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Tag: Monday Movie

Monday Movie: Inspirational

Posted on July 26, 2010 by rdwoodruff

It may not be a workout, but check out this guy’s incredible technique despite his physical limitation. Listen for his time at the end of the clip – incredible!

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Monday Movie: Kinesthetic Memory for Freestyle

Posted on July 19, 2010 by rdwoodruff

An interesting way to construct or correct a stroke with Dr. Rein Haljand.

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Monday Movie: V-Ups with a Pull Buoy

Posted on July 12, 2010 by rdwoodruff

From the GoSwim series, an improved twist on a classic dryland exercise.

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Monday Movie: The Bulgarian Bag

Posted on July 5, 2010 by rdwoodruff

Don’t have a weight room? You can do some awesome exercises using the Bulgarian Bag. Find instructions on how to make one for $2 here.

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Monday Movie: One-Leg Partner Punches

Posted on June 29, 2010 by rdwoodruff

Ryan Woodruff
Head Coach
Lynchburg YMCA

Holding one leg off the ground makes this exercise an excellent core activator

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Monday Movie: TRX Exercises

Posted on June 21, 2010 by rdwoodruff
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Monday Movie: Team Ab-Rollers

Posted on June 7, 2010 by rdwoodruff

Ryan Woodruff
Ryan.d.woodruf@gmail.com

This requires teamwork and some core strength!

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Monday Movie: Sky Frog Vertical Kicks

Posted on May 31, 2010 by rdwoodruff
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Monday Movie: Spiderman Sled Crawls

Posted on May 24, 2010 by rdwoodruff
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Movie Monday: Hip Strength/Mobility Drill

Posted on May 17, 2010 by rdwoodruff

This is a terrific series for breaststrokers

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Monday Movie: Spiderman Hold

Posted on May 10, 2010 by rdwoodruff
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Movie Monday: Reverse Spiderman Crawl

Posted on May 3, 2010 by rdwoodruff
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Movie Monday: Animal Exercise

Posted on April 26, 2010 by rdwoodruff
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Movie Mondays: Frog Springs

Posted on April 19, 2010 by rdwoodruff

Will try to post a swimming or dryland movie each Monday – we’ll see how long it can last. This one is a good total body exercise!

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