HY: P90X3-Cold Start + ChaLEAN Extreme-Burn It Off/Ab Burner + Splits + TCF.

HY: P90X3-Cold Start + ChaLEAN Extreme-Burn It Off/Ab Burner + Splits + TCF.

I was really debating as to whether or not to do this routine today because I did it last week. I was considering doing something with Shaun T. Perhaps a T25 routine. But I finally decided to go with Chalene one more time. I have memorized the routine so I don't really need to "watch" the screen, but I do like the motivational aspect of the DVD. I also realized that I was doing the Burpees wrong. Or at least the burpees in this routine. I would always add a push up, but she doesn't. Instead, she does a plank jack then up. So I upped the ante and did everything, still adding my push up with the plank jack. I just about burned myself out on that move and that is only the second move of the routine! All the other moves seemed a bit easier that last week, so that gave me the opportunity to push it even more. On the move that uses the dumbbell, Side lunge with dumbbell raise, I upped my weight to 5kgs. That was tough. That equaled my heaviest weight on that move. I've tried heavier, but didn't make it to the end. 5kgs is my limit... for now. Thigh toner is still killer. Barely held out to the end of the jumping jacks series with the thigh toner. I'm still getting used to using it. I am a little worried about the condition of my ankles, though. The second to last move where we do the football moves, my arches were hurting. It was like doing Insanity for the first time all over again. I might have to dust that program off and strengthen up my feet and ankles again. Or I might start with T25 again. On the very last move, the 3-Point Stance, I always do 20 instead of just 16. I don't stop in the middle, I just keep going. There is just enough time to get 8 reps in. And even though it was still a bit cool, I was sweating up a storm. Such a great workout.

Went right into Abs and still have to tap out just before getting to the weighted sit-ups. I used to be able to get all the way through the routine with Chalene at her pace, but now, not so much. Looks like more ab/core work is needed.

The splits felt really good today. Doing them so close to the previous splits is, I think, really good. I was able to keep pushing down and not have any problem with my knees. Flow also was solid.
All around good, sweaty workout today. I wonder what's going to happen when it gets HOT!! I may need to put up plastic to protect my books and computer. The Sprinkler is coming!