So I mentioned that I am evaluating a TRX suspension system, by Fitness Anywhere, via a 12-week fitness program. Today was Day 32.
Yesterday was a rest day. Today I started things off with a brief warmup (the usual quick round of jump rope), then launched into 3×4 clean ladders, 5×10 rounds of swings, and a few front squats, all with Big Red. I want to keep pushing the envelope, but don’t want to go too fast too soon until I meet up with an RKC — scheduled soon to meet with RKC Sandy Sommer — to tweak my form. My kettlebell training to-date has been all intuitive. I think I am not as bad as Jillian Michaels, since I think it important to actually work with a RKC to make sure technique is solid, especially as you move up in weight.
I then moved to a TRX strength circuit for week 5: two sets of each exercise, with 45 seconds rest between sets and between exercises. While my heart rate drops when I move to the TRX from the kettlebell, I do find that the core strength exercises are helping, since the TRX develops functional strength at odd angles, strengthening muscles that are dormant in typical gym workouts.
