June 20, P90X3, Week 6, Day 6- MMX + Tennis.

June 20, P90X3, Week 6, Day 6- MMX + Tennis.

I got up a little earlier today to give myself a little bit of a cushion between the workout and tennis. Last week, I had to go right into tennis from MMX and I was beat until adrenalin kicked in. This week, I gave myself about a 10 minute rest and relaxation time before tennis. Boy, did that make a big difference. I had a little lull at the end of the first set, but turned it on after that.

The workout was totally awesome. I really concentrated on each move and tried to keep each punch and kick crisp and intense. I tried to keep each sprawl as straight as I could and bounce back up without arching my back. All the moves went very well, except the very last one, the Scissor kick Gladiator Sprawl Jab Cross uppercut down elbows. Man, that is a tough move. But after the workout was finished, I used my rest time to watch and analyze the move again and I discovered my problem. I kept doing my sprawl where my gladiator ended and my new forward position confused me because I didn't have space to kick again so I would waste time repositioning myself. Now, I know that I need to sprawl further back so when I get up to punch then scissor kick, I'll be in the correct position. Can't wait for next week. I want to jam on that last move.

I didn't feel rushed after the workout, I took an easy pace to set up the net and do some breathing and stretching and some lateral movement to keep loose. I came out of the gate roaring. Winning 5 of the first 6 game, then I lost focus and dropped two games. But I wouldn't lose another game for the next 16 games. The first three sets went 6-3, 6-0, 6-0, and the fourth set was 3-0 before I let a game go. Final set score was 6-1 But the score in the final set is a little deceptive. I started getting really loose with my form and junking things into the net. The last 10 minutes, were a real struggle. I got really tired and was just moving on will.

It was interesting because I got to try out two styles of working out with tennis. Straight through, and then with a break. Doing it straight through, I seemed to be able to manage my energy out a little better because I was tired at the beginning so I didn't go all out at the beginning so I pretty much lasted the whole session. Even after the tennis I still had a little in the tank. With the break, I was able to totally blast from the beginning, but emptied the tank and couldn't do much at the end. I'm not sure which I like better, but it was an interesting and unexpected experiment. Good learning experience today.

So glad for my off day. Going bowling with my daughter and the church youth group Saturday night. I might do some curls with the ball! Have a good weekend everyone!