Tag: Strings

  • Sprinting, KoTing, and S&Ming – from Fracsac

    15 Pax showed up on a Tuesday morning to do one of those 3 things. 45 minutes later we did a CoT then hit Discipline is Destiny group. Just keep showing up!

    SYITG

  • Sweaty Bells – 7-30-2023 – from Almonaster

    Full Body Workout!

    PAX Attended:

    – FCOJ
    – SOGO
    – Willie
    – Strings
    – Subprime
    – Douillie
    – Stork
    – Almonaster

    Warm-up.

    Douille assisted with the warmup, the Q was two minutes late.

    The Thang!

    Take a lap!

    Shrugs – 50 IC
    Kettlebell Press – 20 IC
    Right Arm Press – 10 IC
    Left Arm Press – 10 IC
    Two Arm Rows – 20 IC
    Right Arm Rows – 10 IC
    Left Arm Rows – 10 IC
    Curls – 50 IC
    Triceps Extensions – 50 IC

    Take a lap!

    Kettlebell Swings – 20 OYO
    Dead Lift – 25 IC
    Deep Goblet Squats with a three second hold – 10 IC
    Right Leg Lunge with a three second hold – 10 IC
    Left Leg Lunge with a three second hold – 10 IC
    Right Side Lunge – 10 IC
    Left Side Lunge – 10 IC

    Take a lap!

    Man makers – 5 OYO
    Plank KettleBell Throughs – 20 IC
    Right Arm Plank Rows – 10 IC
    Left Arm Plank Rows – 10 IC

    Take a lap!

    Mary

    LBC’s – 25 IC
    Hello Dolly – 20 IC
    Ukrainian Douillie’s – 20 IC

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  • Touchin’ Toes – from Strings

    Goal: everyone would be able to touch toes at the end. Did a lot of mobility for 15 minutes, did a demonstration of slow jogging, jogged to bench circle at Loyola, stretching, merkins. Jogged moseyed to parking structure, ran up steps to 3 floor, more strecthing, touching toes, ran steps to 4th floor, jumping jacks, up to 7 floor, slow walking lunges, touching toes, seated stretches, hindu pushups and hindu squats. Slow jogged back to flag. Everyone at the end was able to touch their toes.

  • Sweaty Bells – from Strings

    first 15 minutes mobility exercises and stretching, warmups. Kettblebell swings, Russian and American style; painfully slow burpees, snatches, shoulder press using 2 second concentric 3 second eccentric. Curls, halos, single arm rows, one lap. abs

  • Afternoon Delight – 6-07-2023 – from Almonaster

    Global Running Day!

    PAX:

    – SOGO
    – Poboy
    – Big Willie
    – FCOJ
    – Strings
    – Almonaster

    Warmup:

    SSH – 20 IC
    Arm Circles -10 IC
    Reverse Arm Circles – 10 IC
    Imperial Walkers – 10 IC
    Balance on 1 foot for 10 seconds – Each Foot
    The Morpheus – 10 IC
    Grass Grabbers – 10 IC
    Windmills – 10 IC
    Mountain Climbers – 10 IC

    The Thang:

    We went to the Levee to take in the sites at the River.

    11’s
    – Start at the bottom with one Squat Jump and at the top with 10 Leg Lifts off of the levee. Inverse each way until opposite, making for 55 reps of each. We Bear Crawled up the levee and ran down each time.

    Mosey atop the levee, down the road, and over to the Statue.

    Statue
    – 20 LBC’s – IC

    Mosey to Oak Alley near the Fountain
    – BLIMPS Progressive
    -5 Burpees, 10 Lunges, 2 is 1, 15 Imperial Walkers, 20 Merkins, 25 Plank Jacks, and 30 Squats. Start at each pole through Oak Alley.

    Mary
    – Douillies – 20 IC

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  • Afternoon Delight German “Cawfee” Edition – from Willie

    The Afternoon Delight relocated from its typical AO location to the City Park Mothership for ann Afternoon Delight German edition. We started the workout with a disclaimer and we set off to warm up in the field adjacent to NOMA. I did put together a German Delight playlist littered with the “Chicken Dance” throughout. If the Chicken Dance came up, that was 5 Burpees for the PAX. It hit us on the first SONG! The warm up consisted of the following all in cadence:

    SSHx20, Arm Circles F/Bx10, Imperial Walkersx20, Mountain Climbersx20, Downward Dog stretch for 15 seconds.

    Next we partnered up at the foot of NOMA for a DORA 123 German style. Exercises were 100 LBTs (2/1), 200 Shoulder Taps (1/1), 300 Rocky Balboas (2/1). During thee transition from running to exercising each pair had to doe si doe reminiscent of Clark Griswald German dancing during Oktoberfest in the movie “European Vacation.”

    Next the PAX gathered in a Ring of Fire for a Burpee Palooza, name that Artist. The PAX did 3 Burpees while the new song started to play, the PAX to the left had to name the artist of the song. Miss and that was 5 more burpees, get it right, 10 air squats. Here are the results to the best of my recollection:

    Mr. Brightside – the Killers – SOGO – Burpees
    Shout at the Devil – Motley Crue – Walker – Squats
    Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond – Couch -Burpees
    Block Rockin Beats – Chemical Bros – Blowout- Burpees
    Sexy Back – Justine Timberlake – Pipeline – Squats
    Elvira – Oak Ridge Boys – Douille – Squats
    What A Fool Believes – Doobie Bros – Subprime – Burpees
    Chicken Dance – 5 Burpees
    FUN – Pitbull – Almonaster – Burpees
    For Those About To Rock – ACDC – Strings – Burpees (Can’t believe he missed it!)
    Africa – Toto – Manchovy – Burpees
    Aint no Mountain High Enough – Michael McDonald – Whopper – Burpees
    All I Do Is Win – DJ Kahled – Big Willie – Burpees
    Any Way You Want it – Journey – ??? Squats
    Black Dog – Led Zeppelin – Wille – Squats

    It’s quite clear that the PAX does not pay attention to who sings the song….

    We an back to the flag, closed with a traditional COT and adjourned to the Deutsches Haus for some German “Cawfee,” and were met by several cawfee only PAX. It was a beautiful night! Always a pleasure to lead such a great group of men, even if they don’t know their music.

  • Wolf Pack Mountain – Burpee Palooza Ring of Fire – from Willie

    The PAX gathered for 530AM sharp at the WPM meeting spot on St. Charles Ave, where I announced the standard disclaimer. I also had my Bluetooth speaker and playlist at the ready. The rules are pretty simple for my music. Any PAX can skip a song, but it will trigger a 10 burpee penalty for the whole group, and there are no back-to-back skips…sorry Catfish:(). O’Douls had the honor of shuffling the songs, and it landed on “The Children will Listen” by Barbara Streisand…. The entire PAX declared a skip, and we did 10 burpees out of the gate!
    We moseyed over to the base on WPM to warm up with the following exercises all in cadence:
    SSHx20, Imperial Walkersx20, Hillbilliesx20, Self lovex20, Grass Grabbersx10, Arm Circles F/Bx10

    Once the warmups were complete, the PAX ran up the mountain stopping at each level for a Ring of Fire. All inclines were run up backwards.
    Monkey Humpers 20 total, next PAX starts at 10. Hold Al Gore while you wait.
    Couch skipped with 5 seconds left of the “Humpty Dance” – PAX did 10 Burpees.
    Low slow Squats 20 total, next PAX starts at 10. Hold Al Gore while you wait.
    Douille skipped “It’s Raining Men” – PAX did 10 Burpees.
    LBCs 20 total next PAX starts at 10. Hold a hip bridge (wife pleaser) while you wait.
    Merkins 20 total next PAX starts at 10. Hold plank while you wait.
    Mountain Climbers 20 total next PAX starts at 10. Hold plank while you wait.

    Once at the top of the mountain, I had a surprise for the PAX. Instead of a traditional ring of fire, we had Burpee Palooza Ring of Fire. Each PAX was singled out to name the artist of the current song. We did 3 burpees as a group as the new song played. Once the burpees were done, the PAX next up in the ring of fire had to name the artist of the song, if he missed it, another 5 burpees ensued, if he got it correct, we did 10 Squats. We made it through 7 of the 21 PAX in the ring before heading back to the flag. Let’s just say we did a lot of burpees, and I will leave it right there.

    Here is a list of the songs that were played in the Burpee Palooza Ring of Fire:
    Get Ready – DJ Jubilee
    Da’ Dip – Freak Nasty
    Shake it off – Taylor Swift
    For Those About to Rock – ACDC
    What a Fool Believes – Doobie Brothers
    Let’s Dance – David Bowie
    What Does the Fox Say? – Ylvis

    We made it back to the flag right on time and closed out with the COT. It’s always an honor to lead this group of great men. Already looking forward to next time!

  • Afternoon Delight – 5-17-2023 – from Almonaster

    Christmas in the air!

    PAX:

    – Strings
    – Willie
    – Bullseye
    – Subprime
    – Topless
    – Almonaster
    – Server FNG
    – Blue Card FNG
    – Walker FNG

    Warmup:

    SSH – 20 IC
    Arm Circles -10 IC
    Reverse Arm Circles – 10 IC
    Imperial Walkers – 10 IC
    Balance on 1 foot for 10 seconds – Each Foot
    The Morpheus – 10 IC
    Grass Grabbers – 10 IC
    Windmills – 10 IC
    Mountain Climbers – 10 IC

    The Thang:

    Tonight was the night to Mosey around the Track to welcome our FNG’s! Perfect weather and clear night!

    Incline Push/Pull Station.
    I set of each timed by a group with 10 Burpees

    Stop at the Bridge.
    Pull through Lunges Right Foot – 10 IC
    Squats – 10IC
    Pull Through Lunges Left Foot – 10 IC

    The Fountain.
    Douillies – 20 IC
    Dips – 10 IC
    Burpees – 10 OYO

    Stop by the Golf Cart Path.
    Merkins – 10 IC
    Bama’s – 10 IC
    Nolan Ryan’s – 10 – 5 each arm

    Stop by final Curve
    Mary

    LBC’s
    Flutter Kicks
    LBT’s

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  • Mother’s Day Tribute – from King Kong

    In the realm of iron and sweat’s embrace,
    A tribute to mothers, a special place,
    With kettlebells and sweat-drenched clothes,
    A Mother’s Day workout, where strength flows.

    Curls and squats, a rhythmic dance,
    Building muscles, taking a chance,
    Each movement echoing love’s refrain,
    For the mothers who’ve eased our pain.

    Flutter kicks and single-handed curls,
    A testament to the strength that unfurls,
    In the souls of mothers, fierce and true,
    Their love, a force that carries us through.

    In honor of Jingle Vader’s squat pulses, a lively beat,
    We honor mothers with every feat,
    Their hearts, a symphony of devotion,
    Guiding us with unwavering emotion.

    Leg raises over kettlebell, reaching high,
    Symbolic of the love that touches the sky,
    For mothers who lift us to greater heights,
    Their love, an everlasting light.

    Forward extensions and kettlebell swings,
    Like a mother’s touch, the joy it brings,
    Pushing us forward, empowering our might,
    A bond that strengthens, forever in sight.

    Chest presses with a freddy mercury twist
    We celebrate mothers, our eternal bliss,
    Their love, a harmony in our souls,
    As we honor them with every goal.

    Rows and jump squats, energy unleashed,
    For mothers who inspire, never ceased,
    Their love, a springboard to our dreams,
    Guiding us through life’s winding streams.

    LBCs, a challenge we embrace,
    A tribute to mothers, their steadfast grace,
    And as King Kong, Douille, Almonaster, and Strings,
    With Willie, they join the song that rings.

    Surprising it was, to see Willie arrive,
    His punctuality, a delightful surprise,
    Together, they gathered, a bond so tight,
    Supporting each other with all their might.

    Strings, the elder at seventy-one,
    A triple respect for all he’s done,
    A testament to the power of ageless love,
    Motherhood’s gift from heaven above.

    To Wakin’ Bakin’ they ventured for breakfast,
    Celebrating love with each shared request,
    While King Kong, in line, sought a pastry divine,
    A tribute to his wife, a love so fine.

    In this sweat-drenched journey, let it be known,
    Mother’s love, a foundation firmly grown,
    For on this Mother’s Day, in every way,
    We honor the mothers who brighten our day.

  • Swinger in Da House – from King Kong

    Thunderstorms passed through last night. I woke up to a wet, cool April morning with low humidity. Rain had stopped around 6 a.m., and the sun was creeping up. What a beautiful morning!!! We saw a white minivan pulling up to the parking lot with an unfamiliar face. His name is Swinger from down range Houston (Sugarland). He’s called Swinger because he swing dances. But we all thought he lied about the origin of his name.

    We started off with warm-ups: Self-Love, Windmills, Imperial Walkers, Hill Billies, Arm Circles, Slow Low Squats, Halos, Bottle Caps, and Around the World.

    The Thang 1 OYO:
    10 single handed curls
    10 single handed rows
    10 Lunges with bells (2 is 1)
    10 burpees jump over

    15 triceps extensions
    15 two handed rows
    15 Leg raises with the bells
    Bear crawl to the parking lot and back

    20 overhead presses
    20 kettle bell swings
    20 goblet squats
    Overhead carry to the parking lot and back

    The Thang 2 in cadence:
    Rinse and repeat all the exercises above. Except this time, we did everything in cadence.

    The Thang 3:
    Dora 1, 2, 3
    100 curls, 200 kettle bell taps, 300 flutter kicks with the bell
    While one pax was doing the exercise, the other pax was carrying his bell to the park lot and back. (dealer’s choice – could be overhead carry, suitcase carry, etc.)

    COT

    Dinghy, Moana, and Sphinxter met us at Wakin’ Bakin’ for some breakfast.

    SYITG

    Kong