7-6-15 HY: PiYo-Sweat + Splits + TCF.
For the benefit of my shoulder, I am starting PiYo. Hopefully, by the time I'm finished with it, my shoulder will be able to take the resistance training including Pull Ups on the bar.
Today's routine is at the beginning of the program so I though it would be easy. Foolish assumption... AGAIN! Of course it started off easily enough with the warm up. But when HEAT started, my legs really started to feel it. By the time POWER rolled around, I was about ready to roll around on the floor. Stretch and Strength felt so good. One thing about PiYo that I was really impressed with, is that is really improved my push up endurance. When I did this program last year, by the end of it, I was able to hammer out 50+ push ups with no problem. I hope to get to that level or better this time around. Today, I was able to stick with Chalene though all the push ups. Something I was not able to do at the beginning of the program before. Also, I'm not doing the 2 month program, but just a run through of the routines over maybe two to three weeks as part of my hybrid program. I'll probably do a few of the programs multiple times though in addition to other types of physical activity for my workouts. But true to its name, I majorly SWEAT!
I went right into Splits and pushed it low and hard. Felt the pain that brings gain to be sure. My Flow was also good. But I did have a bit of a stumble on the first Flow because my legs were really quivering from the workout. But once I got my legs under me, I nailed it.
In the end, I torched over 600kcals. Less that normal, but I'm expecting that type of performance through PiYo. I also finished about 30 minutes quicker than usual so that was a nice bonus. Time to Bring IT!!!
Monday, July 6, 2015
7-5-15 HY: P90X2- X2 Chest/Shoulders/Tris + X2 Ab Ripper + Splits + TCF.
7-5-15 HY: P90X2- X2 Chest/Shoulders/Tris + X2 Ab Ripper + Splits + TCF.
No talk of the busy exhausting day I had, Just the workout. When I got home I knew I had to do my workout before relaxing or I'd never get up again. So I changed and got to it.
The routine is as billed, but I would add "KILLER" to the beginning. I don't recall feeling that pumped so early in a routine that this one. The second move is the Strip Presses, and I went semi-heavy starting at 17kgs, when to 14.5, then to 12. But the second round, I went up to 19.5kgs, then 17, and finally 14.5kgs. That one move pumped me up like CRRRAZY!!! Then all the other balance moves with push ups for chest, and the other Tricep moves, MAN! My upper body felt so pumped. A lot of Medball moves as well. The balance stuff is insane! The 3-ball Tricep dip, I tried it with one leg up and the leg on the ball almost cramped trying to stabilize. I had to go really slowly to stay up. As it was for all the medball, Stability ball moves. Circle Presses were also a killer with only 3kgs. I had to go down to 2kgs in the second round.
I went right into abs and I got an awesome pump there also. I went in strong and held on to a lot of moves that I used to take mid-set breaks on, but the last move, the Slow Bicycle, I needed a break, plus, I was so pumped I wasn't able to touch my elbow to my knee like I usually can. This ends my P90X2 experience. Went through all the routines, some more than once, in just over two weeks. Loved getting back to this program. I'm sure I'll see it again in the future.
I moved right into splits and kept getting lower. Very happy about that. And the Flow was solid. Today also, not pain at all in either knee! That made me VERY HAPPY! Nailed all the Flows.
The weird thing about today's workout is that there were a few interruptions during the routines and I had to stop for a few minutes to take care of things. So that forced me to backtrack and redo several moves. I think that accounted for my huge calorie burn. In the end, I torched over 1000kcals. Good way for me to start off my week. Next up... You'll see tomorrow! :-)
No talk of the busy exhausting day I had, Just the workout. When I got home I knew I had to do my workout before relaxing or I'd never get up again. So I changed and got to it.
The routine is as billed, but I would add "KILLER" to the beginning. I don't recall feeling that pumped so early in a routine that this one. The second move is the Strip Presses, and I went semi-heavy starting at 17kgs, when to 14.5, then to 12. But the second round, I went up to 19.5kgs, then 17, and finally 14.5kgs. That one move pumped me up like CRRRAZY!!! Then all the other balance moves with push ups for chest, and the other Tricep moves, MAN! My upper body felt so pumped. A lot of Medball moves as well. The balance stuff is insane! The 3-ball Tricep dip, I tried it with one leg up and the leg on the ball almost cramped trying to stabilize. I had to go really slowly to stay up. As it was for all the medball, Stability ball moves. Circle Presses were also a killer with only 3kgs. I had to go down to 2kgs in the second round.
I went right into abs and I got an awesome pump there also. I went in strong and held on to a lot of moves that I used to take mid-set breaks on, but the last move, the Slow Bicycle, I needed a break, plus, I was so pumped I wasn't able to touch my elbow to my knee like I usually can. This ends my P90X2 experience. Went through all the routines, some more than once, in just over two weeks. Loved getting back to this program. I'm sure I'll see it again in the future.
I moved right into splits and kept getting lower. Very happy about that. And the Flow was solid. Today also, not pain at all in either knee! That made me VERY HAPPY! Nailed all the Flows.
The weird thing about today's workout is that there were a few interruptions during the routines and I had to stop for a few minutes to take care of things. So that forced me to backtrack and redo several moves. I think that accounted for my huge calorie burn. In the end, I torched over 1000kcals. Good way for me to start off my week. Next up... You'll see tomorrow! :-)
Friday, July 3, 2015
7-3-15 HY:P90X Plus- Kempo Cardio Plus + Splits + TCF.
7-3-15 HY:P90X Plus- Kempo Cardio Plus + Splits + TCF.
I had pretty much decided to do this routine yesterday. So I didn't have to waste time looking and choosing.
According to my memory of this routine, It was a good routine, but not as hard as the original Kempo Cardio in P90X. Boy was that memory every wrong. Even though it was considerably shorter, I think close to 15 minutes shorter of the main workout, I burned a ton more calories. Tony was moving from move to move so fast, I had to stop and rewind after learning the combination. A few times, I just totally flubbed the combination so I just started the move over again to do it better. But was pretty much constant moving the whole time. There are one minute breaks between rounds, but active breaks so still moving. There was a lot... A LOT of core twisting as well with the punches and swords, etc. I didn't think too much of it, except for something like, "Wow, I'm using my core a lot more than regular cardio routines." That was an understatement because all day afterwards, my core was/has been so sore. It feels as if I were in a fight and was punched a bunch of times in my gut and side. I am really surprised at how sore I am. Not as many strength moves as the other kempo/fighting routines, but I discovered another move that causes my shoulder pain, the Hammer and the Sword. The power rabbit punch, as it were, really flexed my sore muscle, as well as the high/low outside to inside Sword. That really got it. Then there is the quality of movement. My right side has so much better form than my left. Doing right punches and kick, I felt right at home. But on the left side, I was like a flailing monkey. It was terrible. Another thing to work on. Sweat was flying all over my room as well. Unfortunately I didn't have time to wipe everything down. So when I got home later that day, I had to wipe dried sweat spots off of my floor, computer screen, clock, printer, etc. What a mess. It didn't help things that my room had over 80% humidity. I started sweating really quickly.
I moved right into the splits and pushed it really hard today. Man! Using my push up bars has really made it easier to push because my upper body can be more upright and my body weight naturally pushes me down. I have to control the push down or I'd rip in two. Push felt good.
I was very happy with my Flow as well. Things are really coming together and I hope to video the Flow soon. I want to shoot outside so I need this rain to stop.
Glad to be off!
In the end, I torched over 800kcals! Hello Weekend and off day!
I had pretty much decided to do this routine yesterday. So I didn't have to waste time looking and choosing.
According to my memory of this routine, It was a good routine, but not as hard as the original Kempo Cardio in P90X. Boy was that memory every wrong. Even though it was considerably shorter, I think close to 15 minutes shorter of the main workout, I burned a ton more calories. Tony was moving from move to move so fast, I had to stop and rewind after learning the combination. A few times, I just totally flubbed the combination so I just started the move over again to do it better. But was pretty much constant moving the whole time. There are one minute breaks between rounds, but active breaks so still moving. There was a lot... A LOT of core twisting as well with the punches and swords, etc. I didn't think too much of it, except for something like, "Wow, I'm using my core a lot more than regular cardio routines." That was an understatement because all day afterwards, my core was/has been so sore. It feels as if I were in a fight and was punched a bunch of times in my gut and side. I am really surprised at how sore I am. Not as many strength moves as the other kempo/fighting routines, but I discovered another move that causes my shoulder pain, the Hammer and the Sword. The power rabbit punch, as it were, really flexed my sore muscle, as well as the high/low outside to inside Sword. That really got it. Then there is the quality of movement. My right side has so much better form than my left. Doing right punches and kick, I felt right at home. But on the left side, I was like a flailing monkey. It was terrible. Another thing to work on. Sweat was flying all over my room as well. Unfortunately I didn't have time to wipe everything down. So when I got home later that day, I had to wipe dried sweat spots off of my floor, computer screen, clock, printer, etc. What a mess. It didn't help things that my room had over 80% humidity. I started sweating really quickly.
I moved right into the splits and pushed it really hard today. Man! Using my push up bars has really made it easier to push because my upper body can be more upright and my body weight naturally pushes me down. I have to control the push down or I'd rip in two. Push felt good.
I was very happy with my Flow as well. Things are really coming together and I hope to video the Flow soon. I want to shoot outside so I need this rain to stop.
Glad to be off!
In the end, I torched over 800kcals! Hello Weekend and off day!
7-2-15 HY: P90X2- V Sculpt + X2 Ab Ripper + Splits + TCF.
7-2-15 HY: P90X2- V Sculpt + X2 Ab Ripper + Splits + TCF.
Today's routine was really awesome. 22 moves in two rounds. Used the bands for the pull ups. I was happy that there seemed to be a little less pain in my shoulder. I went with the 20 reps again. I really liked the medball moves and the Stability ball moves. I had a little pain on my shoulder with the Straight Arm Pullover, but I went for full range of motion at 17kgs. I normally would use 22-25kgs so I'm taking it... easy. The Ball preacher curls was really tough. With 10kgs, I almost didn't make the last of 10 reps. Also I just started to see some veins for the first time near my inner elbow joint. The one vein that runs up the center of the bicep is starting to peep out. But the really interesting thing was the different styles of Renegade Rows. It was challenging to stay square. The toughest move was Stability Ball Lawnmower. I lost my balance a couple times and it was a bit scary. But luckily, the ball is not hard so no problem. One thing I did realize is that I need to get higher resistance resistance bands. My strongest color is Green. I want to get blue and black. Maybe I'll make that investment this summer. The Band Roman Curls was unusually easy. I'll have to do a double wrap next time. All in all a great workout.
Today's routine was really awesome. 22 moves in two rounds. Used the bands for the pull ups. I was happy that there seemed to be a little less pain in my shoulder. I went with the 20 reps again. I really liked the medball moves and the Stability ball moves. I had a little pain on my shoulder with the Straight Arm Pullover, but I went for full range of motion at 17kgs. I normally would use 22-25kgs so I'm taking it... easy. The Ball preacher curls was really tough. With 10kgs, I almost didn't make the last of 10 reps. Also I just started to see some veins for the first time near my inner elbow joint. The one vein that runs up the center of the bicep is starting to peep out. But the really interesting thing was the different styles of Renegade Rows. It was challenging to stay square. The toughest move was Stability Ball Lawnmower. I lost my balance a couple times and it was a bit scary. But luckily, the ball is not hard so no problem. One thing I did realize is that I need to get higher resistance resistance bands. My strongest color is Green. I want to get blue and black. Maybe I'll make that investment this summer. The Band Roman Curls was unusually easy. I'll have to do a double wrap next time. All in all a great workout.
No break, went right into abs. and for the most part, I hung with Tony for most of the routine. I got a quick second wind after the first move. I also got an intense burn in the mid section.
By the end, I Torched a good 800+kcals.
I didn't do my splits and Flow until the evening so I had a short session then. I also did Foam Rolling for about 30 minutes. Hit as many hot spots as possible while watching America's Got Talent.
By the end, I Torched a good 800+kcals.
I didn't do my splits and Flow until the evening so I had a short session then. I also did Foam Rolling for about 30 minutes. Hit as many hot spots as possible while watching America's Got Talent.
7-1-15 HY: P90X2- X2 Yoga + TCF.
7-1-15 HY: P90X2- X2 Yoga + TCF.
Mid-week recovery day.
This is becoming a regular thing since my shoulder injury, and I am really liking it. It is nice to switch thing up like this in the middle of the week. Of all the Yoga/recovery routines I have, this is probably in my top 3 if not the top routine. The yoga today was great. I really tried to push every pose to the limit and really get a good stretch. FROG killed me. I don't know why but it takes me longer to get out of... Frog than it does for me to get out of the splits. It is that much more painful. I was planning to do an abs routine, but the abs in X2 Yoga was good enough for me today. I rounded out the session with the Flow. Felt very strong and solid. 75% humidity today in my room. The sweat was flowing.
Mid-week recovery day.
This is becoming a regular thing since my shoulder injury, and I am really liking it. It is nice to switch thing up like this in the middle of the week. Of all the Yoga/recovery routines I have, this is probably in my top 3 if not the top routine. The yoga today was great. I really tried to push every pose to the limit and really get a good stretch. FROG killed me. I don't know why but it takes me longer to get out of... Frog than it does for me to get out of the splits. It is that much more painful. I was planning to do an abs routine, but the abs in X2 Yoga was good enough for me today. I rounded out the session with the Flow. Felt very strong and solid. 75% humidity today in my room. The sweat was flowing.
Just for fun, I wear a HRM during Yoga, and I burned over 400kcals. Nice little burn. Happy July!
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
6-30-15 HY: P90X2-P.A.P. Upper + Splits + TCF.
6-30-15 HY: P90X2-P.A.P. Upper + Splits + TCF.
Took a half day off to go and attend my daughter's class basketball match. To make a long story short, I'm was a proud father!
When I got home, I got into my workout. I am a bit off my regular schedule of alternating resistance/cardio days because X2 has routines that mix the two, like yesterday, so I'm just going through the routines not really going for one style or the other. PAP Upper is not at intense as PAP Lower, but tha...t being said, the intensity of any routine is what I make it. So even though the moves, on a basic level, are not as intense, I was able to make it intense so I was really feeling it in my upper body today. In the first complex, I was unable to hold the medball plank all the way through all four rounds. The middle two rounds I had to tap out at 40 seconds. I really pushed to hold it the full minute in the final round. Same story with Superman. The Renegade Row was tough because I was using a heavy weight. Actually, only 12kgs, but it was heavy for me. I was able to almost keep up with Tony if I didn't take the rest time before the time starts. The Plyo Push ups were good. The third round Plyos were tough, but I got my second wind and the final round was strong. The second complex was good. I used the bands in lieu of regular towel pull ups. I did 20 reps instead of the 10. The burn didn't come until the final round. Got a good hot burn in the last 5 reps. I had a good time with the Medball Pikes. I was surprised at how easily I did the first round. So the subsequent rounds, I really pushed the speed. Beating out 10 reps as fast as I could with a 5kg medball killed me. LOVED IT!!! On the step up Hammer Presses, I used only 7.5kgs in the first three rounds, but amped it up to 12kgs for the final round. Good decision not to start off with that weight. But I could have maybe gone with 10kgs. I had to really push the Roller Angel. I could have just eased through it, but I really wanted to push to open up my chest.
Took a half day off to go and attend my daughter's class basketball match. To make a long story short, I'm was a proud father!
When I got home, I got into my workout. I am a bit off my regular schedule of alternating resistance/cardio days because X2 has routines that mix the two, like yesterday, so I'm just going through the routines not really going for one style or the other. PAP Upper is not at intense as PAP Lower, but tha...t being said, the intensity of any routine is what I make it. So even though the moves, on a basic level, are not as intense, I was able to make it intense so I was really feeling it in my upper body today. In the first complex, I was unable to hold the medball plank all the way through all four rounds. The middle two rounds I had to tap out at 40 seconds. I really pushed to hold it the full minute in the final round. Same story with Superman. The Renegade Row was tough because I was using a heavy weight. Actually, only 12kgs, but it was heavy for me. I was able to almost keep up with Tony if I didn't take the rest time before the time starts. The Plyo Push ups were good. The third round Plyos were tough, but I got my second wind and the final round was strong. The second complex was good. I used the bands in lieu of regular towel pull ups. I did 20 reps instead of the 10. The burn didn't come until the final round. Got a good hot burn in the last 5 reps. I had a good time with the Medball Pikes. I was surprised at how easily I did the first round. So the subsequent rounds, I really pushed the speed. Beating out 10 reps as fast as I could with a 5kg medball killed me. LOVED IT!!! On the step up Hammer Presses, I used only 7.5kgs in the first three rounds, but amped it up to 12kgs for the final round. Good decision not to start off with that weight. But I could have maybe gone with 10kgs. I had to really push the Roller Angel. I could have just eased through it, but I really wanted to push to open up my chest.
I went right into the splits and since I had the time, I added a round so I could push even more than usual. Nice no rush workout. Really getting into each move and stretch. I also started using my push up bars so I could stay more upright. It also helped me push down more. But being more upright, I felt a little more pressure on my knees, so I need to be careful of that. Got passed my mark. YEAH!!!
The Flow was feeling really good today. No hiccups, no problems. Very solid all the way around. Just the slightest of tweaks on my right knee, but nothing of consequence. I was able to go through moderate and fast speeds with no quibs.
In the end, I torched 760+ kcals. Had a good day all around!
The Flow was feeling really good today. No hiccups, no problems. Very solid all the way around. Just the slightest of tweaks on my right knee, but nothing of consequence. I was able to go through moderate and fast speeds with no quibs.
In the end, I torched 760+ kcals. Had a good day all around!
6-29-15 HY: P90X2- X2 Back & Base + Insanity- Cardio Abs + Splits + TCF.
6-29-15 HY: P90X2- X2 Back & Base + Insanity- Cardio Abs + Splits + TCF.
Nice hybrid workout today, combined with my morning regime.
I am getting used to using the resistance bands. This routine is the 10x2 sets of Pull Ups alternating with a cardio move. Some of the cardio moves are okay, while the others are just total Killer. Particularly the final move, the Jack-in-the-Box Knee Tuck Jumps. That move had me doubled over for a good length of time, especially in the seco...nd round. The bands were good today. I kept my number of reps at 20, and the last 5-6 reps really brought on a good burn in my lats and shoulders. My right shoulder feels better, but still not able to do regular pull ups. I probably won't be able to do them for a while. I will probably have to do a rehab regime once my shoulder is better. The foam rolling at the beginning really helped even though it was only a few minutes. It really loosened up my shoulder before the workout.
Nice hybrid workout today, combined with my morning regime.
I am getting used to using the resistance bands. This routine is the 10x2 sets of Pull Ups alternating with a cardio move. Some of the cardio moves are okay, while the others are just total Killer. Particularly the final move, the Jack-in-the-Box Knee Tuck Jumps. That move had me doubled over for a good length of time, especially in the seco...nd round. The bands were good today. I kept my number of reps at 20, and the last 5-6 reps really brought on a good burn in my lats and shoulders. My right shoulder feels better, but still not able to do regular pull ups. I probably won't be able to do them for a while. I will probably have to do a rehab regime once my shoulder is better. The foam rolling at the beginning really helped even though it was only a few minutes. It really loosened up my shoulder before the workout.
I didn't feel like doing the X2 Ab Ripper so I got Shaun T out and work it with him today. Really hot ab burn as expected. Those extended moves just burn like crazy.
I moved right into the Splits and Flow. Again, a good push on the splits and got passed my mark to go even lower. The Flow was good, but I felt a strong Twinge in my right knee. Probably should have worn a brace during the X2 workout because of all the tough cardio moves with all the jumping. Note for next time.
In the end, I torched well over 800kcals! Again, a surprise.
I moved right into the Splits and Flow. Again, a good push on the splits and got passed my mark to go even lower. The Flow was good, but I felt a strong Twinge in my right knee. Probably should have worn a brace during the X2 workout because of all the tough cardio moves with all the jumping. Note for next time.
In the end, I torched well over 800kcals! Again, a surprise.
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