This short circuit incorporates cardio exercises in all 4 mechanical quadrants. Maintain a moderate (scale of 4 ) pace with all exercises for a SISS metabolic effect.
Metab Pulmonary 4Q Cardio Circuit
Workout
Mechanical
LLT
LMT
ULT
UMT
GPR
GAR
LPR
LAR
HISS
HIIT
SISS
SIIT
Warm-Up Blocks
4Q Dynamic Warm-Up
Circuit
x 1
Perform this dynamic warm up to enhance your preparation for the upcoming cardio circuit.
Workout Blocks
4Q Cardio Circuit 1
Circuit
x 3
Cycle through these exercises with minimal rest between exercises. Mechanically all 4 quadrants are used to promote a variable approach to an aerobic conditioning cardio session.
LLT
MB Squat to Press
time
30s
load
light
Tempo
controlled
Rest
60s
time
30s
load
light
Tempo
controlled
Rest
60s
A combination exercise that enhances full body endurance and/or power in the sagittal plane.
Set | Time | Load | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 30s h:m:s | Light | Controlled | 60s (h:m:s) |
2 | 30s h:m:s | Light | Controlled | 60s (h:m:s) |
3 | 30s h:m:s | Light | Controlled | 60s (h:m:s) |
ULT
Cardio Breakdown
time
30s
load
light
Tempo
controlled
Rest
60s
time
30s
load
light
Tempo
controlled
Rest
60s
A coordinative agility drill that enhances starting and stoping movement in the sagittal plane.
Set | Time | Load | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 30s h:m:s | Light | Controlled | 60s (h:m:s) |
2 | 30s h:m:s | Light | Controlled | 60s (h:m:s) |
3 | 30s h:m:s | Light | Controlled | 60s (h:m:s) |
LMT
Reverse Paddle
time
20s
load
light
Tempo
controlled
Rest
60s
time
20s
load
light
Tempo
controlled
Rest
60s
A coordinative full body exercise that enhances movement across the body while in
in the sagittal plane.
Set | Time | Load | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 20s h:m:s | Light | Controlled | 60s (h:m:s) |
2 | 20s h:m:s | Light | Controlled | 60s (h:m:s) |
3 | 20s h:m:s | Light | Controlled | 60s (h:m:s) |
Cool Down Blocks
Cool Down Block
Horizontal Loading
Do this cool down to help you restore flexibility and motion in the joints after the training session.