Tabata Boards (2x)/1 min. Transitions1-DL, SDHP, Jingle Jangle, B&TJump
(lunge/squat; side shuffle/lunge)
2-Plyo Walkabout, ACPress, Elephant Walk, Bag Punch (bearcrawl/arm hauler; crabwalk/bbuster)
3-Leg Raise/HM, 1-legDynamic V, Russian Twist, Mod Plank (kte/bicycle crunch; pulses/combo crunch)
Overheard at CF:
"watafunbuah...comongetndo-erah!" (hearing 20 seconds starts now...after about 50 seconds on bag punch...does anyone speak "Dan-Ohfatiguese"?)
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I'm curious and would like to hear some thoughts on this, I think we all have suffered enough together to be honest with each other, right? Seriously, what is it about some classes that we can't follow directions? Is it because of folks talking during the instructions, just not paying attention, not being able to see the boards clearly, lack of oxygen to the brain, the heat, or maybe you just have an attitude and like to see other people suffer more, or maybe you are just a phreak and like the extra pain or maybe you just truly don't know some of the excersizes well enough. It's okay whatever is, let's talk about it. In my case it's usually a lack of oxygen to the brain and general disorientation due to light-headedness, or maybe a Paleo Bonk. I am truly not being critical here, maybe if we get it out and discuss it, we can fix it. We are all in this together, right? After last night I went home and hung upside down in a corner like a fu@#ing Bat!.......;)
brutal workout-brutal punishment! I've had my share of screw-ups but last night was RIDICULOUS!!!
I am w/ JU-let's FIX it! Maybe the penalty for screwing up should be harsher. The entire class pays-I get that for accountability- but I think the ONE screwing up must do MORE/ be it reps difficulty.
it is a toss up - while we are all there to help each other push thru the work outs, there is just no excuse for ignorance. We pay good money to get a good work out, so while I don't mind helping I get frustrated that is affects my reps and my concentration on what I am doing. So while I am helping someone how to do a station properly I have missed out on MY reps to push out in 30 seconds. Here's a tip....watch the station ahead of you so you know what you are doing before you get there!
Good tip Lisa. I do that quite often. Last night became increasingly difficult to follow as the intensity (and screw ups - one of which was mine) grew. Thank goodness for Amanda and the rest of my group keeping me focused. You have to pay attention in the beginning and please ask for an exercise to be demonstrated if you don't understand. Don't just assume you know how to do it!
People need to realize that there is a bit of mental conditioning that goes with each class. It is not only about the physical reps. You need to listen and be aware of what is expected of you. If you are not sure what to do, ask before the circuit starts. We can talk about it all day long on here but the majority of the people (besides Mike) that screw up don't check in here. Maybe the newer people should do the demos before the circuit instead of the veterans.
Not a bad idea Bob. Perhaps a suggestion for the commander, have the newer folks demo the station so they are fully aware of what to do. It's one thing to see it done, another to feel the exercise and do the movements. Plus I agree that if you do not understand what or where to move ask before we start the curcuit. We don't mind, we might give you a hard time but it is all in good fun. Much better to get a little ribbing then and not want to choke you when we are puniched in the middle of the circuit.
I know the times I get screwed up it is usually because I get so focused on pushing through the current reps I do not pay attention to what is ahead. Part of the challege for me is keeping all of the focus, both physical and mental.
Perhaps we should consider that "organized confusion" is one of the hallmarks of a Corps Fitness workout. Further, the "punishments" are just another physical/mental challenge for us to overcome. They are part of nearly every workout- so why do we act surprised or disappointed when penalties are doled out? Finally, I believe that if you are not screwing up then you are not trying hard enough! What I mean is... if you are going full throttle and nearing oxygen-debt exhaustion mode then you are more likely to make a mistake or hesitate than someone who is lucid and comparatively rested. I'm sure Chris has many choices in terms of calling people out for dogging a station, doing the exercise incorrectly, or being in the wrong place at the right time! It's all part of the experience- embrace it!
Great points made!!!
If the CF house rule is that we have to lookout for one another and correct when necessary, then so be it. Group punishment fits the crime in that case. BUT, it's still *not* a free pass to not listen, not ask Qs, not communicate with your group, not process the info, not be proactive, not be a leader.
It's very satisfying and just as important for our growth at CF to have a flawless workout as it *might be* to endure the extra run. However, to me, embracing the eff-ups means being pessimistic and weak from the get-go...very much the opposite of CF philosophy.
quick qualification:
Embracing & making the most of the actual punishment once it's doled out is completely CF heart & soul, but not the expectation & acceptance of it before it ever happens.
Kaag, what are you thinking as you read all this?!
The fact that there was this much discussion shows there is an attention to correcting. The punishments that are doled out at CF pale in comparison to the thrashing at bootcamp but the fundamentals are the same. After getting your ass kicked for the constant mistakes of your peers, you get a bit more pissed and take control of the situation to ensure it doesn't happen again. This in itself built team unity and teamwork because if your were the screwup you were made MORE AWARE of your actions and if you were the rest of the group you worked together to set the tone that will work. Don't go through class or life on cruise control and not notice what and who are around you! Put the group ahead of your own issues and the outcome will benefit everyone equally.
Good discussion. My question is, where do you draw the line between focusing on going all-out for 30 seconds and policing your neighbor? Are they mutually exclusive or is the mid-point? I don't agree that we should go into each class expecting to run, I think the aim should be to be completely spent after an hour while only doing the prescribed workout. The "perfect" combo of physical exertion and mental focus.
Intensity is a good place to draw the line (like you say, don't compromise going all-out). And also Safety is a good place to draw the line (you wouldn't put yourself at risk of injury to babysit someone else...like if you were using weights or moving at high speed)...????
Show up.
Do exactly what you are asked to do.
Do it to an intensity beyond what you think you could.
Leave.
BTW, make good decisions about showing up to the proper classes...Let's reaffirm this -- Advanced CFers: know all the exercises and formats AND are willing to perform them until which time they vomit their lungs into their hands and then ask, "What's next?"
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