Author: Polly

  • Fifteen of the Finest

    Fifteen of the finest met up on a fine Saturday to help Polly commiserate his pending journey into reaching the grand old age of respect. After a wee dram to warm the cockles, the PAX jogged a couple of laps of the running track armed with noting less than a couple of rugby balls. If the balls were dropped, 10 merkins was the penalty.

    Once we had the blood pumping, we moved onto the warm-up exercises:

    Warm-Up Exercises:

    • Arm Circles
    • Side straddle Hops
    • LBCs
    • American Hammers
    • Forward Lunges
    • Mountain Climbers

    Then after moseying over to the soccer field Astroturf, we flung our enthusiasm into the The Thang – The Beast which consisted of:

    • Burpees
    • WWIIs
    • Merkins
    • LBCs
    • Side Straddle Hops
    • Squats

    With time pressing on, we jumped into Teams of Three

    • Pull-Ups
    • Step Ups
    • Dips

    After a few warm down exercises (just for the old guys) we finished with the Circle Of Trust before taking on some celebratory nutrition.

  • Band of Brothers

    Eleven of mankind’s finest specimens came together as a mighty band of brothers last Saturday morning to celebrate Polly’s 1st year anniversary.

    We started off by moseying around the running track to warm up while passing a rugby around which was interrupted by the occasional forfeit of 10 burpees as a courtesy to the member of the PAX who fumbled and dropped the ball.

    After the disclaimers and welcoming our FNG, YHC reminded the PAX of the power of our brotherhood in helping us face life challenges. We should not be afraid to reach out.

    Warm-A-Rama:
    Arm Circles
    Side straddle Hops
    LBCs
    American Hammers
    Forward Lunges
    Mountain Climbers

    Once warmed up, we moseyed on over to the soccer field for The Thang – The Beast:
    Burpees
    WWIIs
    Merkins
    LBCs
    Squats
    Side Straddle Hops

    Just in case the PAX hadn’t burnt off enough puppy fat, we then moseyed over to the Poles for a little Core work:
    20 count and move x 6
    Flutter kicks
    Freddie Mercury’s
    Heels to Heaven
    Hello Dollies/Lo-Lites
    Planks
    LBCs

    Then back over to the pagoda area for some Teams of Three:
    Jog
    Step Ups
    Dips
    Cards

    After finishing up with the usual COT, where we christened our FNG as Rader, a nutritional beverage was enjoyed by all. Certain members of the PAX also reached out to the local yoga ladies, one of which was in great need of refreshment.

  • The Brotherhood!

    Circle Of Pain:
    In reflection of it being both my VQ and BQ as well as the start of the magnificent 6-Nations Rugby Championship we started this weeks COP with an introduction to the principles of the game of rugby and linked it to one of our key guiding lights of “Leave no man behind; but leave no man where you find him”. There was a big focus on working together as a team and encouraging the hares to run back for the tortoises. Pre workout warmers and post workout refreshments had a 6-Nations (English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, French and Italian) offering.
    Disclaimers:
    I am not a professional.
    You are here of your own accord.
    Modify as necessary.
    Push yourself don’t hurt yourself.
    Everything I tell you to do is a suggestion.

    Warm-A-Rama:
    2 laps jogging and passing a rugby ball down two lines; when at the back, run to the front
    Warm-Up Exercises:
    Arm Circles
    Side straddle Hops
    LBCs
    American Hammers
    Forward Lunges
    Mountain Climbers

    The Thang:

    The Beast – Sprint but run back to bring the last men home:

    Burpees
    WIIs
    Merkins
    LBCs
    Squats
    Side Straddle Hops

    Poles – Core:

    Flutter kicks
    Freddie Mercury’s
    Heels to Heaven
    Hello Dollies/Lo-Lites
    Planks
    LBCs

    Teams of Three:

    Jog
    Step Ups
    Dips

    Circle Of Trust:

    Count-o-rama
    Name-o-rama
    Announcements
    Shout-out/words of wisdom
    Closing prayer

    Playlist:

    Ruby – Kaiser Chiefs
    I Predict A Riot – Kaiser Chiefs
    Sheriff Fatman – Carter USM
    Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
    Wonderwall – Oasis
    Alive – Pearl Jam
    Def. Con. One. – Pop Will Eat Itself
    Loaded – Primal Scream
    Common People – Pulp
    Panic – The Smiths
    I Am The Resurrection – The Stone Roses
    Bitter Sweet Symphony – The Verve
    Don’t Let Me Down – The Wonderstuff