Dear Fellow Boot Campers;
I miss you.
Lately in Boot Camp I have been alone with Tabata Tod waaaaaaay too much. While I enjoy the personal attention, we are at a point that he has to go mute so as not to say anything that will get him smacked with a kettlebell. It is imperative that my fellow Boot Campers return to class before Tabata Tod suffers a concussion.
Remember at the beginning of the year when we were all energetic about starting the year off right? Let's pretend Wednesday March 16th is a new year and relive that enthusiasm.
Remember the fun we have starting the day off with pull-ups on the bar? Just think how much easier it is to do a pull-up after this short time. Let's see if it can get even easier.
Remember the battling ropes? We can make it wave all the way down to our partners. Now we have a new move to try. Come back to class and let's practice flicking the rope with our wrists.
Remember the commitment you made to yourself when you signed up for class? Do not let yourself down!
Remember the Buddy Systems? They are no fun without a buddy.
Remember handing over that check to Tod? Don't make a donation. Make Tod earn that money!
Above all, you owe it to society to come back to class. Tabata Tod and I are currently plotting our takeover of the world. You really do not want to live in a society where you have to do Tabatas to get a beer do you?
Hope to see y'all Wednesday. Tod, the Bobs, and I miss you!
Forlorn but Hopeful,
Kristi
Tuesday, March 15
Wednesday, March 9
March 9, 2011 - Boot Camp Update
Hello All,
Well, my own mother said to me; "Have you written a blog posting? You haven't written anything about working out." What?!?!? I did not know mom even read my blog! I thought she preferred my sister's dog blog at http://katiezipperdoodle.blogspot.com/ LOL!
I had hoped to have a new video blog for a 3 week check-in, but that task is not going to happen. I am more interested in completing my taxes so I can get some money for more exercise clothes. Since I am going to Boot Camp FOUR times a week, attending Personal Training, and training for the Nashville Country Music Half Marathon I am running out of clothes. I really only want to do laundry once a week. LOL! So the IRS takes precedence.
I did promise an update so here goes...
Medicine Ball Catch: I can catch the ball sometimes. This is a great improvement over the ball rolling away from me!
Pull-ups: I am going to need to see a video to determine if these have improved. If my new calluses are any indication I am hoping there is some improvement.
Push-ups: PT Bruiser has been giving me a bit of grief on my form, but I can do 8 push-ups in 8 seconds!
Burpees: I cannot almost "ee", but not "burp."
Pounds Lost: My weight keeps fluctuating up and down anywhere from 0-10 pounds lost. I am having trouble with cutting calories, but my body fat percentage has dropped 4-5% (I think).
The most interesting change is the drop in my resting heart rate. My resting heart rate has dropped from 72 to 60 beats per minute. I assume that is a good thing. My heart is not having to work as hard. I don't think anything has got my heart pumping more than Boot Camp or when the UPS man shows up at the house. Ha!
Take Care Everyone,
Kristi
Published to http://kristiasher.blogspot.com
Well, my own mother said to me; "Have you written a blog posting? You haven't written anything about working out." What?!?!? I did not know mom even read my blog! I thought she preferred my sister's dog blog at http://katiezipperdoodle.blogspot.com/ LOL!
I had hoped to have a new video blog for a 3 week check-in, but that task is not going to happen. I am more interested in completing my taxes so I can get some money for more exercise clothes. Since I am going to Boot Camp FOUR times a week, attending Personal Training, and training for the Nashville Country Music Half Marathon I am running out of clothes. I really only want to do laundry once a week. LOL! So the IRS takes precedence.
I did promise an update so here goes...
Medicine Ball Catch: I can catch the ball sometimes. This is a great improvement over the ball rolling away from me!
Pull-ups: I am going to need to see a video to determine if these have improved. If my new calluses are any indication I am hoping there is some improvement.
Push-ups: PT Bruiser has been giving me a bit of grief on my form, but I can do 8 push-ups in 8 seconds!
Burpees: I cannot almost "ee", but not "burp."
Pounds Lost: My weight keeps fluctuating up and down anywhere from 0-10 pounds lost. I am having trouble with cutting calories, but my body fat percentage has dropped 4-5% (I think).
The most interesting change is the drop in my resting heart rate. My resting heart rate has dropped from 72 to 60 beats per minute. I assume that is a good thing. My heart is not having to work as hard. I don't think anything has got my heart pumping more than Boot Camp or when the UPS man shows up at the house. Ha!
Take Care Everyone,
Kristi
Published to http://kristiasher.blogspot.com
Thursday, March 3
March 3, 2011 - Leg Bridges
Hello All,
This week was first week of Boot Camp 4 times a week. In addition, I had Personal Training with PT Bruiser twice this week. So...by this morning I had attended Boot Camp 3 times and had 1 personal training session. I was tired. Exhausted enough to e-mail Tabata Tod that I would not be joining class in the morning, but would attend the evening class instead.
All day I prayed to the exercise gods that I would not have to do leg bridges. My hamstrings were killing me. Anything but leg bridges would be okay with me. Fortunately, PT Bruiser let me get by with a stretching session in anticipation that I would get my butt kicked at Boot Camp.
On the drive to Indy Boot Camps I kept praying to the exercise gods. I even made a deal that I would do ANYTHING not to do leg bridges. I would be good. I would not talk trash to Tabata Tod. I would work really hard at everything else. I begged for NO LEG BRIDGES! I was willing to take ANYTHING, but leg bridges.
I kicked patootie in class.
On the way home I rehashed in my head how wonderful I was in class. Patting myself on the back so much that my arm started to hurt. I was even celebrating that my mental telepathy with Tabata Tod worked. NO LEG BRIDGES were performed!
Until the exercise gods reminded me of my deal...
*POW*
*THUMP, THUMP, THUMP*
My back left tire blew out on the interstate.
Eh well...it was a small price to pay for NO LEG BRIDGES!
Have a great weekend,
Kristi
Published to http://kristiasher.blogspot.com
This week was first week of Boot Camp 4 times a week. In addition, I had Personal Training with PT Bruiser twice this week. So...by this morning I had attended Boot Camp 3 times and had 1 personal training session. I was tired. Exhausted enough to e-mail Tabata Tod that I would not be joining class in the morning, but would attend the evening class instead.
All day I prayed to the exercise gods that I would not have to do leg bridges. My hamstrings were killing me. Anything but leg bridges would be okay with me. Fortunately, PT Bruiser let me get by with a stretching session in anticipation that I would get my butt kicked at Boot Camp.
On the drive to Indy Boot Camps I kept praying to the exercise gods. I even made a deal that I would do ANYTHING not to do leg bridges. I would be good. I would not talk trash to Tabata Tod. I would work really hard at everything else. I begged for NO LEG BRIDGES! I was willing to take ANYTHING, but leg bridges.
I kicked patootie in class.
- My Around the Worlds on the BOSU Ball were superb. I had air and speed as I hopped up and down.
- For the first time I actually trusted my partner enough on the Partner Leg Presses that I had fun.
- My hand/eye coordination was excellent doing Donkey Kicks. My partner would tap that medicine ball and I was catching it one handed several times.
- I even got a compliment from another Boot Camper regarding my group sit ups!
On the way home I rehashed in my head how wonderful I was in class. Patting myself on the back so much that my arm started to hurt. I was even celebrating that my mental telepathy with Tabata Tod worked. NO LEG BRIDGES were performed!
Until the exercise gods reminded me of my deal...
*POW*
*THUMP, THUMP, THUMP*
My back left tire blew out on the interstate.
Eh well...it was a small price to pay for NO LEG BRIDGES!
Have a great weekend,
Kristi
Published to http://kristiasher.blogspot.com
Tuesday, March 1
March 1, 2011 - WANTED: Fellow Boot Campers
I am in mourning. Two of my fellow favorite boot campers are on hiatus. SOMETHING about training for the Mini Marathon (blah, blah, blah). This saddens me because they would laugh at my jokes. As Tabata Tod himself said; "They helped bring life to the Boot Camp Party."
I was given some of the blame for their no longer being at the party. I know, I know...I don't understand how Tabata Tod could blame ME! LOL! Anyhoo...I decided to put out a wanted ad for new Boot Campers as a redemption for the supposed irreparable harm I caused.
Wanted: Fans of the Biggest Loser and anyone else looking for a fun way to get fit.
Are you looking for someone to yell at you like they do on TV?
Believe me, Tabata Tod can holler and be mean to you, if you want.
Looking for physical challenges?
Try putting a medicine ball between your feet, throwing it into the air, and catching it!
Want immunity?
Try attending Boot Camp during flu season. You will find out quickly if have immunity.
For information visit: http://www.indybootcamps.com
Published to http://kristiasher.blogspot.com
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