A classic training session this evening -- linear dynamic drill sets alternated with ab sets. For the linear drills, we stayed on the track, going back and forth between sets of cones about 15 meters apart. Once again, I am still gauging abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, so the drills consisted of a variety of strength and cardio exercises, with some balance and coordination elements. A few examples from that include several types of skips, toe-up walks, calf raises, and lunges. For the abs, the first set included different kinds of delayed crunches (3-count hold) while the second set was one of my personal favorites -- the seated twists where a ball (volleyball for now, medicine ball later) gets passed around the circle and we all do 2-4-6-8-6-4-2 reps on each turn. Loose warm up of leg swings against the fence in the beginning; some static stretches at the end.
I also threw out some suggestions of what to do on the days we don't have workouts scheduled in order to help establish the mindset of doing something active or beneficial to your fitness every day. So on Wednesday, I hope everyone takes me up on the "heart rate challenge" and does something (anything) about once an hour to get their heart rate up, even if momentarily (from physical activity that is!!! watching a scary movie doesn't count)
Remember to stretch if you're sore, and make ice your best friend. Any questions, suggestions, or comments, please share. I'd love to hear from EVERYONE.
Sincerely,
Phil Glotser
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