Brutal Workout, yet fun

[kiwi rider]

Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you are back on the bike!

[Catrin]

Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you are back on the bike!

I am glad it was helpful, it really has been surprising to see how much improvement this kind of workout has provided me in a rather short time period. I think our bodies benefit greatly from having a wide range in our fitness "library".

[Crankin]

I agree, Catrin. The 2 classes a week I take are very similar to what you describe. I quit going to the Tuesday class, because of the instructor's "military" demeanor (ha, don't tell my son). Yesterday, I decided to ride my bike to the gym at 5 AM, for the 5:30 AM class. I will only do this on Thursdays, not on Monday, after a weekend of riding. I was not happy when I saw the military style instructor there, subbing. But, the class was a little more cardio oriented, so it wasn't so bad.
Some of the other class members were amazed I rode my bike to the gym. I find so many people see exercise as something you only do at the gym. While this is not true for everyone there, the people who run outside/ride weren't there yesterday, for some reason. I got constant questions about how I was able to ride there!
(7 miles, which is the long way, but the way I drive involves a highway traffic circle that is deadly, though only 3.5 miles)

[Catrin]

I will ride to the gym, but not for that class, it is just too much for my legs to have an hour long class like that and then ride 14 miles home. I will if doing my own thing or if I am going to Bosu class.

[Catrin]

I did ride to the gym today for an advanced Bosu class - and it kicked my behind. I am glad I went though, I wanted to get an idea of the style of the trainer as I've not been in one of his classes before. HARD, but he keeps an eye out for those who need modification. I like/need an instructor who will push me hard - but who also gets we aren't all 20-somethings...

I am here to say that Sumo Deadlifts with two kettlebells is very different on the Bosu than on the floor, especially since I've only done it with one kettlebell in the past I did it though BTW, I liked the instructor, I will take more of his classes. There is really only one there that I avoid - and only because his energy level/motivational style combined with my tendency to get into the zone and forget that I am no longer 30/not listen to my body is a bad combination.

Ride home kicked my...

[solobiker]

That workout sounds awesome!!

[Crankin]

This morning, I found out that I will never be a boxer .
Millions of punching moves with little weights, jumping jacks with little weights, lunges with one foot on the ball and weights... you get the point.
I am seriously tired from my riding in the Berkshires and now this class.
Total rest day tomorrow.