Here we are guys, cycle 2. As I said last week, this cycle will be a little different. The cardio days will be the same but the other days won't be the same as they were in cycle 1.
Please can I ask everyone to make sure they are RMAP'ing really well before they start main sets and stretching off really well afterwards, injured swimmers are not fit swimmers!
Lets start this cycle as we mean to go on 💪
27/04/2020 - 03/05/2020
Warm Up
15 minutes RMAP https://www.swimming.org/sport/land-warm-up-swimmers/
5 - 10 minutes foam rolling
Pre-Set
5 minutes as:
- 30 secs jogging on the spot,
- 15 seconds high knees, 15 seconds star jumps
- 10 lunges
- 10 squats
- 10 mountain climbers https://youtu.be/aVQHmuy6_kk
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 = 30 minutes if you're new to this exercise, 40 minutes if you know what you're doing, 50 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
Warm Up
15 minutes RMAP https://www.swimming.org/sport/land-warm-up-swimmers/
5 - 10 minutes foam rolling
Coach out of the Water Warm Up - https://youtu.be/I1ueakJPN48
Ground-based movements
Watch first: https://youtu.be/D7Flg1fpCss
Duck walks - Either 2 x 10m or 4 x 5m if space is limited
Inchworms - 10 reps
Kick board lunge - 10 reps
Loading/Mechanics
Watch first: https://youtu.be/v6myjOInAxQ
1/4 Squats - 6 reps
1/2 Squats - 4 reps
Full Depth Squats - 4 reps
Overhead squats with a band/towel - 3 reps
Rucksack squats - add n tins of beans (400g) or similar - 3 reps
Repeat 3 times through. 60 seconds rest between sets.
n
12/under's = 2
13-14 year olds = 3
15-16 year olds = 4
17/Over's = 5
High Intensity Set
Watch first: https://youtu.be/e2ek64Be8xs
Lunge - 20 reps
High Base Deltoid Taps - 20 reps (10 each side)
Repeat 4 times through. 20 seconds rest between sets.
Warm down
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
5 minutes as:
- 30 secs jogging on the spot,
- 15 seconds high knees, 15 seconds star jumps
- 10 mountain climbers https://youtu.be/aVQHmuy6_kk
- Duck walks - Either 2 x 10m or 4 x 5m if space is limited https://youtu.be/D7Flg1fpCss
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 = 30 minutes if you're new to this exercise, 40 minutes if you know what you're doing, 50 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 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
Coach out of the Water Warm Up - https://youtu.be/I1ueakJPN48
Ground-based movements
Watch first: https://youtu.be/aqcvNha44Ys
Bear Crawls - Either 2 x 10m or 4 x 5m if space is limited
Streamline Walks - Either 2 x 10m or 4 x 5m if space is limited
Spider Crawls - Either 2 x 10m or 4 x 5m if space is limited
Loading/Mechanics
Watch first: https://youtu.be/HEbu-QLo00E
Skipping (or imaginary skipping) - 20 seconds
Sprint Forwards and then Backwards - Either 2 x 10m or 4 x 5m if space is limited
Skips - Either 2 x 10m or 4 x 5m if space is limited
Hop Skip Jump Combo - 5 reps
Repeat 3 times through. 60 seconds rest between sets.
High Intensity Set
Watch first: https://youtu.be/SK1a5mF9Epo
Backstroke Kick - 30 seconds
Push Ups - YOUR AGE reps
Repeat 4 times through. 20 seconds rest between sets.
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
5 minutes as:
- 30 secs jogging on the spot,
- 15 seconds high knees, 15 seconds star jumps
- 10 mountain climbers https://youtu.be/aVQHmuy6_kk
- Streamline Walks - Either 2 x 10m or 4 x 5m if space is limited https://youtu.be/aqcvNha44Ys
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 = 30 minutes if you're new to this exercise, 40 minutes if you know what you're doing, 50 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
Warm Up
15 minutes RMAP https://www.swimming.org/sport/land-warm-up-swimmers/
5 - 10 minutes foam rolling
Coach out of the Water Warm Up - https://youtu.be/I1ueakJPN48
Ground-based movements
Watch first: https://youtu.be/C5KD_z5w880
Bunny Hops - Either 2 x 10m or 4 x 5m if space is limited
Crab Walks - Either 2 x 10m or 4 x 5m if space is limited
Aeroplanes - 20 reps (10 each side)
Loading/Mechanics
Watch first: https://youtu.be/R7ZKG6BvUrk
Prone Skydiver's - 12 reps
Supine Back Plank - 30 seconds
Low Base Plank - 30 seconds
Repeat 3 times through. 60 seconds rest between sets.
High Intensity Set
Watch first: https://youtu.be/283mx_SCglo
Deadbugs - 20 reps
Superman's - 20 seconds
Repeat 5 times through. 20 seconds rest between sets.
Warm down
15 minutes stretching
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.