The treatment of the world champion USA Women's Hockey Team by USA Hockey is frankly unbelievable. The most shocking part of the whole mess is that after being exposed for their obvious bias, USA Hockey doubled down and pursued what can only be described as "scab" players to step in for the protesting National Team players. It has gotten so bad that even U.S. Senators have stepped in and written a letter to USA Hockey to support the Women's Team. Why is it so damn hard for people to just say, "Wow, you are right. That is a huge mistake on our part and we will correct this immediately"?!
Warm-Up:
Self-Propelled Treadmill HIIT, 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Weight Training:
Dumbbell Chest Press, 5 sets of 4-6 repetitions
Dumbbell Hammer Curl, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Triceps Cable Push Down, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Dip, 5 sets of maximum repetitions
Roman Chair Leg Raise, 3 sets of 20 repetitions
Captains of Crush Grip Trainer between each of the above sets, 15 repetitions per hand
Mobility:
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Chest Stretch
Have a Great Day!!
I didn't get the post out last night. I ended up watching the amazing NCAA Championship game with friends that came over. I think that final game may have saved the tournament. I mean, the Final Four games were terrible. Last night? Hard to beat a three pointer by UNC to tie the game with five seconds left. But, Villanova DID beat it with a three pointer for the win as time expired. Great game!
Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order for one minute to complete a set. Two sets total. No rest between sets.
Jump Rope
PVC Passthrough
PVC Wraparound
Weight Training:
Standing Strict Overhead Barbell Press, 5 sets 4-6 repetitions
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Three sets total. No rest between exercises.
Cable Triceps Pushdown, 10 repetitions
Dumbbell Side Raise, 10 repetitions
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Three sets total. No rest between exercises.
Medicine Ball Push-Up, 10 repetitions
Front Plate Raise, 10 repetitions
AbMat Butterfly Sit-Up, 35 repetitions
Have a Great Day!!
I have been watching the Men's NCAA tournament and the games have been unbelievably close. A game between say a number one seeded team versus a number five seeded team have been going down to the wire... often times with a buzzer beating basket. Then there is the Women's NCAA Tournament. I just dropped in on the UCONN Huskies versus the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Now a real bulldog may put up a good fight against a real husky.... but this basketball game got out of hand quickly.... 61-12 at the half?!
Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order for one minute each to complete a set. Two sets total. No rest between sets.
Jump Rope
PVC Wraparound
PVC Passthrough
Weight Training:
Barbell Push Press, 5 sets of 1-5 repetitions
Triceps Push-Down, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Barbell Shoulder Shrug, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Axle Bar Skull Crusher, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Three sets total. No rest between each exercise.
Dumbbell Side Raise, 15 repetitions
Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise, 15 repetitions per hand
AbMat Butterfly Sit-Up, 35 repetitions
Have a Great Day!!
I am not sure where the Blue Raiders' upset win over Michigan State ranks in the history of basketball but it has to be pretty high. Many people, including Dick Vitale picked the Spartans to win it all. I personally think that the 1983 NC State Wolf Pack win over the "Phi Slamma Jamma" of Houston that included future NBA stars Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon and Clyde "The Glide" Drexler is the biggest upset. Mostly that is because it was for the championship.... The Blue Raiders over the Spartans is right up there though.
Warm-Up: Perform the rope whips for one minute then rest for one minute to complete a set. Three sets total.
Heavy Rope Whip
Weight Training:
Strict Overhead Barbell Press, 5 sets of 5 repetitions
Triceps Push Down, 5 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Dumbbell Side Raise, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
EZ Bar Skull Crusher, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Landmine Jammer, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. 5 sets total. No rest between exercises.
Medicine Ball Push-Up, 15 repetitions
Front Plate Raise, 15 repetitions
Have a Great Day!!
Tomorrow's primary votes around the country will be very interesting. In the last week there has been a lot of unrest at political rallies and a lot of accusations flying around about who or what is responsible for that unrest. It makes me feel sad for our country when I see violence at political functions. One thing that I have always been proud of as an American is when the balance of power shifts and one party or person unseats another... the changing of the political guard happens peacefully. We will see what happens tomorrow.
Warm-Up: One athlete performs the carry while the other does the sit-ups and then switch to complete a round. Four rounds total.
200m Bottoms Up Kettlebell Carry
AbMat Sit-Up
Weight Training:
Barbell Push Press, 5 sets of 1-5 repetitions
Triceps Push Down, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Dumbbell Side Raise, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Dumbbell Triceps Extension, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Kneeling Cable Crunch, 3 sets of 20 repetitions
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. No rest between exercises. Five sets total.
Front Plate Raise, 15 repetitions
Close Grip Bench Press, 15 repetitions
Bicycle Crunch, 30 repetitions
Have a Great Day!!
