DrTri Endurance Conditioning Workout DVD
This is the video version of my DrTri Endurance Conditioning Class. It is essentially a 'virtual one-on-one workout' that you follow along. Very simple, very straightforward, and very challenging. At first glance it looks a lot easier than it is. Numerous people have commented that they were surprised at how much they sweated, how challenging it was, and how sore (good sore) they were 2 days later.
This workout is designed to increase the functional stability and fitness of what I refer to as your fulcrum(s). Your fulcrum(s) is/are the stabilizing areas/joints of your body that you 'lever' against to create movement. The major fulcrums of your body are the back, hips, and shoulders. These areas are designed to be strong and durable so that you can swim, bike, run, etc. utilizing your levers, i.e. your arms and legs. The majority of injuries that I see in my clinic (especially in endurance athletes) arise from weakness of the fulcrums of the body and the levers are "overpowering" the fulcrums. Not only does this lead to injury, but it also creates a very inefficient bio-mechanical machine. This may be fine for one or two repetitions of an activity, but spread that out over a few miles or a long day and the inefficiency magnifies and creates undue fatigue and/or injury.
The only 'equipment' that you need is a heavy object (dumbbell, medicine ball, etc.) and some reference objects (cones, plastic cups, etc.). Again, you will be impressed with how intense and challenging the workout is with only this basic equipment.
You can order the DVD here or call the office at 206.932.7943
Seriously, it is a great workout that is very effective and great for winter training to prepare your body for the long miles ahead during the spring and summer!
-DrTri