Friday, April 6, 2018

Putting Kids to Bed: Crossfit Edition

Are you into working out? Have I got a routine for you! It's called Crossfit: Bedtime x2 (no copyright infringement intended)

Material required:

  • A room with a door that can close
  • 1 nightlight
  • 2 raised platforms, 12" high
  • 2 medicine balls, 27 lbs each (or heavier for added challenge)
  • Plywood for inclined planes
  • Optional: toys and books

Set up:
  • Position the two platforms against opposite walls, approximately 5-6 feet apart. Make sure they are stable.
  • Build ramps rolling off each platform with a holding space at the top for a medicine ball. Ball should be able to easily roll down the ramp; it should not remain on the platform for more than a few seconds.
  • For extra difficulty, rig up a pulley system to open and close the door and allow balls to escape into the hallway
  • Scatter toys/books around the room
  • Plug in nightlight
  • Turn off overhead light
  • Close door

Workout method:
  • Grab one medicine ball. Place it on the top of a ramp. Be sure to squat and use your leg muscles.
  • With your core engaged, turn to the other platform and place the second ball atop its ramp.
  • Lunge back to platform #1, scoop up the ball from the floor, and replace it.
  • Hop over toys so you don't stub your toe
  • Get distracted by hopping and allow ball #2 to escape out the door. Retrieve ball #2 and place on platform.

Reps: 
  • at least 100

Cool down:
  • Ask your workout partner to come in and sit by one platform to hold the ball in place while you do the same for platform #2. 
  • Take deep cleansing breaths. 
  • Remain seated until the balls are no longer wiggling and are nearly asleep. 
  • Tiptoe out of the room. 
  • Pour yourself a glass of wine.



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