Until last Wednesday I had no desire to read The Hunger Games. Sure, I’d heard wonderful things from everyone and their brother about this book, but normally I tend to avoid cult favorites. For example, I’ve never read the Harry Potter series or Twilight. I know, you can lift your jaw off the table now. I haven’t been under a rock, I promise. I just haven’t been interested.
What changed on Wednesday you ask? Well, my ass got handed to me by Daily Burn’s Hunger Game inspired workout which Theodora organized as part of her day job. I was the only person who didn’t understand the constant survival jokes, comments regarding some people named Peeta and Katniss.
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I rarely want to be the odd man out or confused so after this workout I vowed that I’d spend time on the bus to Washington, DC starting the series. A few days later I’m hooked on both the book and this workout.
The workout, which took place in the beautiful IAC Building, overlooking the Hudson River, was led by the Daily Burn team and Lisa Wheeler, their fitness program director.
Lisa Wheeler motivating the group as we get ready to conquer the workout.
The Animal Core workout, which is rated intermediate by Daily Burn, took us through a warm-up followed by four circuits of animal inspired drills such as dolphin jumps, donkey kicks, crab walks, and other plyometric exercises.
This is definitely harder than it looks, especially the third time through.
Surrounded by some awesome athletes, I pushed myself through every exercise which means that on Friday I was still feeling the pain in my glutes. By the end of the workout, we all decided that if we incorporated this into our training at least two times per week, the odds would be in our favor for sure.
Don't we look confident?
While I’ve discussed my love of Daily Burn on here before, here are a few of my favorite things from this workout.
- The countdown clock on the right side of the screen allows you to see how much time you have left in the workout.
- It is truly a full body workout! My arms and pecs were sore the next day from the planks and pushups while my glutes and calves were feeling every dolphin jump and donkey kick.
- There are 15 second breaks between the workouts which allow for a quick water break, getting readjusted, or just a breather.
- If this is intermediate than my ass is already scared to feel the affects of a hard or advanced workout.
- This workout could be done in a NYC size apartment as long as you have about 10 feet of space for crab walks and duck walks.
If you’re looking for a library of sweat inducing workouts and some nutrition tracking, Daily Burn is most likely a great option. The $9.99 per month price tag is hard to beat and the workouts evolve based on your previous experiences and headway due to the tracking ability. For a limited time, you can preview it online for free!
Have you read The Hunger Games? If so, who is your favorite character? If not, will you see the movie?
I have no desire to read HG.
So have you read all the books now? Will you go see the movie? Team Peeta or Team Gale?! Ha. Obviously I’ve read them and am going to the movie. š
I’m on Chapter 9 of book 1! š
LOVED the Hunger games! I have never read harry potter because that type of book doesn’t typically interest me. I didn’t WANT to be on the Twilight bandwagon but a good friend insisted they were actually good books, so I read them and loved them! you may want to try it. š
I’ve read (and am obsessed with) The Hunger Games, but like you, I’ve never read HP or Twilight. My former roommate convinced me to watch a couple of the Twilight movies and those are hours of my life I’ll never get back.
Love the hunger games! And I really like the idea of a workout countdown clock…
I LOVE the Hunger Games!!! I’m about halfway through book 2 now. But like you, I avoided it for so long and also have never read or watched anything Harry Potter or Twilight!
I’m with you, I don’t like to read the “series” books either like everyone else does. My 61 year old mother just can’t believe I haven’t read or watched the Twilight series. Her and her sister have read all the books and seen the movies at least 5 times each! š
LOVED the Hunger Games trilogy! Wish it was more than 3 books. Can’t wait for the movie!!! Katniss and Peeta all the way!!! I think I favor Peeta more.
HUNGER GAAAAAMES.
I’m going to be at the midnight premiere on Thursday, what WHAT! And I agree, the workout is intense. I blogged about it a week or so ago. WHOOSH.
So glad you finally jumped on the Hunger Games bandwagon-it’s really great! Don’t waste your time on Twilight-it’s rubbish!!! But you really should give Harry Potter a try. I’m an avid reader and can tell you they are among the most well-written books I’ve ever read.
I haven’t read the books but I’m planning to see the movie! But I don’t think it will be for a couple of weeks- it’s already sold out this weekend! They were talking about it on the radio this morning saying that it’s estimated to make a redic amount of money this weekend!
You should read Battle Royale.
Also, Harry Potter is much better than the Hunger Games.
I haven’t read HP or Twilight, but the Hunger Games had me instantly addicted. I don’t even love the characters, but I still feel for them! This workout didn’t do it for me, but I love the enthusiasm of the Daily Burn and think it’s an awesome deal if you do a lot of workouts at home or on the road.
I had no interest until I started hearing about the movie and keep seeing that funny SomeECard. Thinking about starting it this weekend so I can see the movie once the crowds die down.
I’m waiting for my copy of the Hunger Games to come in the mail. I hear it’s awesome, so I’m really looking forward to reading it!
This sounds awesome. I actually just started reading the books… 100% because of all the hunger-games inspired workouts that are popping up. Ha!