Wednesday 13 November 2013

Circuit Class


I have been alternating my body pump class with outdoor circuit class every Saturday this post is all about that class.
The circuit class I attend was started by two trainers (Michelle and Janwary) from my gym. This was the first time I was doing an outdoor class and as usual I was nervous but when does that ever stop me from trying??
For this class we had to work out in pairs and cover around 15 stations.1 minute per station after completing one circuit the trainers usually make us do some compound exercises and then we are back to our circuits. The trainers plan to change the exercises every few weeks this is how the first few weeks looked like

Push–up / crunches with weighted medicine ball/jumping lunges/planks/skip/high jumps/plank-pushup/squat walks/crunch & punch/bench dips/rope battling (I can barely move the ropes)/high knee jumps/ladder jumps & squats/
 
What I love about this class:
I loved the idea of working out in pairs. My partner always pushed me more than I would when I am doing the same exercises on my own. Even if I want to stop I look at my training partner going on so I push myself and that extra push matters.
Repeating each exercise for 1 complete minute is another things I had not really done, I am usually somebody who counts my exercises specially anything to do with upper body my counts usually don’t exceed 10 (I am used to more reps but with rest in between) so when I started doing 1 minute per station it was really difficult for me. My muscles are usually sore for at least 2 days after the workout.
The last thing I really enjoy about this class is the fact that is outdoors. I think by doing an outdoor class I have become a little more confident. I would have never thought I would be comfortable working out in a park when people are sipping there morning coffee or just walking by looking at us. I always assumed I would feel very uncomfortable but surprisingly once you get into the working out mode you forget everything, I don’t care if you are having coffee or staring at me all I care about is getting my workout done. The other thing about outdoors is you do get mentally stronger.  I feel happy about finishing a work out in the rain or when it is cold, I feel stronger J
What do you think? Do you enjoy outdoor exercising?
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Tanvee

10 comments:

  1. Nice. Its put pressure when some one is watching us like a partner. I too don't like doing exercise outdoor but saw many doing it. Hope to do it someday.

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    1. Hi Gopinath, I never thought I would enjoy it either but it is so much fun, you must try it, let me know how it goes :)

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  2. So nice! I wish I could do some outdoor classes- other than in the summer (but this time of the year is so yucky and wet my side of the world lol ) I love group fitness classes and the energy it creates! Good going :)

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    1. Hi Sheetal, surprisingly we have this class even when it rains or when it is very very cold...I think even if one person says they are going to be there no matter what the weather is....you feel motivated to go...I do a lot of other group classes (I must have posts on each one of them somewhere in the blog) it's always fun to workout with people...

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  3. I like the concept of partners.
    I just read your comment at sheetals blog that how you are a planner.
    Thats something I want to do..be.
    I try...and fail.
    Maybe i will start again.
    You really impress me. Xoxo

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    1. partners is always fun..you push each other to improve, I am a big time planner, I love crossing things off my to-do list :) and if my plan fails I make a new one..or modify the old one but I don't stop planning :D (you should see how many planners and sticky notes I have around me..) thank you for saying such a sweet thing to me Z
      Good luck with your planning, if you need any support you know where to find me :)

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  4. Ive ever really tried outdoor exercising- for me its the gym or home. Maybe someday ill muster up the courage.

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    1. it is totally worth it, I was worried about exercising outdoors but it takes maybe 5 minutes to forget everything else and focus on your exercise, usually the warm up is enough for me to get into my exercise mode...it's fun :)

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  5. Awesome! I need to add strength training to my exercise regime. Getting stronger will make me a better runner. Smart Tanvee:)

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    1. Thank you Leigh, "smart Tanvee" sound nice :)
      I am working with a trainer in the gym to come up with a weight training plan for me...I have horrible upper body strength and I have noticed if I run longer my legs don't hurt but my shoulders and arms get tired (weird me!!), I need to get stronger

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