Tuesday 2.15.11

A new tool at the gym, thanks a bunch to Doug! Now don't everyone run to pick up the 2 Pood Kettlebell (70 lbs) all at once!

Warm up: Coaches choice, focus on balance and overhead squat

SWOD: Snatch balance, 1 rep max.

Metcon: A partner workout, As many rounds in 20:00:
-200m row
-Cross the balance beam with Wall Ball one hand (20/ 14 #)
-1 rope climb 15 ft
-Cross balance beam  w/ Wall Ball again
*next person goes- Count total row distance per team.

**If solo, double the row distance (at any point in the round), then rest the amount of time it takes you to complete one round.  Continue alternating work/ rest for entire 20:00

***10 push-up penalty for falling off the beam

Balance is also another often overlooked facet of fitness, except in certain fields like gymnastics and others of obvious nature.   Balance is defined as the ability to control the placement of the bodies center of gravity in relation to its support base.  It's obvious to see the carry over from the gym to the real world in improving your balance.  A simple trip over the curb can result in a broken arm, bruised hip, etc.  Generally as we age, balance quickly deteriorates.  But if we work on it as an aspect of fitness, its possible to regain and even improve on balance we once had.  cc