6/30/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a kitchen sink training session.  Basically, that means we will be utilizing kettlebells, free weights, Bulgarian Bags, body weight, TRX straps, clubbells, you name it in all encompassing full body go.  Make sure you have your thinking caps on because it's going to be training by suggestion.  Similar to Love/Hate but this will be in a EMOTM format..

Cool down, have a nice day..  El Rey always.. 

6/29/2020

Warm up with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a slow controlled series of movements that hits the whole body.  Turkish get ups.  We're going to keep it super simple.  Just set the timer and go. One suggestion, try and do multiple reps with the same arm.  This will help stability, strength, stamina and mobility in the shoulders.

Your call on time.. 10-15-20 minutes.. Its up to you..
Use an appropriate weight for multiple reps for an extended period of time.

1500 M row or 1 mile run for a bit of extra conditioning.

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always.. 

6/28/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a 4 movement EMOTM training session.  5 Rounds to make it a total of 20 minutes of work.  Make sure you're getting your mobility movements in to avoid unnecessary injuries.  Have some fun and lets go!!

5 Rounds EMOTM

15 Double Kettlebell Swings
15 Double Kettlebell Front Squats
10 Double Kettlebell Press
10 SCDL 

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always.. 

6/27/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a kettlebell combo training session. 90 seconds of work followed by 30 seconds of rest.  This is a single arm session.  So stick with the same arm for the full 90. 3 movements for max reps in 90 seconds.  Should be a tough full body go.  Get the cobwebs cleared and have a great session!!

90 seconds on / 30 seconds off
 10 total sets 5L / 5R

Snatch / Jerk / Front Squat Combo

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always... 

6/26/2020

Pilates with Nicole..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ps6w1TpI0U&t=164s

Namaste.. El Rey always..

6/25/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a ladder training session.  We will be utilizing a rowing machine.  If you don't have access to a rowing machine, use a stationary bike, elliptical, or just run.  There is always a way if you are willing.. Get after it.

Row 250M
25 Swings
20 Push-ups
15 KB Front Squats
10 KB Snatch
5 Burpee

Row 500M
(Circuit above)
Row 750M
(Circuit above)
Row 1000M
(Circuit above)

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always.. 

6/24/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to work through another kettlebell circuit with a conditioning chaser. Begin with a good mobility and bodyweight warmup to get the kinks out and get after it today.

50 Reps

Multiple movements = 1 rep

You can utilize single kettlebell or doubles (singles go a bit heavier doubles moderate)

Burpee, dead clean, front squat, jerk, & snatch

Take rest as needed..

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always.. 

6/23/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a Bulgarian Bag Tabata circuit.  This will prove to be another level of misery as it pertains to training.. ;-), but alas we will persevere through adversity and come out stronger healthier and mentally tougher than before.  Enjoy

20 seconds on / 10 seconds off
8 sets

Spin / Arm throw combo
Split jumps
Clean and front squat
Press
Snapdown

Cool down, have a nice day...  El Rey always..

6/22/2020

Summer has officially begun.. Time to get the meat grinder out.. Swing sets today.. Warm up with joint mobility and dynamic movement.  Focus on form and technique rather than speed.  You get to essentially practice your swings, cleans, squats, presses, and snatches in this work out.  So take advantage of the time to really get your movements into shape.

3 rounds
heavy = 5 reps
moderate = 8 reps


Every movement is for left and right arm, so only 1 kettlebell is needed.
Rest 60-90 seconds in between rounds.

swing
clean and press
swing
clean and front squat
swing
one arm row
swing
snatch
swing

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always

6/21/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today is going to be a simple body weight blast.  Great if you are traveling or don't have access to your normal training facility. Make sure you're that you stay focused on form rather than speed.  Keep in mind that you are trying to push yourself for a strong finish time, no rest during this one..

10 rounds (no rest / for time)

10 push-ups
2 Burpees 
10 squats
2 Burpees
10 sit-outs
2 Burpees
10 sit-ups
2 Burpees
10 chest to bar
2 Burpees

Cool down, have a nice day... El Rey always.. 

6/20/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit some hills, Walter Payton style.  Throw in some strength movements and you have a great training session. So be ready to push.  Like yesterday, find your moment in the mud, and embrace it.  Get 1% better today.

10 rounds

25 yard hill sprint
5 Clean and Jerk L
5 Clean and Jerk R
5 Clean and Front Squat L
5 Clean and Front Squat R
10 Swing

Cool down, have a nice day... El Rey always..  

6/19/2020

Pilates with Nicole..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zjiVQ950EE

Namaste.. El Rey always... 

6/18/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going up and down the ladder by twos.  Simple 3 exercise circuit that will hit the whole body and bring forth copious amounts of sweat.  2-20 and then 20-2.  Get chalked up and ready to sling some steel.

Reps by 2s up to 20

2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20
20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2

2 hand swings
knees to chest crunch
hi pull / catch / squat

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always.. 

6/17/2020

Warm up with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today is very simple.  Right out of the USMC PT book.  All you need is a little time, and a pull up bar.  This is a pretty difficult challenge.  It might not seem like much at first, but 4 sets in you will start to wonder.  Of course, you will forge ahead until the work is completed.  Warm up those shoulders, lats, and legs..

5 sets of :

20 pull ups
40 push ups
60 squats

OR

10 sets of :

10 pull ups
20 push ups
30 squats

Cool down, have a nice day...  El Rey always..

6/16/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a strength circuit with a touch of conditioning.  Heavy weight, short reps and high sets.  So get a good sweat going with your warmup and lets get started.  Remember, don't sacrifice form to go heavy.  Use a challenging weight, but always make sure that you are safe and in control.  Take rest as needed in between sets

 5 rounds

Rep range 3-5

heavy kettlebell lunges 3-5 per leg
heavy single kettlebell thruster 3-5 reps
chain pull ups 3-5 reps
8 ab wheel 
100 jump rope skips 

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always.. 

6/15/2020

Warm up with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a slow controlled series of movements that hits the whole body.  Turkish get ups.  We're going to keep it super simple.  Just set the timer and go. One suggestion, try and do multiple reps with the same arm.  This will help stability, strength, stamina and mobility in the shoulders.

Your call on time.. 10-15-20 minutes.. Its up to you..
Use an appropriate weight for multiple reps for an extended period of time.

1500 M row or 1 mile run for a bit of extra conditioning.

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always.. 

6/14/2020

Warm up with joint mobility, dynamic movement and foam roller. Focus on the upper back and shoulders.  10 minute long cycle from yesterday really can put it on you.  Then time to get into it.  We are going to do an 10 round go today, non stop. Explosive movements.. Think hip drive and power..

10 Rounds

100m hard run
10 fit-ball smashes
3 tire toss or 10 snatches
10 goblet squats
5 broad jumps

Cool down, have a nice day..

6/13/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a Kitchen Sink endurance training session.  Bodyweight, Kettlebells, and Bulgarian Bag all in one session.  1 minute of work followed by 15 seconds of rest for 3 rounds.  Great strength, grip, and conditioning go.  Work out those kinks and get after it.

1 minute on / 15 seconds off
3 Rounds

2 Handed Swings
SEAL Push-Ups
Squat Thrust / Sit Out combos
Figure 8 Static Holds
BB Clean and Front Squat
BB Lunge / High Knee combo

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always.. 

6/12/2020

Hatha yoga session with Lesley Fightmaster.. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SckqimyOXJI&list=PLEs9dX8UXFZrato6TEhWDIDbo8V3hL67w&index=13&t=0s

Namaste.. El Rey always.. 

6/11/2020

Warm up with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today is a HIIT circuit.  20 seconds of work and 10 seconds to switch stations.  These types of workouts are fun and really get your heart rate going as well as forcing you to mentally keep going.  The clock never gets tired.  Just keep pushing through it, and give each interval 100%.

Round range is up to you. 1 round is 180 total seconds (3 minutes)

20 on 10 off

Ropes
Plate Thruster
Dips
Bosu ball push ups
Barbell Row 
Airdyne Sprint

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always. 

6/10/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a 4 movement EMOTM training session.  5 Rounds to make it a total of 20 minutes of work.  Make sure you're getting your mobility movements in to avoid unnecessary injuries.  Have some fun and lets go!!

5 Rounds EMOTM

20 Hand to Hand Swings
14 Sit-outs
15 SEAL Push-ups
8 Double Kettlebell Clean and Front Squat

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always.. 

6/9/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a down the ladder set 10-1. Pick 4 exercises.  Start with 10 reps and then repeat until you get down to 1 rep per movement.  Make it a full body go.  You can incorporate kettlebells, barbells, bodyweight, Bulgarian bags etc.. whatever you feel like to hit this crusher.  Get after it...

Ladder Down

10 reps - 1 rep

BB Snapdown
Heavy Kettlebell Swing
BB Jump Squat
Chain Push-ups or Kettlebell Chest press

Extra Credit

3 sets of 5

Dips
Pull-ups
Chin-ups
(no rest)

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always.. 

6/8/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit an old school strength training session.  5x5 heavier as you go up in sets.  Rep range remains the same.  This is a great you go / I go session. You can utilize your partner to push you and make gains..  Get 'er done..


5x5

T-Bar Rows
Ukrainian Dead Lift
Weighted Box Jumps
Zercher squats
Weighted Pull-ups
Seated shoulder press

Cool down, have a nice day..  El Rey always.. 

6/7/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, foam roller, and dynamic movement.  Today we are going to hit a body weight blast.  An AMRAP session.  Focus on quality reps, not speed.  It is going to be short reps and just a few exercises, but we'll hit the whole body and get some quality mental and physical conditioning.  Try not to be a clock watcher... I know that its hard sometimes.. but that's when we have to dig inside and just say, "It's just 20 minutes.. I can do anything for 20 minutes.."  Be focused and get after it!!

20 minutes AMRAP

10 BB Snap Down / Split Jump Combos
10 Sledge Smash
10 Spin / Arm Throw Combo
5 BB Burpees
1 Ladder Sprint

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always.. 

6/6/2020

Operation Overlord.. Warm up with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller. Today we will breaking up our workout into 5 mini workouts to match the names of the beaches that the brave and selfless Allied soldiers landed at in Normandy on June 6, 1944.  Today we will honor their service.  Each workout is a 4 minute period.

Utah
10 cossack squat
20 mountain climbers
10 clean and press


Omaha
10 goblet thruster
10 seal push ups
20 crunch


Gold
10 halos
10 burpees
20 flutter kicks


Juno
10 SCDL
10 frog jumps
20 heel touches


Sword
20 1 arm swings
10 sitouts
10 russian twist 

Cool down, have a nice day..  El Rey always..

6/5/2020

Yoga flexibility flow.. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fulOWrVkPBE

Namaste.. El Rey always.. 

6/4/2020

Warm up with joint mobility and dynamic movement.  Strength day today. One movement. Longer rest, short reps, heavier weight. Warm up that posterior chain well, dead lifts today as well as the rest of your body.  The dead lift is an exercise that you perform daily probably without even realizing it.

10 sets of 3
70% of your max (for example if your max is 100 pounds workout with 70 pounds for 10 sets of 3)
5 burpees after each set
2 minutes rest in between sets

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always..

6/3/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a kettlebell/bodyweight circuit.  Several rounds to work on strength, flexibility, and conditioning.  All that you will need is one kettlebell and some space :-).  Get after it..

4 Rounds

5 Hi-Pull / Catch / Squat
10 Push Ups
15 Swings
20 Flutter Kicks
15 Swings
10 Push Ups
5 Hi-Pull / Catch / Squat

Cool down, have a nice day.. El Rey always.. 

6/2/2020

Warrmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to do grab bag workout.  Put several different body weight, kettlebell, barbell, etc.. exercises into a bag and have your team pick one out.  Figure out if you are going to  do reps or time, and there you have a training session.  It is a fun way for the group to have some input into what they are doing, but the mad scientist always decides what ingredients go into the formula..  So choose your exercises wisely.

Cool down, have a nice day... El Rey always..

6/1/2020

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit conditioning training session.  Gotta hit the pavement and get back into running.. Even if it is just short bursts... :-) Break it up with some strength training and you have a great session.

20 minutes AMRAP

200m run

15 Swings
20 Push-ups

10 Dips
15 Squats
20 Lunges

Cool down, have a nice day... El Rey always..