I prefer mine warm!
with Stephen Parker
In Winter, it’s more important than ever to prepare your class
properly for their workout. Your Step warm up should contain
moves both on the Step and on the floor, and increase gradually
in intensity and complexity. I also like to include some basic
cross phrasing and rhythmical moves to tap into participants’
musicality. If your class is shorter in duration, it’s a good idea
to use your base moves of the first block as your warm up. And
remember, it’s also essential to warm participants up mentally
for the workout.
Battling ropes warm up
with Dan Henderson
The battling rope is an unlikely but effective warm up tool, with an
array of fun and dynamic moves to its name. The warm up starts
with general joint rolling activities and some lateral quick feet
steps to develop balance and coordination. This progresses to
more advanced jumping motions (lateral bound and scissor jump)
and then to the jumping lunge. The key is to keep balanced, stable
and upright. The warm-up then transitions to two exercises that
enhance shoulder and core stability. Complete each movement
two to four times for a 5 to 10-minute warm up.
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PRESENTER PROFILE:
DAN HENDERSON
The co-owner of The Australian Institute of Kettlebells (AIK), Dan has been involved in the fitness industry
since 2007. After obtaining his fitness qualifications, as well as degrees in Sport Exercise Management and
Human Movement, he opened his own PT studio, Coastal Bodies, in Sydney. The business now operates
out of two locations and employs seven trainers.
In 2009 Dan wrote the hugely popular course ‘The Fundamentals of Kettlebell Training’ which has been
delivered thousands of times around the globe. He has a 28-strong international presenting team which
creates cutting edge accredited education courses.
An accomplished international presenter, Dan has delivered sessions and workshops at conventions
such as FILEX, QFIT, WAFIC, AFC and IFEX. Throughout his career he has made it a priority to continue
his own upskilling and gain more qualifications. So far he has Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level 1,
REHAB Trainer, Battling Ropes Level 1, Strength and Conditioning Coach Level 1 and CHEK HLC Level 1
under his belt, to name just a few.
Dan’s life philosophy is inspired by the words of the author Neale Donald Walsch: ‘Life begins at the end
of your comfort zone.’ kettlebellinstitute.com.au
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