2026-03-08

PART 1: FLEXIBILITY (7 Minutes)

1. Couch Stretch (2 Minutes)

• Kneel on one leg with your back foot elevated against the wall.
• Push your hips forward to stretch the hip flexor and quads.
• Hold for 1 minute per leg.
• Use a foam roller, bench, or other object to support your weight if needed.

2. Pancake Stretch (3 Minutes)

• Sit on the floor with your legs straight and spread apart.
• Lean forward, keeping your spine long, and hold for 1 minute.
• Reach to each side for an additional 1 minute per leg.

3. Banded Lat & Chest Stretch (2 Minutes)

• Anchor a light band to the rig.
• Loop your hand through the band and step back to stretch the lats and chest.
• Hold each position for 1 minute per arm.

PART 2: MOBILITY (8 Minutes)

1. Thoracic Spine Rotations (2 Minutes)

• Start on hands and knees with one hand behind your neck.
• Rotate your upper body toward the hand that is up.
• Actively hold the end range for 2-3 seconds, then return to center.
• Perform 6-8 reps per side.

2. 90/90 Hip Transitions (2 Minutes)

• Sit on the floor with one leg in front at 90° and the other behind at 90°.
• Actively rotate your hips to switch sides, using your hands minimally for balance.
• Perform 8-10 slow transitions.

3. Active Frog Stretch (2 Minutes)

• Start on hands and knees with knees wide apart and feet turned out.
• Actively push your hips back and hold for 2-3 seconds, then return forward.
• Perform 8-10 slow reps.

4. Overhead Squat Hold (2 Minutes)

• Hold an empty barbell or dowel overhead.
• Lower as deep into a squat as you can while keeping your arms locked out, chest tall, and the barbell directly overhead.
• Position your hands as close together as you can while maintaining proper form.
• Hold the bottom position for 10-15 seconds, then rise.
• Perform 6-8 reps.

• Athletes can run at any pace they would like here. The major goal is just to put some miles on the feet and build the aerobic base.
• Running in a purely aerobic state stimulates multiple adaptations within the body that are good for our overall metabolism, daily function, recovery, and health metrics.
• Intended Intensity: RPE 2-4
• Fitness Attribute Improved: Aerobic Endurance

• 30-50 Minute Run, Bike, Row, Ski, or Ruck
• 7,000-12,000m Row
• 14,000-24,000m Bike Erg
• 350-600 Calorie Echo Bike
• 5,600-9,600m Ski

Roll out feet with a lacrosse ball
Roll out calves with a foam roller
Quad stretch
Big toe stretch against a wall
15 Calf raises (weight on ball of foot, knee slightly bent) - left leg
15 Calf raises (weight on ball of foot, knee slightly bent) - right leg
20 single-leg hops per leg

2 Rounds:
10 Meter Tip Toe Walk
10 Meter Pull Knee To Chest (alternating)
10 Meter Pogo Hops Forward
10 Meter Butt Kicks
10 Meter Quick Feet Foot Taps (forward)