CORE


WARM UP

X Behind the head

X Behind the head

- 10 reps

This Guy

This Guy

- 10 reps

Reach and Open

Reach and Open

- 10 reps

Palms Out and Up

Palms Out and Up

- 10 reps

March in Place

March in Place

- 10 reps per side

Standing Kick Butts

Standing Kick Butts

- 10 reps per side

Wide Stance Inside Heel Taps

Wide Stance Inside Heel Taps

- 10 reps per side


AND THEN GO DIRECTLY INTO...


PART #01

- SUPERSET: Walkouts x Toes-to-sky Hop

- SETS: 3

- REST BETWEEN SETS: No break

Walkouts

Walkouts

- REPS: 15 with 3-count hold

- NOTES:

- Start from standing position with knees and toes facing forward.

- Be sure to get all the way out to a push up position. Pause slightly there. Your core should be completely engaged.

- Be sure to return to a full stand before going into the next rep.

Toes-to-sky Hops

Toes-to-sky Hop

- REPS: 30

- NOTES:

- Reach toward the floor without rounding shoulders or curving spine. If you can’t get all the way to the floor without rounding shoulders, go as far as you can.

- Swing up at the waist creating momentum with your hips to bring your body back to standing position.

- Soft landings as you come back down from the hop.


AFTER LAST SET, REST 1 MINUTE AND THEN GO INTO...


PART #02

- SUPERSET: Plank with Foot Raise x Bird Dog Hold

- SETS: 2

- REST BETWEEN SETS: 30 seconds

Plank with Foot Raise

Plank with Foot Raise

- REPS: 10 per side/ alternating with each rep (20 total)

- NOTES:

- Must maintain plank position while the foot comes up: flat back, tight abs. Watch out for rounding of shoulders and sagging back. Avoid shifting weight to the side with foot on the ground.

- Pointed foot and straight leg as your raise your foot.

- Put foot back down gently.

Bird Dog Hold

Bird Dog Hold

- DURATION: 30 seconds per side/ 1 side at a time

- NOTES:

- Be sure the leg in the air is completely straight. People cheat this all the time.

- Your body is going to want to lean to the side toward the knee on the ground. You are going to have to fight that by shifting your weight toward the leg in the air.

Bird Dog Hold - Other Side

Bird Dog Hold - Other Side

AFTER LAST SET, GO DIRECTLY INTO...


PART #03

Mountain Climbers

Mountain Climbers

- DURATION: 30 seconds

- SETS: 1

- NOTES:

- Be careful not to hunch your shoulders as your legs move behind you.

- Don’t overthink this one. Your feet are basically switching places.

AFTER LAST SET, REST 1 MINUTE AND THEN GO INTO...


PART #04

- SUPERSET: Sit Back x Leg Raises Hold 

- SETS: 2

- REST BETWEEN SETS: 30 seconds

Sit Backs

Sit Back

- REPS: 12 with 3-count hold

- NOTES:

- Sit Up straight with legs out in front of you, as much bend in the knees as is necessary.

- With your arms straight out in front of you and relaxed shoulders, lean back as far as you can without rounding shoulders or curving spine. Pause.


Leg Raises Hold

Leg Raises Hold

- DURATION: 20- 30 seconds

- NOTES:

- If you start to feel discomfort in the lower back, lift your legs up a bit higher.

AFTER LAST SET, GO DIRECTLY INTO...


PART #05

Mountain Climbers

Mountain Climbers

- DURATION: 30 seconds

- SETS: 1

- NOTES:

- Be careful not to hunch your shoulders as your legs move behind you.

- Don’t overthink this one. Your feet are basically switching places.

AFTER LAST SET, REST 1 MINUTE AND THEN GO INTO...



PART #06

- SUPERSET: Leg Raises x Sit Back Hold

- SETS: 2

- REST BETWEEN SETS: 30 seconds

Leg Raises

Leg Raises

- REPS: 15

- NOTES:

- Entire back of torso should be touching the floor throughout the entire exercise. Your butt never leaves the ground.

- Keep your legs completely straight and feet pointed.

- Controlled movement as legs return to floor.

Sit Back Hold

Sit Back Hold

- DURATION: 20-30 seconds

- NOTES:

- Sit Up straight with legs out in front of you, as much bend in the knees as is necessary.

- With your arms straight out in front of you and relaxed shoulders, lean back as far as you can without rounding shoulders or curving spine.

AFTER LAST SET, GO DIRECTLY INTO...

PART #07

Mountain Climbers

Mountain Climbers

- DURATION: 30 seconds

- SETS: 1

- NOTES:

- Be careful not to hunch your shoulders as your legs move behind you.

- Don’t overthink this one. Your feet are basically switching places.



COOL DOWN

HIP FLEXOR STRETCH - LEFT SIDE

- Hold each position for 5 seconds

HIP FLEXOR STRETCH - RIGHT SIDE

- Hold each position for 5 seconds

Reach Under and Open

Reach Under and Open

- REPS: 5 per side (10 in total) with 3-count hold

Knee Roll Overs

Knee Roll Overs

- REPS: 5 per side (10 in total) with 3-count hold

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds

Hold for 10 seconds


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