Turkey Day Burn Off, I need your input
Lift_hard_eat_big
Posts: 2,278 Member
My brother is putting together a 2 hour training session at the gym the Sat. following Thanksgiving and he's asked me to help him run the event. It's going to be a 2 hours session to burn off the turkey day feast. We have a general idea of what we will do but I would like to get all your feedback and suggestions since you are all crazy Lics.
Here's what we had in mind
Warmup (14-16 mins)
1) 1 mile Jog
2) 1 min Jump rope
3) 1 min Body squats
4) 1 min Moutain climbers
5) 1 min Burpees
6) 1 min Switch kicks
7) 1 min Jack knives
Stretching - 5-6 mins of stretches
On to the fun stuff ( I want to setup stations where there will be 5-6 people per station and they will be there for 1 min each. Everyone will rotate till they've hit every station, then take a short break and repeat for several rounds, perhaps 5 rounds)
Training (70-80 mins)
1) Pullups or negatives
2) Box jumps
3) Push ups or bench press
4) Deadlifts
5) Bent over rows
6) Kettlebell swings
7) Komodo dragon crawl (plank pushup variation)
8) Clean and Press
9) Tabata battle ropes
10) Prowler push (sled push)
Cooldown - 1 mile jog (10-12 mins)
Finish - 5-6 mins of stretching
Here's what we had in mind
Warmup (14-16 mins)
1) 1 mile Jog
2) 1 min Jump rope
3) 1 min Body squats
4) 1 min Moutain climbers
5) 1 min Burpees
6) 1 min Switch kicks
7) 1 min Jack knives
Stretching - 5-6 mins of stretches
On to the fun stuff ( I want to setup stations where there will be 5-6 people per station and they will be there for 1 min each. Everyone will rotate till they've hit every station, then take a short break and repeat for several rounds, perhaps 5 rounds)
Training (70-80 mins)
1) Pullups or negatives
2) Box jumps
3) Push ups or bench press
4) Deadlifts
5) Bent over rows
6) Kettlebell swings
7) Komodo dragon crawl (plank pushup variation)
8) Clean and Press
9) Tabata battle ropes
10) Prowler push (sled push)
Cooldown - 1 mile jog (10-12 mins)
Finish - 5-6 mins of stretching
0
Replies
-
this looks awesome, i want to do it.
Maybe throw in some crazy ab workouts.0 -
this looks awesome, i want to do it.
My brother and I do a similar routine in his class, but not for a full 2 hours, only 45 mins. I'm just not sure if most of the people that will participate can sustain that level of intensity for almost 100 mins.0 -
this looks awesome, i want to do it.
Maybe throw in some crazy ab workouts.
I was thinking about that, perhaps instead of the cooldown jog, a good 10-12 mins ab session.0 -
I teach a turkey burn off master class at my gym, too. "Ultimate Cardio"
You know my warm up already, hehe
I use the stepper to do sprints - soccer practice and lunges, hop overs , plyometrics with a 180 turn jump
With cones: suicides, group style sprints and stuff
If you have a track: I do 4 x 20 sec sprint on 85 % and 40 sec recovery.
If you have a stair well - run for 6 min.
then one I love most are turkish get ups 8 to 16 per leg with a dumbell/kettlebell over head hold - use legs windshield whiper kind so knees don't get hurt.
We have PTrainers who use ropes and truck tires outdside in the parking lot - that's too much to entertain a large group, but for a small group that would be fun.
Jump rope - or fake ones with out rope and then of course p90x abs or plank style abs...0 -
this looks awesome, i want to do it.
Maybe throw in some crazy ab workouts.
I was thinking about that, perhaps instead of the cooldown jog, a good 10-12 mins ab session.
It's always good to do 15 min abs and then 5 min stretch at the end. I usually teach 45 min - whatever, 12 min abs, 3 min stretching something like this.0 -
I teach a turkey burn off master class at my gym, too. "Ultimate Cardio"
You know my warm up already, hehe
I use the stepper to do sprints - soccer practice and lunges, hop overs , plyometrics with a 180 turn jump
With cones: suicides, group style sprints and stuff
If you have a track: I do 4 x 20 sec sprint on 85 % and 40 sec recovery.
If you have a stair well - run for 6 min.
then one I love most are turkish get ups 8 to 16 per leg with a dumbell/kettlebell over head hold - use legs windshield whiper kind so knees don't get hurt.
We have PTrainers who use ropes and truck tires outdside in the parking lot - that's too much to entertain a large group, but for a small group that would be fun.
Jump rope - or fake ones with out rope and then of course p90x abs or plank style abs...
Nice, thanks for chiming in. My brother's class in primarily MMA styly training, tabata ropes, tractor tire flips, prowler push, sandbag runs, and lots of squats, animal crawls, etc. But for this large a group I don't think we can fit the tires in. I'd like to incorporate suicide sprints and abs like you suggested. Thanks again for your input!0 -
this looks awesome, i want to do it.
My brother and I do a similar routine in his class, but not for a full 2 hours, only 45 mins. I'm just not sure if most of the people that will participate can sustain that level of intensity for almost 100 mins.
If it's a 2 hour - or all my UT classes, I teach intense and then recovery. say sprint 20 sec and recovery 40 sec (jogging). Use a whistle and a stop watch (you probably know that. This way, you keep the stations moving. To hit the anaerobic threashold, sprint no loger than 10 sec. on max 90-95 % of capacity then recover.
I used to have more space ( the entire basketball court), I always did intense recovery (jogging) throughout the whole thing. It was really a work out that made me faster.
You could to a 3 min slight jogging sequence, each time you wistle yell burpee, bruce lee side kick 2 times. That's a nice HIIT ex I recently use.
I also (think) I came up with floor mountain climbers 8 sets 8 mc plus 2 push ups.Everybody loves this one.0 -
I hear you - I teach large group ex, I try not to split up, bc HR goes down and peeps get confused. Suicides, push ups, mountain climbers, fake - rope, burpees, jacks (or step touches) squats, lunges are perfect for large classes. You can prace kickboxing, too, like a jumped kick : you go "front kicks for everybody" - once you wistle everyone has to lift left knee and jump a right roundhouse kick in the air (tilt hip), I do 4 with - recovery, then 10 wistled jumped kicks and then I switch legs.
Or a boxing combo. 4 jabs left (shuffle left), 2 jacks then other side
If you need to split give everybody a number once they come in. say 2 groups you go: you are 1, you are 2, or whatever number. Then at least later they know where to line up. Otherwise lots of people become hard to manage.0 -
I hear you - I teach large group ex, I try not to split up, bc HR goes down and peeps get confused. Suicides, push ups, mountain climbers, fake - rope, burpees, jacks (or step touches) squats, lunges are perfect for large classes. You can prace kickboxing, too, like a jumped kick : you go "front kicks for everybody" - once you wistle everyone has to lift left knee and jump a right roundhouse kick in the air (tilt hip), I do 4 with - recovery, then 10 wistled jumped kicks and then I switch legs.
Or a boxing combo. 4 jabs left (shuffle left), 2 jacks then other side
If you need to split give everybody a number once they come in. say 2 groups you go: you are 1, you are 2, or whatever number. Then at least later they know where to line up. Otherwise lots of people become hard to manage.
Amazing ideas and advice, thank you so much! I'll share these ideas with my brother, I'm certain we will use most of them.0 -
I hear you - I teach large group ex, I try not to split up, bc HR goes down and peeps get confused. Suicides, push ups, mountain climbers, fake - rope, burpees, jacks (or step touches) squats, lunges are perfect for large classes. You can prace kickboxing, too, like a jumped kick : you go "front kicks for everybody" - once you wistle everyone has to lift left knee and jump a right roundhouse kick in the air (tilt hip), I do 4 with - recovery, then 10 wistled jumped kicks and then I switch legs.
Or a boxing combo. 4 jabs left (shuffle left), 2 jacks then other side
If you need to split give everybody a number once they come in. say 2 groups you go: you are 1, you are 2, or whatever number. Then at least later they know where to line up. Otherwise lots of people become hard to manage.
Practice yelling and using the whistle. It's like herding sheep you'll see...
Amazing ideas and advice, thank you so much! I'll share these ideas with my brother, I'm certain we will use most of them.0 -
Any time, I've been teaching group ex in groups from 15-50 since more than a decade now It's not money maker but sure a lot of fun seeing all the dedicated people. 0
-
Practice yelling and using the whistle. It's like herding sheep you'll see...
I can imagine, I workout doing RIPPED with many of the people who will participate in the Turkey burn, they complain about everything.0 -
Wow, and I thought just running my 8 miles before lunch was intense! You all are crazy!!! But I have to admit that it almost makes me want to join the gym just to go to your class!!0
-
Wow, and I thought just running my 8 miles before lunch was intense! You all are crazy!!! But I have to admit that it almost makes me want to join the gym just to go to your class!!
Trying to get the owner of the gym to allow a day pass for a few bucks for those who want to just participate in the turkey burn or other classes offered.0 -
That would be awesome! Let me know if that ever happens or if they will let you buy like 10 classes or something like that.0
-
That would be awesome! Let me know if that ever happens or if they will let you buy like 10 classes or something like that.
I'll definately let you know if she buys into the suggestion.0 -
Yea a group setting is more fun than doing it by yourself, although, technically you could do it. I love to teach that stuff, and I havea ton of ripped people and only very few "complainers" Good thing is, the constant teaching has kept me in good shape over the years... And I plan on doing it at least another 20 years...
fpadukan: you'll rock next week. and then teach class (get certificate if needed)0 -
Yea a group setting is more fun than doing it by yourself, although, technically you could do it. I love to teach that stuff, and I havea ton of ripped people and only very few "complainers" Good thing is, the constant teaching has kept me in good shape over the years... And I plan on doing it at least another 20 years...
fpadukan: you'll rock next week. and then teach class (get certificate if needed)
Thanks again for your expert advice and encouragement. My brother is certified, he and the gym owner have been encouraging me to get certified as well. We'll see, I definately love helping others reach their goals.0 -
looks like a great workout! I'm unsure that you're normal 45 minute peoples will be able to keep it up for twice as long, but you can always add in recovery exercises if needed. hope it goes well!!0
-
[/quote]
Thanks again for your expert advice and encouragement. My brother is certified, he and the gym owner have been encouraging me to get certified as well. We'll see, I definately love helping others reach their goals.
[/quote]
I'm certified through AfAA, but ACE is likewise good. You can do group ex and/or PT. But you can probably make more money doing PT. However, it's my passionate hobby, so I just do group ex.0 -
looks like a great workout! I'm unsure that you're normal 45 minute peoples will be able to keep it up for twice as long, but you can always add in recovery exercises if needed. hope it goes well!!
Yup, definately gonna need some active recovery exercises.0 -
I'm certified through AfAA, but ACE is likewise good. You can do group ex and/or PT. But you can probably make more money doing PT. However, it's my passionate hobby, so I just do group ex.
I'm thinking of getting some cert. Gym owner is pushing me to get a cert. cause she wants me to do PT, I guess I can always do that on the side since I'm always at the gym anyways LOL.0 -
Depending on work/rest intervals I can see a lot of people just vomitting up their Turkey
Is that the plan? haha
Looks good & we do similar stuff at mma conditioning. It's always good fun. Just remember to show people the easier versions of exercises so they can start with the harder stuff & drop it to easier level as time goes on as that is a long time for high intensity training.0 -
tag... I plan on spending a lot of time working out gobble gobble!0
-
I just wanted to thank you peeps for your advice, input, suggestions and encouragement. Turkey burn was a success, lots of sweat, moaning, and some dry heaves but everyone worked hard and burned some major calories. My HRM logged me down for a 1700 kcal burn and I was even taking lots of breaks to check and correct people's form. 0
-
Awesome, congratulations on your first long one.
The weird thing is to yell and correct people and taking breaks does not make you HR go down. Whether or not I participate fully, I get the same burn. I burn even more, if I have to track 2 groups in my class. But that one stresses me out, too. And I'm in for the pure fun factor which means, I want to participate in what I teach.
Get certified and pick up a few classes . I can only recommend it. It'll pay for your gym membership, the work out gear and the re-certification, but that's really it. So I always have to work a real job
There is a site with combos people post (all sorts) turnstep.com I use some of it, and the p90x in a modified form. and the burpees, push ups, jump rope and mountainclimbers are the bomb - for body weight exercises.0 -
I sat on my butt to burn it lol,I actually didn't eat much just a lot of sweets,shame on me for that!0
-
I sat on my butt to burn it lol,I actually didn't eat much just a lot of sweets,shame on me for that!
Aint no shame in eating sweets, my cheesecake and pie consumption on Thanksgiving was ridiculous, I didn't even log all of them, I just logged a quick calorie entry LOL.0 -
Awesome, congratulations on your first long one.
The weird thing is to yell and correct people and taking breaks does not make you HR go down. Whether or not I participate fully, I get the same burn. I burn even more, if I have to track 2 groups in my class. But that one stresses me out, too. And I'm in for the pure fun factor which means, I want to participate in what I teach.
Get certified and pick up a few classes . I can only recommend it. It'll pay for your gym membership, the work out gear and the re-certification, but that's really it. So I always have to work a real job
There is a site with combos people post (all sorts) turnstep.com I use some of it, and the p90x in a modified form. and the burpees, push ups, jump rope and mountainclimbers are the bomb - for body weight exercises.
Thanks again for your help and encouragement. Gym owner is on me about getting certified. For some reason she is impressed with my willingness to help others. Thanks for the link, I'll be certain to check it out.0
This discussion has been closed.