This workout was not for the weak of heart, body or spirit.
It instantly reminded me why I gave up CrossFit, and why I really need to get
back to CrossFit. It was a battle rope partner workout that left me feeling
like jello all over.
In knew from the get go this workout was no joke. It started
with a warm up that reminded me of Insanity in terms of intensity. Think high
kicks, jumping jacks and push-ups. Then we paired up for intervals that were
basically tabatas – 30 seconds of work, 15 seconds rotating to the next
station. One partner did a movement with the rope while the other did squats,
push-ups or lunges. The rope exercises were foreign to me and were reminding me
why I need to do more upper body work almost immediately.
Katie and I both pushed ourselves throughout, and the
workout rotated through three sets of circuits that were 3-4 rotations each.
The workout ended with the whole class doing the same cool down, which couldn't
come soon enough. This session kicked my ass.
When we were done, the gym owners treated us to samples of
their signature smoothies and salads that are available on site, made fresh
locally. We also snagged water bottles and KIND bars, except I couldn't really stomach
anything afterwards.
Thanks, CrossTown, for the awesome sweat session and
reminder of my own mortality. Time to get back to weights.
4 comments:
Class with Betina is no joke. I'm so ad my schedule doesn't give me time to get to CrossTown any more. Those are amazing workouts!
I love CrossTown Fitness! I just signed up for ClassPass and can start going there again. Every workout kicks my ass. I've only had a couple workouts there that included the ropes and holy smokes do they give a good workout.
looks awesome
I might try them out but I will modifing some of the moves.
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