AMAZING WORK to those who competed in the Rogue 1,000 lb. Club Challenge today at Open Gym!! It was so inspiring to see people push to their maxes. We as coaches are inspired by you as members daily — your progress is what keeps us going. 🙂 I will be sharing some photos from the event soon, stay tuned!!
We’re in the middle of December — I don’t know about you, but December usually seems like the craziest month of the year. Holidays can be overwhelming in so many ways. One way I’ve always been able to maintain consistency in the gym (no matter what time of year) is getting my workout in before the rest of my family is awake — that way, nothing else gets in the way. Figure out what works for you, and then stick to it. Winter months can be long, cold and dark around here, and it’s a bit harder to get out of the house, but I PROMISE you will feel better once you do! The heaviest weight we lift in the gym is the weight of opening the front door. 🙂 (After doing this consistently for so many years, I *almost* literally never have to talk myself into coming to the gym. It’s habit, it’s fun, it’s fitness, it’s family. Stick with the plan, and you will get there too.)
Our Wednesday night class time change was a hit this past week, please continue to let us know what you think! As of Dec. 10, our Wednesday night class has moved to 5 p.m., and Open Gym will also begin at 5 p.m. (Wednesdays have been a little slow lately, so we’re going to try out this new time for the next few weeks and see how it goes.) Please let us know if this time works better (or worse) for you!
Let’s check out this week’s workouts …
Monday – Clark Griswold: Push through three sets combining strict and kipping handstand push-ups with bike sprints, testing both your shoulder stamina and engine.
Tuesday – 25,000 Twinkle Lights!: Two-part workout featuring short, quick rounds of rowing, toes to bar, and box jump overs, then a longer set for time. Pace the first segment, then attack the finale; legs and core will be fried!
Wednesday – Cousin Eddie’s RV: Four timed AMRAPs: Crank out double unders, then slam squat cleans until time runs out. Get your heart racing and grip burning; race to finish 40 squat cleans before the clock catches you!
Thursday – Hap-Hap-Happiest Christmas: Seven rounds of running, GHDs (or V-Ups), and walking lunges. It’s a pure engine and core day, so stay smooth on transitions and steady on the pace!
Friday – Squirrel’s Gone: Classic 21-15-9 of power snatches and burpees over the bar. Fast, technical, and sweaty; move well and hang on for an all-out finish.
Saturday – 12 Days of Christmas: Mayhem’s holiday tradition! Work your way up and down 12 movements, tackling each just like the song. It’s long, varied, and festive. Tackle every station with your best effort!
Workouts of the week:
Monday – Bench press and HSPU/Bike
Tuesday – Row/TTB/Box jump overs and Handstand/grip work
Wednesday – Double unders/squat cleans and Mini Pump Arms
Thursday – Run/GHD/Walking lunges
Friday – Snatch and Power snatch/burpees over bar
Saturday – 12 Days of Christmas!
Sunday – Open Gym
