Kendall Giles

So I mentioned that I am evaluating a TRX suspension system, by Fitness Anywhere, via a 12-week fitness program (FORCE). Today was Day 15.

OK, the intro two weeks are over. Today, the start of week 3 of the TRX FORCE program, saw the intensity of the workouts change in three ways: the transition time between exercises was reduced, the number of repetitions per set increased, and for some exercises (core exercises) the number of sets increased from one to two.

As a result, I noticed that my average heart rate during the strength component was about ten beats/minute higher than on weeks one-two.

I am also now appreciating why the exercise booklet is made of heavy card stock that is also *laminated*!

For the cardio component, I goofed --- I was so distracted by the change in intensity of the strength workout that I did an intense cardio workout rather than the proscribed active recovery. Oops. I did a set of kettlebell snatches and, in the spirit of the increase in intensity of the strength component, I increased the weight of my cardio snatch kettlebell from 30 pounds to 40 pounds. Unfortunately I was only able to get in ten snatches at the 15:15 rate, with seven snatches/set (immediately after completing the strength workout). I think I also came up a little short on the cardio because I've not been getting in the necessary sleep due to increased work demands. Alas.

But speaking of kettlebells, here is a short video of an interview with John Du Cane, of DragonDoor.com, who discusses the origins of the modern kettlebell movement in the U.S.

I particularly enjoyed his comments about being married to a Goddess!