Thu

Dec 12

Ab-solute Zero

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Workout

"Ab-solute Zero"

3 Sets: 

2 Minute Bike Erg Calories 

1 Minute Toes to Bar 

Rest 3 Minutes 

2 Sets: 

2 Shuttle Runs

1 Minute Toes to Bar 

Rest 3 Minutes 

1 Set: 

2 Minute Row Calories 

1 Minute Toes to Bar

KG | N/A

AGE GROUP

13-15 & 55+ 

Same as class

Open-Games

Same as class

For the Coach

Resource Drive

Workout Overview

Stimulus

Today is a station style workout where everyone works on the clock.  The 3 minute rest comes after the completion of the 3 sets, and then again after the 2 sets.  Our RPE goal today is an 8, which means we are looking for a high heart rate and heavy breathing throughout our work.  Athletes should aim for consistent sets and reps on their toes to bar, we do not want to see their reps drop dramatically as rounds go on. 

Scoring

Score: Total Reps [1 Calorie/Shuttle Run = 1 Rep]

Movements

Target Score: 200-350 Reps 

Stimulus: VO2 Max [RPE 8]

Bike / Shuttle Run / Row | Aim for consistently, athletes should pay attention to their pacing on machines, and try to maintain each round. 

Toes To Bar | Athletes should aim to complete at least 8+ reps each minute on this station.

Strategies

The One | Teaching Focus

Maintaining Tension in Toes-to-Bar

Today’s focus is on keeping constant tension throughout the toes-to-bar movement. Maintaining tension through your core, lats, and legs is essential for controlling the movement and maximizing efficiency. This helps avoid unnecessary swinging and ensures you can perform multiple reps smoothly and with better form.

Modifications

BIKE/SHUTTLE RUN/ROW

Sub another machine or run.

TOES TO BAR

Reduce Reps
V-Ups
Toes To As High As Possible
Knees To Chest
Hanging Knee Raises
GHD Sit-Ups
Sit-Ups  

Logistics

If you’re limited on bikes, swap the bike erg with rower and bike erg for the final round when there is only 1 set.  You can also stagger by three minutes if necessary. 

Lesson Plan
(0-3 minutes)

(0-3 minutes)

Whiteboard Brief

  • Refer to coaches stimulus notes
  • Provide workout overview & stimulus
  • Provide mods & subs overview
  • Ask for injuries & limitations

General Warm-Up
(3-9 minutes)

(3-9 minutes)

Line Drill Warm Up 25’ Each

  • High Knees
  • Butt Kicks
  • Lateral Shuffles (both directions)
  • Karaoke/ Grapevine (both directions)
  • Walking Lunges with Twist
  • Toy Soldiers (Frankenstein Kicks)
  • Leg Cradles (Knee to Chest Stretch)
  • Spiderman Walks
  • Inchworms
  • Easy Shuttle Run
  • Hard Shuttle Run

Specific Warm-Up
(9-21 minutes)

(9-23 minutes)

Machine Warm-Up

  • Bike - 4 Rounds of 0:20 on / 0:10 off
  • Aim for athletes to increase their RPM each round
  • Row - 4 Rounds of 0:20 on / 0:10 off
  • Aim for athletes to increase their pacing each round.

Toes-to-Bar Warm-Up | Tell, Show, Do, Check

  • 0:20 Active Hang
  • Emphasize maintaining a hollow body position with the core tight and feet slightly in front.
  • 0:20 Hanging Knee Raises
  • Watch for athletes maintaining control and avoiding excessive swinging.
  • 0:20 Kip Swings
  • Encourage athletes to keep the core tight and control their rhythm, using the shoulders and lats to drive the swing.
  • 0:20 Kipping Leg Raises
  • Move to leg raises with straight legs, aiming to lift the feet as high as possible while maintaining core tension.
  • 0:20 Toes-to-Bar (Scaled as Needed)
  • Watch for athletes engaging the core, using the lats, and avoiding excessive swinging after each rep.

Strength
(21-33 minutes)

N/A

Primer
(33-39 minutes)

(23-29 minutes)

Practice Round

  • 0:20 Bike
  • 0:15 TTB
  • 0:20 Shuttle Run
  • 0:15 TTB
  • 0:20 Row 
  • 0:15 TTB

Break

Workout adjustments if needed

Workout
(39-55 minutes)

(29-53 minutes)

Look For

  • Bike | Aim for consistency throughout their rounds.  They spend the most time on the bike today, athletes should aim to hit the same amount of calories each round. 
  • Shuttle Run | Encourage athletes to be efficient in their turn around, we want to move smooth and quick throughout these reps. 
  • Row | This is our least amount of work on one station, and its at the end.  Athletes can try to push the pace in this final 2:00  of work. 
  • TTB | Today we spend a total of 6:00 on toes to bar, athletes should have a goal of reps to hit each minute of work.  We don't want to see our reps fall off too much throughout our rounds. 

Post Workout Clean Up & Chat (53-60)

Accessory Work

Durability

[Sled Push Intervals]:

6x15 Meters

* Rest 1-2 Minutes Between Sets

* Increase Weight Each Set

MINDSET

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - "Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being." - By treating others with the respect and potential they deserve, you encourage them to grow into their best selves.

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