Reasons Why I Skydive
“Jess, why do you like skydiving so much?”
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“Jess, why do you like skydiving so much?”
While the answer seems obvious to me, finding the words to explain why I’ve willingly jumped out of 300 planes isn’t always easy.
But I’ll give it a try.
Here are my top 3 reasons for continuously throwing myself out of a perfectly functioning aircraft:
1. Skydiving is a triple threat of happy hormones
The intense emotions and sensations created by skydiving elicit the brain to secrete a dynamically awesome chemical cocktail of adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine. The high you feel from these hormones is VERY addictive. Once you’ve dived and your feet have hit the ground, all you can think about is heading back up to chase that rush all over again.
Adrenaline: Designed to help us survive in extreme situations, adrenaline kicks in when your body senses danger. This intense hormone heightens awareness and energy levels, while increasing cognitive functions.
Serotonin: Increased serotonin levels makes you feel calmer, improves sleep quality, increases sex drive and even combats depression.
Dopamine: AKA the happy hormone, dopamine increases focus, improves memory and stimulates creativity.
Who wouldn’t want more of these incredible chemicals coursing through their body all at once?
2. Skydiving is a form of therapy and escapism
Life can be stressful, but then you jump. There are no deadlines, arguments or chores in the clouds. All of your troubles are miles away while you fly sky high with your friends.
Moreover, freefall requires laser-like focus and forces you to live in the moment. For a few minutes, nothing else matters.
3. The Community
The skydiving community is formed by an incredible group of people from all walks of life. We’re all united by our love of the sky and a relentless pursuit to live life to the fullest.
Que the dropzone, where there lives an infectious buzz of excited energy. Everyone is involved in animated conversations while they excitedly prepare to board the plane and take their turn in the sky. The energy is next level.
Are you Ready to “smash life” and take the jump?
ENGINE
40 minutes of continuous engine work. Bring your running shoes, we will do a machine waterfall format with a run at the end of each round.
GYMNASTICS
We focus on the infamous bar muscle and the Handstand push-up in gymnastics. As always, we break down the skills, and these sessions are for all levels!
HYROX
Working on your efficiency during the 8 stations: how to save energy and when to push. No running this week.
MOBILITY
We continue with thoracic & overhead mobility but are now moving it into more exercises that can replicate the positions, such as an overhead squat.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, we have a new block of training focused on single-leg lower body strength and hip thrusts as our accessory. Wednesday, we begin our DB press progressions along with some shoulder hypertrophy.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focused on some Tall variations of the clean and Jerk. Then, hitting a heavy clean push press and jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM
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Track Tuesday
A threshold workout today, 400m all the way up to 1.2km. Great for all runners.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
A prep ride for T100, steady power into surges!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Supersets! A hard surge of speed super set with a longer but lower intensity block. A good run to build run IQ and do with friends.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 8 mins blocks, off 3 min recovery. The efforts are slightly longer in duration this week, but only 3x instead of 4x, so that we can maintain great quality.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
Yes, we are back on the track! Today we will be running 400s up to 1200s at 3km pace. A chance to work hard with the wider endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Todays intervals shuttle runs through the park behind InnerFight (approx 100m). This is a short and explosive session with plenty of rest (300m). Aim for 8, 10 or 12 reps.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week you are running hard for 1 minute into a tempo hold of 5 mins. Following a 3 min recovery, you will repeat this sequence 5x.
Friday - Sunday
All weekend
Location: Khorfakkan
Session: LRC Training Camp
This weekend we will host our first ever LRC Training Camp. There will be a combination of running and relaxing. We look forward to training with you.
Monday:
Strength:
Building to a 1 Rep Max Bench Press
Conditioning:
50 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
40 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
30 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
Tuesday:
Strength:
Barbell Tempo RDLs
Conditioning:
5 min AMRAP
6 Deadlift (120/80)
9 Box jump over
12/9 cal Row
rest 3 mins
x3
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Push Ups
B) Weighted Pull Ups
Conditioning:
2 rounds
Park Run
12 pull-ups
rest 3 mins
2 rounds
half park run
12 Pull-ups
3 wall walks
rest 3 mins
2 rounds
Pool Run
12 pull-ups
3 wall walks
20 push press (2 x 50/30)
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Clean Complex
B) Build to a Max Power Clean
Conditioning:
5 Rounds for time
10 Power clean (60/40)
10 burpee over the bar
14 Min TC
Friday:
Strength:
Build to a heavy Thruster!
Conditioning:
8 Rounds of fun with a KB, The Ski and Sandbags!
“Jess, why do you like skydiving so much?”
While the answer seems obvious to me, finding the words to explain why I’ve willingly jumped out of 300 planes isn’t always easy.
But I’ll give it a try.
Here are my top 3 reasons for continuously throwing myself out of a perfectly functioning aircraft:
1. Skydiving is a triple threat of happy hormones
The intense emotions and sensations created by skydiving elicit the brain to secrete a dynamically awesome chemical cocktail of adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine. The high you feel from these hormones is VERY addictive. Once you’ve dived and your feet have hit the ground, all you can think about is heading back up to chase that rush all over again.
Adrenaline: Designed to help us survive in extreme situations, adrenaline kicks in when your body senses danger. This intense hormone heightens awareness and energy levels, while increasing cognitive functions.
Serotonin: Increased serotonin levels makes you feel calmer, improves sleep quality, increases sex drive and even combats depression.
Dopamine: AKA the happy hormone, dopamine increases focus, improves memory and stimulates creativity.
Who wouldn’t want more of these incredible chemicals coursing through their body all at once?
2. Skydiving is a form of therapy and escapism
Life can be stressful, but then you jump. There are no deadlines, arguments or chores in the clouds. All of your troubles are miles away while you fly sky high with your friends.
Moreover, freefall requires laser-like focus and forces you to live in the moment. For a few minutes, nothing else matters.
3. The Community
The skydiving community is formed by an incredible group of people from all walks of life. We’re all united by our love of the sky and a relentless pursuit to live life to the fullest.
Que the dropzone, where there lives an infectious buzz of excited energy. Everyone is involved in animated conversations while they excitedly prepare to board the plane and take their turn in the sky. The energy is next level.
Are you Ready to “smash life” and take the jump?
Track Tuesday
A threshold workout today, 400m all the way up to 1.2km. Great for all runners.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
A prep ride for T100, steady power into surges!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Supersets! A hard surge of speed super set with a longer but lower intensity block. A good run to build run IQ and do with friends.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 8 mins blocks, off 3 min recovery. The efforts are slightly longer in duration this week, but only 3x instead of 4x, so that we can maintain great quality.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
Yes, we are back on the track! Today we will be running 400s up to 1200s at 3km pace. A chance to work hard with the wider endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Todays intervals shuttle runs through the park behind InnerFight (approx 100m). This is a short and explosive session with plenty of rest (300m). Aim for 8, 10 or 12 reps.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week you are running hard for 1 minute into a tempo hold of 5 mins. Following a 3 min recovery, you will repeat this sequence 5x.
Friday - Sunday
All weekend
Location: Khorfakkan
Session: LRC Training Camp
This weekend we will host our first ever LRC Training Camp. There will be a combination of running and relaxing. We look forward to training with you.
Monday:
Strength:
Building to a 1 Rep Max Bench Press
Conditioning:
50 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
40 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
30 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
Tuesday:
Strength:
Barbell Tempo RDLs
Conditioning:
5 min AMRAP
6 Deadlift (120/80)
9 Box jump over
12/9 cal Row
rest 3 mins
x3
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Push Ups
B) Weighted Pull Ups
Conditioning:
2 rounds
Park Run
12 pull-ups
rest 3 mins
2 rounds
half park run
12 Pull-ups
3 wall walks
rest 3 mins
2 rounds
Pool Run
12 pull-ups
3 wall walks
20 push press (2 x 50/30)
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Clean Complex
B) Build to a Max Power Clean
Conditioning:
5 Rounds for time
10 Power clean (60/40)
10 burpee over the bar
14 Min TC
Friday:
Strength:
Build to a heavy Thruster!
Conditioning:
8 Rounds of fun with a KB, The Ski and Sandbags!
ENGINE
40 minutes of continuous engine work. Bring your running shoes, we will do a machine waterfall format with a run at the end of each round.
GYMNASTICS
We focus on the infamous bar muscle and the Handstand push-up in gymnastics. As always, we break down the skills, and these sessions are for all levels!
HYROX
Working on your efficiency during the 8 stations: how to save energy and when to push. No running this week.
MOBILITY
We continue with thoracic & overhead mobility but are now moving it into more exercises that can replicate the positions, such as an overhead squat.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, we have a new block of training focused on single-leg lower body strength and hip thrusts as our accessory. Wednesday, we begin our DB press progressions along with some shoulder hypertrophy.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focused on some Tall variations of the clean and Jerk. Then, hitting a heavy clean push press and jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM
“Jess, why do you like skydiving so much?”
While the answer seems obvious to me, finding the words to explain why I’ve willingly jumped out of 300 planes isn’t always easy.
But I’ll give it a try.
Here are my top 3 reasons for continuously throwing myself out of a perfectly functioning aircraft:
1. Skydiving is a triple threat of happy hormones
The intense emotions and sensations created by skydiving elicit the brain to secrete a dynamically awesome chemical cocktail of adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine. The high you feel from these hormones is VERY addictive. Once you’ve dived and your feet have hit the ground, all you can think about is heading back up to chase that rush all over again.
Adrenaline: Designed to help us survive in extreme situations, adrenaline kicks in when your body senses danger. This intense hormone heightens awareness and energy levels, while increasing cognitive functions.
Serotonin: Increased serotonin levels makes you feel calmer, improves sleep quality, increases sex drive and even combats depression.
Dopamine: AKA the happy hormone, dopamine increases focus, improves memory and stimulates creativity.
Who wouldn’t want more of these incredible chemicals coursing through their body all at once?
2. Skydiving is a form of therapy and escapism
Life can be stressful, but then you jump. There are no deadlines, arguments or chores in the clouds. All of your troubles are miles away while you fly sky high with your friends.
Moreover, freefall requires laser-like focus and forces you to live in the moment. For a few minutes, nothing else matters.
3. The Community
The skydiving community is formed by an incredible group of people from all walks of life. We’re all united by our love of the sky and a relentless pursuit to live life to the fullest.
Que the dropzone, where there lives an infectious buzz of excited energy. Everyone is involved in animated conversations while they excitedly prepare to board the plane and take their turn in the sky. The energy is next level.
Are you Ready to “smash life” and take the jump?
Monday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Tempo
This Monday we will be holding that Tempo pace (7/10 effort) for 8 mins blocks, off 3 min recovery. The efforts are slightly longer in duration this week, but only 3x instead of 4x, so that we can maintain great quality.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Sports City
Session: Track Tuesday
Yes, we are back on the track! Today we will be running 400s up to 1200s at 3km pace. A chance to work hard with the wider endurance community and coaches.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Ladies Only Intervals
Todays intervals shuttle runs through the park behind InnerFight (approx 100m). This is a short and explosive session with plenty of rest (300m). Aim for 8, 10 or 12 reps.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
This week you are running hard for 1 minute into a tempo hold of 5 mins. Following a 3 min recovery, you will repeat this sequence 5x.
Friday - Sunday
All weekend
Location: Khorfakkan
Session: LRC Training Camp
This weekend we will host our first ever LRC Training Camp. There will be a combination of running and relaxing. We look forward to training with you.
Monday:
Strength:
Building to a 1 Rep Max Bench Press
Conditioning:
50 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
40 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
30 wall balls
12 Push up Renegade
row (2 x 50/30)
30 DU
Tuesday:
Strength:
Barbell Tempo RDLs
Conditioning:
5 min AMRAP
6 Deadlift (120/80)
9 Box jump over
12/9 cal Row
rest 3 mins
x3
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Handstand Push Ups
B) Weighted Pull Ups
Conditioning:
2 rounds
Park Run
12 pull-ups
rest 3 mins
2 rounds
half park run
12 Pull-ups
3 wall walks
rest 3 mins
2 rounds
Pool Run
12 pull-ups
3 wall walks
20 push press (2 x 50/30)
Thursday:
Strength:
A) Clean Complex
B) Build to a Max Power Clean
Conditioning:
5 Rounds for time
10 Power clean (60/40)
10 burpee over the bar
14 Min TC
Friday:
Strength:
Build to a heavy Thruster!
Conditioning:
8 Rounds of fun with a KB, The Ski and Sandbags!
ENGINE
40 minutes of continuous engine work. Bring your running shoes, we will do a machine waterfall format with a run at the end of each round.
GYMNASTICS
We focus on the infamous bar muscle and the Handstand push-up in gymnastics. As always, we break down the skills, and these sessions are for all levels!
HYROX
Working on your efficiency during the 8 stations: how to save energy and when to push. No running this week.
MOBILITY
We continue with thoracic & overhead mobility but are now moving it into more exercises that can replicate the positions, such as an overhead squat.
PURE STRENGTH
This week in pure strength, we have a new block of training focused on single-leg lower body strength and hip thrusts as our accessory. Wednesday, we begin our DB press progressions along with some shoulder hypertrophy.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting, we are focused on some Tall variations of the clean and Jerk. Then, hitting a heavy clean push press and jerk complex followed by a tough EMOM
Track Tuesday
A threshold workout today, 400m all the way up to 1.2km. Great for all runners.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Sport City Track
Entrance fee: https://isddubai.com/athletics-venuehire/
Wednesday Ride
A prep ride for T100, steady power into surges!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: BOTS, Al Qudra
Coffee Run
Supersets! A hard surge of speed super set with a longer but lower intensity block. A good run to build run IQ and do with friends.
Brief time: 05:54 am Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Start Location (Common Grounds)
“Jess, why do you like skydiving so much?”
While the answer seems obvious to me, finding the words to explain why I’ve willingly jumped out of 300 planes isn’t always easy.
But I’ll give it a try.
Here are my top 3 reasons for continuously throwing myself out of a perfectly functioning aircraft:
1. Skydiving is a triple threat of happy hormones
The intense emotions and sensations created by skydiving elicit the brain to secrete a dynamically awesome chemical cocktail of adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine. The high you feel from these hormones is VERY addictive. Once you’ve dived and your feet have hit the ground, all you can think about is heading back up to chase that rush all over again.
Adrenaline: Designed to help us survive in extreme situations, adrenaline kicks in when your body senses danger. This intense hormone heightens awareness and energy levels, while increasing cognitive functions.
Serotonin: Increased serotonin levels makes you feel calmer, improves sleep quality, increases sex drive and even combats depression.
Dopamine: AKA the happy hormone, dopamine increases focus, improves memory and stimulates creativity.
Who wouldn’t want more of these incredible chemicals coursing through their body all at once?
2. Skydiving is a form of therapy and escapism
Life can be stressful, but then you jump. There are no deadlines, arguments or chores in the clouds. All of your troubles are miles away while you fly sky high with your friends.
Moreover, freefall requires laser-like focus and forces you to live in the moment. For a few minutes, nothing else matters.
3. The Community
The skydiving community is formed by an incredible group of people from all walks of life. We’re all united by our love of the sky and a relentless pursuit to live life to the fullest.
Que the dropzone, where there lives an infectious buzz of excited energy. Everyone is involved in animated conversations while they excitedly prepare to board the plane and take their turn in the sky. The energy is next level.
Are you Ready to “smash life” and take the jump?
“Jess, why do you like skydiving so much?”
While the answer seems obvious to me, finding the words to explain why I’ve willingly jumped out of 300 planes isn’t always easy.
But I’ll give it a try.
Here are my top 3 reasons for continuously throwing myself out of a perfectly functioning aircraft:
1. Skydiving is a triple threat of happy hormones
The intense emotions and sensations created by skydiving elicit the brain to secrete a dynamically awesome chemical cocktail of adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine. The high you feel from these hormones is VERY addictive. Once you’ve dived and your feet have hit the ground, all you can think about is heading back up to chase that rush all over again.
Adrenaline: Designed to help us survive in extreme situations, adrenaline kicks in when your body senses danger. This intense hormone heightens awareness and energy levels, while increasing cognitive functions.
Serotonin: Increased serotonin levels makes you feel calmer, improves sleep quality, increases sex drive and even combats depression.
Dopamine: AKA the happy hormone, dopamine increases focus, improves memory and stimulates creativity.
Who wouldn’t want more of these incredible chemicals coursing through their body all at once?
2. Skydiving is a form of therapy and escapism
Life can be stressful, but then you jump. There are no deadlines, arguments or chores in the clouds. All of your troubles are miles away while you fly sky high with your friends.
Moreover, freefall requires laser-like focus and forces you to live in the moment. For a few minutes, nothing else matters.
3. The Community
The skydiving community is formed by an incredible group of people from all walks of life. We’re all united by our love of the sky and a relentless pursuit to live life to the fullest.
Que the dropzone, where there lives an infectious buzz of excited energy. Everyone is involved in animated conversations while they excitedly prepare to board the plane and take their turn in the sky. The energy is next level.
Are you Ready to “smash life” and take the jump?
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