Week 1
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4
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7
Week 2
8
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Week 3
15
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Week 4
22
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LLT
LMT
ULT
UMT
GPR
GAR
LPR
LAR
HISS
HIIT
SISS
SIIT
Workout
Mechanical
Workout Blocks
Total Body Strength Endurance
Circuit x 3
Set reps load Tempo Rest
1 20 light controlled 15s
2 20 light controlled 15s
3 20 light controlled 15s
Set reps load Tempo Rest
1 20 light controlled 15s
2 20 light controlled 15s
3 20 light controlled 15s
Set reps load Tempo Rest
1 20 light controlled 15s
2 20 light controlled 15s
3 20 light controlled 15s
Set reps load Tempo Rest
1 20 light controlled 15s
2 20 light controlled 15s
3 20 light controlled 15s
Set reps load Tempo Rest
1 20 light controlled 15s
2 20 light controlled 15s
3 20 light controlled 15s
Set reps load Tempo Rest
1 20 light controlled 15s
2 20 light controlled 15s
3 20 light controlled 15s
Set reps load Tempo Rest
1 20 light controlled 15s
2 20 light controlled 15s
3 20 light controlled 15s
Set reps load Tempo Rest
1 20 light controlled 15s
2 20 light controlled 15s
3 20 light controlled 15s
RGL2 Final 11 Endurance Athlete Program Day 3

Muscle Strength Endurance: Total Body 1

Workout
Mechanical
LLT
LMT
ULT
UMT
GPR
GAR
LPR
LAR
HISS
HIIT
SISS
SIIT

The strength and endurance response of the tissues will apply well to the repetitive paddling activity. Mechanically most of the exercises focus on Linear-based movements to help isolate stress into specific muscle groups.

Warm-Up Blocks

RGL2 Hip Mobility #2
Horizontal Loading

Benefits: reducing tension and guarding around the hip, followed by improving tissue viscosity and hydration.

LMT
DB Multi-planar Lunge with Reaches
Set Reps
1 10

Step and lunge lateral, step, and lunge transverse, extend the DB’s deep into the lunge. Step in different directions as you reach the DB’s to the ground.

Rub and Scrub Pelvis
Set Reps
1 10

Foam Roller, palms or knuckles.

LAR UMT
Prone Atomic Frog T1 HpDC
T1= Threshold 1
Set Reps Rest
1 6 15 sec (h:m:s)

In a prone “frog” position, shift your weight to one side using your hand to support the body, at the same time externally rotate the leg away. Get low like a frog, reach, and rotate out.

LAR UMT
Z-Transition Restorative Pose
Set Reps
1 10

Keep feet on the ground. Fix eyes on a spot for body movement with fixed head.

LLT
Stationary Bike
Enhances power and/or endurance in the sagittal plane.
Set Time
1 5min h:m:s

Workout Blocks

Total Body Strength Endurance
Circuit x 3

Circuit these 8 exercises, maintaining a moderate-low intensity with each exercise, minimal rest between exercises and high reps to build muscular endurance.

ULT
Elevated 1 Arm Plank with Reach
reps 20
load light
Tempo controlled
Rest 15s
Set Reps Load Tempo Rest
1 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
2 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
3 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)

Leaning into a wall with one arm extend the opposite through your shoulder. Tilt your body like a leaning tower, raise your arm straight up.

LLT
KB Goblet Sumo Squat
reps 20
load light
Tempo controlled
Rest 15s
Set Reps Load Tempo Rest
1 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
2 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
3 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)

Keep a really wide stance and sit down as low as you can by bending the knees. As though a cable is attached to your tail let it pull you vertical towards the earth core.

ULT
Push Up
reps 20
load light
Tempo controlled
Rest 15s
Set Reps Load Tempo Rest
1 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
2 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
3 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)

Contract the chest and keep torso tight. Push the earth down.

LLT
DB Bentover Row
reps 20
load light
Tempo controlled
Rest 15s
Set Reps Load Tempo Rest
1 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
2 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
3 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)

Hinge the hips back towards the wall behind you. Keep your tail in the air. Drive the elbows to the sky.

UMT
Side Lunge
reps 20
load light
Tempo controlled
Rest 15s
Set Reps Load Tempo Rest
1 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
2 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
3 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)

Reach with foot and absorb with the hips. Push the ground away from you to return.

LLT
DB Scaption
reps 20
load light
Tempo controlled
Rest 15s
Set Reps Load Tempo Rest
1 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
2 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
3 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)

Stand tall, holding DB’s with arms slightly pronated inward, elevate the arms while supinating outwards. Lift the DB’s up and away from the body

LLT
DB Alt Arm Curls
reps 20
load light
Tempo controlled
Rest 15s
Set Reps Load Tempo Rest
1 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
2 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
3 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)

Squeeze the biceps as you lift DB’s.

LLT
KB SL RDL
reps 20
load light
Tempo controlled
Rest 15s
Set Reps Load Tempo Rest
1 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
2 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)
3 20 Light Controlled 15s (h:m:s)

Tummy to thighs

Cool Down Blocks

Ankle Restorative Pose
Horizontal Loading

Extension along the shin and dorsal lower have great value from a recovery, and regeneration perspective.

LAR ULT
Ankle Squash with Lateral breathing RP
Restful pose, stretch for the quads and breathing conditioning
Set Time Tempo
1 2min h:m:s Controlled
2 2min h:m:s Controlled

Take 3 breaths per minute while holding this posture. Hold posture as long as possible before becoming too uncomfortable.