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Workouts 5/24 – 5/30 + Trying Crossfit

05/31/15 | Fitness, Running, Week in Review

Hello from New York City! Well, I’m actually writing this in Tampa but by the time it’s published I’ll be there ;) I will check in in “real-time” in a few days.

Back to this past week…my workout highlight: trying Crossfit for the first time. It wasn’t a full class, just an intro session going over the basics and ending with a short baseline workout, see more below. Other than that I did a little of everything, which is typical as of late.

Sunday: Off. I stayed in sweats for most of the day and couldn’t have been happier.

Monday: Orange Theory (with my mom). 3.35 miles on the treadmill before starting the weight room circuit. I don’t exactly remember what we did but there were a lot of squats and burpees. Imagine my excitement over the burpees…

Tuesday: 5 miles. It was 80 degrees and 85% humidity at 6 freaking a.m. Slower than normal but I’m all for “adjusting expectations” in the summer.

Wednesday: Flow Yoga (called “Power Hour”). I don’t know how to accurately describe this class as it wasn’t a Vinyasa Flow but I don’t think the name “Power Hour” necessarily fit. But I LOVED this class. All of the sequences fit together so nicely and we didn’t hold things for too long, which was a change for me.

Thursday: 5.25 miles + Crossfit intro session.

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After wanting to try Crossfit for the longest time I finally went to Cross Fit Tampa Bay for a free intro session. The coach gave me a tour of the box and demonstrated the exercises that would be in my baseline workout. I did a warm-up of 250 meters on the rowing machine and then did 10 reps of each exercise so the coach could check my form before the workout.

The workout:
-500 meter row
-40 air squats (lower than I normally go for squats)
-30 sit-ups
-20 push-ups (they were military press but I think of them as tricep push-ups. I did half on my knees)
-10 assisted pull-ups (I used a band and broke up the reps. I did 5 pull-ups, took a short break, 3, break, 2)

I finished in 8:32. I’m sure that’s not good for experienced Crossfitters but he said it was a great start. Everything was a “normal” part of my workout routine except for the pull-ups, which are so hard for me. I have a small interest in taking regular classes but it’s a costly and intense workout that requires commitment. I do want to give it another chance, at least for a month or so. Maybe when I’m back in Miami. We’ll see…

Friday: Orange Theory (with my mom again!). 3.4 miles on the treadmill and A LOT of leg work in the weight room. Walking lunges, bench step-ups with a hop, reverse lunges, rowing and a few upper body moves (not many though). My quads were dead.

Saturday: Vinyasa flow

Talk to you soon! Have a great Sunday xo

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  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    May 31, 2015 at 7:27 am

    I hope you get safe and sound to NYC! XOXO
    Ah! Crossfit! One day I’d love to try it too! All the hype!
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    • Emily says

      June 4, 2015 at 8:48 am

      It was really great to try and hopefully when I’m less nomadic I can attend regularly.

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  2. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says

    May 31, 2015 at 7:32 am

    My brother has been trying to get me to go to crossfit with him for months but I’m nervous to go, so I’ve held out on it. I like the idea of an introductory class to learn about all the crossfit lingo before going into a WOD.

    Best of luck with the move to NYC! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
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    • Emily says

      June 4, 2015 at 8:49 am

      No way I could have jumped into a regular class! The intro was a great way to get acclimated to the moves, terms and structure of the class.

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  3. Rachael @ Rachael Turns Pages says

    May 31, 2015 at 10:22 am

    You had another great week. I’m glad you were able to try crossfit. I have never even considered it. I would like to do yoga. Have fun in NYC!
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    • Emily says

      June 4, 2015 at 8:49 am

      I think I prefer yoga over Crossfit but I’ll have to try more than once before I declare that!

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  4. Jessica @ kiwiyogirunner says

    May 31, 2015 at 10:23 am

    I’ve always wanted to try cross fit, I’m pretty sure that those pull ups would destroy me too though!! First step for me = mastering push ups, then I’ll think about pull ups haha.
    Have a good flight! :)
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    • Emily says

      June 4, 2015 at 8:52 am

      I still don’t know if I can say I’ve “mastered” the push-up. I can do wide-armed push-ups but Crossfit wants close-armed. Those are harder for me!

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  5. She Rocks Fitness says

    May 31, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    I did 6 miles yesterday in Houston and it was hot and humid too…I’m not going to complain though, because it was sunny. Looks like a great week of workouts. Can’t wait to hear how NYC is going! xoxo
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    • Emily says

      June 4, 2015 at 8:53 am

      I much much prefer the sun and heat over the alternative. I’ll pass on the humidity though ;)

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  6. Julia @ Lord Still Loves Me says

    May 31, 2015 at 11:34 pm

    I am impressed you lasted 5 miles in 85% humidity! You are a serious athlete right there! Looking forward to hearing how NYC is! :)
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    • Emily says

      June 4, 2015 at 8:54 am

      I feel much stronger running in the morning. If it was that temperature in the afternoon I would have bagged my run so quickly :)

      Reply

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