Equipment seems to be steadily returning to stock. Today, I could have purchased a pair of Rogue 55LB Color Training Plate 2.0 for $366 with free shipping or the Rogue 25LB Color Training Plate 2.0 for $187 with free shipping.
Last night I was able to purchased a pair of 50# dumbbells from REP Fitness for $119 and free local pick-up.
UPDATE: 1400 6.30.2020 dumbbells are in stock
2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 17.5# pairs
22.5# pair
Still waiting on a 35# pair.
UPDATE 7/10/2020
Rogue Competition Bumpers In Stock!
(2) 45# pair for $278 each
(1) 25# pair for $186
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Subtotal $742
Shipping and Handling $143.15 (To Colorado)
Tax $39.83
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Total $924.98
This works out to $4.02/# from Rogue. So $360 for a pair of 45# plates is unfortunately fair.
This past weekend, we took our first family trip and I had my first adventures training while on the road in a while.
Thursday - Rest day, picked up weights at Rep Fitness
Friday - Morning run in Salida (2.58 miles; 11:28/mile pace), then 2 rounds of 15 air squats and 10 push-ups, finish with 2-1-1-1 pull-ups
Saturday - Morning run in Durango (2.65 miles; 11:51/mile pace), then 2 rounds of 15 air squats and 10 push-ups
Sunday - Morning run in Durango (1.66 miles; 12:15/mile pace), then 15 air squats
Monday - Morning walk in Durango, then arm pump at hotel gym alternating db hammer curls, db overhead triceps press, db military press (about 10 minutes) The gym was actually well equipped with 2 treadmills, 1 elliptical, 1 stationary recumbent bike, adjustable bench, York Dumbbells 5-50 and a worn out foam roller.
I was fairly pleased with myself for running 3 days in a row, although my body and enthusiasm seemed to suffer a bit. I would not have benefited from having any strength equipment with me. I did manage to stay on an athletic diet, despite indulging in my kids treats from time to time.
I worked up from 75, 85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 135# It felt OK, but I am still hopping back and was not receiving the bar well at 125 and 135. Video is from the last set at 135#
Conditioning
Half Loredo
For Time: 3 Rounds of
24 Air Squat
24 Push-up
24 Walking lunges
400 m run
Round 1: 6:31 (6:31)
Round 2: 13:43 (7:12)
Round 3: 21:22 (7:39)
It was brutally hot outside, but I was fairly pleased with my pacing. Air squat and Walking Lunges were unbroken. Push-ups were 8/8/5/3 on all 3 rounds. Runs were slow, around 3:00 each.
Programming was a blend of CFG and main site programming for June 24, 2020. I liked the Comptrain WOD also. It consisted of Power Clean and Push Jerk combined with Lateral Barbell Burpees.
I had a chance to try out Mace and Indian Clubs training at Sharkk Fitness today. They are starting to open up again and will be starting classes. Coach Mike was willing to provide a 45 minute private lesson at a discounted rate.
We started with some reference points. Mike cues in a number of ways. One of which is the head of the mace in a clock direction. We then warmed up our scapulas, shoulders and hips. Scapular position was really emphasized. Finally Coach Mike explained some shoulder anatomy.
Picking up the 10# mace we started with some hand to hand transfers. Mace should be close to the body with both hands in contact with the mace at all times. We did some 360 swings. The mace goes over the shoulder in the direction of the hand that is on the bottom. We also did an archer. Finally we worked through a 360 into a squat.
We also worked with the 10# Indian Clubs, doing swings (kind of like kettlebell swings) and then pressed out with the Indian Clubs.
Throughout all of this we talked about the training philosophy and transitional and rotational transfer of power. The importance of grip strength in Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai
Finally we closed with options for future training. I am most interested in group classes. They also have a lot of classes for kids.
The studio itself is well appointed with a bag area, strength and conditioning area, open fight training area, cage and boxing ring. They have some lockers in the back and restrooms.
UPDATE: They are restarting group classes
RTS Level 1 - Strength and Conditioning, Mace Kettlebell, Indian Club an Bodyweight drills
Dutch Drills - Kickboxing, technique and partner drills
Bag Class - Fitness kickboxing, mace, battleropes, plus kickboxing
