upper body Archives | https://rollerderbyathletics.com/tag/upper-body/ Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:56:57 +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 upper body Archives | https://rollerderbyathletics.com/tag/upper-body/ 32 32 41369847 Build Your Foundation with These Core Workouts https://rollerderbyathletics.com/build-your-foundation-with-these-core-workouts/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/build-your-foundation-with-these-core-workouts/#respond Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:56:53 +0000 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=56428 Core work is essential for everyone across the board, as a strong core is the foundation of a resilient kinetic chain. Walking, picking things up, and many other movements would be impossible without it. Sometimes, it can be a struggle to strengthen the core when some exercises cause pain or discomfort to the back; in […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/build-your-foundation-with-these-core-workouts/feed/ 0 56428 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 My Best Derby Training Tips of 2016 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/2016-derby-training-tips/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/2016-derby-training-tips/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2016 18:56:46 +0000 http://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=21850 The absolute best of the blog from the last twelve months. These are the posts that got you talking, liking, sharing and – hopefully - getting a little better on your skates every single day.

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/2016-derby-training-tips/feed/ 2 21850 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 “Cardio Circuit Situation” Workout https://rollerderbyathletics.com/cardio-circuit-situation/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/cardio-circuit-situation/#respond Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:52:48 +0000 http://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=12018 Workout Focus: Full Body, Endurance You Need: a timer or stopwatch, step/bench/chair. OPTIONAL: dumbbells, skipping rope. Suggested Warmup: 50 jumping jacks | 20 half squats | 20 wall push-ups | 20 good mornings | 20 full squats | 20 walking lunges | 20 arm circles each direction OR the Super Quick Warm-Up Routine. >> quick link back […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/cardio-circuit-situation/feed/ 0 12018 The Power Jam Workout https://rollerderbyathletics.com/rocktober-power-jam/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/rocktober-power-jam/#respond Sat, 15 Oct 2016 13:00:57 +0000 http://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=11970 Workout Focus: Full Body, Endurance You Need: a timer or stopwatch Stability training: Cool down with 60s of Bird Dogs. Suggested Warmup: 50 jumping jacks | 20 half squats | 20 wall push-ups | 20 good mornings | 20 full squats | 20 walking lunges | 20 arm circles each direction. >> quick link back to […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/rocktober-power-jam/feed/ 0 11970 Turkey Trot Workout https://rollerderbyathletics.com/rocktober-turkey-trot/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/rocktober-turkey-trot/#respond Sat, 08 Oct 2016 15:00:05 +0000 http://rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=11905 Workout Focus: Full Body, Endurance You Need: a chair; a timer or stopwatch Stability Training: none today! Suggested Warmup: 50 jumping jacks | 20 x half squats | 20 x wall push-ups | 20 x good mornings | 20 x full squats | 20 walking lunges | 20 arm circles each direction. >> quick link back […]

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/rocktober-turkey-trot/feed/ 0 11905 A Hop in the Park Interval Workout https://rollerderbyathletics.com/hop-in-the-park/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/hop-in-the-park/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2016 21:16:56 +0000 http://www.rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=9882 When designed for derby, HIIT workouts are killer for building full body strength, endurance, and that endurance reserve you need at the end of a bout!

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/hop-in-the-park/feed/ 2 9882 The Advice that Got 11,023 Skaters Talking in 2015 https://rollerderbyathletics.com/top-roller-derby-advice-2015/ https://rollerderbyathletics.com/top-roller-derby-advice-2015/#respond Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:08:19 +0000 http://www.rollerderbyathletics.com/?p=8299 The absolute best of the blog from the last twelve months. These are the posts that got you talking, liking, sharing and – hopefully - getting a little better on your skates every single day.

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]]> https://rollerderbyathletics.com/top-roller-derby-advice-2015/feed/ 0 8299 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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