WEEK OF OCTOBER 13, 2025 - THE POWER OF 4 - ROUND 7 - WEEK 2

MONDAY - October 13, 2025 - THE POWER OF 4 - Push

A pretty good effort. Nothing outstanding, but it was a solid effort sll the way around. I tried getting in minimum 16 pushups on all variations and minimum 12 reps in on the shoulders a triceps. In several instances I did more.

Start Time: 5:10 pm; Workout Time: 47 minutes; Calories Burned: 325; Avg Heart Rate: 115. 

TUESDAY - October 14, 2025 - THE POWER OF 4 - Heart, Lungs, Legs

Not one of my favorites. I can't do everything "powered up" which is part of the problem, but that's the problem on most of the cardio / plyo workouts. The other issue is that I think it's boring. 

Start Time: 7:30 pm; Workout Time: 55 minutes; Calories Burned: ; Avg Heart Rate: . 

WEEK OF OCTOBER 6, 2025 - THE POWER OF 4 - ROUND 7 - WEEK 1

Starting Weight: 166.6
Starting Body Fat: 15.1%

MONDAY - October 6, 2025 - THE POWER OF 4 - Triple Trouble Challenge

Six weeks off, which is a bit long for me, but I needed it. I was starting to feel the non activity though, so I needed to get back into it. This is probably one of the toughest routines in the program, but it's one of my favorites. I do Band Pulldowns instead of Pullups, so it makes it a lot easier, but I've found the Pulldowns are effective for me. I did 30 pushups on each set and 20 band pulldowns. It felt a bit good to get back into things.

Start Time: 6:20 pm; Workout Time: 70 minutes; Calories Burned: 354; Avg Heart Rate: 103.

TUESDAY - October 7, 2025 - THE POWER OF 4 - Flash Card Cardio

Cardio is not my thing anymore, as I have problems balancing. I can't go full speed. I did what I could and was OK with that.

Start Time: 6:35 pm; Workout Time: 42 minutes; Calories Burned: 290; Avg Heart Rate: 112.

WEDNESDAY - October 8, 2025 - THE POWER OF 4 - Shoulders and Arms Recharge

I generally like working with weights but think I might have pushed myself a bit too much today. It's a relatively fast workout, without too much downtime, but I went even faster than they did. Don't know what I was trying to prove, but I didn't feel too good afterwards.

Start Time: 6:55 pm; Workout Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 289; Avg Heart Rate: 122.

THURSDAY - October 9, 2025 - THE POWER OF 4 - Don't Skip Yoga

Too long. I did the moves, but it was getting to me, especially all the vinyasas, which I think are overdone. It takes what it supposed to be relaxing and turns it into something that isn't relaxing. I tried using some compression socks I bought hoping the wouldn't twist, but they did around the foot. They were long enough and tight enough higher up the leg so there was no danger of them slipping off, but it was still a bit disappointing in my search for some good yoga footwear.

Start Time: 5:15 pm; Workout Time: 70 minutes; Calories Burned: 354; Avg Heart Rate: 103.

FRIDAY - October 10, 2025 - THE POWER OF 4 - Primal Flow

My least favorite workout in Power of 4. My body just doesn't move that way, so it's frustrating. I just took it one move at a time and shut off the negativity.

Start Time: 7:05 pm; Workout Time: 55 minutes; Calories Burned: 408; Avg Heart Rate: 118.

SATURDAY - October 11, 2025 - THE POWER OF 4 - Attack and Defend

I like this one because it's shorter than Kicking and Punching, but it still seemed a bit long today. However, I got it done.

Start Time: 5:55 pm; Workout Time: 49 minutes; Calories Burned: 326; Avg Heart Rate: 111.

SUNDAY - October 12, 2025 - THE POWER OF 4 - Crunch Town

I think I was actually supposed to do Power of Core today but I didn't look at the schedule. I like this one better anyways. I'll do the other one next week. The workout went OK. I was feeling it as we were going through it.

Start Time: 8:35 pm; Workout Time: 21 minutes; Calories Burned: 96; Avg Heart Rate: 97.


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 168.8 (+2.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 15.8%

A bit of a bounce back as to where I was two weeks ago. That happens when the week in between seems to be out of whack.


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

It went OK for my first week back. Truthfully, I don't like this program as much as some others because of a few individual workout but it is comprehensive, and if I give it my best, I'll be OK.  

WEEK OF 08/18/2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - ROUND 8 - WEEK 13

MONDAY - AUGUST 18, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Fountain of Youth

Last week of the round. All yoga. This might be my favorite of the three yoga routines. It has a bit of everything, but not too much. I stayed relaxed and took it one move at a time, and that worked well. Partially enjoyable.

Start Time: 7:05 pm; Workout Time: 47 minutes; Calories Burned: 180; Avg Heart Rate:93.

TUESDAY - AUGUST 19, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Patience Hummingbird

Much like yesterday. I was somewhat relaxed and took it one move at a time.

Start Time: 7:30 pm; Workout Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 148; Avg Heart Rate: 95.

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 20, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Yoga: MC2

Not as good as the last two days. I was off a bit, not as relaxed, and it was just a long workout, which didn't help.

Start Time: 6:50 pm; Workout Time: 66 minutes; Calories Burned: 249; Avg Heart Rate: 92.

THURSDAY - AUGUST 21, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Yoga: MC2

I like to do this one back to back during yoga week, so I can get it out of the way. Plus, I'd rather finish with Fountain of Youth, rather than dreading this one later in the week. Today was better than yesterday, but not as good as Monday or Tuesday's workouts. I did learn one thing, however. On the dreaded leaning over Shoulder Stretches, I found if I clasped my hands like he does, rather than not, I was able to bend over farther and keep my balance a bit better. At least that's what happened today.

Start Time: 7:25 pm; Workout Time: 66 minutes; Calories Burned: 406; Avg Heart Rate: 106.

FRIDAY - AUGUST 22, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Patience Hummingbird

Better. Much like Tuesday's workout. It helps that it's a shorter routine. My mind was in a better place than the last two days.

Start Time: 6:25 pm; Workout Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 150; Avg Heart Rate: 95.

SATURDAY - AUGUST 23, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Fountain of Youth

This was the last workout of the round. I like this routine because it covers a lot of things without being totally repetitive. I had bought this one as a standalone well before I bought the three volumes in their entirety, so it's like an old friend. For that reason, I like finishing the round with it. Sort of a respect thing, and I'm able to relax with it. However, today, I struggled a bit. I ate an extra huge salad before the workout and it was sitting in my stomach and slowing me down a bit. I labored through a lot of the workout and was constantly watching the clock to see how much time left. I did get through it though. Not a great finish to the round, but a respectful one, in that it wasn't easy.   

Start Time: 6:25 pm; Workout Time: 47 minutes; Calories Burned: 300; Avg Heart Rate:107.


SUNDAY - AUGUST 24, 2025 - Rest


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 166.0 (+0.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 15.4% (no change)


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

I really like finishing the round this way, with all yoga. You'd think it might be overdoing it, but it just works so well. 


THOUGHTS FOR THE ROUND

At the beginning I was thinking I hadn't given myself enough rest after finishing the previous round, but the more I got into it, the better it seemed to be. This One On One series just seems perfect to me, and is by far my favorite workout program. I feel a bit stronger and a bit thicker, especially in my shoulders and back. And I'm not even doing standard pullups. I'm doing Band Pulldowns instead. Once again, I'm very please with how it went. I did learn how to modify moves, and I was OK with it. I didn't feel like I was cheating because I physically can't do some of the moves. You do what you can. Overall, I dropped 4.8 lbs and 1.3% body fat, which are good numbers. Some of that is due to the fact I've been working from home and eating better, but it's still good. I'll take a few weeks off, and might look at doing one of Tony's new Power Nation programs when I get back at it.

WEEK OF 08/11/2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - ROUND 8 - WEEK 12

MONDAY - AUGUST 11, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - UBX

Pretty good. Not much else to say. I started the Shoulder Presses with 30's. 

Start Time: 7:25 pm; Workout Time: 60 minutes; Calories Burned: 396; Avg Heart Rate:113.

TUESDAY - AUGUST 12, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Core Synergistics: MC2

I decided beforehand that I was going to modify where I could. It worked well and I actually got done more than I usually do. 

Start Time: 7:20 pm; Workout Time: 67 minutes; Calories Burned: 332; Avg Heart Rate: 101.

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 13, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - V-Sculpt

I like this one because there are a few moves that use resistance bands. They seem to be effective. I started the Strip Sets with 30's and increased the one arm concentration curls to 30's. Both went OK.

Start Time: 8:05 pm; Workout Time: 56 minutes; Calories Burned: 297; Avg Heart Rate: 103.

THURSDAY - AUGUST 14, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Yoga: MC2

Instead of whipping myself into a pissed off frenzy, I replaced some of the redundant moves with things I felt were more relaxing. I've been seeing a lot of videos lately about a program that emphasizes mobility, especially in the hips, so instead to doing all the extra shoulder stretches, I got into a low squat and pushed my knees out with my elbows. I got in a few extra Child Poses, and did a bit of a Shavasana near the end. It didn't calm me down a lot, but did a bit.

Start Time: 8:05 pm; Workout Time: 66 minutes; Calories Burned: 232; Avg Heart Rate: 103.

FRIDAY - AUGUST 15, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - P.A.P.

Long day. I got started a bit later than usual, but I wanted to just relax and watch a WNBA game, so I did the workout without the video, and I only did the two complexes. I skipped the long warmup and cooldown. I feel I still got a good workout in, though. I really, really struggle with the Front to Back Lunges because my balance is so horrible. I did what I could, and used 20lb weights. I used 25's on the Pushup Rows. I modified of few of the other moves. 

Start Time: 8:25 pm; Workout Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 208; Avg Heart Rate: 111.

SATURDAY - AUGUST 16, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Stretch and Recovery

I was very sore and not very flexible going into it, especially in my legs. Early on, I ditched what he was doing and instead did what I felt I needed. I did a few leg stretches. did some foam rolling on my legs, relaxed in Child Pose a few times, did Frog Squat and Frog, and did some other stretches he usually doesn't do in this program. At the end I felt very good, and more importantly, very mentally relaxed. Much needed. Sometimes it doesn't hurt to go off the beaten path and do what YOU need.

Start Time: 7:30 pm; Workout Time: 69 minutes; Calories Burned: 152; Avg Heart Rate: 85.

SUNDAY - AUGUST 17, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - ARX2

I did it off the worksheets again, with no video, doing the moves I don't like (Superman Banana, The Buddhist) at the beginning and sort of working backwards. It went pretty good.

Start Time: 8:55 pm; Workout Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 152; Avg Heart Rate: 100.


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 165.2 (+0.8 lbs)
Body Fat: 15.4% (-0.1%)


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

This was the end of month three and the "strength" workouts for the round. I feel strong and a bit thicker in my upper body. I'm pleased. I'm also sore as hell, but that's OK.

WEEK OF 08/04/2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - ROUND 8 - WEEK 11

MONDAY - AUGUST 4, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Chest. Back, and Balls

I did band pulldowns on all the pullup moves. 16 reps of each. On the pushup moves, I did OK, but not great. I got in zero of the "Possibles". I just couldn't get situated on the back ball, and tried for about two minutes. On the move with two balls in the front and stability in the back, I got in 28 reps, as I was able to get onto the back ball.

Start Time: 8:05 pm; Workout Time: 60 minutes; Calories Burned: 362; Avg Heart Rate:106.

TUESDAY - AUGUST 5, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Plyocide

My legs were killing me two weeks ago after I did this and Base and Back, and I realized it may have been from the jarring my legs were taking by me trying to jump and not being able to land softly. Today, instead of trying to jump and get off the floor, I simply squatted lower. It actually felt good, as if I was doing the right thing instead of trying to prove something that was detrimental.

Start Time: 6:15 pm; Workout Time: 66 minutes; Calories Burned: 326; Avg Heart Rate:97.

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 6, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Shoulders and Arms: MC2

Very good workout. Last time I screwed up the Arnold Presses by doing Military's instead. Today I corrected that. I got 12 reps in on the first and third sets with 25's, but only eight reps in on the second set because I don't think I'd rested enough. Lesson learned. I used the regular weights on the rest of the moves and they still challenged me a bit.

Start Time: 7:00 pm; Workout Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 367; Avg Heart Rate:113.

THURSDAY - AUGUST 7, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - YOGA: MC2

Two weeks ago I went on a tirade after doing this workout, then mellowed out a bit last week. Today, let me say that I got through it, did most of the moves, but still think it's too friggin' long. When I got near the end I pretty much sat through the half moon sections because I'd just had enough. 

Start Time: 6:40 pm; Workout Time: 66 minutes; Calories Burned: 369; Avg Heart Rate:103.

FRIDAY - AUGUST 4, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Base and Back

As I did on Tuesday, I mellowed out the plyo moves by squatting deeper but not getting off the floor. Same thinking. Again, I was very happy I did it. As usual I did band pulldowns instead of pullups. When doing those I concentrate on activating my back muscles and they work out well. In the end, my modifications make this workout a lot easier than Tony's version, but it's what is right for me at this point, and I'm totally fine with that. Leaving the ego at the door.

Start Time: 8:00 pm; Workout Time: 51 minutes; Calories Burned: 248; Avg Heart Rate:100.

SATURDAY - AUGUST 4, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Total Body X

There are a few moves (Frog Burpees, Spartan Squats, Jump Knee Tucks) in this thing that I don't like, so I got them out of the way during the warmup so I could enjoy the rest of the workout. It still winded me, but it worked out fine. On the Jump Knee Tucks I didn't jump, but went real low in the squat, just as I had on Tuesday's and Friday's.plyo moves  

Start Time: 7:00 pm; Workout Time: 42 minutes; Calories Burned: 245; Avg Heart Rate:106.

SUNDAY - AUGUST 10, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - ARX2

I went off the worksheets instead of using te video. Of course it went a lot faster. I did OK on most of the moves. Realized I screwed up the Rolling Oblique C V-Ups afterwards (I didn't roll).

Start Time: 7:55 pm; Workout Time: 28 minutes; Calories Burned: 145; Avg Heart Rate:102.

SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 164.4 (-0.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 15.5% (+0.5%)

Expected increase on the body fat, as there was too big of a drop last week.


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

Good workouts. I was really proud of myself on the modifications I made on the two plyo days. My legs aren't hurting nearly as much as two weeks ago, but my muscles are still sore.

WEEK OF 07/28/2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - ROUND 8 - WEEK 10

MONDAY - JULY 28, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - UBX

Most of the moves went OK. I backed off a bit when needed.

Start Time: 6:30 pm; Workout Time: 60 minutes; Calories Burned: 421; Avg Heart Rate:115.

TUESDAY - JULY 29, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Core Synergistics: MC2

Another workout I don't like because I can't do the moves anymore. A lot of them are just unsafe for me to even attempt to do them, so I try and find an alternative. Problem is I really don't care to. I didn't like Core Synergistics in the original P90X either. I didn't do the warmup or the cooldown. Just no interest there.

Start Time: 7:45 pm; Workout Time: 67 minutes; Calories Burned: 333; Avg Heart Rate:102.

WEDNESDAY - JULY 30, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - V-Sculpt

This went OK. I did band pulldowns instead of pullups but I'm really finding they seem to be working. I used 30's, 25's, 20's on the Strip Set, and 25's on most of the bent over concentration curls.

Start Time: 7:00 pm; Workout Time: 55 minutes; Calories Burned: 383; Avg Heart Rate:114.

THURSDAY - JULY 31, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Yoga: MC2

Last week was a disaster with this thing. Today I did all the moves, took them one at at time, and had a better attitude. 

Start Time: 7:15 pm; Workout Time: 66 minutes; Calories Burned: 364; Avg Heart Rate:103.

FRIDAY - AUGUST 1, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - P.A.P.

I played golf in the morning / early afternoon. I was tired when I got home. I sat through the excessively long "warmup" and "cooldown" sections and only did the two complexes. I have to modify some of the moves, but they went fine. I used 20's on the Front and Back Lunges, but can't keep my balance. On the Pushup / Side Rows, I started early and wasn't really paying attention to the video. I was doing ten rows on each side for a total of 20, then saw he was only doing five on each side for a total of ten, so I guess I outdid things a bit. I used 25's on those. I did the plyo pushups from my knees and only used two balls in the front instead of the four balls for the Plank Hold.

Start Time: 6:55 pm; Workout Time: 69 minutes; Calories Burned: 260; Avg Heart Rate:93.

SATURDAY - AUGUST 2, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Stretch and Recovery

Not much to say. I was doing some alternate moves from time to time because he was going a bit slower than I wanted, and I didn't feel like holding certain stretches for that long. On the Shoulder Stretches, where he bends over from a standing pose, I tried doing them from my knees because my balance was better. Seemed to work out OK, as I was able to concentrate on the shoulders more without having to worry about my balance.

Start Time: 8:05 pm; Workout Time: 69 minutes; Calories Burned: 226; Avg Heart Rate:92.

SUNDAY - AUGUST 3, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - ARX2

The usual. I did 20 reps on each move. Went a bit faster than he did on the second half. My legs weren't as heavy and painful as they were last week.

Start Time: 8:00 pm; Workout Time: 45 minutes; Calories Burned: 202; Avg Heart Rate:97.


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 165.0 (-2.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 15.0 (-1.0%)

Big decreases, especially on the body fat. I don't think I've ever lost a full percent in one week. I'm expecting a bump up next week, as this might have been an aberration.


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

I got through the workouts OK, but am wondering if I may have overtrained a bit, especially on V-Sculpt. I had very little strength when playing golf on Friday. It could have been other things, but I was wondering if my muscles were still recovering from Wednesday. I've felt that way before. It's Sunday and my shoulders are sore.

WEEK OF 07/21/2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - ROUND 8 - WEEK 9

MONDAY - JULY 21, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Chest, Back, and Balls

I did Band Pulldowns instead of Pullups and that seemed to help me get through. The Pulldowns aren't as effective as Pullups, but I can't do Pullups properly, so they are a better option. Plus, I do get results. The Pushup moves went OK. I couldn't get settled on the stability ball on the "Possible" Pushups and only got two very weak ones in. However, on the Military version, with two balls in front, I was able to get the back settled and got 20 in. I'm careful with the rest for fear of slipping off the medicine balls and hurting my wrists, but I got them in.

Start Time: 6:35 pm; Workout Time: 60 minutes; Calories Burned: 335; Avg Heart Rate:104.

TUESDAY - JULY 22, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Plyocide

I can't really jump "up" because of my feet, so this one was tough trying to figure out how to modify. I did what I could.

Start Time: 7:00 pm; Workout Time: 66 minutes; Calories Burned: 314; Avg Heart Rate:97.

WEDNESDAY - JULY 23, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Shoulders and Arms: MC2

Pretty good. I used the same weights I'd used the last few times. I screwed up a bit early because I did straight Military Presses instead of Arnold Presses on the first two go arounds, but corrected it on the third. Big difference, as the Arnold Presses are much harder. The rest went OK. The only thing I don't do is keep my static hand at a 90 degree angle on the Crazy 8's. My arm drops real quick. 

Start Time: 7:00 pm; Workout Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 330; Avg Heart Rate:108.

THURSDAY - JULY 24, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Yoga: MC2

One thing I promised myself when starting this blog was that I'd be honest when needing to be. I don't like this workout. It's too long. Too many moves are unnecessarily repeated, and it just seems like a Tony ego trip that he's forcing us to follow along with. I sat through about the first 10 minutes of the second section because I was pissed off, and for much of the rest of the workout I was just thinking of how to blast the workout in my blog. That's how bad my mind got. I understand part of my frustration is because I have problems doing a lot of the moves anymore, and part if it isn't. Yoga is supposed to be relaxing, at least mentally, and this one isn't for me. I I just can't get there with this thing.

Start Time: 6:15 pm; Workout Time: 66 minutes; Calories Burned: 296; Avg Heart Rate:98.

FRIDAY - JULY 25, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Base and Back

A lot of modifying. I can't jump at all, so that affected the plyo moves, and I can no longer do unassisted pullups, so I id band pulldown instead. Not perfect, and much easier, but that's what I had to do.

Start Time: 6:25 pm; Workout Time: 51 minutes; Calories Burned: 211; Avg Heart Rate:95.

SATURDAY - JULY 26, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - Total Body X

This went OK. I did what I could. I did try doing the Jump Knee Tucks but found out later it seems to be really damaging my feet and legs. The same thing happened when I did them yesterday, but I didn't put two and two together at the time. Now that I have, I need to stop doing them.

Start Time: 5:10 pm; Workout Time: 42 minutes; Calories Burned: 245; Avg Heart Rate:105.

SUNDAY - JULY 27, 2025 - TONY HORTON ONE ON ONE - ARX2

Not much to say. I got through the moves OK. My legs were hurting real bad from the beating they took the last two days, so when I was on my back with my feet up in the air, it became excruciatingly painful.

Start Time: 7:45 pm; Workout Time: 45 minutes; Calories Burned: 171; Avg Heart Rate: 93.


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 167.8 (-1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 16.0% (no change)


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

Not bad. Month 3 / Volume 3's workouts are generally a consistent step above. I got though them without getting too overwhelmed. There are things I can't do that maybe I used to, but I understand that.