11/30/2021

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit of Bulgarian Bag and Kettlebell 10s.  Try and go a bit heavier with your kettlebell today.  It is a full body circuit designed to keep your heart pumping and burn out that fat..

10 sets of 10 reps each

2 Handed Kettlebell swings (Heavy)
Bulgarian Bag Thrusters (Heavy)
10 Push-ups

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

11/29/2021

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement and foam roller.  Today we we are going to hit a body weight EMOTM workout.  4 periods of  7 minutes with no rest in between. This is tough conditioning session.  To make it more interesting, you have to add 2 reps to each exercise after each minute.  For example : 1st minute 3 push ups.. next minute 5 push ups.. then 7.. etc..  So get rolled out and get ready to crush it.
 
Period #1
( Remember +2 after each minute)

3 push-ups
6 sit-outs
5 squats

Period #2

5 Burpees

Period #3

10 split jumps
10 crunch

Period #4

10 gorilla jacks
5 push-ups

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

11/28/2021

Warm up with joint mobility, foam roller, and dynamic movement.  Today we are going to to do some high intensity circuit training (HIIT).  It will combine many of the areas that we have been working on this week during training especially hip and hamstring mobility, strength, and flexibility.  It is a 40-20 go for 5 rounds. Get warmed up and HIIT it!!!

5 rounds
40 seconds on / 20 seconds off

Airdyne or row sprint
Ukrainian dead lift
Bosu ball chest press
TRX pistol squat (alternating legs)
 2 handed swing

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

11/27/2021

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to do some HIIT interval training.  The twist is what exercises we will do will be drawn from the grab bag.  One thing is certain, ropes will be included.  It is a fun way to mix things up.  Write down several different exercises body weight, kettlebell, running, or barbell, and put them into a bag.  Pick a couple out, and you have your circuit. You can make your intervals as long or as short as you would like.  We are going to go with a 2:1 ratio of work to rest.  Pick 5 exercises (including ropes) out of the bag for 5 rounds of 30 seconds on 15 seconds to switch stations.  Have fun with it.

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

11/26/2021

Restorative yoga with Jessica

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrLkhg3fA0M

Namaste.. El Rey and Manny always... 

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Today we work, and then we feast!! Although 2021 continues to be an extremely challenging year, there are plenty of things to be grateful for in my life.  Fun, Family, Food, and Football.  It's going to be a great day.. Think about 1 thing that you are thankful for this year, and focus on that during today's training session.  We are going to hit a Bulgarian Bag / Kettlebell team session.  Since historians can't really pinpoint when the first Thanksgiving Day was, we'll wing it. 


100
Single Clean and Jerks /
BB Snap Downs

100
Single Arm Row /
BB Hi-Pull 

100 
Reverse Lunge/ 
BB Front Squats

100 
Single Arm Swings /
BB Spins

21
BB Burpees

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

11/24/2021

Today we are going to do the FIST version of the plate workout.  So begin with joint mobility, foam roller, and dynamic movement.  Now that the weather is changing, spend a little more time warming up to heat up your engine.  Wrestling season is coming..

4 minutes of 30 second intervals of calisthenics (jumping jacks, mountain climbers, gorilla jacks, squats)

Use any plate you want- 10, 25, 35, or 45lbs.
20-18-16-14-12-20

presses
curls
clean and press
front squat
tricep extension
halos
axe choppers 
bent over rows

25 yd sprint

Do all of the plate exercises and then sprint. 6 full rounds of plate movements and 6 sprints.  Rest 1-2 minutes in between sets.  No longer than 2 minutes.

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

11/23/2021

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller. Hitting the dungeon today for a heavy bag and calisthenic training session.  If you don't have access to a heavy bag, grab two small dumbbells, or even to cans of soup to use as resistance and shadow box.  Believe me, it'll be harder than you think.

10 rounds

30 seconds heavy bag (punch, kick, elbow)
30 seconds shadow wrestling (shots, sprawls, fakes, downblocks, footwork)
20 push ups
20 sit ups
20 cossack squats

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

11/22/2021

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 and Manny always.. 

11/21/2021

Rest Day.. Enjoy.. 

El Rey and Manny always.. 

11/20/2021

Warmup with joint mobility dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a Bulgarian Bag chipper.  Each exercise will be performed 50-40-30-20-10 reps.  So tons of volume today.  Don't worry, no burpees ;-).. This is a fast efficient way to get a ton of work completed in short amount of time.  Pick 3-4 movements and get after it.  As always, never sacrifice form for speed.  If you need to stop and take a break, do so..

50-40-30-20-10

BB Spins
BB Squats 
BB Press  

Extra : Row, Run, or Bike for meters, miles or time..  

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

11/19/2021

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

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

Namaste... El Rey and Manny always.. 

11/18/2021

Warmup with joint mobility, foam roller, and dynamic movement.  Rack 'em up.  Old school back squat with a box jump chaser, 1 legged dead lifts, and a little foot work.  Simple strength and conditioning day.  If you don't have access to a squat rack, you can use dumbells, kettlebells, or body weight (just increase the reps a bit).  You can also roll out after each round to continue to break up fascia in your legs.  This will increase blood flow and help muscle tissue to recuperate.

5 sets

5 back squats (increase work load each work set after warmup set)
5 L/R one legged dead lifts
5 box jumps
agility ladder
50 jump rope skips

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

11/17/2021

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit conditioning training session.  Use whatever cardio tools to which you have access, or just run..  Break it up with some strength training and you have a great session.

20 minutes AMRAP

500m row / bike /  run

25 Swings

25 Goblet Squats

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

11/16/2021

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 Kettlebell Lunges (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.. 

11/15/2021

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 and Manny always.. 

11/14/2021

Warm up with joint mobility, dynamic movement and foam roller.  Today we are going to change it up a bit and use the clubbells.  They are a great tool, and we haven't busted them out in a while.  Great grip developer as well as another way to stimulate your muscles. Check out http://www.clubbell.tv/ for a comprehensive overview of clubbells and helpful tips should you choose to invest in one or two.

5 rounds
2-3 minute rest in between rounds

20 thrusters
20 pullovers
20 halos (10 R/10L)
20 front swing
20 club crunch

If you don't have access to clubbells, you can do these exercises with a kettlebell, barbell plate, or a dumbbell.

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

11/13/2021

Warmup with joint mobility, foam roller, and dynamic movement. We are going to hit a HIIT training session today.  Tabata style timing with kettlebells, and the BBB.  These two implements together form a great strength and conditioning duet.  All sets are 8 rounds with 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest.

20 seconds on / 10 seconds off

BB Snap downs
Kettlebell squat thrust hi-pulls
Kettlebell snatch L
Kettlebell snatch R
BB twists
Kettlebell jerk L
Kettlebell jerk R
BB Spin / Hi-pull combos

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

11/12/2021

Pilates with Nicole...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh5XSiZxyLs

Namaste.. El Rey and Manny always.. 

11/11/2021

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit two "On the Clock" segments. 20 minutes to get your heart pumping and muscles flaring.  The first is a 10 minute EMOTM couplet with swings and goblet squats.  The second is a 10 minute AMRAP.   Both will push you and get the blood flowing. Thank you Veterans.

10 Minute EMOTM
20 Swings (Odd)
15 Goblet Squats (Even)

10 Minute AMRAP

5 Jerk L
5 Jerk R
10 Sit-Up
5 Row L
5 Row R
10 Split Jump

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

11/10/2021

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to have a bit of fun training.  Everyone enjoys the grab bag circuit.  Its very simple put 10-20 different exercises down on paper, and throw them into a bag.  Pick out 5-10 and you have your circuit.  You can do it for reps or for time.  Make sure that you are equitable between your strengths and weaknesses.  Always put several movements in there that you struggle with mentally and physically. So for sure there will be OH squats in mine... Have some fun and have a great training session.

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

11/9/2021

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a simple kettlebell combo.  Just a total of 100 reps.  50 per arm.  Take rest as need, but try and complete it without stopping.  Use moderate weight.  This is a ton of volume and a full body go.. 

100 reps of alternating arms (50 L / 50 R) 

Dead Snatch / Front squat combo 

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

11/8/2021

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a strength and endurance circuit.  If you don't have equipment, there will be bodyweight substitutes.  Focus on the training.  Work to continue to stay positive and utilize this training  time to maximize your results.

4 Rounds

Row, Run or Bike Max distance in 5 minutes

25 Kettlebell Goblet or Bodyweight Squats

25 Hand Release Push-Ups

25 Kettlebell Swings (No kettlebell? Use a dumbbell or go low tech and use water bottles in a  gym bag)

25 BB Snapdowns (No BB? The motion is very similar to a snatch so utilize your gym bag with water bottles, a medicine ball, plate, or dumbell)

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

11/7/2021

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a bodyweight and kettlebell session.  Timed sets of bodyweight and kettlebell movements in a tabata style 2:1 work to rest ratio.  Get warmed up and get after it. 3 Rounds = 22.5 minutes..


3 Rounds

30 seconds on / 15 seconds off

Seal Push-ups
2 Hand Kettlebell Swing
Side Plank Hip Lift
Side Plank Hip Lift
Kettlebell Front Squat
Squat Thrust
V-Ups
Kettlebell Halos L/R
Sit-Outs
Alternating Dead Kettlebell Snatch L/R

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

11/6/2021

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
SEAL push ups
Barbell Row 
Airdyne Sprint

El Rey and Manny always.. 

11/5/2021

Yoga with Caley Alyssa... Strengthening flow..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3iyEM98O2Q

Namaste.. El Rey and Manny always.. 

11/4/2021

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to mix kettlebell and bodyweight strength, volume, and endurance all together in the blender.  This is what came out below.  Challenging kettlebell work set and 2 minutes of bodyweight conditioning.  Today, use a challenging weight.  Push yourself.  That said, don't sacrifice form to step up.  Form first always.  Get after it!!


40 clean and jerks 20L/20R
1 minute ski jumps (side to side)
1 minute body weight squats

40 snatch 20L/20R
1 minute gorilla jacks
1 minute bicycle crunch

40 lunges 20L/20R
1 minute high knees and butt kicks
1 minute squat thrust

40 row 20L/20R
1 minute mountain climbers
1 minute power jumps

50 single arm swings 25L/25R
1 minute jumping jacks
1 minute cossack squats

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

11/3/2021

Warm up with joint mobility, dynamic movement and foam roller.  Today we are going to change it up a bit and use the clubbells.  They are a great tool, and we haven't busted them out in a while.  Great grip developer as well as another way to stimulate your muscles. Check out http://www.clubbell.tv/ for a comprehensive overview of clubbells and helpful tips should you choose to invest in one or two.

5 rounds
2-3 minute rest in between rounds

20 thrusters
20 pullovers
20 halos (10 R/10L)
20 front swing
20 club crunch

If you don't have access to clubbells, you can do these exercises with a kettlebell, barbell plate, or a dumbbell.

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

11/2/2021

Warm up with joint mobility, foam roller, and dynamic movement.  Today we are going to to do some high intensity circuit training (HIIT).  It will combine many of the areas that we have been working on this week during training especially hip and hamstring mobility, strength, and flexibility.  It is a 40-20 go for 5 rounds. Get warmed up and HIIT it!!!

5 rounds
40 seconds on / 20 seconds off

Airdyne or row sprint
Ukrainian dead lift
Bosu ball chest press
TRX pistol squat (alternating legs)
 2 handed swing

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

11/1/2021

Today, I am going to hit the TRX straps and do some body weight exercises.  Warm up with joint mobility and dynamic movement.  I have been working on lateral movements and balance to help strengthen stabilization muscles/ligaments in my joints.  Simple things like hand stands, standing on one foot, skaters, etc.. Something to think about.

If you don't have a trx system, you can use rings, or just rope fastened to a door or something.

Jog 1 mile

5 rounds

20 pistol squats 10L/10R
20 rows
20 10 curls/10 extensions
20 knee tucks
20 chest press

Jog 1 mile

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