Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue Health & Wellness

Active Recovery Day Workout 1

Exercise is not without its risks and this or any other exercise program many result in injury. As with any exercise program, if at any point during your workout you begin to feel faint, dizzy or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and consult a medical professional. You should rely on your own review, inquiry and assessment as to the accuracy of any information made available within this program or via this web site.

Warm Up

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
Cardio (open choice)
10-minutes Zone 2 (*60-70% heart rate max)
Zone 3 (*70-80% heart rate max) or Weighted vest if stairs/treadmill
Zone 1 (*50-60% heart rate max)
Heart Rate Maximum Formulas Training Formula:

220-age = maximum heart rate: Train at the desired % of this maximum heart rate

Main Workout

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
10x
Increase hip flexion
Lie on back
1 x 30 seconds
Squeeze gluteals during stretch
PVC dowel for balance
Elevate foot on foam roller or step
10x
Single leg
Seated
3 sets 6-12
Raise back leg off ground during descent
No weight
1 x 30 seconds
Pull toes toward body
Point toes toward ceiling
Maximum 60 second hold each side
Add leg lift
Knees bent on floor
3 sets of 6-12 each direction
Dumbbell in hand
10 x each arm/leg
Raise same side arm/leg
Perform arm & leg separately
30x
Push-up position
Perform on wall standing
10x each way
Increase hold time
1 x 60 seconds
1 leg bridge
Straighten elbows
3 sets 6-12 reps
Increase resistance
Decrease Resistance
1 x 30 seconds
Lean side to be stretched into wall
Lacrosse ball between shoulder and wall
Lower arm position
10x
Exhale at bottom of arch position
Pillow/padding under waist area
10x
Elbows and forearms contact wall
10x upper thoracic
10x mid thoracic
Use Deep tissue foam roller
Seated in chair

As always, adjust reps & weights to your fitness level.