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2011-09-01 2:10 PM
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Subject: RE: Training indoors for iron distance
byrdnj - 2011-09-01 1:15 PM
cialome - 2011-09-01 10:40 AM

 

I would love to hear about your Core workout - exercises, reps, set. 

Sure thing.  The first three pairs of exercises are done in succession - one set first exercise, one set second, both in rapid succession with no breaks until you have done 5 sets of each.  The last two exercises are performed on their own.

SET 1: Repeat in rapid succession without breaks - 5 sets

Standing military press (dumbells of 10-15 lbs each) - done quickly, alternate arms, 15 reps each arm
Jumping lunges
 (can use dumbells if you wish) - jump high, land in lunge position with one leg forward, back leg knee almost touching the ground, 30 lunges (right foot forward 15 times)

3-5 minute break

SET 2: Repeat in rapid succession without breaks - 5 sets

Pushup rows (dumbells of 10-15 lbs each) - pushup position with hands on dumbells, pull the dumbells one-by-one up to your body, alternating, 15 reps each arm
Leg Lifts (no dumbells) - lay flat on your back, bring your legs up (keeping them straight) to a 90 degree angle, drop them back almost to the floor, stopping them before they touch the ground, and repeat - 15-20 reps

3-5 minute break

SET 3: Repeat in rapid succession without breaks - 5 sets

Pushups (no dumbells) - do as many as you can repeat for 5 sets
V-ups (no dumbells) - arms always above your head, 15-20 reps

FINAL ROUND:

Ab planks - 1 minute left side, 10 second break, 1 minute straight, 10 second break, 1 minute right side

2 minute break

Burpees - start flat on the floor, pushup, pull your legs in and jump in the air, back down.  Count down from 10 with 15-30 seconds between sets (set of 10, then set of 9, then set of 8, etc...)

Enjoy!  It's really hard the first time, but it definitely makes you stronger - you'll see by the 3-4 time that it becomes much easier (the first one, though, will be crazy hard and make you not want to do it again...press on)

My core hurts just reading this!  What's a V-up? 



2011-09-01 2:56 PM
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LazyRiver - 2011-09-01 3:10 PM

My core hurts just reading this!  What's a V-up? 

haha, yeah this one can be rough.  For a V-up, lay flat on your back with your legs straight and your arms stretched above your head.  In one motion, bring your arms and legs off the floor and fold yourself into a V, bringing your hands and feet together in the air.  Through the whole motion keep your arms and legs straight.

Make sense?

2011-09-01 7:41 PM
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Thanks for sharing.  I like your timing.

 

I do reverse lunges as they are easier on my knees.  Somethings to consider since you 'on location' is the Medicine Ball Slam and Swiss Ball Push Up and Knee Tuck.

 

Good Luck!

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2011-09-02 12:05 AM
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cialome - 2011-09-01 8:41 PM

 

Thanks for sharing.  I like your timing.

 

I do reverse lunges as they are easier on my knees.  Somethings to consider since you 'on location' is the Medicine Ball Slam and Swiss Ball Push Up and Knee Tuck.

 

Good Luck!

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Good thoughts.  I know the Swiss Ball Pushup, but what's the Knee Tuck?

2011-09-02 7:16 AM
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That should be one exercise - "Swiss Ball Push Up and Knee Tuck". Where you do one push-up, come back up and then roll your feet forward with knees toward chest, then roll them to repeat - push up, roll feet into tuck.

Lots of videos on YouTube, some show your butt staying level while you jackknife your legs, other show a more aggressive butt raising as you bring your knees closer to your chest.   Great for your chest, shoulders and abs.

 

2011-09-02 8:03 AM
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Sounds like something to keep you motivated in a difficult environment.  Go for it, what do you have to lose!


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