30:30 Static-Dynamic Turkey Day Burner Circuit By Sarah Rippel, Author of “Build ‘N Burn”   In my article “The Static-Dynamic EMOM Format for Conditioning Workouts,” I explained one of my favorite ways to structure conditioning circuits. In this format, you perform an exercise where you are holding a position for time, then alternate that with one that involves total-body movement, & continue in this manner using 2-4 exercises.   I feel the static-dynamic structure Read more [...]

The Static-Dynamic EMOM Format for Conditioning Workouts By Sarah Rippel, Author of “Build ‘N Burn”   Yes, I talk about EMOMs a lot! I use them allll the time with my clients & they are a staple in my own programming.   Here is one of my favorite ways to structure EMOMs for conditioning! I feel this format allows people to work at the appropriate level of intensity & it can be adjusted to suit individual levels.   I came up with the very creative “Static-Dynamic” Read more [...]

Density Training for Metabolic Conditioning & Strength Work By Sarah Rippel, Author of “Build ‘N Burn”   It is never a bad idea to have an arsenal of training strategies available to plug in to your clients’ programming! If we wish to keep people progressing, we must create solid programs that keep our clients right on the edge of their ability. In addition, we must introduce enough variety to create a stimulus AND make things exciting!   Density training is a method Read more [...]

Using Cluster Sets To Spice Up Strength Programming By Sarah Rippel, “Author of Build ‘N Burn”   I have been asked more than a handful of times by fitness professionals what I do to “keep my clients from getting bored” with their programs. All too often, I get the feeling that many fit pros out there are attempting to constantly change things up with the assumption that their clients will quickly grow tired of doing the same routine consistently. The problem here is that we must Read more [...]

4 Wall Ball Conditioning Workouts+4 Tips to Improve Wall Ball Technique(Videos) By Sarah Rippel, author of Build ‘N Burn   Wall Balls are a great exercise for conditioning work…if you do them efficiently! If your technique isn’t great, you will not be able to maintain an appropriate level of intensity. Instead, you’ll be wasting energy and time. Also, your heart rate will probably be higher than what is desirable for effective conditioning work. Here are my four tips for better Read more [...]

Unique Functional Conditioning Circuit (+Videos) By Sarah Rippel, author of Build ‘N Burn   I am a BIG fan of conditioning workouts that are sustainable, meaning continuous movement can be performed without the need to stop & rest for chunks of time. I also explain these types of workouts as not having an intensity of "OMG I am about to die!" The word "functional" is played-out in 2018, but it gets the point across here. Each of the movements requires total-body integration Read more [...]

Using a Tempo Focus with Build ‘N Burn Workouts By Sarah Rippel, author of Build ‘N Burn   The concept of tempo is not a new one, but it has become more popular in recent years regarding strength programming. Tempo is basically the speed at which a rep is performed. It can be easily integrated into the original Build ‘N Burn programming to create an entirely different training experience!   The goal is to emphasize time under tension (TUT) by placing deliberate emphasis Read more [...]

Your Most Important Fitness Business System, Program Design     Which of the following sounds more logical to you?   A bunch of random exercises thrown together to look like a plan or a well thought out plan, set, complete and ready for delivery?   You can decide or maybe I can help you decide.   Any fitness professional, worth the amount of their client’s hard earned cash, understands the importance of an organized system.   As fitness business owners, we Read more [...]

Speed Ladder + Static Core Continuous 30-Second Circuit Version 2.0 By Sarah Rippel, Author of Build ‘N Burn   One of my favorite things about being a fitness professional is the fact that it gives me a creative outlet. I can take what I know about human movement, strength training, energy systems, and programming and make it my own, while ultimately shaping the experience around the goals of each person I train. When you have a firm grasp of the principles, you can create an environment Read more [...]

Build ‘N Burn Remix Workouts: V1.0 By Sarah Rippel -Author of Build N Burn I love taking old workouts and making them new, and feel this is something all of us should do! Didn’t mean to rhyme, but felt it was about time…okay, really though. 🙂 I will be sharing some remixed BNB workouts with y’all in upcoming articles. Let’s kick off this series by giving the Burn B workout from Phase 2 a little spin! Video NOTE: 5 rounds = 10 minutes NOT 5 minutes The original workout uses Read more [...]