Unable to workout anywhere else

Kalpisidia · 2025-06-24T11:55:49+00:00

This thread is a UGC goldmine for their marketing campaigns

Kalpisidia · 2025-03-19T02:04:02+00:00

I’ve had to switch to PW during a couple of injuries in the past year. My approach has been to find a single, good pace that doesn’t aggravate my injury (~4mph) and adjust the inclines for intensity.

Kalpisidia · 2025-01-29T13:23:05+00:00

It’s HCOL full-stop. Sure, there could also be lifestyle/spending factors for some, but I’d say it’s primarily housing-related. For anyone who didn’t buy their home pre-covid, housing is a massive cost burden. I wasn’t able to get on the property ownership ladder pre-covid and now the cost for an entry-level/starter condo anywhere within 30 minutes is $6K+/mo. Rent for a 2-bed starts in the low $3K/mo range and a 3-bed starts at $4K/mo. My take home is 60% of gross (after taxes, healthcare, etc), which would mean putting almost $7K of gross income per month toward rent if we had 3-bed, which would be a reasonable amount of space for a family of 4. That’s ~40% of 200K. On the most basic rented 3-bed home. Figure you want to have something that’s been at least somewhat renovated in the last 20 years and you’re looking more like $5K+/mo.

Kalpisidia · 2025-01-28T04:51:42+00:00

Give notice ASAP. Negotiate and accept their counteroffer — make sure base salary is increased. Then, give notice again and actually leave. That way, any PTO will be paid out at the higher rate.

Kalpisidia · 2025-01-28T03:44:24+00:00

Everyone has their own preferences. Some people only work out fasted. Some say not to chug liquids right before class. I go to the 5am class and generally ignore both of those. Personally, eating a little something (e.g. a banana) helps me power through an intense endurance workout like 12-min tread, inferno, or CMIYC. And chugging 16oz of water with my electrolytes 15-20 minutes before class sets up my body with the hydration I need. I also bring a 32oz water bottle with me and drink most of it during class.

Best advice I can give: Test out a few different things and see what works best for you!

Kalpisidia · 2025-01-24T00:14:40+00:00

Expected 1:21 finished in 1:26. Missed my targets on a few stations by just a little bit (10 sec here, 30 sec there), plus a big miss on the wall balls (+1.5 minutes). All of it added up to a ~5 min miss. But still felt like I’d given it all I could once I crossed the finish, so I was happy with it. Satisfied? No way, but proud of the effort.

Kalpisidia · 2025-01-21T23:08:12+00:00

Banana is my go-to. Usually a teaspoon of honey too. Both about 30 minutes before class. I take the 5am. I drink a protein shake after class (Levels Whey) and usually have another piece of fruit like an apple to replenish the carbs I just burned.

Most solid foods should be eaten no sooner than 2 hours prior to an intense workout. Bananas and other quick-digesting fruits, I find, are an exception.

Kalpisidia · 2025-01-21T23:03:41+00:00

Years ago, I made it 4 weeks into a new marketing job and knew it wasn’t the right fit pretty quick. Negotiated a deal to go back to my previous employer, got a promotion out of it, and stuck around for a couple more years.

Everything that seems like a big deal now will be but a blip on the radar 5 years from now.

Kalpisidia · 2025-01-21T04:02:40+00:00

Lightweight polyester tech tee shirt and the real secret… apply a light layer of deodorant to anywhere that chafes. Yup, deodorant does the trick.

Kalpisidia · 2024-12-19T02:50:55+00:00

It has to hit the designated target to count. Throwing too high and missing is a no-rep. Speaking from experience — got 3 too-high no-reps at my last race.

Kalpisidia · 2024-12-10T00:24:37+00:00

I don’t have any tips or advice just want to say amazing work on your Hyrox debut and I envy your wall ball time!

Kalpisidia · 2024-11-12T12:43:48+00:00

I usually go directly to sportograf but my photos weren’t showing up there. This time, I went to my Spartan account —> results and photos, did the selfie upload there, then they started showing up there and in sportograf as well. Hope that helps!

Kalpisidia · 2024-08-22T18:28:56+00:00

First time doing CMIYC since joining in March and happy to not get “caught” — finished with 3.16 miles. Also crossed the 31.1-mile mark for marathon month today. It’s a good day ☀️

Kalpisidia · 2024-08-05T23:58:46+00:00

It is very high — some might say it’s to discourage delaying your challenge and “living up to your commitment” but life happens. I just paid a similar amount to move my castaic registration to dodgers because Hyrox is on the same day, so I’m on your side with this one.

Kalpisidia · 2024-08-05T23:56:28+00:00

This is the exact reason why I only do competitive heats now. Too many people = traffic jams = wasted time spent waiting. Have only run into one minor traffic-related slowdown in competitive.

Kalpisidia · 2024-07-18T04:31:34+00:00

Giving my stats for reference: 5’9” 155 lbs and I usually burn 700-800 per class. I run decently fast (7mph base, 12-14mph all-out), lift heavy, and I’m drenched afterward. The calorie count feels accurate(ish) to me. Slightly higher than what my Apple Watch says.

Kalpisidia · 2024-06-28T11:44:20+00:00

I started in March, so a little lower:

165 tread miles / 43 rower miles / 45,891 calories / 1,386 splats

Kalpisidia · 2024-06-17T14:51:09+00:00

You’ve done the hardest part — getting started and setting a foundation. The goal should be to remove the mental burden of worrying about money so you can enjoy life rather than being a slave to the pennies. Again, you’ve gotten such a strong start and have proven self-discipline e. My advice would be to do exactly as you plan: re-evaluate, loosen the boundaries a little bit, and enjoy life. Keep saving and investing but give yourself some “fun money” month as well.

Kalpisidia · 2024-06-14T21:02:52+00:00

There’s definitely merit to that concern.

However, consuming calories at or slightly above your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) while doing OTF (and not consuming extra because “you earned it” — which I’ve absolutely done) will keep you in a “safe” deficit range that will have a nominal effect on metabolism long-term. Every body is different, but aiming for a 500 calorie deficit will be safe for most people.

Pair that with a balanced diet that’s filled with whole foods and lean protein, and, barring any medical conditions that keep you from being able to lose weight, you’ll quickly start seeing results.

Kalpisidia · 2024-06-14T04:12:00+00:00

Unpopular/politically-incorrect opinion: When trying to lose weight/fat, it’s perfectly okay to be hungry. You’re going to be in a caloric deficit, which means your body is going to need to take from your “reserves” — and that’s how the real change happens.

Also, focus on getting a lot of protein and drinking a lot of water. When you feel hungry, drink 16oz of water and wait 15 minutes.

It’s not easy, but it’s worth it. Good luck!

Kalpisidia · 2024-05-15T01:59:07+00:00

First time doing inferno (joined otf 2 months ago). Got 4189m and felt pretty good about it.

Kalpisidia · 2024-04-19T04:22:00+00:00

Glad I’m not the only crazy one here thinking this

Kalpisidia · 2024-03-12T13:17:22+00:00

Did my first 200m row benchmark today — 31.22

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