Do you remember your first day at MadLab School of Fitness?

One of the things we take pride in at MadLab is the power of a shared experience. Every person who walks through our door, young, old, fit, decrepit, goes through pretty much the same first day: A potentially devastating ball run, pull-ups, push-ups etc, topped off with Tabata Squats. 

The more fit you are, the harder the day can be. I always say the idea is to get you high without overdosing you; however, some people overdose HARD.

Today, Tom’s brother Andrew (who just moved to Vancouver from Uxbridge, Ontario) became a part of this shared experience. The result:

This picture was taken after the ball run (1:48). He went on to complete 5 pull-ups and “8 lousy push-ups until I stopped him,” said Tom, and finished off with 9 Tabata Squats.

Andrew described his first day in one word: “Sufficient.”

After coming home and scrambling to make a protein smoothie and power back some chicken, Andrew, who could afford to gain a few pounds, said: “Is this what I have to do now? Workout until I feel like I’m going to puke, and then eat until I feel like I’m going to puke?”

Andrew’s next move is to buy a used bike. Does anyone have a bike they want to sell? If so, post to comments! Thanks.

Welcome to the family, Andrew!

Monday’s WOD

W/U:     6 minutes

12 mountain climbers

6 forearm wall slides with retraction

30 sec Handstand

TECH:  Deadlift (5 x 5)

WOD:    21 – 15 – 9 Deadlift (135/ 225lb)

                15 – 9 – 6 Muscle Up