Showing posts with label Spartan Training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spartan Training. Show all posts

Monday, August 4, 2014

P90X3 - CVX Workout

Today's workout of the day was P90X3 - CVX. This was a BEAST workout that consisted of cardio while using a piece of weight. You can use any kind of weight from a dumbbell, basketball, medicine ball, sand bag (pancake) etc. Trust me when I tell you this, the weight does not have to be heavy at all, anywhere from 5lbs to 12lbs max. You laugh now, but I don't think anyone could do this 30 minute workout with a 12lb. weight without stopping! I did it with a 10lb dumbbell, and it was TOUGH!

This P90X3 CVX Workout is perfect for obstacle course race training because it's about high intensity cardio with weights, which is similar to running with sand bags, and buckets of rocks which is a typical obstacle at a Spartan Race. Whether you are training for a Spartan Race or a team challenge such as a Tough Mudder, this workout is something that you should incorporate. Heck, I highly recommend doing the whole 90 Day P90X3 program with some running, if you do, I promise you will see some great results as an athlete.

Now P90X3 is not only for athletes, it's for anyone who wants to get fit period. There are modifications provided, so it is suited for all fitness levels, although I would only recommend it for people who are at intermediate to advanced fitness levels. The less modifications that you use, the better results you will get.

Let's workout!

The Main Workout consists of 4 rounds, each round consisting of 3-4 exercises (about 1 min each) done 2X. 

Round 1: (2X)
- Press Jacks
- Atlas Twists
- March and Reach
- Break (only after 2x)

Press Jacks
P90X3 CVX

P90X3 CVX

Atlas Twists
P90X3 CVX

P90X3 CVX

March and Reach
P90X3 CVX


Round 2: (2X)
- Traveling Tire Twist
- Frog Squat Reach
- Arc Press Lunge
- Break (only after 2X)

Traveling Tire Twist
P90X3 CVX

Frog Squat Reach
P90X3 CVX 

P90X3 CVX

Arc Press Lunge
P90X3 CVX


Round 3: (2X)
- Hop Overs (no weight)
- Balance Pull Right
- Balance Pull Left
- Twist and Pivot
- Break (after 2x)

Hop Overs
P90X3 CVX

P90X3 CVX

Balance Pulls
P90X3 CVX

P90X3 CVX

P90X3 CVX

Twist and Pivot
P90X3 CVX


Round 4: (1X)
- Side Reach Jumps
- Crescent Chair
- Globe Squatters

- Burnout Round
20 seconds of each exercise in Round 4 fast! (1 min)

Side Reach Jumps


Crescent Chair (these really burn!)


Globe Sqautters



Cool Down Stretch (1 min)

Don't skip this!
P90X3 CVX


After my P90X3 - CVX Workout, I did a 2.6 mile run around the neighborhood with my buddy Jeremy. Right after our workout, my mother had an awesome Seafood Dinner waiting for us =) It was delicious! Next time, come on over and join us =)

Cool Down Run
P90X3 Results

Dinner Time! =)






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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Spartan 300 Workout - Mississippi 2014

My brother and I met up with some friends and attended the Spartan 300 Workout in Gulfport Mississippi yesterday. This was the third Spartan 300 Workout that I've attended, and all of them did not disappoint. Hosted by Spartan Race, the Spartan Workout Tour provides people with the opportunity to get a taste of what it takes to train for an upcoming Spartan Race, as well as what to expect during race conditions. The workouts are led by actual elite Spartan Racers, SGX Certified Instructors, and local fitness professionals who assist in promoting upcoming Spartan Races.

Every workout during the Spartan Workout Tour is absolutely FREE, and you will also get a cool "I'm Training for a Spartan Race T-Shirt".  Be prepared for a two hour workout! =)

Spartan 300 Workout - Tampa FL.


The Spartan 300 Workout in Mississippi was hosted at Jones Park in Gulfport, MS. The beach terrain made it a lot more challenging, especially for the running, but that's what Spartan Race is all about right? If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you!

 Lead by Spartan Racer Andi Hardy
Spartan Workout Tour

The WARM UP started off with running in place, jumping jacks, and high knees followed by a nice stretch.

Stretch
Spartan 300 Workout

Following the stretch, Andi proceeded to assist the group with giving some great tutorials about the exercises for the MAIN WORKOUT which consisted of a lot of squats, run in place, push ups, lunges, and of course BURPEES!

Burpees
Spartan 300 Workout

Burpees
Spartan Workout Tour

More burpees! 
Spartan 300 Workout

Push Ups
Spartan Training

Squats
Spartan 300 Workout

Lunges
Spartan Race Training

Side Plank
Spartan Race Training

We also did some sprints on the beach. Some people chose to go barefoot, but for me, I choose to train with my shoes on no matter what. Let's face it, you will never do a Spartan Race barefoot, it's just not safe! Get used to training with shoes even in the water, beach etc. because during a Spartan Race, you'll have to deal with it. #SpartanUp

Beach Sprints
Spartan Workout Tour

You wouldn't take your shoes off during a Spartan Race, why take them off when you're training!
Spartan 300 Workout

We also did some "teamwork" exercises which we were instructed to work as a team by running back and forth to the water, grab as much beach sand as you can, run back to your group area, and build a sand castle. The goal was to build the biggest sand castle. And of course we had to do some burpees in between =).  

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Working as a TEAM
Spartan 300 Workout

With the Bandit Crossfit Spartan Chics!
Bandit Crossfit


And then after nearly two hours, it was time to stretch. Another great Spartan 300 Workout in the books!

Cool Down Stretch
Spartan Race Training

Feeling accomplished - (Me, Jeremy, and my brother Fermin)
Team Dynasty OCR

Thanks to Andi Hardy for the BEAST workout!
Andi Hardy Spartan Racer

If you would like more information on the Spartan Workout Tour, click here! It's a great way to start training for a Spartan Race. Join OCRTUBE.com, the largest OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) community online. Meet and connect with other OCR athletes, join or create a team, post and upload your race videos and photos, and help the sport of the OCR grow.

Spartan 300 Workout - Mississippi 2014
Spartan Workout Tour


After the workout, my brother and I decided to do some Long Boarding around Jones Park. It's always great to soak in the sights from a place you rarely visit, so we took advantage of it and enjoyed some Mississippi "beach life", before heading back to Florida.

Cruising around Gulfport Beach, MS
Spartan Race Workout

Beachbody Life!
Beachbody Coach


See you at the next Spartan Race!

Coach Arnel is a Full Time Star Diamond Beachbody Coach, OCR Athlete, Adventure Traveler, and Proud Father.  Find out more about me here!


Related links:
- Obstacle Course Racing
- OCRTube.com
- Coach Arnel Banawa's OCR Video Channel
- Free Fitness Assessment
- Become a Beachbody Coach
- Obstacle Course Race Training with P90X


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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Insanity Asylum Upper Elite - (Full Workout)


Insanity Asylum Upper Elite
Insanity Asylum V2 - Upper Elite

I did the Insanity Asylum - Upper Elite workout with my brother yesterday, and I am still feeling it today! This workout is part of the Asylum Volume 2 Elite Series, and definitely one of my favorite upper body performance workouts. Shaun T really knows how to push you to the limits, and having my brother there to workout with really helped me push even harder!

You will see my father in a few of the photos as he was supervising (taking a nap) his two sons, and making sure that we were doing the movements correctly =). Let me just say one thing, my father is a BEAST, he is 70 years old and does Spartan Races, works out and runs every week, so he deserves to rest every once in awhile =). I just don't know how he can sleep while my brother and I are grunting, and slinging sweat all over the place lol.

Anyways, check out our workout below!

Time: 60 minutes
Equipment: Dumbbells or Resistance Bands, Agility Ladder, Jump Rope

Warm up:
- Overhead Jacks
- Straight Arm Jacks
- Basic Jumps/Jump Swings (Jump Rope)
- Shoulder Tap/Tap Outs
- Bicep Jacks
- Hop Kick/Swing Jumps  (Jump Rope)

Basic Jumps/Swing Jumps "be careful not to hit your ceiling fan" =)

Shoulder Tap/Tap Outs

Bicep Jacks

Stretch (2 minutes)

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Stretch with Jump Rope

The MAIN WORKOUT begins. This workout has 6 rounds, each round consisting of 4-8 exercises, and a burnout round (7th round) with 9 exercises. Yup, it's like that! =) It's no joke!

All numbers next to the exercises are target goal reps.  Do what you can!

ROUND ONE:
- Wide Push Ups (12)
- Basic Push Ups (12)
- Chest Press Twist (12)
- Alternating Bicep Curls (12)
- Overhead Press (12)
- Tricep Press (12)

Wide Push Up
Asylum Upper Elite Wide Push Up

 Basic Push Up
Asylum Upper Elite Basic Push Up

Chest Press Twist
Asylum Upper Elite Chest Press Twist

ROUND TWO:
- Wide/Basic Push Ups,  (max reps, 1 min)
- Single Leg Chest Press Twist,  (max reps, 1 min)
- Lower 90 Bicep Curl,  (max reps, 30 sec)
- Single Arm Overhead Press Right,  (max reps, 30 sec)
- Forward Back Agility Hops,  (30 sec)
- Single Arm Tricep Press Right,  max reps, 30 sec)

Wide/Basic Push Ups - can you tell I was already tired? =)


ROUND THREE:
- Push Up/Tap Out,  (max reps, 1 min)
- Double Leg Chest Press Twist,  (max reps, 40 sec)
- Upper 90 Bicep Curl,  (max reps, 30 sec)
- Split Lunge Agility,  (40 sec)
- Upper 90 Bicep Curl,  (max reps, 30 sec)
- Single Arm Overhead Press Left,  (max reps, 30 sec)
- Split Lunge Side Hop,  (30 sec)
- Single Arm Tricep Press Left,  (max reps, 30 sec)


Double Leg Chest Press Twist
Asylum Upper Elite Double Leg Chest Press Twist

Upper 90 Bicep Curl - use two dumbbells for this!
(we only had one set, so we shared the set)
Asylum Upper Elite Upper 90 Bicep Curl

 Split Lunge Agility

Split Lunge Side Hop


ROUND FOUR:
- Single Arm Push Up/Plank Hold,  (15 sec push up + 15 sec plank per arm) 1 minute
- Chest Fly/Push Press,  (max reps, 1 min)
- Dual Hammer Curl,  (12)
- Upright Row/Shoulder Shrug,  (12)
- Tricep Push Up Jacks,  (max reps, 30 sec)


Single Arm Push Ups/Single Arm Plank Hold
Asylum Upper Elite Single Arm Plank Hold

Dual Hammer Curl - "Hi Dad" =)
Asylum Upper Elite Dual Hammer Curl

Upright Row/Shoulder Shrugs
Asylum Upper Elite Upright Row

Tricep Push Up Jacks
Asylum Upper Elite Tricep Push Up Jacks


ROUND FIVE:
- Single Arm Push Ups,  (30 sec per arm) 1 minute
- Chest Fly Push Press Reverse Crunch,  (max reps, 1 min 20 sec)
- Upright Row/Wide Hammer Curl,  (12)
- Tricep Dips,  (5 narrow, 5 standard, 5 wide, then back to narrow) 1 minute

Single Arm Push Ups
Asylum Upper Elite Single Arm Push Ups

 Chest Fly/Push Press/Reverse Crunch
Insanity Asylum Volume 2 Upper Elite

"How's my form Dad?

Upright Row/Wide Hammer Curl
Asylum Upper Elite Upright Row

Tricep Dips - "Yup, having a blast over here" =)
Asylum Upper Elite Tricep Dips


ROUND SIX:
- Alternating Single Arm Push Ups
- Chest Fly Push Press Reverse Leg Lift
- Upright Row/Deltoid Raise
- Tricep Pike Ups


Chest Fly Push Press Reverse Leg Lft
Coach Fermin Banawa

Coach Fermin Banawa

Upright Row/Deltoid Raise
Asylum Upper Elite Deltoid Raise

Tricep Pike Ups
Asylum Upper Elite Tricep Pike Ups


BURNOUT ROUND:
- Wide Push Up
- Alternating Bicep Curl
- Overhead Press
- Upright Row
- Pyramid Push Ups/In and Out Abs
- Alternating Upright Rows
- Tricep Push Ups

Push Ups
Insanity Asylum Volume 2 Upper Elite

 Overhead Press
(use two dumbbells, we had to share one set)
Asylum Upper Elite Overhead Press

 Tricep Push Ups
Asylum Upper Elite Tricep Push Ups

DONE!!!!!!!!! 

COOL DOWN STRETCH: The most important part! 




So that was it! This is a very advanced workout, and I only recommend it to people who have completed Insanity and Asylum V1, or who are at an advanced level of fitness. If you are an athlete who plays sports, or if you participate in Obstacle Course Racing, this is a great training program. As with any program, please consult your physician first.

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