Moral Support
We have trained you well, people. You are so accustomed to brutally tough workouts comprised of intense moves that the very thought of resting in any way fills you with utter boredom. Why, just look at these Core class folks, who have the opportunity to relax a bit while they count their partner’s sit-up reps. They don’t look exactly overwhelmed with enthusiasm.
Perhaps it’s time we incorporated some coaching techniques into your repertoire, so you can make good use of your rep-counting time. Here’s a few tips for cheering on your partner:
-Watch their form. Make sure they are using good technique, and offer cues to help. (Hint: beginning with the word “don’t” is counterproductive.)
-See if you can help them surpass their amount of reps every set by increasing the speed of your count.
-Say encouraging things like “you’ve come too far to quit now” or “you’re smokin’ this round” or even a simple “good job” can go a long way.
-High fives are generally welcome.
-Congratulate your partners on their successes, and thank them when you’re done.
It’s your turn next.
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Is there anything in particular you find helpful to hear while training?
I really like it when…someone tells me”you can do this”, and when I have a goal, on the rower -keep it below a certain number or to beat the last set of something. I’ve never had a bad coach- always positive and helpful-but I’ll never forget my first time with Jess on the rower. I really couldn’t have made it w/o her!
Hearing my brother, Giacomo, calmly say to me this morning “you can do this” as I was standing over some menacing kbell waiting for the set to start. I really needed to hear it, and I know he only says what he means – so it went a looong way. Thanks, G, for that.
I like it when Jess tells me I look really good during a set… and when Steve says “Get up there and do that shit.”
P busted out those kbells this morning!
I personally was telling everyone that we were carrying cupcakes on the brutal farmers walk. Green tea cupcakes from Love at First Bite. One in each hand. I was NOT about to drop those puppies just because my fingers were about to fall off.
I want a tshirt that says “get up there and do that shit”. No really.
I want one of those shirts too.
I like when my coach encourages me to do a few more reps or to break something down into manageable parts.
Oh, and that photo is classic! It’s not boredom on my face. Dmitri was moving so fast, I had to have total concentration to count his reps. In fact, in that photo, I may have just realized that counting is impossible when the subject I’d moving at the speed of light.
Maya, today you got up there and you did that shit!
If there is a real demand for that t-shirt, we’ll print it. Please provide a headcount.
I sho’-nuff did Piera. I still feel like a blushing bride thanks to you (and Mars). Patty, you let the secret out for a lot of folks who inevitably ask, “Didn’t she say time?” Noooooo!
You were AWESOME this morning Maya! Full props Hot Mama.
shirt please – #2!
I’ve counted 3 shirts so far.