8/31/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a explosive strength workout.  We will throw a bit of conditioning in too.. Always gotta improve your cardio.. Everyone's favorite, rope climbs, sledge hammer smashes and kettlebells.  Throw those three elements together, and you have a kick ass training session.


6 Rounds

Take rest as needed in between rounds

5 heavy snatch L
5 heavy snatch R
5 heavy lunge L
5 heavy lunge R
5 clap push ups
5 heavy row L
5 heavy row R
1 rope climb

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

8/30/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a farmer's walk circuit from Pavel Krotov.  1 minute intervals. 20 seconds carry / 20 seconds double kettlebell movements / 20 second rest.  Should be a good go.. 

3 Rounds

20 seconds Carry / 20 seconds Work set / 20 seconds Rest 

Farmer's walk / SCDL

Rack walk / Bent Over Row

OH Carry / Double Clean

Farmer's walk / Front Squat

Rack walk / Double Jerk  

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

8/29/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit some TGUs in circuit form.  Heavy bell, so short reps, mixed with a few other movements to get a full body strength and conditioning blast.  I love the Turkish Get Up because it incorporates every part of your body as well as your mind.  You've gotta concentrate.  Enjoy..

4 rounds

5 TGUs L
5 TGUs R
10 pull ups
100 jump ropes
400m run 

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

8/28/2022

Warm up with joint mobility and dynamic movement.  Going to do some HIIT today using the tabata protocol.  8 sets of 20 seconds work and 10 seconds rest.  Make sure that you are going all out for the 20 seconds.  Giving 100%. 


20 on 10 off 8 sets per exercise

Ropes
Burpees
Step ups
Squats
Medicine ball jump shots
Ab wheel

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

8/27/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to continue with the ladder progression. Similar to the 12 days of Christmas training session.  10 exercises each one is a specific number of reps. SIT-OUT REPS ARE SINGLES NOT L/R..  Full body go.. Enjoy

1 to 10 rest.. then 10 to 1
SIT-OUT REPS ARE SINGLES NOT L/R

1 Windmill L/R
1 sit-out 
2 OH Kettlebell Squats L/R
2 sit-out 
3 2 Hand Swings
3 sit-out  
4 Kettlebell Halos L/R
4 sit-out 
5 Clap Push-ups
5 sit-out 
6 Cleans L/R
6 sit-out 
7 Sumo / Upright Row
7 sit-out 
8 Hi-Pulls L/R
8 sit-out 
9 Kettlebell Sit-ups
9 sit-out 
10 Snatch L/R
10 sit-out

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

8/26/2022

Yoga with Adriene... Concentration and Mental Focus..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe3D7vKvtok

Namaste... El Rey and Manny always.. 

8/25/2022

Simple training session today.  Row, ride or run a specific distance as quickly and efficiently as possible.  I have chosen to row 10,000 meters.  If you don't have access to a rower.. Hit the pavement or a bike.  10,ooo meters is roughly 6.2 miles.  Get after it.. 

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

8/24/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, foam roller.  Today we are going hit a chipper.  One long round of multiple exercises with tons of volume.  This is a great strength and conditioning go.  Focus getting the most out of each rep.  Your improvement is directly related to your effort.  So get after it.  Leave it all in the gym so the game, competition, match, or test is easy... Crush it today!!!

1 Round

100 Plate Step-ups (50 L / 50 R)
10 Triple Crush
90 Swings
20 Full Sit-Ups
80 Rows (40R / 40L)
30 Push-Ups
70 Mountain Climbers
40 Single Kettlebell Cleans (20L/20R)  
60 Sumo / Upright row
50 Snatch (25L / 25R)

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

8/23/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Chalk up.. Meat grinder today.  3 sets of non-stop kettlebell movements.  This is a full body strength and conditioning go.  Make sure that as you get fatigued, you focus on keeping your form.  Breakdown in form leads to bad habits and injuries.

8 reps of each (single arm)

Set #1
swing
clean and press
swing
clean and front squat
swing 
snatch
swing

Set #2
clean and press
swing
clean and press
clean and front squat
clean and press
snatch
clean and press

Set # 3
clean and front squat
clean and press
clean and front squat
swing
clean and front squat
snatch
clean and front squat

Cool down, have a nice day..  El Rey and Manny aways..

8/22/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a FitBall combos.  Several sets of 2 FitBall movements blended together for one cohesive flowing movement.  This is a great core/grip/endurance/strength training session.  Very simple in design.  Use your timer and work for 40 seconds and rest for 20 seconds.  


FB Spin  /Arm Throw Combo
Swing Squat / FB Smash Combo
FB Smash / Duck Under Combo

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

8/21/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a plate workout.  All that is needed is a 25-35-45 pound plate.  If you don't have access to a plate, use a kettlebell or dumbbell.  We are going to mix in timed sets along with sets of reps to mix it up a bit today.  Enjoy..


Round 1
Tabata style 8 rounds 20 seconds on / 10 seconds off 

Squat
Halo
Press
Clean & Jerk
Axe Chops

Round 2
3 Rounds of : 
15 Reps of each

Trunk Twists
Upright Row
Bent Over Row
Triple Crush
OH Squat
    

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

8/20/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit the Bulgarian Bag (BB).  Warm up with join mobility and dynamic movement. Works on the hips, forearms, and lower back specifically.  The BB taxes those three areas the most.  When you feel ready , get after it..

20 minute go amrap (as many rounds as possible)

15 snap downs
30 lunges 15L/15R
15 thruster
15 hammer curls
10 donut swings
5 BB Burpees 

Finish:
2 minute BB spin challenge

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

8/19/2022

Morning yoga with Julia..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH0TvwOZEk8

Namaste.. El Rey and Manny always.. 

8/18/2022

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

5 sets of 30/30
speed sets (run hard for 30 seconds / jog for 30 seconds)

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

8/17/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a simple training session.  FIST 100s.. Great mental test and endurance builder.  Focus on form.. NOT speed.. Nail each rep.. Do not move on until you've completed each exercise. Chalk up and get after it..


100s

100 swings
100 squats
100 walkouts
100 rows
100 jerks

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

8/16/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a single kettlebell training session.  Once you start, the bell doesn't hit the floor until you have completed the whole training session.  Pick three movements and just keep going.. Complete all 3 movements of 10 reps on the left arm before switching to the right arm..  Get after it.. 

Remember once you start, the kettlebell stays in motion.. If you have to put it down, take a 5 burpee penalty.. 

5 Rounds of 10 Reps each L/R 

Swing

Thruster

Snatch

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

8/15/2022

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 Clean and Front Squat 
10 Sledge Smash
10 Spin / Arm Throw Combo
5 BB Burpees
1 Ladder Sprint

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

8/14/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a kettlebell / bodyweight combo.  Multiple reps to work up a sweat and get the heart pumping.  Remember to always focus on form rather than speed.  Speedy reps tend to become lousy reps as you tire.

21-14-7

Swing L
Squat Thrust
Swing R
Sit-Ups 
Hi Pull / Catch / Squat combo 
Push-Ups

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

8/13/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a 15 minute AMRAP.  Built for strength, flexibility and endurance.  Grab a kettlebell, Bulgarian Bag, get warm, and get after it.

6 minutes Calisthenics

15 Minutes AMRAP

8 Spins
5 Chin-ups
8 Spins
5 Burpee
8 Thuster
5 Clap-push-ups
8 Thruster

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

8/12/2022

Yoga with Sarah...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezPnW57oDTo

Namaste.. El Rey and Manny always.. 

8/11/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit 30 by 30 Bulgarian Bag / bodyweight combos.  These types of workouts really simulate "game conditions".  They force you to stop and start, push your pace, and maximize your reps.  As always, focus on quality reps, not quantity of reps.

2 rounds

1 minute of each broken up into 30 second segments

hammer curl / burpee 
BB press  / burpee

spin L /elbow to knees
spin R / flutter kicks

arm throw / air squat
donut swing / air squat

snapdown / mountain climb
cossack squats  / mountain climb

good morning / split jumps
power clean / ladder climbs

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

8/10/2022

Warm up with joint mobility and dynamic movement.  Make this an extended warm up.  You really want a sweat going today.  We are going to do a strength day.  Short reps, longer rest, and multiple sets.  Just the basics.  Only 2 exercises.

Run 1/2 mile



9 sets of 3 for each exercise
1st 3 sets moderate weight, 2nd 3 sets increase by 10-15 pounds, 3rd 3 sets challenging weight.

Double Kettlebell Hi-Pulls or Barbell Power Cleans 
Barbell Back or Front Squat


Run 1/2 mile



These exercises can all be performed with dumbbells or kettlebells as well.

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

8/9/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a rowing / kettlebell / bodyweight training session.  If you don't have access to a rower, run or bike instead.  Quick and effective movements for a full body session. 

25 minutes AMRAP

5 Burpees
10 Double Snatch (Moderate Weight)
20 Split Jumps
10 Second Hand Stand Hold
Row 400m

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

8/8/2022

Warm up with joint mobility, foam roller, and dynamic movement.  Today is a super simple workout.  Just two movements. Turkish get ups and suit case dead lifts.  It is a great full body workout, plus a little extra for the posterior chain.  Make sure that you hit the foam roller after you are finished as well.  This is sneaky hard. 

15 minutes amrap 

2 TGUs L
2 TGUs R
6 Double Cleans 

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

8/7/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to four rounds of six minute mini sessions.  We call this match day.  Simulated six minute matches utilizing three or four movements with short reps for multiple rounds with no rest.  The first round will be a warmup round of calisthenics.  Embrace the heat and get 'er done..

Period 1
10 BB Snapdowns
5 SEAL Pushups
20 Flutter Kicks

Period 2 
10 Hand to Hand Swings
5 One Arm Row L
5 One Arm Row R
10 Split Jumps

Period 3
10 BB Clean and Front Squat
10 Jump Squat
20 Crunch

Period 4
10 BB Hi-Pulls
10 BB Spins
20 High Knees

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

8/6/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit the pavement.  Distance run.  Try and set a good pace and stick with that pace.  Finish strong.

Timed 5k or Distance sprint jog intervals for 1.5 miles

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

8/5/2022

Yoga with Adriene.. Stress relief!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zbtKeeAa-Y

Namaste.. El Rey and Manny always.. 

8/4/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit an "EMOTM" training session.  Just a few exercises done as quickly and safely as possible.  As always, never sacrifice form for speed.  This type of training session will amp up our conditioning.  Gonna be a chilly one today.. So get a good warmup and get after it!!! 

20 minute EMOTM

3 SCDL
5 Squat Thrusts 
5 Double swings
3 Bent over rows

3 sets of max pull ups
3 sets of max dips

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

8/3/2022

Warm up with joint mobility and dynamic movement.  Today is a simple body weight circuit.  You can do this if you have access to a rowing machine, outside, or on a treadmill if you want.  It is a great cardio/conditioning workout.

8 rounds

Run or Row 200m
25 Jumping Jacks
20 Curtsy Lunges
15 Abs (you choose the movements)
10 Push-ups (change the variations) 
5 Squat Thrusts

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

8/2/2022

Today begin with joint mobility, foam roller and dynamic movement. Simple ladder of snatches and jump squats.  It is a brutal combo.  Simple and effective to build endurance and explosive power with this 2 movement challenge. As always, focus on form rather than speed.  Quality reps = quality training.



1-10 10-1

Single Arm Snatch / Jump Squat

5 minutes abs

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

8/1/2022

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to work through another Bulgarian Bag 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

Burpee, clean, front squat, press, & snapdown 

Take rest as needed..

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