Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue Health & Wellness

PBG Monthly Workouts

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.

ACTIVE RECOVERY DAY WORK-OUT 1

Main Workout

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
1 x 30 seconds
Squeeze gluteals during stretch
PVC dowel for balance
Elevate foot on foam roller or step
10x
Single leg
Seated
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
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
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

Content

UPPER BODY WORKOUT 1

Preparation

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
10x
Single leg
Seated
10x
Add weight
PVC dowel
10x
Increase hip flexion
Lie on back
20x
Single leg
Straighten elbows
1x
Weighted ball
Lower arm placement on wall
X10
Single leg
Seated
5x each direction

Main Workout

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
3 sets of 6-12
Weighted vest
Use resistance band assist as shown in video
1 set of 6-20
Increase ball weight
Lighter ball
3 sets of 6 I, Y, T
Increase weight
Lie on bench

Cool Down

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modifications
1 x 30 seconds
Lean side to be stretched into wall
Lacrosse ball between shoulder and wall
Lower arm position
1 x 30 seconds
Squeeze gluteals during stretch
PVC dowel for balance
1 x 30 seconds
Pull toes toward body
Point toes toward ceiling
10x upper thoracic
10x mid thoracic
Use Deep tissue foam roller
Seated in chair
10x
Exhale at bottom of arch position
Pillow under waist area
1 x 30 seconds
Pull toes toward body
Point toes forward
1 x 30 seconds
Elevate back leg
10x
Exhale at bottom of arch position
Pillow under waist area

LOWER BODY 1

Preparation

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
10x
Single leg
Seated

Main Workout

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
1 set of 20 reps warm-up
3 sets of 6-12
Increase weight
Full depth squat when catching the clean
Hang Power clean (start with bar above knee)
3 sets of 6-12 each leg
Double leg bridge
3 sets of 6 steps to right and left
Wider steps
No resistance band
3 sets of 6-12 each direction
Step further away to increase tension on band/cable
Perform in mini squat position
3 sets of 6-12
Partial range

Cool Down

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modifications
10x upper thoracic
10x mid thoracic
Use Deep tissue foam roller
Seated in chair
1 x 30 second hold
Slant board standing
1 x 30 seconds
Squeeze gluteals during stretch
PVC dowel for balance
Elevate foot on foam roller or step
1 x 30 seconds
Pull toes toward body
Point toes toward ceiling

TOTAL BODY 1

Preparation

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
10x
Single leg
Seated
10x
Add weight
PVC dowel
10x
Add lift-off
Decrease range
1x
Weighted ball
Lower arm placement on wall

Main Workout

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
3 sets of 6-12
Feet together
Increase weight
Decrease weight
3 sets of 6-12
Add weight
Lower safety bar/pins
Raise safety bar/pins
3 sets of 6-12 each direction
Dumbbell in hand
3 sets of 6 I, Y, T
Increase weight
Lie on bench

Cool Down

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modifications
1 x 30 seconds
Lean side to be stretched into wall
Lacrosse ball between shoulder and wall
Lower arm position
1 x 30 seconds
Squeeze gluteals during stretch
PVC dowel for balance
1 x 30 seconds
Pull toes toward body
Point toes toward ceiling
10x upper thoracic
10x mid thoracic
Use Deep tissue foam roller
Seated in chair
10x
Exhale at bottom of arch position
Pillow under waist area

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