Tonight, after a long day at the office, I headed to Central Park on my own. Unfortunately my work run buddies had to leave an hour before I was able to tonight. This is when it really set in how much stronger I am than last year both mentally and physically. Tonight instead of heading to the gym to run on the treadmill, cutting the run short, or forgetting it all together due to my exhaustion; I changed clothes and headed out the door. I spent the next 51 minutes enjoying the peace of Central Park, the golden leaves, the dusk shadows, and camaraderie of other runners as I ran 5 miles in the park.
By the time I walked through the door tonight at 8pm, all I wanted was warm clothes and a healthy dinner. I forgot how much I love spaghetti squash. It is like the secret weapon of weeknight dinners! In less than 15 minutes, including only 2 minutes of actual work, I had a huge bowl of nutritional goodness for dinner! I mixed 1.5 cups cooked spaghetti squash with 1/3 cup homemade marinara, pre-cooked chicken, seasonings, and grated cheese together for a warm, comforting dinner.
I admit, it wasn’t the pretties dinner but it was quick, gooey, and delicious.
While I ate, I went through some pictures on my camera and came across pictures from an event 2 weeks ago that I totally forgot to share with you guys! Oops! Clearly things have been a bit crazy around these parts.
On Saturday, October 6th I had a sweaty date with a few local Fitfluential Ambassadors at Reebok CrossFit Fifth Avenue for a TRX clinic. Each week Reebok has what they call Reebok FitHub events during which time they teach a skill or a workout. The one on October 6th was a TRX Suspension Training for all levels.
It was my first time stepping in this new flagship store and I was amazed by the space overall. The upstairs is dedicated to the store where you can find all the gear to make any Crossfit session bright and colorful! I loved their women’s technical tanks and some of the bright shoes!
The downstairs however is a a whole different story. It is a HUGE Crossfit box, dedicated to sweaty WODs and strength training! This picture gives you just a glimpse of the downstairs space including rowing machines, pullup bars, ropes, and more! It was pretty amazing and I loved the bright, neon green color that splashed the black walls.
The six of us (Jill, Kristine, Katelyn, Christine and Alfonso) were able to enjoy a 45 minute session which included a quick overview of TRX and then a quick workout incorporating all the different key body parts. While most of weren’t new to TRX it was still a great opportunity to learn a few new moves, improve technique, and sweat together!
My personal trainer, Lauren, first introduced me to TRX over a year ago and since then we use it almost every week during our sessions. It requires you to engage multiple muscles at one time which pushes your body more than if you were just using free weights or a machine. The best thing about the TRX is that you can take it anywhere and use it at home or a gym. Some gyms in NYC, such as Crunch, even have TRX classes as part of their group fitness schedule!
Below are just a few of the different moves we did during the session.
Question: Have you ever used a TRX before? What is your favorite move?
Awesome video, I am thinking of taking an 8-week TRX session at my gym.
I do TRX with my trainer, too, and I LOVE it! I feel like it’s the best workout my core ever gets.
Love your recap, lady! Just realized I totally took over with my hip stance. I think it’s the small-person complex in me. 😉
Love the video too! I was seriously struggling — those TRX bands are no joke!
Awww, that Reebok used to be the favorite lunchtime Au Bon Pain! I am so sad it closed, but I’m glad they didn’t just put another bank or Duane Reade there. It looks a lot bigger without all of the delicious pastries and salads in the way 😉
Love the video!! I think that the gator chomp thing was my favorite move. It was so fun to TRX with you!
I have never done TRX but have seen people at the gym doing it and they look like they are really working up a sweat. My gym has TRX classes, maybe it’s time I try one. I am always a little intimidated by trying new ‘machines’ that I’ll do it wrong. Our TRX is in the middle of the gym!
Looks like a fun event and of course I think it’s awesome because it was at my box 🙂 If you interested in seeing what CrossFit is all about (some people are interested some are not) they offer Free classes on Saturday at 10 AM and 11 AM and I would defiantly go with you!
I tried TRX once and it was super hard! Defiantly a challenging workout!
awesome!! I have been meaning to go to the TRX class in Miami because we have one at home and I know I’d learn a ton. I like it for runners because it I think it helps with how we use our muscles during running
I am a TRX class regular at my gym and have been for the past 2 years! We typically did only TRX moves in class, but now we are branching out and using the TRX as part of our Ignite circuits.
Have you used the TRX RIP yet?
OMG! I just tried the TRX training at my gym earlier this week! My favorite is the variations from the plank position. Hits my core in a wonderful way 😛
I’ve tried TRX but I am SO uncoordinated I spent most of my time on the floor….. Maybe I’ll attempt again someday – after LOTS of pilates 🙂 Looks like it was fun for you, though!
Tried the spaghetti squash dinner – delish! I love your blog for all things food, fitness, outfits and New York City! Keep it up!