Day 55 ! Cardio Kettlebells @Frame

Disclaimer: I have not been paid by Frame (in cash, classes or Vita Coco water cartons) for any posts. Because I know what you're thinking. Frame? Again? Really, Paula? Are you Framedicted? Framesessed? It's true, we have become a bit Frame-focused recently but there is a good reason for this. In fact, nay, there are 3.

1. Frame has a.lot of classes. From their funky signature classes (Day 29 Frame Method, Day 53 FrameCamp) to fun dance classes (Day 49 DanceFit- guest reviewed!) to workout cardio classes (Day 42 Sweat Factory), not to mention a host of yoga, pilates and mum-dedicated classes, there must be at least one class that you will enjoy.

2. Frame has an good booking system. You can book online from 2 weeks before (and up to at least an hour before a class if you're looking for last-minute availability), see if classes are full, on wait list or have 1 or 2 spaces left and cancel without penalty with 12-hrs notice. They are flexible whilst also trying to make you more flexible (physically).

3. The place is fun and trendy. It exudes the East London, rough 'n' ready, hippety hip vibe and best of all, it’s all for fitness!

For this 80 day challenge, for different classes / mixing it up and arranging classes last minute (me? Don’t I plan everything in weeks in advance?), Frame has been a life-saver. In fact, one could even try an 80-day challenge at Frame alone probably.

Cardio Kettlebells with the furiously fit Instructor Diana is another solid class from Frame. Using little colourful kettlebells, we were led through a series of exercises, lifting the kettlebells to the side, to the front, above our heads, swinging them from side to side, weaving them through out legs. Don’t be deceived by the bright cutesiness of the kettlebells though, after 40 minutes of almost non-stop lifting, swinging and pumping, those little dears won’t be so cute anymore. But they will have done their job as Cardio Kettlebells jumps to 3^rd place on the calories-burnt-per-minute leaderboard, pushing yesterday’s Day 54 Metabolic Conditioning, down to 5^th. Which means Frame currently takes the top 3 on the calories-burnt-per-minute leaderboard (1^st being Day 53 Frame Camp at 8.3 calories/min, 2^nd being Day 42 Sweat Factory and 3^rd being today’s cardio kettlebells). 25 days left, will Frame keep the top spot?!

The Need To Know:

- Where: Frame Shoreditch

- Nearest Station: Shoreditch High Street (4mins)

- When: Various classes all day, 7 days

- How Much: £6.50 off-peak/£10 peak if you have a top-up card, else pay-as-you--go and all-inclusive memberships available

- Special Note: You can purely pay as you go but it’s worth having a to-up card to benefit from slightly cheaper per class fees.

  

The Want to Know:

- Who’s it For: For those who fancy a fun but serious cardio workout

- Sweat Scale: 7/10.

- Strength / Cardio / Flexi / Tone: Cardio and toning

- Complexity: 7/10

- Fun Factor: 8/10

- Changing Facilities: A few showers and toilets in the changing rooms

- Instructor Inspiration: 8/10. Still the definition of fit.

The Stats:

- Total Time: 41mins

- Calories Burnt: 294

- Average Heart Rate: 138bpm

- Max Heart Rate: 158bpm

So Small, So Cute. (The kettlebells, obviously)

Hello, 3rd place!