8-28-15 HY: P90X-Kempo X + 10 Min. Tr.-Abs + Splits + TCF.
Today, I knew I was going to be staying in all day because of the weather and because there was nothing planned. During one of my daughter's breaks, we took advantage of a break in the rain and tossed around the old Pig Skin. It was actually a rubber Nerf football, but it was a lot of fun, and I got a good sweat on from it. My daughter is becoming a good little quarterback, I must say. We live on a slope and I was running routes uphill and she was hitting me on those routes. A lot of fun! I really miss playing pick-up games with friends. People here just don't play football. I could probably add 200+kcals to the burn total.
This routine always gets my legs to a near-cramping level. I guess weighted squats and weighted lunges just work the legs in a different way than all those different kicks do. Today was no different. Got a great workout. Got a huge sweat on. Burned a ton of calories. I also was really trying to focus on the flexing of my core during all that twisting on the kicks and punches. Got a nice core burn from just those moves. I was thinking that if the burn was hot enough I wouldn't do an ab routine next. I did get a great burn, but I still felt the need for an additional ab workout. I was also trying to be very aware of my knee to protect it. With martial arts workouts like this and TAEBO, I have hurt my knees before just being loose with landing when lunging forward for a jab and twisting for a cross. I really tried not to over twist my knees today. Knees felt really good following the workout. Finally, I really wanted to raise the intensity on each move, so I went full martial arts fighting mode and didn't pull any punches. I went for each punch and kick inputting as much power into the move as possible all the while being careful not to over extend. Tip of the Day! Had a lot of sprinkler action... AGAIN!!!
I went right into the ab routine and got an awesome burn. This routine also really works the shoulders because of all the plank moves right in the middle. I had to tap out a couple times and revert to Child's Pose, but I got right back into it.
Splits and Flow were sketch perfect. Had some balance issues during the Flow because my legs were a bit wobbly but I kept it in check.
In the end, I torched just under 800kcals. Great way to close out the week!
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Thursday, August 27, 2015
8-27-15 HY: P90X-Core Synergistics + Splits + TCF.
8-27-15 HY: P90X-Core Synergistics + Splits + TCF.
Hard core as hard core gets! After this one, there was on way I was doing an AB workout. I normally would do one but no need today. I was dying at different points during the routine from the core burn. Again, it has been almost a year or more since I did this routine last and I pushed it hard. I did the "Superman/Banana" with my daughter and we were both dying and screaming out in pain at the end. But it was fun rolling around on the floor together. One thing that I noticed and was VERY happy with was when I did the "Bow to Boat" move. I was able to actually grab my ankles with ease when going into Bow! Usually I would take time to hook the back of my shoes and barely get my thighs off the ground, but today, I just went right to it. I was like, "WHOA! What did I just do?!" It really has been "NEVER" since I did bow that easily. A first for me!
My core was fried so I went right into the splits and Flow. Had a good time with them as well.
In the end, I torched over 720kcals. Good number for me today.
Oh, before my workout, I did about 2.5 hours of yard work. Cleaning up after the typhoon stuff and cutting the grass. I moved right into my workout after that. Then right after my workout, I went out shopping with my ladies (wife and daughter) for over 3 hours. I think I at least burned an additional 400-500kcals with all those extra activities. I'm teaching a night class tonight so I've got to get ready for that as well. FUN! and BUSY day!!
Hard core as hard core gets! After this one, there was on way I was doing an AB workout. I normally would do one but no need today. I was dying at different points during the routine from the core burn. Again, it has been almost a year or more since I did this routine last and I pushed it hard. I did the "Superman/Banana" with my daughter and we were both dying and screaming out in pain at the end. But it was fun rolling around on the floor together. One thing that I noticed and was VERY happy with was when I did the "Bow to Boat" move. I was able to actually grab my ankles with ease when going into Bow! Usually I would take time to hook the back of my shoes and barely get my thighs off the ground, but today, I just went right to it. I was like, "WHOA! What did I just do?!" It really has been "NEVER" since I did bow that easily. A first for me!
My core was fried so I went right into the splits and Flow. Had a good time with them as well.
In the end, I torched over 720kcals. Good number for me today.
Oh, before my workout, I did about 2.5 hours of yard work. Cleaning up after the typhoon stuff and cutting the grass. I moved right into my workout after that. Then right after my workout, I went out shopping with my ladies (wife and daughter) for over 3 hours. I think I at least burned an additional 400-500kcals with all those extra activities. I'm teaching a night class tonight so I've got to get ready for that as well. FUN! and BUSY day!!
8-26-15 HY: Insanity-Cardio Recovery + Splits + TCF.
8-26-15 HY: Insanity-Cardio Recovery + Splits + TCF.
Got to love the mid-week recovery day. It is a nice addition to my hybrid that has really helped with motivation. Doing 6 hard and strenuous routines a week can wear on me, so I added the mid-week recovery day and now, the 3-2 split is easy-peasy! And a lot more for my motivation at the end of a busy week.
Today, I was looking forward to getting back to the Insanity recovery. It was slow and nice. But the leg work sneaked up on me. Those lunge and squat pulses gave me a good burn in the legs. But the stretch moves helped a lot with getting loose for the splits. A lot of good plank work as well to keep the shoulders and core alive. Actually felt energized after the routine.
I moved right into the splits and was able to push lower. Felt really good today. The Flow also really felt smooth. Went with the slow form and although I lost a little balance at times, I was able to stabilize and keep it going.
In the end, I burned over 400kcals. Pretty good for a recovery day.
Got to love the mid-week recovery day. It is a nice addition to my hybrid that has really helped with motivation. Doing 6 hard and strenuous routines a week can wear on me, so I added the mid-week recovery day and now, the 3-2 split is easy-peasy! And a lot more for my motivation at the end of a busy week.
Today, I was looking forward to getting back to the Insanity recovery. It was slow and nice. But the leg work sneaked up on me. Those lunge and squat pulses gave me a good burn in the legs. But the stretch moves helped a lot with getting loose for the splits. A lot of good plank work as well to keep the shoulders and core alive. Actually felt energized after the routine.
I moved right into the splits and was able to push lower. Felt really good today. The Flow also really felt smooth. Went with the slow form and although I lost a little balance at times, I was able to stabilize and keep it going.
In the end, I burned over 400kcals. Pretty good for a recovery day.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
8-25-15 HY: P90X-Back & Biceps + ChaLEAN Extreme-Extreme Abs + Splits + TCF.
8-25-15 HY: P90X-Back & Biceps + ChaLEAN Extreme-Extreme Abs + Splits + TCF.
Being on vacation is making me a bit lazy. I've been sleeping late, getting up late (Still getting 7+ hours of sleep), and procrastinating on my workouts. Still getting them in everyday, but later than is possible. I'm eating and drinking well. My wife commented, "Are you loosing weight?" then gesturing around my neck and face. I wish she gestured around my belly. But I'm happy because I usually don't eat very well during vacations. One hurdle is my trip back to the USA in September. I have to keep up my workouts, drinking and eating well. But I already know that I'm going to be eating more than normal during my time there, and most likely eating not the best things as well. So I'll need to stay on top of that.
Today was the usual vacation routine. I finally got to my workout in the late afternoon. I needed to get some pull ups in so I went with this routine. This is the last resistance routine with pull ups.
I decided to not use the assist bands today, but I was prepared for the lower rep count. My goal was 8 reps over the six moves. The two back and two bicep circuit was tough. The first two cycles were okay, but entering the third cycle with the Corn Cob Pull Ups, I had to use the assist with it. In fact, I have never done more than just a few true Corn Cob Pull Ups. They are just too tough at the moment. But from the third cycle on, I needed to slow down a bit and focus on my form. During the Static Arm Curls, I needed to take a break between passes, and on the last set, my left arm faded fast on the static hold. Just couldn't keep it up the whole time. I started off with 17kgs for the back moves and 10kgs for the bicep moves. I was able to keep the 17kgs for all the back moves except for the Seated Bent-Over Back Flys during which I used 12.5kgs. But for the bicep moves, I kept 10kgs for half the routine, but in the second half, I dropped down to 8.75kgs. I went back to 10kgs for the Hammer Curls, and started with 10kgs for the final move, the Strip-Set Curls during which I did 5 sets of 8 instead of 4, starting at 10kgs, the dropping 1.25kgs each set to 5kgs. I really got an awesome pump and burn during this workout.
Since I did Ab Burner on Sunday, Extreme Abs today. This was my mid-level ab workout. Since I'm back to the pull up bar, I might use the PLUS abs on Thursday. But today, was another great CORE BURN!!!
Went right into the Splits and Flow. I pushed the splits today, and got low, passed my mark. I'm starting to get up faster, under 10 seconds. When I started out, it would take me over 10 seconds to stand. The Flow was also good during all the speeds. But for some reason, my breathing was a bit shallow during the fast run. I'm usually in better control than that. But I may have been a little more tired that I actually felt.
In the end, I torched a solid 950+kcals. Keeping it going!!!
Being on vacation is making me a bit lazy. I've been sleeping late, getting up late (Still getting 7+ hours of sleep), and procrastinating on my workouts. Still getting them in everyday, but later than is possible. I'm eating and drinking well. My wife commented, "Are you loosing weight?" then gesturing around my neck and face. I wish she gestured around my belly. But I'm happy because I usually don't eat very well during vacations. One hurdle is my trip back to the USA in September. I have to keep up my workouts, drinking and eating well. But I already know that I'm going to be eating more than normal during my time there, and most likely eating not the best things as well. So I'll need to stay on top of that.
Today was the usual vacation routine. I finally got to my workout in the late afternoon. I needed to get some pull ups in so I went with this routine. This is the last resistance routine with pull ups.
I decided to not use the assist bands today, but I was prepared for the lower rep count. My goal was 8 reps over the six moves. The two back and two bicep circuit was tough. The first two cycles were okay, but entering the third cycle with the Corn Cob Pull Ups, I had to use the assist with it. In fact, I have never done more than just a few true Corn Cob Pull Ups. They are just too tough at the moment. But from the third cycle on, I needed to slow down a bit and focus on my form. During the Static Arm Curls, I needed to take a break between passes, and on the last set, my left arm faded fast on the static hold. Just couldn't keep it up the whole time. I started off with 17kgs for the back moves and 10kgs for the bicep moves. I was able to keep the 17kgs for all the back moves except for the Seated Bent-Over Back Flys during which I used 12.5kgs. But for the bicep moves, I kept 10kgs for half the routine, but in the second half, I dropped down to 8.75kgs. I went back to 10kgs for the Hammer Curls, and started with 10kgs for the final move, the Strip-Set Curls during which I did 5 sets of 8 instead of 4, starting at 10kgs, the dropping 1.25kgs each set to 5kgs. I really got an awesome pump and burn during this workout.
Since I did Ab Burner on Sunday, Extreme Abs today. This was my mid-level ab workout. Since I'm back to the pull up bar, I might use the PLUS abs on Thursday. But today, was another great CORE BURN!!!
Went right into the Splits and Flow. I pushed the splits today, and got low, passed my mark. I'm starting to get up faster, under 10 seconds. When I started out, it would take me over 10 seconds to stand. The Flow was also good during all the speeds. But for some reason, my breathing was a bit shallow during the fast run. I'm usually in better control than that. But I may have been a little more tired that I actually felt.
In the end, I torched a solid 950+kcals. Keeping it going!!!
Monday, August 24, 2015
8-24-15 HY: Insanity-Cardio Power & Resistance + Splits + TCF.
8-24-15 HY: Insanity-Cardio Power & Resistance + Splits + TCF.
Pretty sore from yesterday's resistance. I was a little apprehensive about doing this routine because of the "resistance" part of it. But I was able to hang with all the sets of push ups. This is still phase one of Insanity so the routines are still pretty short. Thank Goodness! Any longer and I would have died. The first circuit went well. I was able to hang for all three rounds without an extra break. But the last round with the extra moves was extra tough. I did have to take a break after the first part of the Tricep dips. My Tri's are still a bit tender. The second circuit which is three rounds, I had to turn it into 6 rounds. I needed to take a break before the Moving Push Ups and Mountain Climbers. I was just too winded to continue after the Jump Knee Tucks and Belt Kicks. But it was hard core cardio. Sweat was also flying all over the place! Another chance for some sprinkler action.
I went right into the Splits and Flow. It was a good session and I was able to push a bit past the mark. I had a good Flow also. I tried to work on controlling my stance because I've been over stepping recently. It went well, and I had good runs on the moderate and slow Flows.
In the end, I torched over 800kcals. Another good number!
Pretty sore from yesterday's resistance. I was a little apprehensive about doing this routine because of the "resistance" part of it. But I was able to hang with all the sets of push ups. This is still phase one of Insanity so the routines are still pretty short. Thank Goodness! Any longer and I would have died. The first circuit went well. I was able to hang for all three rounds without an extra break. But the last round with the extra moves was extra tough. I did have to take a break after the first part of the Tricep dips. My Tri's are still a bit tender. The second circuit which is three rounds, I had to turn it into 6 rounds. I needed to take a break before the Moving Push Ups and Mountain Climbers. I was just too winded to continue after the Jump Knee Tucks and Belt Kicks. But it was hard core cardio. Sweat was also flying all over the place! Another chance for some sprinkler action.
I went right into the Splits and Flow. It was a good session and I was able to push a bit past the mark. I had a good Flow also. I tried to work on controlling my stance because I've been over stepping recently. It went well, and I had good runs on the moderate and slow Flows.
In the end, I torched over 800kcals. Another good number!
Sunday, August 23, 2015
8-23-15 HY: P90X - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps + ChaLEAN Extreme - Ab Burner + Splits + TCF + Tennis.
8-23-15 HY: P90X - Chest, Shoulders & Triceps + ChaLEAN Extreme - Ab Burner + Splits + TCF + Tennis.
It was a good day with a lot of activity. And in the end, got a huge burn.
Started off with resistance. A lot of variations of push ups, presses, lateral and side raises for shoulders, and a lot of concentrated tricep work. The funny thing is, it seems like a lot of the other moves that were targeting other muscle groups actually also hit my triceps, too. For example, right at the beginning, moves 3-5 Chair Dips, Plange Push-ups, and Pike Presses all nailed my triceps. Moves like Y-Presses, targeted my shoulders, but I came down slowly so my triceps were used a lot. An interesting thing also is that I was able to nail out 25 Side Tri-Rises with Shoulders & Arms at the end of the routine, but today near the beginning of the routine, I died at 15. I can't understand it. Also, the Clap Push-Ups near the end almost killed me. My hands always rub on the floor when coming together. Today is the first time I did it on my mat which has tiny bumps on it. Talk about BURN! That friction burn really gets HOT!!! All in all, it was a great workout.
It was a good day with a lot of activity. And in the end, got a huge burn.
Started off with resistance. A lot of variations of push ups, presses, lateral and side raises for shoulders, and a lot of concentrated tricep work. The funny thing is, it seems like a lot of the other moves that were targeting other muscle groups actually also hit my triceps, too. For example, right at the beginning, moves 3-5 Chair Dips, Plange Push-ups, and Pike Presses all nailed my triceps. Moves like Y-Presses, targeted my shoulders, but I came down slowly so my triceps were used a lot. An interesting thing also is that I was able to nail out 25 Side Tri-Rises with Shoulders & Arms at the end of the routine, but today near the beginning of the routine, I died at 15. I can't understand it. Also, the Clap Push-Ups near the end almost killed me. My hands always rub on the floor when coming together. Today is the first time I did it on my mat which has tiny bumps on it. Talk about BURN! That friction burn really gets HOT!!! All in all, it was a great workout.
I planned to keep the step up plan for my ab workouts. 3x a week
building in intensity. Today was step one, but today's routine is
always tough even though it is short. It always gives me a good burn,
and it is just intense enough to make me want to quit, but sort enough
to keep me going for those last few reps to make it to the end. Love
it!
Went right into the Splits and Flow. Both were good. Coming off an off day, the splits were good, but wasn't able to push lower. I did get back to my mark which will serve as my starting point for the week. From tomorrow, I'll push past the mark as far as possible. The Flow was good, and I practiced all three speeds to get into a groove. Felt good today.
In the end, I torched a solid 900+kcals. Awesome way to start off the week!!!
Then my son said, "Can we play tennis?" How can I say "no" to tennis, or my son? So, even though I was burned out, I was feeling energetic enough so I said, "Sure!" I was happy to do an upper body resistance routine today because my legs were still sore. I mean climbing stairs is better, but I still feel the pull in my inner thighs with each step. So tennis with a tired chest, shoulders, triceps and legs, not the best situation, but the splits stretch and Flow were really good so I was able to move. Timing on a lot of shots was just a bit late, but I was also able to hit some good shots. Had a great time playing and torched over 1000kcals.
What a great day!!!
Went right into the Splits and Flow. Both were good. Coming off an off day, the splits were good, but wasn't able to push lower. I did get back to my mark which will serve as my starting point for the week. From tomorrow, I'll push past the mark as far as possible. The Flow was good, and I practiced all three speeds to get into a groove. Felt good today.
In the end, I torched a solid 900+kcals. Awesome way to start off the week!!!
Then my son said, "Can we play tennis?" How can I say "no" to tennis, or my son? So, even though I was burned out, I was feeling energetic enough so I said, "Sure!" I was happy to do an upper body resistance routine today because my legs were still sore. I mean climbing stairs is better, but I still feel the pull in my inner thighs with each step. So tennis with a tired chest, shoulders, triceps and legs, not the best situation, but the splits stretch and Flow were really good so I was able to move. Timing on a lot of shots was just a bit late, but I was also able to hit some good shots. Had a great time playing and torched over 1000kcals.
What a great day!!!
Friday, August 21, 2015
8-21-15 HY: P90X-Cardio X + Hip Hop Abs-Last Minute Abs + Splits + TCF.
8-21-15 HY: P90X-Cardio X + Hip Hop Abs-Last Minute Abs + Splits + TCF.
I am not in as much agony as I thought I would be after Legs & Back. Also, the soreness is not in my legs, as much as in my glutes and inner thighs right under my glutes. Standing up from the sitting position is painful, but in a good way. I was wondering what routine I could do today, and I went with Cardio X.
The yoga at the beginning was nice. The runners pose was really tough at first, but after warming up, I was able to get down. The "Warrior" poses were a good stretch on my sore areas as well. I was able to keep up with Tony and crew for the whole routine. I was dying with the 30 Squat reaches. Going low was extremely difficult. Pain died down a bit around the 25th rep. But it was a great workout.
I felt good, so even though it wasn't a scheduled ab day, I wanted to add a little abs so I did a little hip hop abs. I had to really focus on the 3 T's especially trying to tighten my abs. So I had a good quick ab workout.
The Splits and Flow were really good. It was again really good to stretch out those sore muscles around my hip flexors. But it was painful to get back down to my mark. Today, I went for the slow Flow instead of fast. I had a better run than when I tried to go fast.
In the end, I torched a good 721kcals. Nice way to enter the weekend!
I am not in as much agony as I thought I would be after Legs & Back. Also, the soreness is not in my legs, as much as in my glutes and inner thighs right under my glutes. Standing up from the sitting position is painful, but in a good way. I was wondering what routine I could do today, and I went with Cardio X.
The yoga at the beginning was nice. The runners pose was really tough at first, but after warming up, I was able to get down. The "Warrior" poses were a good stretch on my sore areas as well. I was able to keep up with Tony and crew for the whole routine. I was dying with the 30 Squat reaches. Going low was extremely difficult. Pain died down a bit around the 25th rep. But it was a great workout.
I felt good, so even though it wasn't a scheduled ab day, I wanted to add a little abs so I did a little hip hop abs. I had to really focus on the 3 T's especially trying to tighten my abs. So I had a good quick ab workout.
The Splits and Flow were really good. It was again really good to stretch out those sore muscles around my hip flexors. But it was painful to get back down to my mark. Today, I went for the slow Flow instead of fast. I had a better run than when I tried to go fast.
In the end, I torched a good 721kcals. Nice way to enter the weekend!
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