2/28/2023

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.. 

2/27/2023

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
Sumo / Upright Row 

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

2/26/2023

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit some crazy 8s.  8 rounds of 8 reps of 8 exercises...  Great strength and conditioning go.. We will utilize kettlebells, bodyweight, and Bulgarian Bags.  It is a bit of a kitchen sink training session.  So get after it.  Make sure that you don't sacrifice form for speed.

8 rounds

8 Double Jerks
8 SEAL Push ups
8 BB Donut Swings
8 Ab wheel
8 BB OH Squats
8 SCDL / Squat Thrust combo
8 BB Spins
8 Double Lunges

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

2/25/2023

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller. Simple today. Pick one of your favorite training exercises and one of your least favorite training exercises, and put them together in a combo. We all need to work on our weaknesses to really improve.

Snatches and Over Head Squats are mine.
Need to work on OHS flexibility and strength

5 Rounds
30 snatches 15L / 15 R
12 OH Squats (moderate weight) 6L / 6R

Take rest as needed

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

2/24/2023

Morning Yoga with Adriene.. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMu6OKF5Z1k&t=402s

Namaste.. El Rey and Manny always.. 

2/23/2023

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a chipper training session.  100 reps down to 10 reps.  These are great mental and physical challenges, and you are generally a pool of sweat when you're finished.  So get after it and work hard!!

100 Plank hold jumping jacks
90 Kettlebell swings (45 reps per arm)
80 High knees
70 Kettlebell snatch (35 reps per arm)
60 Sumo squats
50 Push-ups
40 Lunges (20 reps per leg)
30 Sit-ups
20 Burpees
10 Kettlebell jump squats

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

2/22/2023

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today heading downstairs for a change up training session.  A little heavy bag action mixed in with some calisthenics and kettlebell movements.  I like to change things up every now and then, the heavy bag never gets tired, and thank god it doesn't hit back.. :-)..

10 rounds

1 minute heavy bag work (punch, kick, or elbow)
10 swings
6 sit-outs
1 forward roll / backward roll
10 goblet squats

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

2/21/2023

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to do the FIST version of the crossfit Bear workout.  We use kettlebells in lieu of barbells.  Believe me it is just as taxing.  There are several movements involved in this training session that focus on mobility, stability, balance, endurance as well as strength.  Below is a link to a quick visual of today's training session.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_320cMZN1Q&list=UU8VDfkhpvg5F4ZqhCmqlV0Q&index=86

1 kettlebell  

5 rounds of 7 reps per arm all done in succession:

Swing, Clean, Front Squat, Snatch, Over head squat = 1 rep

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

2/20/2024

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller. Today we will be hitting the ladder and double front squats will be the star.  These are by no means my favorite exercise, but you have work to improve the areas in which you are deficient.  So squats it is.. Warm up with joint mobility and dynamic movement.  Add some calisthenics in there as well to get your sweat going.

1 round

10 double front squats
50 crunches
9 double front squats
40 swings
8 double front squats
30 cleans (15L/15R)
7 double front squats
20 squat thrusts
6 double front squats
10 snatches (10L/10R)
5 double front squats
50 jumping jacks
4 double front squats
40 push ups
3 double front squats
30 flutter kicks
2 double front squats
20 bent over rows (10L/10R)
1 double front squat
10 triple crush

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

2/19/2024

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit the road.  Simple.  5k time trial.  Try and run 3.1 miles as fast as you can.  When you have completed the run, keep the clock going.  You have to complete a body weight circuit as well.  For example, if you complete the run in 25 minutes and the body weight movements take you 8 minutes, your time for the workout is 33 minutes.

5k run/row/bike 

100 air squats
100 push ups
50 pull ups

All for time.

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

2/18/2024

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.. 

2/17/2023

Yoga with Kassandra.. Hatha practice for hips and lower back..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4NHZfk1Xb4

Namaste.. El Rey and Manny always.. 

2/16/2023

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. Work on 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
20 high knees

Finish:
2 minute BB burpee challenge

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

2/15/2023

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..

2/14/2023

Warm up with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today's training is all about love.. Since we love to train, we have covered one base.  Pick 7 exercises that you love to do today (or don't mind so much).  14 reps of each for 7 rounds with as little rest as possible in between.  It is our St Valentine's day circuit.  Great endurance and strength.  Since I love kettlebells and the Bulgarian bag, I am going to train with both today.

7 rounds of 14 reps

2 hand swings
BB spins 7R / 7L
BB Hammer curls
Kettlebell sumo squat / upright row
Kettlebell figure 8 static hold 7L / 7R
BB Snapdown
Pushups

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

2/14/2023

Warm up with joint mobility, dynamic movement and foam roller.  Simple sequence today.  Turkish get ups.  Simply set your timer and go.  I like to get as many in a row as I can with one arm before I switch to singles. 15-20 minutes with no rest usually gets it done.  Hit the Rower for a 5K. Throw in some more flexibility movements at the end, and call it a day.

splits, back bridges, head and hand stands, wall walks, and gymnastic movements.

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

2/12/2023

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.. 

2/11/2023

Warmup with joint mobility dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a bodyweight chipper.  Each exercise will be performed 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 5-6 movements and get after it.  As always, never sacrifice form for speed.  If you need to stop and take a break, do so..

Down then Up... 

30-20-10
10-20-30


In and Out Squats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAK9zuAmEgM
SEAL Push-ups 
Side to Side Lunge  
Flutter Kicks
Walkouts 
Tripod Extension https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXHdlfbJrSM 

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

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

2/10/2023

Yoga with David..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK7iPuDbf-M

Namaste...  El Rey and Manny always...

2/9/2023

Warmup with joint mobility, foam roller, and dynamic movement.  Rack 'em up.  Old school back squat with a step up 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 or front squats (increase work load each work set after warmup set)
5 L/R one legged dead lifts
10 step ups 
agility ladder
50 jump rope skips

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

2/8/2023

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit an endurance and HIIT combo training session.  Distance row/run/bike/walk (your choice) mixed in with an Odd-Even EMOTM HIIT style kettlebell / Bulgarian Bag combo.  Make sure you're  good and warmed up, and get after it.

10 Minutes Row/Run/Bike/Walk Max Meters/Miles 

12 Minute EMOTM

Even - 15 BB Snapdowns & 5 BB Front Squats

Odd - 5 Burpees 5 KB Snatch L 5 KB Snatch R

10 Minutes Row/Run/Bike/Walk Max Meters/Miles

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

2/7/2023

Warm up with joint mobility, foam roller, and dynamic movement. Today we are going to do a simple bodyweight circuit. This is the type of workout that you can do anywhere. No equipment is necessary. Full body workout. No rest..

5 rounds

20 push ups
20 squats
20 sit outs 10L/10R
20 full body crunch
20 dips

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

2/6/2023

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 and Manny always.. 

2/5/2023

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..

2/4/2023

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 and Manny always... 

2/3/2023

Yoga for sore legs with Adriene..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2137wAXvufE

Namaste.. El Rey and Manny always.. 

2/2/2023

Warm up with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller...  Today is Ground Hog day.. Great way to start will be with a killer strength training session.  3 movements. Dead lifts, squats and burpees. This will certainly wake up your central nervous system and posterior chain.  You can use kettlebells, dumbells or barbells for this training session.

3 Rounds

15-10-5 reps
Dead lifts
Burpees
Squats

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

2/1/2023

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit a 15 minute AMRAP with the Bulgarian Bag.  Get a good warmup and get the blood going.  Shake off the cold and get after it.

5 minutes Calisthenics

15 Minutes AMRAP

5 clean and front squat / squat thrust combos
10 spins
5 front raise / squat combos
10 snapdowns
5 donut swings
10 arm throws
5 seal pushups - hands on the bag

4 - 30 second intervals 
single arm snatch 

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