Monday, April 22, 2024

WEEK OF 04/22/2024 - POWERSYNC60/MOTOWN EXPRESS - WEEK 13

MONDAY - APRIL 22, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Go With The Flow

It went OK. I'm looking forward to this week, as it's the last week of the round, and I've scheduled all Yoga and stretch routines.

Start Time: 6:55 pm; Workout Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 264; Avg Heart Rate: 97.


TUESDAY - APRIL 23, 2024 - MOTOWN EXPRESS - Moga

One of my favorites. Somewhat relaxing. I concentrated on my breathing more than the last few times I did this workout.

Start Time: 8:00 pm; Workout Time: 45 minutes; Calories Burned: 130; Avg Heart Rate: 88.

Monday, April 15, 2024

WEEK OF 04/15/2024 - POWERSYNC60/MOTOWN EXPRESS - WEEK 12

MONDAY - APRIL 15, 2024 - MOTOWN EXPRESS - Power City

I've been doing six rounds of pushups and pullups instead of their 4 rounds of pushups and pullups followed by 2 rounds of cardio. I had been backing up the video to do the extra two rounds. Today I just did the extra two rounds while they did the cardio, and it worked out fine. In most rounds cases I did three sets of 20 pushups and 16 band pulldowns. On a few rounds I did an extra set of pushups if I had time, and on two rounds I did 8 assisted pullups instead of the band pulldowns. So, I improvised and went off script a bit, but I got a good workout in, which is what matters.

Start Time: 6:15 pm; Workout Time: 50 minutes; Calories Burned: 371: Avg Heart Rate: 114.


TUESDAY - APRIL 16, 2024 - MOTOWN EXPRESS - Mobata

I did some modifications here and there, but otherwise got things done.

Start Time: 6:15 pm; Workout Time: 50 minutes; Calories Burned: 371: Avg Heart Rate: 114.


WEDNESDAY - APRIL 17, 2024 - MOTOWN EXPRESS - Uptown

Used 15's on all the moves. Things went well. I went to fatigue a few times and had to rest for a few seconds before continuing the move.

Start Time: 7:25 pm; Workout Time: 34 minutes; Calories Burned: 236: Avg Heart Rate: 114.


THURSDAY - APRIL 18, 2024 - MOTOWN EXPRESS - Moga

My mind was a bit elsewhere, so I was mostly going through the motions and not concentrating on my breath, like I usually do. I got through it OK. 

Start Time: 8:45 pm; Workout Time: 45 minutes; Calories Burned: 114: Avg Heart Rate: 87.


FRIDAY - APRIL 19, 2024 - MOTOWN EXPRESS - Downtown

Mostly the same as before. I use the chair to balance on most moves.

Start Time: 7:55 pm; Workout Time: 41 minutes; Calories Burned: 240: Avg Heart Rate: 112.


SATURDAY - APRIL 20, 2024 - MOTOWN EXPRESS - Midtown

Same as usual. Been saying that a lot, but it's hard to increase things.

Start Time: 8:00 pm; Workout Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 196: Avg Heart Rate: 99.


SUNDAY - APRIL 21, 2024 - Rest


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 167.6 (-0.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 15.6% (-0.6%)


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

This was the last week of regular workouts. Next week is all Yoga and stretching. This week, the strength workouts went OK. The others are becoming a bit predictable, as there isn't a chance of too much change on those. Good to see a bit of a drop in weight and body fat.

Monday, April 8, 2024

WEEK OF 04/08/2024 - POWERSYNC60/MOTOWN EXPRESS - WEEK 11

MONDAY - APRIL 8, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength One

I know the routine pretty well, so I went at my own pace, and finished four or five moves before they did. I did 12 reps on almost every move, and used the same modifications I've been using lately. Feel good afterwards.

Start Time: 6:25 pm; Workout Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 203; Avg Heart Rate: 102. 


TUESDAY - APRIL 9, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Butt and Gut

This isn't real strenuous, but I did OK with it.

Start Time: 7:35 pm; Workout Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 260; Avg Heart Rate: 102. 


WEDNESDAY - APRIL 10, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength Two

Usual weights, which are OK with me at this point. I might be able to increase in the future on a few moves, but don't want to hurt myself. I used 25s on the Fighter Curls near the end. That may have been an increase over last week, but I'm not sure. I'm not sure I was doing the full range of motion on them anyways. It's a strange move. 

Start Time: 7:40 pm; Workout Time: 41 minutes; Calories Burned: 283; Avg Heart Rate: 112.


THURSDAY - APRIL 11, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Go With The Flow

Nothing special. I was semi relaxed, but still wanted to get it over with.

Start Time: 7:40 pm; Workout Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 300; Avg Heart Rate: 101.


FRIDAY - APRIL 12, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - HIIT Me Up

Probably the best I've ever done with this one, as I actually went hard at the moves instead of going half assed at them because I didn't like them.

Start Time: 7:25 pm; Workout Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned:207; Avg Heart Rate: 108.


SATURDAY - APRIL 13, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Ancient Warrior

I struggled today, as my stamina was low, and I was feeling tired. I did a few moves out of sequence, just to get them out of the way.

Start Time: 5:50 pm; Workout Time: 53 minutes; Calories Burned: 339; Avg Heart Rate: 104.


SUNDAY - APRIL 14, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Mindful Breath

A little stressed because I started really late, and then my Roku crashed, but I did it off my tablet, so it was OK. I shouldn't be stressing over minor stuff like that. Maybe it's a learning lesson. 

Start Time: 9:25 pm; Workout Time: 29 minutes; Calories Burned: 59; Avg Heart Rate: 81.


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 168.2 (no change)
Body Fat: 16.2% (+0.5%)

Not sure why, but will watch things. Too much ice cream?


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

Not too many thoughts. I got through the workouts. Not sure what I'm accomplishing, though. I do feel I need to workout so my conditions don't get worse, but that's the only motivation right now.

Monday, April 1, 2024

WEEK OF 04/01/2024 - POWERSYNC60/MOTOWN EXPRESS - WEEK 10

MONDAY - APRIL 1, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength One

This, along with Strength Two, might be my favorite workouts of the round, because I actually feel I'm accomplishing something, so I'm usually not just going through the motions. I'm trying to improve myself. Today was no exception. Used 40's again on the Lawnmowers, and 30's on the Rows and Chest Presses, which I substitute for the Plank Hop Pushups.

Start Time: 7:05 pm; Workout Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 263; Avg Heart Rate: 116.


TUESDAY - APRIL 2, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Base Power

I lost my balance a lot, which is frustrating, but understood and accepted, but I didn't dog it. It just is what it is. I just move on. 

Start Time: 6:35 pm; Workout Time: 46 minutes; Calories Burned: 286; Avg Heart Rate: 104.


WEDNESDAY - APRIL 3, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength Two

Another good strength workout. I think I used the same weights as last time, except I mistakenly used 15s instead of 10s on the three direction shoulder. I finished the exercise with the 15s, but my form was bad. Otherwise I felt good, and am starting to notice the difference in my arms. I wouldn't expect that with the shorter than usual workout and in many cases, lighter weights.

Start Time: 7:45 pm; Workout Time: 41 minutes; Calories Burned: 285; Avg Heart Rate: 114.


THURSDAY - APRIL 4, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Go With The Flow

I went back to my tighter fitting socks that don't twist, so overall it went better. A bit relaxing, but still a lot of mind chatter.

Start Time: 7:25 pm; Workout Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 353; Avg Heart Rate: 105.


FRIDAY - APRIL 5, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Everything, Every Muscle, All In One

I used to dread this one for some reason. As I was going through it today, I realized there were really only two moves I didn't like, the Baby Burpees, and the Pushup Jump Backs. Other than that, everything else was basic. Of course, a lot of the moves are difficult for me to perform at a high rate, because I have no balance, but they were OK to do. 

Start Time: 7:35 pm; Workout Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 289; Avg Heart Rate: 107.


SATURDAY - APRIL 6, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - The Big Sweat

This was the first Powersync60 workout I every did when I started this thing. I didn't think it was excessively hard at the time and never dreaded it when I saw it coming up in the schedule. However, today was a different story. There are way too many moves in plank position. On one of them, the up/Down Plank Jacks, my mind told my body not to do any more with about 10 seconds left, and I physically couldn't move. Tony was also becoming annoying with his change of direction callouts on some of the moves. There is something to be said for listening to instructions, but when he's calling things out literally every second, it becomes pointless. This has become one of my least favorite workouts.

Start Time: 7:40 pm; Workout Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 218; Avg Heart Rate: 104.


SUNDAY - APRIL 7, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Long and Strong

I wasn't really in the mood and was a bit impatient with some of the moves. He spends an awful lot of time on the legs, and rightfully so, but I went at my own faster pace and spent a lot of the extra time in Frog pose, which is what I needed. 

Start Time: 7:40 pm; Workout Time: 38  minutes; Calories Burned: 183; Avg Heart Rate: 98.


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 168.2 (-0.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 15.6% (-0.1)

Small drops, but at least they were drops, which hasn't happened in a long time. I feel weirdly encouraged.


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

As I've said many times here, I'm getting something out of the two Strength workouts, but little out of anything else. I'm sure my physical limitations are affecting the rest of the workouts, but I'm not mentally motivated with them. I often wonder if I could do more if I really wanted to, or if I'm doing all I can, and that's just the way it is.

Monday, March 25, 2024

WEEK OF 03/25/2024 - POWERSYNC60/MOTOWN EXPRESS - WEEK 9

MONDAY - MARCH 25, 2024 - MOTOWN EXPRESS - Power City 

The way I modify this workout turns it into a pretty tough check and back routine. I replace the Mobata sections with two extra rounds of pushups and pullups, giving me six rounds total. I did 60 pushups on each round for total of 360. On the first two rounds of pullups, I did 24 with the pullup assist, for a total of 48, and on the last four rounds I did 60 band pulldowns for a total of 240. I wasn't dogging anything, either. I was getting tired, and my shoulders are a bit sore about 30 minutes after i finished. Good job!

Start Time: 7:40 pm; Workout Time: 47 minutes; Calories Burned: 300; Avg Heart Rate: 109.


TUESDAY - MARCH 26, 2024 - MOTOWN EXPRESS - Mobata 

This went pretty good. The only move I really don't like is the Frog Burpees, so I did the five sets of those during the warmup, to get them out of the way. After that I could concentrate on going a little harder on the rest of the moves, knowing I didn't have to conserve my energy for those later on. It was also a bit of a mind trick, too.

Start Time: 8:10 pm; Workout Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 259; Avg Heart Rate: 110.


WEDNESDAY - MARCH 27, 2024 - MOTOWN EXPRESS - Uptown

Once again, I repeated the nine shoulder and arm moves, and didn't do mobata. I used 15 lb weights on everything. One good thing was that I fatigued my muscles several times during the workout, which I guess is a good thing.  

Start Time: 7:25 pm; Workout Time: 34 minutes; Calories Burned: 235; Avg Heart Rate: 111.


THURSDAY - MARCH 28, 2024 - MOTOWN EXPRESS - Moga

I was a bit more relaxed than when I did this last time. I just took it slower. I tried breathing in for five counts, while getting into the start of then move, then holding my breath while holding the move for five counts, then exhaling on the stretch for five counts. This worked out, but after a while you get out of breath because you aren't breathing normally.

Start Time: 8:00 pm; Workout Time: 45 minutes; Calories Burned: 138; Avg Heart Rate: 90.


FRIDAY - MARCH 29, 2024 - MOTOWN EXPRESS - Downtown 

This went as usual. I held onto a chair for most of the moves, and substituted side to side Heisman's for the 12-3-9 hops, which I can't do. For some reason, this one tires me more than I think it should.

Start Time: 8:25 pm; Workout Time: 41 minutes; Calories Burned: 250; Avg Heart Rate: 103.


SATURDAY - MARCH 30, 2024 - MOTOWN EXPRESS - Midtown

Again, this went OK. Nothing special. The Mobata moves went OK too,

Start Time: 12:00 pm; Workout Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 216; Avg Heart Rate: 103.


SUNDAY - MARCH 31, 2024 - Rest


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 168.4 (-2.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 15.7% (-0.1%)

Numbers may be a bit misleading, as I'd weighed myself later in the day, after I'd eaten, which I normally don't do.


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

The workouts went OK, maybe a bit above average, but I'm mentally exhausted with other things, and am not very motivated to do the workouts. I'm doing them more so I don't miss a day, than for their benefits. It's been said. "at least you showed up", but that shouldn't be everyday. I'm still concerned with the weight gain and Body Fat% increase.

Monday, March 18, 2024

WEEK OF 03/18/2024 - POWERSYNC60/MOTOWN EXPRESS - WEEK 8

MONDAY - MARCH 18, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength One

I was thinking of taking the week off because I'm mentally exhausted. This is affecting me physically a bit, also. I got home a bit later than usual from work, then jumped right into the workout. It went as usual, with the same modifications Overall, it was a decent workout.

Start Time: 6:30 pm; Workout Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 230; Avg Heart Rate: 110.


TUESDAY - MARCH 19, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Butt and Gut

Better than usual, but not by much. There is only so much you can do with this one. Maybe my attitude was a bit better. I realized there are really only two moves I really dislike (Inch Worm and Donkey Kicks), and they are over early in the rotation, in fact, back to back.

Start Time: 7:45 pm; Workout Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 208; Avg Heart Rate: 96.


WEDNESDAY - MARCH 20, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength Two

As usual. I think I might have increased my weight a bit on the last bicep move, but I'm not sure. It went OK.

Start Time: 6:40 pm; Workout Time: 41 minutes; Calories Burned: 221; Avg Heart Rate: 101.


THURSDAY - MARCH 21, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Go With The Flow

I tried doing it in heavy socks without shoes. It worked a bit, but my socks always twist, or start to pull off when I'm doing downward dog. I'm constantly adjusting them. I also started off with a bulky sweatshirt, but took that off about a third of the way in, and finished shirtless. That actually felt good. Don't think I've done that since my P90X days.

Start Time: 8:25 pm; Workout Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 256; Avg Heart Rate: 96.


FRIDAY - MARCH 22, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Hiit Me Up

Strange day. Very, very cold outside, then started snowing later, and it affected me a lot for some reason. I crashed on the couch with a blanket when I got home and took several consecutive naps. Upset stomach too. I don't like this workout and kept putting it off with my not feeling well. I finally got to it around 10pm and really half assed it. I would normally say "at least I did it", but with my poor effort and attitude, that would have been stretching it.

Start Time: 10:00 pm; Workout Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 202; Avg Heart Rate: 108.


SATURDAY - MARCH 23, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Ancient Warrior

My motivation was up a bit today. Not great, but certainly better than the last few days. The workout went well. I still don't like the burpees, but got them done. Heart rate monitor wasn't charged. Forgot.
 
Start Time: 2:00 pm; Workout Time: 53 minutes; Calories Burned: ???; Avg Heart Rate: ???.


SUNDAY - MARCH 24, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Mindful Breath

Fantasy baseball draft today, which can be a bit stressful, because I'm running. The workout was relaxing, which was needed.
 
Start Time: 7:30 pm; Workout Time: 29 minutes; Calories Burned: 55; Avg Heart Rate: 77.


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 170.6 (+3.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 15.8% (+0.4%)

I forgot to do the weigh in this morning, and instead did it a little after 8pm, after eating some throughout the day. Still not good numbers. I've been going up significantly each week, and now I'm viewing it as a problem to be watched.


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

The weight gain is my thought. The workouts went OK, but except for the two strength workouts, they are really not helping.

Monday, March 11, 2024

WEEK OF 03/11/2024 - POWERSYNC60/MOTOWN EXPRESS - WEEK 7

MONDAY - MARCH 11, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength One

I was contemplating taking a week off because I'm mentally drained, but my arms were feeling a bit buff, so I decided to continue, because this was a strength workout. I used 40's on the Lawnmowers, and increased to 30's on the other weighted back move, and also the Chest Presses, which I substitute for the Pushup Crunches. It worked out well.

Start Time: 7:00 pm; Workout Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 214; Avg Heart Rate: 103.


TUESDAY - MARCH 12, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Base Power

Steady on this one today. I didn't try and got to fast. I went deeper on a few reps here and there. Nothing exceptional, but I did what I was able to.

Start Time: 6:05 pm; Workout Time: 46 minutes; Calories Burned: 263; Avg Heart Rate: 100.


WEDNESDAY - MARCH 13, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength Two

A pretty good workout. I think I might have increased my weigh on a few moves.

Start Time: 7:15 pm; Workout Time: 41 minutes; Calories Burned: 296; Avg Heart Rate: 116.


THURSDAY - MARCH 14, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Go With The Flow

I was feeling OK, but my balance was horrible the Warrior One sequences were really tough and a bit humbling, even though it really wasn't my fault. Just one of those days.

Start Time: 6:15 pm; Workout Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 236; Avg Heart Rate: 95.


FRIDAY - MARCH 15, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Everything, Every Muscle, All In One

I actually felt pretty strong today. The burpees weren't as much a chore as they usually are. The rest rest of the moves seemed to go crisper also.

Start Time: 7:50 pm; Workout Time: 45 minutes; Calories Burned: 240; Avg Heart Rate: 98.


SATURDAY - MARCH 16, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - The Big Sweat

This went OK overall, but some of the moves were getting annoying, especially the ones in plank.

Start Time: 9:00 pm; Workout Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 201; Avg Heart Rate: 97.


SUNDAY - MARCH 17, 2024 - POWERSYNC60 - Long and Strong

Not my most flexible. I just did it, which is the most I can say.

Start Time: 7:05 pm; Workout Time: 38 minutes; Calories Burned: 149; Avg Heart Rate: 94.


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 167.6 (+0.8 lbs)
Body Fat: 15.4% (+0.1%)


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

As I think I've said before, I'm not motivated. I'm just going through the motions on a lot of the workouts. I don't know if it's because these are generally lower intensity workouts, or if I'm just tired, mentally and physically/ I can see myself doing some workouts here and there, that are a bit more intense, but not for an extended period of time, like a 90 day program. I'll figure it out.