I’m coming to the end of my 6 weeks shape off and can’t believe how fast the time has gone! I’ll do a little summary at the end outlining my progress and observations but in the meantime I thought I’d talk to you about the classes and PT’s in a bit more detail.
So as I’ve said previously, we get 2 PT sessions a week and up to 3 group session a week in our package. Plus you can add a normal class session if you have the time and energy!
PT’s tend to concentrate more on strength training over cardio although there will be elements of conditioning. A typical session might be 10 minutes of warming up, mobilising your back and activating your glutes. Then you might move on to a series of squats and TRX straps which is a form of suspension training that uses body weight exercises to develop strength and balance. These feature regularly at BBG! This will be mixed up with lifting weights on a bar and perhaps some press ups and then to top it off you might be lucky and finish with a few (sick-inducing) runs of the prowler or 5 minutes sprinting on the rower!
The group sessions are always circuit based, full of planks, prowlers, squats, sit-ups and much more! We train as a team as our fitness has developed together but we often pair up for certain activities. Our trainers mix it up every week though we can always expect a bit of bike action with George and a lot of running on the track and ladder work with Jason. This week we picked up sprint techniques and the benefit of this verses jogging longer distances.
Aside from the obvious physical benefits that this is all brings, it’s a great way to hone in on what you enjoy and can then take forward once the course has come to end.
I’ll have to think carefully about what I want to do once this has ended. My main priority being that I don’t lose this fitness and waste what I’ve earned!
If you want to chat through packages with the BBG team or are interested in finding out more about their next Shape Off series, get in touch with Chris Wharton at [email protected].
First Blog: Sevenoaks Mums shape off for Summer
Second Blog: Summer shape off continues with the BBG
Third Blog: Progress at The Better Body Group
