February Core Conditioning

Here is the February program for my Core Conditioning training class at Hayashida & Associates Physical Therapy Clinic. For those of you who are athletes, weekend warriors, or just looking for something different than the typical "gym" workout...put this into effect for a month and watch your agility, stability, balance, explosiveness and core strength improve. If you are an athlete, you can utilize this program as a pre-season, in-season or off season program for improving strength and power endurance.Variations and progressions exist with each exercise.

Holler with questions:

Dynamic Warm Up (5-10 minutes)

Core Circuit (2-4 Sets / 30 seconds each / 0-5 seconds between exercises)
Leg Raise Flutter Kicks
DB Stability Squat (uneven load)
Side Bridge w/ Acceleration or Max Velocity Leg Action
Repeat above (other side)
Standing BB Russian Twist
Bicycle Crunch / Prone MB Passes

Explosive / Balance Circuit (same sets/time)
Single Leg Ipsilateral BodyBlade
Kettlebell Swings (we used DBs)
Squat Push Lateral
Single Leg Balance and MB Slams
Burpees
Jump Rope (vary pattern)

Agility / Lift Circuit (same sets/time)
Handstand Push Up
Partner MB Agility Tosses (one tosses while other squats)
Switch above role
Forward/Backward Walking Lunge (AC or MV Leg Action)
Shuffle 5 yards/Sprint 5 yds
Pull Ups or Alternating Lat Pulldown

Active-Isolated Stretching Cool Down (5-10 minutes)
Arm Hugs
Knee Hug Walks
Quad Stretch Walks
Straight Leg High Kick Walks
Piriformis Stretch Walks
Hip Circles

Make sure you can do exercises with perfect posture and landing technique prior to progressing to more difficult variations.

Enjoy!

Consult a physician prior to beginning any exercise program and stop at the onset of any pain or dizziness.