2011

Twitter in Action: Anyone up for a Workout?

Twitter in Action:  Anyone up for a Workout?
For many of the naysayers out there, yesterday's impromptu workout with Anthony from Engineered Bodies was proof that communication tools like Twitter do work.

[caption id="attachment_3608" align="aligncenter" width="413" caption="From L to R: Anthony, Pete, Dai and Travis"] [/caption]

At around Noon yesterday I put out my usual FourSquare check-in as I arrived to Fitness Town Burnaby, but made sure to add a note inviting anyone to come in and join myself, Pete and my friend Travis for a Crossfit workout.  In a matter of minutes I had a tweet back from Anthony saying that he'd see us at 2 o'clock for the workout.  How cool is that?

Well, even cooler was the fact that Anthony, a FMS specialist offered to give me a Functional Movement Screening.  This was an eye-opening experience for me as I quickly realized how many imbalances I have now.  Fortunately Anthony offered up some excellent pre-workout exercises and stretches that I can start to implement immediately which will help me with correcting some of these sticking points over the next few months.



I'd be remiss to not put a big thanks out to Pete for programming the workout for us.  He paid special attention to include movements slated for the WOD Fest competition I'm in tomorrow.  Appreciate the coaching session on my lifts and the attention you gave me on strategy.  I'm looking forward to putting up some good numbers, Coach Petey K!

Workout of the day (thanks for programming this one Pete K ):


WOD 1:  5 Minute AMRAP (as many reps as possible)



  • 12 x 20lbs 10ft wall balls;

  • 8 x Kettle bell swings with 1.5 pood KB


I eked out 6 rounds + 3 reps.

Rest 5 minutes.

WOD 2:  5 Minute AMRAP



  • 12 x 24" box jumps (Games standard)

  • 8 x burpees


These are not stellar movements for me and my legs were feeling VERY heavy, but I still managed to get 4 rounds + 12 reps.

Rest 5 minutes.

WOD 3:  5 minute AMRAP



  • 20 x double-unders (unbroken - so if you miss, start again)

  • 8 x Glute-Ham Machine sit-ups


This one is tough on the core but felt great getting 6 rounds + 24 reps.

If you have 20 minutes to workout, this is a great one to try.  Enjoy!
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