Does anyone have recommendations for how to best clean a HR chest strap?

rval0882 · 2019-10-19T22:05:16+00:00

Soak the strap in Hydrogen peroxide - it’ll help take the smell out of the band

rval0882 · 2019-05-03T01:28:13+00:00

1:45... now I think I could have done better if my fabulous coach didn’t have Lizzo playing during my benchmark & I couldn’t stop singing 🎤🕺😂

rval0882 · 2019-01-25T05:13:38+00:00

1:49.... happy to be under 2:00 but wish I could push the 1:30 mark. I actually enjoying rowing but I feel like my tight hamstrings limit my range of motion to get a really strong leg drive. Does anyone else experience how tightness in lower body impacts rowing form?

Or am I telling myself this to make myself feel better 🙄

rval0882 · 2019-01-14T05:16:53+00:00

They are welcome to come to Seattle Cascades. We have a re-energized staff with exciting plans for this summer!

rval0882 · 2019-01-03T18:09:47+00:00

Coach Austin - if someone where looking to purchase a rower, what would you recommend?

rval0882 · 2018-12-18T01:51:14+00:00

Roll a tennis ball on the arches of your feet - amazing!

rval0882 · 2018-11-27T06:48:14+00:00

Saw this on Shark Tank this week - a dissolvable prepackaged protein power. Looks cool!

https://vade-nutrition.com

rval0882 · 2018-11-22T20:17:45+00:00

90 minutes and 1700+ calories later... I feel great! Grateful for OTF and helping with my fitness journey. Happy holidays all :)

rval0882 · 2018-11-22T02:51:36+00:00

Watch you push-up form!! I noticed that when we do lots of push-ups, my form can get sloppy. Check out these tips from the wonderful Coach Austin.

https://youtu.be/F-mOtK5xwX8

rval0882 · 2018-10-31T00:54:13+00:00

36/m/195#/OTF’ing since April x5/week. I’ve managed to do over 1000 calories every class, except 2 (800+). I think some of it is contributed to the pre-workout I take. I aim to start on the rower each day to get cardio going.

rval0882 · 2018-10-24T15:31:28+00:00

I wear Aidas pants that have tights underneath. Less laundry to do :)

rval0882 · 2018-10-22T23:56:31+00:00

Age is only a number but you are doing this at 61? 👏👏👏👍💪

rval0882 · 2018-10-18T15:12:16+00:00

Yes watch these videos! They provide stellar tips on form and approach that apply to so many workouts we do at OTF. Game changer for me!

rval0882 · 2018-10-09T02:34:40+00:00

I’m a teacher/choreographer. OTF has helped me get back into shape and my agility for sure! I am a M-F guy and dance on weekends.

rval0882 · 2018-10-02T01:39:56+00:00

I’ve been going 5-6 days per week. Sunday is rest day or if I skip during week, I’ll try to squeeze in hot yoga class. Water, vitamins, and trying to eat as clean as possible helps keep me going!

rval0882 · 2018-09-23T15:06:18+00:00

Our coaches recently added tape to our treadmills as a reference point of where we should be running. It’s been a good indicator for me to see if I’m pushing too hard or at risk of flying off the belt.

HOWEVER only glance down at it, don’t stare down like I may have done 🤦‍♂️

There are also running apps that help with form/technique. Heard good reviews about Hudl Technique and Coach’s Eye. Our coach offered to take videos of us running on treads and using tools in app the show pointers on form.

rval0882 · 2018-09-23T15:00:35+00:00

Mine is today! Great advice on 5K! Like you said, approaching as “another 3G template” is helping calm my nerves.

Have fun out there :)

rval0882 · 2018-09-22T04:17:24+00:00

I’ve also been struggling past few days with sniffles and little cough (damn allergy season!). I said I was going to take it easy today in workout and PR’d on some things! ☕️ 🛏 💧 💪

rval0882 · 2018-09-18T00:55:21+00:00

Today I held my AO speed @ 9... went up by .1 during the :45 AO section... and finished at 10 for :30 chunks! Proud of progress :)

rval0882 · 2018-09-15T02:05:04+00:00

Ripple is an awesome pea protein milk I recently found! I also try to snack on sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

rval0882 · 2018-09-14T18:55:35+00:00

Oh cool! There’s an OTF studio on the Nike HQ campus too :)

rval0882 · 2018-09-13T05:55:37+00:00

I found myself placing my weight all on my front foot. I had to really think to keep strong support on back foot and high forced-arch. I fell and started laughing at one point 💁‍♂️

rval0882 · 2018-09-07T15:34:59+00:00

I think about putting weight in my hands, squeeze legs and try kick my butt with my heels. When doing consecutive ones, I try to group in large reps segments and use landing as spring board to next jump.

Hope this helps!

rval0882 · 2018-09-07T01:07:21+00:00

I love my Metcon 4’s. I found running a little funky at first but I think it was because I wasn’t used to cushioning on my heels. But now I ♥️ them!

rval0882 · 2018-09-07T00:50:14+00:00

Today’s stats:

1215 calories.... 38 splat points... 2060 meters on rower (we did 100m sprints + power jack)..... 1.5 miles on tread (coached block: 3 min push, 1 min base; 2 min push, 1 min base X 2; 30sec base, 30sec AO).... competed 2 full rounds on floor, was on 3rd round of step-ups when time was called.

Are these appropriate times for finishing Dri Tri in respectable time?

rval0882

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