Plyometric Cardio Circuit
Knocked this out during lunch hour. My energy level was down quite a bit so not sure I started this one with full energy/passion. The warm up got me going though and worked up a good sweat into the stretching. Threw in about 3-4 pauses on the rest of the session, mostly at the existing breaks just to give me an extra 30-seconds or so to recover better. The last sprint is nice where the music changes and Shaun T is inspiring people. My legs were giving out on those in-out abs section and cheated a bit moving legs one at a time when I couldn't jump them in. But finally the punching-sequence kicked in where you know it's all downhill!
After working out and getting a meal, energy levels were way up, alert, and feeling good.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Insanity Workout - Day 15 (Week 3 day 1)
Fit Test #2, and beginning of week 3!!
Excited to make it to week 3, but I was dreading this next fit test a little because of my experience on the first one. Also because I know it starts with switch kicks which tire me out. :)
My numbers went as follows:
Move Day 1 Day 15
------------ --- ---
Switch Kicks ? 51 (i.e. 102 kicks)
Power Jacks 33 37
Power Knees 60 75
Power Jumps 12 26
Globe Jumps 3 6
Suicide Jumps 7 10
Push-up Jacks 6 17
Low Oblique 30 51 (i.e. counting each knee)
Lots of sweat! Some definite improvements and most importantly no throwing up. :) Recovered pretty quickly.
Excited to make it to week 3, but I was dreading this next fit test a little because of my experience on the first one. Also because I know it starts with switch kicks which tire me out. :)
My numbers went as follows:
Move Day 1 Day 15
------------ --- ---
Switch Kicks ? 51 (i.e. 102 kicks)
Power Jacks 33 37
Power Knees 60 75
Power Jumps 12 26
Globe Jumps 3 6
Suicide Jumps 7 10
Push-up Jacks 6 17
Low Oblique 30 51 (i.e. counting each knee)
Lots of sweat! Some definite improvements and most importantly no throwing up. :) Recovered pretty quickly.
Insanity Workout - Day 14 (Week 2 day 7)
Off day. This day came perfectly timed as I needed a break.
One big update though, I am now at 188.8 lbs! In a way I'm starting to get worried about losing too much weight so am looking into ways to add extra healthy calories. I'll probably focus on that more intently once hitting ~180.
I took some more pictures and absolutely see a difference in only 14 days which is amazing.
One big update though, I am now at 188.8 lbs! In a way I'm starting to get worried about losing too much weight so am looking into ways to add extra healthy calories. I'll probably focus on that more intently once hitting ~180.
I took some more pictures and absolutely see a difference in only 14 days which is amazing.
Insanity Workout - Day 13 (Week 2 day 6)
Pure Cardio + Cardio Abs
The first part, Pure Cardio, went about the same as before. At the end I was pretty tired but sucked it up and hit play on Cardio Abs. Although tired, it was refreshing to have a different disc and moves to go through. Those C-sit moves made my body tremble quite a bit trying to eek out extra reps. I could feel my mid-section being worked hard so it's definitely targeting the abs.
Outside of the workout, I noticed my appetite went up. I was hungry just a short time after eating breakfast.
The first part, Pure Cardio, went about the same as before. At the end I was pretty tired but sucked it up and hit play on Cardio Abs. Although tired, it was refreshing to have a different disc and moves to go through. Those C-sit moves made my body tremble quite a bit trying to eek out extra reps. I could feel my mid-section being worked hard so it's definitely targeting the abs.
Outside of the workout, I noticed my appetite went up. I was hungry just a short time after eating breakfast.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Insanity Workout - Day 12 (Week 2 day 5)
'Cardio Power and Resistance'
Finished today, although if I wasn't doing a "60-day challenge", I would have skipped today since I wasn't in a workout mood. But hit play and jumped in.
This workout seems a lot easier than the others. The only part that seemed to give me trouble was the power squats and jumps which started to hurt my knees a bit. I modified those half way in so not to risk injury. One other interesting difference tonight was my heart rate wasn't as high as at other times, I found it was at most 170 when checking which either meant I wasn't pushing as hard or getting more in shape.
I was 190.8 on the scale today. I'm expecting to go below 190 in the next few days which will be the first time in quite a while.
Finished today, although if I wasn't doing a "60-day challenge", I would have skipped today since I wasn't in a workout mood. But hit play and jumped in.
This workout seems a lot easier than the others. The only part that seemed to give me trouble was the power squats and jumps which started to hurt my knees a bit. I modified those half way in so not to risk injury. One other interesting difference tonight was my heart rate wasn't as high as at other times, I found it was at most 170 when checking which either meant I wasn't pushing as hard or getting more in shape.
I was 190.8 on the scale today. I'm expecting to go below 190 in the next few days which will be the first time in quite a while.
Insanity Workout - Day 11 (Week 2 day 4)
A very welcome 'Cardio Recovery' today.
As usual, things go smooth until that 'hold it' squat.
I found though I've been having my knees too far forward which
made it harder than normal. After adjusting I could hold a bit
longer but not long enough
As usual, things go smooth until that 'hold it' squat.
I found though I've been having my knees too far forward which
made it harder than normal. After adjusting I could hold a bit
longer but not long enough
Friday, May 13, 2011
Insanity Workout - Day 10 (Week 2 day 3)
Another checkbox earned.
Finished warm-up strong and felt good with it. Heart rate ended at 190 but I didn't feel gassed. I was feeling good and started thinking I might get through things. After the stretch, I felt strong into the circuit but soon had to take a break. At this point, I started struggling a lot with this routine and it started to seem harder than pure cardio yesterday. Hit a few more pauses one especially after tiring myself on the push-ups. In the end, it felt really good to get to the punching finale.
A tough day done. I'm not sure what played into this days results in how I started really strong then seemed to fade as it went on. I'd like to think it was from doing more intensity which is what I like about Insanity - even if you get more fit, you'll just push harder and still get wiped.
Finished warm-up strong and felt good with it. Heart rate ended at 190 but I didn't feel gassed. I was feeling good and started thinking I might get through things. After the stretch, I felt strong into the circuit but soon had to take a break. At this point, I started struggling a lot with this routine and it started to seem harder than pure cardio yesterday. Hit a few more pauses one especially after tiring myself on the push-ups. In the end, it felt really good to get to the punching finale.
A tough day done. I'm not sure what played into this days results in how I started really strong then seemed to fade as it went on. I'd like to think it was from doing more intensity which is what I like about Insanity - even if you get more fit, you'll just push harder and still get wiped.
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