Monday, January 23, 2012

Atomic Push Ups

Ready and headed to gym
 Gym class this morning was super! Have you ever heard of Atomic Push ups on the TRX? Have you even heard of the TRX? I'm new to the TRX and luckily my gym has one.. or maybe unlucky me. HAHA No, seriously it's good stuff. I can't say enough good things about this gym.. it puts the old one to absolute shame. So anyways, the TRX is a suspension trainer that allows you to use body-weight to tone and strengthen. There are a zillion different ways to use it. My instructor introduced us to the TRX Atomic Push up today. She made it look easy. When it was my turn, I couldn't believe how UNBELIEVABLY HARD it was! I mean, I knew it'd be hard, but it was darn close to impossible. I gave it my all and got through the circuit, but I have MUCH room for improvement. Push ups suck regardless, but put your feet up in some straps and get some of THAT ! Check out this youtube video:


We did some other great circuits, but the TRX one always stands out. Plyos in between circuit sets today too. 

Great workout first thing this morning and then I came out and busted out the housework. Happy/Energetic Endorphins had kicked in. They're all gone now and I'd like to curl up into a ball and take a nap. I rented the kiddos The Smurfs so maybe I'll just go cuddle with them after dinner and "watch" the show.


2 comments:

  1. I have heard that "The Smurfs" is pretty good, you'll have to let us know.

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  2. The trainer I used to workout with had me use the TRX, it's a really challenging way to workout, isn't it? You're right, the push-ups are killer-no way to cheat when your feet are up. I just wish the TRX wasn't so expensive, I'd love to use it at home.

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