I never thought of going there again so soon since I had a trial back early this year. So I tried my luck wondering if I could register for the open day despite the previous recent trial. They welcomed me =D. I saw the post for WOD for the open day. Skippingz... :O I can still recall the 5 minute skips... I puked...lots...of...air.
As advised by the blog - do arrive 15 mins earlier. Actually I did, until I wandered around the place wondering if those parking spots were actually reserved on a Saturday. I was really tempted to park nearby since the visitor's parking area is kinda far behind. I got tired of thinking, and just parked at the right place. As I walked to the gym, I saw many other cars parking nearby the gym. Damn... what the heck, lazy to care aite!
Arrived there, but the open day class has not started yet. Keep reading at the starting strength posters. Those are really good summary of squats and power cleans from the book...should have just take some pics!
I can't recall correctly the order of workouts, did not log it.
First was skipping (oh here it goes...). I did not skip for a long time, ever since my first trial. Heh, as usual, I jumped too high.. as though I'm trying to touch the ceiling with the ropes lol. So much as I was trying to skip, the background music was lady gaga's bad romance... reminded me of how I would train for the skips with some plates. I would occupy my hands with weights, and jump with that music... since its 4:56 (close to 5 mins for album version, not radio edit). After skipping, it was some partner effort of legs swinging...(no idea whats the exact name for it). Next: body squats and figure 8's.
Hehe, here comes my fav: Kettlebells. Trying/Practicing them before the WOD. Nice, got to learn another new workout. I got the green kettlebell, did not bother to check how heavy it was, but from what I feel, its 45lbs? or 20kg perhaps? Ok maybe I was crapping. 25lbs perhaps... I really had no idea. I had trouble with the technique. Off and on I might be right, but I might screw it up too. And since eyes were supposed to be glued to the kettlebells, I didn't really do that. It seemed so distracting to follow the kettlebell that I would somehow round my back.
After the warm ups, comes the WOD. A team effort. One does 10 KB swings while the other skips until he/she is done with the KB - 1 round. In 12 mins, do as many rounds possible. My teammate and I managed to do 2 together. I had to continue the rest as she is feeling nausea. Oh well, bring it on!!! I needed the intensity anyway. So for my case, it was 10 KB swings and 10 skips. As I did the KB swings, I realize I was doing it wrongly... since I get some ache on my lower back lol. Its never a good sign getting that (duck walk applicable once the limit reaches). Skipping wise, its good, suddenly I don't jump as high as I thought anymore...what gives? fatigue from the KB swings? I kinda lost track of how many rounds I did. Was too into it. Liked the intensity, but I hoped I could have done more rounds, sadly if it wasn't for last nights workout, I'd had crank more out.
Overall, another good experience. Since now I have a tiny bit on kettlebell swings, would eager to try out...with weight plates perhaps? But I know its gonna be different due to the shape. Would come back and trash my body when I'm done in May!!! Thank you for the nice workout guys!
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