving as quickly as possible, put both feet into the first rung of the ladder, one at a time. Then move them one at a time to the outside of the rung. From the outside of the rung, move your feet one at a time into the next rung of the ladder and repeat. Once at the end of the ladder, without turning around, perform the same pattern moving backwards toward your starting position. 2B - Ladder High Knees Video Example Start at one end of the agility ladder. Bring each knee into your chest (at least to waist height), making sure to step into each rung of the ladder as you move toward the other end. Perform this exercise as quickly as possible. |
| 3A - Tire Backwards Run Video Example With a tire (or other weighted object) tied around you waist using a stability belt, start with legs shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent facing toward the tire. Run backwards from one marker to another (distance can vary) as quickly as possible while keeping your balance. 3B - Tire Lateral Side Steps Video Example With a tire (or other weighted object) tied around you waste using a stability belt, start with legs shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent facing sideways. Shuffle laterally from one marker to another (distance can vary). To increase the difficulty of this exercise, move in a Grapevine motion, crossing one leg in front of the other and alternating as you move along. |
| 4 - Three Cone L Drill Video Example Setup three cones in a "L" formation. Evenly spaced, about 5 yards apart. Start a cone that is not in the "elbow" of the "L". Sprint to the middle cone, touch the ground & then run back to the start cone. Once you reach the start cone, pivot and then run back to your middle cone. This time cut around the cone & head towards the last cone. Be sure to cut toward the inside direction of the last cone. Run around the last cone & head back to the middle cone. Run around the outside of the middle cone & power back to the start cone. |
| 5 - Suicides Video Example Place at least three cones in a straight line equidistant from each other (at least 10 feet apart). Begin by sprinting to the first cone and returning to the starting position. Next, sprint to the second cone and return to the starting position, followed by the third. |
| 6 - Centipede Push-Ups (Walkouts) Video Example Begin in standing position with feet together. Reach down toward your toes (it's ok if you're not able to reach your toes) and place your hands on the ground in front of you. Walking one hand out at a time, extend into push-up position. Perform one push-up, and then begin walking one foot at at time into your body until you have returned to starting position. Stand up straight and repeat. |
| 7 - Crab Walk (w/ Sit Ups) Video Example Place four cones in a square approximately 15 feet apart (distance may vary based on difficulty). Beginning at one corner, sit on the ground with legs slightly wider than shoulder width apart and both arms placed behind your butt. Lift your pelvis off the ground, placing your weight on your hands and heals. Walk backwards on all fours to the second cone in the square, then proceed sideways to the third cone. From the third cone walk forward back to starting position. Perform 10-15 situps (vary based on level of difficulty). Repeat. |
| 8 - Alternating Knee Planks (Side Crunch) Video Example With the flat side of the Bosu ball facing up, place one hand on each side with your legs stretched behind you in plank position. Bring your right knee into the left side of your chest, twisting at the waist, and return to starting position. Repeat the motion with your left knee to the right side of your chest. For a more difficult version, bring your knee in and extend it outward under your body. |
| 9 - Mini Hurdle Lateral Two Steps Video Example Beginning at one end of the mini hurdles, step over the first hurdle one foot at a time placing both feet in between the first two hurdles. Repeat as you travel down the line of hurdles. Run back to the beginning and repeat as quickly as possible. |
| 10 - Parachute Sprints Video Example Perform sprints, or runs of various lengths depending on level of difficulty with speed chute attached at the waist. |
| 11 - Sled Push/Pull Video Example Keeping knees and elbows bent, push the sled to a preset "finish line." Turn the sled around and pull it in reverse position back to the start. |
| Hydrate, Rest and Recover. Good luck!!! |
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Agility Workout 1
Workout: Deerpark Circuit 3
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| Tip: Keep the intensity up! |
Circuit #3 |
| SUMMARY ***Stretch/Warmup
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Circuit #3 - Hope Solo Workout |
| This circuit is based on Hope Solo's "15 minute workout". All of the exercises are demonstrated via Nike athletes. The workout is designed to be intense and executed in bursts of activity. If done correctly, you should be dripping with sweat and be able to maintain an increased heart rate. The exercises touch on all muscle groups so you should feel it everywhere once done. If using a timer, try to clear out an area sufficient enough to be able to perform every exercise. Have your equipment (dumbbells/med ball) readily available within arms reach. Set the timer to anywhere between 15-30 seconds and roll through each exercise. Once done, rest and hydrate for a few minutes and then repeat the round. You can decrease the timer time each round if needed. Try to see how many "rounds" you can complete before becoming completely gassed. *** If not using a timer, you can perform a traditional workout by assigning a rep/set amount to each exercise. The exercises used here vary as far as the equipment needs. Dumbbells are used in some, while others only require bodyweight. Examine the example videos and use your best judgement to decide what is needed for your own individual needs. A medicine ball is not required but works better for a few exercises. If possible, having various weights of dumbbells will help you maintain a maximum amount of effort each round. A great portion of these exercises have not been used here before. Video examples are linked below so take time to review them and practice your form before hitting the workout. Good luck! |
Examples |
| Toe Taps: Click For Video Example Tricep Push-Up into Frogger: Click For Video Example Full Extensions: Click For Video Example Sumo Squat Press: Click For Video Example Cleans: Click For Video Example Opposite Arm & Leg V-Up: Click For Video Example Side Lunge: Click For Video Example Push Up to Plank Row (Man-makers): Click For Video Example Rollbacks: Click For Video Example Side Crunch to Burpee: Click For Video Example |
| Hydrate, Rest and Recover. Good luck!!! |
Friday, June 28, 2013
Workout: Mueller Lake Park Circuit 14
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Circuit #14 |
| SUMMARY ***Stretch/Warm-up
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Circuit #14 - Med Ball Madness |
| This circuit was created to foster teamwork and camaraderie among our workout group by focusing on partner exercises. Using a minimal amount of equipment, we utilize a partner to create additional resistance. If you lack a partner or have odd numbers in your group, the exercises can be modified for solo performance as well. When choosing partners try to match people who are of similar weight and/or physical ability. While performing exercises, communicate with your partner to coordinate each movement. Use good form and encourage one another to give it 100% during the circuit. Certain exercises may require a slightly longer set to get enough work for both partners. Somewhere between 30 seconds to a minute for most. If you can, bring several different types of resistance bands and medicine balls. You could also use a sandbag or large diameter medicine ball (wall ball) for a couple exercises. Use your imagination and make replacements as needed. You will need a good amount of space to perform the exercises so clear out ample room. All of these exercises are just variations of familiar exercises. Descriptions and video examples are linked below so take time to review them and practice your form before hitting the workout. Good luck! |
Examples |
| 1 - Squat Throw/Press Video Example Stand with feet shoulder width apart holding a medicine ball w/ both hands. Perform a traditional squat. When returning to standing start position, toss the medicine ball above your head. Catch the ball as you return to a lowered position for your next rep. Optional: If the ball is too heavy or you become tired, just press the ball instead of throwing/tossing it. If that's still too much, skip the throw/press altogether and just squat. |
| 2 - Double Crunches Video Example Lie flat on the ground w/ a medicine ball. Hold the ball w/ both hands and extend your arms behind your head so that the ball rests on the ground. Bend at the knees so that your legs are raised off the ground and are at a 90 degree angle. Feet are together. This is the start position. Raise your torso, arms and the medicine ball up. Move your torso toward your legs while swinging the medicine ball over your head and resting it on your raised shins. Now lower your torso and and swing your arms back to the start position. As you do this, leave the medicine ball on your shins and extend your legs outward. They should go from being at a 90 degree angle to flat, all while cradling the medicine ball. Once relatively flat, contract to the raised position in the same manner as before but instead grab the medicine ball from your raised legs and hold it in your hands as you flatten out. Repeat this process as your perform reps. |
| 3 - One Arm Front Raise Video Example Hold your arm straight out in front of you with the medicine ball in your palm. Lower your arm down as far as you can while keeping the medicine ball steady. Press up and return to starting position. Optional: If the ball is too heavy or you become tired, use both arms/hands. |
| 4 - Superman Video Example Lay on your stomach with legs and arms outstretched. Hold the medicine ball in your hands and lift your arms and legs off the ground at the same time. Hold for three seconds and return to starting position. Optional: If the ball is too heavy or you become tired, perform reps w/out the ball. |
| 5 - Walking Lunge Twist Video Example Perform traditional lunges with medicine ball in hand. While lunging forward, start to twist your torso toward the same side as your leading leg. As you rise from the lunge, return to your torso to the center and begin the next rep with the alternate foot. Optional: Some people bring both feet together in between alternating feet. It gives you a chance to re-center and get your balance back. Others go straight into the next lunge after rising from the previous rep. Do what feels best for you. |
| 6 - Russian Twist Video Example Sit in a contracted crunch position with a medicine ball in hand. Hold the ball w/ both hands centered in front of your chest. Your legs should be bent at the knee and your body should make a "V" shape w/ your thighs and torso. Bodyweight should be balancing on your butt. Twist from side to side, lightly touching the medicine ball to the ground if possible. Optional: Some people perform this on a raised surface w/ their legs hanging in the air. |
| 7 - Overhead Tri Extension Video Example Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Hold the medicine ball overhead with arms stretched out directly above you. Bend your arms at the elbow while keeping your shoulders steady. This should place the ball behind your head. Extend the arms back to outstretched position. Optional: You can either have your hands under the ball or on the sides of the ball. |
| 8 - Push-Up Roll Video Examples While in push-up position, place the medicine ball under one of your hands. The other hand will remain pressed against the ground. Perform the push-up motion and when back in starting position, take your raised hand off the medicine ball and place it on the ground. Roll the ball over to your opposite hand and place it on top of the medicine ball. Perform another push-up. Keep alternating hands to perform reps. Optional: A more advanced version is to release the medicine ball at the peak of your "up" position and roll it toward your other hand. While doing this, raise your opposite hand in anticipation of the ball arriving and land that hand on top of it. Keep alternating like this in rhythm. Optional: An easier method is to simply perform half your reps on one arm first and then switch over to your other arm. |
| 9 - Wall Sit Squeeze Video Examples Standard wall sit exercise but squeeze a medicine ball between your knees. Optional: If this is too difficult and no lighter medicine balls are available, just hold the medicine ball in your hands above your head. |
| 10 - Overhead Side Bend Video Examples Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Hold the medicine ball overhead with arms outstretched. Keeping arms straight, bend to your right side as far as is comfortable. Return to starting position and repeat on the left side. |
| 11 - One Arm Shoulder Press Video Examples Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Hold the medicine ball in your hand at a 90 degree angle (this will leave the ball close to the side of your head). Press the ball up until your arm is straight over head. Switch arms and repeat. Optional: You can performs several reps w/ one arm and switch to the other to finish. |
| 12 - Burpee Ball Video Examples Holding the medicine ball with both hands. Jump up lifting the ball overhead. Proceed directly to push-up position with the ball under your hands as you stretch your feet out behind you. Bring your feet back to your chest and return to standing position. Repeat. Optional: As with any burpee, you can optionally skip the jump and/or the actual push-up if you become tired or need an easier version. Optional: A more advanced version can include a chest pass instead of a jump up if there is a wall surface available. |
| Hydrate, Rest and Recover. Good luck!!! |
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Workout: Deer Park Circuit 1
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| Tip: This workout can be done on any set of stairs. |
Circuit #1 |
| SUMMARY ***Stretch/Warmup
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Circuit #1 - Bleacher Workout |
| This workout is very similar to the plyo/iso workout. This time we are using a set of bleachers to provide an added challenge to the workout. For y'all attending the workout here in Austin, please note that the location is not Mueller Lake Park but Deer Park Middle School (address/directions at the bottom of the page). This workout can be done anywhere w/ a set of bleachers however. If bleachers aren't available, anywhere w/ a sturdy raised surface that will support your weight will do. If bleachers are available, try to find a set that is solid and doesn't have gaps that your foot can slip into. We don't want you out there getting hurt! Your bodyweight is sufficient enough to use for this workout but if you want an additional challenge, I recommend using some form of added weight. I recently bought a set of K Bands and they work great. You just attach them to your thighs & go about your normal workout. A set of comfortable ankle weights and/or a weighted vest would work too. The workout does include upper body and a tiny bit of abs but it is primarily legs and cardio. Be sure to stretch appropriately. The order of this workout is setup to travel around a set of bleacher stairs. Certain exercises are done in place wherever you happen to be. Others are done while moving either up or down the stairs. All bleachers are different and you may have to skip a step or two when performing up/down exercises if the stair width is really small. You can also travel up/down the bleacher seats themselves if it seems safe. Pay special attention to your footwork and try not to trip (especially when fatigued). Try to avoid using the railing for things like push-ups or wall sits unless you are absolutely sure it is sturdy. A great portion of these exercises have not been used here before. Video examples are linked below so take time to review them and practice your form before hitting the workout. Good luck! |
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Examples |
| Alternating Toe Taps: Click For Video Example Wall Sit Kicks: Click For Video Example Walking Push Ups: Click For Video Example Stair Lunges: Click For Video Example Side Squats: Click For Video Example Side Plank: Click For Video Example V Ups: Click For Video Example Calf Raises: Click For Video Example Bulgarian Split Squats: Click For Video Example Bleacher Burpees: Click For Video Example Single Leg Step Ups: Click For Video Example Single/Double Leg Hop: Click For Video Example Tricep Dips: Click For Video Example Bleacher Crawls: Click For Video Example |
| DIRECTIONS Deerpark Middle School (North Austin) Address: 8849 Anderson Mill Rd Austin, TX 78729 Find your way to Anderson Mill Road and either turn in one of the service roads or use Turtle Rock Rd to access the school.On the map picture below, the red "X" marks the location of the track. The school is an open campus and accessible 24/7. There is a circular paved track w/ a set of bleacher next to it. We should be gathered near the bleachers. |
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FROM SOUTH AUSTIN
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| FROM NORTH AUSTIN Toll Road
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FROM CEDAR PARK
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| Hydrate, Rest and Recover. Good luck!!! |
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Workout: Mueller Lake Park Circuit 13
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| Tip: If a partner is not present, many of these exercises can be done solo or w/ the assistance of a mount point for your resistance band. Be creative! |
Circuit #13 |
| SUMMARY ***Stretch/Warmup
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Circuit #13 - Partner Workout |
| This circuit was created to foster teamwork and camaraderie among our workout group by focusing on partner exercises. Using a minimal amount of equipment, we utilize a partner to create additional resistance. If you lack a partner or have odd numbers in your group, the exercises can be modified for solo performance as well. When choosing partners try to match people who are of similar weight and/or physical ability. While performing exercises, communicate with your partner to coordinate each movement. Use good form and encourage one another to give it 100% during the circuit. Certain exercises may require a slightly longer set to get enough work for both partners. Somewhere between 30 seconds to a minute for most. If you can, bring several different types of resistance bands and medicine balls. You could also use a sandbag or large diameter medicine ball (wall ball) for a couple exercises. Use your imagination and make replacments as needed. You will need a good amount of space to perform the exercises so clear out ample room. All of these exercises are just variations of familiar exercises. Descriptions and video examples are linked below so take time to review them and practice your form before hitting the workout. Good luck! |
Examples |
| 1 - Partner Press and Row Video Example Stand one in front of the other, both facing the same direction connected by two fairly taut resistance bands. As the partner in front presses the handles forward (in a traditional chest press movement), the partner in back will simultaneously pull the handlebars back while squeezing the shoulder blades together (completing a basic row). Switch positions each set. |
| 2 - Rotating Lunge Video Example Standing beside each other far enough apart so there’s some tension between you, each grab one end of the resistance band. Lunge forward with the outside leg while simultaneously rotating away from one another. Press back up and back, switching sides each set. |
| 3 - Tricep Kickbacks Video Example Face off in front of your partner with the right foot in front of the left, holding one end of a resistance band in your right hand. (Your partner will mirror you with the left foot front and the band in the left hand.) Bend forward at the hips with the knees slightly bent, and slowly straighten the arm in unison to pull back the band. Return to start. Switch arms each set. |
| 4 - Sit-Squat Hand-Off Video Example Stand facing your partner, arms’ distance apart, in a squatting position with feet and knees shoulder width apart. Squat down until your thighs are parallel with the ground (or as close as you can get). Hand off a weighted ball back and forth. |
| 5 - External Rotator Cuff Rotation Video Example Stand side-by-side with your partner, facing the same direction. Hold one handle of the resistance band with your outside arm with your elbow bent at 90 degrees, anchored at the waist. Slowly rotate your forearm away from the body. Switch arms each set. |
| 6 - Mid-Row Squat Video Example With two tubes twisted around one another, stand facing your partner far enough apart that the tubing is taut. Lower in a squat position with the core engaged and back flat. Maintaining the squat (and the burn!) bring the elbows straight back with the palms facing in, and squeeze the shoulder blades together. Return to start position, counting it out with your partner until you reach your desired goal. |
| 7 - Sit-Ups Pass Video Example Start seated on the floor facing your partner, with feet touching and knees bent. Holding the medicine ball to your chest, both recline to the floor, come back up, and pass the ball to your partner. |
| 8 - Lunge to Chest Pass Video Examples Grab a medicine ball and face your partner, standing about 5 feet apart. Lunge forward and chest pass to your partner. They’ll then catch it and head straight into their lunge-and-pass. |
| 9 - Push-Up with Shoulder Tap Video Examples Face your partner in push up position (go to your knees if you need). Lower into a push-up. Push back up to the starting position, then lift your right hand, and tap your partner on the left shoulder (while your partner does the same thing). Repeat tapping the other shoulder. |
| 10 - Overhead Pass with Squat Video Examples Stand back-to-back with your partner; legs shoulder width apart holding a medicine ball. Lower into a squat position and as you return to standing, press the ball over head. Your partner then reaches up and grabs it. Repeat the motion passing the ball back and forth. |
| Hydrate, Rest and Recover. Good luck!!! |
Friday, April 26, 2013
Workout: Mueller Lake Park Circuit 12
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| Tip: Get creative! Even if you don't have the equipment listed, find suitable replacements. |
Circuit #12 |
| SUMMARY ***Stretch/Warmup
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Circuit #12 - Station Workout |
| This workout is our first true "circuit". A circuit is defined as a line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place. Generally our workouts involve everyone performing the same exercise/movement simultaneously but we decided to switch things up. By introducing some new equipment, our hope is to inject some fun into the circuit and provide new challenges for our muscles. This equipment can either be purchased from your local sporting goods store or created from other objects. You can search the web for instructions on how to make DIY workout equipment (i.e. creating sandbag from a duffel bag, trash bag and sand). Before starting, set out the equipment needed at each "station". Take time to make sure each item is in good working order and become familiar with the form needed to perform your exercises. Using a timer/stopwatch, we want to spend a set amount of time at each station (i.e. 20-30 seconds) and then move onto the next. Once we circle back around to the first station, take a break and grab some water. Then start the process over. Repeat until sufficiently tired! Try to keep your intensity up when moving through the stations. The order of this circuit is setup to be convenient for our park location. Feel free to change up the order to suit your needs. We generally try to rotate body parts (upper, lower and abs) to give each one at least one break before hitting it again. We also tried to provide alternate exercises for those that may be too difficult for some. Make adjustments to the workout plan to suit your individual needs. A great portion of these exercises have not been used here before. Video examples are linked below so take time to review them and practice your form before hitting the workout. Good luck! |
Examples |
| Hammer Swing: Click For Video Example Alternate Ropes: Click For Video Example Box Jumps: Click For Video Example Step-Ups: Click For Video Example Pull-Ups: Click For Video Example Back Row: Click For Video Example Medicine Ball Russian Twist: Click For Video Example Sandbag Squat Press: Click For Video Example Resistance Band Punch: Click For Video Example Resistance Band Press: Click For Video Example Ab Rollout: Click For Video Example Plank: Click For Video Example Push-Up: Click For Video Example Jump Rope: Click For Video Example Lunge Twists: Click For Video Example |
| Hydrate, Rest and Recover. Good luck!!! |
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