Acceptance...You know, sprinting, running, power cleaning , slamming balls all over the place and generally hogging up a corner of the gym is usually not a great way to endear yourself to the other people that share the gym.
I would say, that in early January, the looks of death coming from, well, everyone in the gym was common place. Luckily for me, my i pod was blasting and I could "nervously look away" and carry on with my business.
Over the last few months, however, some funny things have happened with regards to this.
I've noticed that the in-house trainers, who are actually quite good surprisingly, have been keeping a keen eye on everything that goes on in and/or around the power rack.
I've noticed two in particular, watching and then adding the very same movements in with their clients. Hey, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so what do I care.
The trick is to keep things fun and interesting. It's funny that three months ago, we were worried that we were almost going to get kicked out, yet three months later it's not only accepted, but it's actually becoming part of their culture.
It's funny now, the trainers that give gym tours on the weekends(Yes, the very ones that once gave me the stink eye, for dropping a barbell after a heavy set of deadlifts) always find a way to park up beside us while giving their group an introduction.
I guess they finally figured out that maybe it doesn't hurt membership when people get to see a 125 pound girl smash down a 210lb barbell after a successful dead lift, or when a grown man, almost faints from effort and leaves a pool of sweat in front of the cage... (hey, it's the Y, so I clean it up)
And lately the looks of disgust and confusion have been replaced with bemusement and general interest in the "what the hell is going on over there?!?!?!" corner.
It's amazing how things operate in a public gym, no music ( which by the way is a whole other blog entry onto itself) , everyone is either jogging, on a bosu ball or doing weighted ab machines.
It's always a monkey see, monkey do philosophy...
But as of late, I'm seeing a lot more clean and press, interval training and db Snatches... and you know what?
That's a good thing.
Still looking for 2 more case studies/volunteers to join THE PROGRAM free of charge.
Let me know @ nuggett@rogers.com
Workout
5 minute warm up
15 minutes of 8 second sprints, 12 second recoveries @ 10mph
Mini Chief - 10 rounds
135 pound power clean
6 bar pushups
9 squats
Then
Mini Me - 10 Rounds
3 Dynamic Inverted Rows ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSpCs4m2n2g )
6 Ball Slams http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlgVRm4F1Ng
9 Step Ups http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcfgKr7KjZw&feature=related
Then
PullDown 8 sets, 3 heavy Reps
Hammer Row 8 sets, 3 heavy reps
Face Pull+ Straight Arm Pulldown combo 8x8x3
Effort?
Think you can't get a great workout in 10 minutes... jeepers! ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MElygxq8OfM )
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