My mother is 72 years old and relatively active. She enjoys playing with her grandchildren, traveling, gardening, among other things. This program is designed to improve balance and strength in odd positions, help her feel more confident and stronger as she engages in preferred activities and tasks of daily life.
AN Movement Strength for Mom
Workout
Mechanical
LLT
LMT
ULT
UMT
GPR
GAR
LPR
LAR
HISS
HIIT
SISS
SIIT
Warm-Up Blocks
Workout Blocks
Working Block
Circuit
x 2
Strength
UMT
AN Zig Zag Sit to Stand – Mom
reps
5
Tempo
controlled
Rest
30s
reps
5
Tempo
controlled
Rest
30s
Sit as tall as possible in the zig zag position. Lean forward, lifting and stepping back leg to the front. Use hands for help if needed.
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
2 | 5 | Controlled | (h:m:s) |
UMT
AN Back Rotation and Extension – Quadruped (Mom)
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
Rest
30s
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
Rest
30s
Hand on floor stays under shoulder. Touch elbow to opposite hand, then extended out with the elbow and back with the opposite leg. Point back toe and think about reaching toe to the wall behind you.
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
2 | 10 | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
LMT
AN Single Leg Box Pattern – ViPR – Mom
reps
5
Tempo
controlled
Rest
60s
reps
5
Tempo
controlled
Rest
60s
Balance on one leg, or use a "kickstand". Perform the box pattern drill with the ViPR shifting the hips to counter balance.
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | Controlled | 60s (h:m:s) |
2 | 5 | Controlled | 60s (h:m:s) |
UMT
AN Push Ups – Off Set with Crawl – Mom
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
Rest
60s
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
Rest
60s
Line up hands in an off set position relative to the shoulders and hips. Perform a push up, keeping spine long. Crawl to the other side and repeat.
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Controlled | 60s (h:m:s) |
2 | 10 | Controlled | 60s (h:m:s) |
LMT
AN Deadlift with Hip Shift and Cross Body Reach (Mom)
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
Rest
30s
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
Rest
30s
Keep toes facing mostly forward, keep spine long and sit back into the hip. Arm remains straight.
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
2 | 10 | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
LMT
AN ViPR Rhythmic Tilt with Hip Shift – Mom
time
45s
Tempo
controlled
Rest
30s
time
45s
Tempo
controlled
Rest
30s
Let the hips shift side to side as you toss and tilt the ViPR from one side to the other. The goal is to find and maintain a rhythmic motion.
Set | Time | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 45s h:m:s | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |
2 | 45s h:m:s | Controlled | 30s (h:m:s) |