6 rounds on the clock:
55 sec running sprint on bike
5 sec transition
55 sec v-ups
5 sec transition
55 sec KB swing 25/35
5 sec transition
55 sec fr. weighted plate switch 10/15
5 sec transition
55 sec row
30 sec transition
Post thoughts on getting more out of this workout to comments.
Daily Extras - Do the "Plus" version. That's 2 extra rounds.
Be warned, your workout will extend into the next class period. You'll likely need to be a little patient and not be on the clock, or just wait a couple min while the trainer demos the workout for the next class.
Workout Notes:
Masters: Go slow.
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Haven’t been able to do this workout for a long time. Didn’t have the bikes. All that has changed friend.
Put the saddle all the way down. Do your pedaling out of the saddle. Sprint!
Experiment with a heavier KB swing. It might take a step up (35/54) to really tax you.
You should be breathing heavy throughout this entire workout.
Limit transition times. Those 5 secs come at you fast. Be looking ahead to the next station.
Don't bother strapping yourself into the row. Takes too long. Plus you are only going to be there, like, 55 seconds.
No bikes/rowers? Cool. Any 1 min cardio move aimed at incr HR is fine (burpees, running, rope jumps, plate switches, etc.).
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Musings …
The CORE of It
A strong core is essential to your health and development. It is primarily responsible for the astounding results we see in strength gains and overall fitness at GPP. We have observed that GPP training prevents injury and advances healing for those with a weak core. It also looks good on!
While the rest of the world has moved passed specifically training the core, GPP still embraces focused emphasis on core training for its unique effect on our health, fitness and appearance. The popular present day mantra of the health and fitness industry is that one need only to move in effective ways and the core will take care of and strengthen itself. This is a risky approach. We have learned that strength gains in the legs and arms will quickly outstrip one's core strength. This is especially true for those who don't directly train their core. This compromises your ability to stabilize the core during certain fundamental movement (squats, dead lifts, cleans, jerks, high Sums, KBs, etc.) making those fundamental movements more dangerous to perform and putting you at higher risk of injury.
We feel a more straight forward (direct) approach of abdominal/core training stimulates more strength and ultimately yeilds higher benefit with less risk of injury. Oh, and did I mention - It looks good ON?!