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  Beach Volleyball Workout

beach volleyball
Get ready for the beach! Beach volleyball is a sport has acclaimed international popularity. A great way to get in shape, soak in the sun and enjoy the beach. Beach volleyball leagues are popular throughout the country - even if you don't live near the ocean. Look for leagues in your park district, nearby lakes and of course ocean side settings. Bally Total Fitness has designed a workout that will assist you with improving your volleyball game. The strength training portion of the workout will enable you to jump higher, while the cardiovascular portion of the workout will enable you to maintain your energy near the end of those grueling matches. Try our workout and you will be on your way to winning that first place trophy in your league.
 Warm-Up
 5-10 minutes of low intensity aerobic exercise such as walking, biking, or jogging until you break a light sweat.

 Strength training
Perform each movement slowly while keeping the weight under control.

For each exercise, perform 1 set of 8-12 repetitions
Legs
-  Lying Leg Press
-  Leg Extension
-  Lying Leg Curl
-  Standing Calf Raise 		Chest
-  Chest Press Machine

Back
-  Seated Row Machine

Shoulders
-  Shoulder Press Machine		 Abdominals
-  Abdominal Crunch Machine

Arms
-  Arm Curl Machine
-  Tricep Pushdown


 Cardiovascular training

To significantly improve your cardiovascular endurance, consider the following information. Cardiovascular exercise should be performed 3-5 days per week for 20-60 minutes. Your heart rate should be between 55-90 percent of your predicted maximum heart rate, which is 220 minus your age. Cardiovascular activities are rhythmical, repetitive, continuous, and involve large muscle groups. Biking, running, swimming, stair climbing, and cross country skiing are all examples of cardiovascular activities.

 Other Tips
-  Allow 48-72 hours between strength training sessions. Strength training workouts should be performed 2-3 days per week.
-  Perform strength training activities after volleyball practices or games.
-  Incorporate stretching into your routine during each workout.
-  Stretch after a warm-up or at the end of your workout when muscles are warm.
-  Repeat each stretch 3-5 times for all major muscle groups.
-  Hold each stretch for 10-30 seconds and do not bounce while stretching.
-  Your fitness level will improve during the initial 4-6 weeks. After this improvement phase, you may add additional sets and exercises to your strength training routine.

Bally Total Fitness recommends consulting with your doctor as well as a knowledgeable fitness instructor before starting this workout or beginning any exercise program.