from left to right, Josh from Brick Bodies, me (@RoniNoone), @NutritionDiva, @KnackforNutrition, @WearingMascara
Today was the first official FitBloggin’ Local World Meetup day. FitBloggin’ Local is a way for the FitBloggin’ Community to meet and mingle in between conferences.
I took the reigns and organized something small for the Baltimore folks by contacting Brick Bodies, a local gym. They agreed to host us and we met at their downtown location to try a new (at least new to me) workout class, TRX Suspension training.
It was AWESOME!
I was really scared. I mean the room looked like a torture chamber.
However, we faced our fears and prepared to experience.
The class started with a warm up that got us used to the moves and prepared us for the class. After the first few exercises I started to really enjoy the stretching that went hand in hand with the strength training.
The workout was surprisingly challenging without being difficult, if that makes any sense. Using just the straps and your body weight, it’s amazing how much you are able to do. Like yoga, all the exercises had variation to match your personal fitness level, and it was super easy to adjust while you were working to get the most out of your workout without simply giving up.
Overall it was a great class and I loved getting to see and hang out with fellow bloggers. Something I only get to do at conferences.
A HUGE thanks to brick bodies for thier time, room and support. Click here to check the out.
To learn more about TRX Suspension training click here for a video.
The rest of the day was great! I did boot camp this morning, grilled with the family and went out for ice cream. Oh how I love summer. :)
In other news, I shared why I love being a Mom so much on Baby’s First year.
Today’s food journal…
| Food | Notes |
|---|---|
| 2 egg scrambled with onion, peppers, broccoli and bacon bits | Really making an effort to get protein in the AM. |
| Strawberries and fresh cantaloupe | From the farm stand and FANTASTIC! |
| Larabar on way to Fitbloggin local | All I had time to grab on my way out the door. |
| burger on a whole wheat bun, 3 ears of corn and roasted veggies | was SO hungry! I was so busy I didn’t really eat a lunch. |
| Hot fudge sundae with fresh strawberries at a local ice cream shop. | SO good and NO regrets. :) |
| Activity | |
| Boot camp AND the suspension class | |
| Water/Vitamins | |
| Could have been better. Off to take my vitamins now. | |
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So sorry I missed this meet up! Please tell me another one is in the works? Wasn’t the suspension workout fun? I’ve done it at my gym in Columbia and boy, what a great workout! I hope to see you at another meetup soon!
I LOVE TRX training, theres so many things you can do with them including intergrating kettlebell workouts with the TRX. Its a great workout, glad you tried it!!!
TRX is my absolute favorite form of exercise!!!!!! Glad you liked it as much as I do! Hope you find a way to add it in on occasion. I try to do it at least 4 times a week – my studio offers a crazy 17 minute express class that packs the whole hour workout into a fast paced burnout session – it’s exhilarating!
What an awesome Fitbloggin’ gathering! I love hanging on suspension straps. I’ve never seen a place that is Nothing-But, but I love doing it at my gym. Fun fun!
I recently started a TRX suspension class and I love it.
What a great blogger meet up. And sounds like a fantastic rest of the Saturday. Enjoy your Sunday Roni!
That is very cool! I love learning a new way to work out. Variety is the key to just about everything!
Can I just say how great you look in that pic!! Strong, fit, amazing! You are such an inspiration!
awwe thanks! I was feeling a bit like the frump mom.
THAT LOOKS SO NEAT! I am going to see if we have any here in the Minneapolis area!
I had such a blast! I’m so happy I was able to make it. Thanks for organizing it!