2-21-17 Pickle-Ball.
I'm writing this entry into my fitness record a week late because that afternoon when I got home, I wasn't feeling very well. I went to bed early and when I went to the hospital the next day, I was diagnosed with influenza. It totally zapped my strength and I was pretty much quarantined to my room for the entire week. Pretty much just walking a few meters to relieve internal pressure. But it was a tough week in many ways, but also, it was a good week. It sort of served as somewhat of a detox week for me because I didn't eat a bit of sugar or carbs or fat for the whole week. I'm ready to get back into my workout schedule and continue with my good eating.
Anyway, back to last weeks Pickle-Ball game.
It wasn't my best to be sure. I had woken up feeling sore and achy all over. I really didn't feel the best, but I figured that once I got the adrenaline going, I'd feel a lot better. So I started playing and I just couldn't get anything going. I went down quick to a 7-8 point deficit and I just couldn't make it up. I lost 7-15. Then in the second game, I seriously turned it on and charged out to a 13-1 lead. That is when the wheels all fell off, I ended up losing the game 13-15. SheeSHHH!!! Talk about demoralizing. But I didn't want to get bageled so in the third game, I pushed it, but went down early again like in the first game, but I was able to not let it get out of hand and I ground out a win, coming from behind. 15-11. The final game was much more competitive in that the score stayed within two to three points of the lead and there were multiple lead changes. But I was able to take the last game. I don't remember the actual score, but I think it was like 15-12 (or 13). So I was able to salvage a tie for the day.
In the end, I torched 1000kcals+. That is a lot more than the last week.
That was the last day of exercise for the next week.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Monday, February 20, 2017
2-20-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Sweat Intervals + Ab Attack: 10 + Weights - Chest + Splits + TCF.
2-20-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Sweat Intervals + Ab Attack: 10 + Weights - Chest + Splits + TCF.
Today was a pretty regular day except for the fact that I got home a little earlier than usual. So I spent that extra time with my wife watching our favorite TV show. When we finished, I started getting ready for my workout.
This will be the final go through for this routine. My three previous max out times were 11:16, 17:34, and 25:56. Today, I was planning to go all the way. I wanted to go three in a row for full max outs. Again, getting through the first two rounds was the most difficult, but once my calves warmed up, things got a lot easier. I was cruising through the next two rounds and when I got to that fifth round, I started to see the finish line and another full max out. But there was something odd about today's routine thus far, I always feel like a burst of energy around the 15-18 minute mark, but today, minus the calves warming up, I didn't get that surge of energy, and I didn't feel like I caught my second wind. I passed the last max out time simply by finished the first move of the last circuit. I was really struggling during the second move, and when the third move started, Cross Jack Jab, I could barely even get my legs to move together after going out. That was it, I was spent and I had to tap out. My MAX OUT time was 26:38. Only 42 seconds past last week. It was a small victory getting passed my previous max out time, but I let myself down in that I was able to do a full max out on the two previous days. I needed two more breaks to finish, both just before starting the final move of each round. I wanted to crush the last round, but I just couldn't get it and had to take a break just before the final move. There might be one contributing factor to my failure as well. I felt a little under the weather all day. I've been coughing again, and my whole body feels on the achy side. I decided to go ahead and workout because I still felt that I could do it, and in the past, when I felt this way, I would feel better after working out. Yeah, I just full of excuses today. But I will come back to this routine and crush it when MAX 30 becomes part of my hybrid, which it definitely will.
I was exhausted after Sweat Intervals. I usually go right into Abs without much break, but today, I didn't feel so good, so I took a much longer break to recover. Once I got started, everything seemed to be going well. I came dangerously close to maxing out on the first move (Sitting Tucks) and the fifth move (Scissor Kick Punch). My form on the Scissor Kick Punch was a lot better than the last time. I was able to get my low leg closer to the ground and keep my legs straighter. Once I got passed that point I was able to all the way to the 8 minute mark which is my usual max out area. But today, I got a lot further than previous times. I still went out on the Sitting Ab Attack, but My MAX OUT time was 8:45. That is 15 seconds better than the last time. That is a big win for me, especially with abs, so I'm satisfied.
Today, I did weights and focused on Chest. I added a few more moves: Chest Press - 17kgs, Chest Fly - 12.5kgs, Low Chest Presses - 12.5kgs, Band Cross Upper Cuts (Blue + Blue/Black x2), Shoulder Shrugs - 12.5kgs. All of these moves were done in 3 sets of 12 reps with only 15-20 seconds rest between sets. I also slowed down the reps so I could focus on activating my chest. I wanted to work out upper, mid, and lower pecs. Felt good to activate those chest muscles. My left shoulder is still feeling really sore, so the Flies and the shrugs were a little uncomfortable because of the pain. But I'm glad I could get it done.
My legs were feeling like rubber after the first part of today, so the stretch just magnified that pain, but stretching it out loosened me up a lot and I got back to my low. I wanted to watch that pain in my knees so I was careful not to push too hard on my Straddle Splits, but I went for it on my Side Splits. I slowed down my Flow to focus on form. It has been a while since I did that so I also, by default, took care of my balance and posture as well. Still spot on.
Today, I took a lot of time to really do a lot of things for different areas of my fitness. Everything took just over 3 hours. I'm feeling spent and tired, but in a good way.
In the end, I torched a satisfying 1415kcals. I'm finishing this early so I can hit the hay early. Tomorrow is Pickle-Ball day, so I want to get a lot of rest.
Today was a pretty regular day except for the fact that I got home a little earlier than usual. So I spent that extra time with my wife watching our favorite TV show. When we finished, I started getting ready for my workout.
This will be the final go through for this routine. My three previous max out times were 11:16, 17:34, and 25:56. Today, I was planning to go all the way. I wanted to go three in a row for full max outs. Again, getting through the first two rounds was the most difficult, but once my calves warmed up, things got a lot easier. I was cruising through the next two rounds and when I got to that fifth round, I started to see the finish line and another full max out. But there was something odd about today's routine thus far, I always feel like a burst of energy around the 15-18 minute mark, but today, minus the calves warming up, I didn't get that surge of energy, and I didn't feel like I caught my second wind. I passed the last max out time simply by finished the first move of the last circuit. I was really struggling during the second move, and when the third move started, Cross Jack Jab, I could barely even get my legs to move together after going out. That was it, I was spent and I had to tap out. My MAX OUT time was 26:38. Only 42 seconds past last week. It was a small victory getting passed my previous max out time, but I let myself down in that I was able to do a full max out on the two previous days. I needed two more breaks to finish, both just before starting the final move of each round. I wanted to crush the last round, but I just couldn't get it and had to take a break just before the final move. There might be one contributing factor to my failure as well. I felt a little under the weather all day. I've been coughing again, and my whole body feels on the achy side. I decided to go ahead and workout because I still felt that I could do it, and in the past, when I felt this way, I would feel better after working out. Yeah, I just full of excuses today. But I will come back to this routine and crush it when MAX 30 becomes part of my hybrid, which it definitely will.
I was exhausted after Sweat Intervals. I usually go right into Abs without much break, but today, I didn't feel so good, so I took a much longer break to recover. Once I got started, everything seemed to be going well. I came dangerously close to maxing out on the first move (Sitting Tucks) and the fifth move (Scissor Kick Punch). My form on the Scissor Kick Punch was a lot better than the last time. I was able to get my low leg closer to the ground and keep my legs straighter. Once I got passed that point I was able to all the way to the 8 minute mark which is my usual max out area. But today, I got a lot further than previous times. I still went out on the Sitting Ab Attack, but My MAX OUT time was 8:45. That is 15 seconds better than the last time. That is a big win for me, especially with abs, so I'm satisfied.
Today, I did weights and focused on Chest. I added a few more moves: Chest Press - 17kgs, Chest Fly - 12.5kgs, Low Chest Presses - 12.5kgs, Band Cross Upper Cuts (Blue + Blue/Black x2), Shoulder Shrugs - 12.5kgs. All of these moves were done in 3 sets of 12 reps with only 15-20 seconds rest between sets. I also slowed down the reps so I could focus on activating my chest. I wanted to work out upper, mid, and lower pecs. Felt good to activate those chest muscles. My left shoulder is still feeling really sore, so the Flies and the shrugs were a little uncomfortable because of the pain. But I'm glad I could get it done.
My legs were feeling like rubber after the first part of today, so the stretch just magnified that pain, but stretching it out loosened me up a lot and I got back to my low. I wanted to watch that pain in my knees so I was careful not to push too hard on my Straddle Splits, but I went for it on my Side Splits. I slowed down my Flow to focus on form. It has been a while since I did that so I also, by default, took care of my balance and posture as well. Still spot on.
Today, I took a lot of time to really do a lot of things for different areas of my fitness. Everything took just over 3 hours. I'm feeling spent and tired, but in a good way.
In the end, I torched a satisfying 1415kcals. I'm finishing this early so I can hit the hay early. Tomorrow is Pickle-Ball day, so I want to get a lot of rest.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
2-19-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Tabata Strength + Splits + TCF.
2-19-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Tabata Strength + Splits + TCF.
Today was an extremely lazy day. I didn't do anything active today until my workout. I sort of got stuck doing some work on my computer backing up my DVDs. There were some problems and it took a long time trying different things to fix those problems, but nothing worked. Befoe I knew it, it was already past 5pm. So I gave up and went to get ready for my workout.
Nice shorter workout today. I was planning to do some weights too, but after the main routine, my shoulders and arms were so pumped and sore, I just went into the Splits. Third time for Tabata Strength. My previous max out times were 20:15 and 23:37. But you know what they say, "Third time's a charm!". Today was a charm. My second FULL MAX OUT! I was so wasted and spent at the end of this one, but I was so satisfied as well. The most difficult part of the routine was... Actually, there were two "most difficult" parts; the first was the first 10 minutes. Getting warmed up and getting stretched out well enough and then hitting that second wind is always extremely trying for me. With my calf issues, and today, my left ankle had a little kink in it. You know, you're doing something then without any warning, you step down and there there is this little pain that screams, "PICK UP YOUR FOOT!!!" That happened during the warm up and and had to shake out my ankle as I was doing the moves. Luckily, the Tabata warm ups have two stretch moves, so I was able to fix my ankle and get back on track. But that Diamond Jump circuit is so brutal. Those variations enough to get my heart rate up and breathing hard. Enough stress to push me through to that second wind. Once I got through that first 10 minutes or so, I was feeling a lot better and thought I had a chance to finish. The second most difficult part was that V-Push Up sequence. Slow ones, then fast ones then that hold. Once I got past that 20 minute mark, only one hurdle stood in my way, the last three minutes of the Challenge. I had forgotten, though, that this challenge ends with a Sumo Squat Hold. My favorite move to hold. NAILED IT!!! I was so relieved that I finished it. But as I type, I can feel my legs throbbing and pulsating. The one bad thing about this routine is that I can't find the time to drink. I need all those 10 seconds to recover enough to start up again. I was able to take drinks at the beginning, but after around the 13 minute mark, I need to breathe to recover, not drink. But to my surprise, my throat didn't get overly dry today. One really good thing about today is that my biceps were really sore today. How is that a good thing? Well, since my biceps were sore, I didn't depend on them to do the push ups or any other strength move. I had to re-position my self and re-think my form to avoid stressing my biceps. So my chest, back and triceps got a good workout today to go along with that awesome cardio. I am so happy to see my improvement and development in just 3+ weeks.
I added about 5 minutes worth of stretches today to really open up my hip flexors. But on the Straddle Splits, I felt a little weakness in my knees. I'm afraid if I push too much, my knees will just give, then all that work will be for nothing. But on the side splits, I pushed it hard, and got a good stretch, especially in my hamstrings. The Flow was as always, on point.
In the end, I torched a nice 814kcals. Less calories burned, but happy for the results. There is one routine that I have not had the chance to do yet, and that is Pulse. Instead of taking two rest days, and doing Pulse on one of those days, I play Pickle-Ball on the other day, so I end up with only one rest day. I'll have to try it one day.
Today was an extremely lazy day. I didn't do anything active today until my workout. I sort of got stuck doing some work on my computer backing up my DVDs. There were some problems and it took a long time trying different things to fix those problems, but nothing worked. Befoe I knew it, it was already past 5pm. So I gave up and went to get ready for my workout.
Nice shorter workout today. I was planning to do some weights too, but after the main routine, my shoulders and arms were so pumped and sore, I just went into the Splits. Third time for Tabata Strength. My previous max out times were 20:15 and 23:37. But you know what they say, "Third time's a charm!". Today was a charm. My second FULL MAX OUT! I was so wasted and spent at the end of this one, but I was so satisfied as well. The most difficult part of the routine was... Actually, there were two "most difficult" parts; the first was the first 10 minutes. Getting warmed up and getting stretched out well enough and then hitting that second wind is always extremely trying for me. With my calf issues, and today, my left ankle had a little kink in it. You know, you're doing something then without any warning, you step down and there there is this little pain that screams, "PICK UP YOUR FOOT!!!" That happened during the warm up and and had to shake out my ankle as I was doing the moves. Luckily, the Tabata warm ups have two stretch moves, so I was able to fix my ankle and get back on track. But that Diamond Jump circuit is so brutal. Those variations enough to get my heart rate up and breathing hard. Enough stress to push me through to that second wind. Once I got through that first 10 minutes or so, I was feeling a lot better and thought I had a chance to finish. The second most difficult part was that V-Push Up sequence. Slow ones, then fast ones then that hold. Once I got past that 20 minute mark, only one hurdle stood in my way, the last three minutes of the Challenge. I had forgotten, though, that this challenge ends with a Sumo Squat Hold. My favorite move to hold. NAILED IT!!! I was so relieved that I finished it. But as I type, I can feel my legs throbbing and pulsating. The one bad thing about this routine is that I can't find the time to drink. I need all those 10 seconds to recover enough to start up again. I was able to take drinks at the beginning, but after around the 13 minute mark, I need to breathe to recover, not drink. But to my surprise, my throat didn't get overly dry today. One really good thing about today is that my biceps were really sore today. How is that a good thing? Well, since my biceps were sore, I didn't depend on them to do the push ups or any other strength move. I had to re-position my self and re-think my form to avoid stressing my biceps. So my chest, back and triceps got a good workout today to go along with that awesome cardio. I am so happy to see my improvement and development in just 3+ weeks.
I added about 5 minutes worth of stretches today to really open up my hip flexors. But on the Straddle Splits, I felt a little weakness in my knees. I'm afraid if I push too much, my knees will just give, then all that work will be for nothing. But on the side splits, I pushed it hard, and got a good stretch, especially in my hamstrings. The Flow was as always, on point.
In the end, I torched a nice 814kcals. Less calories burned, but happy for the results. There is one routine that I have not had the chance to do yet, and that is Pulse. Instead of taking two rest days, and doing Pulse on one of those days, I play Pickle-Ball on the other day, so I end up with only one rest day. I'll have to try it one day.
2-18-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Cardio Challenge + Ab Attack: 10 + Weightlifting: Biceps and Traps + Splits + TCF.
2-18-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Cardio Challenge + Ab Attack: 10 + Weightlifting: Biceps and Traps + Splits + TCF.
Today begins week 4 of the first month of MAX 30. Or in other words, the final week of the first month. Back to the "Fit Test" routine. I have done a few minutes better each time after the first time. My max out time were 8 min, 12 min, and 16:10 min. So if I were to follow suit, I should top 20 minutes today. But I didn't do that. I did a FULL MAX OUT!!! Yes, I got through the WHOLE ROUTINE without a break! I was feeling like I wouldn't make it anywhere near 20 minutes during the second round of the warm up. As usual, my calves were aching and I couldn't keep pace with Shaun T, but I kept going as best I could. But somewhere in the second round, I hit my second wind and my legs felt a lot better. When I got to the 16-minute mark, I blew past the Plyo Squat Jacks and completed the circuit. I hit my goal of 20 minutes, but I still felt good, so I pressed on and although there was a time when my breathing got labored, the 3 moves 3 rounds system worked in my favor to push me to the end of the next-to-last circuit. I almost tapped out in the last circuit because that third move had Jump Tucks. 2 Punches 2 Jump Tucks was the finisher. I'll admit, my range of motion on the Jump Tucks wasn't as high as I would like, but I was fading fast and I did my best with the best form I could muster. And I made it to the end. When I finished, I collapsed to the floor. My lungs felt a little congested and I couldn't breathe very well. Deep breaths came with a little pressure in my lungs. But here, the 30-second breaks at the end of each circuit really helped. I was able to recover quicker and get ready to start the next circuit with the team.
I moved right into Ab Attack. Started out okay, but again, those Switch Kick Punches totally rocked my world. I kept it going, though. I wasn't able to keep my legs straight, so I modified a bit by bending my legs, but I didn't touch down. I was able to get through but maxed out at pretty much the same time as the last few time. My MAX OUT time was 6:13. I forget the move, but I could only get about three reps done and I was out. But the good thing is that I was able to continue for the next two moves without a break until the Ab Attack. Then I needed a break right at the beginning and then I did the whole minute. After another break, I got into the V-Punches and got only 40 seconds in before I had to take another break. But I finished out the 20 seconds. BURN BURN BURN!!!
I took a few minutes to recover then got into the weights. Today was Biceps. So, I did a series of biceps moves most were three sets of 12, but a few new additions to the routine had a different rep and set count. The moves were 1. Bicep Curls (7.5kgs), 2. Hammer Curls (7.5kgs), 3. Static Bicep Curls (7.5kgs, 4 curls on each side with the opposite arm static 2X per set), 4. In to Out, Out to In Curl Up Out Hammer Down In (7.5kgs), 5. Speed Curls (6.25kgs). At the end of Body Beast, I had some popping or starting to pop Traps. But this morning, I noticed that their definition was way less than before, so after finishing my Biceps, I decided to do just a few sets of Shoulder Shrugs, and Trap Raises at 12.5kgs. But I did them Super Set style, non-stop between moves. I felt them for sure.
The Splits are coming, but I have definitely hit a plateau. I need to up the game and push harder. I'm still trying to figure out what that means, though. Do I need to go twice a day? or do I have to go longer? or do I have to use more dynamic stretching to open up the hips enough to touch down? As I said before, the pain I feel when I stretch is not muscle stretching pain, rather hip joint pain. I'm beginning to think that my structure might not be fitted to doing the splits. I don't know, but after faithfully stretching and pushing 6 days a week for 3+ years, I feel I should have gotten it by now. Frustration is setting in, and I may just call it quits and stretch just to maintain flexibility.
Flow was as usual, on point.
In the end, I torched a good 1401kcals. Nice big number to start my final week of the first month of MAX 30.
Today begins week 4 of the first month of MAX 30. Or in other words, the final week of the first month. Back to the "Fit Test" routine. I have done a few minutes better each time after the first time. My max out time were 8 min, 12 min, and 16:10 min. So if I were to follow suit, I should top 20 minutes today. But I didn't do that. I did a FULL MAX OUT!!! Yes, I got through the WHOLE ROUTINE without a break! I was feeling like I wouldn't make it anywhere near 20 minutes during the second round of the warm up. As usual, my calves were aching and I couldn't keep pace with Shaun T, but I kept going as best I could. But somewhere in the second round, I hit my second wind and my legs felt a lot better. When I got to the 16-minute mark, I blew past the Plyo Squat Jacks and completed the circuit. I hit my goal of 20 minutes, but I still felt good, so I pressed on and although there was a time when my breathing got labored, the 3 moves 3 rounds system worked in my favor to push me to the end of the next-to-last circuit. I almost tapped out in the last circuit because that third move had Jump Tucks. 2 Punches 2 Jump Tucks was the finisher. I'll admit, my range of motion on the Jump Tucks wasn't as high as I would like, but I was fading fast and I did my best with the best form I could muster. And I made it to the end. When I finished, I collapsed to the floor. My lungs felt a little congested and I couldn't breathe very well. Deep breaths came with a little pressure in my lungs. But here, the 30-second breaks at the end of each circuit really helped. I was able to recover quicker and get ready to start the next circuit with the team.
I moved right into Ab Attack. Started out okay, but again, those Switch Kick Punches totally rocked my world. I kept it going, though. I wasn't able to keep my legs straight, so I modified a bit by bending my legs, but I didn't touch down. I was able to get through but maxed out at pretty much the same time as the last few time. My MAX OUT time was 6:13. I forget the move, but I could only get about three reps done and I was out. But the good thing is that I was able to continue for the next two moves without a break until the Ab Attack. Then I needed a break right at the beginning and then I did the whole minute. After another break, I got into the V-Punches and got only 40 seconds in before I had to take another break. But I finished out the 20 seconds. BURN BURN BURN!!!
I took a few minutes to recover then got into the weights. Today was Biceps. So, I did a series of biceps moves most were three sets of 12, but a few new additions to the routine had a different rep and set count. The moves were 1. Bicep Curls (7.5kgs), 2. Hammer Curls (7.5kgs), 3. Static Bicep Curls (7.5kgs, 4 curls on each side with the opposite arm static 2X per set), 4. In to Out, Out to In Curl Up Out Hammer Down In (7.5kgs), 5. Speed Curls (6.25kgs). At the end of Body Beast, I had some popping or starting to pop Traps. But this morning, I noticed that their definition was way less than before, so after finishing my Biceps, I decided to do just a few sets of Shoulder Shrugs, and Trap Raises at 12.5kgs. But I did them Super Set style, non-stop between moves. I felt them for sure.
The Splits are coming, but I have definitely hit a plateau. I need to up the game and push harder. I'm still trying to figure out what that means, though. Do I need to go twice a day? or do I have to go longer? or do I have to use more dynamic stretching to open up the hips enough to touch down? As I said before, the pain I feel when I stretch is not muscle stretching pain, rather hip joint pain. I'm beginning to think that my structure might not be fitted to doing the splits. I don't know, but after faithfully stretching and pushing 6 days a week for 3+ years, I feel I should have gotten it by now. Frustration is setting in, and I may just call it quits and stretch just to maintain flexibility.
Flow was as usual, on point.
In the end, I torched a good 1401kcals. Nice big number to start my final week of the first month of MAX 30.
Friday, February 17, 2017
2-16-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Friday Fight Round 1 + ChaLEAN Extreme - Extreme Core Circuit + Splits + TCF.
2-16-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Friday Fight Round 1 + ChaLEAN Extreme - Extreme Core Circuit + Weights - Back + Splits + TCF.
Unlike last week, no time crunch because I got home with plenty of time to spare and use for my workout. No one was at home when I got home, so I got right to it.
Friday Fight is the most grueling routine of this first month BY FAR!!! Doing moves for 20 seconds, or 30 seconds is nothing compared to doing a move for 60 seconds. Time seems to stand still on the most difficult and intense moves. My max out time the previous two time were 8 minutes, and 11:03. So my first goat, of course, was to get passed that point. My next goal was to get to the first break without a break. I'm happy to say that I NAILED BOTH GOALS!!! I went far beyond the last time's time, and I made it to and crushed the half-way point. Happy Happy! I really pushed myself today, hard. My MAX OUT time was 16:34. The move that killed me today was the 2 Jabs & 2 Knee Tuck Jumps. When I tried to do the first rep, my legs did the Jack move, but I couldn't even get my arms up to jab. I was done. But not before I totally CRUSHED IT!!! The first move after the first break was Speed Hit the Floor. I was actually surprised that I got through that without a break because that is usually my nemesis move. But I crushed it today. But I think that that move totally zapped my energy. Now, once I hit my first MAX OUT break, my goal then becomes to complete each move. I was so spent that I needed about 30 seconds between each move, but I completed the entire minute of each move. But at the end of each move after the 17 minute mark, I needed a break. The last few moves took almost a minute. I just couldn't catch my breath. But I was so happy to get passed my previous time.
Again, I didn't want to go two days without doing any Abs, so I went back to an old faithful for a bonus routine. I used the 2kg hand weights and it was burning. Still a great routine that brings the burn.
I wasn't able to do weights the last couple of days, so I definitely had to do it today. So today, I got the weights and the pull up bar because tonight was all about pulling. So, I did the same mini program, 3 moves 3 sets each 12 reps per set. The first move was Pull Ups. The first two sets were good, but the third set was VERY tough. On the last 8-9 reps, I had to do a lot of kipping up. The next move was Forward Leaning Rows. I was using 12.5kgs. That was tough. But breathing and pulling hard got me through. The final move was Lat Pull Overs. The first two sets I used 14.5kgs and on the last set, I used 17kgs. I was really focusing on activating the back. And I really felt it on that last move with the heavy weight.
Splits and Flow were again, on point. Got through them well.
In the end, I torched a beautiful 1355kcals. Cardio and weights combo burns those calories!
Unlike last week, no time crunch because I got home with plenty of time to spare and use for my workout. No one was at home when I got home, so I got right to it.
Friday Fight is the most grueling routine of this first month BY FAR!!! Doing moves for 20 seconds, or 30 seconds is nothing compared to doing a move for 60 seconds. Time seems to stand still on the most difficult and intense moves. My max out time the previous two time were 8 minutes, and 11:03. So my first goat, of course, was to get passed that point. My next goal was to get to the first break without a break. I'm happy to say that I NAILED BOTH GOALS!!! I went far beyond the last time's time, and I made it to and crushed the half-way point. Happy Happy! I really pushed myself today, hard. My MAX OUT time was 16:34. The move that killed me today was the 2 Jabs & 2 Knee Tuck Jumps. When I tried to do the first rep, my legs did the Jack move, but I couldn't even get my arms up to jab. I was done. But not before I totally CRUSHED IT!!! The first move after the first break was Speed Hit the Floor. I was actually surprised that I got through that without a break because that is usually my nemesis move. But I crushed it today. But I think that that move totally zapped my energy. Now, once I hit my first MAX OUT break, my goal then becomes to complete each move. I was so spent that I needed about 30 seconds between each move, but I completed the entire minute of each move. But at the end of each move after the 17 minute mark, I needed a break. The last few moves took almost a minute. I just couldn't catch my breath. But I was so happy to get passed my previous time.
Again, I didn't want to go two days without doing any Abs, so I went back to an old faithful for a bonus routine. I used the 2kg hand weights and it was burning. Still a great routine that brings the burn.
I wasn't able to do weights the last couple of days, so I definitely had to do it today. So today, I got the weights and the pull up bar because tonight was all about pulling. So, I did the same mini program, 3 moves 3 sets each 12 reps per set. The first move was Pull Ups. The first two sets were good, but the third set was VERY tough. On the last 8-9 reps, I had to do a lot of kipping up. The next move was Forward Leaning Rows. I was using 12.5kgs. That was tough. But breathing and pulling hard got me through. The final move was Lat Pull Overs. The first two sets I used 14.5kgs and on the last set, I used 17kgs. I was really focusing on activating the back. And I really felt it on that last move with the heavy weight.
Splits and Flow were again, on point. Got through them well.
In the end, I torched a beautiful 1355kcals. Cardio and weights combo burns those calories!
Thursday, February 16, 2017
2-15-17 HY: P90X3 - Cold Start + Insanity MAX 30: Tabata Strength + Power 90 - Ab Ripper 200 + Splits + TCF.
2-15-17 HY: P90X3 - Cold Start + Insanity MAX 30: Tabata Strength + Power 90 - Ab Ripper 200 + Splits + TCF.
Morning workout today with a shake. It's been a while since I last did a morning workout but the moment I woke up, I knew it was going to be tough because it was SO COLD!!! There was no way I was going to do this routine straight off, so I knew I had to do Cold Start to warm up. Shaun T's warm ups are a bit too strenuous for me in this cold, so Cold Start is perfect. It starts out slow and takes its time to stretch each part. But it especially has a good leg stretch taking time to stretch out the calves.
After a good warm up, I felt ready to do the routine and to push my max out time later. The last time I did this routine, my max out time was 20:15. I thought I could go all the way, but was shocked by the fact that there is no break, but rather just a recovery move. But now that I knew what to expect, I was a little more prepared mentally to get through the routine. I was hitting a good pace right off. When I got to the move that knocked me out last time, my triceps were dying, but I pushed through. Once I was able to push through, I felt a little energized and got through a few more moves before I just gave out. My MAX OUT time was 23:37. With the extra Push Ups, by the time I got to the Knee Tap & Push Up, I was totally maxed out. I tapped my knee, but once I went down I couldn't come back up. But after I recovered a bit, I only needed a couple more breaks. But I got it done.
I didn't want to go two days without doing any Abs, so I did a little bonus ab work with Ab Ripper 200. This was the best showing I've had with this routine ever! Plus, instead of doing just 20 reps, I actually did 25 reps. Since I've pretty much memorized the sequence, I did the extra 5 reps and didn't take any breaks. Abs were burning, but I muscled through.
Splits and Flow came after my night class, and everything went as planned.
In the end, I torched 861kcals. Felt good heading to work with my workout done with the stretch to come.
Morning workout today with a shake. It's been a while since I last did a morning workout but the moment I woke up, I knew it was going to be tough because it was SO COLD!!! There was no way I was going to do this routine straight off, so I knew I had to do Cold Start to warm up. Shaun T's warm ups are a bit too strenuous for me in this cold, so Cold Start is perfect. It starts out slow and takes its time to stretch each part. But it especially has a good leg stretch taking time to stretch out the calves.
After a good warm up, I felt ready to do the routine and to push my max out time later. The last time I did this routine, my max out time was 20:15. I thought I could go all the way, but was shocked by the fact that there is no break, but rather just a recovery move. But now that I knew what to expect, I was a little more prepared mentally to get through the routine. I was hitting a good pace right off. When I got to the move that knocked me out last time, my triceps were dying, but I pushed through. Once I was able to push through, I felt a little energized and got through a few more moves before I just gave out. My MAX OUT time was 23:37. With the extra Push Ups, by the time I got to the Knee Tap & Push Up, I was totally maxed out. I tapped my knee, but once I went down I couldn't come back up. But after I recovered a bit, I only needed a couple more breaks. But I got it done.
I didn't want to go two days without doing any Abs, so I did a little bonus ab work with Ab Ripper 200. This was the best showing I've had with this routine ever! Plus, instead of doing just 20 reps, I actually did 25 reps. Since I've pretty much memorized the sequence, I did the extra 5 reps and didn't take any breaks. Abs were burning, but I muscled through.
Splits and Flow came after my night class, and everything went as planned.
In the end, I torched 861kcals. Felt good heading to work with my workout done with the stretch to come.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
2-14-17 HY: TCF + Pickle-Ball + Splits + TCF.
2-14-17 HY: TCF + Pickle-Ball + Splits + TCF.
Due to another schedule change, today turned out to be Pickle-Ball Day! And again, the gym was frigidly cold. The coldest it has been this year. It was a good session, but a very Up/Down session to say the least. As usual, we traded great shots and unforced errors, amazing rallies and long and netted service returns. But the weirdest thing was that the initial server just couldn't win a game. The first receiver won all the games. We played four games and we split them 2-2, me-him-me-him. The score of the first two games was 15-7 then 7-15. The last two games was 15-8 and 9-15. Each game, the one who ended up winning went on a 5-8 point run, then stalled, then went on another run, and closed it out. In the last game, I got the score to 9-9, then just couldn't get anything together on my serve. And the reverse was also true. But either way, we had a great time playing and the level of the match is getting higher and we are both improving all around.
But before we started playing, I had some time to do a series of Flows. It was nice to be unhindered in my Flow and I could move with full range of motion.
I did the splits after getting home in the early evening and I pushed it as much as I could. I also did more Flowing. It was a good day.
In the end, after the Pickle-Ball, I torched 950+kcals. That is lower than usual for the amount we played. We played about 30 minutes longer than usual and usually I would have burned way more than 1200kcals, but today it was less than 1000kcals. I am assuming it was because of the cold. It took a while for the sweat to start flowing, and my peak heart rate was in the mid 150's. I usually tops out over the 160 range. Once it starts to warm up, the calories will melt away.
Due to another schedule change, today turned out to be Pickle-Ball Day! And again, the gym was frigidly cold. The coldest it has been this year. It was a good session, but a very Up/Down session to say the least. As usual, we traded great shots and unforced errors, amazing rallies and long and netted service returns. But the weirdest thing was that the initial server just couldn't win a game. The first receiver won all the games. We played four games and we split them 2-2, me-him-me-him. The score of the first two games was 15-7 then 7-15. The last two games was 15-8 and 9-15. Each game, the one who ended up winning went on a 5-8 point run, then stalled, then went on another run, and closed it out. In the last game, I got the score to 9-9, then just couldn't get anything together on my serve. And the reverse was also true. But either way, we had a great time playing and the level of the match is getting higher and we are both improving all around.
But before we started playing, I had some time to do a series of Flows. It was nice to be unhindered in my Flow and I could move with full range of motion.
I did the splits after getting home in the early evening and I pushed it as much as I could. I also did more Flowing. It was a good day.
In the end, after the Pickle-Ball, I torched 950+kcals. That is lower than usual for the amount we played. We played about 30 minutes longer than usual and usually I would have burned way more than 1200kcals, but today it was less than 1000kcals. I am assuming it was because of the cold. It took a while for the sweat to start flowing, and my peak heart rate was in the mid 150's. I usually tops out over the 160 range. Once it starts to warm up, the calories will melt away.
2-13-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Sweat Intervals + Ab Attack: 10 + Weights: Chest + Splits + TCF.
2-13-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Sweat Intervals + Ab Attack: 10 + Weights: Chest + Splits + TCF.
Got home a little later than usual, but I wasn't able to start my workout right away because my son had a friend over. I don't like working out when people I don't know are here. But when it became evident that the guest would be at home for a while, I had to bite the bullet and start my workout before it got too late.
This is my third round for Sweat Intervals. My previous max out time was 17:34 at the Power Jump + Squat Push Up. I really wanted to push past that mark and go all the way. I was close, but I didn't quite make it. Today's MAX OUT time was 25:56. I just finished the Burpee Lunge move, the first move in the final circuit. But I could barely move my legs once the Speed Hit The Floor started. But getting that deep into the routine doesn't mean that the path there was easy. There were several times that I almost tapped out. But luckily, when that feeling hit, it was just seconds before moving on to a good move, or a break. It was a killer routine that had me doubled over every break. But good breathing techniques really helped me to recover quickly so I could start each circuit with Shaun T. In the final circuit, the first two passes the second move is the Speed Hit The Floor. But for some reason, Shaun T switches it up on the last round and makes Speed Hit The Floor the first move. I was also able to string 2-3 moves together to minimize the extra breaks. My legs were burning at the end, and I felt like I was going to cramp up in my inner thighs for some reason. Great workout! Great and sweaty!
I moved right into Abs. This time, the Leg Raise Punches were a lot better than last time, I didn't totally die during that move, and I powered through almost to the end. My MAX OUT time was 8:04. That sitting Ab Attack with raised legs was a killer, I didn't even get my legs up as well as I could have, should have. I put my legs up, then they came down just seconds later. But this is the furthest I've gotten so I was happy. I still grimaced and moaned through out, but I got through.
Today, weights were for Chest. I did only three moves this time, but 3 sets at 12 reps for a fixed weight. The moves and weights were: Chest Press at 17kgs, Chest Flies at 12.5kgs, Green Band Cross Upper Cuts with the Green bands. My shoulder was still in pain, but I powered through, protecting my shoulder the whole time. I had a great workout, and almost cramped out my pecs.
The Splits and Flow were good. Not as much Hip Flexor pain today, so I should go harder next time.
I made a stupid mistake again. I forgot to start my HRM. I didn't notice until after the main workout was finished. So I started it from that point. Kind of good that I did so I could measure the productivity of all the staff. So the calorie burn was from the cool down on. So without the Insanity MAX 30 workout, I could know just about how much we would be paid for this. So, the total calorie burn is listed below.
In the end, I torched 755kcals. That number is not including Sweat Intervals. But I'm sort of glad this happened. So now we know what will happen next time. So, if I average in the main workout, the total would be over 1000kcals for this workout.
Got home a little later than usual, but I wasn't able to start my workout right away because my son had a friend over. I don't like working out when people I don't know are here. But when it became evident that the guest would be at home for a while, I had to bite the bullet and start my workout before it got too late.
This is my third round for Sweat Intervals. My previous max out time was 17:34 at the Power Jump + Squat Push Up. I really wanted to push past that mark and go all the way. I was close, but I didn't quite make it. Today's MAX OUT time was 25:56. I just finished the Burpee Lunge move, the first move in the final circuit. But I could barely move my legs once the Speed Hit The Floor started. But getting that deep into the routine doesn't mean that the path there was easy. There were several times that I almost tapped out. But luckily, when that feeling hit, it was just seconds before moving on to a good move, or a break. It was a killer routine that had me doubled over every break. But good breathing techniques really helped me to recover quickly so I could start each circuit with Shaun T. In the final circuit, the first two passes the second move is the Speed Hit The Floor. But for some reason, Shaun T switches it up on the last round and makes Speed Hit The Floor the first move. I was also able to string 2-3 moves together to minimize the extra breaks. My legs were burning at the end, and I felt like I was going to cramp up in my inner thighs for some reason. Great workout! Great and sweaty!
I moved right into Abs. This time, the Leg Raise Punches were a lot better than last time, I didn't totally die during that move, and I powered through almost to the end. My MAX OUT time was 8:04. That sitting Ab Attack with raised legs was a killer, I didn't even get my legs up as well as I could have, should have. I put my legs up, then they came down just seconds later. But this is the furthest I've gotten so I was happy. I still grimaced and moaned through out, but I got through.
Today, weights were for Chest. I did only three moves this time, but 3 sets at 12 reps for a fixed weight. The moves and weights were: Chest Press at 17kgs, Chest Flies at 12.5kgs, Green Band Cross Upper Cuts with the Green bands. My shoulder was still in pain, but I powered through, protecting my shoulder the whole time. I had a great workout, and almost cramped out my pecs.
The Splits and Flow were good. Not as much Hip Flexor pain today, so I should go harder next time.
I made a stupid mistake again. I forgot to start my HRM. I didn't notice until after the main workout was finished. So I started it from that point. Kind of good that I did so I could measure the productivity of all the staff. So the calorie burn was from the cool down on. So without the Insanity MAX 30 workout, I could know just about how much we would be paid for this. So, the total calorie burn is listed below.
In the end, I torched 755kcals. That number is not including Sweat Intervals. But I'm sort of glad this happened. So now we know what will happen next time. So, if I average in the main workout, the total would be over 1000kcals for this workout.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
2-12-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Tabata Strength + Splits + TCF.
2-12-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Tabata Strength + Splits + TCF.
Today was sort of a do nothing day in the morning. But late morning my wife asked me to take down the Xmas tree. Yes, we've had our tree up all this time. I was wondering how long we could keep it up so I wasn't saying anything about it, but today was the day it came down. Then a little errand running outside and that was it. Came back home and started getting ready for the workout.
I was ready for the new Tabata, or so I thought. I just figured that it would be the same set up but with more intense moves. What I wasn't ready for was no break. And in place of the break was a recovery move for only 30 seconds. Also, sticking with the same base move and then using variations for the circuit was brutal. That first circuit with the Diamond Jumps and Burpees. I almost tapped out in the middle of that circuit, but I was able to push through. But I felt good because outside of the previously mentioned big differences, I was getting through. The first Push Up circuit was brutal, but I was ready for it and conditioned well enough to get through it. What I wasn't ready for was the push ups that came later. Specifically, with the Shoulder moves. The V-Push Up series, was so brutal and killer, I could barely get through it. The third move, the V-Push Up Hold just got me. If I am in motion, I can keep it going, but holding a static move low like that was just too much and I collapsed on my head. I almost got though it, but the pain and burn were tremendous. My MAX OUT time was 20:15. That was so intense. I also think I may have slightly injured my left shoulder. It has been in a chronic nagging pain ever since I slept on it wrong a few weeks ago, but I really feel it now. I rubbed some Ben-Gay cream on it, but I can still feel the pain sort of lingering. I was planning to do some weights today, but doing shoulders yesterday and then that brutal shoulder work today, I thought I should give my shoulders a break, because I'd be doing either Chest or Back today and those parts still depend a lot on shoulders. So I'll do weights tomorrow.
Splits were good. I pushed as hard as possible, but on the side splits, I am unable to keep my hips square and go low. If I pull my legs open and go lower, my hip rotate into the direction of my front leg. And today, the pain wasn't in the stretch, it was in the nerve. Like a pinched nerve or something. Even now, a few hours post workout, I'm still feeling what feels more like joint pain in my hip flexor than a pulled muscle. Is that normal? Flow was on point today.
In the end, I torched a modest 750+kcals. Much shorter workout today because of no weights and no extra ab routine. But felt good to get done early.
Today was sort of a do nothing day in the morning. But late morning my wife asked me to take down the Xmas tree. Yes, we've had our tree up all this time. I was wondering how long we could keep it up so I wasn't saying anything about it, but today was the day it came down. Then a little errand running outside and that was it. Came back home and started getting ready for the workout.
I was ready for the new Tabata, or so I thought. I just figured that it would be the same set up but with more intense moves. What I wasn't ready for was no break. And in place of the break was a recovery move for only 30 seconds. Also, sticking with the same base move and then using variations for the circuit was brutal. That first circuit with the Diamond Jumps and Burpees. I almost tapped out in the middle of that circuit, but I was able to push through. But I felt good because outside of the previously mentioned big differences, I was getting through. The first Push Up circuit was brutal, but I was ready for it and conditioned well enough to get through it. What I wasn't ready for was the push ups that came later. Specifically, with the Shoulder moves. The V-Push Up series, was so brutal and killer, I could barely get through it. The third move, the V-Push Up Hold just got me. If I am in motion, I can keep it going, but holding a static move low like that was just too much and I collapsed on my head. I almost got though it, but the pain and burn were tremendous. My MAX OUT time was 20:15. That was so intense. I also think I may have slightly injured my left shoulder. It has been in a chronic nagging pain ever since I slept on it wrong a few weeks ago, but I really feel it now. I rubbed some Ben-Gay cream on it, but I can still feel the pain sort of lingering. I was planning to do some weights today, but doing shoulders yesterday and then that brutal shoulder work today, I thought I should give my shoulders a break, because I'd be doing either Chest or Back today and those parts still depend a lot on shoulders. So I'll do weights tomorrow.
Splits were good. I pushed as hard as possible, but on the side splits, I am unable to keep my hips square and go low. If I pull my legs open and go lower, my hip rotate into the direction of my front leg. And today, the pain wasn't in the stretch, it was in the nerve. Like a pinched nerve or something. Even now, a few hours post workout, I'm still feeling what feels more like joint pain in my hip flexor than a pulled muscle. Is that normal? Flow was on point today.
In the end, I torched a modest 750+kcals. Much shorter workout today because of no weights and no extra ab routine. But felt good to get done early.
2-11-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Cardio Challenge + Ab Attack 10 + Splits + TCF + Weights: Shoulders.
2-11-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Cardio Challenge + Ab Attack 10 + Splits + TCF + Weights: Shoulders.
Evening workout today. Sunset is almost late enough to give me enough time to go back to finishing my workout on Friday leaving Saturday as my off day. But we'll see what my schedule holds for the next few weeks. But definitely by the end of March at the latest, that change will be made. But as for this evening, I went through another grueling workout.
My room was frigid cold this evening, so I turned on the heater to warm it up. Unfortunately, it took a little longer than I had hoped it would which pushed my start time even later, close to 7pm. I wanted to go closer to 6:30pm, but that didn't work. Last time I went through Cardio Challenge, my max out time was 12 minutes. That was up 4 minutes from the first time. I really wanted to get past that 4 minute increase. But I was feeling good, and once I passed the 15 minute mark, I really wanted to complete the whole 5th circuit. But at the beginning of the 4th circuit, I barely got through the first move (I forget what it was), but the second move was the Plyo Stance Jacks. I attempted to do the first rep, and my body just gave out. I wasn't able to gut out any more reps. So my MAX OUT time was 16:10. But the good thing is that after that break, I was able to do the whole set before needing another break. I was able to string at least three moves together before needing to tap out for another break. But on the last circuit, I was just so spent, and needed about 15-20 seconds at the end of each move. I ended up adding about 5 minutes to the routine because of those extra breaks. But I got a huge burn not only in my calves and body, but also in my lungs, heaving for breaths.
I moved right into abs, and this time, I really wanted to go past my previous time of 4+ minutes. But those Leg Lift Punches just kill me. I started our okay, but started feeling the burn right away. The first hurdle is always the first move, those Sitting Tucks. That is such a tough move even though it doesn't seem to be that tough right off, when you are doing it, BURN!!! But I made it through and into the plank move. I like the "Face up/Plank" alternating moves for the first 9 moves. The plank move allows for a little recovery after a tough sitting or lying move. Twice now, I haven't made it past the Leg Lift Punches, so today, I really wanted to get passed it. I started to fade about 35 seconds in, and around 45 seconds, I was dying and my knees were bending. By 55 seconds, my for was terrible, but I kept going. With good form, I didn't make it, but by doing "Anything to get it done", I got through. Made it to the Plank move and powered through that, but that next Leg Lift Punch on one leg, was just too much and I maxed out. So my MAX OUT time was 6:10. Such a brutal ab routine that brings on the Burn very quickly.
From this week, I am officially starting the addition of some weights with every workout. Not too much, but just like 4-5 moves of three sets of 12 reps. Today, to begin with, I'm starting with Shoulders. I did Alternating Shoulder presses, Lateral bent over Raises, Straight Arm Anterior Raises, and Straight Arm Side Raises, 180 Dumbbell Raises, and Shoulder Presses. I was mainly using 3 weights, 7.5kgs, 4kgs, and 12.5kgs for the last move. For each move, I just did 3 sets of 12 reps, with only about 20 seconds of rest between sets. For pretty much every move, Set 1 was easy, Set 2 was okay but started to struggle and feel the burn on the last couple reps, and Set 3 I had to push really hard to get to the last rep, almost to failure. Shoulders felt pumped at the end. But I forgot one move, the up-right shoulder rows. I'll have to start keep track of the moves I use. Maybe after my first round through.
Splits were good. Again, I added extra reps and pushed hard. The plateau is getting lower, but still hard to get off of. Flow was also good. One small slip in balance, but that was due to trying to avoid my wet towel on the ground. Otherwise, on point.
In the end, I torched a nice 1330+kcals. Finished a lot later than I had hoped, but hopefully it won't be for much longer. Good start to my week!
Evening workout today. Sunset is almost late enough to give me enough time to go back to finishing my workout on Friday leaving Saturday as my off day. But we'll see what my schedule holds for the next few weeks. But definitely by the end of March at the latest, that change will be made. But as for this evening, I went through another grueling workout.
My room was frigid cold this evening, so I turned on the heater to warm it up. Unfortunately, it took a little longer than I had hoped it would which pushed my start time even later, close to 7pm. I wanted to go closer to 6:30pm, but that didn't work. Last time I went through Cardio Challenge, my max out time was 12 minutes. That was up 4 minutes from the first time. I really wanted to get past that 4 minute increase. But I was feeling good, and once I passed the 15 minute mark, I really wanted to complete the whole 5th circuit. But at the beginning of the 4th circuit, I barely got through the first move (I forget what it was), but the second move was the Plyo Stance Jacks. I attempted to do the first rep, and my body just gave out. I wasn't able to gut out any more reps. So my MAX OUT time was 16:10. But the good thing is that after that break, I was able to do the whole set before needing another break. I was able to string at least three moves together before needing to tap out for another break. But on the last circuit, I was just so spent, and needed about 15-20 seconds at the end of each move. I ended up adding about 5 minutes to the routine because of those extra breaks. But I got a huge burn not only in my calves and body, but also in my lungs, heaving for breaths.
I moved right into abs, and this time, I really wanted to go past my previous time of 4+ minutes. But those Leg Lift Punches just kill me. I started our okay, but started feeling the burn right away. The first hurdle is always the first move, those Sitting Tucks. That is such a tough move even though it doesn't seem to be that tough right off, when you are doing it, BURN!!! But I made it through and into the plank move. I like the "Face up/Plank" alternating moves for the first 9 moves. The plank move allows for a little recovery after a tough sitting or lying move. Twice now, I haven't made it past the Leg Lift Punches, so today, I really wanted to get passed it. I started to fade about 35 seconds in, and around 45 seconds, I was dying and my knees were bending. By 55 seconds, my for was terrible, but I kept going. With good form, I didn't make it, but by doing "Anything to get it done", I got through. Made it to the Plank move and powered through that, but that next Leg Lift Punch on one leg, was just too much and I maxed out. So my MAX OUT time was 6:10. Such a brutal ab routine that brings on the Burn very quickly.
From this week, I am officially starting the addition of some weights with every workout. Not too much, but just like 4-5 moves of three sets of 12 reps. Today, to begin with, I'm starting with Shoulders. I did Alternating Shoulder presses, Lateral bent over Raises, Straight Arm Anterior Raises, and Straight Arm Side Raises, 180 Dumbbell Raises, and Shoulder Presses. I was mainly using 3 weights, 7.5kgs, 4kgs, and 12.5kgs for the last move. For each move, I just did 3 sets of 12 reps, with only about 20 seconds of rest between sets. For pretty much every move, Set 1 was easy, Set 2 was okay but started to struggle and feel the burn on the last couple reps, and Set 3 I had to push really hard to get to the last rep, almost to failure. Shoulders felt pumped at the end. But I forgot one move, the up-right shoulder rows. I'll have to start keep track of the moves I use. Maybe after my first round through.
Splits were good. Again, I added extra reps and pushed hard. The plateau is getting lower, but still hard to get off of. Flow was also good. One small slip in balance, but that was due to trying to avoid my wet towel on the ground. Otherwise, on point.
In the end, I torched a nice 1330+kcals. Finished a lot later than I had hoped, but hopefully it won't be for much longer. Good start to my week!
Friday, February 10, 2017
2-09-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Friday Fight Round 1 + Power 90 - Ab Ripper 200 + Splits + TCF.
2-09-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Friday Fight Round 1 + Power 90 - Ab Ripper 200 + Splits + TCF.
Major time crunch today. I had to work an hour later today so I got home about an hour later than usual. That gave me less than 90 minutes to workout, shower, change and go to my night class. I usually finish my workout in the morning or when that doesn't work out, when I do it after getting home, I usually have about 20-30 minutes to relax before I have to go. Today, no such luxury. It was go Go GO! The problem is, when I got to my class, I was sweating like a dawg, while the students were freezing, sitting with their winter coats and hats and scarfs wrapped tightly around them. It was funny to see them shivering and me wiping sweat from my forehead. About 30 minutes in, I finally stopped sweating, but now, it was a bit chilly because of the moisture in my clothes now making contact with my body. Everything worked out and we all had a good time. ANYWAY...
The killer routine, Friday Fight was upon me on this day. Last week, I maxed out at 8 minutes. So making it past that was my goal. The problem was that I was in such a hurry to get going on my workout, I forgot to get my recording sheet out to actually check that time before I started. So, as I started working out, I didn't know, or remember the previous max out time. So, I was forced to just go as long as I could. I was afraid that I would max out earlier than 8 minutes, and that would be a regression of my goals. In hind sight, I blasted past the 8 minutes mark and with relative ease, moved right into those Wide In & Out Abs with Knee Touch. Last time, I stopped to learn the move then couldn't get moving again. This time, I started the move as a Cross Knee Touch, but then I heard Shaun T say "Same knee" so I was able to do it right without stopping. I wanted to get to the first official break today, but as I started the move at the 11 minute mark, I couldn't finish the first rep so that ended up being my max out time. So, my MAX OUT time was 11:03 minutes. I forget the move I started so I can't say now. I didn't want to take the time to dig the sheet out and write it down, but by the time I did have time, just 4 minutes later, I had forgotten which move got me. So, I'll have to try and remember for next week. At this pace, I still won't make it to the 15 minute mark with only a 3 minute increase. Maybe by the end of the month I'll be able to get 15 minutes in and more before I take my first break. During the warm up, my calves started to stiffen up again, so I lowered the intensity and didn't open my legs as much on the Jacks moves, and by the end of the warm up, my calves were ready to go. It took me about 9 minutes to really start sweating. A little longer than usual because of the cold I guess. This past week it was relatively not too cold, but today, in the span of 8 hours, the temps dropped by like 10 degrees as a cold front from the north swept down over us. One move, the 8-2 move. Shaun T holds his arms in a defensive blocking position the whole time. When I jump, I instinctively use my arms to get more height, so holding them in one position is so much more difficult. I wonder if anyone else feels the same way? Anyway, after I took my break, and made it to the 15 minute mark without too many small breaks. But from that point on, I was just so totally spent, I started to need breaks between each move. At first, I only needed 10-15 extra seconds, then a few minutes later, 20+ seconds. Then, even after the last official break with only 4 minutes left, I needed around 45 seconds to just catch my breath. But I pushed myself as far as I could go on each move, not modifying, just blasting it. So, even though Shaun T recommends against it, I took my break, then went back to do the complete minute at full intensity, dying at the end of each move. I ended up adding about 8 minutes to the 30 minute routine because of those breaks. Another goal is to reduce those breaks as well, so I can, finish the whole routine in 30 minutes not needing to rewind, but just taking a quick breather break then quickly getting back into it. A few times near the end, I almost threw up, so I had to breathe until that subsided. Great nemesis routine. I think I really brought it today.
I only had about 30 minutes now before I had to leave or I'd be late for class, so I went straight into abs. Ab Ripper 200 is a great 5 minute routine that BURNS!!! I started out doing it in the Insanity style. In other words, since I know all the moves, I didn't pause for the explanation/demonstration, I just kept going for more than 20 reps. But I only had the strength to do that for the first half. Once I got to that toe touch with legs raised, I couldn't take the burn, so I took a mid-set break then every break Tony would give after that. Awesome 5 minute burn of the abs.
Showered, changed, and off I went, sweating like a pig.
Splits and Flow were done after I got back home. I am consciously focusing on looking for the tight parts of my legs in my hamstrings and pushing harder on those muscles. Not just one angle. I have to balance the flexibility in my legs more. Hip flexors as well. The Flow was on point.
In the end, I torched close to 800kcals. It was a grueling workout, but I'm better for it.
Major time crunch today. I had to work an hour later today so I got home about an hour later than usual. That gave me less than 90 minutes to workout, shower, change and go to my night class. I usually finish my workout in the morning or when that doesn't work out, when I do it after getting home, I usually have about 20-30 minutes to relax before I have to go. Today, no such luxury. It was go Go GO! The problem is, when I got to my class, I was sweating like a dawg, while the students were freezing, sitting with their winter coats and hats and scarfs wrapped tightly around them. It was funny to see them shivering and me wiping sweat from my forehead. About 30 minutes in, I finally stopped sweating, but now, it was a bit chilly because of the moisture in my clothes now making contact with my body. Everything worked out and we all had a good time. ANYWAY...
The killer routine, Friday Fight was upon me on this day. Last week, I maxed out at 8 minutes. So making it past that was my goal. The problem was that I was in such a hurry to get going on my workout, I forgot to get my recording sheet out to actually check that time before I started. So, as I started working out, I didn't know, or remember the previous max out time. So, I was forced to just go as long as I could. I was afraid that I would max out earlier than 8 minutes, and that would be a regression of my goals. In hind sight, I blasted past the 8 minutes mark and with relative ease, moved right into those Wide In & Out Abs with Knee Touch. Last time, I stopped to learn the move then couldn't get moving again. This time, I started the move as a Cross Knee Touch, but then I heard Shaun T say "Same knee" so I was able to do it right without stopping. I wanted to get to the first official break today, but as I started the move at the 11 minute mark, I couldn't finish the first rep so that ended up being my max out time. So, my MAX OUT time was 11:03 minutes. I forget the move I started so I can't say now. I didn't want to take the time to dig the sheet out and write it down, but by the time I did have time, just 4 minutes later, I had forgotten which move got me. So, I'll have to try and remember for next week. At this pace, I still won't make it to the 15 minute mark with only a 3 minute increase. Maybe by the end of the month I'll be able to get 15 minutes in and more before I take my first break. During the warm up, my calves started to stiffen up again, so I lowered the intensity and didn't open my legs as much on the Jacks moves, and by the end of the warm up, my calves were ready to go. It took me about 9 minutes to really start sweating. A little longer than usual because of the cold I guess. This past week it was relatively not too cold, but today, in the span of 8 hours, the temps dropped by like 10 degrees as a cold front from the north swept down over us. One move, the 8-2 move. Shaun T holds his arms in a defensive blocking position the whole time. When I jump, I instinctively use my arms to get more height, so holding them in one position is so much more difficult. I wonder if anyone else feels the same way? Anyway, after I took my break, and made it to the 15 minute mark without too many small breaks. But from that point on, I was just so totally spent, I started to need breaks between each move. At first, I only needed 10-15 extra seconds, then a few minutes later, 20+ seconds. Then, even after the last official break with only 4 minutes left, I needed around 45 seconds to just catch my breath. But I pushed myself as far as I could go on each move, not modifying, just blasting it. So, even though Shaun T recommends against it, I took my break, then went back to do the complete minute at full intensity, dying at the end of each move. I ended up adding about 8 minutes to the 30 minute routine because of those breaks. Another goal is to reduce those breaks as well, so I can, finish the whole routine in 30 minutes not needing to rewind, but just taking a quick breather break then quickly getting back into it. A few times near the end, I almost threw up, so I had to breathe until that subsided. Great nemesis routine. I think I really brought it today.
I only had about 30 minutes now before I had to leave or I'd be late for class, so I went straight into abs. Ab Ripper 200 is a great 5 minute routine that BURNS!!! I started out doing it in the Insanity style. In other words, since I know all the moves, I didn't pause for the explanation/demonstration, I just kept going for more than 20 reps. But I only had the strength to do that for the first half. Once I got to that toe touch with legs raised, I couldn't take the burn, so I took a mid-set break then every break Tony would give after that. Awesome 5 minute burn of the abs.
Showered, changed, and off I went, sweating like a pig.
Splits and Flow were done after I got back home. I am consciously focusing on looking for the tight parts of my legs in my hamstrings and pushing harder on those muscles. Not just one angle. I have to balance the flexibility in my legs more. Hip flexors as well. The Flow was on point.
In the end, I torched close to 800kcals. It was a grueling workout, but I'm better for it.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
2-08-17 HY: Pickle-Ball + Splits + TCF.
2-08-17 HY: Pickle-Ball + Splits + TCF.
Due to schedule changes, today became Pickle-Ball Day! Conditions in the gym were still frigid, but a little more bearable. Since the semester is done, we didn't have anything pressing us to finish at a certain time, so we could go as long as we wanted. In past sessions, we would play 4-5 games. Today, we played only 3 games. The level of play went up a few levels for some reason. The first game was on average with the past games, it took just about 15 minutes. I took a small lead in the beginning, and then slowly extended it. Nothing spectacular, good solid shots from the both of us, but nothing for the highlight reel. I took the game 15-7. In the second game, I went down quickly to start 0-5. I just couldn't close the gap. I wasn't able to string anything together. We traded service points for points and were stuck at 1-5 for a while. Then it got to 1-8. I finally strung a couple of point together for 3-8, then we went on trading points to 5-12. Finally, I got a second wind and along with trading serve, I was able to get close the gap and get to a tie a 13-13. Then with a spurt of shot making, he took the lead and then the second game, 13-15. But that game took close to 25 minutes. One of our longest if not the longest to date. The third game, was almost a carbon copy of the second. I went down 0-5, then got a point, but it went to 2-9, before I got a third wind and strung a handful of points together. I got it back to a tie at 13-13, then we got to 14-14. Again, we were stuck on that score for several serve changes, but finally, I was able to close out the game 16-14. Game time was over half an hour. But the level of competitive energy was so high, it felt great to be out there. Like the Super Bowl, close, over-time style games are much more exciting and draws more effort and heart and energy out of a person than a blowout does. Dips in concentration happen, and we both paid the price, falling behind. But fight to come back build mental strength. Today was great training for that. I had to not get down on myself, stay positive, not focus on the gap, and play one point, one stroke at a time. What a game!
Splits and Flow happened after my late class. I again, added a lot to the routine and pushed hard. I felt especially good on the left side splits, and I think I hit a personal best on that side. I enjoyed the push. I'm getting close.
In the end, I torched a good 1100+kcals. A lot of stretching for the ball, so I think my legs are really going to feel it tomorrow or the next day.
Due to schedule changes, today became Pickle-Ball Day! Conditions in the gym were still frigid, but a little more bearable. Since the semester is done, we didn't have anything pressing us to finish at a certain time, so we could go as long as we wanted. In past sessions, we would play 4-5 games. Today, we played only 3 games. The level of play went up a few levels for some reason. The first game was on average with the past games, it took just about 15 minutes. I took a small lead in the beginning, and then slowly extended it. Nothing spectacular, good solid shots from the both of us, but nothing for the highlight reel. I took the game 15-7. In the second game, I went down quickly to start 0-5. I just couldn't close the gap. I wasn't able to string anything together. We traded service points for points and were stuck at 1-5 for a while. Then it got to 1-8. I finally strung a couple of point together for 3-8, then we went on trading points to 5-12. Finally, I got a second wind and along with trading serve, I was able to get close the gap and get to a tie a 13-13. Then with a spurt of shot making, he took the lead and then the second game, 13-15. But that game took close to 25 minutes. One of our longest if not the longest to date. The third game, was almost a carbon copy of the second. I went down 0-5, then got a point, but it went to 2-9, before I got a third wind and strung a handful of points together. I got it back to a tie at 13-13, then we got to 14-14. Again, we were stuck on that score for several serve changes, but finally, I was able to close out the game 16-14. Game time was over half an hour. But the level of competitive energy was so high, it felt great to be out there. Like the Super Bowl, close, over-time style games are much more exciting and draws more effort and heart and energy out of a person than a blowout does. Dips in concentration happen, and we both paid the price, falling behind. But fight to come back build mental strength. Today was great training for that. I had to not get down on myself, stay positive, not focus on the gap, and play one point, one stroke at a time. What a game!
Splits and Flow happened after my late class. I again, added a lot to the routine and pushed hard. I felt especially good on the left side splits, and I think I hit a personal best on that side. I enjoyed the push. I'm getting close.
In the end, I torched a good 1100+kcals. A lot of stretching for the ball, so I think my legs are really going to feel it tomorrow or the next day.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
2-07-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Tabata Power + Weights + Splits + TCF.
2-07-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Tabata Power + Weights + Splits + TCF.
Got back from work late and I got right too my workout.
Fourth round of Tabata Power. Nailed another Straight 30. But unlike last time, I didn't feel like I was able to power through the Push Up Circuit, and I didn't feel an extra surge of energy at the end on the Speed Power Jumps. Today, I came extremely close to maxing out on the Pop Up Push Ups. I almost called it in on the second round. I had to be a little more "Vocal" to summon the strength to reach the end of the 20 seconds. But after the circuit, my shoulder and arms, especially triceps were feeling a huge hard pump. I didn't notice that before. I almost lost it on the Ab Circuit as well. On the Single Leg Raise Punch, I had to modify a bit and let the stationary leg tap out on both rounds. But on the other moves, I kept the leg that was down off the ground. Got a good burn on that circuit. The Triceps Circuit, for some reason, I was feeling a bit off. On the first move with the Dip + Cross Toe Touch, I felt really off balance. Not as stable as usual. I made it through the whole routine, but I just felt off. I never felt like I got that second wind. I definitely felt it last time, but today, it was mostly a struggle. Movement was sluggish, and I felt myself falling behind the pace all too often. But I didn't stop, I gutted it out and made it to the end.
My Triceps were pumped and on fire. So I wanted to balance it out, so I used 7.5kg dumbbells and did Bicep Curls, Hammer Curls, In and Out Curls, Static Curls. Two sets of 12. Finally, I used 4kgs and did two sets of 30 of Speed curls. Arms were pumped! It felt good, though. I may do more sets on other body parts from now on. I enjoyed the pump and burn.
I moved into the Splits and pushed and pushed. I feel like I'm always starting on that Plateau. I really want to progress past that plateau, but I want to do it without tearing a muscle or tendon. Flow was clean and smooth.
In the end, I torched a modest 888kcals. Heart rate was easier to control and get down today.
Got back from work late and I got right too my workout.
Fourth round of Tabata Power. Nailed another Straight 30. But unlike last time, I didn't feel like I was able to power through the Push Up Circuit, and I didn't feel an extra surge of energy at the end on the Speed Power Jumps. Today, I came extremely close to maxing out on the Pop Up Push Ups. I almost called it in on the second round. I had to be a little more "Vocal" to summon the strength to reach the end of the 20 seconds. But after the circuit, my shoulder and arms, especially triceps were feeling a huge hard pump. I didn't notice that before. I almost lost it on the Ab Circuit as well. On the Single Leg Raise Punch, I had to modify a bit and let the stationary leg tap out on both rounds. But on the other moves, I kept the leg that was down off the ground. Got a good burn on that circuit. The Triceps Circuit, for some reason, I was feeling a bit off. On the first move with the Dip + Cross Toe Touch, I felt really off balance. Not as stable as usual. I made it through the whole routine, but I just felt off. I never felt like I got that second wind. I definitely felt it last time, but today, it was mostly a struggle. Movement was sluggish, and I felt myself falling behind the pace all too often. But I didn't stop, I gutted it out and made it to the end.
My Triceps were pumped and on fire. So I wanted to balance it out, so I used 7.5kg dumbbells and did Bicep Curls, Hammer Curls, In and Out Curls, Static Curls. Two sets of 12. Finally, I used 4kgs and did two sets of 30 of Speed curls. Arms were pumped! It felt good, though. I may do more sets on other body parts from now on. I enjoyed the pump and burn.
I moved into the Splits and pushed and pushed. I feel like I'm always starting on that Plateau. I really want to progress past that plateau, but I want to do it without tearing a muscle or tendon. Flow was clean and smooth.
In the end, I torched a modest 888kcals. Heart rate was easier to control and get down today.
2-06-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Sweat Intervals + Ab Attack: 10 + Splits + TCF.
2-06-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Sweat Intervals + Ab Attack: 10 + Splits + TCF.
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY, BABY!!!
I took the day off from work so I could participate in the annual ritual of Super Bowl Sunday. The game is broadcast live here in Japan from 8:00am. So I had to get up a little earlier than I normally would have. The game actually started around 8:30am which was a little after I got up so I was able to see the opening kick off. What an awesome game! The other great thing is that for the first time, my son watched the game with me. Or actually, he started watching from the second half. He got up later than I did. I watched all the interviews and such afterwards, and then I watched the highlights on the internet. I was glad to share such a great experience with my son. This was my son's first ever Super Bowl. After all the excitement died down, I got to thinking about getting ready for my workout.
Today was Sweat Intervals. Last week's max out time was 11:16. So I really wanted to go further than that. And I did! I can feel my endurance increasing little by little and my times are getting better. Today, my MAX OUT time was 17:34. When we started the move, I attempted one rep, then quit. I was just spent. The move involved the most intense cardio move for me, Power Jumps + Squat Push Up. I was just so beat, I could barely get my legs up, and then they wouldn't go up. After that first break, I was still able to string together a few moves before needing another break, but the last two circuits, I was just so spent, that I needed to take a 5-10 second break after each move. Luckily, there was no "Challenge" at the end of the workout. Great routine! I have to push myself further next time.
I moved right into Abs. MAX OUT time was 4:44. I think I got a few seconds further this time. But those Scissor Kick Punches, I couldn't keep my legs off the ground. Got a huge burn several times during the routine. It really got me good. Glad it's only 10 minutes. I don't know how much longer I could go.
The Splits and Flow were right on. I added several yoga stretches to my stretch regime. The most painful one was Frog. Held it for almost two minutes, and had to S-L-O-W-L-Y come forward and out. I have to do more to maintain the muscle stretch or my starting point will always be the same.
In the end, I torched a nice 1330+kcals. I little longer with the Abs and the extra stretch moves.
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY, BABY!!!
I took the day off from work so I could participate in the annual ritual of Super Bowl Sunday. The game is broadcast live here in Japan from 8:00am. So I had to get up a little earlier than I normally would have. The game actually started around 8:30am which was a little after I got up so I was able to see the opening kick off. What an awesome game! The other great thing is that for the first time, my son watched the game with me. Or actually, he started watching from the second half. He got up later than I did. I watched all the interviews and such afterwards, and then I watched the highlights on the internet. I was glad to share such a great experience with my son. This was my son's first ever Super Bowl. After all the excitement died down, I got to thinking about getting ready for my workout.
Today was Sweat Intervals. Last week's max out time was 11:16. So I really wanted to go further than that. And I did! I can feel my endurance increasing little by little and my times are getting better. Today, my MAX OUT time was 17:34. When we started the move, I attempted one rep, then quit. I was just spent. The move involved the most intense cardio move for me, Power Jumps + Squat Push Up. I was just so beat, I could barely get my legs up, and then they wouldn't go up. After that first break, I was still able to string together a few moves before needing another break, but the last two circuits, I was just so spent, that I needed to take a 5-10 second break after each move. Luckily, there was no "Challenge" at the end of the workout. Great routine! I have to push myself further next time.
I moved right into Abs. MAX OUT time was 4:44. I think I got a few seconds further this time. But those Scissor Kick Punches, I couldn't keep my legs off the ground. Got a huge burn several times during the routine. It really got me good. Glad it's only 10 minutes. I don't know how much longer I could go.
The Splits and Flow were right on. I added several yoga stretches to my stretch regime. The most painful one was Frog. Held it for almost two minutes, and had to S-L-O-W-L-Y come forward and out. I have to do more to maintain the muscle stretch or my starting point will always be the same.
In the end, I torched a nice 1330+kcals. I little longer with the Abs and the extra stretch moves.
Sunday, February 5, 2017
2-05-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Tabata Power + Splits + TCF.
2-05-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30: Tabata Power + Splits + TCF.
Today was a junk day. Not in terms of food, but in terms of activity. It was raining, kids were gone, wife was out. I was all alone. I used that time to catch up on some TV. Literally, that is all I did for several hours. But I did wake up at noon, so a lot less than if I had woken up at my regular time. I was feeling a little dumpy around 5:30pm as I started to feel like I should do something more active, namely, my workout. Oh, I did go out shopping a bit to get an anniversary gift for my wife. I knew what I was getting and where, I just needed time, and I had all the time in the world today, so no pressure.
Tabata Power round three. The previous max out times were 11:00 and 29:16. So, the only improvement I could make that I would be satisfied with was a Straight 30 minutes. But with the way I was feeling, I was a little nervous as to whether or not I could actually get through even half without a break. I was also considering doing Cold Start again to warm up, but eventually ended up deciding against doing it. I'm not sure why, but it ended up being a good decision, because the Tabata Power routine had a nice quick and short stretch that I was able to change a bit to stretch more muscle groups. The Tabata style really fits me, I think. I get really tired, but am given just enough time to recover just to get bushed out again. Also, the first half only is cardio, but the second half has a lot of the Power circuits. The third circuit, the Push Up circuit is definitely power, but the jumping circuit comes after that. Then the Triceps and Abs circuits come in the second half so I can catch my breath then and then push the power. And with only 20 seconds, I can push through the pain for only 5-10 seconds. Then that 10 seconds is just long enough to recover a bit. Anyway, I'm proud to announce that my MAX OUT time was 30 minutes! I finally did a Straight 30! The move that took me out the last time was the 60 second power jumps at the very end. But when I got to the Power Jumps today, I felt like I was getting more and more energy. I actually sped up a bit at the end, and crushed the Power Jumps. The only thing that I need to do better is to get my knees higher on those Power Jumps.
Splits and Flow were good also. I was pushing hard on the splits, but I know I need to push harder.
In the end, I torched a good 1033kcals. Glad to get it done today.
Today was a junk day. Not in terms of food, but in terms of activity. It was raining, kids were gone, wife was out. I was all alone. I used that time to catch up on some TV. Literally, that is all I did for several hours. But I did wake up at noon, so a lot less than if I had woken up at my regular time. I was feeling a little dumpy around 5:30pm as I started to feel like I should do something more active, namely, my workout. Oh, I did go out shopping a bit to get an anniversary gift for my wife. I knew what I was getting and where, I just needed time, and I had all the time in the world today, so no pressure.
Tabata Power round three. The previous max out times were 11:00 and 29:16. So, the only improvement I could make that I would be satisfied with was a Straight 30 minutes. But with the way I was feeling, I was a little nervous as to whether or not I could actually get through even half without a break. I was also considering doing Cold Start again to warm up, but eventually ended up deciding against doing it. I'm not sure why, but it ended up being a good decision, because the Tabata Power routine had a nice quick and short stretch that I was able to change a bit to stretch more muscle groups. The Tabata style really fits me, I think. I get really tired, but am given just enough time to recover just to get bushed out again. Also, the first half only is cardio, but the second half has a lot of the Power circuits. The third circuit, the Push Up circuit is definitely power, but the jumping circuit comes after that. Then the Triceps and Abs circuits come in the second half so I can catch my breath then and then push the power. And with only 20 seconds, I can push through the pain for only 5-10 seconds. Then that 10 seconds is just long enough to recover a bit. Anyway, I'm proud to announce that my MAX OUT time was 30 minutes! I finally did a Straight 30! The move that took me out the last time was the 60 second power jumps at the very end. But when I got to the Power Jumps today, I felt like I was getting more and more energy. I actually sped up a bit at the end, and crushed the Power Jumps. The only thing that I need to do better is to get my knees higher on those Power Jumps.
Splits and Flow were good also. I was pushing hard on the splits, but I know I need to push harder.
In the end, I torched a good 1033kcals. Glad to get it done today.
Workout Calendars for December and January
I forgot to post my workout calendar for December, and here is my January calendar. You can see the days I was in Tokyo at the end of the year, as well as the days I was sick. Longer than hoped for recovery. Even now, still not at 100%. Just can't get rid of that nagging cough once and for all.
2-04-17 HY: P90X3 - Cold Start + Insanity MAX 30: Cardio Challenge + Ab Attack: 10 + Splits + TCF.
2-04-17 HY: P90X3 - Cold Start + Insanity MAX 30: Cardio Challenge + Ab Attack: 10 + Splits + TCF.
I wanted to give myself every advantage starting off week 2, so I started my workout with Cold Start. The stretch, especially on my legs and calves that I really could have used last week because of the soreness. This week, not so sore, but feeling a little worn, therefore, the good warm up.
Week 2 begins with Cardio Challenge, so I was curious to see if I would be able to go longer this time. Happy to report, I did go longer. Last week, I Maxed out at 8 minutes. This week, my MAX OUT time was 12 minutes. As I got closer and closer to the 8 minute mark, I really started to feel like I was not going to get passed it, but I bore down and pushed passed. Once I passed that 8 minute mark, it was like I got a second wind. I felt energized and felt really good. But the moves a few minutes later were just too much, and I maxed out. There is a line that I didn't blast, but rather nudged by. It was the exhausted line where every move requires an extra little breather to recover enough to continue. Last week, I believe it was 17 minutes, this week, it was 17:24. Then from then on, I needed a break almost every move. It is just mean for Shaun to put that Double Punch with Two Tuck Jumps at the end. I had to modify and just do a lower jump. I couldn't get my knees up for anything. Just totally blown. Great routine! Happy to make some progress.
Moved right into Ab Attack: 10. Last week, I maxed out at :46 seconds. This week my MAX OUT time was 4:24. No modification on the first move this time. Full move. But I did modify in that I was at a much slower pace than Shaun T had in the DVD. The move I maxed out on was that Leg Raise Cross Punch. On each punch, I was doing a crunch and trying to touch/punch my toe. I didn't just lay down. Killer core burn for sure. Again, Happy to blast last weeks time.
The stretch and the Flow were good. I added some time to the Stretch to push harder. I'm making progress on the side splits, but not the straddle splits. I keep stepping backwards, unable to keep the progress I pushed for just the previous day. It's getting frustrating. Cracks are showing in my patience for this task. It shouldn't take THREE YEARS!!!
In the end, I torched 1300+kcals. Good start to week to of my new program.
I wanted to give myself every advantage starting off week 2, so I started my workout with Cold Start. The stretch, especially on my legs and calves that I really could have used last week because of the soreness. This week, not so sore, but feeling a little worn, therefore, the good warm up.
Week 2 begins with Cardio Challenge, so I was curious to see if I would be able to go longer this time. Happy to report, I did go longer. Last week, I Maxed out at 8 minutes. This week, my MAX OUT time was 12 minutes. As I got closer and closer to the 8 minute mark, I really started to feel like I was not going to get passed it, but I bore down and pushed passed. Once I passed that 8 minute mark, it was like I got a second wind. I felt energized and felt really good. But the moves a few minutes later were just too much, and I maxed out. There is a line that I didn't blast, but rather nudged by. It was the exhausted line where every move requires an extra little breather to recover enough to continue. Last week, I believe it was 17 minutes, this week, it was 17:24. Then from then on, I needed a break almost every move. It is just mean for Shaun to put that Double Punch with Two Tuck Jumps at the end. I had to modify and just do a lower jump. I couldn't get my knees up for anything. Just totally blown. Great routine! Happy to make some progress.
Moved right into Ab Attack: 10. Last week, I maxed out at :46 seconds. This week my MAX OUT time was 4:24. No modification on the first move this time. Full move. But I did modify in that I was at a much slower pace than Shaun T had in the DVD. The move I maxed out on was that Leg Raise Cross Punch. On each punch, I was doing a crunch and trying to touch/punch my toe. I didn't just lay down. Killer core burn for sure. Again, Happy to blast last weeks time.
The stretch and the Flow were good. I added some time to the Stretch to push harder. I'm making progress on the side splits, but not the straddle splits. I keep stepping backwards, unable to keep the progress I pushed for just the previous day. It's getting frustrating. Cracks are showing in my patience for this task. It shouldn't take THREE YEARS!!!
In the end, I torched 1300+kcals. Good start to week to of my new program.
Friday, February 3, 2017
2-02-17 HY: Pickle-Ball + Splits + TCF.
2-02-17 HY: Pickle-Ball + Splits + TCF.
In the Insanity MAX 30 program schedule, today is either a rest day, or a Pulse day. But in my schedule, today it PICKLE-BALL DAY!!! It has been over a month since I played last, but I was hoping my first week of MAX 30 would pay some dividends.
We started off a little slow, serve going back and forth, trading points. But I eventually took the first game 15-13. Then I fell apart. I allowed him to grab a big lead right off in the beginning, and I couldn't string two points together for almost the whole game. Although, in the end, I fought back to get to a respectable point count, I was behind the whole game. I lost 11-15. I just couldn't close the gap. I guess that loss got my fire going, because in the next game, I jumped out to a good lead and extended it. A little lull in my play allowed one point and a few service changes, but I ended the third game winning 15-1. The last game was a little more competitive and it stayed pretty close most of the time. I ended up winning 15-9. We were off to start, but we sort of found our feel for the game and we ended up having some amazing rallies and playing some incredible shots while scoring some valuable points. So much FUN!!! The great thing is that my classes are all done. I just have to get my grades in and I'm free! So we could play for as long as we could hold up. The gym was frigid cold, so we didn't want to stay too long, but it was a a great time, just over 2 hours.
I did my Splits in the evening. I have talked about it a lot, but have never done it. I always wanted to add an extra round on the splits but never did it. Today, I did it. I did an extra round of stretching which was painful, but in the good way. I also did a lot more Flows. Felt good.
In the end, the Pickle-Ball torched a good 1020kcals. I was hoping for more bacause we played longer, but I guess, because of the temperature in the gym, it took us longer to warm up and get it going. Can't wait for next time!
In the Insanity MAX 30 program schedule, today is either a rest day, or a Pulse day. But in my schedule, today it PICKLE-BALL DAY!!! It has been over a month since I played last, but I was hoping my first week of MAX 30 would pay some dividends.
We started off a little slow, serve going back and forth, trading points. But I eventually took the first game 15-13. Then I fell apart. I allowed him to grab a big lead right off in the beginning, and I couldn't string two points together for almost the whole game. Although, in the end, I fought back to get to a respectable point count, I was behind the whole game. I lost 11-15. I just couldn't close the gap. I guess that loss got my fire going, because in the next game, I jumped out to a good lead and extended it. A little lull in my play allowed one point and a few service changes, but I ended the third game winning 15-1. The last game was a little more competitive and it stayed pretty close most of the time. I ended up winning 15-9. We were off to start, but we sort of found our feel for the game and we ended up having some amazing rallies and playing some incredible shots while scoring some valuable points. So much FUN!!! The great thing is that my classes are all done. I just have to get my grades in and I'm free! So we could play for as long as we could hold up. The gym was frigid cold, so we didn't want to stay too long, but it was a a great time, just over 2 hours.
I did my Splits in the evening. I have talked about it a lot, but have never done it. I always wanted to add an extra round on the splits but never did it. Today, I did it. I did an extra round of stretching which was painful, but in the good way. I also did a lot more Flows. Felt good.
In the end, the Pickle-Ball torched a good 1020kcals. I was hoping for more bacause we played longer, but I guess, because of the temperature in the gym, it took us longer to warm up and get it going. Can't wait for next time!
2-01-17 HY: P90X3 - Cold Start + Insanity MAX 30: Friday Fight Round 1 + Power 90 - Ab Ripper 200 + TCF + Splits.
2-01-17 HY: P90X3 - Cold Start + Insanity MAX 30: Friday Fight Round 1 + Power 90 - Ab Ripper 200 + TCF + Splits.
Today ends my first week of MAX 30. I had heard rumors about the Friday Fight Routine and again, I was feeling a little intimidated. But just coming off my near full finish of Tabata Power yesterday, I was also feeling a bit confident. Today's workout took place in the morning, and it was pretty cold, so I decided to add my old faithful warm up. It did it's job.
The warm up in Friday Fight Round 1 is the same warm up that is in an earlier routine so it was familiar to me. Although my calves are feeling much better than they were last Saturday night, this warm up brought out the pain again. So again, I had to do a little modification mid-set until the pain subsided, but the modification only lasted for 10 to 15 seconds at the most before I was ready to get back to the normal move. This routine blew me away because of two things, First, the moves in the warm up are only 30 seconds, but once the regular workout began, the moves were all ONE MINUTE. Doesn't sound like much??? That is HUGE!!! I felt the difference right away, and although I don't remember the first few moves, I remember that feeling of, "I'm not going to make it!". Second, MUCH LONGER first round. I think that first round was like 10 minutes. Then, even though the rounds got shorter after that, the breaks were only 30 seconds. My MAX OUT time was 8 minutes. I actually thought I could go further, but unconsciously my body took over and I couldn't move. I was trying to learn a new move, the Wide In & Out's with Knee Touch. I started doing the move then something felt off and my coordination felt weird so I stopped to check the move again, and when I tried to start up, I realized how heavy I was breathing and that I was dead tired. So I just knelt for a moment. After that move, I had to take a few moments break after each move. Just about 10 -15 seconds. But again, one minute of moves like Power jumps, or High Knee Tucks. My range of motion was terrible. I was barely able to get my legs up. And since this is my first time through, I wanted to learn all the new moves, so I rewound the DVD so I could do the whole move. Next time, I'll run it straight through if I can. Near the end, I started to feel a little sick, so I lessened my range of motion and slowed down. But I got through it. Great routine, but KILLER STUFF!!!
Tomorrow is a rest or Pulse day, and the day after that is my off day. I didn't want to go two days without Abs, so I did a little bonus abs with a quickie routine from Power 90, the 80's Original. I got a huge burn from it. Happy to get it done.
Then, I did the Flow. I didn't have time for the Splits training this morning, but I will did it in the evening after work. I'm glad I got everything done.
In the end of the morning session, I torched a nice 1032kcals. A few hundred more than I usually do in a longer workout.
Today ends my first week of MAX 30. I had heard rumors about the Friday Fight Routine and again, I was feeling a little intimidated. But just coming off my near full finish of Tabata Power yesterday, I was also feeling a bit confident. Today's workout took place in the morning, and it was pretty cold, so I decided to add my old faithful warm up. It did it's job.
The warm up in Friday Fight Round 1 is the same warm up that is in an earlier routine so it was familiar to me. Although my calves are feeling much better than they were last Saturday night, this warm up brought out the pain again. So again, I had to do a little modification mid-set until the pain subsided, but the modification only lasted for 10 to 15 seconds at the most before I was ready to get back to the normal move. This routine blew me away because of two things, First, the moves in the warm up are only 30 seconds, but once the regular workout began, the moves were all ONE MINUTE. Doesn't sound like much??? That is HUGE!!! I felt the difference right away, and although I don't remember the first few moves, I remember that feeling of, "I'm not going to make it!". Second, MUCH LONGER first round. I think that first round was like 10 minutes. Then, even though the rounds got shorter after that, the breaks were only 30 seconds. My MAX OUT time was 8 minutes. I actually thought I could go further, but unconsciously my body took over and I couldn't move. I was trying to learn a new move, the Wide In & Out's with Knee Touch. I started doing the move then something felt off and my coordination felt weird so I stopped to check the move again, and when I tried to start up, I realized how heavy I was breathing and that I was dead tired. So I just knelt for a moment. After that move, I had to take a few moments break after each move. Just about 10 -15 seconds. But again, one minute of moves like Power jumps, or High Knee Tucks. My range of motion was terrible. I was barely able to get my legs up. And since this is my first time through, I wanted to learn all the new moves, so I rewound the DVD so I could do the whole move. Next time, I'll run it straight through if I can. Near the end, I started to feel a little sick, so I lessened my range of motion and slowed down. But I got through it. Great routine, but KILLER STUFF!!!
Tomorrow is a rest or Pulse day, and the day after that is my off day. I didn't want to go two days without Abs, so I did a little bonus abs with a quickie routine from Power 90, the 80's Original. I got a huge burn from it. Happy to get it done.
Then, I did the Flow. I didn't have time for the Splits training this morning, but I will did it in the evening after work. I'm glad I got everything done.
In the end of the morning session, I torched a nice 1032kcals. A few hundred more than I usually do in a longer workout.
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