5-26-17 ChaLEAN Extreme - Burn Intervals + TCF.

5-26-17 ChaLEAN Extreme - Burn Intervals + TCF.

I would normally do a regular resistance workout today, but two things prevented that: 1. Time.  Again, I was in a time crunch and I only had about 90 minutes to workout.  2. Big day on Saturday.  I had to give the sermon at church and I didn't want to risk hurting myself or overdoing it (as I am prone to do at times).  But I still wanted to get some weights in.  So I figured that this would be the perfect routine for today, and it was.  Plus, I wanted to maintain my good Pull-Up progress so I added a set of 5 pull-ups between moves at different times for a total, again, of 10 sets, I used the same progression as on Tuesday: Wide Grip, Parallel Grip, Close Grip, Chin Up.

I LOVE THIS ROUTINE!!!  I really wish there were more routines like this one or even a full program that combine resistance and cardio in the individual routines.

First, let me address the Thigh Toner Band.  To quote Tony, "I Hate it... But I LOVE IT!!!"  And to paraphrase the woman, herself, "This little band looks so innocent, but it is a killer!"  I totally agree.  By the final move, my thighs and glutes are absolutely screaming.

Second, the cardio moves.  These are probably the most fun cardio moves I've done.  As the move progresses, just the nature of the move motivates you to push even harder.  Then, there is Chalene, herself with her talking.  Awesome stuff.  I get burned out and sweat like crazy.  But recovery is quick so I can pretty much stick with her pace.

Lastly, the light resistance moves.  I love the burn from the light weights and "BAZILLION" reps.  I'm moaning after each move with pain.  But I make it through.  But the one move that I find the need to take several breaks on in the past was the triceps move.  First Triceps Kickbacks, then transitioning to Overhead Triceps Extensions, fast, then slow, then fast again.  The Kickbacks are usually fine, but the Overhead Extension, Oh my triceps BURN and I end up taking several breaks... until today.  Today, I only needed on break during the whole move, it was when the slow reps started on the Overhead Extensions.  I had to shake out my arms, but I got back to it.  Barely made it to the end.  Then, the final weighted move is Squats.  Usually, I can't make it to the end, but today, CRUSHED IT!!!

I just loved today's workout.  And I was able to have a big burn as well.  I had just enough time to tack on a series of Flows so I was able to calm myself.

In the end, I torched a surprising 1063kcals.  Happy to get that "Grand" in to close out the week.