Today…..we exercised like old ladies. It was an impromptu Q, one that I had to pry from Gastone’s hands while he grudgingly smiled and said I could have it. Another Q was on the schedule but alas, he was not present. Probably called to work for something important and so it was all mine and I was excited. Yesterday I met a lady in her 60’s who is still exercising and told me about some of her routine workouts. Believe it or not, it often involves burpees when she works out at 9 Rounds. I was inspired and last night prepared a weinke just in case it was needed with the intention of using for EC this weekend. As luck would have it, I was given the opportunity sooner than expected and to the Pax’ dismay, we got it on like old ladies this morning. I explained the general plan-no warmup, 2 minutes of an exercise then 1 min of partner derkins then repeat until all pax called an exercise. Fortunately, we had 10 this am allowing us to exceed the old ladies’ routine. The minute of derkins would be split between the partners with 30 seconds for each partner. The 2 minutes of exercise would be done all together but not IC. Basically AMRAP during the 2 minutes-the exercises were initially suggested by me with each pax given an exercise as a suggestion but they were free to choose another if they desired. I will claim this was my disclaimer, although it was not formally stated. Read the fine print on your contract-it is at the bottom. Assigning the exercises to individual Pax allowed me to focus my attention on the timer which is pretty complicated for me. I had to alternate between 1 minute and 2 minute timers every time. It also assured everyone paid attention to what was going on, except the Q-I mixed up the order just a little bit but not sure anyone really cared.
Here is what I can remember (in no particular order):
2 min exercises: SSH, Squats, LBC, Flutter kicks, 2 laps around Pelicans, Sumo Squats, Flying Squirrels, Imperial Walkers, Michael Phelps, and Rocky Balboa. All pax got to choose an exercise.
Partner Derkins between each of those exercises for 1 minute for total of 10 sets. Plank for partner A while partner B does Derkins. After 30 seconds, swap.
The 2 minutes of exercise allowed for some interesting conversations. We discussed the physical appearance of the female who inspired this workout. One pax in particular was interested a little more than expected….All I’m gonna say is don’t leave Gastone alone with your nana, especially if your nana likes ice cream. He sent me some Glamor Shot videos from last summer with his nana and I attached them to this morning’s pre-backblast. You should probably not even think about looking at it.
We had some good humor as well-Squirt, too bad the Papa John and Smalls were not here. Maybe you will bring them next time…..Naaaaaaahhhhhhhhh. (If you were there, you got that one.)
There were a few other things that happened but I am trying to forget. Thanks for posting this am guys. It never gets old.
Finished with Pledge, namorama, announcements and prayers.
Try to make it to 3rd F this weekend for the convergence at Downtown. Not to put any pressure on him, but suspect Roscoe will be very impactful. If you are so inclined, also show up for EC at 6am. You may or may not see something that resembles this……