core strength Archives | https://rollerderbyathletics.com/tag/core-strength/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:20:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 https://i0.wp.com/rollerderbyathletics.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-RDA-logo-square-512-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 core strength Archives | https://rollerderbyathletics.com/tag/core-strength/ 32 32 41369847 Get Stronger Plow Stops for Derby https://rollerderbyathletics.com/stronger-plow-stops/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/stronger-plow-stops/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:49:20 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=42117 What are the two things we should practice the most in roller derby? Jam starts (cause they are guaranteed to happen every single jam), and… plow stops! You can use stronger plow stops about a hundred times per jam so it’s a solid strategy to make sure yours are sharp as f*ck. You need three […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/stronger-plow-stops/feed/ 4 42117 Stability Workout At Home https://rollerderbyathletics.com/stability-workout-at-home/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/stability-workout-at-home/#respond Thu, 10 May 2018 17:40:10 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=41670 Stability workouts are critical for derby! This kind of training makes us feel more solid on the track. It helps us absorb hits and stay in-bounds. It makes us stronger in a braced formation. AND – very important – it also helps us to avoid injuries. In today’s quick video, I’ve got seven simple stability […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/stability-workout-at-home/feed/ 0 41670 Four Hacks to Make Push-Ups Easier https://rollerderbyathletics.com/make-push-ups-easier/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/make-push-ups-easier/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2016 03:05:32 +0000 http://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=19887 Push-Ups. Love them or hate them, they’re here to stay. They are an excellent, equipment free way to train multiple muscle groups simultaneously, which is why trainers like me like them so much! Plus, with all the bracing going on in roller derby today, more than ever we skaters need strong backs, shoulders, chests, and […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/make-push-ups-easier/feed/ 2 19887 All-Star Extra: Engage Your Core https://rollerderbyathletics.com/all-star-engage-your-core/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/all-star-engage-your-core/#respond Tue, 24 Nov 2015 16:53:40 +0000 http://www.rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=7726   Hey there, All-Stars! :) Click here to go back to the main post with full explanation. Print and take this with you: Pre-hab CORE Printable Here’s the drill. This entire sequence will take you just under 10 minutes to complete. Meet your TVA: Isometric contraction – 3 x 8 seconds. Strengthen your TVA: Dead Bug x […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/all-star-engage-your-core/feed/ 0 7726 Pre-Hab: How to Engage Your Core https://rollerderbyathletics.com/engage-your-core/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/engage-your-core/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2015 16:45:55 +0000 http://www.rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=7718 In the video below I will walk you through a couple of simple exercises to help you learn how to engage your core. Once you’ve become acquainted with those muscles and the feeling of engaging them, you’ll be ready to try the strengthening exercises that follow!

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/engage-your-core/feed/ 14 7718 All-Star Bounce With Me Workout https://rollerderbyathletics.com/allstar-bounce/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/allstar-bounce/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:25:24 +0000 http://www.rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=6684 If you're looking to work your roller derby endurance, AND your explosive speed all in one session, this is the HIIT workout for you!

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/allstar-bounce/feed/ 0 6684 Bounce With Me HIIT Workout https://rollerderbyathletics.com/bounce-hiit/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/bounce-hiit/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2015 01:11:02 +0000 http://www.rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=6678 If you're looking to work your roller derby endurance, AND your explosive speed all in one session, this is the HIIT workout for you!

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/bounce-hiit/feed/ 1 6678 The Gun Show Workout https://rollerderbyathletics.com/gun-show/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/gun-show/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:49:58 +0000 http://www.rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=6166 If you have a lower body injury, this workout is dedicated to you! Work your upper body and core and be strong for your return to skating.

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/gun-show/feed/ 9 6166 The Gun Show – All-Star extras https://rollerderbyathletics.com/gun-show-allstar/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/gun-show-allstar/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:49:43 +0000 http://www.rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=6171 If you have a lower body injury, this workout is dedicated to you! Work your upper body and core and be strong for your return to skating.

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/gun-show-allstar/feed/ 0 6171 The 25,000 Fan Pyramid Workout https://rollerderbyathletics.com/pyramid/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/pyramid/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2015 11:22:24 +0000 http://www.rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=5077 What's got 25,000 thumbs and loves burpees?? Roller Derby Athletics' fans, that's what! Come celebrate with this 25,000 Fan Pyramid workout.

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/pyramid/feed/ 3 5077 Jump Jive ‘n’ Roll Derby Workout https://rollerderbyathletics.com/jump-jive/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/jump-jive/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2015 02:25:05 +0000 http://www.rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=4704 Swing dancing puns for all! Get your victory rolls set and your saddle shoes tied up tight. This workout is going to have you jumping, juking, rolling, and building great derby skills...

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/jump-jive/feed/ 2 4704 Killer Core 251 All-Star Extras https://rollerderbyathletics.com/killer-core-251-allstar/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 05:23:02 +0000 http://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=4375 I bring you the Killer Core 251 workout! Revamped, updated, and with one extra rep added for good measure! Cause everybody loves a sequel...

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