to build strength.
New mom Andrea faces double trouble with the BOSU and chains. Fortunately, comrade Sandra was there to help with confidence and safety.
Archive for April, 2008
So Many Ways…
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Another Great Day
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
In addition to the excitement generated by Doug’s new pull-up record tonight, we just found out it’s his birthday too. Happy Birthday Dougie-Doug! No wonder you were in such a great mood during those spinning intervals.
Rylee shows off her new toy for dad’s B-day.
Mean Street
Monday, April 28th, 2008Fighting traffic and time is no simple task when your partner’s in the driver’s seat.
Chris, Allan, Heidy, Heather, Kris, and Loredie depend on trust and teamwork to get to their final destination.
Learn by Walking
Sunday, April 27th, 2008
Kettlebell sport requires skill and accuracy. A great way to improve the stationary rack and overhead position is by walking it. These two drills provide general proprioceptive adaptation as well as sport specific nervous system training.
Eddie Jr. and Surya worked hard to keep the elbow on top of the iliac crest while moving.
Stretch and Strength
Sunday, April 27th, 2008
The windmill press is a nice move that can simultaneously help you get stronger and become more flexible. As always, increase your range of motion before the load.
Odds and Ends
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
The usual suspects of Thursday night Core test their skills against some unusual obstacles: 1) supersets of barbell chain complexes with sand ball jump-roll-tuck-push-ups 2) team challenge circuit of wrist roller, sand ball shaker, and squat hold.
When You Least Expect It
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
Pamela G. surprised herself when she jumped on the pull-up bar and went for it this week. Check out her shoulders touching the bar for the first time. Go Pam!
Why Medicine Ball?
Monday, April 21st, 2008IC member Peter Moore sent us a great article about “the ball that changed the world.” If you’ve ever wondered about the historical usage of this fantastic tool, read this story.
Randy manhandles the rubber sphere at 0900!
45 x 45
Monday, April 21st, 2008
Every once in a while, we stray away from all things functional and just focus on bizarre feats of strength. Case in point: the Bruce Lee test. Did you pass?
Vertical Jump from Knees
Saturday, April 19th, 2008
This move conjures up a vision of “bow to your sensei, now get to your feet!” Thank you C1 for reminding us of the importance of quickness from all positions.