CrossFit Ladies Class

One of the new things we have added to our sexy new timetable shake-up is a Ladies only class on Tuesdays at 7pm. We felt that it would be nice to offer a class in the evenings to some of our female members who don't necessarily want to be all out firebreathers, handstand press upping and throwing 100kg around like it was driftwood! (Although i know we have a few that fit right into that category too!)

We have already got two 9.30am classes on a Wednesday and Friday that cater primarily to mums who have dropped their kids off to school but we thought an option of an evening class would be good too.

Last night was our first class and there was a good turn out. It seems that they may well prove to be popular.

First up was our focus on Deadlifts and it was 5 sets of 5 reps. Four of the class reaching new personal bests at this rep range. (We religiously get our members to track their workouts so they can see exactly how it is that they are getting stronger and fitter. As a motivational tool, nothing works better!)

For the WOD (a CrossFit acronym for Workout Of The Day) they partnered up and in pairs with 15 minutes on the clock completed:

50 x push press (15/20/30kg)
50 x sit ups
50 x kettlebell swings
50 x press ups

After this and in the remaining time it was as many rounds as possible (AMRAP) of:

100m Run
15 x burpees.

The reps and rounds could be split up in anyway the pair decided as long as they got them all done.

Its great to team up for WODs at the box as you really feel you have to give it your best effort because of your partner! There is no slacking off! :)

Everyone did really well and felt as though they had certainly worked hard by the time they had finished. Although the main workout only lasted 15 minutes, the intensity and movements you do with CrossFit get you fitter and stronger than other workouts that may last an hour.

Well done to Jane and her daughter Lottie who came out on top with the most rounds.

The lovely thigh stretch against the wall to finish.

If you would like more information on CrossFit and why so many people worldwide are seeing such great changes in fitness and strength then take a look at our website here.

CrossFit Connect is going from strength to strength (excuse the pun) as more people get to hear about us and realise that we aren't just another gym. We provide professional individual coaching and guidance every single session at a cost that is less than most regular gyms. Throw into the mix advice on eating right and Paleo nutrition from our own in-house Paleo chef and you really do get the complete package. (Results from our last few Paleo challenges can be seen on this here on this blog or with a quick search).

There is a great blog that can be read here - Raising The Bar - about women in CrossFit and what it means to start lifting weights and doing pull ups and other such things that women traditionally stay away from. It really is a good read. You will change your perception of what you should be doing to get strong and healthy and surprise yourself too at just what you can achieve if you put your mind to it.

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