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THE BALLROOM · MAY 10, 2022
7 of Diamonds
WARMUP: SSH, Moroccan Nightclubs, Low Slow Squats, Cherry Pickers, Merkins, plank, downward dog, honeymooners THE THANG: Had a variation of the 7 of diamonds 7 rounds, various exercises starting with 7 reps at round 1…
THE BALLROOM · APR 18, 2022
VQ Warmup with a side of Tabata
WARMUP: Spectre led the warmup for his VQ. He was well prepared with a plan and executed : 10 SSH IC 10 Merkin IC 10 Mountain Climbers IC 10 Imperial Walkers IC The second portion of his warmup had the pax circle up…
THE BALLROOM · MAR 29, 2022
4 Corners of The Ballroom
Welcome to Bonus Ass Kicking April We had 19 at the Ballroom for a glorious 4 corners of pain! Every morning we post, we go to one of the ‘corners’ of our region but in the end we are all one of The Fort PAX. It was…
THE BALLROOM · MAR 15, 2022
Mental Battle
Four men showed up at The Ballroom this morning. Bitcoin rolled up at 0515, just got finish with early morning duty with newest 2.0. After the disclaimer, we circled up for warm-up exercises (SSH, Imperial Walkers…
THE BALLROOM · JAN 18, 2022
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THE BALLROOM · JAN 4, 2022
Ballroom 4 Corners
We had 4 at the Ballroom for a 4 corners beatdown. We moseyed and warmed up with SSH, Windmills, Morrocan Nightclubs, Mountain Climbers and some stretching. The Four Corners: 1. MERKINS, FLUTTERS AND SQUATS 2. WIDE ARM…
THE BALLROOM · DEC 14, 2021
68 Years of Impact
13 Pax posted to The Ballroom on a crisp Dec morning with meteors falling and new and veteran pax rising. Triple Lindy was honored at the start despite his DR status. Our FNG was introduced. A Disclaimer was proclaimed…
THE BALLROOM · NOV 16, 2021
My Navy Story
A gang of four converged at Pleasant Knoll middle for the third installment of Veteran's month at the Ballroom. Here is what they did: The Thang: YHC greeted the group and thanked them for coming out this morning. After…
THE BALLROOM · NOV 2, 2021
Veterans Month Kickoff- Ballroom
Lets start the month of November off right. It is an honor to get to represent the Marine Corps. Lets get after it. Disclaimer Mosey to Warm Up- Warm up 10 of each exercise in cadence- SSH, Mtn. Climbers, Hillbilly…
THE BALLROOM · OCT 26, 2021
Grounded at The Ballroom
School was in session and we were grounded. 10 PAX rolled in, we disclaimed and formed up in 2 lines for an Indian Run with little direction, only a destination. Get there. And so we got there. Warm ups consisting of…
THE BALLROOM · JUL 6, 2021
Lucky 7 at the Ballroom
Seven strong hit the Ballroom this morning for some mid-summer fun. Here is what they did: The Thang: Warm-up with arm circles, stretches, knee to chest pulls, toy soldiers, lunge twists, and downward/upward dog. Mosey…
THE BALLROOM · JUN 29, 2021
4 Square Dancing at the Ballroom
4 posted to the Ballroom this morning. Personally I enjoy the small numbers: better conversations. Warm Up - Windmill x10 - Imperial Walker x10 - Hillbilly Walker x10 - Mountain Climber - Slow x10 - Updog/Downdog …
THE BALLROOM · JUN 22, 2021
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THE BALLROOM · APR 27, 2021
Just keep movin and quit with the bad eating habits already...
Little did I know that when Drop Thrill asked me to Q at the Ballroom I'd be coming off of one of the more stressful weeks I've had in a while. We drove down to Orlando (the middle of the scrotum of America...) about 10…
THE BALLROOM · APR 6, 2021
Ballroom abs
YHC had the honor of leading some #HIM's through a WO that allowed the PAX the ability to dial up or down their intensity. It's important to recognize PAX levels of intensity when Q'ing so that you can ensure each PAX…
THE BALLROOM · FEB 23, 2021
Even an IR Guy can Q Part 2
Answering the call of my Shieldlock brother needing a Q for The Ballroom, I figured I could dish out some pain. PAX could modify up or down as needed. Its YOUR acceleration. OWN it! Warmup Imperial Walkers, Hillbilly…
THE BALLROOM · JAN 12, 2021
80s Rock Block at The Ballroom
https://youtu.be/G0WAALhcjTU 5 men took a trip down memory lane at The Ballroom this morning for an 80s music-themed beatdown. Here’s what we did. The Thang - 10 Low Slow Squats (IC) - 10 Imperial Walkers (IC) - 10 Seal…
THE BALLROOM · JAN 5, 2021
Shaolin Moderate Workout and Cult Chat
This is the first full week of 2021 and YHC was glad to step in when a Q was needed at the Ballroom. IIRC, the last time I Qed there was back during Short Sale's tenure, when Google Maps had no aerial photos. 8 PAX…
THE BALLROOM · DEC 29, 2020
Ballroom - Last workout for 2020
We had 5 at the Ballroom for a end of year wrap up beat down. A slight delay due to a mother nature call, brought us into an immediate warmup as we waited for Drop to get situated. Then we took off for a quick mosey to…
THE BALLROOM · DEC 15, 2020
On The First Day Of Ballroom My True Love Gave To Me
It was a brisk mid December and three Pax chose to get stronger and sweat a little at the Ballroom. Being December and all, I broke out the 12 Days of Christmas routine and it goes a little something like this... 1 …
THE BALLROOM · DEC 1, 2020
Returning to the dance floor
Yeah buddy, it's back on at the Ballroom as I had the opportunity to Q the 9 of us this morning. The weather was right and the campus was well lit; another perfect morning. Hot Cakes rolled in with an FNG, welcome…
THE BALLROOM · SEP 22, 2020
Ballroom Fun
Beginning today, I wake up 5 minutes earlier than usual so I'm not rushing to get to an AO. I typically pull up around 5:14. No more of that bs. I keep telling myself to go all-in so I need to be more disciplined all…
THE BALLROOM · SEP 1, 2020
Core Blast at Ballroom
Due to personal knee injury, I planned an all core workout. 2 rounds of 10 exercises. 1 min per exercise, 10 sec rest. Lost my weinke sheet, so doing best to remember LBC, Reverse Crunch, BB SItups, WWI Situps, Heels to…
THE BALLROOM · AUG 11, 2020
Board of pain with a side of burpees
Been too long, I can’t remember what we did, I just remember that it hurt and there were burpees...