Alternative Athletics is a new and different type of fitness and health club in Billings MT. We have a low client to fitness trainer ratio. There are no machines to confuse you. Whatever your take on science and religion, there were no exercise machines when monkeys fell from the trees or Adam was kicked out of the Garden of Eden. Your body was not genetically designed to isolate muscles or even muscle groups. It doesn’t matter if you are throwing a fastball, carrying a victim from a fire or placing a box on a high shelf, everyday actions require your muscles to move in sync with one another. These multi joint movements create functional, athletic fitness for daily life.


September 3, 2010: 030910

Michael Murphy
In memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, N.Y., who was killed in Afghanistan June 28th, 2005.
This workout was one of Mike’s favorites and he’d named it ‘Body Armor.’ From here on it will be referred to as ‘Murph’ in honor of the focused warrior and great American who wanted nothing more in life than to serve this great country and the beautiful people who make it what it is.

Murph -  (video) - 

i don’t like her toes on the squat, but this girl has tons of heart

Run 1 mile

100 Pull ups

200 Push ups

300 Squats

Run 1 mile



September 2, 2010: Kettlebell Classes

Good morning! Quick note, I am canceling kettlebell class on Saturday and moving Mondays class to Tuesday at 6:00pm. I am traveling to see family out of state this weekend. I do apologize for any inconvenience. Have a safe and fun weekend!

Thank you,

Robyn



September 2, 2010: 020910

3 Rounds

400m run

9 OHS 95#/75#

15 Clean and Jerk 95#/75#

21 Double Unders



September 1, 2010: 010910

Mary -  video at 7000ft

As Many Rounds As Possible in 20 minutes

5 Handstand Push ups

10 Pistols (alternate legs)

15 Pull ups



August 31, 2010: Closed for Labor Day Weekend

We will close down at regular time Friday night. (6:00pm) We will be closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.  We will re-open at the usual time on Tuesday morning.

The Big Sky Kettlebells class will take place as scheduled unless Robyn informs us otherwise.

Have a great, safe holiday weekend!!



August 31, 2010: 4800 Oly Meet

Hey everyone –
We’ll be hosting our 3rd Annual Fall Olympic Weightlifting Competition here on Oct. 23rd. We’ll have posters and stuff made up shortly but I wanted to get this out to everyone as soon as possible.
It’s an unsanctioned, open event, so anyone can enter. Rules will be the same as a sanctioned event, however the only requirement will be a pair of weightlifting shoes. Cost will be $10 and will cover the entry fee, and bbq afterwards. The meet will start at either 12:00 or 1:00, and depending on the number of lifters, will be done in a few hours.
We’re looking at finding some local sponsors for this one, and hoping for 30 to 40 competitors. It will be a big help for us as hosts to know approximately how many athletes to expect, so please let me know how many you plan to bring.
We really encourage anyone who has interest to come and lift. This is a fun event and is a good opportunity to promote and learn more about the sport of weightlifting.
If you have any questions please let me know.
John Murie
4800 Gym
Bozeman, MT
218-791-3686



August 31, 2010: 310810

1 rep Max Deadlift



August 30, 2010: SBG Send Off!!

Hey everyone.  We are going to crash the Q again.  This week is the last one before our girl Sarah Beth travels off to CrossFit Spokane, I mean, Whitworth University.  So on Wednesday we will be meeting for dinner at Q Cuisine at 7pm.  Please let me know in advance if you can make it, so we can avoid surprising them as much as we did last time.  Right now I have the table reserved for 5.5 people (SBG, Polly, David, Gwen, Katie and I.)



August 30, 2010: 300810

Karen

150 Wallballs for Time



August 29, 2010: 290810

1 Min L Sit

40 Burpees

45 Sec L Sit

30 Burpees

30 Sec L sit

20 Burpees

15 Sec L Sit

10 Burpees