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         Continued from page 18                       Lower body muscle               just say screw it.  You can have the  for is a gym at the destination and
        the morning so you can still make the         endurance (use resistance       best of both worlds.  The key is to  the second thing I do is make a plan.
        most of enjoying the day and evening.         band, db, and mb)               have a plan, remind yourself of your  Why?  Well I have goals, I want to
          • Keep track of your workouts (if           30-40  min.                     goals, and remember to relax and  set an example for my clients, and the
        you’re not trackin’ you’re slackin’)   Day 5: Recovery Day: Brisk             have some fun.  If you’re wondering  feeling of accomplishment knowing
          • Make sure you know exactly how            20 min. walk                    what I do on vacation, it’s option  you stayed on track is rewarding…
        to do the exercises you have scheduled  Active isolation stretches, dynamic   #2.  I like going south and enjoying  plus your beach pictures will look
          * I use my online program/ training  stretches, and few other light         the beach but the first thing I check  better!

        app to set up my athletes on vacation.  mobility-based exercises.
        This gives them video reference to  Think of how much these simple
        all exercises and a platform to insert  one  hour  or  less  training  sessions
        information and send me messages.     can help you continue to progress
          Here is an example of a plan I may  towards your goal and not diminish
        give to an athlete who is away for  the effects of the work you already
        week at the cottage that can bring some  put in.  Now think of completely
        training equipment (exercise bands,  taking the week off and consider
        light dumbbells, and a medicine ball)  which approach is wiser if you are
         Day 1: Aerobic conditioning:         serious about being elite.
                20 min jog                     What did the athlete who chose
                Mobility: 25-30 min. of       approach #2 gain by following the
                position specific exercises   example program?
                Flexibility: Stretching       •  Increased aerobic endurance
                routine 10 min.               •  Improved position specific
         Day 2: Warm Up: 5 Min jog              mobility and speed
                + 3-4 light sprints           •  Helped rid the body of toxins
                     Speed work: 40-45 minutes       from poor food/drink choices
                of short explosive burst          •  Maintained muscular endurance
         Day 3: Aerobic conditioning:           (maybe this was used as an
                20 min. jog                   active unload)
                Upper body muscle             • Gained mental edge “I can and
        endurance (use resistance             will take care of my business”
        band, db, and mb) 30-40  min.          So with the summer coming up and
         Day 4: Aerobic conditioning:         vacation time around the corner don’t
                20 min. jog                   think you need to just stay home or


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