Here we are guys, week 5 of keeping ourselves fit without a pool. Below is a short video and the training plans for this week. Please make sure you watch the video.
Note: The rough times mentioned in this video INCLUDE warmup and cool down. They really are VERY rough estimates, everyone is different but over-training can happen to anyone. The aim is to stay fit and healthy.
Keep it up 💪
13/04/2020 - 19/04/2020
This week will largely by the same as last week. We should be in a routine now and able to do RMAP without watching the videos. Always watch the videos if you're still not quite sure though!
Bank Holiday Monday
Enjoy the beautiful weather!
Warm Up
15 minutes RMAP https://www.swimming.org/sport/land-warm-up-swimmers/
5 - 10 minutes foam rolling
Pre-Set
5 minutes as:
- 45 secs jogging on the spot or skipping
- 10 lunges
- 10 squats
Repeat until 5 minutes is up
Main Set
Do 2 of these today with at least 3 hours gap between them. Keep your Heart Rate at 80% of your max heart rate, or lower.
x = 25 minutes if you're new to this exercise, 35 minutes if you know what you're doing, 45 minutes if you're really good at it.
Option 1
Run for x minutes - Keep your shoulders back and think about posture. If you're running outside, don't be tempted to walk.
Option 2
Row for x minutes - Set intensity to half available if you've not used the rowing machine before and work up/down from there each 500m until you find the sweet spot. Keep your back straight and do not lean backwards.
Option 3
Cycle for x minutes on a static bike or for 2x if outdoors.
Warm down
Spend 5 minutes either walking, rowing on a light intensity or cycling slowly.
15 minutes stretching
NOTE: Swimmers, we're going to have a 'Zoom' chat TOMORROW evening at 7pm. Please can you download the app to a suitable device - a tablet is probably better if you have one as there will be quite a few of us on there. 😀 I will post the 'meeting id' to your parents via WhatsApp just before 7pm.
Warm Up
15 minutes RMAP https://www.swimming.org/sport/land-warm-up-swimmers/
5 - 10 minutes foam rolling
Pre-Set
10 minutes as:
- 45 secs jogging on the spot
- 15 secs running on the spot
- 10 star jumps
- 10 spiderman switches https://www.swimming.org/sport/raise-temperature/
Main Set
Repeat 3 times through - All exercises 30 secs per exercise with 10 secs rest in between.
Important: Please skip out all 'plank' exercises and swap the seated scissor kick for backstroke kick instead.
At Home Core Workout https://youtu.be/dJlFmxiL11s
Warm down
Hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds - As always… be careful, don’t rush anything and never pull hard!
15 minutes stretching - include the below stretches in addition to your normal ones:
- Abs - https://youtu.be/D1tzvP8dGR4
- Lower back
- Knee hugs on your back
- Cat/Cow Stretch
- Quadratus Lamborum & Child Pose - https://youtu.be/py-qXCuFzaA?t=22
- Toe touches - keep your back and your legs straight!
NOTE: Swimmers, we're going to have a 'Zoom' chat THIS evening at 7pm. Please can you download the app to a suitable device - a tablet is probably better if you have one as there will be quite a few of us on there. 😀 I will post the 'meeting id' to your parents via WhatsApp just before 7pm.
Warm Up
15 minutes RMAP https://www.swimming.org/sport/land-warm-up-swimmers/
5 - 10 minutes foam rolling
Pre-Set
5 minutes as:
- 45 secs jogging on the spot or skipping
- 10 lunges
- 10 squats
Repeat until 5 minutes is up
Main Set
Do 2 of these today with at least 3 hours gap between them. Keep your Heart Rate at 80% of your max heart rate, or lower.
x = 25 minutes if you're new to this exercise, 35 minutes if you know what you're doing, 45 minutes if you're really good at it.
Option 1
Run for x minutes - Keep your shoulders back and think about posture. If you're running outside, don't be tempted to walk. Do 4:30 running, then lunges or squats up until 5 minutes (so 30 seconds of lunges/squats) and repeat until the time is up.
Option 2
Row for x minutes - Set intensity to half available if you've not used the rowing machine before and work up/down from there each 500m until you find the sweet spot. Keep your back straight and do not lean backwards. Do 4:30 rowing, then lunges or squats up until 5 minutes (so 30 seconds of lunges/squats) and repeat until the time is up.
Option 3
Cycle for x minutes on a static bike or for 2x if outdoors. If you're cycling indoors, do 4:30 cycling, then lunges or squats up until 5 minutes (so 30 seconds of lunges/squats) and repeat until the time is up.
Warm down
Spend 5 minutes either walking, rowing on a light intensity or cycling slowly.
15 minutes stretching
Warm Up
15 minutes RMAP https://www.swimming.org/sport/land-warm-up-swimmers/
5 - 10 minutes foam rolling
Pre-Set
5 minutes skipping (or imaginary skipping if no rope)
16 Alternate Arm and Leg Lifts
Main Set
Repeat 3 times through - 10 secs rest between exercises
16 Wide press-ups (break the 16 into 4 sets of 4 or 2 sets of 8 if you need to)
16 Alternate Arm and Leg Lifts
16 Streamlined Sit-ups
16 Dead Bugs https://youtu.be/I5xbsA71v1A
24 Backstroke Kicks, 5 secs rest, 24 Backstroke Kicks
16 Lunges
16 Squats
16 Bridged Leg Extensions
Warm down
15 minutes stretching
Warm Up
15 minutes RMAP https://www.swimming.org/sport/land-warm-up-swimmers/
5 - 10 minutes foam rolling
Pre-Set
30 secs jogging on the spot
12 alternate arm and leg lifts
6 wide push-ups
6 tricep-focussed push-ups
Main Set - challenge Saturday!
10 secs rest between each exercise, 3 times through, no extra rest between sets (just the normal 10 seconds). As always, keep hydrated!
Max number of burpees in 30 secs - write down count
12 swimmer push ups
12 dead bugs
12 alternate arm and leg lifts
Max number of steps whilst running on spot - write down count
20 seconds rest and drink
12 squats
12 lunges
Max number of backstroke kicks in 30 secs - write down count
Send scores to me by copying the below with your scores added. Please leave as a comment or ask a parent to forward to me via WhatsApp.
Round 1 Burpees -
Round 1 Steps -
Round 1 BK Kicks -
Round 2 Burpees -
Round 2 Steps -
Round 2 BK Kicks -
Round 3 Burpees -
Round 3 Steps -
Round 3 BK Kicks -
Warm down
15 minutes stretching
Results
SCORE = Burpees x 10 + Sum of others
Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | FINAL SCORE | |||||||
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Swimmer | Burpees | Steps | Kicks | Burpees | Steps | Kicks | Burpees | Steps | Kicks | |
AGo | 15 | 161 | 128 | 19 | 262 | 122 | 20 | 230 | 112 | 1555 |
DDu | 19 | 159 | 120 | 20 | 141 | 121 | 20 | 173 | 157 | 1461 |
EKe | 12 | 172 | 107 | 18 | 197 | 102 | 18 | 203 | 110 | 1371 |
AHo | 12 | 147 | 126 | 14 | 121 | 126 | 15 | 128 | 137 | 1195 |
MMc | 9 | 121 | 121 | 9 | 163 | 150 | 8 | 180 | 146 | 1141 |
HNe | 10 | 144 | 104 | 10 | 164 | 97 | 11 | 168 | 108 | 1095 |
AWi | 11 | 140 | 96 | 13 | 155 | 100 | 11 | 155 | 98 | 1094 |
TGr | 14 | 110 | 78 | 13 | 107 | 74 | 14 | 110 | 71 | 960 |
MCl | 18 | 70 | 62 | 18 | 71 | 65 | 19 | 72 | 62 | 952 |
LWi | 10 | 124 | 54 | 12 | 128 | 66 | 11 | 126 | 68 | 896 |
KPh | 12 | 95 | 70 | 12 | 89 | 76 | 14 | 98 | 80 | 888 |
SBa | 7 | 86 | 58 | 8 | 79 | 53 | 8 | 49 | 57 | 612 |
PREVIOUS BEST SCORES SET ON 28/03/2020 can be viewed here: COVID-19 - Cycle 1 Week 2
Rest Day
Eat well, drink well, sleep well.
Disclaimer: always ensure you are working in a safe environment and be sensible. If you choose to do these workouts then you do so at your own risk. I take no responsibility for any injury that occurs as a result.