to shove weights up over your head. We started
with 12 box jumps followed by 12 dumbbell
push presses. That was followed by 11 box jumps
followed immediately by 11 dumbbell push
presses. Next was 10 box jumps followed by
10 dumbbell push presses. Thankfully, before
the workout, I had read a quote just inside on
the gym wall: “Strength grows in the moments
when you think you can’t go on, but you keep
going anyway.” was way off. That’s OK. The goal is to keep trying
any way you can.
That quote was running through my mind as
we counted box jumps down and push presses
down to one. Exhausted, our reward for surviving
through the LeanX class, was a small hard foam
roller that we used on the floor to roll out our
fatigued leg muscles. “Strength grows in the
moments when you think
you can’t go on, but you
keep going anyway.”
Reflecting on the class, some things you should
know if you want to take a Lean X at Four Barrel.
Some of the exercises can seem daunting, but
the instructors do an amazing job at offering
modifications for each one. The class was full
of people of all levels of fitness and expertise
and a variety of ages. I had to take advantage of
a modification on the pistol squat because my
body wouldn’t move like that and my balance
The other quality of a great teacher was found
in abundance during this hour-long class: Sheri
was everywhere in this giant space offering
encouragement and making sure we did the
movements correctly for maximum benefit,
constantly weaving in and out around every
person.
Definitely bring a water bottle and a towel,
and be prepared to show up a bit early to sign a
waiver. There is a free trial period of two weeks
with their on-ramp training classes to prepare
you for crossfit. In addition to personal training
and unlimited crossfit class memberships, there
is a LeanX-only membership for $119 a month.
LeanX does most of the exercise of crossfit except
for Olympic lifts.
The exciting thing about LeanX class for me
was the opportunity to mix up my regular, solo
workout with a group of like-minded people.
Because of them, I pushed myself beyond what I
thought was possible, mixing cardio and weights.
I know I was successful because I still feel it
in my legs today. Eighty box jumps later, and
carrying my foam roller to work with me today, I
am looking forward to challenging myself again
at Four Barrel.
FOUR BARREL HAS LOCATIONS IN
NEW ALBANY AND LOUISVILLE
502.509.3801 • www.fourbarrelcrossfit.com
322 Mount Tabor Road • New Albany
Four Barrel • 10500 Westport Road • Louisville
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