Hermione Gainser Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I highly recommend it! Right now I'm using up my 5 free classes (which is awesome since most places give you one) This place is slightly better for pricing than most of the MMA gyms around. It's $80/month unlimited classes (Muay thai technique, advanced and kickbox conditioning or open mat). Most places around me are $120+/month so it's a little better. BUT the other places also offer other classes... like jui jitsu, etc. I'm still going to check out the Krav Maga studios to see what the pricing is like for those before I make my final decision I can't believe that for all my love of zombie everything I had never heard of runforyourlives! I am so excited! "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
Mama T Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 @laura - muay thai sounds so awesome. you'll have to tell us all about it as you go to more classes! and hooray for mwods! obvi, lesson learned, mobility is a *key* part of building strength! AND runforyourlives... pretty sure a few people from boston are signing up - you should get your southeast peeps to do it too, and then we can have a training/challenge thread or something wicked cool like that. ...we, each of us, are responsible for our own fulfillment. Nobody else can provide it for us, and to believe otherwise is to delude ourselves dangerously and to program for eventual failure every relationship we enter. - Tom Robbins Current Challenge: Life, man. Link to comment
Hermione Gainser Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 AND runforyourlives... pretty sure a few people from boston are signing up - you should get your southeast peeps to do it too, and then we can have a training/challenge thread or something wicked cool like that.That's pretty brilliant, actually. I did post it in the Southeast Meet Up thread... hmmmmm "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
bondgirl311 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 [Pardon the hijack Laura but my ego needs boostin] Thank you Bondgirl, glad you like it. That quote is how I look at life. I don't wanna be a saint, a martyr, a war hero, or a hippie, I just want to be human. I think being human is plenty perfect. We just gotta figure out how to do it. I couldn't agree more!! Here's to being human! The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. ~ Lao Tzu The 30-Day Paleo Challenge Extravaganza!! bondgirl311's Battle Log - RAWR! My Own Personal Challenge 2012 Beach Challenge aka I don't care if it's from 1994, this is my JAM! Link to comment
bondgirl311 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I TOOK A SWORN OATH TO PROTECT THE POPES HAPPY HAT FROM ALL THAT LOOK TO HARM IT OR TAKE ITS POWERS FOR THEMSELVES! Bring it -.- /dies laughingOmg, you guys, you crack me up... like an egg in a gorilla's fist... Okay, so it still needs work. >.> The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. ~ Lao Tzu The 30-Day Paleo Challenge Extravaganza!! bondgirl311's Battle Log - RAWR! My Own Personal Challenge 2012 Beach Challenge aka I don't care if it's from 1994, this is my JAM! Link to comment
bondgirl311 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Ha! Thanks! That sounds like exactly what I need! Interesting that you found that.. I was reading some articles on lifting and one of them said that women tend to underestimate our weight lifting ability. It said take what you think you can do and add 10 lbs. Now that I've been consistently lifting I wonder if I can get away with that... I might try it tomorrow. This was definitely true for me. I just benched 70lbs last night, something I never thought I could do at this stage, and it's because I told myself to "just try it." It works! The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. ~ Lao Tzu The 30-Day Paleo Challenge Extravaganza!! bondgirl311's Battle Log - RAWR! My Own Personal Challenge 2012 Beach Challenge aka I don't care if it's from 1994, this is my JAM! Link to comment
bondgirl311 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Okay, so after flooding your thread, I have one more thing (that's it, I swear!). Guuuuuurl - you are kicking AYASS! Keep up the damn fine work! The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. ~ Lao Tzu The 30-Day Paleo Challenge Extravaganza!! bondgirl311's Battle Log - RAWR! My Own Personal Challenge 2012 Beach Challenge aka I don't care if it's from 1994, this is my JAM! Link to comment
Hermione Gainser Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Okay, so after flooding your thread, I have one more thing (that's it, I swear!).Guuuuuurl - you are kicking AYASS! Keep up the damn fine work! HAHAHA! You crack me up! Thanks :-) I hope to!Update 9/22Yoga-Check. Breakdancing-Check. I researched. I attempted to toprock (fail) and also attempted to do some footwork on the ground (also fail). As I learn more about breakdancing I realize it's going to be quite the undertaking. Honestly, I'm not sure that I'm that into it. Then again, such a daunting task does appeal to my nut up side... I will be thinking about this.Headstand- My body was not feeling it last night. I got up but made no progress in holding. Everyone Handstand Challenge- I attempted a handstand last night but it was a big ol' fail. I realized that I'm actually a little bit afraid to throw my body up when my head is not on the ground (does that make any sense?). Given the trouble I had with my headstand I didn't want to practice too much without a spotter. I might see if someone can help me tonight at the gym after I lift (which might also be a bad idea).So, thread peepers... any suggestions or advice on handstands? (Yes, I've been to beastskills.com-many times).Today:Going to get my lift on tonight with my bff. Can't wait! Attacking the dreaded deadlift again. Wonder if I can up my weight. "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
Kishi Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 So, thread peepers... any suggestions or advice on handstands? (Yes, I've been to beastskills.com-many times).Well, a good place to start with headstands is to do a pike press. And as the guy demonstrates in the video, you can make progressions with them. Just keep going up and up and up, and eventually you'll find that you just can't help but be vertical. Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to comment
Mama T Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Well, a good place to start with headstands is to do a pike press. And as the guy demonstrates in the video, you can make progressions with them. Just keep going up and up and up, and eventually you'll find that you just can't help but be vertical. kishi - that video is wicked helpful! definitely going to try this tonight! ...we, each of us, are responsible for our own fulfillment. Nobody else can provide it for us, and to believe otherwise is to delude ourselves dangerously and to program for eventual failure every relationship we enter. - Tom Robbins Current Challenge: Life, man. Link to comment
Hermione Gainser Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Well, a good place to start with headstands is to do a pike press. And as the guy demonstrates in the video, you can make progressions with them. Just keep going up and up and up, and eventually you'll find that you just can't help but be vertical. Thanks!! That is helpful. Headstands I'm okay with-oddly enough... I think it's the dangling head in a handstand that freaks me out a bit haha But those look like they might help me out on this quest. Good call! "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
Kishi Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 kishi - that video is wicked helpful! definitely going to try this tonight!Thanks!! That is helpful. Headstands I'm okay with-oddly enough... I think it's the dangling head in a handstand that freaks me out a bit haha But those look like they might help me out on this quest. Good call! I just hope it helps you guys out. Good luck! Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to comment
Hermione Gainser Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Figured I'd update for today...today.. 9/22Lift-check. Added 5 more lbs to my deadlift. Increased everything but my overhead press. Not a bad day at the gym.BFF is digging our workouts and plans to join me for the conceivable future-woot! She also experienced the immense hunger after our last lift. Glad it wasn't just me!I haven't tried the pike press into a handstand yet... tempted to but I might save it for tomorrow. Also, forgot to try it at the gym with a spotter Everything else is going well, on target. "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
scotticus Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I highly recommend it! Right now I'm using up my 5 free classes (which is awesome since most places give you one) This place is slightly better for pricing than most of the MMA gyms around. It's $80/month unlimited classes (Muay thai technique, advanced and kickbox conditioning or open mat). Most places around me are $120+/month so it's a little better. BUT the other places also offer other classes... like jui jitsu, etc. I'm still going to check out the Krav Maga studios to see what the pricing is like for those before I make my final decision I can't believe that for all my love of zombie everything I had never heard of runforyourlives! I am so excited!Muay Thai is pretty insane. I did a little bit a while back, and would really like to try it again as I get more fit. The school that I tested out had a pretty huge emphasis on conditioning (not sure if it's the same everywhere), so it will probably be fit really well alongside your NF goals. Many bruises though... Link to comment
Hermione Gainser Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Muay Thai is pretty insane. I did a little bit a while back, and would really like to try it again as I get more fit. The school that I tested out had a pretty huge emphasis on conditioning (not sure if it's the same everywhere), so it will probably be fit really well alongside your NF goals. Many bruises though... If the class I did is any indication then my conditioning will be through the roof. And really, aside from being able to kick butt I need something to keep up my conditioning from boxing (now that I don't go). I worked hard for that! I don't want to lose it! haha Massive bruise on my shin is going away now.. thankfully. Can't wait to get another one on Tuesday "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
Kishi Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 That is pretty typical Muay Thai. As I understand it, they focus on conditioning throughout the week, and then spar once a week because the fighting itself is so brutal on the bodies of the fighters. Though, I'm not sure you necessarily want to take my word for it. Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to comment
smedly Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Sounds like your challenge is going well, keep up the good work! Semper Gumby-Always FlexiblePain is weakness leaving the body.FITOCRACY Link to comment
Hermione Gainser Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks, Smeldy! Weekend UpdateFridayI was slated to do yoga Friday but I was EXHAUSTED so I rested. And went to bed extremely early. It was glorious.SaturdayLifting-Check! Another awesome lift session. Got up to see my sister on Saturday-1/3 for the challengeSundayYoga-Check! My plan for this week is roughly the same as last:Monday: LiftTuesday: Muay ThaiWednesday: Yoga and headstandsThursday: LiftFriday: restSaturday: LiftSunday: Yoga "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
Kishi Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hah! Rest is the best. Here's hoping your plan gets you where you want to go! Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to comment
bondgirl311 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Sounds like your challenge is going well, keep up the good work! Smedley, love your EGA there. The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. ~ Lao Tzu The 30-Day Paleo Challenge Extravaganza!! bondgirl311's Battle Log - RAWR! My Own Personal Challenge 2012 Beach Challenge aka I don't care if it's from 1994, this is my JAM! Link to comment
nightlight Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Good that you listened to your body. Rest is important. "Come with me if you want to lift" -The Brominator "Later, I would learn that coincidences are the most planned things in the world. Later, I would learn that every single moment is a coincidence." - Douglas Coupland "Anyone who doesn't want french fries every day is a commie." - AngelaTheGeek Current Challenge INSTAGRAM!! find me on twitter Link to comment
Seabright Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Love watching your progress. Keep it up! "Enthusiasm is the great hill-climber." - Elbert Hubbard Human Adventurer I want to be fit and healthy so I can explore and enjoy all the beauty the outdoor world has to offer, in all kinds of weather, all the days of my life. 2023 Battle Log | 2022 Battle Log | 2021 Battle Log | 2020 Battle Log | 2019 Battle Log | 2018 Battle Log | 2017 Battle Log | 2016 Battle Log Link to comment
Hermione Gainser Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Good that you listened to your body. Rest is important.Yes, it is!! And it is SO GLORIOUS. My aim for this week is to get to bed a little earlier than I have been (which, sadly isn't very late to begin with). Love watching your progress. Keep it up!Thanks! "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
Mama T Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 laura what kind of yoga do you do/what's your favorite kind? ...we, each of us, are responsible for our own fulfillment. Nobody else can provide it for us, and to believe otherwise is to delude ourselves dangerously and to program for eventual failure every relationship we enter. - Tom Robbins Current Challenge: Life, man. Link to comment
Hermione Gainser Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Our class is unconventional but we do mostly the standard hatha/vinyasa yoga styles. Occasionally some longer holds in yin style, but mostly we're flowin'. And I love me some flow. "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
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