This is a preparation for coaching and teaching 2 classes.
Pound Class Coaching Preparation
Recovery Blocks
7 STEP Preparation for teaching classes
Horizontal Loading
This is a 7 Step Preparation protocol for teaching. This block will be a pre-warm up prior to teaching classes. The intent of this 7 step protocol is to heighten the readiness of the nervous system, vestibular system and connective tissue systems. Focus will be given to the foot and ankle, thoracic spine and hip as to aid in prevention of lower leg and hip injuries.
ULT
Ankle Rub + Scrub
| Set | Time | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 minute per foot h:m:s | Fast |
FLUID DYNAMICS. *Use friction with the hands or a foam roller vigorously but without burning the skin run the bones of the feet and the ankles. This will drive fluid to the regions and aid in lift and mobility at the ankle and foot.
Rub and Scrub Knee
| Set | Time | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 minute per knee h:m:s | Fast |
This is FLUID DYNAMICS. * Using your hands and fingers Rub and scrub the bones of the knees including the tibial tuberosity, patella, and lateral fibular head.
Rub and Scrub Pelvis
| Set | Time | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 minute per landmark h:m:s | Controlled |
FLUID DYNAMICS *Using a foam roller, Pin the roller on a door or wall / on the floor to slowly scrub these key areas of the Pelvis. 1. Sacroiliac joint and lumbo sacral joints 2. Iliac Crest 3. Greater Trochanter 4. ASIS 5. Pubic Symphysis 6. Iliofemoral
ULT
Big Toe Corkscrew SL Anterior Reach
| Set | Reps | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 each foot | Controlled |
LINEAR SMUR (Small Motor Unit Recruitment) for the Foot. *Splay the toes and grab the ground with the big toe.
LLT
Supine Mini-Band March
| Set | Reps | Hold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 (5 each) | 2 seconds h:m:s |
LINEAR SMUR (Small Motor Unit Recruitment) Hips
LAR
ULT
Wall Reverse Step- Long Stride Stretch
| Set | Reps | Hold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 each | 3 seconds h:m:s |
STEP 3: LINEAR MOBILITY - (HIP)- * Press against the wall and reach the hips apart like you are trying to make the body as long as you can.
UMT
SL Balance Rotational Knee Driver
| Set | Reps | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 each | Controlled |
STEP 4: MP MOBILITY -(Foot and Ankle) * Obviously there is some mobility occurring at the hip and spine also. This is a SUPER DRILL.
LAR
UMT
Split Stance High Low Reach
| Set | Reps | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 each | Controlled |
STEP 4: MULTIPLANAR MOBILITY (Hip)- * Exaggerate the rotation of the trunk and hips on the way down and up. Slow and rhythmical pace
LMT
Runner’s Rotational Hinge Ball Knee Drive
| Set | Reps | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 each | Controlled |
Step 5: MP SMUR (Hip)- *Press the MB into the knee and continue pressing as you stand into a single leg balance.
UMT
Big Toe Corkscrew Rotational Wall Ward Quick Release
| Set | Reps | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 each | Fast |
Step 6. EXCITATION (Foot and Ankle) - Ward against the wall while grounding the foot hard. Release the wall quickly.
UMT
Close Chain Hip Internal Rotation Quick Release
| Set | Reps | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Fast |
Step 6. EXCITATION- (Hip) We may want to create a new one for this step- I have an idea that I might run by you. -
GAR
LLT
ViPR PRO – Head Preposition, Squat
| Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
| 2 | 10 | Fast | 30s (h:m:s) |
| 3 | 10 | Explosive | 30s (h:m:s) |
Step 7 STIMULATION (Hip) - More dynamic movement of the head to challenge the vestibular system- move the head and pre-position the head in tilt, rotation, extension and flexion... progress to "no-no" and "yes-yes" while performing the loaded squat
LMT
Medicine Ball Shoulder to Shoulder Quick Agility Shuffle
| Set | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 30s (h:m:s) |
| 2 | 6 | 30s (h:m:s) |
| 3 | 6 | 30s (h:m:s) |