3-31-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 2 + Power 90 - Ab Ripper 200.
Well, today did not shape up to be what I had envisioned it would be. I was planning to blow it out of the water in terms of the workout and stretch, but instead, I was rushing just to get in the main part of my workout before sunset. I woke up to the news that we would be going out for shopping to take advantage of coupons that expire on April 1. So off we went. I was thinking we would be back in plenty of time for me to do a good workout, but the got longer and longer. It was fun, though, and if I could count all the walking I did as part of my workout, I walked at least a couple of miles, and a lot of that, I was carrying bags weighing between 4-6kgs. Once I got home, I barely had two hours to get everything done. So I rushed through the prep and prelims.
The workout is the mother of all MAX 30 routines. The previous two max out times were 9:00 and 11:07. I was hoping to get to the first break today. Or at least that was my goal. The warm up was fine, but why in the world is the first move IRON LEGS??? I guess Shaun T. is trying to burn us out right at the beginning. But I got through it and the rest of the moves before the first break. There was a point that I almost tapped out, but somehow, I don't know how, I just gutted it out and finished the move, and I believe the following move was a little less intense, something a little "recoveryish". I guess Shaun T. does have some mercy. But that, what turns out to be a 40-second break really helped and I was able to power through to almost the next break. My MAX OUT Time was 20:51 on the Lunge Punch Kick (L). I was already dying, yes, but the real reason I had to take a break was my knee felt like it was going to give out, or even hyperextend. Then after my initial break, I was taking breaks all over the place. And who put variations of burpees and power/tuck jumps at the end of an extremely brutal routine??? SHAUN T.!!! Does. I had the modifier track on, but I couldn't bring myself to modify. But if my range of motion gets any worse on the jumps, it would probably be better if I did modify. I was shocked at how far I got today. Maybe I'll be able to go all the way to finish the program next week! No Pressure!!!
I didn't have time to do even Chalene's Extreme Core Circuit today, so I went to my very handy short but tough ab routine by the original Tony Horton in Power 90, Ab Ripper 200+. I say "+" because I did a few extra reps here and there when I had some extra time to kill. But I also did the ab move for my Coach's Challenge Group. I got that one done first before I did the ab routine. I got a good burn, but I didn't burn out. But that will have to do for this week.
Week THREE of Month TWO of Insanity MAX 30 is in the books. One more week to go and I will have completed one of the most grueling programs I've done EVER!! But I'll be better for it. If I didn't catch the flu, I would be done already, but as it stands, I will be taking this final week into my first week back at work for our new school year. So I will have to work extra hard to stay focused and not waver from my goal. But first, I get to take a lovely off day tomorrow and rest my body and muscles. But I will have to do my stretches. I was only able to do a limited amount of stretches before sunset.
In the end, in 120 minutes, I burned 800+kcals. If all things were normal, I would have topped 1000kcals, but that's life. Happy Weekend, Everyone!!! One good thing, sort of, is that we were so busy, we didn't have time to stop by Baskin Robbins to pick up out semi-bi-monthly double scoop of ice cream. It's a family tradition. It will have to wait another couple of months.
Friday, March 31, 2017
3-30-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - MAX OUT STRENGTH + Weights (Biceps) + Unlock your Hip Flexors + TCF.
3-30-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - MAX OUT STRENGTH + Weights (Biceps) + Unlock your Hip Flexors + TCF.
Today was an odd day. I woke up with a headache and took a long nap from the late morning to the early/mid afternoon. When I got up, the pain had moved from my head to my neck. I wasn't really feeling like doing anything at that point. On top of that, my legs were feeling the soreness that follows an almost 5-hour workout day. I procrastinated as long as possible, and then some. I still had my night class to teach so I had to start by 5 pm if I wanted to get a full workout in, but I ended up starting at 5:30 pm. So something had to give.
With the neck pain, I wasn't looking forward to all the push-ups I knew were coming. I also wasn't sure how long my legs were going to hold out, but I figured they would do okay since this was STRENGTH and not a leg heavy cardio routine. Then to add to that, my previous max out times were pretty low, so I wasn't really holding the bar too high today. My past two max out times were 12:26 and 13:19. I was hoping for somewhere into the next move. I also played the modifier track so once I maxed out, I'd just go with the modifier. The warm up was good. I'm glad there is that dynamic stretch move for the hamstrings at the end. The next circuit was focusing on lower body so once I got passed that, I would be into the Push-Up circuit. The first 11-12 minutes were fine. But then the Push-Ups came, and that was a familiar kind of pain. The circuit is only 5-6 moves long, so I was thinking to just get to the third move and do as much as possible before maxing out I'd be happy. For me, the idea is to just not stop moving. Once I stop, that is where the break goes. So, to that end, I didn't try to push a fast pace, but a slower pace with a good range of motion is what I was going for. I barely made it past the second move, and going into the third move I was thinking that would be it. But somehow, I was able to scrape together a little extra energy and gut my way all the way to the end of the third move. The next few moves were done on my knees so that was a huge help. Again, SOMEHOW, I made it all the way through the first Push-Up circuit. The next circuit was the core circuit and I barely made it through that circuit. Time was up around 23 minutes and I still hadn't maxed out. But that last run of push-ups and low static holds did me in and burned me out. My MAX OUT Time was 25:20 half way through the Dive Push-Ups. For some reason, I keep hearing "Diamond" Push-Up and I always position my hand in that position. But I pushed it for as long as I could and I broke at almost the half-way point of the move. Arms, triceps were on fire. I took about a minute break before getting back into it. Those low holds, low planks, 8-count push-ups were BRUTAL!!! Even on my knees. I just died. But one good thing is that I didn't make my neck pain any worse. I didn't even feel any strain on my neck which tells me that I'm using good form and not doing any unnecessary straining in my neck. By the end of the routine, my triceps were pumped and burning. But again, that imbalance was there, so I felt I had to do some biceps work to even it out.
I have done biceps weights every time thus far in month two. I just don't like the uneven feeling in my arms so I have to do it. Today, I added a move so I did seven total moves: Bicep Curls, Alternating Outside Hammer Curls, In and Out Curls, Static Arm Curls, Concentration Curls, Hammer Curls, Alternating Speed Curls. First five moves were done with 7.5kgs and the last two moves were with 5kgs and 4kgs respectively. After this little routine, my arms were feeling so pumped all around, triceps, biceps, and forearms. Then I did the Cool Down from the STRENGTH. Shake it out, baby!
By this time, time was running short, so I went through the first six moves of the Unlock you Hip Flexors, and then I had to stop and do my Flows. I was intending to finish up when I got home after class, but my class got out late, and I spent some time enjoying a few episodes of Friends with my wife. I guess I could have done it, but I wanted to get this entry done and published. Plus, my legs are too sore now, so I'm satisfied with what I did. I'll make up for it tomorrow.
In the end, after 100 minutes, I torched just over 800kcals. I'm looking forward to the upper body soreness tomorrow!
Today was an odd day. I woke up with a headache and took a long nap from the late morning to the early/mid afternoon. When I got up, the pain had moved from my head to my neck. I wasn't really feeling like doing anything at that point. On top of that, my legs were feeling the soreness that follows an almost 5-hour workout day. I procrastinated as long as possible, and then some. I still had my night class to teach so I had to start by 5 pm if I wanted to get a full workout in, but I ended up starting at 5:30 pm. So something had to give.
With the neck pain, I wasn't looking forward to all the push-ups I knew were coming. I also wasn't sure how long my legs were going to hold out, but I figured they would do okay since this was STRENGTH and not a leg heavy cardio routine. Then to add to that, my previous max out times were pretty low, so I wasn't really holding the bar too high today. My past two max out times were 12:26 and 13:19. I was hoping for somewhere into the next move. I also played the modifier track so once I maxed out, I'd just go with the modifier. The warm up was good. I'm glad there is that dynamic stretch move for the hamstrings at the end. The next circuit was focusing on lower body so once I got passed that, I would be into the Push-Up circuit. The first 11-12 minutes were fine. But then the Push-Ups came, and that was a familiar kind of pain. The circuit is only 5-6 moves long, so I was thinking to just get to the third move and do as much as possible before maxing out I'd be happy. For me, the idea is to just not stop moving. Once I stop, that is where the break goes. So, to that end, I didn't try to push a fast pace, but a slower pace with a good range of motion is what I was going for. I barely made it past the second move, and going into the third move I was thinking that would be it. But somehow, I was able to scrape together a little extra energy and gut my way all the way to the end of the third move. The next few moves were done on my knees so that was a huge help. Again, SOMEHOW, I made it all the way through the first Push-Up circuit. The next circuit was the core circuit and I barely made it through that circuit. Time was up around 23 minutes and I still hadn't maxed out. But that last run of push-ups and low static holds did me in and burned me out. My MAX OUT Time was 25:20 half way through the Dive Push-Ups. For some reason, I keep hearing "Diamond" Push-Up and I always position my hand in that position. But I pushed it for as long as I could and I broke at almost the half-way point of the move. Arms, triceps were on fire. I took about a minute break before getting back into it. Those low holds, low planks, 8-count push-ups were BRUTAL!!! Even on my knees. I just died. But one good thing is that I didn't make my neck pain any worse. I didn't even feel any strain on my neck which tells me that I'm using good form and not doing any unnecessary straining in my neck. By the end of the routine, my triceps were pumped and burning. But again, that imbalance was there, so I felt I had to do some biceps work to even it out.
I have done biceps weights every time thus far in month two. I just don't like the uneven feeling in my arms so I have to do it. Today, I added a move so I did seven total moves: Bicep Curls, Alternating Outside Hammer Curls, In and Out Curls, Static Arm Curls, Concentration Curls, Hammer Curls, Alternating Speed Curls. First five moves were done with 7.5kgs and the last two moves were with 5kgs and 4kgs respectively. After this little routine, my arms were feeling so pumped all around, triceps, biceps, and forearms. Then I did the Cool Down from the STRENGTH. Shake it out, baby!
By this time, time was running short, so I went through the first six moves of the Unlock you Hip Flexors, and then I had to stop and do my Flows. I was intending to finish up when I got home after class, but my class got out late, and I spent some time enjoying a few episodes of Friends with my wife. I guess I could have done it, but I wanted to get this entry done and published. Plus, my legs are too sore now, so I'm satisfied with what I did. I'll make up for it tomorrow.
In the end, after 100 minutes, I torched just over 800kcals. I'm looking forward to the upper body soreness tomorrow!
Thursday, March 30, 2017
3-29-17 HY: Pickle-Ball + Insanity MAX 30 - MAX OUT SWEAT + Ab Attack: 10 + Unlock your Hip Flexors + Splits (modified) + TCF.
3-29-17 HY: Pickle-Ball + Insanity MAX 30 - MAX OUT SWEAT + Ab Attack: 10 + Unlock your Hip Flexors + Splits (modified) + TCF.
Today is a day I was looking forward to and at the same time... DREADING!!! Looking forward because I love playing Pickle-Ball! Dreading because it just happened that it has to be a double workout day. I guess it technically didn't HAVE to be a double workout day, but since I'm on a program instead of a straight hybrid, I wanted to stay on schedule. So, since I didn't want to have to go the last two weeks of the program without an off day, I have to push to get through this week. By doing today's double, I was able to stay on schedule so I can still take my off day on Saturday and then attack the final week of MAX 30 well rested. This is something I would have done no matter what, not just because I'm in a Challenge "KotH" Month with my coach and her team.
Pickle-Ball was in the morning, and it almost didn't happen. The gym we play in was being set up for health tests that the students have to go through next week as part of orientation week at my university. Yes, the school year in Japan starts in April, so it's coming soon. When I poked my head into the gym, I saw all the stuff being set up and I was like, Uh-oh, we can't play today. But luckily, my co-worker checked the other side and it was, for the most part, clear of testing stuff. So we set up the net on the opposite side of the gym. Today, I brought the different, balls that curve and spin more. So we took a little longer to warm up and get used to them than usual. With these new and different balls, our style of play was forced to become more aggressive. Games were much longer and there were a lot more serve changes. The first game was neck and neck until I finally pulled it out 15-13. We played a lot of good shots and we both came to net a lot more than we used to because of the lack of bounce of the balls. But that makes for a much more exciting game. The second game was almost a carbon copy of the first except that I lost, 13-15. These games almost took 30 minutes each. Previously, the average game time was 15-20 minutes. In the third game, well, let me put it this way, at the end of the game, I called the name of the game, "The thorough dismantling of Christopher". This is the first treacherously lopsided loss I have suffered since we started playing Pickle-Ball. At the beginning of the game, I was just mishitting the ball, not seeing the ball, not reading my opponent, I wasn't doing anything I needed to do. I was in a weird funk and I couldn't get out of it. Well, the score ended up being 3-15. But the odd thing is that the game took almost 25 minutes long to complete. So, again, many serve changes and longer rallies took place, but the result was VERY different. We were also using a higher grade of racket as well. The previous rackets were sort of a beginners set but these were a better quality racket and we could feel the difference. Interesting how different equipment can be, and how it can make a difference. But that was a good 2-hour+ session, an my legs were dying. As I said, much more aggressive play means a lot more attacking and moving around the court. Not just left to right, but now, a lot of front to back. Agility is key. I'll have to go over my mental tapes and not allow that drubbing to happen again.
My legs were like jelly when I got home. So I just sat and relaxed. Almost took a nap, but didn't. Then, at the regular time, I went up and started getting ready for my night workout.
I was really feeling it in my legs, and I was noticeably tired. So, I was planning to do today's MAX 30 routine totally modified. I even played the DVD with the modifier track on. But once that warm up started, the modified moves just seemed too easy so I started out regularly. Then I though, "I'll just modify until I max out." But the last max out time was 21:10. So, I figured I would just go until I can't go anymore then modify from there. I was so tired, but an extra boost of energy came from somewhere and I killed it. My MAX OUT Time was 24:32. And that was with no modification. Normal moves at just a little slower pace than Shaun T. I made it to the end of the first move of the first round of the last circuit. I did the Wide In & Out Fly, but could barely get started on the move that took me out, the Plank Jack Shoulder Tap. Then for the next five moves, to the end of the second round, I modified everything. But on the move Plank Jack Shoulder Tap, the modifier was on her knees. That was too easy, so I went on my toes and just did the shoulder tap without the Jack. But I wanted to finish strong, so I gathered up the last of my energy, even from my reserves, and did the last round full force. I had just enough strength for the Power Move and the Closer Move. But I was so happy that I surpassed my last time. I honestly didn't think I'd get passed the second circuit.
Ab Attack was kind of a let down. I lost ten seconds on my max out time. But still on the same move. My previous max out time was 4:40, but today, my MAX OUT Time was 4:30. I just couldn't keep it up on those Scissor Kick Punches, or are they Switch Kick Punches. Either way, that is my nemesis move in this routine. Everything else if fine until the last two moves. This time, on Ab Attack, I needed a 40-20 split, and then on the Drum-V, I needed a 30-30 split. I just can't go all the way on those three moves. When I do... CELEBRATION TIME!!!
I moved right into the Unlock your Hip Flexors and completed it with a good push, but the Splits, I modified because my legs were just dying. So sore and tired and painful. So I did the hamstring stretches just to keep them flexible. Good session today. And my Flow was, as always, on point. But my right knee pain flared up a bit again, but I adjusted my stance to relieve pressure.
So in the end, with 130 minutes of Pickle-Ball in the morning, and then a 160 minute workout in the evening, today, after 290 minutes, I torched over 2100kcals. WOO HOO!!! Time for bed! Don't wake me up till noon!
Today is a day I was looking forward to and at the same time... DREADING!!! Looking forward because I love playing Pickle-Ball! Dreading because it just happened that it has to be a double workout day. I guess it technically didn't HAVE to be a double workout day, but since I'm on a program instead of a straight hybrid, I wanted to stay on schedule. So, since I didn't want to have to go the last two weeks of the program without an off day, I have to push to get through this week. By doing today's double, I was able to stay on schedule so I can still take my off day on Saturday and then attack the final week of MAX 30 well rested. This is something I would have done no matter what, not just because I'm in a Challenge "KotH" Month with my coach and her team.
Pickle-Ball was in the morning, and it almost didn't happen. The gym we play in was being set up for health tests that the students have to go through next week as part of orientation week at my university. Yes, the school year in Japan starts in April, so it's coming soon. When I poked my head into the gym, I saw all the stuff being set up and I was like, Uh-oh, we can't play today. But luckily, my co-worker checked the other side and it was, for the most part, clear of testing stuff. So we set up the net on the opposite side of the gym. Today, I brought the different, balls that curve and spin more. So we took a little longer to warm up and get used to them than usual. With these new and different balls, our style of play was forced to become more aggressive. Games were much longer and there were a lot more serve changes. The first game was neck and neck until I finally pulled it out 15-13. We played a lot of good shots and we both came to net a lot more than we used to because of the lack of bounce of the balls. But that makes for a much more exciting game. The second game was almost a carbon copy of the first except that I lost, 13-15. These games almost took 30 minutes each. Previously, the average game time was 15-20 minutes. In the third game, well, let me put it this way, at the end of the game, I called the name of the game, "The thorough dismantling of Christopher". This is the first treacherously lopsided loss I have suffered since we started playing Pickle-Ball. At the beginning of the game, I was just mishitting the ball, not seeing the ball, not reading my opponent, I wasn't doing anything I needed to do. I was in a weird funk and I couldn't get out of it. Well, the score ended up being 3-15. But the odd thing is that the game took almost 25 minutes long to complete. So, again, many serve changes and longer rallies took place, but the result was VERY different. We were also using a higher grade of racket as well. The previous rackets were sort of a beginners set but these were a better quality racket and we could feel the difference. Interesting how different equipment can be, and how it can make a difference. But that was a good 2-hour+ session, an my legs were dying. As I said, much more aggressive play means a lot more attacking and moving around the court. Not just left to right, but now, a lot of front to back. Agility is key. I'll have to go over my mental tapes and not allow that drubbing to happen again.
My legs were like jelly when I got home. So I just sat and relaxed. Almost took a nap, but didn't. Then, at the regular time, I went up and started getting ready for my night workout.
I was really feeling it in my legs, and I was noticeably tired. So, I was planning to do today's MAX 30 routine totally modified. I even played the DVD with the modifier track on. But once that warm up started, the modified moves just seemed too easy so I started out regularly. Then I though, "I'll just modify until I max out." But the last max out time was 21:10. So, I figured I would just go until I can't go anymore then modify from there. I was so tired, but an extra boost of energy came from somewhere and I killed it. My MAX OUT Time was 24:32. And that was with no modification. Normal moves at just a little slower pace than Shaun T. I made it to the end of the first move of the first round of the last circuit. I did the Wide In & Out Fly, but could barely get started on the move that took me out, the Plank Jack Shoulder Tap. Then for the next five moves, to the end of the second round, I modified everything. But on the move Plank Jack Shoulder Tap, the modifier was on her knees. That was too easy, so I went on my toes and just did the shoulder tap without the Jack. But I wanted to finish strong, so I gathered up the last of my energy, even from my reserves, and did the last round full force. I had just enough strength for the Power Move and the Closer Move. But I was so happy that I surpassed my last time. I honestly didn't think I'd get passed the second circuit.
Ab Attack was kind of a let down. I lost ten seconds on my max out time. But still on the same move. My previous max out time was 4:40, but today, my MAX OUT Time was 4:30. I just couldn't keep it up on those Scissor Kick Punches, or are they Switch Kick Punches. Either way, that is my nemesis move in this routine. Everything else if fine until the last two moves. This time, on Ab Attack, I needed a 40-20 split, and then on the Drum-V, I needed a 30-30 split. I just can't go all the way on those three moves. When I do... CELEBRATION TIME!!!
I moved right into the Unlock your Hip Flexors and completed it with a good push, but the Splits, I modified because my legs were just dying. So sore and tired and painful. So I did the hamstring stretches just to keep them flexible. Good session today. And my Flow was, as always, on point. But my right knee pain flared up a bit again, but I adjusted my stance to relieve pressure.
So in the end, with 130 minutes of Pickle-Ball in the morning, and then a 160 minute workout in the evening, today, after 290 minutes, I torched over 2100kcals. WOO HOO!!! Time for bed! Don't wake me up till noon!
3-28-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - MAX OUT POWER + Unlock your Hip Flexors + Splits + TCF.
3-28-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - MAX OUT POWER + Unlock your Hip Flexors + Splits + TCF.
Another vacation day and another day of doing practically nothing. I did get out of the house though. Once to pick up my daughter who had gone up north with her Field Hockey team to play in the national tournament as a representative of the southern block of Japan. Unfortunately they got taken out in the first round so they came home early. But good for my wife and I because after our son left, home was very quiet.
I got started with my workout in the early evening as usual. I knew it was going to be a shorter workout because no abs. But with that in mind, I chose to do some extra stretching at the end. I was really curious as to how far I would go on this routine because that first Push Up circuit is just a killer circuit. The first two circuits went fine as usual, the warm up and the leg power circuits are my stronger circuits. My previous two max out times were 11:38 and 12:36. Basically I maxing out on the first and second moves respectively. Today, I was able to extend that to the third move. My MAX OUT Time was 13:10. Just like most of the guys on Shaun T's team, Push Up Pop Up was the move of the day. It took out several of those big guys. So I was happy to get to their level... sort of. I almost maxed out at the second move like last week, but I gutted out those last 5-seconds. Arms were rubber. I barely got half a rep in on the third move before I collapsed. It was excruciatingly brutal, but I made it through. The rest of the routine was okay. The core circuit was tough, but not because of the core moves, but because of the plank moves that tasked my shoulders. Shoulders were burning with all those Pike Up moves. But it was a good routine.
I started the Unlock routine and pushed to the point of being afraid I would rip a tendon or muscle. So I had to take it back a bit. Then when that was done, I did my regular Splits routine and again, the hip flexor pain was a lot less. So I am seeing progress, not where I would like to see it, but progress none the less. The Flows were on point.
In the end, after 150 minutes, I torched a good 833kcal. Feel the burn and embrace the PUMP!
Another vacation day and another day of doing practically nothing. I did get out of the house though. Once to pick up my daughter who had gone up north with her Field Hockey team to play in the national tournament as a representative of the southern block of Japan. Unfortunately they got taken out in the first round so they came home early. But good for my wife and I because after our son left, home was very quiet.
I got started with my workout in the early evening as usual. I knew it was going to be a shorter workout because no abs. But with that in mind, I chose to do some extra stretching at the end. I was really curious as to how far I would go on this routine because that first Push Up circuit is just a killer circuit. The first two circuits went fine as usual, the warm up and the leg power circuits are my stronger circuits. My previous two max out times were 11:38 and 12:36. Basically I maxing out on the first and second moves respectively. Today, I was able to extend that to the third move. My MAX OUT Time was 13:10. Just like most of the guys on Shaun T's team, Push Up Pop Up was the move of the day. It took out several of those big guys. So I was happy to get to their level... sort of. I almost maxed out at the second move like last week, but I gutted out those last 5-seconds. Arms were rubber. I barely got half a rep in on the third move before I collapsed. It was excruciatingly brutal, but I made it through. The rest of the routine was okay. The core circuit was tough, but not because of the core moves, but because of the plank moves that tasked my shoulders. Shoulders were burning with all those Pike Up moves. But it was a good routine.
I started the Unlock routine and pushed to the point of being afraid I would rip a tendon or muscle. So I had to take it back a bit. Then when that was done, I did my regular Splits routine and again, the hip flexor pain was a lot less. So I am seeing progress, not where I would like to see it, but progress none the less. The Flows were on point.
In the end, after 150 minutes, I torched a good 833kcal. Feel the burn and embrace the PUMP!
Monday, March 27, 2017
3-27-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - MAX OUT CARDIO + Ab Attack: 10 + Unlock your Hip Flexors + Splits + TCF.
3-27-17 HY: Insanity MAX 30 - MAX OUT CARDIO + Ab Attack: 10 + Unlock your Hip Flexors + Splits + TCF.
Today was a really quiet day. My wife was extremely tired from her travels yesterday so she was just taking it easy, and I was taking it easy with her. But by early evening I was ready to get some moving it so I started to prepare for my workout.
I'm beginning week 3 of month 2 so I'm in the last quarter of the Insanity MAX 30 program. Had I not lost that week, week and a half, I'd be done by now, but it was unavoidable and I guess a good mid-program break. The pressure was on today because I did a full routine last week, so I didn't want to regress and do any less. But if I did end up doing a full break-free routine, how would I judge if I had improved. Short story shorter, I crushed this routine, and YES, I got all the way to the end. My MAX OUT Time was 30:00. Last week, there were a couple points that I felt I couldn't go on and almost tapped out. This week, I felt much stronger, especially once I got my second wind. I didn't feel like I was going to tap out at any time during the routine. I did feel the burn, but the burn motivated me to push it harder and grind through the pain. Good routine.
I moved right into Abs and I pushed as hard as I could, but the burn was just too much and I tapped out close to the same time as usual. My MAX OUT Time was 4:40. Same move, the Switch Kick Punches, but I think I got about 10 seconds further into the move than the previous time. I was able to do full times on all the moves from then on except the last two moves, Ab Attack on the floor, I did a 40/20 second split on that move, and 30/15/15 seconds on the Drum-V Hold. I just need to keep pushing until I get passed that plateau.
I moved into the stretch and the two programs for that. I went back and tried one round of my regular Splits stretch routine and as far as depth, there wasn't much change, but there was a change in the free range of motion of my hip flexors. What I mean is that before, I could feel some sort of a hitch in my hip flexors that was more prevalent on my left side. So, when moving from the right side splits to straddle splits, there was often a sharp pain that shot up my hip and started to cramp the muscle right in my right hip so I would have to come out of my straddle splits for a moment, shake out my hip, then go back into the straddle splits. But today, I didn't feel that hitch at all. Everything was smooth. So now, as I get back to the regular routine, or add the regular routine, hopefully, more benefits will be discovered. I shifted my position of my right side stance in my Flow so I wouldn't put too much pressure on my knee, so no wincing today from pain.
In the end, after 160 minutes, I torched a solid 1040+kcals. Nice to be on vacation so I can just relax and do everything that needs to be done without any pressure or rushing.
Today was a really quiet day. My wife was extremely tired from her travels yesterday so she was just taking it easy, and I was taking it easy with her. But by early evening I was ready to get some moving it so I started to prepare for my workout.
I'm beginning week 3 of month 2 so I'm in the last quarter of the Insanity MAX 30 program. Had I not lost that week, week and a half, I'd be done by now, but it was unavoidable and I guess a good mid-program break. The pressure was on today because I did a full routine last week, so I didn't want to regress and do any less. But if I did end up doing a full break-free routine, how would I judge if I had improved. Short story shorter, I crushed this routine, and YES, I got all the way to the end. My MAX OUT Time was 30:00. Last week, there were a couple points that I felt I couldn't go on and almost tapped out. This week, I felt much stronger, especially once I got my second wind. I didn't feel like I was going to tap out at any time during the routine. I did feel the burn, but the burn motivated me to push it harder and grind through the pain. Good routine.
I moved right into Abs and I pushed as hard as I could, but the burn was just too much and I tapped out close to the same time as usual. My MAX OUT Time was 4:40. Same move, the Switch Kick Punches, but I think I got about 10 seconds further into the move than the previous time. I was able to do full times on all the moves from then on except the last two moves, Ab Attack on the floor, I did a 40/20 second split on that move, and 30/15/15 seconds on the Drum-V Hold. I just need to keep pushing until I get passed that plateau.
I moved into the stretch and the two programs for that. I went back and tried one round of my regular Splits stretch routine and as far as depth, there wasn't much change, but there was a change in the free range of motion of my hip flexors. What I mean is that before, I could feel some sort of a hitch in my hip flexors that was more prevalent on my left side. So, when moving from the right side splits to straddle splits, there was often a sharp pain that shot up my hip and started to cramp the muscle right in my right hip so I would have to come out of my straddle splits for a moment, shake out my hip, then go back into the straddle splits. But today, I didn't feel that hitch at all. Everything was smooth. So now, as I get back to the regular routine, or add the regular routine, hopefully, more benefits will be discovered. I shifted my position of my right side stance in my Flow so I wouldn't put too much pressure on my knee, so no wincing today from pain.
In the end, after 160 minutes, I torched a solid 1040+kcals. Nice to be on vacation so I can just relax and do everything that needs to be done without any pressure or rushing.
3-26-17 Unlock your Hip Flexors + Unlock your Tight Hamstrings + TCF.
3-26-17 Unlock your Hip Flexors + Unlock your Tight Hamstrings + TCF.
Today was the last day for my son to be at home, so I wanted to spend as much of my time with him as possible. So since he didn't have to leave until the early afternoon, we watched a movie in the morning, did some laundry together, and some other mundane stuff, but just being together was nice. We had breakfast and lunch together, too. Then around 4 pm, we left for the airport. His flight wasn't until 7:45 pm, but we were going to pick my wife up from the airport and then have dinner together. Then my wife and I would say "goodbye" to my son together. My wife was away since Friday morning because she went to support my daughter who had left with her Field Hockey team to compete in the National High School Tournament up in central Japan on Thursday. After time with our son, we came back home with heavy hearts. My wife was very tired so she went to bed early and I decided to do my stretch training for my splits. I took a day off from the Splits stretch training yesterday, so I had to get it done today. But this time, I added a second routine that stretches out the Hamstrings.
I feel my Hip Flexors are starting to open up at the Side Splits angle, but the Straddle Splits angle is still tight. I'm going to add my regular splits routine in tomorrow and see if there has been any progress made over the last week. The new routine introduced me to a few new moves and different styles of old moves, so I'm hoping that the tweaks that were made help loosen my legs up.
I'll be a day short this week so I may need to pull a double session to get all my MAX 30 Routines in. No HRM today, just stretching for flexibility for over 90 minutes. A large dose of good pain. Careful not to pop my joints. Went to bed very loose.
Today was the last day for my son to be at home, so I wanted to spend as much of my time with him as possible. So since he didn't have to leave until the early afternoon, we watched a movie in the morning, did some laundry together, and some other mundane stuff, but just being together was nice. We had breakfast and lunch together, too. Then around 4 pm, we left for the airport. His flight wasn't until 7:45 pm, but we were going to pick my wife up from the airport and then have dinner together. Then my wife and I would say "goodbye" to my son together. My wife was away since Friday morning because she went to support my daughter who had left with her Field Hockey team to compete in the National High School Tournament up in central Japan on Thursday. After time with our son, we came back home with heavy hearts. My wife was very tired so she went to bed early and I decided to do my stretch training for my splits. I took a day off from the Splits stretch training yesterday, so I had to get it done today. But this time, I added a second routine that stretches out the Hamstrings.
I feel my Hip Flexors are starting to open up at the Side Splits angle, but the Straddle Splits angle is still tight. I'm going to add my regular splits routine in tomorrow and see if there has been any progress made over the last week. The new routine introduced me to a few new moves and different styles of old moves, so I'm hoping that the tweaks that were made help loosen my legs up.
I'll be a day short this week so I may need to pull a double session to get all my MAX 30 Routines in. No HRM today, just stretching for flexibility for over 90 minutes. A large dose of good pain. Careful not to pop my joints. Went to bed very loose.
3-25-17 Insanity MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 2.
Today is supposed to be my off day, but, since I played tennis on Friday instead of doing Friday Fight, I'm a day behind on my schedule. So, even though I'm in a bit of a time crunch, I decided to at least get the main routine in. Also, I was still feeling very tired, sore, and my right knee was still feeling a bit gimpy so I decided to modify the whole routine but go a bit slower and push my range of motion. But when I started the routine, I just couldn't bring myself to modify and I went for it all the way. My max out time last week was 9:00. So I was thinking to get past that number. I made it past and went through a move I thought I would die at. My MAX OUT Time was 11:07 on Free Runner (R). The move before this was the Hit the Ground with Jump Tuck. I thought I'd never be able to get up for those jumps, but I did. Range of motion on my tuck jump wasn't as high as I would like it to be, but my distance off the ground was my regular height. When Free Runner Started, that is when I couldn't get off the ground after the second rep and I died out and took my break. I got back into it after about a minute of trying to catch my breath. I had pushed it really hard and reached my goal of surpassing my last max out time. So as the last 2/3 of the routine was left coupled with my time crunch, I decided to modify when needed. I ended up modifying about 4 moves, about one move every 4-5 moves. And actually, I was able to keep going a lot better than if I just took a break then got back into it. I am considering doing that style from now on just because it keeps me going instead of stopping every few moves. But I don't know if it will work on the Power and Strength routines. I'll try it, though.
In the end, after about 52 minutes (warm up and Cool down), I torched a nice 605kcals. Then it was off to see a movie with my son. Sort of our last night out before he leaves to go back to college tomorrow. Sad and quiet days ahead.
Today is supposed to be my off day, but, since I played tennis on Friday instead of doing Friday Fight, I'm a day behind on my schedule. So, even though I'm in a bit of a time crunch, I decided to at least get the main routine in. Also, I was still feeling very tired, sore, and my right knee was still feeling a bit gimpy so I decided to modify the whole routine but go a bit slower and push my range of motion. But when I started the routine, I just couldn't bring myself to modify and I went for it all the way. My max out time last week was 9:00. So I was thinking to get past that number. I made it past and went through a move I thought I would die at. My MAX OUT Time was 11:07 on Free Runner (R). The move before this was the Hit the Ground with Jump Tuck. I thought I'd never be able to get up for those jumps, but I did. Range of motion on my tuck jump wasn't as high as I would like it to be, but my distance off the ground was my regular height. When Free Runner Started, that is when I couldn't get off the ground after the second rep and I died out and took my break. I got back into it after about a minute of trying to catch my breath. I had pushed it really hard and reached my goal of surpassing my last max out time. So as the last 2/3 of the routine was left coupled with my time crunch, I decided to modify when needed. I ended up modifying about 4 moves, about one move every 4-5 moves. And actually, I was able to keep going a lot better than if I just took a break then got back into it. I am considering doing that style from now on just because it keeps me going instead of stopping every few moves. But I don't know if it will work on the Power and Strength routines. I'll try it, though.
In the end, after about 52 minutes (warm up and Cool down), I torched a nice 605kcals. Then it was off to see a movie with my son. Sort of our last night out before he leaves to go back to college tomorrow. Sad and quiet days ahead.
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