10-17-16 HY: Tennis + Splits + TCF.
Second Tennis day in a row! But this one was scheduled, so just getting back to the normal schedule. The gym was a little cooler than before, but still very warm and humid. I forgot my head band and wrist band so sweat was dripping into my eyes almost the whole time. I kept wiping my face and forehead with my shirt, but that started to hurt after a while. The tennis was good. Hard hitting and intense. Hit some really good shots and was beaten by some really good shots. We've been playing each other for several years now and we know the game, so playing to win is getting tricky. But I'm still able to take home the "W". Score today was 6-4, 6-3. Body was still sore, and plus, I did something to my knee again, so I had to run carefully. But not much of an issue until I got home. Later in the evening, it got painful with each step so I put on my strap brace and that solved the pain problem.
I almost didn't do my stretch because of my knee, but I decided just to give it a try and then stop if the knee felt weird. Fortunately, not weirdness. Knee felt good through the whole routine and even through the Flow. I had a good session and the stretch was awesome. I have settled on another plateau which I must push past in due time.
In the end, the tennis burned a nice 950+kcals. A little over half the time of yesterday's session, but like 90+% of the calories burned. Much more intense today. Awesome!
Monday, October 17, 2016
10-16-16 HY: Tennis + Splits + TCF.
10-16-16 HY: Tennis + Splits + TCF.
I went to bed late last night and woke up late and feeling okay, until I got up and started walking around. Upper body soreness in my arms and shoulders. Lower body soreness in the quads and hamstrings. Basically all over. But it was a pretty lazy day. I did watch the Cubs win game 1 of the NLCS! WOW!!! What a game! Then I watched a few episodes of Friends with my wife as we both just vegged out in the living room. Around noon I started to think about what I should do for my workout. I just didn't feel like doing anything. I had to run some errands with my wife in town so we left around mid afternoon and we came back home around late afternoon just as dusk was setting it. As we were driving home and I was thinking about starting my workout when we got home, my wife asked if I wanted to play tennis. I jumped on that like (snap) THAT! YES for TENNIS!! Actually, my wife has been taking tennis lessons through the city and the cycle was completed last week, so she wanted to play. Earlier in the day when we were talking, I recommended that she play when she could so she wouldn't forget what she learned. So, we went to play tennis.
No game, but she was a lot better. Forehand was a lot more consistent, the form on her serve was way more tightened up, but her backhand still needs work. But playing with her is good practice for me in control. Also, since she doesn't have a lot of control yet, her balls go all over and I have to run everything down. That is what makes tennis with my wife such a good workout. But this time, since she had improved, we were able to keep the rallies going a lot longer so I had to run a lot more. Got a great workout.
When I got home, instead of going straight to the shower, I went and did my Splits and Flow. All on point. Pushing lower was painful, but it was good.
In the end, I torched a solid 1045kcal. Good cardio workout today in the way I like it, outdoor sports!
I went to bed late last night and woke up late and feeling okay, until I got up and started walking around. Upper body soreness in my arms and shoulders. Lower body soreness in the quads and hamstrings. Basically all over. But it was a pretty lazy day. I did watch the Cubs win game 1 of the NLCS! WOW!!! What a game! Then I watched a few episodes of Friends with my wife as we both just vegged out in the living room. Around noon I started to think about what I should do for my workout. I just didn't feel like doing anything. I had to run some errands with my wife in town so we left around mid afternoon and we came back home around late afternoon just as dusk was setting it. As we were driving home and I was thinking about starting my workout when we got home, my wife asked if I wanted to play tennis. I jumped on that like (snap) THAT! YES for TENNIS!! Actually, my wife has been taking tennis lessons through the city and the cycle was completed last week, so she wanted to play. Earlier in the day when we were talking, I recommended that she play when she could so she wouldn't forget what she learned. So, we went to play tennis.
No game, but she was a lot better. Forehand was a lot more consistent, the form on her serve was way more tightened up, but her backhand still needs work. But playing with her is good practice for me in control. Also, since she doesn't have a lot of control yet, her balls go all over and I have to run everything down. That is what makes tennis with my wife such a good workout. But this time, since she had improved, we were able to keep the rallies going a lot longer so I had to run a lot more. Got a great workout.
When I got home, instead of going straight to the shower, I went and did my Splits and Flow. All on point. Pushing lower was painful, but it was good.
In the end, I torched a solid 1045kcal. Good cardio workout today in the way I like it, outdoor sports!
Sunday, October 16, 2016
10-15-16 HY: Body Beast - Bulk: Arms + RevAbs - Merciless Abs + Spooky Challenge 2 + Splits + TCF.
10-15-16 HY: Body Beast - Bulk: Arms + RevAbs - Merciless Abs + Spooky Challenge 2 + Splits + TCF.
The second time for me to workout on Saturday. Sunset is getting earlier so I am able to get an earlier start so I don't have to end so late.
Just for fun, I decided to try something a little different today. I was curious about muscle size, so I measured my arms flexed and unflexed before and after the workout. Frankly, I was pretty surprised at the results. This is a little embarrassing because my arms are so spindly, but here goes. Before the workout,
Right arm - Flexed: 37.75cm Unflexed: 35.25cm.
Left arm - Flexed: 38.5cm Unflexed: 36.75cm.
The shocker is that my right arm is smaller than my left. My right are has been noticeably stronger than my left arm since I can remember, so this was a big shock, and very confusing... WHY IS THAT??? Especially with the tennis, and the fact that I am heavily right side dominant, I just really didn't expect that. I'm coming to the end of the worksheet for Bulk: Arms so I used a little black dot/circle to denote doing the set. Not to many changes since the last time about two months ago. But since I plan on doing the Bulk Phase till the end of the year, I hope I will be able to seem some more results. I really liked that way this routine is set up, alternation bi and tri moves, instead of the way it is in Build when one part is done in the first half and the second part in the second half. On the initial Progressive Set, I had to use some body English on the first heavy set. My bis were totally blown at that point. But the descending round, I was able to do the heavy set a lot better. Bis were BURNING at the end of the light set. The next Single Set was for Triceps. I always thought that Triceps Extensions were easy, and the first two sets were, but the Drop Set, I had to push as hard as I could to get those bad boys up. Another good burn. Force Set for the bis. Arms were burning by the third set. And the fourth there was a lot of movement. I couldn't keep holding the dumbbells between the 4th and 5th sets. I had to put them down and shake out a bit, but it was all done withing the time. Another BURN!! The Single Set Skull Crushers were actually a lot better than what I expected. I almost failed on the Drop Sets, but I held on. The heavy set, almost fell, but I got through well enough. I had to use some body English and flaring elbows to get the weights up. The Progressive Set with Hammer Curls was so BRUTAL!!! I definitely needed body English to get the first heavy set up. The second heavy set at the top of the descending series was much better. Just like on the next Progressive Set with Triceps Kickbacks. Heavy was TOUGH!!! But on the final two sets of the descending series, my upper lats were frying so badly just trying to keep my elbow up. The final Single Set calls for only one set of 30 Weighted Crunches, but I did two sets. The first with the weight on my chest, then I held my weight behind my head and did the same thing. Burtal Brutal BRUTAL workout, but feels awesome. The ending measurements were a shock as well.
Right arm - Flexed: 40.5cm Unflexed: 65.2cm.
Left arm - Flexed: 41.75cm Unflexed: 37.25cm.
Went up One centimeter unflexed and 3 centimeters Flexed. Not sure what that means, but It was fun, because it helped me really focus on what I was doing.
I stepped it up again on the abs for this week. And with the first move, V-ups, I was dying. The Slow V-Ups are so tough. The next move, Kick through Twisting Plank, is a little easier, so I could focus on really flexing and pinching the obliques. I was totally moaning and groaning through the whole routine. Really much more intense with less moves and reps.
And if that wasn't enough, my Challenge group had a challenge do today, so I had to do it. It was three simple moves, Pumpkin Pickers, Full Moon Rises and Pass the Pumpkin. Which basically are Medicine Ball Pick Up and Raise of 40reps, Leg Raises with a Balance Ball between your feet, 10 Times, and finally Pass the pumpkin which is the Russian Twist. I was going to do this on Friday, but I was too tired to do it, so I did it tonight. Oh, one time through is one set, and the requirement of the challenge is 5 sets... FIVE SETS!!! The previous challenge only required 5. The second move was fine, but the first and last were just brutal. 40 Squat Pick Ups was definitely the move to recon with, 40reps is a lot of reps, and I was using a 5kg medicine ball instead of a pumpkin. I was totally gassing out in the last two sets. And my arms were like jello, so trying to pick up that ball was tough. But I got through it!
After all that, I was ready for my splits. Splits were good, and the Flow was great!
In the end, I torched 1226kcals. Very happy with the way I started off my workout week. And this week is going to be difficult. Next Saturday, I have plans after sunset, so I will have to do a workout on Friday, and Saturday will be my off day. So Planning a strategy for next week is already set in motion.
The second time for me to workout on Saturday. Sunset is getting earlier so I am able to get an earlier start so I don't have to end so late.
Just for fun, I decided to try something a little different today. I was curious about muscle size, so I measured my arms flexed and unflexed before and after the workout. Frankly, I was pretty surprised at the results. This is a little embarrassing because my arms are so spindly, but here goes. Before the workout,
Right arm - Flexed: 37.75cm Unflexed: 35.25cm.
Left arm - Flexed: 38.5cm Unflexed: 36.75cm.
The shocker is that my right arm is smaller than my left. My right are has been noticeably stronger than my left arm since I can remember, so this was a big shock, and very confusing... WHY IS THAT??? Especially with the tennis, and the fact that I am heavily right side dominant, I just really didn't expect that. I'm coming to the end of the worksheet for Bulk: Arms so I used a little black dot/circle to denote doing the set. Not to many changes since the last time about two months ago. But since I plan on doing the Bulk Phase till the end of the year, I hope I will be able to seem some more results. I really liked that way this routine is set up, alternation bi and tri moves, instead of the way it is in Build when one part is done in the first half and the second part in the second half. On the initial Progressive Set, I had to use some body English on the first heavy set. My bis were totally blown at that point. But the descending round, I was able to do the heavy set a lot better. Bis were BURNING at the end of the light set. The next Single Set was for Triceps. I always thought that Triceps Extensions were easy, and the first two sets were, but the Drop Set, I had to push as hard as I could to get those bad boys up. Another good burn. Force Set for the bis. Arms were burning by the third set. And the fourth there was a lot of movement. I couldn't keep holding the dumbbells between the 4th and 5th sets. I had to put them down and shake out a bit, but it was all done withing the time. Another BURN!! The Single Set Skull Crushers were actually a lot better than what I expected. I almost failed on the Drop Sets, but I held on. The heavy set, almost fell, but I got through well enough. I had to use some body English and flaring elbows to get the weights up. The Progressive Set with Hammer Curls was so BRUTAL!!! I definitely needed body English to get the first heavy set up. The second heavy set at the top of the descending series was much better. Just like on the next Progressive Set with Triceps Kickbacks. Heavy was TOUGH!!! But on the final two sets of the descending series, my upper lats were frying so badly just trying to keep my elbow up. The final Single Set calls for only one set of 30 Weighted Crunches, but I did two sets. The first with the weight on my chest, then I held my weight behind my head and did the same thing. Burtal Brutal BRUTAL workout, but feels awesome. The ending measurements were a shock as well.
Right arm - Flexed: 40.5cm Unflexed: 65.2cm.
Left arm - Flexed: 41.75cm Unflexed: 37.25cm.
Went up One centimeter unflexed and 3 centimeters Flexed. Not sure what that means, but It was fun, because it helped me really focus on what I was doing.
I stepped it up again on the abs for this week. And with the first move, V-ups, I was dying. The Slow V-Ups are so tough. The next move, Kick through Twisting Plank, is a little easier, so I could focus on really flexing and pinching the obliques. I was totally moaning and groaning through the whole routine. Really much more intense with less moves and reps.
And if that wasn't enough, my Challenge group had a challenge do today, so I had to do it. It was three simple moves, Pumpkin Pickers, Full Moon Rises and Pass the Pumpkin. Which basically are Medicine Ball Pick Up and Raise of 40reps, Leg Raises with a Balance Ball between your feet, 10 Times, and finally Pass the pumpkin which is the Russian Twist. I was going to do this on Friday, but I was too tired to do it, so I did it tonight. Oh, one time through is one set, and the requirement of the challenge is 5 sets... FIVE SETS!!! The previous challenge only required 5. The second move was fine, but the first and last were just brutal. 40 Squat Pick Ups was definitely the move to recon with, 40reps is a lot of reps, and I was using a 5kg medicine ball instead of a pumpkin. I was totally gassing out in the last two sets. And my arms were like jello, so trying to pick up that ball was tough. But I got through it!
After all that, I was ready for my splits. Splits were good, and the Flow was great!
In the end, I torched 1226kcals. Very happy with the way I started off my workout week. And this week is going to be difficult. Next Saturday, I have plans after sunset, so I will have to do a workout on Friday, and Saturday will be my off day. So Planning a strategy for next week is already set in motion.
Friday, October 14, 2016
10-13-16 HY: Body Beast - Bulk: Back + ChaLEAN Extreme - Extreme Abs + Splits + TCF.
10-13-16 HY: Body Beast - Bulk: Back + ChaLEAN Extreme - Extreme Abs + Splits + TCF.
Morning shake and workout today. I don't usually have a lot of time in the mornings so I usually just do a shorter routine, but today, for some reason, I woke up early, and got ready really quickly so I was able to stick with the schedule and do a resistance routine. It has been a while since I did a resistance routine in the morning. So, I'm curious about how this will go.
When I got the worksheet out I was happy to discover that it is a relatively short routine, but really intense. The first Super Set, I upped all the weights on the Pull-Over. Felt good to see that I am progressing. I was also able to do the 10 reps straight on the first two sets of Pull Ups. On the third set, I did 9 reps, then hung for a moment, then powered out the last rep. The Progressive Set was really tough. I was able to do a slight hold on the first half, but in the second half, it was just up and down. I couldn't do the hold. The Force Set was good. I got all the way through without too much trouble. I think I could add a little weight next time. The only Single Set of the routine made me feel my back muscles really activate. I had to focus hard on keeping my back straight or I would have broken my back on the heavy drop set. The final Super Set, I was feeling those Reverse Flies. And the weights in the Plank Rotation felt a little heavy on the first set, but I got used to it and was able to keep up on the rep count with the previous time. I dropped 2 reps on the first round. Back was feeling pumped and big. I had to take some extra time to stretch out my back.
Moved right into abs. For some reason, some of the moves seemed a little tougher than yesterday. So I took a step backwards. Or, maybe it's because in the morning, I'm not as ready or warmed up. But I got a good burn today.
The Splits and Flow had to wait until after work. So, I got them done after my night class. There was a weird sensation tonight. My hamstrings and hip flexors felt really tight at the beginning of each stretch, but then they lengthened out pretty quickly after I got through the initial pain, then I was able to get really low. Sort of like a rubber band finding a second wind. Weird, but nice. Flow was awesome!
In the end, I torched around 750kcals. but just the morning. Happy Day!
Morning shake and workout today. I don't usually have a lot of time in the mornings so I usually just do a shorter routine, but today, for some reason, I woke up early, and got ready really quickly so I was able to stick with the schedule and do a resistance routine. It has been a while since I did a resistance routine in the morning. So, I'm curious about how this will go.
When I got the worksheet out I was happy to discover that it is a relatively short routine, but really intense. The first Super Set, I upped all the weights on the Pull-Over. Felt good to see that I am progressing. I was also able to do the 10 reps straight on the first two sets of Pull Ups. On the third set, I did 9 reps, then hung for a moment, then powered out the last rep. The Progressive Set was really tough. I was able to do a slight hold on the first half, but in the second half, it was just up and down. I couldn't do the hold. The Force Set was good. I got all the way through without too much trouble. I think I could add a little weight next time. The only Single Set of the routine made me feel my back muscles really activate. I had to focus hard on keeping my back straight or I would have broken my back on the heavy drop set. The final Super Set, I was feeling those Reverse Flies. And the weights in the Plank Rotation felt a little heavy on the first set, but I got used to it and was able to keep up on the rep count with the previous time. I dropped 2 reps on the first round. Back was feeling pumped and big. I had to take some extra time to stretch out my back.
Moved right into abs. For some reason, some of the moves seemed a little tougher than yesterday. So I took a step backwards. Or, maybe it's because in the morning, I'm not as ready or warmed up. But I got a good burn today.
The Splits and Flow had to wait until after work. So, I got them done after my night class. There was a weird sensation tonight. My hamstrings and hip flexors felt really tight at the beginning of each stretch, but then they lengthened out pretty quickly after I got through the initial pain, then I was able to get really low. Sort of like a rubber band finding a second wind. Weird, but nice. Flow was awesome!
In the end, I torched around 750kcals. but just the morning. Happy Day!
Thursday, October 13, 2016
10-12-16 HY: P90X2 - Recovery + Mobility + Splits + TCF.
10-12-16 HY: P90X2 - Recovery + Mobility + Splits + TCF.
Morning shake and workout today. Legs were really feeling the results of two straight leg days, resistance then plyo. Probably not the best combo, but I got through it. Normally, I'd like to spread out leg days, but I didn't want to mess with the schedule again, so I left it as is.
I went through the moves to start, but this time, I totally doubled all the Foam Rolling areas. Lower right leg, Upper right leg, Inner right leg, upper right body, and the left side. It was so great to just sit on the hot spot and wait for the release. A few times, I didn't get the release, but it was kneaded out some, so I'll have to go back and get it to release. Today though, I really hit my shin area. Started to feel some tightening a few days ago, so I wanted to really roll it out today. It felt so awesome. As for the stretching part after the foam rolling, I didn't feel as flexible as I thought I'd be. Part of the reason is that I was feeling pretty sore. So I pushed as much as my threshold of pain would allow.
Can anyone tell me if there is a correlation between soreness and flexibility. Does soreness reduce flexibility?
Splits and Flow had to be done in the evening after work, and they were good. Splits were still a little sore, but I pushed as much as I could.
In the end, I only burned just under 250kcals, but the benefits were more than just burning calories. This was so necessary.
Morning shake and workout today. Legs were really feeling the results of two straight leg days, resistance then plyo. Probably not the best combo, but I got through it. Normally, I'd like to spread out leg days, but I didn't want to mess with the schedule again, so I left it as is.
I went through the moves to start, but this time, I totally doubled all the Foam Rolling areas. Lower right leg, Upper right leg, Inner right leg, upper right body, and the left side. It was so great to just sit on the hot spot and wait for the release. A few times, I didn't get the release, but it was kneaded out some, so I'll have to go back and get it to release. Today though, I really hit my shin area. Started to feel some tightening a few days ago, so I wanted to really roll it out today. It felt so awesome. As for the stretching part after the foam rolling, I didn't feel as flexible as I thought I'd be. Part of the reason is that I was feeling pretty sore. So I pushed as much as my threshold of pain would allow.
Can anyone tell me if there is a correlation between soreness and flexibility. Does soreness reduce flexibility?
Splits and Flow had to be done in the evening after work, and they were good. Splits were still a little sore, but I pushed as much as I could.
In the end, I only burned just under 250kcals, but the benefits were more than just burning calories. This was so necessary.
10-11-16 HY: Combat HIIT 2 Shock Plyo + ChaLEAN Extreme - Extreme Abs + Splits + TCF.
10-11-16 HY: Combat HIIT 2 Shock Plyo + ChaLEAN Extreme - Extreme Abs + Splits + TCF.
Normal day, so I got home and a decent time and was able to relax a bit before hitting the gym (second floor of my house) for my workout. But the only reason I could do that was because I knew that this workout would be a little shorter than the resistance routines. It was a welcome respite from the longer workouts.
I had sort of forgotten what Shock Plyo was like, and if I had remembered before I started, I probably would have changed it to something else. Yesterday was Bulk Legs and today, Shock Plyo??? Is that crazy or what??? My legs started to burn with the warm up. The squats and lunges just rocked my legs. But I was actually surprised that I was able to get all the way through the routine. I was also surprised that I was able to do all the push ups in the last track. I was sore, but not so sore as to get on my knees. The Combat HIIT routines are great. Since my knee was a bit gimpy, I thought that this routine would hurt it a bit, but it didn't. There was a little push, but I wore my strap brace and that was enough. But when I do the other martial arts routines, that hurts my knee a lot. So, I think that I will just finish out this program, the last three weeks, and then sort of lay off the fighting programs. I want to use the newest addition to my workout program library, Insanity - MAX 30 for my cardio days next. Probably will start that next month or December. I may hold off until the new year just to start something new in the new year. Anyway, I really liked this routine and I sweat a ton. Burned a ton of calories as well.
I moved right into abs and I can feel my ab strength increasing through the diminishing pain as I progress through the routine. At the beginning of the week, I was totally dying, I could barely get my legs around on the Clock Work. Now, I can do it and circle lower. All around, my strength is returning to my core.
Splits and Flow were good all around as well.
In the end, I torched a solid 800+kcals with this workout. But this was four brutal days in a row because of my newly adjusted schedule. Really need that recovery day tomorrow.
Normal day, so I got home and a decent time and was able to relax a bit before hitting the gym (second floor of my house) for my workout. But the only reason I could do that was because I knew that this workout would be a little shorter than the resistance routines. It was a welcome respite from the longer workouts.
I had sort of forgotten what Shock Plyo was like, and if I had remembered before I started, I probably would have changed it to something else. Yesterday was Bulk Legs and today, Shock Plyo??? Is that crazy or what??? My legs started to burn with the warm up. The squats and lunges just rocked my legs. But I was actually surprised that I was able to get all the way through the routine. I was also surprised that I was able to do all the push ups in the last track. I was sore, but not so sore as to get on my knees. The Combat HIIT routines are great. Since my knee was a bit gimpy, I thought that this routine would hurt it a bit, but it didn't. There was a little push, but I wore my strap brace and that was enough. But when I do the other martial arts routines, that hurts my knee a lot. So, I think that I will just finish out this program, the last three weeks, and then sort of lay off the fighting programs. I want to use the newest addition to my workout program library, Insanity - MAX 30 for my cardio days next. Probably will start that next month or December. I may hold off until the new year just to start something new in the new year. Anyway, I really liked this routine and I sweat a ton. Burned a ton of calories as well.
I moved right into abs and I can feel my ab strength increasing through the diminishing pain as I progress through the routine. At the beginning of the week, I was totally dying, I could barely get my legs around on the Clock Work. Now, I can do it and circle lower. All around, my strength is returning to my core.
Splits and Flow were good all around as well.
In the end, I torched a solid 800+kcals with this workout. But this was four brutal days in a row because of my newly adjusted schedule. Really need that recovery day tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
10-10-16 HY: Body Beast - Bulk: Legs + ChaLEAN Extreme - Extreme Abs + Splits + TCF.
10-10-16 HY: Body Beast - Bulk: Legs + ChaLEAN Extreme - Extreme Abs + Splits + TCF.
Today was a national holiday, Sports Day, so no work today. Instead, I spent most of the morning watching the 2nd presidential debate and the analysis afterwards. Riveting stuff. Felt really lazy today. Anyway, I didn't know what routine was up today before I started to prep. But earlier in the day, I was doing some shopping with my girls and I started to feel a slight pull in my right upper inner thigh. It was like it was almost getting ready to cramp, so I would massage it some and it would be okay for a bit. So needless today, I was hoping today's routine would not be Legs. When I discovered it WAS Legs, I considered changing to another routine. But then I figured that it was only while I was out and I hadn't felt anything since coming back, so I decided to go ahead and do the Legs routine, and if it did feel like it was going to cramp up, I'd stop and switch to another routine. Luckily, no such feeling so I went on and finished the Legs routine.
I think the toughest move in the whole Bulk: Legs routine is the first move, Front to Back Lunges. I was first introduced to this move in Supreme 90, a non-Beachbody program that is similar to P90X. I always died on that move there, and it was the same here. I just barely made it to the last rep in each set. I'm very happy that the first set is only 12reps. 15 would be brutal. The Progressive Set with Squats is not too bad. I only have a 25kg X2 dumbbell set and squatting 50kgs isn't that hard. I was doing over 100kgs on the machine at school. The Force Set, I went from one 25kg dumbbell to two 13.25kg dumbbells. I think I can go heavier next time around. The Progressive Set was also good. The heavier weight was starting to tighten my back, but I was able to flex it safe through all three weights, ascending and descending. I was also able to keep up with Segi. The final Legs Super Set has the second toughest move, the Alt. Side Squat. That move just kills the inner thighs. If there was a move that would trigger a cramp, this is it. But all was fine, no cramp. The Dead Lifts were fine. I think I can go a bit heavier next time. The biggest change I did was to double the ending Super Set. Sagi does only one set of each move once a circuit. One side per circuit. But I did both sides in each circuit, and I burned out my calves, and I got a good warm up for my abs. Also, I don't spell "BEAST" forwards and backwards, I do a mirror image, so the first time is normal, and the second is like your seeing the word in a mirror, so the movements are all equal. Great routine, but I'm wondering how much I'm going to feel it tomorrow or the next day.
Moved right into abs and it was good. I mean, I feel I did better than the previous time. I'm happy my abs are starting to get stronger. The Splits and Flow were also good. Getting Lower and keeping a high level of smoothness. I felt a slight pull in my left glute, so I took some extra time to stretch it out.
In the end, I torched 1100+kcals. Legs really burn a lot of calories when you focus on them. But the Piper is waiting.
Today was a national holiday, Sports Day, so no work today. Instead, I spent most of the morning watching the 2nd presidential debate and the analysis afterwards. Riveting stuff. Felt really lazy today. Anyway, I didn't know what routine was up today before I started to prep. But earlier in the day, I was doing some shopping with my girls and I started to feel a slight pull in my right upper inner thigh. It was like it was almost getting ready to cramp, so I would massage it some and it would be okay for a bit. So needless today, I was hoping today's routine would not be Legs. When I discovered it WAS Legs, I considered changing to another routine. But then I figured that it was only while I was out and I hadn't felt anything since coming back, so I decided to go ahead and do the Legs routine, and if it did feel like it was going to cramp up, I'd stop and switch to another routine. Luckily, no such feeling so I went on and finished the Legs routine.
I think the toughest move in the whole Bulk: Legs routine is the first move, Front to Back Lunges. I was first introduced to this move in Supreme 90, a non-Beachbody program that is similar to P90X. I always died on that move there, and it was the same here. I just barely made it to the last rep in each set. I'm very happy that the first set is only 12reps. 15 would be brutal. The Progressive Set with Squats is not too bad. I only have a 25kg X2 dumbbell set and squatting 50kgs isn't that hard. I was doing over 100kgs on the machine at school. The Force Set, I went from one 25kg dumbbell to two 13.25kg dumbbells. I think I can go heavier next time around. The Progressive Set was also good. The heavier weight was starting to tighten my back, but I was able to flex it safe through all three weights, ascending and descending. I was also able to keep up with Segi. The final Legs Super Set has the second toughest move, the Alt. Side Squat. That move just kills the inner thighs. If there was a move that would trigger a cramp, this is it. But all was fine, no cramp. The Dead Lifts were fine. I think I can go a bit heavier next time. The biggest change I did was to double the ending Super Set. Sagi does only one set of each move once a circuit. One side per circuit. But I did both sides in each circuit, and I burned out my calves, and I got a good warm up for my abs. Also, I don't spell "BEAST" forwards and backwards, I do a mirror image, so the first time is normal, and the second is like your seeing the word in a mirror, so the movements are all equal. Great routine, but I'm wondering how much I'm going to feel it tomorrow or the next day.
Moved right into abs and it was good. I mean, I feel I did better than the previous time. I'm happy my abs are starting to get stronger. The Splits and Flow were also good. Getting Lower and keeping a high level of smoothness. I felt a slight pull in my left glute, so I took some extra time to stretch it out.
In the end, I torched 1100+kcals. Legs really burn a lot of calories when you focus on them. But the Piper is waiting.
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