A few months ago, I read an article about a trampoline class called SkyRobics. At the time, it was peak training for the Pittsburgh Marathon and wasn't about to risk a silly injury, and it has taken this long for me to find the time to finally try it out! The Oaks, PA location of Sky Zone offers a fitness class each day of the week, with two classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays. |
My friend Jackie and I took the hour-long fitness class this past Sunday - WHAT A BLAST! When we arrived, we traded in our sneakers for some trampoline shoes - these shoes were the ultimate high tops! We started out the class with a 10-minute warmup, where we jumped around on our own personal trampoline. Once we were warmed up, we all lined up on one side of the giant trampoline area and did some drills up and back on the trampolines. We "rounced" (a mix of running and bouncing) and we bunny-hopped, and while we were waiting for our turn, we did some strength training exercises off to the side. We finished up the class back on our personal trampoline where we did some full-body intervals. By the end of the class, we were super sweaty! I definitely felt like I got a great workout. Do I think I burned 1000 calories, like they advertise? Absolutely not, but it was fun and offered a great variety to my fitness routine. I'd definitely go back! While taking the class, I suspected I was using a lot of core muscles to control my jumping, but the next day my quads were SUPER sore!! Have you ever been to an indoor trampoline park?
0 Comments
Notes about this workout:
Summer Fling SET 1Summer Fling SET 2
Summer Fling SET 3
Summer Fling SET 4
Stretch What did you think of this workout?
We are on week 3 of our Focus T25 Challenge Group and we are ALREADY seeing results. This workout is great for anyone who is short on time but looking for a challenging workout! I have been told over & over - "this is EXACTLY what I was looking for"!
Click ORDER HERE above for each product or e-mail me with any questions.
Notes about this workout:
Warmup Do each for for one minute, as fast as you can:
Resistance Training, SET 1
Cardio, SET 1
Resistance Training, SET 2
Cardio, SET 2 Do each for for one minute, as fast as you can (these are VERY challenging to do on the BOSU - only recommended to do flat side down): Challenge Burpee push-up challenge - 8 push-up burpees, increasing the number of push-ups with every rep (try putting your hands on the BOSU for the push-up) Core
Stretch What did you think of the BOSU ball? What was your favorite move? When I was in grad school, I set myself two goals to reach before defending my thesis: 1) finishing the world's largest crossword puzzle and 2) doing just one pull-up. I don't know why I thought I could ever finish that crossword puzzle - I can't remember the last time I even finished a crossword puzzle that fit on one page. Two and a half years after defending my thesis, the crossword puzzle is about 10% complete and has been in storage for the last 3 years. I'm also sad to report, that I defended my thesis and graduated before I ever did a pull-up. BUT, this year, while taking a break from marathon training, I decided to tackle this goal! I'm happy to report that I can now do a full pull-up, and sometimes, on a good day, two in a row! I have since been able to improve my form so that I don't have to lift my knees while pulling up. My new goal is to be able to do FIVE without touching my feet to the ground, and maybe I can dust off that crossword puzzle and use it to wipe my sweat when I'm done!
I once read an article that summarized research done at the University of Dayton that explained exactly why women CAN'T do pull-ups. When I read it, I felt a little comfort in knowing that I wasn't alone in my quest, but it also motivated me a little more. Although strength training has always been a part of my workout regimen, I decided to focus more and more on my back muscles to get me exactly where I wanted to be: chin above the bar! Below are some exercises that I did to work those back muscles. Give them a try and work YOUR way towards that first pull-up. Find your level and do the exercises twice each week, following the A & B format below. When you're ready, advance to the next level! Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
*Assisted Pull-ups - for this exercise, depending on the assisted pull-up machine, you might be decreasing your weight (thus decreasing your assistance) each week Have you ever done a pull-up? What exercises did you find the most helpful? |
Jillian [FitYaf]fitness enthusiast. Archives
February 2015
Categories
All
To my readers, please note this website and blog is for educational and informational purposes only. For medical advice, dietary restrictions, and/or medical diagnosis, and before beginning any diet and/or exercise program, please consult a doctor or healthcare professional.
|