Southwest Active-Thursday. Dec. 17/2015

Thursday Bsq Int % + Upper Push/Pull + Rowing/Airdyne MapA. Back Squat @ 20×1, 2 reps @90%, 2 reps @90%, 1 rep@95%, 1 rep @95%+ -if it feels good go for it

B. Push Press. Push Jerk 1.1 – work to a tough set

-newbies get some volume in here -lots of sets

C. In team of 2 complete the following:

30-25-15-10-5 for time:

Rowing Cals

Pushups

*One person work @ a time/split work however

New Years Resolution?

With the new year reigning in, as a gym owner/coach, I can’t help but think about the “new years” resolution craze. Every year, we always hear people talk about “In the new year I am going to start my exercise journey, start eating cleaner, and living a healthier life.” I am sure we have all seen the jam packed gym’s on January 1, then a month later, it’s empty.

If you are someone that has this as your goal, here are a few tips to help you along the way:

  1. Start today! Yes, I mean it, if you say you are going to be healthier and exercise more in 2016, start today. The more we say “I’ll start on Monday”, seems like the Monday always keeps getting pushed back further and further. Don’t make any excuses, start now.
  2. Do not stop! The key to  success in health and fitness is CONSISTENCY (check out my article from a few months back here –consistency). Real results take time and a lot of effort. Some days are going to be good, and some days are going to be bad. The key is to keep showing up and putting in the work. My “new years resolution” started 8 years ago, when I looked in the mirror and hated the way I looked and the way I felt. I haven’t stopped yet.
  3. Surround yourself with like minded people! It really does help to train, hang out and communicate with people that have the same common goal as you. If you show up to a fitness class/workout with people there motivating you and pushing you, it does make it easier. They will also help hold you accountable. This is why Sara and I put so much emphasis on Community at Southwest Strength.
  4. Make it your # 1 priority every day! Now this may not seem realistic with people working full time, having kids, clothes to wash, supper to cook, houses to clean, etc. However, if you make it a HUGE priority in your life, you will just exercise more. I can almost guarantee that everyday you are PLANNED to do your workout routine, there will be an excuse waiting for you to change your mind. Make it a priority and know that it’s important to your overall well-being.
  5. There are no quick fixes! Like I said prior, real results take a long time. Even then, sometimes you still may not be satisfied with the results. We all get caught up in the magazines, commercials and social media posts. Unfortunately, some of us are just never going to look like that. This is why people really need to love the journey of fitness. You need to focus on the progress of your abilities and your overall well-being. When I started exercising with the goal of looking better 8 years ago, I had NO IDEA what I was doing. The important thing to take away, was that I exercised 4-6 days a week, and LEARNED ALOT about myself along the way. I am proud to say I haven’t stopped yet, and continue to learn about myself, proper training techniques and what works and doesn’t work for me. Like I have said in the past “My goal is always greater than my excuses”.

Sara and I both hope we can help you along the way. The important thing to take away, is that real results do take a long time and hard work. In my opinion, “new years resolutions” are just a silly term that people in the fitness industry probably use to make money off of. The reality is the “date” has just changed and real time continues to click away. Start working towards your goals today and be happier tomorrow, and for the rest of your life.

Southwest Active -Wednesday-Dec. 16/2015

Wednesday Strict Press + Posterior Chain + Aerobic Tester
A1. Glute Bridge L arm db bench press @20×2, 6-10 reps x 4 sets-1min
A1. Glute Bridge R arm db bench press @20×2, 6-10 reps x 4 sets-1min
B1. Ring Hamstring Curls @2020, 6-10 reps x 4 sets-1min
B2.Single Leg Romanian Deadlift @3010, 5-7 reps/leg x 4 sets-30sec b/w legs
C. For time:
200 single unders
50 kbs 35lbs/53lbs
150 single unders
25 wall balls 15lbs/20lbs
100 single unders
15 burpees on to box 20/24″

Southwest Active -Tuesday.Dec 15/2015

tester

A. Front Squat @20×1, 3-2-2-1-1-2min -last set heavy 

B. Double KB Hang Clean and Push Jerks, sets of 5-7 reps x 5 sets-1min

-can be done with dumbbells too

C. 5,4,3,2,1 for time:

Rope Climb to 15ft – use legs

Wall Walks – forehead to wall

or

10-8-6-4-2 for time:

Strict Press 65lbs/95lbs

200ft farmers carry 35lbs/53lbs arm after every set of strict press

Holiday Gym Pass

Hey guys. Starting Dec 21—Jan.2. We are offering a “Holiday Class Pass”. This includes 12 sessions in total. The cost is 50 bucks. We know there is a lot of kids off school and home from university over the holidays(it’s for anyone tho), so this would be the perfect fit if your looking at coming to the gym and can’t make a month commitment. Spread the word, and let us know if you have any questions.

  

Southwest Active – Monday -Dec. 14/2015

Hey guys just wanted to let everyone know about the weeks plan. You guys will have some opportunities to go heavy in the deadlift, cgbp, front squat and back squat. Were still looking to improve rowing technique/ability. Got some fun partner workouts planned for you guys, it should be a good week!

Ps, I sent everyone a email about an opportunity to do an assessment. Let me know if you guys have any questions on that topic! See you guys this week!

Week 4 -Dec. 14–>19/2015

Monday Deadlift Int % + Upper Push/Pull + Rowing/Airdyne Map Int
A. Deadlift @11×1, 10 reps @65%, 8 reps @70%, 6 @80%, 4 @85%, 2 @90%, 1 @95%, 1@95+% -if it feels good, go for it-rest 2min b/w tough sets
B. CGBP @20×1, 5-4-3-2-1- 1:30min – work to a tough single @ end
C. In teams of 2 complete the following in written order for time:
80 cal rowing
70 step-ups 20″
50 air squats
30 burpees
*no rules to minimum work completed/1 person works @ a time

 

Southwest Active -Saturday Dec.12/2015

Saturday Group/TeamEMOM x 10minutes

1st- 3 back squats/ introduce squatting for newbies

2nd- 15-30sec front bridge or 3-6 ring rollouts

+

EMOM x 10minutes

1st- 3 front squats/ introduce squatting/goblet etc

2nd- 15 sec L side bridge – weighted + 15sec R side bridge weighted

+

3 rounds for time/In groups of 2/any order

10 pushups each-in order to count other partner has to hang from pullup bar/ring row holds

10 strict pullups/banded/ring rows each-in order to count other partner has to front bridge

10 cal rowing/airdyne each- in order to count partner must hold medball above head

10 step-ups each/ in order to count partner must hold two kbs/ 1 in each hand

Southwest Active – Friday Dec. 11/2015

Friday 5/5min x4
5min @85-90%
30 single unders/ 15 double unders
7 db thrusters 25/35lbs arm
-5min rest
5min @85-90%
1 rope climb to 15ft/6 ring rows
5 pushups
7 airsquats
-5min rest
5min @85-90%
1 wall walk
5 russian kbs 35lbs/53lbs
7 goblet squats
-5min rest
5min @85-90%
10 cal rowing
10 lateral burpees over rower

Southwest Active – Thursday Dec. 10/2015

Thursday Bsq Int % + Upper Push/Pull + Rowing/Airdyne Map
A. Back Squat @ 20×1, 3 reps @85% x 3 sets-3min
-people that dont know 1RM and are profiecient at Bsq – test it today
-people just learning squatting, practice sets of 3 for 5 sets or more
B1. Push Jerk, 3 reps x 6 sets-1min
B2. Legless Rope Climb to 15ft-use arms on the way down, 1 rep x 6 sets-1min
– L-sit strict pullups 2-3 reps x 6 sets
-Strict pronated pullups/weighted 2-3 reps x 6 sets
– Chinover Barhold AMSAP x 6 sets
-Weighted Ring Rows/Ring Rows 6-10 reps x 6 sets
C. AMRAP in 10minutes – teams of 2

10 shuttle runs for first partner/while other partner gets as man Turkish get ups 15/25 alternating arms each time.Switch places

Score is total Turkish get ups as a team

Southwest Active-Wednesday Dec.9/2015

Wednesday Strict Press + Posterior Chain + Aerobic TesterA1. Seated DB Press @20×0, 6-10 reps x 4 sets-1min

A2. Weighted Front Bridge 30sec x 4 sets-1min

B. Romanian Deadlfit @40×1, 6-8 reps x 5 sets-1:30min

C. For time:

30 cal Airdyne

25 burpees onto box 20/24″

20 wall balls 15/20

15 db push press 25lbs/35lbs

10 shuttle runs