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
3 sets of 6-12 each direction
Dumbbell in hand
3 sets of 6-12 each arm/leg
Perform arm & leg separatel
1 x 30 seconds
Lean side to be stretched into wall
Lacrosse ball between shoulder and wall
Lower arm position
10x
10x each way
10 x
Increase hip flexion
Lie on back
3 sets 6-12
Raise back leg off ground during descent
No weight
3 sets 6-12 reps
Increase resistance
Decrease Resistance
10x
Exhale at bottom of arch position
Pillow/padding under waist area
1 x 30 seconds
Squeeze gluteals during stretch
Elevate foot on foam roller or step
10x upper thoracic
10x mid thoracic
Use Deep tissue GRID foam roller
Use soft foam roller

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