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Wednesday 2/6/19

Krav Maga Workshop, led by THE Mario Carlomagno, will be THIS Saturday from 1-3pm.

What I’m Reading: Gym Class Is So Bad, Kids Are Skipping School to Avoid It
“… positive results are contingent on a multifaceted and holistic design—what he defines as programs that inspire children to exercise without realizing they’re exercising, that simply ensure they’re constantly moving, during recess, frequent “brain breaks” to get out “the sillies,” morning jogs, and, yes, regular P.E. class. Positive results are also contingent on experienced, empathetic P.E. teachers—those who know to modify a curriculum to meet a certain student’s needs, and to give kudos to that child who can’t run around the track. After all, research shows that people can get a good workout even when walking, and the more important thing is to create a healthy relationship with exercise that can last for decades.”
I don’t know if my days in PE class were that much different. Hopefully, the elementary and middle-school kids around you love physical activity and find time to move throughout the day!

Warmup
0:00 – 15:00
Super Dynamic Movement
Instructor Mobility

15:00 – 25:00
Movement specific warmup for the conditioning.

Conditioning
25:00 – 55:00

“D.T.”
(30 minute limit)

5 rounds AFAP
12 Deadlifts
9 Hang Power Cleans
6 Push Jerks

L4 – 155/115
L3 – 135/85
L2 – 115/75 (or double kettlebell version of the complex below)

Level 1

20 Minutes Kettlebell Complex

All one side:
9 Contralateral Single Leg Deadlifts (substitute reverse lunge if necessary)
6 Hang Cleans
3 Push Presses
Then switch hands and repeat
Rest 60 seconds