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Workout Muse Week in Review- 3/8/10 to 3/14/10

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Below is a brief outline of all the killer content offered at Workout Muse this week:

1.) The Top 5 Ways to Make An Exercise Harder (Or easier): Great article that breaks down exercise progressions nicely to allow you to custom your exercise selection to best fit your current fitness level. Click the link below to check it out if you haven’t already:

http://www.workoutmuse.com/blog/top-5-ways-to-make-any-exercise-harder-or-easier

2.) March Madness Hoops Workouts

a.) Learn about the sport-specific demands of basketball and special power interval training to build freakish explosiveness during the off-season plus descending 30-30, 30-20, and 30-15 intervals to build elite in-season conditioning with March Madness Hoops Soundtracks and Workouts: http://www.workoutmuse.com/product/details/82

b.) 15-45 Power Interval Training featuring a Kettlebell/Med Ball Fusion Circuit: http://www.workoutmuse.com/blog/15-45-power-interval-training-workout-music

c.) Energy System Development for Basketball featuring the T-Agility Drill: http://www.workoutmuse.com/blog/energy-system-development-for-basketball

3.) “Crank it with BJ!” LIVE on uStream

I offered 2 special follow-along workouts on uStream this week.

One was with Dave “The Band Man” Schmitz featuring free band workouts using 20-10 Ultimate Tabatas interval training workout music powered by Workout Muse. You can watch the replay here:

http://www.workoutmuse.com/blog/resistance-band-training-interval-workout

The other was March Madness Hoops Workouts featuring the 15-45 power interval training and descending 30-30, 30-20, and 30-15 interval training workout music mp3 soundtracks. You can watch the replay here:

http://www.workoutmuse.com/blog/march-madness-hoops-workouts

4.) Exercise of the Week: Basketball Burpees to Build Explosive Power

Check it out here:

http://www.workoutmuse.com/blog/basketball-burpees-to-build-explosive-power

SNEAK PEAK FOR THIS WEEK:

In celebration of Saint Patty’s Day on March 17th, we’ll be sharing some special Saint Patty’s Day ladder interval workouts featuring custom ladder interval workout music soundtracks with Irish Rock Music… it’s gonna  be sweet ;)

Crank it!
BJ

Exercise of the Week: Basketball Burpees to Build Explosive Power!

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

March Madness Hoops Soundtracks- Special Limited-Time Introductory Price of ONLY $33.33!!



Two Basketball-Specific Interval Workout Music mp3 Soundtracks Featuring:


- 15-45 Power Interval Training mp3 soundtrack to Develop Freakish Explosiveness during the Off-Season ($19.95 value)

- Descending 30-30, 30-20, and 30-15 “Game-Fit” Intervals mp3 soundtrack for Elite In-Season Conditioning ($23.17 value)

PLUS…

- THREE 15-45 Power Interval Training Smartphone/Video iPod Compatible Instructional mp4 Videos (can also be viewed online or on a computer): TWO bodyweight workouts and ONE med ball/kettlebell fusion workout ($19.95 value)

- The March Madness Hoops Soundtracks Training Manual pdf ($9.95 value)

Crank it with BJ- 3/13/10: March Madness Hoops Workouts

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Below is the replay video and script from today’s Crank it with BJ workout featuring the March Madness Hoops workouts powered by the 15-45 power interval training workout music mp3 soundtrack and the descending 30-30, 30-20, 30-15 interval training workout music mp3 soundtrack:

Power Training Workouts

-       Be sure to perform dynamic hip flexor stretching and ankle mobility work prior to performing these power workouts. You may also perform these drills (or other tissue quality, flexibility, and mobility/activation work) during the 45-second active recovery periods to best improve performance and maximize training economy

-       Gradually build up to full volume by starting with a 5-minute workout then adding 1 additional round each week until being able to perform the full 20-minute workout

I. Warm-up

a.) Specific: Ankle Mobility (Legs Straight/Knees Bent) and Dynamic Hip Flexor Stretching @ 10 reps/movement

b.) General- 50-10 Five-Exercise Warm-Up Circuit

1- Jumping Jack/Split Jumping Jack Superset

2- Spiderman Mountain Climber

3- Burpees

4- Split Squat + Overhead Reach and Twist (L)

5- Split Squat + Overhead Reach and Twist (R)

II. Workout

a.) 15-45 Power Intervals: Alternate between 15 seconds of maximum effort and 45 seconds of active recovery. Perform up to 20 total rounds.

Power Workout- Equipment-Free Bodyweight Circuit

1- Vertical Jumps Variation (Modification: Stepping or Jumping Jacks for 45 s during active recovery period)
2- Mountain Climber Variation (Modification: Slow Mountain Climber or Push-up Hold for 45 s during active recovery period)
3- Jumping Burpees Variation (Modification: Burpees or Squats for 45 s during active recovery period)
4- Plyo Push-up Variation (Modification: Push-ups or Push-up Hold for 45 s during active recovery period)
5- Stationary Running Variation (Modification: Stationary Jog/Trot/March for 45 s during active recovery period)

Power Workout- TRX Suspension Training Bodyweight Circuit

1- TRX Suspended Squat Jumps Variation
2- TRX Suspended Plyo Push-ups
3- TRX Single-Leg Squat Jumps (L)
4- TRX Single-Leg Squat Jumps (R)
5- Stationary Running Variation

b.) Game-Shape Hoops Intervals: Perform 30-Second work periods with descending rest periods for in-season basketball conditioning- 30-30’s for 6 rounds, 30-20’s for 8 rounds, and 30-15’s for 10 rounds.

Protocol#1- 30:30 Intervals: Alternate between 30 seconds of work and
30 seconds of rest. Perform 6 total rounds followed by a 1-minute rest
and transition.

1- Split Squat Jumps

2- Skater Jumps

Protocol#2- 30:20 Intervals: Alternate between 30 seconds of work and 20 seconds of rest. Perform 8 total rounds followed by a 1-minute rest and transition.

1- Stationary Running

2- Jumping Claps/Jacks

Protocol#3- 30:15 Intervals: Alternate between 30 seconds of work and 15 seconds of rest. Perform 10 total rounds followed by a 1-minute rest and transition.

FINISHER- Do max reps of push-ups or push-up hold during 15 rest and transition periods

1- Sagittal Plane Hops Variation
2- Frontal/Transverse Plane Hops Variation

March Madness Hoops Soundtracks- Special Limited-Time Introductory Price of ONLY $33.33!!



Two Basketball-Specific Interval Workout Music mp3 Soundtracks Featuring:


- 15-45 Power Interval Training mp3 soundtrack to Develop Freakish Explosiveness during the Off-Season ($19.95 value)

- Descending 30-30, 30-20, and 30-15 “Game-Fit” Intervals mp3 soundtrack for Elite In-Season Conditioning ($23.17 value)

PLUS…

- THREE 15-45 Power Interval Training Smartphone/Video iPod Compatible Instructional mp4 Videos (can also be viewed online or on a computer): TWO bodyweight workouts and ONE med ball/kettlebell fusion workout ($19.95 value)

- The March Madness Hoops Soundtracks Training Manual pdf ($9.95 value)

Energy System Development for Basketball

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Below is a sample ESD Workout featuring the Descending 30-30, 30-20, and 30-15 interval workout music mp3 soundtrack from March Madness Hoops Soundtracks:

Perform a Modified Agility T-Test: The T-Test involves performing the following agility drill:

C          B          D

A

Below are the set distances from each point, though you can feel free to modify as needed for your purposes:

- A to B = 16.5 ft

- B to C and B to D = 8 feet

- D to C = 16 feet

To perform the drill, run forward from A to B then shuffle left from B to C then shuffle right from C to D then shuffle left from D to B and run backwards from B to A and repeat for time trying to cover the same distance from round to round. You can also perform this one time with fill recovery to make it more of a power and speed drill or use it for the 15-45 power intervals mentioned previously.

According to researchers in Tunisia this is the best sprinting and lateral movement test and serves as a great assessment of agility in court sports like basketball and tennis.

Now that we have outlined the sport-specific demands of basketball, let’s cut to the chase with some killer hoops interval workouts I’ve put together for you to celebrate March Madness with a bang!

Whether you are a competitive basketball player, a weekend warrior, or a fitness fanatic looking to change it up, these workouts will surely take your performance AND your physique to the next level ;)

Crank it!

BJ Gaddour, CSCS, YFS2

Workout Muse Co-Creator and Fitness Director

Perform Better Presenter for Expertise in Fitness Bootcamp Program Design and Business Systems

15-45 Kettlebell and Medicine Ball Fusion Power Interval Training Workout

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Below is a sample Power Interval Training Workout featuring the 15-45 interval workout music mp3 soundtrack from March Madness Hoops Soundtracks:

Power Training Workouts

-       Be sure to perform dynamic hip flexor stretching and ankle mobility work prior to performing these power workouts. You may also perform these drills (or other tissue quality, flexibility, and mobility/activation work) during the 45-second active recovery periods to best improve performance and maximize training economy

-       Gradually build up to full volume by starting with a 5-minute workout then adding 1 additional round each week until being able to perform the full 20-minute workout

15-45 Power Intervals: Alternate between 15 seconds of maximum effort and 45 seconds of active recovery. Perform up to 20 total rounds.

Power Workout C- Kettlebell (KB) and Med Ball  (MB) Fusion

1- MB Push Press/Squat to Press Superset Variation
2- KB Swings Variation
3- MB Chest Passes/Plyo Push-up Superset Variation
4- KB High Pull Variation
5- MB Slams OR Chops/Corkscrews Variation

March Madness Hoops Soundtracks- Special Limited-Time Introductory Price of ONLY $33.33!!



Two Basketball-Specific Interval Workout Music mp3 Soundtracks Featuring:


- 15-45 Power Interval Training mp3 soundtrack to Develop Freakish Explosiveness during the Off-Season ($19.95 value)

- Descending 30-30, 30-20, and 30-15 “Game-Fit” Intervals mp3 soundtrack for Elite In-Season Conditioning ($23.17 value)

PLUS…

- THREE 15-45 Power Interval Training Smartphone/Video iPod Compatible Instructional mp4 Videos (can also be viewed online or on a computer): TWO bodyweight workouts and ONE med ball/kettlebell fusion workout ($19.95 value)

- The March Madness Hoops Soundtracks Training Manual pdf ($9.95 value)

Crank it!

BJ Gaddour, CSCS, YFS2

Workout Muse Co-Creator and Fitness Director

Perform Better Presenter for Expertise in Fitness Bootcamp Program Design and Business Systems

Workout Muse Week in Review: 1st Week of March

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Here is the quick cliff notes version of everything that happened at Workout Muse in the first Week of March 2010 so that you don’t miss a thing:

Monday- I shared a cool article I wrote called “The 7 Best Interval Training Applications” that will definitely open your eyes to a whole new world of interval applications. It’s a must read if you are serious about intervals:
Tuesday- We released Month#1 of Bootcamp Automator featuring a one month/phase of adone-for-you bootcamp training system to save yourself 15-20 hours in program design straight out of my bootcamps in Milwaukee, WI. I also threw in some killer limited-time bonuses regarding everything a bootcamp owner needs to know about staffing bootcamps.
Wedneday and Thursday- We revealed the 30-15 Beach Body Pump Workouts designed to help you look your best in a swimsuit on any given day. It features a 30-15 six-exercise circuit soundtrack with a special island getaway theme to take you to a warm and tropical place. Plus, it comes with 4 instructional workout videos and a training manual with the exact routines I personally use to pump it up ;)
Friday- I shared the exercise of the week with you featuring the sliding 1-arm push-up with a valslide that I guarantee will light up your core for days in a good way… be sure to give it a shot as I show you Level I, II, and III progressions to best accommodate all fitness levels.
Saturday- I held the first ever “CRANK IT WITH BJ” featuring a LIVE follow-along workout with your truly out of the den in my condo. We rocked a 30-15 beach body workout using bodyweight, band, kettlebell, TRX, and dumbbell exercises. It was a blast working out and pushing to the limit with people all over the world. Be sure to click the link below to catch the replay of the workout so you can do it on your own in case you missed it:
And finally, here’s a quick sneak peak at this week’s news:

Monday- Discover the 5 Ways to Make Any Exercise Harder (Or Easier)
Tuesday- The SURPRISE Special Sale of the Week
Wednesday and Thursday- With the big b-ball tournament just around the corner, we’re releasing “The March Madness Hoops Soundtracks” with Two Basketball-Specific Interval Workout Music Soundtracks Featuring:

- 15-45 Power Interval Training to Develop Freakish Explosiveness during the Off-Season
- Descending 30-30, 30-20, and 30-15 “Game-Fit” Intervals for Elite In-Season Conditioning
I’ll be sharing some killer workout ideas to use these tracks to mix things up for your personal workouts or bootcamps, as the applications go far beyond basketball alone.
Friday- The exercise of the week will feature a killer finisher to cap off any workout if you want leaner and sexier legs ;)
Saturday- We’re rocking “CRANK IT WITH BJ” again featuring some killer workouts using the March Madness tracks at 9 am US CST. Stay tuned for more details as they come and don’t miss it ;)
Here’s to another awesome week BJ!
Crank it!
BJ