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Caregiver Series: Boxing and Fitness Routine with Coach Troy

Designed for caregivers supporting individuals with movement challenges.

Overview

This video focuses on mixing boxing combinations with traditional exercises in an interval format. The workout aims to build strength, endurance, and flexibility for caregivers. It begins with a dynamic warmup, moves into intense boxing and exercise rounds, and concludes with a cool-down and stretching session.

Key Takeaways

  1. Interval Training: Alternates one minute of boxing combinations with one minute of traditional exercises for a total of 20 minutes.
  2. Dynamic Warm-Up: Prepares the body with head rolls, shoulder stretches, and light cardio to prevent injury.
  3. Cool Down: Ends with deep breathing and full-body stretches for recovery.

Workout Breakdown

Warm-Up (5–7 minutes):

  • Head rolls (left, right, forward, and back).
  • Shoulder rolls (wide and small circles, forward and backward).
  • Arm hugs and light cardio with windmill toe touches and butt kickers.

Boxing + Exercise Intervals (20 minutes):

  • Boxing Combo: 4, 5, 6 (right hook, uppercuts).
  • Exercise: Jumping jacks or stepping variations.
  • Boxing Combo: 1, 6, 5, 2 (jab, uppercut, hook, cross).
  • Exercise: Knee-to-elbow crunches, alternating sides.
  • Boxing Combo: 3, 2, 3, 6 (hook, cross, hook, uppercut).
  • Exercise: Forward and backward shuffles.
  • Boxing Combo: 1, 1, 4, 5 (double jab, hook, uppercut).
  • Exercise: Cherry pickers with high knees.
  • Final Boxing Combo: 1, 6, 3, 4 (jab, uppercut, hook, cross).

Cool-Down (5 minutes):

  • Deep breathing exercises.
  • Stretch arms wide and across the chest, alternating sides.
  • Forward bend to touch toes, followed by a tippy-toe ballerina stretch.

Encouragement and Motivation

Coach Troy keeps the energy high with motivational phrases, reminding participants to take breaks when needed and to hydrate. The focus is on teamwork, perseverance, and progress.

Thank you for joining the Center for Movement Challenges caregiver fitness series. Remember to visit our website for more classes and resources. Stay strong and see you next time!

Key takeaways

  • Interval Training Boosts Fitness
  • Dynamic Warm-Up Matters
  • Stretch and Recover

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