With the big-screen adaptation of “The Hunger Games” hitting theaters Friday, we were amped to channel our inner Katniss with a warrior-esque workout at New York Sports Clubs’ new “Train Like a Tribute” class. The rigorous routine is 45 minutes of cardio and weights that’ll get your body in shape for the four skills necessary for all Tributes: archery, tree climbing, speed work and strength training.
At the start of the class, you’ll sprint to the Cornucopia (yep, they made a real Cornucopia) for supplies like weights, mats and archery bows, and then compete with fellow class-goers in circuit training exercises — all while evading threats from the Gamemakers (instructors), like Tracker Jacker attacks and mutant dog chases. The class is free for members and non-members alike, but if you can’t make it to the gym, try these moves at home.
1. Peeta Presses: Position dumbbells to each side of shoulders with elbows below wrists. Press dumbbells upward until arms are extended overhead. Lower to sides of shoulders and repeat. Complete fourworking sets: First 12 reps, then 10, then eight, then six.
2. Capitol Crunches:
3. Katniss Kickbacks: Step forward with the leg opposite of the arm performing this move. Bend forward at the waist, and keep back parallel to ground. With the dumbbell in a neutral hand position (halfway between pronated and supinated), the elbow of the arm in use should be at a 90 degree angle to the ground. Extend the weight up and away from the body creating a straight line of the arm. Complete three sets of 10.
Class info
NYSC, 86th and Lexington with Eric Salvador
Tuesdays at noon
March 27 through the end of April