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VARSITY · JAN 18, 2019
Sally vs. Roxanne
Nine men braved the gloom to settle the question of which challenge is better: Sally or Roxanne. Began with a warm up: Short mosey run Pull ups (5 oyo) SSH (IC 12x) Moroccan Nightclub (IC 12x) Windmill (IC 12x) Peter…
VARSITY · NOV 30, 2018
Coverage
Two PAX were blessed with 50 degrees and a light breeze. Start with a Mosey run in Parking lot Side shuffles High knees butt kickers Toy soldiers To pull up bars: Five pull ups OYO Circle up for Warm up SSH (IC 12x)…
VARSITY · SEP 14, 2018
Not by the Original Artist
As with most things in life, we learn from copying others. Workout routines are frequently copied and improved upon. Music (cover songs) fall into the same category as the PAX learned about this AM. No FNG's, disclaimer…
VARSITY · AUG 24, 2018
Varsity: Some HIIT for cool Friday Morning
Varsity 8/24 9 PAX including YHC arrived on this cool Friday morning for a taste of High Intensity interval training. Basically get the heart rate up and down for 45mins. I choose to do a "9round" type approach and fill…
VARSITY · JUN 29, 2018
Ask and ye shall receive
After the disclaimer, we started with a quick mosey around the parking lot to get the legs moving. We then circled up for some stretching and warm-ups which included: SSH (x20), windmill (x10), merkins (x20), Superman…
VARSITY · JUN 1, 2018
The Varsity: Kielbasa and Cake....sweet and salty mix!
9 Pax and YHC came ready to get after it at The Varsity. Thanks to Kielbasa for the Q and opportunity to lead. Never pass on opportunity to lead as it provides a so many life skill and is so worth they little bit of…
VARSITY · APR 27, 2018
It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere
5 HIMs showed up at the NaFo “bar” this morning, and by bar I mean the pull up bars. We started off with a mosey around the parking lot, with some buttkickers and high knees mixed in for good measure. At the top of the…
VARSITY · APR 20, 2018
My Varsity VQ
I'm afraid of Varsity...not gonna sugar coat it. Hardcore Boot Camps scare me, especially AO's that have pull-up bars on site. I stay as far away from them as possible. So, to get me to one of these crazy AO's, you'll…
VARSITY · MAR 30, 2018
Abs/Arms/Shoulder Work at Varsity - 3/30/18
8 Good Men joined YHC at the Varsity on this Good Friday. Mosey around the parking lot to the black top. Warmup - 20 side straddle hops - 10 count count Moroccan night clubs - 10 4 count windmills - 15 4 count merkins …
VARSITY · FEB 23, 2018
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VARSITY · FEB 9, 2018
666 Plus
Thanks Kielbasa for the opportunity to Q, especially the reminder a few days before. You have been doing an amazing job as site Q and it is greatly appreciated by the PAX. The crazy gifs you find in the eastern European…
VARSITY · FEB 2, 2018
Repeating Til We Get It Right- Groundhog Day Style
It was an awesome day for an F3 workout! Temperature in the 40's. Had rained, but wasn't currently raining. AO was Nation Ford HS- great location. It was Groundhog Day (not sure if that matters or not). It was Friday…
VARSITY · JAN 19, 2018
Keeping it Simple; Repeats at the Varsity - 1/19/18
8 PAX gathered in the NaFo Parking lot, fresh off a lazy snow day, to get it back on track with a pre-dawn beatdown. Mosey around the lot Warmup - 35 Side Straddle Hops - 5 burpees OYO - 15 Windmills - 5 burpees OYO …
VARSITY · DEC 22, 2017
Ramp up at the Varsity
It was a great day in the gloom as the temperatures were perfect (low 40s) and the company was great! There is something special about leading a pax of 20 or more but I most savor the opportunity to lead just a few guys…
VARSITY · DEC 8, 2017
Friday JamFest at Varsity
5 PAX braved the driving rain and blistering temps to post this morning at the Varsity. Actually, the weather was perfect. Because it's Friday, we played some music to celebrate the week coming to a close. Warmup …
VARSITY · OCT 27, 2017
AMRAP time at Varsity
7 HIM's got to Varsity on time to get this Bad boy started. Disclaimer given at 0515 at off we went. The Thang Mosey towards the Band football field, circle back to pick up Sugar Daddy. Mosey back towards that lot. Stop…
VARSITY · OCT 20, 2017
We played with blocks at Varsity. You know, like men do...
I was super proud of myself for figuring out how to make my bluetooth speaker work. Then I didn't realize the stupid timer app won't let you stream music while it's on. The music has to be downloaded to your phone. So…
VARSITY · SEP 22, 2017
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VARSITY · SEP 8, 2017
3 Brave Souls
It was a fine start of the day to see two other PAX gathered at The Varsity. While it was a light crowd, there was no short supply of intensity. Conditions were perfect, PAX were eager, and we were off. Warm Up Mosey…
VARSITY · JUL 14, 2017
Kielbasa's Week of GIFs
Quick BB while on vacation in WNY but this was a week where Kielbasa posted a few disturbing GIFs announcing that YHC was not n Q. Some I liked, some I just could not will myself to hit the love button. I am not sure…
VARSITY · MAR 24, 2017
Merkin Madness
Wow. A week sure flew by and this BB is way late. Cobains. 7 braved the Merkin and core extravaganza. Warm Up - Mosey to SCES parking lot. Usual suspects for warm-up. Planks, SSHs, etc Mosey to hill. Run backwards 5…
VARSITY · FEB 3, 2017
When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging!
Disclaimer was disclaimed and off we went to mosey the parking lot, randomly stopping for SSHs and seal jacks. Along the way, we incorporated high knees, butt kickers, karaoke, side shuffles, and some dynamic…
VARSITY · JAN 13, 2017
Alligator Arms
After a restless night of sleep thinking YHC would sleep through the Q, I kept telling myself to trust my alarm, but it did not work! :( May be the wienke was born through the restlessness or the prior evening while on…
VARSITY · DEC 30, 2016
6 HIM Pulled Up to Varsity
There were just two of us until 5:15 on the dot when 4 additional HIMs speedily pulled up for some HIITs before the weekend. Disclaimer - Modify as needed Mosey - knees to chest - ankles to waist - high knees - butt…