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Apr 6, 2025

KSAC PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW-20250407

KS Athletic Club Weekly Programming Preview: April 7–13

Welcome back to another edition of the KSAC Programming Preview—your weekly insight into what’s coming up in classes and how to get the most out of your training. This week, we're mixing things up with a new format: instead of listing each day’s workout in detail, we’re focusing on key highlights and themes, along with a deeper dive into two contrasting workouts. Let’s get into it.

🗓 Weekly Overview

Here’s a quick glance at the training focus for each day:

  • Monday: Benchmark workout – High intensity
  • Tuesday: Push + longer conditioning
  • Wednesday: Aerobic endurance
  • Thursday: Skill and accessory emphasis
  • Friday: Posterior chain focus
  • Saturday: Partner workouts + Saturday Sweat
  • Sunday: Weekly class wrap-up

Each day brings a different focus to help you build well-rounded fitness throughout the week.

💥 Workout Spotlight #1: Fran (Monday – CrossFit)

We’re kicking the week off with a CrossFit classic: Fran.

Workout:
21-15-9 reps for time

  • Thrusters
  • Pull-ups

This one is short, intense, and deceptively simple. The goal is maximum effort in minimal time. But intensity doesn’t mean going to failure—our recommendation is to set a strategy with your coach. Whether you’re going unbroken or breaking pull-ups into manageable sets, the focus should be on minimizing rest and maintaining consistency.

Pro Tips:

  • Don’t redline on the thrusters—pace just enough to keep moving.
  • Choose pull-up reps that push you without making you stop and stare at the bar.
  • Discuss a game plan before class and stick to it.

🔁 Workout Spotlight #2: Saturday Sweat – Long Intervals

Saturday flips the script with a 40-minute grinder focused on pacing and sustainability.

Format:
Every 8 minutes x 5 rounds:

  • 3 minutes cardio (your choice – bike, run, row, etc.)
  • 3 minutes Turkish Get-Ups (L + R)
  • 20 Jump Lunges (10 each leg)
  • 20 Russian Twists
  • 20 Sit-ups (or GHD Sit-ups if available)

Unlike Fran’s sprint, this is a test of consistency and movement quality. Expect about 6 minutes of work and 2 minutes of rest per round. This is your chance to dial in technique, control your breathing, and stay smooth under fatigue.

Key Focus Points:

  • Cardio output during the 3-minute opener sets the tone.
  • Quality reps matter on Turkish Get-Ups—slow is smooth, smooth is fast.
  • Transitions between movements should be quick but calm.
  • If you're breathing heavy, can you still move well?

🧠 Final Thoughts

This week offers two perfect examples of energy system variety—Fran pushes short-duration, high-intensity limits, while Saturday’s Sweat builds endurance and stamina. Both are equally important, and both offer big wins if approached with intention.

Tips to get the most out of the week:

  • Set a strategy with your coach before class.
  • Log your scores—it helps track progress and guide future workouts.
  • Bring the effort—no matter the pace, keep the quality high.

Let’s have a great week, team! See you in class. Let’s sweat smart and finish strong. 💪

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