7-18-16 HY: Combat - HIIT 1: Power + Splits + TCF.

7-18-16 HY: Combat - HIIT 1: Power + Splits + TCF.

Today was a national holiday, but I had to work. BUMMER! But I was raring to go on my workout when I got home.  And I got right to it.

Week 1, Day 2 of Combat.  I was expecting a longer routine, and I thought that I knew what to expect, but this routine totally BLEW ME AWAY!!!  Right from the warm up I was sweating and starting to breath heavily.  The first Interval was not bad, but from the second interval and the usage of the weights, WOW!!! This was really a new experience for me.  I started off with 10kgs, and as the first weighted interval progressed, my regret grew with every lift.  The Dead Lift progression was tough, but the next progression with the Tower Presses was BRUTAL.  I stayed with 10kgs, but next time, I'll go down.  And maybe go up later.  That was really tough and with the fast pace, Yeah, definitely going with a lighter weight next time.  Also, I wasn't able to Squat using my full range of motion today because of the weight and pace.  It was more like a half to three-quarters squat.  I think I'll be able to go close to full Range of Motion with maybe 7.5kgs.  But even though my RoM was left wanting, my legs were BURNING!!!  I know I'm going to feel it tomorrow.  The Body Weight Interval was EXTREME!  I was already pretty tired and those Burpees and Plank moves ending with the Mountain Climbers and Spider Push Ups.  OUCH.  Again with the legs.  My legs were ON FIRE!!  Thank goodness it was only 30 minutes.  But actually, I took longer because I was learning the moves and also taking breaks.  I was taking some extra recovery time between intervals.  And by the time I hit the Body Weight Interval, I was taking breaks between moves and all over.  Glad I get another chance at this one.

I was so ready for the stretch after the Combat routine.  Quads were on fire!  The Splits went very well.  By the second round, I'm pushing so low on the left side.  The right side definitely has ha hitch in the hip flexor.  I had to take the Flow a bit slower today because my legs were a bit wobbly.  But it was clean.

In the end, I torched a good 720+kcals.  Less calories burned, but I'm glad for the shorter workouts.