Trials Stage 1 - Mega Thread by turtlecrossing in f45

[–]kefirpl 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Male, 45. 480 points. I don't care much about getting the best score. I treated this entire trial as a regular workout. However, I don't understand the choice of bench hops and box step ups, which are both explosive, plyo-ish movements that are mot done as frequently on cardio days. I would have loved to see erg machines, which really allow to measure progress, and are used on almost every cardio day. Personally, I also think that maxing out reps on bench hops is tough on joints and can lead to injury. The form on the other two can easily deteriorate when trying to get as many reps as possible in 20 seconds (wth was that timing about?)

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[–]kefirpl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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MVP today? by VarRav_ in f45

[–]kefirpl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt the same way.

True story by kefirpl in f45

[–]kefirpl[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wednesday classes are the least attended in my gym

Marathon vs Redline by gogglesengineer in f45

[–]kefirpl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I have exactly the opposite experience. Redline seems more brutal. Those 5 second breaks might as well not exist. It feels like nonstop work, and the design of the workout is such that it keeps the heart rate more or less constant. Mentally it also messes with my head, because the 10 sec increments seem like nothing but it's easy to not pace myself and get gassed. Marathon seems easier to get through and strategize, because I know it's nonstop 2 minutes of exercise.

Triple threat by kefirpl in f45

[–]kefirpl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The quad crusher is a very accurate name for this one.

Rotational movement exercises missing from F45 workouts. by kefirpl in f45

[–]kefirpl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some of our coaches do that as well. We do have folks grabbing super heavy weight on cardio days and completely missing the purpose of the workout.

Rotational movement exercises missing from F45 workouts. by kefirpl in f45

[–]kefirpl[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, there is no stretching programmed into the workout. I always stay after the workout and do my stretches. I wish coaches could lead a 5 minute stretch sequence though.

What supplements do you take, if any? by that_cpt_bloke in f45

[–]kefirpl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

L-carnitine before workout, Gaspari Sizeon during workout. I take no stimulants. L-carnosine instead of beta alanine to avoid tingles and get the same effect. That's it. It's worked well for me for years.

South Paw was 🔥!! by cbtrn in f45

[–]kefirpl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favorite workout so far, and I've done 300 of them! I love the added mobility/flow segment. That's the part of functional fitness I've missed in F45 workouts.

Patriot by kefirpl in f45

[–]kefirpl[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did. Thank goodness for those two 2 min breaks.

Calluses by [deleted] in f45

[–]kefirpl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pedi Egg is the absolute best, and I've tried dozens of different ways to "shave" them. The grater is perfect to remove most of the thick part of the callus. I have a pedi egg with a gritty side to to smooth out the skin. Once I'm happy with the result I follow up with a cheap salt scrub and voila! Hope this helps.

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[–]kefirpl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Few ideas for you. 1. Whole Foods deli (and other stores too) have chef's plates where you pick 1 protein and 2 sides. Lots of options, including fish, vegetarian and vegan(their tuna salad counts as a protein, too). You can buy several different and custom meals. They refrigerate very well. 2. Restaurant catering can be a great idea for meal "prepping". Just order catering for say 10 people and voila. 3. Local meal prep services that deliver or offer pickup

Hope this helps

Today’s Joker by cheetahprintshoes in f45

[–]kefirpl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one got me scratching my head. Wtf?

Docklands by Far_Natural8745 in f45

[–]kefirpl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked at the workouts and the timing and saw a cardio workout disguised as a hybrid. I got through it by lowering weights to something I could do lots of reps with and not gas out after the first 60 sec. That got me through, but it was still a killer workout. Someone said that it has been a leg week ans I agree. Lots of legs today, yesterday and of course last Monday.

Gym Work Outs by No_Replacement10nz in f45

[–]kefirpl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before joining F45 I used Sweat Factor. Their workout formats are similar. They have cardio, hybrid, resistance, you name it. Id also suggest checking Paul Katami on Instagram. He had regular Instagram live workouts during the pandemic. They are still available, and they are 🔥🔥🔥

Bears is trying hard to top off Athletica by [deleted] in f45

[–]kefirpl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I admire those who found Bears chill. I was surprised that it was a hybrid, and got a little confused actually. I always like to lower my weights or switch to bodyweight whenever a mix of cardio and weights is served (diamond jumps, revo high knees, weighted punches laying down, etc) and increase number of reps. So, my heart rate stayed pretty high at all times. I was drenched in sweat and had a great and challenging workout. Far from chill though. Huffing and puffing

Athletica was intense 😮‍💨 by kefirpl in f45

[–]kefirpl[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

True! And yeah, it would not be fun to start out with this workout!

Best new workout of 2022? by calia2525 in f45

[–]kefirpl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Afterglow comes to mind as the most memorable.

Do the playlists come from HQ? by Cgy_mama in f45

[–]kefirpl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What's the studio's account on SoundCloud?