12/31/2023

Happy New Year!!!!  Last training session of 2023!! Lets make it a good one.    Start thinking about those 2024 fitness goals.. First we row, bike, or run.. Then, we are going to hit tabata style couplets.  2 exercises, alternated 8 sets.. i.e.  swings and pushups.. Do one interval of swings then one interval of pushups after the 10 second break.  Finally row, bike or run.. So choose your movements wisely and get after it!!

Row 1,000M (Keep split time as low as possible), bike 5 Miles, or run 1 Mile

20 seconds on 10 seconds off

Push-ups
Heavy swings

Feet to hands
Jerks

Snatch
Split jumps

Goblet squats
Sit-outs

Row 1,000M, bike 5 Miles, or run 1 Mile

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

1/30/2023

Warmup with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to hit the BB.  Simple and effective workout by 2 time Olympian Jim Gruenwald.  It's called the Gruenwald 1000.  Check it out on www.suples.com .  It is 10 exercises in a 40-30-20-10 format.  Take rest as needed in between sets.  It is a brutal mental as well as physical test.

Jim Gruenwald's 1000 Rep Work Out

4 sets of 10 exercises with reps in order 10, 40, 30, and 20. The first set of 10 exercises done 10 times each as a warm up. After each set is done I normally take a 1-3 min break to get water. There is no stopping until the 10th exercise of each set is done.

The 10 exercises are:
1) Spins (reps are split to half each direction)
2) Snap downs
3) Good mornings (bag on shoulders)
4) Body Twist (bag on shoulders)
5) Squat jumps (bag on shoulders)
6) Military Press (long handles) (Can substitute push press with short handles)
7) Hammer Curl (Can substitute regular curls)
8) High Pulls
9) Sit ups
10) Push ups

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

12/29/2023

 Full body stretch and strengthening yoga/pilates with Roxanne 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EqYL5HRjmw&list=PL9_XVFzYc03-Lyphd6uViX1-lF9io4Hlc&index=3  

Namaste.. El Rey and Manny always.. 

12/28/2023

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.. 

12/27/2023

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..

12/26/2023

Boxing Day.. Warm up with joint mobility, dynamic movement, and foam roller.  Today we are going to do a simple workout.  All you need is your own body weight, and a kettlebell.  Time to work off some that Christmas Cheer.. Rowing, jump rope or ADB are some of those sneaky hard exercises that really force your whole body to work. Try and do this with as little rest as possible.

10 rounds

1 minute row, jump rope, or airdyne bike 
20 swings
20 push ups
20 thrusters 10L / 10 R

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

12/25/2023

FIST holiday tradition..  Rest day.. Regardless of your religious beliefs, take today and reflect on the important things of your life... Family (pets included) and friends.. As Tiny Tim says, "God Bless us, every one."

Twas the day before Christmas and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring,
Except the dedicated people who train at FIST.
While people were all snug in their beds
Those at FIST were pressing stuff over their heads.
I, with my stop watch and kettlebell in hand
Had slugged down some coffee so I could lead this band.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter
People in the neighborhood knew what was the matter
It was the pushing of a sled by the nuts from FIST
Rocking their morning workout, "They must have lost their wits!"
So come and join us for fun and bells,
I promise it won't be living hell.
So to all of my FIST family,
I just have to say,
"Always train hard,
Cool down and have a nice day.."

Merry Christmas.. El Rey and Manny always..