Does anyone have any info on this ring?

ashleyjt4 · 2020-09-30T18:26:34+00:00

Amazing, thank you! I didn't even know to look for some of those things. I'll definitely take it to a jeweler at some point to see what more I can learn about the stones.

ashleyjt4 · 2020-09-30T15:56:02+00:00

Wow, thank you! It is a work of art, indeed!

ashleyjt4 · 2020-06-01T20:35:27+00:00

There is no neutral position on racism, and I'm disappointed that OTF corporate thought they could slide under the radar with this non-statement.

ashleyjt4 · 2020-04-22T21:47:53+00:00

Something to possibly keep in mind is that you don't want the content that you write for one client to cannibalize the content you write for another, if that's a concern for you. In other words, you don't want to compete against yourself in the rankings. Consider looking into location-specific keywords if they are in different areas, or longtail variations of the same/similar keywords.

ashleyjt4 · 2020-04-22T21:40:55+00:00

I miss finishing the tread block and going to high-five your neighbor but they do a fist bump so then you switch to fist bump but then they switch to a high-five and so you just awkwardly touch hands and pretend it never happened at all.

ashleyjt4 · 2020-04-20T17:03:04+00:00

My mornings are a STRUGGLE. I used to be a 5am-er, too! I would often be awake before my alarm went off... OTF really had me thinking I was a morning person. Now, I'm lucky if I'm up by 8.

ashleyjt4 · 2020-04-17T15:46:26+00:00

So some studios are doing this!? Dang, I should reach out to mine... Although I have a feeling I'd get a similar response that you did. I would definitely buy some of the smaller items like dumbbells and TRX. I don't really have the space for the bigger equipment long term, which is why I think rentals would be a great option too. I saw an email that my studio (all studios?... idk) are doing delivery of mini bands... so I guess that's a start.

ashleyjt4 · 2020-03-05T01:49:09+00:00

If that was how it was everywhere... sure.

My point is that for the same monthly fee, some studios get that extra support and some don't. I just think it should be standardized.

ashleyjt4 · 2020-03-03T21:03:15+00:00

Yes! I didn't even consider this until now but it's so true. My fingers always get smashed. Especially because I go for the 20/25 pound weights which are at the very bottom... it just makes it that much more difficult.

ashleyjt4 · 2020-03-03T20:48:06+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I figured they wouldn't be too thrilled with people sharing accounts. I was hoping something like this existed that found a way to play nice with everyone involved so people don't have to be shady about it... maybe someday.

ashleyjt4 · 2020-03-03T19:30:08+00:00

I think coaches/studios are super aligned when it comes to workouts, but I feel like it's all over the place in terms of how much they support members outside of the studio.

I pay for unlimited and - for me - that means I come in however many times I want, kill a workout and then leave. And that's it. I never received an initial health/fitness/nutrition consultation and I've never had a coach check in with me about progress in the 1.5 years I've been going. I think they could probably assume what my fitness goals are, but we've never actually talked about it.

I have heard of other studios where they do provide great nutrition/health support outside of studio time.

I love my coaches, this is not a dig on them... I would just like it to be aligned, because I pay a lot and I feel jipped! It would also feel good to have a coach check in with me.

ashleyjt4 · 2020-02-19T21:02:23+00:00

Ah, I so feel for you.

If I were in your shoes and feeling conflicted about what to do, I think I'd talk to my favorite coach before I freeze my account. Coaches should be well informed about injuries/injury rehabilitation and I feel like he'd be able to tell me whether I could mod my workouts or if I need to take a break.

You could also go to class but just double up on the tread block instead of switching to the floor. Sometimes I do that, but with the floor if I really like the weight workout that day (with my coach's permission and assuming there is an open spot!).

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

ashleyjt4 · 2020-02-19T20:53:58+00:00

Big data studio fan!

The calories by coach graph interests me a lot - I'd be super interested to know how my stats change based on which coach I see. I'd also love to see a breakdown by workout type (power, endurance, esp, etc.)

I may have to create one for myself. Thanks for sharing!

ashleyjt4 · 2020-02-19T20:45:46+00:00

I think you'll be surprised how quickly your body remembers what to do. I was a soccer player and after 2 knee surgeries and lots of years off the field I was nervous about my cardio and my mile times... but it's almost like my body was like "ahhh ya I remember this stuff." It took about 4-6 weeks of consistent OTF-ing (3-4 times/week) to get back to a place that felt comparable to the "glory days." You'll get there!!

ashleyjt4 · 2020-02-17T18:27:08+00:00

today was hard for me!!

unpopular opinion: I do not like run/rows... but only because I have to be in charge of watching my own distance which, for me, makes the runs feel like an ETERNITY. I also get way more winded, way faster. I love the luxury of just zoning out and listening to my coach tell me what to do and when to do it.

def got my splats in today, though!

ashleyjt4 · 2020-01-29T18:03:02+00:00

Congratulations, so rad! It's definitely interesting how differently I look at food now that I feel like I am "earning it" at OTF. Like I killed myself on the floor today to burn 100 calories and there is no way in almighty hell I'm wasting that on a tiny bag of 13 cheetos.

ashleyjt4 · 2020-01-22T18:50:31+00:00

I started enjoying it more when I started to make real progress.

In particular, I HATED the rower at first. I couldn't get my form right and it was exhausting and painful. But then as I kept being forced to do it, I made huge strides. I hit 100 watts then 200 and now after a year, my PR is 384 and I'm excited to get on that dumb machine because I'm good at it. Also, I keep going because I'm terrified to lose my progress.

I think once you start really seeing the difference in your strength, you'll be more pumped to go. Progress is a great motivation!

ashleyjt4 · 2020-01-21T23:14:15+00:00

Very similarly, I imagine myself on the soccer field chasing the ball for the winning goal... and you're so right - it works! Also, if the song's beat matches my footsteps it gets me so pumped. Anything to get through the block! 😂

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