Yesterday at the gym we did a modified version of the “Helen” workout. That means running around the block (about 450m), 21 kettlebell swings, and 12 pullups. Three times. Today we did the “Cindy” workout which is 20 minutes of as many rounds as you can do of 5 pullups, 10 pushups, and 15 squats. I did 13 rounds and by the end I thought my arm was going to pull out. Well, I suppose that’s only 36 pullups yesterday and that’s only 70 pullups today (I did five extra at the end for some insane reason). Those pullups were looking pretty ugly towards the end, but I’m counting them.
There are ways to make things easier (like band pullups or jumping pullups) so I’d tell anyone to come on in to the gym. Especially since the head honcho Nathan said he’d buy me a cheeseburger if I got anyone reading my blog to come in. Besides, if I can do it, you can do it and no one’s yelling at you at this gym. Encouragement, of course, but no yelling.
And then you, too, can be faster than a rolling “o”, stronger than silent “e”, and able to leap capital “T” in a single bound.
Thanks so much – have just spent a couple of hours on youtube watching my favourite clips from the Electric Company and Sesame Street. I am in my 30’s and when I was growing up this was pretty much all we saw in New Zealand on our two tv channels. No Saturday morning cartoons here until I was about 10 LOL. Just finished off with the silent E and the number painter!
Actually, I’ve been really intrigued by these workouts–simple & crazy effective, but short. I’d try out a class if the commute from the OC wasn’t so horrible at rush hour.