Even though my whole body was a little tired I still managed a good outdoor session, focusing on strength and some speed.
My main pieces of equipment were a multi yoke (hopefully have videos of this and some workouts later) 2 kettlebells, a powerbag and a rope !
As the gym was closed and the sun was shining, I took myself and my 'toys' outside, luckily I had a training partner with me, which always helps you do a bit more and keep you going.
First up was double Kettlebell Clean and Jerks, 5 reps, starting every minute for 10 minutes, followed by powerbag deadlift throws, a nice wee warm up!
Then supersetting 8 yoke squats straight into a 40 metre sprint, walk back, with 8 yoke deadlifts and 40 metre sprint walk back X 3
Next up some rope pulls, basically thick rope wrapped round pole, pull one end, till you get to the other and start again, so as the rope gets shorter it gets easier, but then you start again, did 3 full lengths, (about 3 minutes work, before swapping with partner, X 3.
Last superset, involved chest pressing the weighted yoke 40 metres then dragging it back to start, reverse flying !? it 40 metres and pushing it back X 2
JOB DONE !! and easy rest of the day.
Had to take a spin class this morning too, which although I started tired, pick up my energy as I got warmer.
Plenty of water and good nutrition today, getting myself set for tonights session.
Wasn't sure what to expect tonight, but was glad whenI heard it would be mostly technique based.
Focusing on footwork, jabs and crosses, we worked on the bags, while Ben and the team walked between us and picked out corrections we needed to focus on. Tonight we had also been split into two different sessions, so there is more time for one to one teaching.
Being taken out individually was a great eye opener and really helps you focus on the little things, you aren't quite getting.
Amazing how frustrating this can be, even though I have only been 'boxing' a week, i still found it tough when I wasn't getting things, especially when I could feel I wasn't getting it, but I know it will all come good with the guys coaching.
Although my fitness is reasonable., its amazing how a couple of minutes, one to one with pads, can completely wipe me, focusing on the punches, the footwork, the instruction, especially getting out the way of there 'taps' (for those keeping score I think it must be Alan 8-0 now).
We finished off with some skipping, well we had skipping ropes, how much actual skipping I managed is questionable, I even suspected we were given this task, just to brighten up the coaches night !!
All in all, the sessions so far have been brilliant, progressing everyone really well, and apart from the frustration, I can feel my technique slowly getting better.
Also once I get a bit of weight off and clear up any joint inflammation I have, due to diet, I will move easier and quicker, which obviously will be a benefit.
Craig :-)
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