July 2, P90X3, Week 8, Day 4- Pilates X.

July 2, P90X3, Week 8, Day 4- Pilates X.

Okay, as I said before, the first time I did this workout I didn't really like it. But now, I am changing that opinion slightly. I don't not not like it anymore. In fact, now that I have it done a couple of times I am a little more used to the breathing style than I was before. I didn't really like the "loud" breathing style, so I didn't try to make breathing noises this time around, and that in itself may have changed my opinion of the routine for me.

The moves are really nice to hit my abdominal area. There weren't any moves that I really couldn't do, but the very last move, "The Pretzel", because of my body shape, I have to lean a little further forward to get my leg back, and even then, it is not as far back as the team has theirs.

I was happy that I was able to get all the way through, and for the most part, kept up with Tony. There were a few moves that I had to rewind the DVD to learn but not a long rest.  There was one move that I sort of died on. That is the Sphinx Flag. My left leg was especially tough when I got down to the last few reps.

Oh, I just remembered, there was one move, or at least part of one move that I just absolutely could not do, again, because of my body\spine shape. Move 12. The Swimmer/The Flutter/ The Bad Attitude. I just could not do the Bad attitude. My thighs will not come off the floor.

One move I couldn't do fully because of space issues. Move 13. SAW. There is no angle in my workout space where I can spread my legs out wide while lying on my back while putting my arms above my head and reaching far above my head. I have to bend my arms or close my legs. So I had to modify that one. Maybe I'll try this routine, if I get the chance, somewhere where I have more space.

Final judgement: I respect this workout and will do it whenever it is on the schedule.  But I'd still rather do yoga.