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Hight Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) With Coach Willy

This workout is designed to accommodate various movement abilities, including Parkinson's challenges.

Introduction

  • Welcome from Coach Willy for CenterforMovementChallenges.org.
  • Goal: Start with moderate activity, gradually increase to high intensity for cardio and strength benefits.
  • This workout is designed to accommodate various movement abilities, including Parkinson's challenges.

Warm-Up: Butt Kickers

How to Perform:

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, aligned with hips.
  2. Shift your weight side to side while bringing your heels toward your glutes.
  3. Maintain posture and strike heels back down steadily.
  4. Adjust speed based on your comfort level.

Knee and Ankle Touch Warm-Up

How to Perform:

  1. Alternate touching your right hand to your left ankle and vice versa.
  2. Keep your posture upright and avoid leaning forward excessively.
  3. Build coordination and raise heart rate gradually.

Dynamic Moves

High Knees:

  • Lift knees across your centerline for added hip mobility.

Gate Flies:

  • Narrow your stance and step forward, alternating with controlled back steps.
  • Great for balance and coordination.

Skater Squats:

  • Combine wide movements with reaching opposite hands to feet.
  • Engage the entire body for stability and strength.

Fast Feet Drills

Key Points:

  • Start with jogging in place, focusing on lifting heels and pumping arms.
  • Add directional movements (forward, back, side-to-side) for agility improvement.

Combination Drills

Hurdles and Fast Feet:

  • Alternate 8 seconds of fast feet with 8 seconds of high-knee hurdles.
  • Maintain control while progressively increasing intensity.

Leg Strength Builders

Bunny Hops:

  • Perform small, controlled jumps in a squat position, focusing on stability.

Squats:

  • Aim for shallow squats, 3-5 inches below the waistline.
  • Keep shoulders upright and maintain balance.

Modified Lunges:

  • Stagger legs off the centerline for increased safety.
  • Raise the back heel and perform controlled dips to protect knees.

Cool Down

  • Take deep breaths and recover.
  • Rehydrate and reflect on personal intensity adjustments.

Key takeaways

  • Gradually increase intensity while maintaining proper posture and balance.
  • Modify exercises to suit individual movement abilities and comfort.
  • Focus on consistent form over speed for maximum benefit and safety.

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