Rocket Workouts!

Over the past two weeks, students at SDA Elementary have been participating in some challenging, fun Rocket Workouts. A Rocket Workout is a session of exercise created by Mr. Recker. The workouts feature many types of movements and performance tasks that are designed to improve several aspects of fitness - speed, endurance, power, strength, etc. In the videos below, you will see a jump rope workout, interval training workouts, and a circuit training workout. Many of the workouts are designed around the principal of short intense bouts, followed by periods of rest or very low intensity movement. For example, doing a set of sprints or mat jumps for 60 seconds, followed by rest or walking for 60 seconds. There has been some great research done in regards to interval training. When comparing interval training with classical aerobic (cardio) training, interval training produced equal gains in aerobic capacity, while also increasing anaerobic capacity. Classic aerobic training only produced gains in aerobic capacity. And the great part about it, interval training can be done in 1/3 the time! Interval training also helps increase insulin sensitivity and muscle growth.

Check out the studies below if you'd like to read more about this.

http://jap.physiology.org/cgi/content/abstract/98/6/1985

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2375551/



And now for the videos. Watch SDA students improve their health as they perform some serious Rocket Workouts!