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Improve Conditioning without Running
Most people think of running when they want to “get in shape” or think of cardio. Although running is extremely beneficial as humans, it is very technical, and has some risk to it. Not to mention, most people do not enjoy running.
There are many different ways to improve your heart health outside of running that most people don’t think of. You can use any piece of equipment (Bike, Row, Ski Erg, Sled, Punching Bag, Kettlebell, Barbell, Med Ball, Dumbells, Plyometrics, etc..)
The most important part of improving your conditioning, heart health, HRV, and resting heart rate is how you structure your work to rest ratios. The piece of equipment you use should really be based on what your overall goal is/injuries or limitations you may have.
Here’s a few examples:
- If you want to improve power output but are not an experienced sprinter, or have limitations:
Explosive Med Ball Slams: 4-8 sets of 10 seconds max speed/power (rest: 1-3 minutes)
- If you want to be able to improve your jumping ability and conditioning:
Small Hurdle Plyometrics: 10-20 sets of 6-10 small jumps or hops (rest: 1 minute)
- If you want to improve your grip strength and conditioning:
Farmers Carry/Overhead Carry/Suitcase Carry: 2-6 sets of 1 minute carry (rest: 1 minute between each set)
What’s your conditioning goal?
Improve sprinting speed? Build your endurance/capacity? Able to do both/build the engine? Feel like an athlete again?
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Improve Conditioning without Running
