Add It Up: A High-Energy WOD That Hits Everything
Ready to get your heart racing and muscles fired up? Today’s GRIT WOD is called Add It Up, and it’s designed to challenge your full body, one move at a time. This isn’t just about physical strength—it’s about stamina, mental grit, and building confidence with every rep. Whether you’re looking to boost your endurance, improve your fighting form, or simply crush a killer workout, this is the session for you.
This high-energy circuit is a mix of strength, cardio, and combat fitness techniques. Perfect for all levels, this group fitness class at the Academy of Self Defense in Santa Clara blends traditional bodyweight training with powerful striking combos. And here’s the fun part—you’re adding on each movement as you go. It’s like fitness math with sweat as your proof!
Here’s how Add It Up works:
You’ll start with burpees, then add punches, then burpees + punches + squats, and so on until you’re doing the full sequence. Each round builds on the last, testing your cardio, coordination, and focus.
The Movement List:
- Burpees – The classic. Explosive, full-body, and guaranteed to spike your heart rate.
- Punches – Throw fast and strong straight punches. Think speed and control.
- Squats – Drive through the heels and feel the leg burn.
- Roundhouse Kicks – Precision and power! Kick from the hip and keep your guard up.
- Elbows – Sharp and strong! Rotate the hips, aim with intention.
- Jumping Jacks – A cardio classic to keep the body moving.
- Sit-Ups – Finish strong with core work to tighten and tone.
By the end, you’ll have strung together a total-body sequence that delivers strength training, cardio conditioning, and real-world combat fitness skills—all in one dynamic WOD.
Equipment Needed: None! Just your body, some space, and your determination.
Time: About 20–30 minutes depending on your pace
Skill Level: All fitness levels welcome
Home Workout Options:
No gym? No problem. This WOD is 100% bodyweight, making it one of the best home workout options out there. You can do this in your living room, backyard, or even while traveling.
Modifications:
- Beginners: Step back instead of jumping for burpees. Keep punches light and focus on form.
- Advanced: Add a push-up to your burpee or wear a weighted vest to up the challenge.
Tips to Crush Add It Up:
- Pace yourself in the early rounds—you’ll need that energy later.
- Focus on technique with your strikes. Clean punches and elbows are more effective than flailing fast.
- Breathe consistently. Don’t hold your breath when things get tough.
- Warm up before and cool down after to keep your body injury-free and ready for more tomorrow.
Remember, every drop of sweat today makes you stronger tomorrow. This isn’t just a workout—it’s a confidence boost, a stress relief, and a reminder that you can push past what you thought was your limit.
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