Monday, September 28, 2009

The Butt End



Here is what the proposed shirt for this year would look like. I am not set on anything, and am open to feedback in order to make it as close to what people think they would like as possible. Remember there is no obligation to buy a Tshirt, but the proceeds go to helping fund the fitness center and provide the programming and equipment you have all come to know and love. Try to keep in mind when giving feedback to provide solutions to the things you don't like about the design so it is easier to draft changes. Post your ideas to comments so that all can share in the building of the shirt.
The focus of today is on your running muscles (hamstrings, hips and glutes) and your abdominal core. We have all gone through the methodoligy behind functional style sit ups and the "why" behind being able to use other areas of our body to aid in the movement. Now its time to put your practice to the test under a little time constriction. The 2 exercises are not interrelated and should allow you to flow from one to the next without having to take breaks between them. Try and take your breaks, if needed, during the exercise rather than between them in order to increase your efficiency.
When Lunging try to keep your body nice and upright. It is very easy to get lazy and allow your posture and body to slump forward over the lead leg. Always ensure that your weight is centered directly over your base of support and do not allow your knee to cross the plane of your toes. Pull with the heel of the lead foot and push off the toes of the back leg to help come to a stand. These lunges are done in a walking fashion. Finally feel free to roll up the windows when things start getting difficult. Just as in sit ups we can use our arms in order to aid in the movement, increase speed and bring the heart rate up even further.

Tuesday
"Ugly Annie"
50-40-30-20-10
Lunges per leg
Sit Ups

7 comments:

Anonymous,  September 28, 2009 at 8:43 PM  

I like the concept of the shirt. What colour are you thinking of going with? With a minimalistic front and back you may want to think a darker colour. I'd for sure put my vote for the logo on the back!

AS

Anonymous,  September 28, 2009 at 9:54 PM  

I second Stouty's comment. Would like to see the quote on the front maybe a bit bigger only b/c it is the powerful part.
RM
ps my 'word verification' today is "pressin"...hmmmm. Ironic?

Anonymous,  September 29, 2009 at 7:55 AM  

I think the shirt looks great.

Just thought I'd let you all know that I'm no fan of Annie, I thought Annie was all about taking a load off, looks like she put her load right on me!

Looking forward to tonight!

DC

Cory Gillespie September 29, 2009 at 10:14 AM  

We can choose a shirt colour if we want, but not able to do multi multi colours. Any colour suggestions people have or want?

Its a good thing doug has wide shoulders and a strong back

Anonymous,  September 29, 2009 at 4:10 PM  

Tuesday Sept 29
"Ugly Annie"
50-40-30-20-10
Lunges per leg
Sit Ups

BB - 16:04

Anonymous,  September 30, 2009 at 11:14 AM  

Love the shirt idea-best to make it a dark colour

Anonymous,  September 30, 2009 at 12:48 PM  

"Ugly Annie"
50-40-30-20-10
Lunges per leg
Sit Ups
12:00
DC