Pitching A Fit

“Thanks for holding the door, Sheryl.”

No worries, Rachie. It’s wonderful to have you back with us again.

“It’s been a while, but I’m finally back on track.”

Well, you’re off to a great start… just in time for a quick warm up on the bike.

“Hey, everyone… I’m back!”

How many weeks are you going to last this time? Two?

“How cheeky! I’ll have you know, I come along every week… until I don’t, for a week, or a month, or a year, or two!”

Yeah… sure, I’ll believe it when I see it!

Mark! That’s a bit rude, isn’t it? It’s great to have her back!

“It’s okay. Some would say he’s right… he’s not, but they’d still say it.This time, I’m back to stay.”

We’ve heard that before! Same old, same old.

Hey, Tegan… perfect timing, we’ve done five minutes warm up. You can rescue us from squabbling with Mark!

Rachie, lovely to see you today… it’s been a while.

“Thanks, Tegan. I’ve missed coming along. I’ve missed you all… well, everyone, except Mark!”

Nice!

How have you been going? Any injuries? I’ll be nice and go easy on you today… just do ten of each, with the usual three rounds.

“That’s exactly what I hoped you’d say! For once, I’m not going to insist on doing 12 or 15 each. I’m going to prove Mark wrong and come every week, this year!”

Hah! Not likely!

Mark! That’s not nice!

You’re right! But it’s still true!

So, I’ll start you off over here with 10kg Chest Presses, 3kg Curls and 6kg Sit to Stands.

“Okay! Sounds good. So, how have you been?”

I’m fine, thanks. Just remember to keep your elbows close to your side, and extend your arms fully.

“I think that’s ten… I lost count, while I was chatting.”

Excuse me Tegan… which ones am I doing now?

I’ve got you set up over here with these three exercises from last week…

Rachie, try not to bounce on the fit ball.

“But it’s fun bouncing!”

When you’ve done your three rotations, you can hop on the Xtrainer for a minute.

“Oh! That’s the best part! Well, that and the company, excluding Mark, when he’s not being nice… which is most of the time!”

So, you’re finished that set? Good. Next, you have RDLs with a kettlebell…

“What are they, again?”

Romanian Deadlifts… like this…

“That’s right, I remember...”

Boy, I’m surprised you remember them from last year!

Mark!

Then, Rachie you have Single Arm Rows and Pull Aparts…

“They sound yummy… like the buns?”

Not quite, but I’m sure you’ll like them.

“Ugh! This is impossible! What weight is this?”

It’s what you usually do. I can make it lighter if you want…

“No, leave it… if you’re sure I’ve done it before.”

Yes, you’ve definitely had this weight before. Now, don’t forget to straighten that back…

“I thought it was already straight! It feels like the Sydney Harbour Bridge now!”

No, it definitely wasn’t straight before…

“Did it look like a sway back mule?”

Something like that!

“There! Is this better?”

Much better…

Remember to maintain control, slowly pull those arms apart; squeeze your shoulder blades together.

“Oh, that’s much harder! I’ll be glad to get back on the Xtrainer. By the way, what’s happened with the music? We usually have lively 80s and 90s Rock music pumping… I’ve never even heard any of these songs before.”

It’s something Mark put on. Sorry, but I don’t have time to change it now.

“Make sure you don’t let him choose the playlist next week! Now, for my final round…”

You’re doing well. I’ve gone a bit easier on you this round…

You’ve just got: 30 second, Single Leg Stands on the foam pad; the Press & Forward Step Downs.

“Oh, I was thinking I had to do ten of the balance ones each round! I was just doing the maths in my head — which is always risky — I’d be here for ages doing 30 of them for 30 seconds!”

No… I wouldn’t be so mean, you’d be here all day!

“Wow! I hate to admit it, but this is way too easy… you’d better make it a bit harder.”

It’s just that after you complained so much last round, I thought I’d be a bit kind.

“Sorry, I was such a whinger! Oops! What’s my last exercise again? I’ve forgotten.”

See you later, everyone… I’m finished. See you next week, Rachie! Good to have you back again.

“Thanks, Sheryl. Yes, I’ll be back, if only to prove Mark wrong.”

You’re all done now, Rachie… just a minute’s cool down on the Xtrainer. Great job!

“Thanks Tegan… I definitely got my money’s worth today. The sweat’s dripping off my forehead, to prove it.”

Have a good week. See you next week.

“Yes, this is my year to get fit, not pitch one! See you next week Mark!”

Maybe.

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