Strength-based cardio seems kick ass for everything from sports performance to improved body composition. From a simple bodyweight circuit to a higher intensity gym routine, one of the more recent trends seems to be strongman training.
Typically the domain of the manly man, I’ve found them to be very effective for training women too. With and intensity to build mental and physical toughness, I guess I position it differently - for one I don’t call it strongman training - but call a spade a spade. That’s what we do. And here are a few of the exercises my clients do...
Tire Flips - Flipping a heavy tire uses every muscle in your body. They’re awkward and require you to sit deep into a squat, maintain spinal stability and speed to spin your hands around and push it over at the top.
Farmers Walk - A brilliant exercise for improving muscular endurance. The farmers walk is great for grip strength, upper back and oblique strength. To do it you simply pick up something heavy and walk.
Backward Tire Drag - By wrapping the TRX straps around a tractor tire we create a piece of equipment which makes you thighs burn more than 1000 squats! Simply hold on tight, keep a good posture and pull!
Prowler Push - a weighted sledge is a brilliant challenge for both the muscular and cardiovascular system. Push it hard with short steps. This is especially challenging when its preceded by goblet squats and squat jumps...
Tug-of-War - a little bit of friendly competition has made a huge difference to many of my sessions. My female clients are girly girls, but this brings out the best in them.
If you fancy giving it a whirl we run sessions on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Go to www.TheFitGreen.com to download your free pass.
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