To Build or Not To Build? That is the Plyometric Question.

Proper Equipment is Key

Proper set-up of each workout will be crucial.  At my gym, I don't have the liberty of space and time to gather ALL the equipment I need, section off a clear area for my entire routine, and then power through my "32 minute" TM circuit.  I learned this first-hand on Saturday.  Setting up the circuit takes time, perhaps some creativity to work around others at the gym, and the ability to identify an opportunity to sneak in certain exercises when equipment is free.

One of the things we do have more control over are the workouts we do together, specifically the ones in Melbourne.  To this end, we've discussed purchasing or possibly building certain pieces of equipment.  I'm pretty much committed to buying at least one heavy kettle bell.

However, I think a crucial compliment to the heavy kettle bell is a plyometric box.  I didn't know that this was the official name, but apparently that's what they're called.  So do we spend $80 bucks to buy one as seen here or is building one the better approach as seen on this helpful youtube video.  I kind of leave that up to my boy Denwaldo.  I am not the handiest of guys when it comes to building shit, so I leave it up to him to determine if we should split the cost for the 24" box or invest the time (and cheaper cost) to build one that can serve as both a 20" and a 24".  I read in one of the youtube comments that someone made their box for $16 total.  Sounds interesting to me.  Can you tell which way I'm leaning?

If building one makes sense, then I'll commit to helping build it when I come up for a visit.  Also, there are other videos/articles on plyo box building different than the one I posted.

Internet Links for Thought

Here are some links I came across that I thought were interesting.

1. A TM team that filmed their TM event.  Thought this was something worth checking out (as well as the article on that page).
2. One of the recent points of conversation has been regarding gear.  What to wear on our hands, feet, bodies, to maximize results and minimize discomfort.  Here is an article addressing gear overall which I thought made some interesting points.

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