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In the Gym July 21st

10:00 warm up ski/row/bike
2 × 8 shoulder openers
2 x 5 cuban press
3 × 5 wall squats
Any additional mobility/stability work on own
2 x 5 per side Single Leg Squat to bench
Then –
5x Split Squats (per side), can hold weight at chest or at sides
5x RMM
60m Farmer’s Carry
x 5 rounds, rest as needed to maintain form
Then –
30-20-10 reps of each
Deck Squats
Whip Smash
Then –
Cool down, stretch


In the Gym February 17th

10:00 warm up
2 × 8 shoulder openers
2 x 5 cuban press
3 × 5 wall squats
Any additional mobility work
3 x 8 Goblet Squats
3 x 5 Reverse Flies
Then –
Warm up to Med-Heavy Back squat
Then –
5x Back Squat
8x Push Ups
X 5 rounds, rest as needed
Then –
60m Farmer’s Carry (heavy)
10x Landmine Russian Twist
60sec OH Plate Hold
X 5 rounds, rest as needed
Cool down, stretch


In the Gym August 26th

10:00 Warm up ski erg/airdyne/row
Work on mobility
2 × 8 Shoulder openers
2 x 5 Cuban press
3 x 5 Wall squat
Then –
Rest as needed to maintain form:
Air Squat: 25, 20, 15, 10, 5
Whip Smash: 5, 25, 20, 15, 10
Body Row: 10, 5, 25, 20, 15
Anchored Leg Lowers: 15, 10, 5, 25, 20
Split Jumps (each side): 20, 15, 10, 5, 25
(Cycle through movements changing reps as noted)
Then:
4x 20sec all out / 10sec rest at machine of choice or jump rope / frog hops / core / etc (pick your poison ;))
Then:
Cool down, stretch


In the Gym June 13th

10:00 Warm up ski erg/airdyne/row
Work on mobility/stability – see small white boards for ideas
2 × 8 Shoulder openers
2 x 5 Cuban press
3 x 5 Wall squat
3 x 6 Goblet Squats – pause at bottom, focus on hip opening and posture
Then:
Work up to weight for Front Squat reasonable for 5 reps
Then:
5x Front Squat
8x Body Row
5 rounds rest as needed
Then:
10 – 1 Ladder of each…
Chest Press
KTE
Minimal rest no form loss
Then:
Finish with Tabata interval:
4x 20/10 Whip Smash or machine of choice.
Cool Down – light mobility work or a recovery walk/spin etc.


General Updates

We are masks optional for vaccinated athletes as of June 1st, 2021. We continue to maintain social distancing protocols and training in marked 9 x 10 areas, require hand sanitizing and cleaning equipment after use. And of course, we are staying up to date and educated on the CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. We are currently running […]


In the Gym April 16th

10:00 Warm up ski/row/bike
Mobility/stability
2 x 8 Shoulder openers
2 x 5 Cuban press
3 x 5 Wall squats
2 x 10 Good Mornings with PVC or strap across shoulders
2 x 10 DB Push Press (light, warm up weight)
Then:
5x RDL (medium heavy weight)
15m Weighted walking lunge (hold in Farmers Carry)
8x push press (can be same as lunge or lighter, depending on athlete)
x 5 rounds, rest as necessary during/between rounds
Then:
10 – 1 Body Row Ladder, 10 reps core work of choice between each rung of ladder; can rotate through different movements.
e.g. 10 reps of – Sit up, Anchored Leg Lower, Windshield Wiper, Med Ball Sit Throw, Knee Tucks with FST, KTE, Toes to Bar, Mtn climbers, Kayakers, Flutter Kicks, etc…
If time:
Hateful 8, 8x 30sec/30sec work hard, work slightly less hard, machine of choice
Cool Down with mobility work


In the Gym December 7th

10:00 Warm up Work on mobility/stability 2 x 8 Shoulder openers 2 x 5 Cuban press 3 x 5 Wall squats 3 x 6 Goblet squats – deep, hip opening, focus on posture 2 x 30m Tactical Lunge Then: Warm up to ~heavy Front Squats (3 rep weight) Then: 6 x 3 Front Squat Rest […]


Virtual Classes and Private Sessions

We still have a few virtual classes for those who are interested. To sign up for classes please contact betsy@rippleffectraining.com or call/text the gym phone at 970-773-3317. These classes are formatted to be done easily at home, and do not require a lot of space or any equipment, though you can incorporate weights if you have them. […]


In the Gym June 5

June 5
POWER
10:00 Warm up ski erg/airdyne/row
2 × 8 Shoulder openers
2 x 5 Cuban press
Work on mobility
3 x 5 Wall squat
3 x 8 KB Swings
Then:
Find height for Box Jumps (if no box jumps, athlete can do KB swings or step ups)
Then:
5x Box Jumps
8x Burpees
5 rounds, rest 1 minute between rounds
Then:
5x Pull Ups
10x Atomic Sit Ups (Or Leg Lowers if sit ups are not appropriate for athlete)
30sec each side Side Plank (can add hip lifts if appropriate)
5 rounds, rest as needed to maintain form
Then:
Cool Down


In the Gym August 20th

Power Strength

10:00 Warm up ski erg/airdyne/row
2 × 8 Shoulder openers
2 x 5 Cuban press
Work on mobility
3 x 5 Wall squat
3 x 5 per side KB Press and Stretch
30m Tactical Lunge
Then:
5 x Push Ups
5 x TGU per side (so 10 total)
5 x Body Rows
x 5 Rounds
Then:
10 x Weighted Step Ups (total) – hold weight at chest or farmer’s carry
5 x Heavy Push Press
Rest as needed
4-5 Rounds total
Then:
Team 2000m ski erg relay; partners switch every 20 pulls
Then,
Cool down