Training group is growing...

It's been fun training with people who are so motivated and driven. Everyone gets into a zone as soon as a new cycle begins during the workouts. It's been taking a bit longer due to the learning curve when a new program/exercises are taught. The group is really starting to click and feed off each other...it's been fun. David joined us for the first time today and did well. He's been on a new program and has been wanting to see what all this buzz is about. Hopefully, I didn't disappoint! =) Dave, stay consistent and stick to the diet program. We need to get your metabolic rate back up to par with your body. A few of the guys who have been sticking to the workouts told me recently that they do feel the improvement in muscular endurance and recovery. Great feedback! I'm almost done with week 3 and still feel awesome.

Yesterday was packed with meetings and business stuff...thus no postings and no workout. Today definitely made up for it.

The TRX suspension straps are really drawing some good attention. I'm catching the members and trainers at the gym eyeing my new toy. You could see the curiosty in the glances and stares. It'll be kind of fun to start seeing people bring in their own TRX straps to supplement their workouts! Love starting things!

As I was leaving the gym, a few of maven staff (smurphy and mihee) were using the TRX straps and drawing a crowd...gotta love it! Hopefully, all maven staff begin training consistently. Go Maven!!!

Today's workout:

Warm up: Treadmill 5 min/Bike 5 min/Stairmaster 5 min

1. Suspended rows TRX Straps (attempted as many fully suspended rows then feet on ground rows): (15-15-10)

2. Lunges (two 25 lbs plates): (15-15-15)

3. Standing striaght bar row/twists 42.5 lbs: (15-15-15)

4. Modified deadlifts 30 lbs DB: (15-15-15)

5. Pull-up assisted on dip bars: (15-15-15)

6. S/L 10 lbs reach overs (hams): (15-15-15)

1. Suspension horiz abduction TRX straps (VIDEO CLIP-Ginette) (arm straight): (15-12-10)

2. Shoulder presses 25 lbs DB: (15-15-15)

3. Lateral raises 10 lbs plates: (15-15-15)

4. Thera band flashers (yellow): (15-15-15)

5. Rope bicep curls 25 lbs: (15-15-15)

6. Arm circles with 5 lbs DB: (15-15-15)

1. Advanced reverse crunches "screws" (VIDEO CLIP-Scott): (15-12-12)

2. Suspension maintain ab crunch on elbows with oscillations/twists TRX Straps: (15-15-15)

3. Knee to outside elbow "pissers": (15-15-15)

1. Relay stairs (6x)

2. Cycle through knee heavy bag/hold bag for partner/push ups (switch every 30 sec): 5x

RPE: 16 TIME: 90 min

Meals:

-Breakfast: Super shake and fish oil

-Lunch: Japanese (sushi bento box)

-Dinner: Seaweed soup/rice, meat/veggie dish, some side dishes

-Tons of water!!

-Got home a bit too late for another snack.