The user is a dog bather soon to become a dog groomer, where earning potential increases with the number of dogs groomed, making speed crucial. The job is labor-intensive, involving lifting and moving quickly with reluctant animals. They have been strength training with dumbbells for a month and noticed improvements. The user seeks additional exercises to enhance their speed and efficiency while grooming, currently performing various dumbbell and kettlebell exercises along with stretching for soreness relief.
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I think CrossFit could be a great fit for you if you are open to joining a CrossFit gym. It involves lifting weights quickly and intensely.
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Incorporating cardio and moving quickly between exercises in a circuit or WOD style can enhance your workout. However, building an aerobic base through activities like jogging, cycling, or using the elliptical will further improve your performance.
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Thank you! I’ll explore circuit and WOD styles!
I will also work on incorporating jogging into my daily routine!
Consider performing strength training slowly, with each repetition lasting 15-20 seconds, and without resting between reps for 3-5 minutes. This method enhances both strength and endurance. It’s known as “super-slow strength training,” and you can look up its benefits. I spent six years as a personal fitness trainer teaching this technique.
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It’s a tricky concept. For squats, take 10 seconds to lower yourself, then 10 seconds to rise without locking your knees at the top. Repeat this for 3 minutes, focusing on the timer instead of counting reps. It’s quite challenging!
I’ll start this afternoon. I love the idea of boosting strength and endurance at the same time to improve my speed.
How about plyometrics?
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I just wanted to remind you not to forget about stretching and working out your wrists. You can find some effective exercises online. I experienced wrist pain from repetitive movements when I did grooming.
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I will start that for sure! I’ll make it a regular part of my routine with wrist stretching.
You’ll develop a routine for bathing the dogs, and that will help you become more efficient.
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Improving flexibility and core strength is essential for bending and lifting tasks. Yoga and Pilates can be beneficial, along with specific weightlifting exercises for core strength. You’ll be glad you took these steps to prevent back pain in the future.
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I can not afford classes, but I’ll check out YouTube videos. My flexibility is poor, and I don’t think my core is strong yet, so I see the benefits.
Incorporating cardio can be helpful, even if it seems energy-intensive. Starting with sessions once a weekend can lead to noticeable improvements. Additionally, doing cardio after work has boosted my energy for the next day.
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This emphasizes the importance of agility exercises like ladder and cone drills for speed, core workouts such as planks and Russian twists for stability, plyometric movements like jump squats and burpees for power, and functional exercises like farmer’s carries and weighted step-ups.
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To enhance your performance, focus on mobility training for flexibility, maintain a proper diet for energy and consider using a waist belt for back support. With experience, you’ll improve your speed and discover efficient techniques, so invest in both your professional and physical training.
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I am gradually cutting calories to lose about 30 pounds and have a whey protein shake daily to meet my goal of 100 grams of protein. I’m also interested in finding hacks to improve my routine. I bought a back brace but haven’t used it yet, as I often forget about it, and I plan to see if it helps.