7-17-15 HY: ChaLEAN Extreme-Burn Intervals + Splits + TCF.

7-17-15 HY: ChaLEAN Extreme-Burn Intervals + Splits + TCF.

I wanted to do something with a little weight to it so I stuck with Chalene and went with Burn Intervals.  This is one of my favorite routines in the program. Cardio and weights combined.  I always get a super awesome pump and burn. Today was no exception.

Right from the beginning, I felt sluggish and heavy. My stomach was still feeling a bit queasy and (pardon my crudeness) a bit gassy as well.  But I plunged in.  I was able to keep up without break all the way up to my usual point, the triceps.  But this time, I actually lasted through the first two series before tapping out.  But after my first tap out, I had to tap out every change after that because my Triceps were just ON FIRE!!!  I was using 5kgs and I sort of regret that much weight now. I should have gone with 4kgs instead. But the cardio moves just got more and more intense from that point on.  The moves that used the resistance bands just killed me. I felt my glute as I was doing a move with the bands around my legs and I felt some major flexing. Something I'd never felt before.  Butt and outer thighs were nailed big time.  The cardio moves in the last quarter of the routine had me doubled over and heaving for air.  But at least I wasn't feeling anymore stomach discomfort.  After this routine, I needed a few minutes to recover before the splits.

My legs were really primed for the splits. They felt good and I got low.  A bit passed my mark.  The Flow was also good, but I had one major balance issue.  I guess I was trying to pick up my speed and I didn't compensate for the extra momentum that speed would incur.   So I sort of tipped myself over.  What an idiot! LOL! But that was it. From then on I was focused and solid.

In the end, I torched way over 900kcals.  I was shocked and very happy to hit a high number.  First time I've burned that many in two weeks.  Great way to roll into the weekend!