Warm up: squats, go. Side lunges, go. Jumping jacks, go. Now, go get some weights (10s and 12.5s ( Read more... )

Hugs from Chris. For Chris, I would venture to say it’s hugs from us ( Read more... )

Once again, it was the Sweet Potatoes of CT who held down the fort today. No Chris, no Helen, no Dolores, no Ruth … Jayne was unexpectedly available at the last minute and she chose wisely … to join me and Russkaya ( Read more... )

Today, given Chris’ hiatus, we had four crazy dedicated gymrats who wanted to work out. Ok, perhaps not as hard as when Chris works us out but given it was Core Day, we worked pretty hard. All I know is: the Bear had some core muscles shaking at the end of the session … you know what that means ( Read more... )

Contrary to Chris’ email to us earlier, he did conduct a private unveiling while we were doing cool-down stretches today. And yes, I can confirm, evidence was produced of a six pack. I didn’t touch … just saw it from across the room ( Read more... )

Ok, Friday was a complete CF here at the office … and I was pressed all the way until I left. Today I realized, I didn’t post about Friday’s workout. Since it involved the dreaded treadmills, I must post, if only to whine about it a little ( Read more... )

Today we had the whole group (all six of us) … Team Chris was out in full force. He used the opportunity to remind himself about the joys of a sea of estrogen ( Read more... )

Well that's a relief. Chris was right ... Working out does make skiing easier ( Read more... )

I was running late today, due to a long conference call which extended into the magic hour … but I wasn’t too late, and all I missed was my own warm-up. Never fear, jumping jacks, go.

So much for being late.

To repeat, jumping jacks, go. Front oblique lunges, go. 10 squat jacks, go. 10 burpees, go. Repeat whole warm-up circuit, go. Go get one heavy ( Read more... )

It is a truth universally acknowledged that all successful workouts must involve two main ingredients: working out and discussing forbidden things: pizza, potatoes and alcohol. These may seem counterproductively juxtaposed but for us, they work.

Today was strength focus … but Chris never limits himself to just the “workout du jour.” Oh no, he ( Read more... )