eggnoggin'

I'm not trying to bash on exercise, but I, personally and professionally, believe that effective training is optimal over merely gassing oneself out doing something merely because it draws a sweat.

Here's an interesting synopsis of some of the detriments of oxidative over-training.

http://www.zone5endurance.com/?p=1501

Darn those crazy Z5E people and citing science. Stifling.

FYI: There will not be any sessions held Wednesday. Enjoy your break. Stretch.

On that note, Thanksgiving is upon us and it is a good opportunity to flex some mite in front of relatives.

I suggest boastfully demonstrating how much food you can pack away. But that's just me.

You're going to want to work up an appetite. Here are a few options. You'll need a lot of eggnog.

Eggnog Mile:
for time -  4 x 8oz of eggnogg + 400m Sprint. Scale as needed.

Burpeenog:
for time - 4 x 8oz eggnog + 25 burpees.

Pumpkin Pie Push ups:
For time - eat an entire pumpkin pie (or anything else) in as few reps of push ups as possible. Yes, it's exactly as you imagine it. The pie sits on the floor below your chompers. 1 chug of eggnog and 5 burpees every time you drop a knee.

Football gone bad:
During the annual turkey day family match-ups, throw in some absurd penalties and incentives. Like eggnog chugging and burpees in excessive amounts.

Brutal catch/dodge ball:
Get into two teams and use different sized balls to either play catch or dodge ball. Impose different penalties for the different balls. 50 Squats is a good one but it is incredibly brutal as you'll be stiff as a brick when you're done. Always entertaining though.

*the key is to keep things simple. If you have family members that are not hip to certain movements, don't waste time teaching. Either modify to simplify or use simple things to begin with.

* Keep a bucket on hand for cleanliness. ;-)

*Please be smart. Use your better judgement before you get rowdy.

* HAVE FUN!


For those that take things a little more seriously:

Use the off time to work on mobility. www.mobilitywod.com. Can't lose there.

1. 150 burpees for time.

2. 10 push ups
     - 30 seconds up
     - 30 seconds down
   - Make it look good and rest as needed between reps.

3.
 6 x
         15 - roll-up tuck-jumps
                 - start laying flat on your back and roll up to a squat and jump up. Tuck your knees to your chest mid-air and land into a squat and roll back onto your back and into the next rep.

         15 - Hand-release Push ups

         15 - leg levers

Please post on what kind of creative and brutal things you may have done with your families.