While trying to decide what to do for the workout last night, YHC skimmed through the exicon on f3nation.com looking for new exercises. As it turns out, pretty much everything is just a variation of a push-up, sit-up or a burpee. I did come across a workout called the “Obama” which consisted of four “11s” (one exercise going from 10 reps to 1 combined with another going from 1 to 11 with a movement in between). That was the plan, but we only managed to get to 3 stations leaving us with the “Truman” (for the slow learners: 3 sets of 11s equals 33; Truman was 33rd president).
Warm-up
- The Burpee
- Mosey to Coupon Closet
The Thang
- First Eleven
- 10 Lawn Mowers (each arm) – droppping by 1 each time
- Zamperini to next island
- 1 curl – going up my 1 each time
- Suitcase carry back to start
- Mosey to school
- Second Eleven
- 10 Australian Mtn Climbers – dropping by 1 each time
- Bear Crawl to opposite curb
- 1 Merkin – going up by 1 each time
- Mosey back to wall
- Mosey to retaining wall
- Third Eleven
- People’s Chair with 10 Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes – dropping by 1 each time
- Lunge walk to opposite curb
- 1 Squat – going up by 1 each time
- Mosey back to wall
Cool Down
- Mosey back to cars
- The Burpee
Honorable Mentions
- Toxic was quick to point out that the first eleven was really a 21-20-19-18-17-16-15-14-13-12. His employer must be impressed by his astute math prowess.
- Carpetbagger was scared of dropping a cinder block on his head during Zamperini so he opted to farmer carry two blocks instead. He also tossed in a few pull-ups for good measure.
- Crocs took the lead early and never looked back. Literally.
- The Q may have overlooked that he personally audibled a good portion of the 2nd Eleven, but Toxic confirmed it. Each and every round.
- Carpetbagger muttered a “this sucks” before remembering that this was only an adequate workout.
- Crocs was concerned about the time halfway into the 3rd Eleven, Amen opined that he might miss J-Lo, and Toxic attempted to end the workout a minute early.
- Carpetbagger humped a few monkeys after squats and lunges just because.
- No one expected YHC to enforce bookend burpees, but this Q doesn’t like to be stereotyped.
- Toxic wants people to say his name after the closing prayer. Amen is — well — toxic. Perhaps a name swap is in order?
- T-Claps to the PAINinsula pax for providing cookies post-workout. Looking forward to Biscuits & Gravy Day tomorrow — best fitness group I’ve ever been a part of!
Personal Reflection
Many thanks to Carpetbagger for aking me to Q today. It serves as a good reminder that I have let my fitness slide after working hard two years ago to get into better shape for a then 25-year anniversary trip. I’ve heard that habits are formed after a consistent string of days (30?), but I find that bad habits return quickly if a conscious decision is not made *daily* to stick to the good habit. As I approach 50, I realize that I need to get back to eating smart to avoid all the health issues that come with being obese. While I may roll my eyes when men like Toxic make subtle jokes (yes, I know round is a shape!), I appreciate the indirect accountabilty that comes with it. Please continue to harass me as long as the intention is positive. And keep bugging me to Q — nothing keeps a man honest like being asked to lead and knowing he needs to stay on top of his efforts in order to be more effective for his peers. Aye!