4-26-17 HY: P90X2 - Recovery and Mobility + TCF.
Today was my mid-week recovery day so I decided last week that I would foam roll today. Because my left shoulder is still feeling pain I wanted to try and roll it out to see if that would make a difference. I haven't foam rolled in a few weeks so as I began, I found several "Hot Spots" in my right calf. I doubled the leg section but that was not enough. So, I really want to foam roll regularly so I can get rid of those hot spots. I didn't have a lot of HS's in my upper right leg, and not a lot in my left calf, but my right IT-Band was filled with HS's. And I had a lot of HS's in my Triceps. I'll have a time of it rolling them out. Too much pain for one session. But as for my shoulder, I was rolling all over it but couldn't find a point that was inflamed or anything. No actual Hot Spots. So I'm confused. I'll have to try it again soon, maybe tomorrow to find a spot to roll out. But I felt a lot looser after the rolling.
I did my Flow right after that so I was feeling really smooth and centered.
In the end, I burned a modest 233kcals. But burning calories was not the point. As always, my goal is recovery and rest.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
4-25-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - MAX 15 + 10 Minute Trainer - Core Cardio + Unlock your Hip Flexors + TCF.
4-25-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - MAX 15 + 10 Minute Trainer - Core Cardio + Unlock your Hip Flexors + TCF.
Today was an unusual day, sort of. Work was regular and we had our monthly faculty meeting. But usually, the meeting is only around 45 minutes to an hour. Today's meeting went for almost two and a half hours. Needless to say, I got home a lot later than usual. I really needed today's workout. The good thing is that I knew exactly which workout I was going to start off with today. Since today is a cardio day, I had pretty much decided on MAX 15 at the end of my last cardio day. I got a sneak peek while looking for dead files on the DVDs so I knew that there were going to be 15 moves over 15 minutes, like a baby Friday Fight. But I didn't know how intense it was or how tough it was going to be. But I figured it wouldn't be that bad since it was only 15 minutes. Famous last words... AGAIN!
It started off with 30 seconds on each side of Power Knee. Nice non-impact not to intense move to start. I guess that that was the warm up because it went uphill from there. The moves got tougher and tougher. Finally, at the 6-minute mark, It was Hit the Floor with Tuck Jumps. I almost went out on that move, but maxing out at 6-minutes seem really early so I pushed through. There were times when I slowed down a bit, but I kept moving the whole time. The most intense move was definitely the last move. Plank Jack Punches. I was so dead, I was barely getting my arms out for the punch, or was it a raise? I was sweating like a hog and I was breathing like a slashed tire. But I had to make it to the end. But when Shaun said, "TIME!" I literally flopped to the ground. That was the most intense and brutal 15 minutes I have ever experienced in a workout. I really pushed it hard today, all the way to the end. Before I started I was actually thinking to add a T25 Alpha routine just to fill in the time, but I was too dead to do even 25 minutes. So, I chose another alternative.
Since tomorrow is my mid-week recovery day, I wanted some core stuff today even though I did abs yesterday. So, as I was flipping through my DVD's my eyes fell upon the perfect solution. I could keep up today's cardio and get in some ab work. And the time was perfect. Just an additional 10-15 minutes with the warm up and cool down. I didn't use the band during the workout. Going freestyle with Tony seemed fine. But the moves in Core Cardio are really tough, and right after MAX 15, they were exponentially more difficult. Again, a flop at the end.
I did the special Hip Flexor routine with several additional stretches. Felt good to open up those hip flexors. And the Flow was on point. Today was a lot shorter, but it was a good workout.
In the end, I torched a good 730+kcals. But I was dead... in a good way.
Today was an unusual day, sort of. Work was regular and we had our monthly faculty meeting. But usually, the meeting is only around 45 minutes to an hour. Today's meeting went for almost two and a half hours. Needless to say, I got home a lot later than usual. I really needed today's workout. The good thing is that I knew exactly which workout I was going to start off with today. Since today is a cardio day, I had pretty much decided on MAX 15 at the end of my last cardio day. I got a sneak peek while looking for dead files on the DVDs so I knew that there were going to be 15 moves over 15 minutes, like a baby Friday Fight. But I didn't know how intense it was or how tough it was going to be. But I figured it wouldn't be that bad since it was only 15 minutes. Famous last words... AGAIN!
It started off with 30 seconds on each side of Power Knee. Nice non-impact not to intense move to start. I guess that that was the warm up because it went uphill from there. The moves got tougher and tougher. Finally, at the 6-minute mark, It was Hit the Floor with Tuck Jumps. I almost went out on that move, but maxing out at 6-minutes seem really early so I pushed through. There were times when I slowed down a bit, but I kept moving the whole time. The most intense move was definitely the last move. Plank Jack Punches. I was so dead, I was barely getting my arms out for the punch, or was it a raise? I was sweating like a hog and I was breathing like a slashed tire. But I had to make it to the end. But when Shaun said, "TIME!" I literally flopped to the ground. That was the most intense and brutal 15 minutes I have ever experienced in a workout. I really pushed it hard today, all the way to the end. Before I started I was actually thinking to add a T25 Alpha routine just to fill in the time, but I was too dead to do even 25 minutes. So, I chose another alternative.
Since tomorrow is my mid-week recovery day, I wanted some core stuff today even though I did abs yesterday. So, as I was flipping through my DVD's my eyes fell upon the perfect solution. I could keep up today's cardio and get in some ab work. And the time was perfect. Just an additional 10-15 minutes with the warm up and cool down. I didn't use the band during the workout. Going freestyle with Tony seemed fine. But the moves in Core Cardio are really tough, and right after MAX 15, they were exponentially more difficult. Again, a flop at the end.
I did the special Hip Flexor routine with several additional stretches. Felt good to open up those hip flexors. And the Flow was on point. Today was a lot shorter, but it was a good workout.
In the end, I torched a good 730+kcals. But I was dead... in a good way.
Monday, April 24, 2017
4-24-17 HY: ChaLEAN Extreme - Burn Circuit 1 + Ab Burner + Splits + TCF.
4-24-17 HY: ChaLEAN Extreme - Burn Circuit 1 + Ab Burner + Splits + TCF.
Sort of a regular day today, for now, but hopefully once we get into April, Monday will turn into a tennis day. Playing with my wife is a lot of fun, but I would like to play and be able to hit out with power as well. That is what I was hoping for since last Monday, but it didn't work out because the gym was being used. So hopefully it will be available from May. So today turned into a regular workout day, a resistance day.
Going into my second round of the Burn Circuit today. I had no plans to increase my weights on any moves because the last time was pretty intense and I got a great burn. So I just decided to wing it and see where that would take me. As for my Pull-Ups, I did the same number as before on three of the four. I added one rep to my Chin-Ups. On the final move, the Extreme Push-Ups which I do at the end after the final set of Pull-Ups, I do as many as I can in the time it takes Chalene and her team to do the three Extreme Push-Ups. I was able to up that number from 20 to 26. I was happy about that, but I'm pushing for at least 40 in that time. Baby Steps. The first four moves were exactly the same as the last time. I was feeling good, so on the next move, Lunge with Core Rotation, I upped the weight a bit from 12kgs to 14.5kgs. Holding the weight in that position for that long is a good workout for the biceps as well. A good static move. Then the rest of the moves were the same except for the last two moves. On the Forward-Lean Lunge with Double Arm Posterior Fly, I upped my weight from 5kgs to 6.25kgs. And on the last move, I upped my weight from 12kgs to 13.25kgs. I started to feel it in my chest, but especially in my left shoulder. I may have to hold off on upping my weights until the shoulder heals. One different thing I did with regard to reps is on the second to last move. The extreme set I did a full three on each leg which means I did 6 flys instead of 4. Slowly but surely I'm getting my strength back. I just hope I can reduce my weight along with the strength increase. One huge thing though is that I was feeling really weak with regard to my grip strength. My forearms just feel so weak. It really hit me on the seventh move, Squat with Side Bend. I was using 17kgs in both hands and I was like, "I can't keep holding these things up!" I was just barely hanging on to them with my monkey fingers. But I didn't stop, I kept it going and I was able to get through without a break. Last time, I felt really weak so I used my wrist straps for support. This time, I wanted to use them again, but I didn't have my wrist pads so I went without. Now, I may not use the straps the next time. Overall, I felt a little stronger today, a little more stable in the moves, but not totally. I lost my balance a few times, but it's getting better.
I went right into Abs and overall, I felt better able to complete each move. But again, those weighted moves just took it all out of me. Giving me the burn I was expecting. Good BURN!!!
I like doing the dynamic splits stretches. I'm hitting the base a lot quicker. So I'm feeling good about the chances of hitting my goal this year. My Flow was good. I started to feel a little pressure in my knee, but no tweak. Omega-3's are doing their job.
In the end, I torched a nice 830+kcals. Pretty good for a resistance day. Keep it going all week!
Sort of a regular day today, for now, but hopefully once we get into April, Monday will turn into a tennis day. Playing with my wife is a lot of fun, but I would like to play and be able to hit out with power as well. That is what I was hoping for since last Monday, but it didn't work out because the gym was being used. So hopefully it will be available from May. So today turned into a regular workout day, a resistance day.
Going into my second round of the Burn Circuit today. I had no plans to increase my weights on any moves because the last time was pretty intense and I got a great burn. So I just decided to wing it and see where that would take me. As for my Pull-Ups, I did the same number as before on three of the four. I added one rep to my Chin-Ups. On the final move, the Extreme Push-Ups which I do at the end after the final set of Pull-Ups, I do as many as I can in the time it takes Chalene and her team to do the three Extreme Push-Ups. I was able to up that number from 20 to 26. I was happy about that, but I'm pushing for at least 40 in that time. Baby Steps. The first four moves were exactly the same as the last time. I was feeling good, so on the next move, Lunge with Core Rotation, I upped the weight a bit from 12kgs to 14.5kgs. Holding the weight in that position for that long is a good workout for the biceps as well. A good static move. Then the rest of the moves were the same except for the last two moves. On the Forward-Lean Lunge with Double Arm Posterior Fly, I upped my weight from 5kgs to 6.25kgs. And on the last move, I upped my weight from 12kgs to 13.25kgs. I started to feel it in my chest, but especially in my left shoulder. I may have to hold off on upping my weights until the shoulder heals. One different thing I did with regard to reps is on the second to last move. The extreme set I did a full three on each leg which means I did 6 flys instead of 4. Slowly but surely I'm getting my strength back. I just hope I can reduce my weight along with the strength increase. One huge thing though is that I was feeling really weak with regard to my grip strength. My forearms just feel so weak. It really hit me on the seventh move, Squat with Side Bend. I was using 17kgs in both hands and I was like, "I can't keep holding these things up!" I was just barely hanging on to them with my monkey fingers. But I didn't stop, I kept it going and I was able to get through without a break. Last time, I felt really weak so I used my wrist straps for support. This time, I wanted to use them again, but I didn't have my wrist pads so I went without. Now, I may not use the straps the next time. Overall, I felt a little stronger today, a little more stable in the moves, but not totally. I lost my balance a few times, but it's getting better.
I went right into Abs and overall, I felt better able to complete each move. But again, those weighted moves just took it all out of me. Giving me the burn I was expecting. Good BURN!!!
I like doing the dynamic splits stretches. I'm hitting the base a lot quicker. So I'm feeling good about the chances of hitting my goal this year. My Flow was good. I started to feel a little pressure in my knee, but no tweak. Omega-3's are doing their job.
In the end, I torched a nice 830+kcals. Pretty good for a resistance day. Keep it going all week!
4-23-17 Tennis.
4-23-17 Tennis.
Same schedule as last week. Today was a beautiful day. First day in several that we actually had the sun out and the temperature was getting into the warm range. My wife and I went out to do some errands and shopping. We wanted to play tennis in the morning or afternoon, but when we called to check on court availability, nothing was open until the evening. So, we played in the evening. It was a lot cooler than I had expected, so I wanted to get moving right away and keep moving. I tried to keep the ball in the hitting zone so we could extend the rallies. It worked and my wife was able to extend several rallies past the average 4-and-done. The longest rally lasted as long as 20 strokes which is huge for her level, that is huge for any level. I'm trying to get her to practice her control so that she knows where she is hitting the ball, and eventually to hit the ball where she wants to hit it. But she kept me on my feet and I was running hard all evening. I worked up a good sweat as well, so after the session, I had to wrap myself in a towel to keep warm. I also had to line the driver's seat with towels to keep it from soaking up my sweat.
In the end, I torched around 830kcals. Good start to my workout week.
Same schedule as last week. Today was a beautiful day. First day in several that we actually had the sun out and the temperature was getting into the warm range. My wife and I went out to do some errands and shopping. We wanted to play tennis in the morning or afternoon, but when we called to check on court availability, nothing was open until the evening. So, we played in the evening. It was a lot cooler than I had expected, so I wanted to get moving right away and keep moving. I tried to keep the ball in the hitting zone so we could extend the rallies. It worked and my wife was able to extend several rallies past the average 4-and-done. The longest rally lasted as long as 20 strokes which is huge for her level, that is huge for any level. I'm trying to get her to practice her control so that she knows where she is hitting the ball, and eventually to hit the ball where she wants to hit it. But she kept me on my feet and I was running hard all evening. I worked up a good sweat as well, so after the session, I had to wrap myself in a towel to keep warm. I also had to line the driver's seat with towels to keep it from soaking up my sweat.
In the end, I torched around 830kcals. Good start to my workout week.
4-21-17 Pickle-Ball.
4-21-17 Pickle-Ball.
Today is Pickle-Ball Day!
This time, we got started on time and were playing at a fast pace. We got in a total of FIVE games. Also, due to the fact that I did not have my afternoon class, we were able to extend out playing time a bit to fit in that last game. But actually, we didn't need that much extra time.
In the first game, I jumped out to a big 8-1 lead, but for some reason, I lost focus or lost something, I let that lead slip away and ended up losing the game, 10-15. But I came roaring back in the second game and was really aggressive at took that game 15-2. To make a long story short, here are the scores of the remaining three games. 15-11, 15-8, 15-4. I guess losing that first game lit a fire under me and I got to it. But an interesting side story is that my opponent just got a Fitbit and throughout the whole session we were comparing notes regarding calories burned and heart rate. Me, having about 10% more body fat burned about 15% more calories. Stamina is still a factor with me. I find myself breathing heavily between points. Much more heavily that my opponent. But I am able to calm and get back to the game. Great match today. I really want to go for that sweep, though.
In the end, I torched a good 1200+kcals. I thought I would be sorer because of the resistance yesterday. I was sore, but debilitatingly so, so I was good to go.
Today is Pickle-Ball Day!
This time, we got started on time and were playing at a fast pace. We got in a total of FIVE games. Also, due to the fact that I did not have my afternoon class, we were able to extend out playing time a bit to fit in that last game. But actually, we didn't need that much extra time.
In the first game, I jumped out to a big 8-1 lead, but for some reason, I lost focus or lost something, I let that lead slip away and ended up losing the game, 10-15. But I came roaring back in the second game and was really aggressive at took that game 15-2. To make a long story short, here are the scores of the remaining three games. 15-11, 15-8, 15-4. I guess losing that first game lit a fire under me and I got to it. But an interesting side story is that my opponent just got a Fitbit and throughout the whole session we were comparing notes regarding calories burned and heart rate. Me, having about 10% more body fat burned about 15% more calories. Stamina is still a factor with me. I find myself breathing heavily between points. Much more heavily that my opponent. But I am able to calm and get back to the game. Great match today. I really want to go for that sweep, though.
In the end, I torched a good 1200+kcals. I thought I would be sorer because of the resistance yesterday. I was sore, but debilitatingly so, so I was good to go.
Friday, April 21, 2017
4-20-17 HY: ChaLEAN Extreme - Burn Circuit 3 + Ab Burner + TCF + Unlock your Hip Flexors.
4-20-17 HY: ChaLEAN Extreme - Burn Circuit 3 + Ab Burner + TCF + Unlock your Hip Flexors.
Finishing off my first round of the Burn Circuit today. I was a bit nervous about today because it is shoulder day and my left shoulder is still having problems. So that affected my weight choice. Starting off with Wide Front Pull-Ups I felt the spot in my shoulder right away. My rep count for all the sets of Pull/Chin-Ups was down today. I started off well, not much pain in my shoulder but it was there and creeping up. Again, I lowered my weights by 5-3 kgs. over last time. It that was about all I could handle with the slow paced reps. I was able to pump out 12 reps at 12kgs on the first move, Sumo Squat with Overhead Press. Kind of thought I should have gone heavier. But later, I realized that the 12kgs was a good starting weight. Hands down, the toughest move of the routine was Squat with Double Overhead Press. That was BRUTAL!!! I almost gave out at 10reps, but I sucked it up and went to 12. Plus the SUPER SLOW Bread Down set. 8-count reps are very tough. You think 3 reps is easy, You won't after this workout. Take a look at my record sheet and you can see my weight choices.
Like last time, the first part was fine, but I tried to go up to 6.5kgs on the weighted moves, and I couldn't finish it out. I had to switch back to the 4kgs when starting the Oblique moves. But I got the BURN!
I was looking at a bit of a time crunch so I did the series of Flows and then I had to get ready for my night class. I was able to do the Unlock your Hip Flexors in the evening after getting back from the class.
In the end, after the first three parts, in an hour and 40-minutes, I torched just under 900kclas. Fat burning machine!!!
Finishing off my first round of the Burn Circuit today. I was a bit nervous about today because it is shoulder day and my left shoulder is still having problems. So that affected my weight choice. Starting off with Wide Front Pull-Ups I felt the spot in my shoulder right away. My rep count for all the sets of Pull/Chin-Ups was down today. I started off well, not much pain in my shoulder but it was there and creeping up. Again, I lowered my weights by 5-3 kgs. over last time. It that was about all I could handle with the slow paced reps. I was able to pump out 12 reps at 12kgs on the first move, Sumo Squat with Overhead Press. Kind of thought I should have gone heavier. But later, I realized that the 12kgs was a good starting weight. Hands down, the toughest move of the routine was Squat with Double Overhead Press. That was BRUTAL!!! I almost gave out at 10reps, but I sucked it up and went to 12. Plus the SUPER SLOW Bread Down set. 8-count reps are very tough. You think 3 reps is easy, You won't after this workout. Take a look at my record sheet and you can see my weight choices.
Like last time, the first part was fine, but I tried to go up to 6.5kgs on the weighted moves, and I couldn't finish it out. I had to switch back to the 4kgs when starting the Oblique moves. But I got the BURN!
I was looking at a bit of a time crunch so I did the series of Flows and then I had to get ready for my night class. I was able to do the Unlock your Hip Flexors in the evening after getting back from the class.
In the end, after the first three parts, in an hour and 40-minutes, I torched just under 900kclas. Fat burning machine!!!
4-19-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - Pulse + TCF.
4-19-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - Pulse + TCF.
Love my mid-week recovery day!
Okay, no more putting it off. I was going to do X3 Yoga again, then I was thinking about X2 Mobility and Recovery, but then Pulse jumped into my head and that was it. It is a little shorter than I usually like on a recovery day, but I wanted to do it at least once. Plus, I had heard very good things about it so I figured that the short time would just be a bonus. So I went for it. The way the routine was set up, it reminded me of T25 Alpha - Speed 1.0 with the cardio/active move and then a stretch. I really enjoyed it and it was nice for Shaun T to make my legs burn a bit with those Pulse Squat moves. I didn't look at the time, but I maxed out a bit on the second ab move. The one where I had to hold my legs just 6" off the ground. I had to put my feet down twice in the minute. I thought it was interesting that the moves started off at 30-seconds then eventually increased to 1-minute. But the mix of moves and stretches was good.
I also did several Flows to keep the recovery mood on.
In the end, I burned a modest 200+kcals but I felt great.
Love my mid-week recovery day!
Okay, no more putting it off. I was going to do X3 Yoga again, then I was thinking about X2 Mobility and Recovery, but then Pulse jumped into my head and that was it. It is a little shorter than I usually like on a recovery day, but I wanted to do it at least once. Plus, I had heard very good things about it so I figured that the short time would just be a bonus. So I went for it. The way the routine was set up, it reminded me of T25 Alpha - Speed 1.0 with the cardio/active move and then a stretch. I really enjoyed it and it was nice for Shaun T to make my legs burn a bit with those Pulse Squat moves. I didn't look at the time, but I maxed out a bit on the second ab move. The one where I had to hold my legs just 6" off the ground. I had to put my feet down twice in the minute. I thought it was interesting that the moves started off at 30-seconds then eventually increased to 1-minute. But the mix of moves and stretches was good.
I also did several Flows to keep the recovery mood on.
In the end, I burned a modest 200+kcals but I felt great.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
4-18-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - Sweat Fest + Power 90 - Ab Ripper 250 + Splits + TCF.
4-18-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - Sweat Fest + Power 90 - Ab Ripper 250 + Splits + TCF.
Because my schedule was thrown out of whack, today turned into a cardio day. I was intending to do T25 to see how it directly compares with MAX 30, but I figured I'd do the Bonus routines I haven't done yet. Two remain "Pulse" and "MAX 15". I'll give those a go in the next week or two. But today it was Sweat Fest.
On just a brief look at the progress bar, I was a little surprised at the large number of breaks there were. Also, the room was a lot bigger than the program room to go along with the huge number of people. But it was nice to see some familiar faces from Insanity like Chris, Tania, and Ariel. A few from T25 as well. The routine started off as a normal MAX 30 routine, with a rigorous warm up. But after the break, there was a 5-6 minute stretch, so the actual routine ends up being only 20 minutes. So I thought I'd knock it out of the park especially with all the breaks. I will say that I did not like the disorganization of the clock. What I mean by that is that Shaun T was very slip-shod with the time of the moves. Most of the time he would go over the thirty seconds he said each move was. But each move was anywhere from 25 to 45 seconds. And when we are doing a really tough move, it is nice to know the ending time will be the ending time. I'm just saying. But on the positive side, I liked the short circuits and the breaks between each round. However, the differences with the regular MAX 30 program were many. Moves were the same as in all the Insanity programs, nothing new or original, just a repackaging. But the move combinations in the individual circuits was genius. Mixing the upper body move with a lower body move and a strength/core move. As I said, I thought I'd crush this routine, but I actually didn't. My MAX OUT Time was 24:34 at the beginning of the Ski Abs. I couldn't even get into Plank. I was just so spent after the Push-Up Jacks I couldn't even begin the Ski Abs so I MAXED OUT! After that, I needed a break every two moves. I was just so spent. The last move, "Plank Punches" ended up being the odd time of 1 minute and 11 seconds. I needed a few Breaks just to make it all the way through. But despite all the negatives that I found in comparison to the actual program, I really liked Sweat Fest. I called them negatives, but they were not actually negatives. Rather, as I said, differences with something that I had gotten used to and was not ready for all the inconsistencies that existed therein. It was like they were still figuring out how to run the routines. A bit freestyle refreshing. Either way, I will most likely do this routine again and again because it got me sweating like crazy!
I wanted to do my abs but didn't want to go full on because I did on regular routine yesterday, but didn't want to miss two days of Abs because tomorrow is a mid-week recovery day, definitely no Abs tomorrow, so I got out my old faithful and added 5 reps to each move. I was handling it fine, but those extra five reps add up and I was dying by move seven. I actually had to rewind the DVD to stay with it a few times. And my abs were BURNING!!! Felt great and painful.
I did my regular Splits routine but again in dynamic mode. I think I like that better. It moves a little faster and I can push more and harder. But my hamstrings were really sore from yesterday, so I had to go a little slower. My Flow was right on. I started taking Fish Oil again and I think that that has had a great impact on my knee.
In the end, I torched a nice 826kcals. Not bad for a shorter workout.
The big thing today, though is that I finally got a new pair of workout shoes. I used them yesterday, but with resistance training, I didn't get to really push them. Today with MAX 30, I pushed them and they felt great. Below are a couple pics of my new and old shoes.
I have been looking for new workout shoes for a long time because the material was stretching and I had just about tightened the laces as tight as they would go to take in that space. I looked a lot but I just couldn't find a good fit or style or whatever. So I hit upon the idea of looking for badminton shoes. They provide very good lateral support and have just as good cushion as tennis shoes, plus they tread is smooth so they won't rip up my mat. I used my new shoes today for the first time on an intense and brutal routine, and I must say, they were awesome! I'm very happy with them.
Because my schedule was thrown out of whack, today turned into a cardio day. I was intending to do T25 to see how it directly compares with MAX 30, but I figured I'd do the Bonus routines I haven't done yet. Two remain "Pulse" and "MAX 15". I'll give those a go in the next week or two. But today it was Sweat Fest.
On just a brief look at the progress bar, I was a little surprised at the large number of breaks there were. Also, the room was a lot bigger than the program room to go along with the huge number of people. But it was nice to see some familiar faces from Insanity like Chris, Tania, and Ariel. A few from T25 as well. The routine started off as a normal MAX 30 routine, with a rigorous warm up. But after the break, there was a 5-6 minute stretch, so the actual routine ends up being only 20 minutes. So I thought I'd knock it out of the park especially with all the breaks. I will say that I did not like the disorganization of the clock. What I mean by that is that Shaun T was very slip-shod with the time of the moves. Most of the time he would go over the thirty seconds he said each move was. But each move was anywhere from 25 to 45 seconds. And when we are doing a really tough move, it is nice to know the ending time will be the ending time. I'm just saying. But on the positive side, I liked the short circuits and the breaks between each round. However, the differences with the regular MAX 30 program were many. Moves were the same as in all the Insanity programs, nothing new or original, just a repackaging. But the move combinations in the individual circuits was genius. Mixing the upper body move with a lower body move and a strength/core move. As I said, I thought I'd crush this routine, but I actually didn't. My MAX OUT Time was 24:34 at the beginning of the Ski Abs. I couldn't even get into Plank. I was just so spent after the Push-Up Jacks I couldn't even begin the Ski Abs so I MAXED OUT! After that, I needed a break every two moves. I was just so spent. The last move, "Plank Punches" ended up being the odd time of 1 minute and 11 seconds. I needed a few Breaks just to make it all the way through. But despite all the negatives that I found in comparison to the actual program, I really liked Sweat Fest. I called them negatives, but they were not actually negatives. Rather, as I said, differences with something that I had gotten used to and was not ready for all the inconsistencies that existed therein. It was like they were still figuring out how to run the routines. A bit freestyle refreshing. Either way, I will most likely do this routine again and again because it got me sweating like crazy!
I wanted to do my abs but didn't want to go full on because I did on regular routine yesterday, but didn't want to miss two days of Abs because tomorrow is a mid-week recovery day, definitely no Abs tomorrow, so I got out my old faithful and added 5 reps to each move. I was handling it fine, but those extra five reps add up and I was dying by move seven. I actually had to rewind the DVD to stay with it a few times. And my abs were BURNING!!! Felt great and painful.
I did my regular Splits routine but again in dynamic mode. I think I like that better. It moves a little faster and I can push more and harder. But my hamstrings were really sore from yesterday, so I had to go a little slower. My Flow was right on. I started taking Fish Oil again and I think that that has had a great impact on my knee.
In the end, I torched a nice 826kcals. Not bad for a shorter workout.
The big thing today, though is that I finally got a new pair of workout shoes. I used them yesterday, but with resistance training, I didn't get to really push them. Today with MAX 30, I pushed them and they felt great. Below are a couple pics of my new and old shoes.
I have been looking for new workout shoes for a long time because the material was stretching and I had just about tightened the laces as tight as they would go to take in that space. I looked a lot but I just couldn't find a good fit or style or whatever. So I hit upon the idea of looking for badminton shoes. They provide very good lateral support and have just as good cushion as tennis shoes, plus they tread is smooth so they won't rip up my mat. I used my new shoes today for the first time on an intense and brutal routine, and I must say, they were awesome! I'm very happy with them.
Monday, April 17, 2017
4-17-17 HY: ChaLEAN Extreme - Burn Circuit 2 + Ab Burner + Splits + TCF.
4-17-17 HY: ChaLEAN Extreme - Burn Circuit 2 + Ab Burner + Splits + TCF.
I was planning to play tennis today after work, but the gym was occupied by a class, so that was a bust. But I wasn't too bummed because I could do the weights I was supposed to do yesterday. My schedule is going to be all over the place, but being flexible is the name of the game. Just do what you can and enjoy the journey.
A couple things about today's resistance routine, I was able to do more pull-ups than the last time, but the Switch Grip Pull-Up helped with that increase and the One-Arm Pull-Up was a double but in today's case a triple. I tried it with my stiffest resistance band, and I was able to do 4 reps with my right, but none with my left. So I switched back to the regular style which is putting my feet on a step ladder and pulling up with some assistance from my legs. Got six reps on each arm, but my right got that little extra burn in the beginning. I was following the program and the pace of Chalene, and man! I was getting so winded after each move about half way in. It was brutal. My forearms started to feel in on move 6. Bowler's Lunge with Single-Arm Row. Man, I was dying at the end of each set. Each move after that, I needed an extra few moments to recover. My back started to get that familiar ache with the 8th move, Forward-Lean Lunge with Double Row. Just 12kgs, but my grip strength was going and keeping my back flat was tough especially with that ache. The biggest shock was with move 4. Sumo Squat with Overhead Triceps Extension. I thought my triceps were pretty strong, but this is the only move that I didn't make all 12 reps. At the 9th rep, my tris were BURNING and I barely eeked out that 10th rep. For the last move I started off fine but by the last three reps the sweat was just pouring off my head and face. I don't ever remember that move being THAT tough. I felt the burn multiple times today. BOOOO YAAAA!!!
Went with an oldie but goodie today for abs. I thought it would serve as a good gauge for how weak or strong my core has become. I was able to get through all the moves pretty well without hitting failure, but I felt that warm burn coming on several times and that focused contraction hardening my abs especially with the weighted section. Felt good, but tough.
Splits routine today. Everything was on the same routine, but instead of just holding, I went fast to my stretch point, pushed it past with a few bounces, then moved on. No lingering on one move. I heard that static stretching is not very helpful went trying to increase flexibility. Rather dynamic stretching is better once I hit the stretch point. So, I'm going with that concept for now and see if I get any beneficial change. It felt good today, and I think I got really low and I liked seeing and feeling the bounce past the stretch point.
My Flow was very easy and smooth today. A little cautious with my knee, but zero pain so I was happy.
In the end, I torched a good 1050+kcals. I got exhausted several times, but my HR never topped 155bpm. Still in control.
I was planning to play tennis today after work, but the gym was occupied by a class, so that was a bust. But I wasn't too bummed because I could do the weights I was supposed to do yesterday. My schedule is going to be all over the place, but being flexible is the name of the game. Just do what you can and enjoy the journey.
A couple things about today's resistance routine, I was able to do more pull-ups than the last time, but the Switch Grip Pull-Up helped with that increase and the One-Arm Pull-Up was a double but in today's case a triple. I tried it with my stiffest resistance band, and I was able to do 4 reps with my right, but none with my left. So I switched back to the regular style which is putting my feet on a step ladder and pulling up with some assistance from my legs. Got six reps on each arm, but my right got that little extra burn in the beginning. I was following the program and the pace of Chalene, and man! I was getting so winded after each move about half way in. It was brutal. My forearms started to feel in on move 6. Bowler's Lunge with Single-Arm Row. Man, I was dying at the end of each set. Each move after that, I needed an extra few moments to recover. My back started to get that familiar ache with the 8th move, Forward-Lean Lunge with Double Row. Just 12kgs, but my grip strength was going and keeping my back flat was tough especially with that ache. The biggest shock was with move 4. Sumo Squat with Overhead Triceps Extension. I thought my triceps were pretty strong, but this is the only move that I didn't make all 12 reps. At the 9th rep, my tris were BURNING and I barely eeked out that 10th rep. For the last move I started off fine but by the last three reps the sweat was just pouring off my head and face. I don't ever remember that move being THAT tough. I felt the burn multiple times today. BOOOO YAAAA!!!
Went with an oldie but goodie today for abs. I thought it would serve as a good gauge for how weak or strong my core has become. I was able to get through all the moves pretty well without hitting failure, but I felt that warm burn coming on several times and that focused contraction hardening my abs especially with the weighted section. Felt good, but tough.
Splits routine today. Everything was on the same routine, but instead of just holding, I went fast to my stretch point, pushed it past with a few bounces, then moved on. No lingering on one move. I heard that static stretching is not very helpful went trying to increase flexibility. Rather dynamic stretching is better once I hit the stretch point. So, I'm going with that concept for now and see if I get any beneficial change. It felt good today, and I think I got really low and I liked seeing and feeling the bounce past the stretch point.
My Flow was very easy and smooth today. A little cautious with my knee, but zero pain so I was happy.
In the end, I torched a good 1050+kcals. I got exhausted several times, but my HR never topped 155bpm. Still in control.
Sunday, April 16, 2017
4-16-17 Tennis.
4-16-17 Tennis.
I was planning to do weights today, but my wife really wanted to play tennis. So, I thought I could do a double workout today. But by the time I got home, I was too tired and decided to call it a day. Also, I was intending to do my splits in the evening, but my daughter wanted to play, so I spent my evening with her. She is a bit under the weather so she wanted some attention, I guess. Who better to give her attention than her daddy!
Tennis was good. My wife is getting better and is starting to hit the ball with a little pace. So I started to hit some balls back with a little power. She is still working on timing her back swing so sometime she didn't make it, but often times, she got it back over the net. She was still able to run me around the court. We both had a good time. We started to play a set, but I spotted her a 1-5 score. I was coming back 3-5 when we had to vacate the court.
In the end, I torched a nice 880+kcals. Again, a tiring day, so I called it after tennis. I'll have to get in that stretch tomorrow.
I was planning to do weights today, but my wife really wanted to play tennis. So, I thought I could do a double workout today. But by the time I got home, I was too tired and decided to call it a day. Also, I was intending to do my splits in the evening, but my daughter wanted to play, so I spent my evening with her. She is a bit under the weather so she wanted some attention, I guess. Who better to give her attention than her daddy!
Tennis was good. My wife is getting better and is starting to hit the ball with a little pace. So I started to hit some balls back with a little power. She is still working on timing her back swing so sometime she didn't make it, but often times, she got it back over the net. She was still able to run me around the court. We both had a good time. We started to play a set, but I spotted her a 1-5 score. I was coming back 3-5 when we had to vacate the court.
In the end, I torched a nice 880+kcals. Again, a tiring day, so I called it after tennis. I'll have to get in that stretch tomorrow.
4-14-17 Pickle-Ball.
4-14-17 Pickle-Ball.
Today was Pickle-Ball day. Very competitive match today. We usually play four games, but today, we could only fit in three because they are getting longer. We played our longest game to date today. Our last first-to-fifteen game took just under thirty minutes. Fortunately, I was able to come out on top. The scores were 15-8, 13-15, 15-11. The games scores don't really tell the story of the match. But there were points in all three games when the score just didn't move. We kept trading serves. Then, finally one of us pulled forward but then the other one caught up. Those nail-biting games are the best.
In the end, I torched a good 1000+kcals. I wanted to do a stretch at home, but just didn't have the time once I got home. Also, I was still sore from the weights yesterday.
Today was Pickle-Ball day. Very competitive match today. We usually play four games, but today, we could only fit in three because they are getting longer. We played our longest game to date today. Our last first-to-fifteen game took just under thirty minutes. Fortunately, I was able to come out on top. The scores were 15-8, 13-15, 15-11. The games scores don't really tell the story of the match. But there were points in all three games when the score just didn't move. We kept trading serves. Then, finally one of us pulled forward but then the other one caught up. Those nail-biting games are the best.
In the end, I torched a good 1000+kcals. I wanted to do a stretch at home, but just didn't have the time once I got home. Also, I was still sore from the weights yesterday.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
4-13-17 HY: ChaLEAN Extreme - Burn Circuit 1 + Extreme Core Circuit + TCF + Unlock your Hip Flexors.
4-13-17 HY: ChaLEAN Extreme - Burn Circuit 1 + Extreme Core Circuit + TCF + Unlock your Hip Flexors.
Today was sort of a regular work day. But I was able to make it home a little earlier than usual. I was thinking I could do a full workout, but when I got home, I ended up talking with my wife for a while so I was pressed for time. But our talk was good so I'm happy either way. Normally I would do a one-off on a day like today, but I figured I just start the cycle and end it when it ends. As long as I get at least two resistance days in a week, I'll be happy. But I was anxious to get back into resistance training because I knew I was losing strength without it. So, to get back into it, I am going with a program that lit my love for weight training.
Since it has been a while since I did a full-on weight training routine and knowing I've lost strength, I decided to drop my weights down by 3-5kgs. You can see the comparison below in the picture. I also kept the interval Pull-Up moves, but my reps were way down. But now, since I am basically starting over again, I'm going for full range of motion on my Pull-Ups. All the way down and chin over the bar. On top of that, I'm going at a slower pace than just pumping out as many as I can until I fail. I will go at a slower pace and max out. Throughout this routine, I was feeling muscles I had long forgotten, and it felt good. I'm sticking with Chalene's slower pace per rep, too. The slow reps seem to bring on the burn with more intensity. I was surely feeling it today. I'm not going to do a full program, I'm just going to do half, so just two weeks per circuit instead of four. During this time, I hope to raise my Pull-Up count to around 10-12 reps. But it was tough today not only because of my inherent muscular weakness but also because of my left shoulder pain. I'm hoping that working the muscle will iron out the knots in my muscle or at least make it easier to knead out with my rumble roller. But speaking of my shoulder, I had to go a lot lighter to protect my shoulder, also, to improve my range of motion. And also, so I could do holds at the top of each rep, not just swing the dumbbells up and fall down. That is where the burn came from. I loved today's workout.
I wanted to do abs, too, but I was short on time, so I stuck with Chalene and did Extreme Core Circuit. This time, I got back to using the 2kg hand weights. Got a good burn with them. Then, I went right into the Flow, again, because of time issues. I planned to do the Unlock your Hip Flexors after my night class. I did the modified version because I got home late and wanted to get to bed early. Then I finished off the main workout with a nice Flow.
In the end, I torched a good 898kcals. Feel the burn with the weights!!
Today was sort of a regular work day. But I was able to make it home a little earlier than usual. I was thinking I could do a full workout, but when I got home, I ended up talking with my wife for a while so I was pressed for time. But our talk was good so I'm happy either way. Normally I would do a one-off on a day like today, but I figured I just start the cycle and end it when it ends. As long as I get at least two resistance days in a week, I'll be happy. But I was anxious to get back into resistance training because I knew I was losing strength without it. So, to get back into it, I am going with a program that lit my love for weight training.
Since it has been a while since I did a full-on weight training routine and knowing I've lost strength, I decided to drop my weights down by 3-5kgs. You can see the comparison below in the picture. I also kept the interval Pull-Up moves, but my reps were way down. But now, since I am basically starting over again, I'm going for full range of motion on my Pull-Ups. All the way down and chin over the bar. On top of that, I'm going at a slower pace than just pumping out as many as I can until I fail. I will go at a slower pace and max out. Throughout this routine, I was feeling muscles I had long forgotten, and it felt good. I'm sticking with Chalene's slower pace per rep, too. The slow reps seem to bring on the burn with more intensity. I was surely feeling it today. I'm not going to do a full program, I'm just going to do half, so just two weeks per circuit instead of four. During this time, I hope to raise my Pull-Up count to around 10-12 reps. But it was tough today not only because of my inherent muscular weakness but also because of my left shoulder pain. I'm hoping that working the muscle will iron out the knots in my muscle or at least make it easier to knead out with my rumble roller. But speaking of my shoulder, I had to go a lot lighter to protect my shoulder, also, to improve my range of motion. And also, so I could do holds at the top of each rep, not just swing the dumbbells up and fall down. That is where the burn came from. I loved today's workout.
I wanted to do abs, too, but I was short on time, so I stuck with Chalene and did Extreme Core Circuit. This time, I got back to using the 2kg hand weights. Got a good burn with them. Then, I went right into the Flow, again, because of time issues. I planned to do the Unlock your Hip Flexors after my night class. I did the modified version because I got home late and wanted to get to bed early. Then I finished off the main workout with a nice Flow.
In the end, I torched a good 898kcals. Feel the burn with the weights!!
4-12-17 HY: P90X3 - X3 Yoga + TCF.
4-12-17 HY: P90X3 - X3 Yoga + TCF.
I think MAX 30 was wearing on me. I mean, I loved the program and the individual routines, but doing that intense of a workout five days a week with a day of intense sports on another day and taking only one off day, WHEW!!! I think a month at a time is all my body would allow. After the first month, I got sick with the flu. Then I was feeling a bit worn out at the end of the second month and needed a few off days at the end to make it.
SOOOOO, Today was a treasure!!!
I brought back my Mid-Week Recovery Day! It has been at least a ten weeks since I last took a recovery day so I was ready for this one. I also wanted to get back into yoga. I was curious as to how I would do on different moves or poses. The big question for me was this, with my shoulder injury, would I be able to do the Wrap move. Answer: YES!!! I was actually surprised that I could do it. And I was able to do it without too much effort, as far as being able to grab my hands. There was a lot of stress on the front leg, but that has always been. Half Moon? I had a little bit of a balance issue on my right side but nailed it on the left. I was also wondering about Camel Pose. NAILED IT!!! It all went by too fast and the 30 minutes was gone. Let me tell you, 30 minutes of MAX 30 and 30 minutes of X3 Yoga present time in a very different manner. One just flies by while the other gets you on your knees praying for it to end. But both are awesome!
I had a great Yoga session and I had a great Flow session to end today's workout. Everything just seemed to fit into place. Now the question is, "What to do tomorrow?"
I was wearing my HRM, but the burn was of no consequence today. But just for the record's sake...
In the end, I burned just under 300kcals in 45 minutes. Great recovery day, and happy to have it back!
I think MAX 30 was wearing on me. I mean, I loved the program and the individual routines, but doing that intense of a workout five days a week with a day of intense sports on another day and taking only one off day, WHEW!!! I think a month at a time is all my body would allow. After the first month, I got sick with the flu. Then I was feeling a bit worn out at the end of the second month and needed a few off days at the end to make it.
SOOOOO, Today was a treasure!!!
I brought back my Mid-Week Recovery Day! It has been at least a ten weeks since I last took a recovery day so I was ready for this one. I also wanted to get back into yoga. I was curious as to how I would do on different moves or poses. The big question for me was this, with my shoulder injury, would I be able to do the Wrap move. Answer: YES!!! I was actually surprised that I could do it. And I was able to do it without too much effort, as far as being able to grab my hands. There was a lot of stress on the front leg, but that has always been. Half Moon? I had a little bit of a balance issue on my right side but nailed it on the left. I was also wondering about Camel Pose. NAILED IT!!! It all went by too fast and the 30 minutes was gone. Let me tell you, 30 minutes of MAX 30 and 30 minutes of X3 Yoga present time in a very different manner. One just flies by while the other gets you on your knees praying for it to end. But both are awesome!
I had a great Yoga session and I had a great Flow session to end today's workout. Everything just seemed to fit into place. Now the question is, "What to do tomorrow?"
I was wearing my HRM, but the burn was of no consequence today. But just for the record's sake...
In the end, I burned just under 300kcals in 45 minutes. Great recovery day, and happy to have it back!
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
4-11-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round TWO + 360 Abs + Splits + TCF.
4-11-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round TWO + 360 Abs + Splits + TCF.
This is it! My final routine of the 60 Day program of Insanity MAX 30. Friday Fight Round TWO!!! My desire to crush this routine was very strong, but at the same time, coming off two very disappointing performances in MAX OUT SWEAT and MAX OUT STRENGTH in which I lost time over my previous run was playing on my mind. But I decided to just put that aside and play a little psychological trick on myself. What I did was play the Modifier Track and I told myself that if things got too tough, I could just start to modify. Shaun T said that in this routine he would get us to MAX OUT faster than any other routine. That was true, but not for MAX OUT, rather, it was for my second wind. After the warm up which was a good one, IRON LEGS was the first move. I started to feel it right then but I made it through. Then, Floor Hops. I almost lost it there, but just the thought of tapping out at six minutes pushed me on. Luckily I got through it and the moves from there were a little better. Then, Hit The Floor Tuck Jumps came around and I almost lost it there again. It was around the last few moves of the first circuit that I felt that second wind kick in and I got the burst of energy I needed to make it to the first break. The moves in the second circuit are more full body with a lot of burpee moves and the like so I was handling them pretty well. Then the move that killed me rolled around. Genie Tuck Jumps! I had just finished a tough move, but this one, I tried one rep, but couldn't even get my legs up or my feet off the ground. Then I just crumpled to my knees. It was over. However, I felt great because I got passed my last max out time of 20:51. My MAX OUT Time today was 21:51. I beat my last time by a whole minute!!! But I was totally spent. I needed an extra 15-20 seconds between moves to recover. But I was able to power through the strength moves and the core moves to finish strong. I'm glad I was successful on reaching my goal and surpassing it.
I needed a few minutes to walk off the tiredness before starting in on Abs. I've done 360 Abs only once before, but it quickly became my favorite ab routine of the program. My MAX OUT Time was 3:10. It still is tough, but the burn comes quickly and stays a long time. The idea of hitting the whole core really resonates with me. This is the first routine that really works the back part of the core with more than just a move or two. It got me good!
I went back to my regular Splits routine today but did it in more of a dynamic way. I used to hold each pose for a minute, but today, I held the move for about five seconds at the lowest point and then shifted. And I did that about 4-5 times more than before. I felt like that style is pushing me lower faster now. For my Flow, because I've had some seriously painful episodes in the middle of my Flow, I used my strap knee brace and it worked perfectly. No knee pain at all during and Flow.
In the end, I torched a solid 1100kcals. I am so happy to have finished MAX 30. Especially since my schedule is going to be getting weird with a tennis day and a Pickle-Ball day in one week. At home, I'll do mainly weights, and I get to bring back my mid-week recovery routine. First one will be tomorrow. Getting back to Yoga. I wonder why Shaun T doesn't push a yoga type routine more. Chalene and Tony do, and it is great. But one thing I want to do is to keep my endurance up and the strength in my calves and arches, so, I'll do at least one Insanity-based workout or T25 routine each week. Back to the HYBRID!
This is it! My final routine of the 60 Day program of Insanity MAX 30. Friday Fight Round TWO!!! My desire to crush this routine was very strong, but at the same time, coming off two very disappointing performances in MAX OUT SWEAT and MAX OUT STRENGTH in which I lost time over my previous run was playing on my mind. But I decided to just put that aside and play a little psychological trick on myself. What I did was play the Modifier Track and I told myself that if things got too tough, I could just start to modify. Shaun T said that in this routine he would get us to MAX OUT faster than any other routine. That was true, but not for MAX OUT, rather, it was for my second wind. After the warm up which was a good one, IRON LEGS was the first move. I started to feel it right then but I made it through. Then, Floor Hops. I almost lost it there, but just the thought of tapping out at six minutes pushed me on. Luckily I got through it and the moves from there were a little better. Then, Hit The Floor Tuck Jumps came around and I almost lost it there again. It was around the last few moves of the first circuit that I felt that second wind kick in and I got the burst of energy I needed to make it to the first break. The moves in the second circuit are more full body with a lot of burpee moves and the like so I was handling them pretty well. Then the move that killed me rolled around. Genie Tuck Jumps! I had just finished a tough move, but this one, I tried one rep, but couldn't even get my legs up or my feet off the ground. Then I just crumpled to my knees. It was over. However, I felt great because I got passed my last max out time of 20:51. My MAX OUT Time today was 21:51. I beat my last time by a whole minute!!! But I was totally spent. I needed an extra 15-20 seconds between moves to recover. But I was able to power through the strength moves and the core moves to finish strong. I'm glad I was successful on reaching my goal and surpassing it.
I needed a few minutes to walk off the tiredness before starting in on Abs. I've done 360 Abs only once before, but it quickly became my favorite ab routine of the program. My MAX OUT Time was 3:10. It still is tough, but the burn comes quickly and stays a long time. The idea of hitting the whole core really resonates with me. This is the first routine that really works the back part of the core with more than just a move or two. It got me good!
I went back to my regular Splits routine today but did it in more of a dynamic way. I used to hold each pose for a minute, but today, I held the move for about five seconds at the lowest point and then shifted. And I did that about 4-5 times more than before. I felt like that style is pushing me lower faster now. For my Flow, because I've had some seriously painful episodes in the middle of my Flow, I used my strap knee brace and it worked perfectly. No knee pain at all during and Flow.
In the end, I torched a solid 1100kcals. I am so happy to have finished MAX 30. Especially since my schedule is going to be getting weird with a tennis day and a Pickle-Ball day in one week. At home, I'll do mainly weights, and I get to bring back my mid-week recovery routine. First one will be tomorrow. Getting back to Yoga. I wonder why Shaun T doesn't push a yoga type routine more. Chalene and Tony do, and it is great. But one thing I want to do is to keep my endurance up and the strength in my calves and arches, so, I'll do at least one Insanity-based workout or T25 routine each week. Back to the HYBRID!
Monday, April 10, 2017
4-10-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - MAX OUT STRENGTH + Weights - Biceps + Unlock your Hip Flexors + TCF.
4-10-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - MAX OUT STRENGTH + Weights - Biceps + Unlock your Hip Flexors + TCF.
Today was my first official day back at work and in the classroom. Had two classes in the afternoon and of all my classes in a week, I dislike these classes the most. I teach English in Japan, and if there is one thing that is painfully clear, teaching student who want to learn English and teaching students who have to take English class because it is a required course in their "non-English" major so they don't like English and for the most part don't really care whether or not they learn it or not, is very different. Today, I taught the latter type of students. So, I basically have to take out my "Entertainer" skills just to keep them interested. But when the admin is preventing teachers from using their creativity by imposing various regulations, it gets even more tedious. But for the rest of the week, I get kids that at least are in school to learn English so their motivation is a lot better. But it is extremely tiring to teach students who are uninterested from the beginning. So when I got home, I was tired. But I knew I was in for an intense workout so I was happy.
MAX OUT STRENGTH, Last time, I was able to break through and get past the Push-Up circuit. Then I was able to make it all the way to the final circuit with no break. But I eventually maxed out at 25:20. I think that was the second move of the last circuit. I was hoping to get all the way to the end, but to make a long story short, I didn't. I barely made it past my first max out time a month ago of 12:26. My MAX OUT Time today was 12:35 on Push-Up Jacks. The same move as the first time. I had only ten seconds left, but I just couldn't go anymore. I was maxed out. But this max out was more of a "Bloop" than a "Die". As I was nearing the end of the move, I stopped for just a couple of seconds too long between reps and then that was it. Just that extra stoppage time doomed me. But I just couldn't keep the movement going. My arms were just too burned out. Then after that, I took a lot of break during the next four moves. I was able to crush the core circuit and it turn, it crushed me. No mid-set breaks! But the last triceps circuit killed me again with all those Triceps Push-Ups. So, I had to take a few more breaks and mid-set breaks. But I made it to the end and felt the same as I have every other time I did this routine. Arms were unbalanced. So, before doing the cooldown, I added some Biceps weights.
I did a few extra moves today and did it based on reps instead of time like in the past. I still used the 7.5kgs but the moves were as follows: Curls, Alt. Curls, Hammer Curls, Alt. Cross-Body Hammer Curls, Concentration Curls, Static Arm Curls, In Curls/out Hammer Curls-Out Curls/in Hammer 360 Curls, Hammer Curls, Speed Alt. Curls. At the end of that, my arms were feeling that major pump. Good session.
Then, I moved right into Unlock your Hip Flexors. It has been a few days since I did the whole routine, so now, an hour plus after my workout, my hip flexors are still feeling it. Hopefully, they are opening up. My Flows started out well, but then I got a serious tweak in my right knee and had to adjust. I'm going to need the brace next time for sure.
In the end, I torched a solid 1164kcals. I hope I don't feel it too much tomorrow. I'm keeping my fingers crossed to I can finish MAX 30 tomorrow with Friday Fight Round 2.
Today was my first official day back at work and in the classroom. Had two classes in the afternoon and of all my classes in a week, I dislike these classes the most. I teach English in Japan, and if there is one thing that is painfully clear, teaching student who want to learn English and teaching students who have to take English class because it is a required course in their "non-English" major so they don't like English and for the most part don't really care whether or not they learn it or not, is very different. Today, I taught the latter type of students. So, I basically have to take out my "Entertainer" skills just to keep them interested. But when the admin is preventing teachers from using their creativity by imposing various regulations, it gets even more tedious. But for the rest of the week, I get kids that at least are in school to learn English so their motivation is a lot better. But it is extremely tiring to teach students who are uninterested from the beginning. So when I got home, I was tired. But I knew I was in for an intense workout so I was happy.
MAX OUT STRENGTH, Last time, I was able to break through and get past the Push-Up circuit. Then I was able to make it all the way to the final circuit with no break. But I eventually maxed out at 25:20. I think that was the second move of the last circuit. I was hoping to get all the way to the end, but to make a long story short, I didn't. I barely made it past my first max out time a month ago of 12:26. My MAX OUT Time today was 12:35 on Push-Up Jacks. The same move as the first time. I had only ten seconds left, but I just couldn't go anymore. I was maxed out. But this max out was more of a "Bloop" than a "Die". As I was nearing the end of the move, I stopped for just a couple of seconds too long between reps and then that was it. Just that extra stoppage time doomed me. But I just couldn't keep the movement going. My arms were just too burned out. Then after that, I took a lot of break during the next four moves. I was able to crush the core circuit and it turn, it crushed me. No mid-set breaks! But the last triceps circuit killed me again with all those Triceps Push-Ups. So, I had to take a few more breaks and mid-set breaks. But I made it to the end and felt the same as I have every other time I did this routine. Arms were unbalanced. So, before doing the cooldown, I added some Biceps weights.
I did a few extra moves today and did it based on reps instead of time like in the past. I still used the 7.5kgs but the moves were as follows: Curls, Alt. Curls, Hammer Curls, Alt. Cross-Body Hammer Curls, Concentration Curls, Static Arm Curls, In Curls/out Hammer Curls-Out Curls/in Hammer 360 Curls, Hammer Curls, Speed Alt. Curls. At the end of that, my arms were feeling that major pump. Good session.
Then, I moved right into Unlock your Hip Flexors. It has been a few days since I did the whole routine, so now, an hour plus after my workout, my hip flexors are still feeling it. Hopefully, they are opening up. My Flows started out well, but then I got a serious tweak in my right knee and had to adjust. I'm going to need the brace next time for sure.
In the end, I torched a solid 1164kcals. I hope I don't feel it too much tomorrow. I'm keeping my fingers crossed to I can finish MAX 30 tomorrow with Friday Fight Round 2.
4-09-17 Tennis.
4-09-17 Tennis.
If the saying, "Plans were meant to be broken" ever became popular, I'd be the poster boy for it. Especially these past couple weeks. I have a plan, but other things come up suddenly and I'm forced to adapt. Don't get me wrong, I am not upset or anything, but there was a time when I would have been. But that time is in the past. Now, I just roll with the winds of change. Today, I was planning to do MAX OUT STRENGTH, but the weather was so nice, well, not that nice, but at least it wasn't raining like cats and dogs. So my wife suggested we play tennis. So I jumped at the chance. We made a reservation and went to play tennis.
Our reservation was at 6 pm so as we started to play, visibility was getting lower. We tried to turn on the lights, but for some reason, they didn't turn on. So, I took a nice little jog to the park office and asked them to take care of it. It was a nice jog from and to the tennis courts, probably a short kilometer. Finally, the lights came on and we were able to continue playing with the ability to see the ball. My wife has made a lot of improvements and really developed her strokes. She is still not ready to return stronger shots, but she is getting her own power under control. Her accuracy is also getting better. At this point, I am still feeding her the ball and she is making me run. So I give her the ball and she tries to hit winners on me. I hit approach shots right to her and she tries to pass me, or make me volley. We both had a good time. Because of the problem with the lights, we were able to play a little longer than our reservation. We were lucky because no one was after us so we could stay a bit longer.
I was intending to at least to MAX 30 Pulse and then stretch when I got home, but again, those plans were busted by a daughter wanting to play with her daddy. How could I refuse? I ended up not having time to do anything else. So today, it was just tennis.
In the end, I burned a good 761kcals. Not as intense as MAX 30, but definitely more fun.
If the saying, "Plans were meant to be broken" ever became popular, I'd be the poster boy for it. Especially these past couple weeks. I have a plan, but other things come up suddenly and I'm forced to adapt. Don't get me wrong, I am not upset or anything, but there was a time when I would have been. But that time is in the past. Now, I just roll with the winds of change. Today, I was planning to do MAX OUT STRENGTH, but the weather was so nice, well, not that nice, but at least it wasn't raining like cats and dogs. So my wife suggested we play tennis. So I jumped at the chance. We made a reservation and went to play tennis.
Our reservation was at 6 pm so as we started to play, visibility was getting lower. We tried to turn on the lights, but for some reason, they didn't turn on. So, I took a nice little jog to the park office and asked them to take care of it. It was a nice jog from and to the tennis courts, probably a short kilometer. Finally, the lights came on and we were able to continue playing with the ability to see the ball. My wife has made a lot of improvements and really developed her strokes. She is still not ready to return stronger shots, but she is getting her own power under control. Her accuracy is also getting better. At this point, I am still feeding her the ball and she is making me run. So I give her the ball and she tries to hit winners on me. I hit approach shots right to her and she tries to pass me, or make me volley. We both had a good time. Because of the problem with the lights, we were able to play a little longer than our reservation. We were lucky because no one was after us so we could stay a bit longer.
I was intending to at least to MAX 30 Pulse and then stretch when I got home, but again, those plans were busted by a daughter wanting to play with her daddy. How could I refuse? I ended up not having time to do anything else. So today, it was just tennis.
In the end, I burned a good 761kcals. Not as intense as MAX 30, but definitely more fun.
Sunday, April 9, 2017
4-08-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - MAX OUT SWEAT + 360 Abs + Splits + TCF.
4-08-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - MAX OUT SWEAT + 360 Abs + Splits + TCF.
After taking 2 full days off to rest my shoulder and get treatment, I just couldn't not workout another day. I was so antsy especially at night as I was trying to sleep. I just felt like something was missing from my day. So, I finally couldn't take it and after today's rehab session, I asked my doc if I could workout. Basically, he said, yes, but don't over do it. I could reinjure my shoulder or aggravate it which would make the recovery process that much longer. So, with that in mind, I proceeded to get ready for my workout.
My biggest worry was that I will have lost a lot of my stamina because of two off days in a row, something I haven't done for no reason is years. I know my injury is a legitimate reason, but still, I feel the loss of those two days. Anyway, SWEAT is 99% cardio so it is the perfect routine for me to do at this time. Past max out times were 19:36, 21:10, and 24:32. I know it was a tall order, but I was hoping I could get passed the third time, but I was preparing for only getting passed the first. No suspense, I eeked out a total pass. My MAX OUT Time was 25:05 just as I was beginning the SCISSOR "X" move in the second round. Freerunner was tough enough, but the fast footwork and the quick jumps, that was too much today. I was actually surprised that I made it this far. But the even more surprising thing is that I don't recall any time during the workout that I was even considering tapping out until I hit the wall at 25-minutes. I really like all the circuits and the Power moves in this routine. Tough, but not impossible. Only if you allow it to be. But I was just spent after my max out. I was able to only do two more moves before I had to take another break. Then, I took a lot of breaks after that. I sweat gallons!
I tried the final new ab routine. I actually like this one more than the other routines because it is tough and brings the burn more subtly. Abs from all directions! I really like the concept. I especially like the fact that it brings in more lower back moves which make it really core than just abs. That Butterfly move is brutal. My face got lower and lower to the ground as the move progressed. I will definitely be doing this one again.
I got a really late start, so I just worked on my hamstrings and inner thighs. I want to keep those areas as loose and flexible as possible. The Flows were great. Still got it!
In the end, I torched a solid 1012kcals. Totally bushed today.
After taking 2 full days off to rest my shoulder and get treatment, I just couldn't not workout another day. I was so antsy especially at night as I was trying to sleep. I just felt like something was missing from my day. So, I finally couldn't take it and after today's rehab session, I asked my doc if I could workout. Basically, he said, yes, but don't over do it. I could reinjure my shoulder or aggravate it which would make the recovery process that much longer. So, with that in mind, I proceeded to get ready for my workout.
My biggest worry was that I will have lost a lot of my stamina because of two off days in a row, something I haven't done for no reason is years. I know my injury is a legitimate reason, but still, I feel the loss of those two days. Anyway, SWEAT is 99% cardio so it is the perfect routine for me to do at this time. Past max out times were 19:36, 21:10, and 24:32. I know it was a tall order, but I was hoping I could get passed the third time, but I was preparing for only getting passed the first. No suspense, I eeked out a total pass. My MAX OUT Time was 25:05 just as I was beginning the SCISSOR "X" move in the second round. Freerunner was tough enough, but the fast footwork and the quick jumps, that was too much today. I was actually surprised that I made it this far. But the even more surprising thing is that I don't recall any time during the workout that I was even considering tapping out until I hit the wall at 25-minutes. I really like all the circuits and the Power moves in this routine. Tough, but not impossible. Only if you allow it to be. But I was just spent after my max out. I was able to only do two more moves before I had to take another break. Then, I took a lot of breaks after that. I sweat gallons!
I tried the final new ab routine. I actually like this one more than the other routines because it is tough and brings the burn more subtly. Abs from all directions! I really like the concept. I especially like the fact that it brings in more lower back moves which make it really core than just abs. That Butterfly move is brutal. My face got lower and lower to the ground as the move progressed. I will definitely be doing this one again.
I got a really late start, so I just worked on my hamstrings and inner thighs. I want to keep those areas as loose and flexible as possible. The Flows were great. Still got it!
In the end, I torched a solid 1012kcals. Totally bushed today.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
4-05-17 HY: Pickle-Ball + Golf + TCF.
4-05-17 HY: Pickle-Ball + Golf + TCF.
Before I get into today's activities, I have to explain about yesterday's activities. You will notice that I did not post a workout for yesterday. That's because yesterday was the first day in my recent to mid-memory that I did not do any workout activity despite having a regular workout scheduled. I was so stoked about finishing out MAX 30 this week, but it looks like I'm going to have to extend it a little into the next week or do a Saturday workout. Anyway, what happened? Well, I got off work early and got home early so I could get my workout done early so I could relax and spend some time with my family. But just as I walked into the front door, my wife asked me to go with her and my daughter shopping at the very distant shopping mall. I knew was going to be rush hour soon and just going and getting back would be close to two hours and it was already almost 5 pm. I was hesitant, and even said, "Naw, you guys can go." But then my daughter piped in and said, "Come on, Daddy! Let's go!" How could I say no to that? So I went with my girls shopping. They had very definite items on their shopping list so I was holding out hope that I might get back before it was too late to do a workout so I could at least get in my MAX 30. Well, long story short, we didn't get back until close to 11 pm. Too late to do anything. But, actually, I didn't NOT do anything. I was actually doing a lot of walking while we were shopping. I should have worn my pedometer, but by the end of the evening, I was very tired and my lower back was aching. So I think I was able to walk off a few hundred kilo calories. Although I missed my workout... NO REGRETS!!! I had a great time with my girls.
Today, was Pickle-Ball day! I ended the last session with a huge loss so I wanted to get some revenge for that. Unfortunately, things didn't work out that way. I kind of got off to a slow start and promptly lost the first two games, 9-15, 8-15. Well, I shouldn't say "promptly" because the games took over 35-minutes long. I was getting winded quickly and my legs were feeling the soreness from yesterday's walking. I was a bit distracted in the second game because, near the beginning, close to 15 of the office staff walked into the gym to arrange some equipment for the next day's activities. I just happened to be on the side where if I hit a passing shot the ball would go to where the staff was, so I wasn't going for the shots like I normally would have done. But I'm not going to say that is why I lost because I should have found another way to win. Anyway, I really didn't want to end the day getting bageled so I dug down and became more aggressive. We both hit some awesome shots from then on, but I came out just a little ahead and I took the last two games, 15-5, 15-11. One particular shot sort of brought the house down in my mind. I served the ball and he returned it sharply down the line. I ran the length of the baseline to get the ball as he rushed the net. I lunged at the ball and lobbed it back over his head cross court. I just stood there watching the ball come down just getting out of the reach of a smash and well inside the court. I had been trying to hit that shot all day, but it kept going way out. Finally nailed it! It was a great match ending in a two games to two tie.
I was thinking of doing a double workout to make up for yesterday, but I didn't like how it thrashed me last week, so I decided against it.
When I got home, I was relaxing with my girls watching some TV, when my daughter said, "Daddy, let's go play golf." She had mentioned going to the local driving range last night, but I didn't think she remembered, but she did. Again, how could I say no? Plus, she wanted to do this with me, so I wasn't about to let that opportunity to slip away. On top of that, tonight was her last day of vacation so I could not deny her her one last fun activity of her vacation. So, we when to the driving range. The last time we went was almost four years ago when she was an elementary school student. At that time, she got lucky a few times and hit a good shot here and there, but there was no power and her balls rarely traveled passed the 50-yard marker. But now that she has been playing Field Hockey for the past year in high school, she felt that she could do better and wanted the chance to prove herself. We were there for almost two hours. The first hour was much like four years ago, but then she hit her stride and her shots because more and more consistent. Regularly going 100-150 yards. Several went straight, but she sort of has a slice going on. We'll fix that later. It has been a while since I played as well, but I was pointing the ball long and straight. It felt good to smack that tiny white ball again. We had a great time. Now, as I type this, my golf related muscles are screaming out, especially my core. I did a round of Flows when I got home, and then that was it for the day.
In the end, I torched a nice 1000+kcals after the Pickle-Ball. Tomorrow is my school's entrance ceremony. And so it begins. I will have to finish MAX 30 by Sunday, or it will take a few days longer until I finish it. My workout schedule will be drastically changed from next week because the new Pickle-Ball day will be Friday, and I will possibly be playing tennis on Monday. More on that later. The days in between will be weights and cardio. I thinking ChaLEAN Extreme and a mix of T25 and a mix of the Insanities. This was a great week to do all this extra stuff because I had/have no night classes. All that starts next week.
Oh, and finally, here is my March workout calendar. Busy month, March was.
Before I get into today's activities, I have to explain about yesterday's activities. You will notice that I did not post a workout for yesterday. That's because yesterday was the first day in my recent to mid-memory that I did not do any workout activity despite having a regular workout scheduled. I was so stoked about finishing out MAX 30 this week, but it looks like I'm going to have to extend it a little into the next week or do a Saturday workout. Anyway, what happened? Well, I got off work early and got home early so I could get my workout done early so I could relax and spend some time with my family. But just as I walked into the front door, my wife asked me to go with her and my daughter shopping at the very distant shopping mall. I knew was going to be rush hour soon and just going and getting back would be close to two hours and it was already almost 5 pm. I was hesitant, and even said, "Naw, you guys can go." But then my daughter piped in and said, "Come on, Daddy! Let's go!" How could I say no to that? So I went with my girls shopping. They had very definite items on their shopping list so I was holding out hope that I might get back before it was too late to do a workout so I could at least get in my MAX 30. Well, long story short, we didn't get back until close to 11 pm. Too late to do anything. But, actually, I didn't NOT do anything. I was actually doing a lot of walking while we were shopping. I should have worn my pedometer, but by the end of the evening, I was very tired and my lower back was aching. So I think I was able to walk off a few hundred kilo calories. Although I missed my workout... NO REGRETS!!! I had a great time with my girls.
Today, was Pickle-Ball day! I ended the last session with a huge loss so I wanted to get some revenge for that. Unfortunately, things didn't work out that way. I kind of got off to a slow start and promptly lost the first two games, 9-15, 8-15. Well, I shouldn't say "promptly" because the games took over 35-minutes long. I was getting winded quickly and my legs were feeling the soreness from yesterday's walking. I was a bit distracted in the second game because, near the beginning, close to 15 of the office staff walked into the gym to arrange some equipment for the next day's activities. I just happened to be on the side where if I hit a passing shot the ball would go to where the staff was, so I wasn't going for the shots like I normally would have done. But I'm not going to say that is why I lost because I should have found another way to win. Anyway, I really didn't want to end the day getting bageled so I dug down and became more aggressive. We both hit some awesome shots from then on, but I came out just a little ahead and I took the last two games, 15-5, 15-11. One particular shot sort of brought the house down in my mind. I served the ball and he returned it sharply down the line. I ran the length of the baseline to get the ball as he rushed the net. I lunged at the ball and lobbed it back over his head cross court. I just stood there watching the ball come down just getting out of the reach of a smash and well inside the court. I had been trying to hit that shot all day, but it kept going way out. Finally nailed it! It was a great match ending in a two games to two tie.
I was thinking of doing a double workout to make up for yesterday, but I didn't like how it thrashed me last week, so I decided against it.
When I got home, I was relaxing with my girls watching some TV, when my daughter said, "Daddy, let's go play golf." She had mentioned going to the local driving range last night, but I didn't think she remembered, but she did. Again, how could I say no? Plus, she wanted to do this with me, so I wasn't about to let that opportunity to slip away. On top of that, tonight was her last day of vacation so I could not deny her her one last fun activity of her vacation. So, we when to the driving range. The last time we went was almost four years ago when she was an elementary school student. At that time, she got lucky a few times and hit a good shot here and there, but there was no power and her balls rarely traveled passed the 50-yard marker. But now that she has been playing Field Hockey for the past year in high school, she felt that she could do better and wanted the chance to prove herself. We were there for almost two hours. The first hour was much like four years ago, but then she hit her stride and her shots because more and more consistent. Regularly going 100-150 yards. Several went straight, but she sort of has a slice going on. We'll fix that later. It has been a while since I played as well, but I was pointing the ball long and straight. It felt good to smack that tiny white ball again. We had a great time. Now, as I type this, my golf related muscles are screaming out, especially my core. I did a round of Flows when I got home, and then that was it for the day.
In the end, I torched a nice 1000+kcals after the Pickle-Ball. Tomorrow is my school's entrance ceremony. And so it begins. I will have to finish MAX 30 by Sunday, or it will take a few days longer until I finish it. My workout schedule will be drastically changed from next week because the new Pickle-Ball day will be Friday, and I will possibly be playing tennis on Monday. More on that later. The days in between will be weights and cardio. I thinking ChaLEAN Extreme and a mix of T25 and a mix of the Insanities. This was a great week to do all this extra stuff because I had/have no night classes. All that starts next week.
Oh, and finally, here is my March workout calendar. Busy month, March was.
Monday, April 3, 2017
4-03-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 MAX OUT POWER + Splits + TCF.
4-03-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 MAX OUT POWER + Splits + TCF.
Back to work. But it was mainly meetings. But here is the rub, last night we had guests and it went past midnight. And by the time I got to bed, it was past 1 am. I woke up tired and sleepy. Feeling sleepy on the drive to work was is a bit dangerous so I was blasting music and singing (if you can call what I do singing). Then, I could hardly stay awake during my meetings. At our break, I took a brisk walk around the campus to get my blood flowing and that seemed to help in the second half of the meetings. Then more meetings in the afternoon after lunch. I was able to get home a little earlier but I was still feeling sleepy and tired. I sort of nodded off while relaxing watching the finals of the Miami Open. After watching the first set, I went to get ready for my workout.
I wanted to CRUSH this routine, but I know that the Push-Up circuit was standing in my way. The warm up and the next circuit were okay, but I started to feel the burn in my quads a lot earlier than previous workouts. I wasn't feeling it, but I pushed on. During the Push-Up circuit, I lost it. I couldn't push past my last max out time. My previous max out times were 11:38, 12:36, and 13:10. Today, my MAX OUT Time was 12:26. I was so disappointed. I think this is the first time in the whole program that I lost time. I regressed. I really let myself down on this one. I was VERY not happy. I took several breaks after that. But I ended up adding only about 6 minutes to the main routine time. I just didn't feel it today. But I pushed through and did the best I could all the way to the end.
No abs today so I went back to my regular Splits routine. But I shortened it a bit because I read or was told that dynamic stretching is better than static stretching, so I pushed each move to the limit then pulsed to the next position. That cut about 10 minutes off the routine. From now on, I'll alternate my Splits and the Unlock routines. My Flow was on point. I'm getting better at positioning myself so as not to put too much pressure on my knee.
Today was disappointing, but I'm over it. Tomorrow is a new day. I'm going to get more sleep tonight and come back stronger.
In the end, I torched just under 700kcals. Not bad for a shorter day.
Back to work. But it was mainly meetings. But here is the rub, last night we had guests and it went past midnight. And by the time I got to bed, it was past 1 am. I woke up tired and sleepy. Feeling sleepy on the drive to work was is a bit dangerous so I was blasting music and singing (if you can call what I do singing). Then, I could hardly stay awake during my meetings. At our break, I took a brisk walk around the campus to get my blood flowing and that seemed to help in the second half of the meetings. Then more meetings in the afternoon after lunch. I was able to get home a little earlier but I was still feeling sleepy and tired. I sort of nodded off while relaxing watching the finals of the Miami Open. After watching the first set, I went to get ready for my workout.
I wanted to CRUSH this routine, but I know that the Push-Up circuit was standing in my way. The warm up and the next circuit were okay, but I started to feel the burn in my quads a lot earlier than previous workouts. I wasn't feeling it, but I pushed on. During the Push-Up circuit, I lost it. I couldn't push past my last max out time. My previous max out times were 11:38, 12:36, and 13:10. Today, my MAX OUT Time was 12:26. I was so disappointed. I think this is the first time in the whole program that I lost time. I regressed. I really let myself down on this one. I was VERY not happy. I took several breaks after that. But I ended up adding only about 6 minutes to the main routine time. I just didn't feel it today. But I pushed through and did the best I could all the way to the end.
No abs today so I went back to my regular Splits routine. But I shortened it a bit because I read or was told that dynamic stretching is better than static stretching, so I pushed each move to the limit then pulsed to the next position. That cut about 10 minutes off the routine. From now on, I'll alternate my Splits and the Unlock routines. My Flow was on point. I'm getting better at positioning myself so as not to put too much pressure on my knee.
Today was disappointing, but I'm over it. Tomorrow is a new day. I'm going to get more sleep tonight and come back stronger.
In the end, I torched just under 700kcals. Not bad for a shorter day.
4-02-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 MAX OUT CARDIO + MAX OUT ABS + Unlock your Hip Flexors + TCF.
4-02-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 MAX OUT CARDIO + MAX OUT ABS + Unlock your Hip Flexors + TCF.
Today, we are planning to have some guests over for dinner and games, so I had a shake for lunch then went into my workout. That was at about 1 pm, so I had an early workout today.
This begins the final week of Month 2 of the MAX 30 program, so I really wanted to crush this routine and all the rest. Long story short... CRUSHED IT!!! I went all the way with no break. MAX OUT Time is 30:00!!! However, I must say that I didn't have as good a workout as I did last week. Last week, I felt pretty strong all throughout, but today, there were several times during the routine that I felt like tapping out. I felt a more intense burn, and recently, I have had an interesting pain in my foot. At the beginning of the whole program, I wrote about the incredible pain in my arches and calves right from the warm up. I'm basically used to the warm up now so I don't get that sharp pain anymore, but recently, I've been getting this pain in the outer edge of my foot, especially my right foot. It messes with my balance, and my lateral jumping, well, any jumping for that matter. But I try to stay off it and shake it out when I can as much as possible until the pain passes then go for it. I was very happy to start off the final week with a full workout.
To spice things up a bit, I decided to, instead of the usual Ab Attack: 10 routine for my abs, I went with one of the bonus ab routines. The big difference right off is that it is 15 minutes long. I had no idea what to expect. But as the moves were introduced, it actually seemed a little easier than Ab Attack. Basically, it alternates an on-the-ground ab move with a standing cardio/ab move. I think I could have gotten much further into the routine if I hadn't done such a tough initial routine. I just got more and more tired with each cardio move. My MAX OUT Time ended up being... AGAIN... 4:25. I don't remember the move, but I was just so tired and the burn was intense. But I was happy about one thing for a while, No Switch Kick Punches. But then, at the very end, what shows up? SWITCH KICK PUNCHES. I was only able to do a 30/30 split, but I was happy with that. But I think I'll do this routine after a weights routine instead of a cardio routine next time. Mental note.
Today, I just went with the Unlock routine but I pushed it hard. The Flow was, as usual, on point.
In the end, I torched close to 1000kcals. Good starts are invaluable!
Today, we are planning to have some guests over for dinner and games, so I had a shake for lunch then went into my workout. That was at about 1 pm, so I had an early workout today.
This begins the final week of Month 2 of the MAX 30 program, so I really wanted to crush this routine and all the rest. Long story short... CRUSHED IT!!! I went all the way with no break. MAX OUT Time is 30:00!!! However, I must say that I didn't have as good a workout as I did last week. Last week, I felt pretty strong all throughout, but today, there were several times during the routine that I felt like tapping out. I felt a more intense burn, and recently, I have had an interesting pain in my foot. At the beginning of the whole program, I wrote about the incredible pain in my arches and calves right from the warm up. I'm basically used to the warm up now so I don't get that sharp pain anymore, but recently, I've been getting this pain in the outer edge of my foot, especially my right foot. It messes with my balance, and my lateral jumping, well, any jumping for that matter. But I try to stay off it and shake it out when I can as much as possible until the pain passes then go for it. I was very happy to start off the final week with a full workout.
To spice things up a bit, I decided to, instead of the usual Ab Attack: 10 routine for my abs, I went with one of the bonus ab routines. The big difference right off is that it is 15 minutes long. I had no idea what to expect. But as the moves were introduced, it actually seemed a little easier than Ab Attack. Basically, it alternates an on-the-ground ab move with a standing cardio/ab move. I think I could have gotten much further into the routine if I hadn't done such a tough initial routine. I just got more and more tired with each cardio move. My MAX OUT Time ended up being... AGAIN... 4:25. I don't remember the move, but I was just so tired and the burn was intense. But I was happy about one thing for a while, No Switch Kick Punches. But then, at the very end, what shows up? SWITCH KICK PUNCHES. I was only able to do a 30/30 split, but I was happy with that. But I think I'll do this routine after a weights routine instead of a cardio routine next time. Mental note.
Today, I just went with the Unlock routine but I pushed it hard. The Flow was, as usual, on point.
In the end, I torched close to 1000kcals. Good starts are invaluable!
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