Torture Room Xtravaganza;-)

Ever heard about TRX suspension training?

This was what the Daughter, my niece Trina and I are bonding over this summer. Since April 11 every MWF, we have been going to this cozy, little gym called the Mandala Centering Place. From the outside, the place looks like a Moslem mosque. Inside though, it‘s a haven for fitness enthusiasts who are looking for a different, but more effective way to be fit, and of course lose weight.

The Mandala Centering Place

Anyway, we enrolled in their TRX Program, and our muscles were not ready for the wicked jolt that hit us. You see, the TRX Suspension Training was an invention of a US Navy Seal that allows you to perform core strengthening exercises using your own body weight. So instead of the cumbersome dumbbells, you are actually lifting your own body against gravity. Mas astig, di ba?

On our first day, my Daughter got very pale on the lips after the session. I vomited when I reached home. You know the documentaries where soldiers throw up after a rigorous training? That’s how we felt. Our bodies sored like crazy--so popped Alaxan, we did. Our instructor, Ms. Kit Cooper, encouraged us to go back after a day of rest, to exercise the soreness away. (Ano raw?) We almost didn’t go back because I was thinking, why am I doing this to myself? Anong kasalanan ko, Lord? (Dramatics!) But we have already paid for 8 sessions (Php800), so we grudgingly came back.

The second session was much tolerable. We were slowly being convinced in Ms. Cooper’s promise that it will get better the next time. Over ha? Two sessions pa lang, feeling strong na kami? But who were we kidding? That night, I could barely move my hands up my head. But at least, there was no throwing up this time around.

The next ones were not a breeze, but our bodies have been accustomed to the torture, er, training, so it wasn’t that bad anymore.

On my 6th session: Sweat, baby, sweat!!!

So far, we are seeing (or imagining?) some results. The Daughter lost 5 pounds in just 2 weeks. Of course, she combined it with control in her diet, plus afternoon joggings with me on weekends. As for her ancient mother? I feel my batwing arms are getting tighter, and my legs are getting some definition (walang kokontra!). I don’t feel out of breath when I go up the 3^rd floor to my place of work; and I feel lighter than before.

Yup, we are convinced. We believe, Ms. Cooper. I’m definitely coming back.