August 25, P90X3, Week 16, Day 2 (Elite)- Complex Lower.

August 25, P90X3, Week 16, Day 2 (Elite)- Complex Lower.

Made it my goal to keep up with Tony and crew again.  It was literally "Breath Taking". I was so out of breath so many times until I got into my rhythm.  I would hammer out the first three moves Bang Bang Bang, then take a rest, then the final two moves, BANG BANG.

I would be doubled over trying to catch my breath  after the both groupings. Sometimes I was ahead of Tony and sometimes a bit behind, but ended right on time.

The big thing is that I was resolute to up my weights so I did. I added 1.25kgs to all four of my dumbbells. I could feel the difference right away with the Knee Drop Squats. Then I had to fight to keep from tipping over on the Bounding Split Squats. Really felt it in my quads today, and I've got a sneaking suspicion that I'm going to feel it tomorrow.

I also tried to to extend my jump distance by almost double on the Triple Speed Skater.  My ankles felt really solid. A few times I over jumped and had to really fight to keep on one foot. Thankfully, no tapping out!

With the extra 2.5kgs from the past two weeks, I really REALLY felt it, especially in my lower back. This is the first time I've pushed my back this block and I really felt it starting to tighten up. That is the one thing that really stopped me from jumping ahead of Tony, because I had to stretch out my back a bit after each set.  But today, I didn't stop between reps, I hammered out all ten in one sitting.
The final move was strong. I was able to hold all reps for all 5 seconds. I did lose my balance a few times, but I was really fighting to to keep stabilized.

I didn't think I would have time today, but the fast pace gave me time so I ended with Cold Start. It really was a great lower body stretch for today.

Over all, great workout. And I burned 749kcals.