Chiseled – Back to our Roots…….

Chiseled – Back to our Roots…….

Chiseled, originally advertised as a gear workout, started out with a bang. Gear being used focusing more on building muscle, somewhat less cardio. A few weeks into its launch, the advertised theme started fading away. Rumors were building…..Chiseled had lost its way. The mumble chatter being conveyed to the site Q’s, a yoga theme was taking over…..should we rename. Tends to be a recent theme these day, renaming???? From my understanding, the site Q’s called a special meeting to determine how to correct/change the direction. While in discussion and enjoying their favorite adult beverage, MD 20/20 and Zima, they heard a song come across the radio, Imagine Dragons – Roots. That’s it, “we have got to get Chiseled back to its roots”!!!!! Damascus started the redirect journey last week with sandbags from hell, it was my responsibility to keep it going. Full disclaimer….some of this is fictional, some not….You decide!!!!

With the temps hovering around 25 degrees, I did not know who would show for a Chiseled gear workout. I was pleasantly surprised to see 15 pax roll in ready rock the frozen Tundra of Chiseled.

The Warm Up:

• Disclaimer given
• Mosey to the entrance of 5 Stones and back to main parking lot.
• SSH – 20
• LSS – 10
• Mt Climbers – 15

The Thang:

9 stations set up with 2 exercises for each station, another was used as a runner. Pax would alternate between exercises with a runner being the timer. Once runner returned, everyone would rotate to the next station. We were able to complete three rounds before time expired.

• Station 1 – Good Mornings/Calf Raises
• Station 2 – Military Press/Shoulder Shrugs
• Station 3 – Dips/Step Ups
• Station 4 – Bent over Rows/American Hammers
• Station 5 – Tricept Ext/Plank Jacks
• Station 6 – Squats/Mt Climbers
• Station 7 – Curls/Side Lateral Raises
• Station 8 – Dead Lift/Front Raises
• Station 9 – Double Merkin Ladder with Bear Crawl
• Station 10 – Run (Timer)

The Moleskine:

• Outstanding group of guys today, committed to working out in tough conditions and everyone killed it. Some actually left in pain (not the good kind)……Recal, take care of your back. Kudos for continuing through the entire workout. Not sure if your choice of attire contributed to the injury but, a short sleeve t-shirt and shorts had me a little concerned.
• Out of the 15 pax today, 7 were at the “Respect”level, outstanding job!!!! If our numbers continue to grow, we may get our own workout site.
• One thing I realized today, a gear workout allows for conversation…..great to see. There were a lot of conversations taking place but one that stood out……..Rubbermaid being asked or wanting to lick someone’s barbell.  Not sure what that was about but more info is needed.
• As mentioned in the intro paragraph, we have experience some “out of the norm” workouts at Chiseled from an individual (Zin). Let it be known, the workouts were not easy and he rocked them. For me, I paid the price for a few days afterwards. He will be bringing the pain to other sites in the near future.
• From a mental standpoint, this was my toughest Q. Being a true Southern Belle, I’m a pansy when the weather drops below freezing.  If rain is in the forecast, I become more than a pansy…..let you fill in the word but may start with a p.
• Thanks to Bango and Fuse for allowing me to Q Chiseled. Believe we have Chiseled heading it the right direction. Can’t wait to see what Dancing Bear has in mind next week.

Announcements:

• Dancing Bear is collecting toiletries, socks, coats, hats, etc. for those in need.
• Church on the Street – Sunday, December 2.
• SOB Christmas Party – Friday, November 30.
• E333ies at Briarcrest Clubhouse – Friday, December 7.
• Jingle Jangle Beer Exchange at Zinfandel’s driveway – Saturday, December 15. Bring something to drink, share with others.
• Xerox – On Q for Thursday’s Clyent Dinner.

Thanks to Mad Dog for taking us out.