After many hours of editing I've finished up the long version of the CFC2 highlight video. It was a blast hanging with everyone - the atmosphere is incredibly motivating. A real testament to the quality of people our event attracts.
But next time I WILL compete. Finally.
Showing posts with label rope climb. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rope climb. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Couples Fitness Competition
Thanks to all that came out this past Saturday for the first Couples Fitness Competition. It's safe to say everyone had a blast and probably outperformed anyone's expectations. And there were some classic comedic moments.
Equinox's Operation Manager Brad S. doing a big 'ol faceplant during the sprint relay takes 1st place in the comedy category.
Brittany Ferguson stepping up and using the same weight as the guys and hitting 90 reps in the kettlebell clean & jerk takes the ass kicking award.
Check out the video highlights
To see a picture slideshow done by the lovely Anita follow this link
Stay tuned for details on the next competition!
Equinox's Operation Manager Brad S. doing a big 'ol faceplant during the sprint relay takes 1st place in the comedy category.
Brittany Ferguson stepping up and using the same weight as the guys and hitting 90 reps in the kettlebell clean & jerk takes the ass kicking award.
Check out the video highlights
To see a picture slideshow done by the lovely Anita follow this link
Stay tuned for details on the next competition!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
hard core
For the past few years working your "core" has been all the rage in the fitness industry, but few trainers nor the general population has any idea of what true core strength is or how to get it. *hint: Crunches will do nothing for you*
Building core strength and stability is often best addressed through static holds such as plank variations, woodchops, and other movements where one must contract not only the rectus abdominus (six pack muscles), but more importantly the external and internal obliques, and transverse abdominus - which are more important muscle concerning back health.
One sample progression is to move from static planks to dynamic planks. Then do them on a stability ball, then work up to hanging knee raises, then straight leg raises (hang from a pull-up bar and raise your legs into an L position), then hold the L position for time. Finally, try to do pull-ups while holding your legs straight out in the L position.
Then one day when you can do the following rope climb variation you'll know you've got not only some serious core strength, but a strong grip, back, and likely healthy shoulders.
Building core strength and stability is often best addressed through static holds such as plank variations, woodchops, and other movements where one must contract not only the rectus abdominus (six pack muscles), but more importantly the external and internal obliques, and transverse abdominus - which are more important muscle concerning back health.
One sample progression is to move from static planks to dynamic planks. Then do them on a stability ball, then work up to hanging knee raises, then straight leg raises (hang from a pull-up bar and raise your legs into an L position), then hold the L position for time. Finally, try to do pull-ups while holding your legs straight out in the L position.
Then one day when you can do the following rope climb variation you'll know you've got not only some serious core strength, but a strong grip, back, and likely healthy shoulders.
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