Last week I was invited to attend a special launch event for media put on by Adidas called #HereToCreate. #HereToCreate is a five month weekly training series led by trainer, Julian Ho that is designed specifically for women to embrace creativity, to tackle challenges, defy conventions, express themselves, and fuel experimentation all in the name of sport.
So what did we do? We did the Athleticon work out. Athleticon is Athletic Conditioning to rhythm and tempo. Athleticon fuses sports conditioning with timing. Physiologically, the aim is to stimulate EPOC, the Afterburn Effect, for maximal fat burn.
After we warmed up, we did dumbbell split jerks, dumbbell renegade rows & cross, push up variations, dumbbell piston rows, and thruster challenge before taking a break.
The break really could not have come sooner too. At this point, I was dripping with sweat. Like dripping off my face and onto the floor, drenched with sweat. And before I knew it, the break was over and we went back to working out.
We moved onto sandbag slams and swivel, lateral drills, boxer combo, rower lunges, sandbag rainbow slams (I really thought I was going to die at this point, I really did), and then sandbag karate chops.
Overall, I really enjoyed the class. The class was high energy with Julian jumping around, motivating each and every one of us, pushing us to do our best, and encouragement all around.
Each class opens up the week before and you can sign up at HereToCreate.ca – there are limited spots and you can see before each class what type of class it’ll be. I really like the fact that each class is going to be a different class so you don’t do the same workout twice with is something that tends to turn me off group fitness classes. There doesn’t seem like there will be a dull moment in these classes – especially with Julian.
I personally enjoyed the class – it was a gorgeous gym, boutique style, located right at King and Spadina so it is easy to get to via public transit.
Oh and did I mention that it’s free? Yup. It’s free. So take advantage of these free classes while you can! Remember, we’re all #HereToCreate!
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QOTD: Do you go to group fitness classes?
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Jo @ Living Mint Green
It’s nice to see Adidas expanding their brand and social presence. I’ve always associated with soccer!
I love, love LOVE group ex classes. Bodypump & CX Worx are my go-tos! :)
Carmy
Oh I remember the soccer jerseys as a kid!
GiGi Eats
This sounds like a pretty bad ass work out! And I love the sports bras! :)
Carmy
you should see their floral version. it’s perfection.
Ange // Cowgirl Runs
These classes sound so fun!
They totally need to come to Calgary!!
Carmy
Hopefully! They are SO fun!
glenneth
looks like a lot of fun. i haven’t been to a group fitness class in a while, been doing my own thing lately.
Melissa @ Mango About Town
This class looks really fun! I love group fitness – they encourage me to push myself further than I would alone.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
What a fun workout! I’d love to do a fun group class like this!
Christina
This looks like a great class! I used to instruct zumba, and I do miss the group fitness feeling.
Les @ The Balanced Berry
This workout sounds like an absolute blast! Lately I have been loving barre classes :)
Carmy
I tried my first barre class the other month and omg my buns were on fire!
Joanne
Great post! Thank you for sharing!
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub
I love group fitness, I always push myself a lot harder when there’s other people around me doing the same thing.
Carmy
Harder to slack off too! haha