So I mentioned that I am evaluating a TRX suspension system, by Fitness Anywhere, via a 12-week fitness program. Today was Day 43.
I started the workout with a general warmup, then 4 Turkish Getups — 2 with the 40# kettlebell, and 2 with the 24 KG kettlebell. Then I did a 2 x 5 ladders of kettlebell cleans with the 32 KG kettlebell. From that, I moved on to the TRX strength component.
For the TRX, today was the start of Week 7 of the FORCE program, and today’s exercises saw three changes to make things harder: 1.) a general increase in the number of repetitions per set (usually an increase from 10 to 15), 2.) a decrease in the amount of rest between sets per exercise (from 45 seconds to 30 seconds), and 3.) a decrease in the amount of rest between exercises (from 45 seconds to 40 seconds). So not only are the muscles more fatigued due to an increase in the repetitions per set, but the recovery period is also reduced — kind of a double whammy.
I finished the workout with a 2 mile run. Why run? Well, it seems that I signed up for the Virginia 10-miler, despite the fact that I am not a runner. So I thought I should actually try to run a little before the big event. I was advised that two miles was a nice introduction for a non-runner, which I did, though my calves are going to really be sore tomorrow.
I ran in Druid Hill Park, around Druid Hill Lake, and below is a video I took during my run:
