Warm-up:
We began the morning with a rigorous stretching routine and a brisk jog around the park. Everyone was eager and focused on the challenging workout ahead.
Card Deck Challenge:
The card deck workout was the main event, and it pushed us to our limits. Here were the assigned exercises for each suit:
- Hearts: Little Baby Crunches (LBCs)
- Diamonds: Merkins
- Clubs: Squat Jumps
- Spades: Double Count Mountain Climber
Reps based on number on card. Face cards were 12/11/10 (K/Q/J). A few special cards. Ace equals any exercise choice of the person who pulled. Joker everyone runs up hill and back.
Split into two groups. Each gets a deck.
- Team 2: Purple Rain, Yeehaw, McGruff, Three Doors Down, Honeymoon, Walkie Talkie
- Team 1: Heist, Callahan, Swoop, Wildcat, Oyster, Boberry, Futon
With a mix of high and low reps, the workout was intense. We drew cards one by one, taking turns to reveal our fate. The variety kept things interesting, and the camaraderie kept us motivated.
Team 2 won. Punishment was Team 1 ran up the hill one more time. Team 2 played patty cake until we returned.
Rocking It Out:
Following the card workout, we transitioned to the rock exercises. Each participant chose a rock, and we took turns calling out different exercises. The twist was that the person calling the exercise had to run with their rock overhead and back, “Hallelujah style.” Here’s what we did:
- “Rock Curls”: Bicep curls with our chosen rocks. The sprint added an extra challenge.
- “Rock Press”: Overhead presses with the rocks. Running with the rock overhead was no joke.
- “Rock Bench Press”: Mimicking a bench press while lying on the ground. The sprint here was more like a dash.
- “Rock Lunges”: Holding the rock, we performed lunges with alternating legs. Balancing the rock while running was an adventure in itself.
Cool-down:
After the demanding workout, we gathered for a thorough cool-down session, ensuring our muscles had a chance to recover.
Post-Workout:
Numbers/Names
Announcements:
- Luv4Liv tmw at the Alamo. 7 am
- Convergence next Saturday 9/23. Dog Pile workout for double dip.
- Golf even next week with Meatball.
Until the next challenging workout,
Skynet
