Balance

Knee fixation

I had recurring problems with my knee. In my mind the knee and spine are the worst places to get injured. You lose all confidence in your abilities, you've lost most of your speed, and you're in constant pain.

This routine will help fix some of these problems and help loosen up that leg and stretch out that bad knee, a knee injury or pain in the knee can be caused by a number of reasons so this covers some, but not all of them. If you're coming off any injury or have a history of knee problems like me this routine is for you.

*This routine is not for those coming right off of surgery.

Focus: 
Balance
Dynamic Flexibility
Grace
Neuromuscular Control
Posture
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    1. Skipping Rope
    2. Foundational Footwork
    3. Two Foot Toe Raises
    4. Leg Lu

Foundational Running Mechanics

Duration: 
45 minutes

The ability to run is more than just genetics. While it's true that genetics play a large role, it's not the only role. Knowing how to run can enhance your athleticism and keep your body healthy. Foundational Running Mechanics uses plyometrics to teach you the proper way to run. In this program we focus on foot strength and flexibility as much as anything else because your feet generate so much power. You will learn to use your arms and legs together in order to maximize your speed. Once you know the proper way to run, you can maximize your athletic talents.

Exercises: 
Full Speed Ahead
Exercises: 
Forward One Two Jumps
Exercises: 
Back One Two
Exercises: 
Lateral Advantage
Exercises: 
Lateral Crossovers
Exercises: 
Lateral Juke
Exercises: 
One Foot Cones
Exercises: 
Ankle Jumps
Exercises: 
Full Cone Jumps
Exercises: 
Zig Zag Jumps
Exercises: 
Sideways Ankle Jumps
Exercises: 
Sideways Full Jumps
Exercises: 
Jump Two Three
Procedure: 

Place barriers 4 feet apart. When you first start you want to go slow so that you get the correct movement pattern and technique. You may have to do this a few times the first session. Then work on speed over the next few sessions. Once again, you may have to do each exercise a few times. Once you have mastered speed and technique you only need to do each exercise once, (unless you trip or feel you need to do it again). Editor's Note: Barriers will be available soon from our store. If you don't have any kind of physical barrier, you can still benefit from this workout by jumping over lines of tape, or some other marker.

Focus: 
Balance
Coordination
Neuromuscular Control
Rhythm and Timing
Speed Strength
Required Equipment: 
Cones

Ballistic Bridge

Duration: 
15 minutes

The exercises in the Bridge Series dynamically and ballistically improve core strength and increase hip flexibility. The exercises combine isometrics with ballistic movements. Combining these methods is a great way to stimulate your nervous system and safely improve strength. Doing these exercises four to five times a week will dramatically improve your core strength and increase hip flexibility.

Exercises: 
The Bridge
Exercises: 
Leg Swings
Exercises: 
Bridge Kicks
Exercises: 
Bridge Scissors
Exercises: 
Bridge Circles
Exercises: 
Bridge Beaters
Exercises: 
Bridge Pops
Focus: 
Balance
Dynamic Flexibility
Exceptional Core Strength
Neuromuscular Control
Posture
Required Equipment: 
Exercise Ball

They will Call you Pele'

Duration: 
45 minutes

Pele was famous for his ability to attack the ball and defenders alike. Not many know this, but he's probably one of my favorite athletes. Watching a video of him inspired this workout. Laterally, he was unstoppable, and his body control was amazing. As a soccer player the hips core and feet are your weapons, the greater the control of your limbs you possess the better. Your spine is a big part of that after this they will "Call you Pele", my friend. This is my first soccer workout, hope you enjoy it! Goal!!!

Exercises: 
Slant Board 101
Exercises: 
Pipe Walk
Exercises: 
Double Arm Circles
Exercises: 
Skipping Rope
Exercises: 
Bridge Pops
Exercises: 
The Wall Dribble
Procedure: 

On the slantboard have someone toss a soccer ball at your feet and kick it back to them. Do this with your foot, in every position, on each side of your body.

Focus: 
Balance
Body Awareness
Coordination
Quickness
Reactive Strength and Ability
Required Equipment: 
Exercise Ball
Slantboard
Instability Disks
Pipes
Jump Rope
Hand Bells
Balancing Poles

Knocked the #$%! Out!

Duration: 
45 minutes

While previous WOWs have focused on punching power, this one takes on a more difficult task, training up KO power. Punching power, and KO power, comes from rotational speed. Training the spine, core, hips, feet, shoulder flexibility and hamstrings will increase rotational power, explosive ability, and explosive strength. So guys let's finish fights...don't trust the judges. You saw what happened to BJ and Shogun!

Exercises: 
Two Foot Toe Raises
Exercises: 
Super Swimmer
Exercises: 
Back Builder
Exercises: 
Bell Raises
Exercises: 
Bridge Pops
Exercises: 
Hip Twist
Exercises: 
Hurler
Exercises: 
Two Legged Jumps
Exercises: 
Heavy Rope
Procedure: 

Try and to explode through the entire workout. Go as hard as you can while maintaining proper form. This workout is extremely challenging and a bit long so take a short break before attempting the bell raises. Place the balls of your feet on a wall or a door behind you when performing keep your legs together, tighten up your glute and core, and keep your spine aligned.

Pre-Assessment: 

Have a partner measure your punching power and speed on the pads. If you can, film the test so you can compare it later.

Post-Assessment: 

After two weeks, reassess your punching power and speed with the same partner. You should see, feel and hear a difference in pace and power.

Focus: 
Balance
Exceptional Core Strength
Explosive Strength
Speed Strength
Starting Strength
Required Equipment: 
Exercise Ball
Instability Disks
Hand Bells
Balancing Poles
Miscellaneous

Military Maneuvers

The brave men and women in the armed services have an incredibly challenging job of protecting our country. They do an amazing job. This workout routine is designed to give their bodies a workout that will increase their mental acuity and physical strength. This is an all-out routine that will challenge you. Try to complete the two-week cycle and assess your reaction. Don't start any workout routine without consulting your doctor of physical therapist.

Focus: 
Balance
Body Awareness
Exceptional Core Strength
Neuromuscular Control
Rhythm and Timing
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    1. Hand Putty
    2. Foundational Footwork
    3. Ballistic Ball Workout

The Core of a Warrior and the Base of His Attack

Duration: 
35 minutes

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, your core is vital to your attack. Your hips influence these aspects, but in Jiu-Jitsu the mind starts the attack, your core (stomach, lower, back spine, and hip abductors) carries it out and your base (your feet) stabilize it. All movement comes from the feet–this is no different in Jiu-Jitsu. To up your offense you need very nimble feet, a powerful core, and explosive movements. It's not only enough to time the attack correctly–for when you find timing, you must also attack and take full advantage of the opportunity. It is nothing to have proper timing if the body is not prepared to execute.

Exercises: 
Skipping Rope
Exercises: 
Slant Board 101
Exercises: 
Bridge Pops
Exercises: 
Side to Side
Exercises: 
Kick Backs
Exercises: 
Wall Roller
Exercises: 
The Wall Dribble
Exercises: 
Two Foot Toe Raises
Exercises: 
Two Legged Jumps
Focus: 
Balance
Coordination
Exceptional Core Strength
Quickness
Reactive Strength and Ability
Required Equipment: 
Exercise Ball
Slantboard
Jump Rope

Kids Balance and Basic Movement Program

A schedule developed to build an athletic foundation in kids so they can excel in sports. A great starting point for any young athlete.

Focus: 
Balance
Body Awareness
Coordination
Neuromuscular Control
Rhythm and Timing
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
  1. Jump Rope
  2. Ballistic Ball Workout

Rest

1, 2, 3, Lift!

Duration: 
35 minutes
WoW Date: 
2009-11-24

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Exercises: 
Row Machine SSL Style
Exercises: 
Slant Board 101
Exercises: 
Hand Putty
Exercises: 
Forearm Set
Exercises: 
Superman Stretch
Exercises: 
Five Minute Abs
Exercises: 
Swimmer
Procedure: 
  • Increasing the strength in your low abs will help take pressure of the spine
  • Increase your time on the row machine after a week. 10-15 minutes a day on the row machine will help build your endurance
  • If you're not seeing much improvement go over the videos with a friend, and have them examine your form. You may be missing a key element
Pre-Assessment: 

Start with five minutes on the rowing machine. Rowing is a full body workout that will get blood flowing to all of the muscles in your body. Next, complete the exercise with the slant board. This will help strengthen the muscles in your feet, which leads to better balance and posture. Take note of how long you can squeeze the hand putty before your hand gets fatigued. Which hand is stronger? Record how quickly you can roll up the weight when you are working your forearms. How long can you hold your position when you are doing the Super Man Stretch? How many times, and how many reps did you do during your Five Minute Abs? How fast are you moving during the swimmer?

Post-Assessment: 

Run through all of the exercises one more time. You should feel a significant difference in your hand and forearm strength. How much longer can you squeeze the putty and roll the weight? You should be able to hold your position the Super Man Stretch longer. You should find that you are able to complete your Five Minute Ab session with fewer breaks, as well as completing more reps. You should be doing The Swimmer exercise faster and with better form.

Focus: 
Absolute Strength
Balance
Body Awareness
Exceptional Core Strength
Playlist: 
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Swimmer|files/ssl/video/output/swimmer_0_1198.flv
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Required Equipment: 
Exercise Ball
Slantboard
Pool
Hand Bells
Miscellaneous
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