9-28-17 (Thursday) HY: ChaLEAN Extreme - Burn Intervals + Extreme Core Circuit + Arm Shaper - Diamond Push-Ups + Lower Back Stretch + TCF.

9-28-17 (Thursday) HY: ChaLEAN Extreme - Burn Intervals + Extreme Core Circuit + Arm Shaper - Diamond Push-Ups + Lower Back Stretch + TCF.

Since I didn't have my night class today, I was thinking to go and play tennis.  But I got home later than expected and if I did go, I would have had less than an hour to play.  Plus, I really did feel like fighting traffic so I decided not to go.  So, I had to figure out what routine I would use in my workout today.  The above is what resulted.

I hadn't done this style of routine (Cardio/Resistance combo) since I hurt my back so I was again a little wary of how it would effect it.  As I started the routine, everything seemed fine and the first round of Cardio/Resistance when well.  But as the routine continued, it because clear that my cardio endurance and muscle endurance had much to be desired.  I had to catch my breath on several of the transitions so I had to back up a bit and restart.  Especially on the Thigh Toner moves.  Getting that little band on is tough deal at times.  I was using 5kgs all the way up to the Triceps Kickbacks.  On the quick transition to Overhead Triceps extensions, I switched to 4kgs.  I was able to get all the way to the slow reps, but the burn was way too intense and I had to take a break.  But only one.  I almost took one finishing the move out, but I gutted it out.  There were a lot of "Skaters" reps and "Bowler Lunges" that required me to stay low and bend over.  My lower back got a good workout to the point of the ache, which is why I didn't do a Lower Back Strengthening routine.  I had enough in this routine.  It was a great workout!

I moved directly into Abs still using the 1kg hand weights.  I tried to keep my head in alignment with my spine today and that made a huge difference.  I got a good burn in my abs, but I'll be moving up a step next time to Extreme Abs.

For the Arm Shaper, I went with the Diamond Push Ups.  I hadn't done them in a while so I wanted to see how many I could do.  Not sure if it was a record, but I did 35 reps straight.  Then I did an extra set of 15 reps to get to a round 50.

My lower back was feeling a bit achy so I quickly went to the Lower Back Stretch and MAN did it ever hit the spot.  Really loosened up my back.  I had two classes today in which I couldn't  sit in my baby seat so it was in need of something to help it loosen up.  Then the Flow series rocked it even more.

In the end, I torched a nice 879kcals.  It was a good sweaty workout.  Glad to get it done, today.