XPF Foundations

I took XPF Foundations with Judi Pferdeort on Wednesday night.  I was the only one in the class and had the opportunity to truly learn, burn, and ask questions.  Judi is a new Trainer to CC, but not new to the club at all.  Judi is the ultimate success story.  She works full time, is a mother, and a wife.  She wanted to make a change in her life and CC helped her get there.  She is the ultimate trifecta - inspiring, motivating, and knowledgeable.  

The class is designed as strength mixed with cardio.  It is the precursor to XPF Conditioning, XPF Cardio, and XPF Metabolic Burn.  The purpose is to teach you proper form and alignment.  Although it is the foundations class, there is nothing easy about it.  Many of the moves can be recognized from the FMS or other classes at the club.  Hand weights, Kettlebells, Steps/Boxes, TRX straps, Fit Wall, cardio machines, battle ropes, and your body are the equipment.  

 The class utilized circuit training – complete as many reps as you can within an allotted amount of time (but proper form was always emphasized).  Then, there were a couple longer intervals (4 minutes) of cardio using machines of your choice.

Judi encouraged me to use the row machine for my first 4 minutes of cardio.

Judi had me use the VersaClimber for my final 4 minutes of cardio.  I’ve only ever seen Patrick Furlow use this machine and just assumed it was one that only insanely fit people cared about.  It’s actually easy to use (thanks to Judi’s fabulous demo) and REALLY gets your heart rate up (I was in the 170s).  

I talked with Judi about the expected results.  Members can watch as their form gets better and reps increase.  We only got through the circuit one time last night.  Like I said, I asked tons of questions and I was learning proper form and technique.  As I become more independent, I should be able to get through the circuit two times.  Judi also demonstrated how many exercises can be modified to be easier or more difficult depending on the member.  Even when you “graduate” to the more advanced XPF classes, you could continue to go to Foundations (maybe the times fit your schedule best) and it can STILL be difficult and STILL be an amazing workout.  This class may teach you the basics, but it is not “one size fits all.”  

Calorie Burn = 666 in about 50 minutes