STEP: Everlasting endurance
with Stephen Parker
I like to challenge clients and participants that have higher
levels of fitness with a workout that is both high intensity and
contains high impact moves. Plyometric moves are excellent
for increasing fitness and bone density. For this workout I have
developed a series of squat jumps on and off the step, as well
as some bodyweight ones with burpies, to really give them a
challenge and up their cardiovascular endurance. I recommend
gradually building this routine up over a few weeks and then,
once participants’ fitness has increased, smashing out a couple
of sets in their entirety.
ROPES: Battling ropes for endurance
with Dan Henderson
Although often used to develop anaerobic endurance, the battling
rope can also be a terrific tool for developing aerobic endurance.
The key is to utilise the full body and power the movement through
hip flexion and extension, and to establish a steady, continuous
tempo. As you master the movement, gradually increase your
time intervals with the rope. You may start with 1:1 work/rest
intervals of 30 seconds, before progressing to 35/25, then 40/20
and onwards. It’s possible to complete 20+ minutes adopting this
approach. Build the endurance in multiple planes of motion by
changing the direction of the torso in relation to the anchor point.
This will further enhance your core stability and control.
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PRESENTER PROFILE:
VIRGINIA WINSEMANN
Growing up in northern Germany, Virginia was very
active in swimming, gymnastics, ballet, horse riding
and jiu jitsu.
After a career in hotel management a change in
direction beckoned, and in 1999 Virginia became a
fitness professional, training in yoga, aerobics, Step,
aqua and Pilates. Working tirelessly at her career,
she quickly transitioned from instructor to presenter
and educator. She is now the Global Master Trainer
for both bodyART® and deepWORK™ by Robert
Steinbacher, an international yoga teacher (Yoga
Alliance), aerobic and Step instructor, group fitness
instructor (IronSystem™,) Flexi-Bar® instructor and
aqua fitness educator.
Virginia is known for her unending support and
her workshops and classes are characterised by
passion, energy, calmness and a divine sense of
humour. Australian Fitness Network’s Lifetime
Achievement Award Winner, Lisa Westlake, who
trained with Virginia to become a bodyART trainer,
said ‘Virginia’s integrity and passion was infectious,
she further consolidated for me the amazing
benefits and the way bodyART balances high
energy and mindfulness.’
Of her life in fitness, Virginia says ‘I have no
occupation – I have a vocation.’
For information about the 2017 bodyART Australian
Instructor Training Tour visit bodyartaustralia.com
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