SUMMER 2016
GROUP EX , MIND BODY AND TRAINING INSPIRATION
This quarter we focus on endurance . Take a minute to read these overviews , and then watch the videos at fitnessnetwork . com . au / upskill
Summer of endurance
As the weather heats up for Summer it ’ s a great time to rev up your teaching and training . This quarter we focus on the benefits of endurance training . Physical endurance is the body ’ s ability to work or be active over an extended period of time . We have muscular and cardiovascular endurance , and as we increase our fitness , our endurance also increases .
Dan Henderson delivers an amazing workout using the battling ropes which will supercharge your PT sessions . This issue ’ s featured presenter , Virginia Winsemann , shows you how brilliant bodyART is for building endurance , Dominic Gili is back in the pool to inspire your aqua teaching , and I deliver a plyometric session using the Step .
We thank our friends at Elixr in Bondi and Primal NRG Fitness Gym for their support in filming again this quarter . I ’ m keen to hear all your feedback on these sessions , so please let me know what you ’ d like to learn and see in the future .
Have a fantastic Summer ,
Stephen Parker , Upskill Coordinator upskill @ fitnessnetwork . com . au bodyART : The art of endurance with Virginia Winsemann
AQUA : Whitewater wipeout with Dominic Gili
The element of fire in a bodyART class is demonstrated here with deepWORK – cardio intervals of 2 minutes with 30-second static poses that build focus and strength and add to the endurance as well as intensity . Starting with the parallel swing that incorporates release and control , options are given to progress and again intensify the bodyART exercises . Lateral swing is introduced with a plié or sumo squat . A storm hold balance pose precedes the next 2 minutes of deepWORK of the famous bodyART ‘ hunter ’ move , before intensifying and , finally , centring and refocusing into the breath . For more workouts visit bodyARTmedia . com
Turbulence is what it ’ s all about when it comes to high intensity cardio routines in the water . Explosive short-range movements will safely challenge all , from elite sports teams to golden oldies . This routine includes high and low impact movements , including sprints and plyometric jumps , which require the body to work with speed in both directions . I find participants need no encouragement when jumping up , but need to be reminded to drive back down to the floor , which requires strong awareness of core recruitment . Interval training is the perfect platform for these routines as recovery time is an important factor and will affect performance .
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