The Weigh In... Part 1

So it was time to see whether my previous hard work had paid off. Through the Spring I had been very physically active, but noticed that the pounds just weren't coming off like they use to.


It's funny, I use to work out like a demon when I played college ball - but the motivation slowly drains away once those varsity days pass. Then, before you know it, the metabolism slows down. Next thing you know you have your mind so caught up in work that it seems impossible to find time to exercise. The result... the only six pack you see is on friday nights...


I didn't get a chance to weigh in until after a very busy day at work (suprise), and the readings were off. In the video, Ryan explains the pit-falls of a BIA
(bio-electrical impedance analysis) including dehydration and an empty stomach.

Transformed into a puddle on the floor....

So let me tell you about the Transformer…

The transformer is a group fitness class offered at the Oval. For me, it was not only my first drop-in classes at the Oval, it was my first group class ever! I was a little nervous… I didn’t know what to expect. Angela was teaching and in no time had me lunging, curling, lifting, sliding, stepping, until I was “transformed” into a puddle of sweat on the floor - Such a good workout! But remember a water bottle, I’ll only make that mistake once.

For all those guys out there that used to be like me, and have never tried a fitness class – try it! I’m a believer.

Angela – see you next class!

So it took me a little while, but this Wednesday seemed like a good day to try out my second ever fitness class. This one is the 30-30-30. The premise is cram three separate workouts into one class… and if you don’t have much time you can duck out after one of the segments. I have the time… so went for the full 90, and again, Angela worked me over.

The class started with a Bosu ball session, then moved to mat work, and wrapped up with stretching. Again the high energy class tuckered me out… it was a slow ride home afterwards. But the 90 minute class was great because I am travelling back to the island and need to off-set the barley sandwiches!

PS: The abdominal work was crazy… I’ll have my six-pack back in no time if I keep coming to drop-in fitness classes! …hmmm maybe an Ab specific class next time???

PPS: I really want to get a camera into these classes but havn't worked up the courage to bring one in... next time.

Touring the Oval

So I took the “official” tour last week.

The first thing I have to say is, wow!

The Second thing I have to say is, everybody has to check out the tour! I knew this place was big, but I didn’t know this place was so crazy… pine beetle wood, recycled water… check out the carvings on the down spouts… there’s too much for me to talk about. But seriously - take the tour, SO worth it!

Introductions from beautiful Black Creek, BC

Hey everyone, my name is Jordan… I’m interning at the Richmond Olympic Oval. My first day was on May 11^th and since then I have been getting a crash course from some of the leaders in the sport industry.

I never thought I would start a blog, but here I am. The plan is to take advantage of all the opportunities available to me at the Oval. It coincides with my intern responsibilities, the most recent one - to make the Oval website more engaging.

So, on top of all the great stuff you're going to find on here, check out www.richmondoval.ca/interactive, there is a lot more info, video, and pics to go along with this blog. That website is going to launch next Tuesday, the 14th.

I’m going to try out as much stuff as I can here at the Oval and let you know how it goes. And I promise to hyperlink and give as much multimedia as I can.

So, with that in mind I am posting a few video's of my past week or so. So check em out.

Jordan

PS: I love this job!