I begged Suzy to come to the Tuesday night class. I didn’t really tell her it was Crossfit but she figured it out and she still had my back. We were both extremely nervous. After all we’re two grown women who haven’t been in a groupish fitness environment in a while.
That’s what it felt like. I felt like I was in a gym class. There were 7 of us in the Crossfit On-Ramp class (for weaklings). We lucked because it was the first class and everyone was new.
In the month long class, we’ll learn the proper technique and fundamentals for basics like squats and pull ups before we delve into the regular Crossfit classes. I feel more comfortable easing into the workouts this way. This will also give our bodies time to adapt.
Our instructor, Curtis, was pretty cool. I could tell he knew we were petrified. We started with a basic warm up before stretching, sit ups, pushups and squats.
Finally we got down to business. We did AMRAP or As Many Reps as Possible of the “Cindy” routine – 3 pushups, 6 sit ups and 9 squats – in 12 minutes. Curtis said many of the workouts are named after women for whatever reason.
Suzy was on my left while this 12-year-old kid was on my right. I could see him flying through the reps. Kids. (Actually I was reminded of the fitness tests that I had my Taekwondo classes)
I started off pretty good. I managed to get in a good rhythm but halfway through I started to struggle with the sit ups. My arms were already burning from the push ups (I hate push ups) and I just couldn’t find my rhythm. I could see out of the corner of my eye others completing their reps. I got a a little sloppy but I finished strong.
We loved it. And we’re going back for more punishment. I’m happy Suzy is pumped too. We had a celebratory drink nearby after the class where we plotted our muscle dreams.
Fast forward to Wednesday morning …. I felt fine when I woke up but as the day went on I could feel the effects of DOMS. At the end of the day, it even hurt to put on my seatbelt. I mean it still hurts. My lower body is fine. It’s my pectoral muscles and arms that are screaming. Poor weak me.
Now it’s Thursday. I’m feeling a little better. Last night I ran with my LTR group and it was not fun. I’m doing my LSD in a couple hours. Cross your fingers I don’t keel over. Tonight I’m back to Ignite Fitness.
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