MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump and Burn
I was looking forward to this one a bit because it's relatively short. I also realized today there was no Lunge section in this workout, which is fine by me. I used the same weights I've been using lately. No problems.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 254; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 219.
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 1, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 30: Kick Start
This went OK. It was a basic routine.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 238; Avg Heart Rate: 109; Max Heart Rate: 132.
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 2, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Revolution
This was a good workout. I like the shorter workouts, but when I do the ones that are closer to an hour, I feel much more fulfilled. Same weights as usual. I got through the almost all the sections with no breaks (including Chest), except for the Shoulder section (once again).
Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 614; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 207.
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 3, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Flow
Not as relaxed as usual. Didn't eat bad today, but I did have a piece of chocolate birthday cake someone brought into the office. I haven't been eating that stuff for the last week or so, so it made me a bit jumpy. I'm looking at that as a warning, which is a good thing.
Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 82; Avg Heart Rate: 88; Max Heart Rate: 106.
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 4, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Extreme
I worked up a good sweat on this one. It was literally dripping off my arms halfway through the workout. Most of the workout went well, but in the Lunge section I thought I was going to throw up. The Shoulder section was next. I missed the first 10% of it recovering from the lunges and changing weights, then missed a lot of reps because I was so exhausted. I guess this leaves room for improvement. I used the same weights I had been (30's on each side for the heavy exercises), but I noticed my body isn't getting sore. I only have one more week of these routines, so I'm debating whether or not to go to 35's on each side. I don't want to hurt myself with bad form.
Time: 60 minutes; Calories Burned: 598; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 209.
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 5, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 60: Extreme Cardio Fighter
I didn't remember too much about this workout, so I went over my entry from the last time I did it in Week 8. I had said that I was frustrated with the workout because they kept jumping into new moves and combination with no preparation. I felt the same way today. Very frustrated. I constantly had to stop to see which foot was forward, what they were doing with their hands, etc. As a result I didn't put forth my best effort. Bad reason, but that's what happened.
Time: 54 minutes; Calories Burned: 369; Avg Heart Rate: 103; Max Heart Rate: 138.
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 6, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Hard Core Abs
The workout went OK. Not much else to say other than I worked up a good sweat in only 15 minutes.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 92; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 127.
SUNDAY WEIGH-IN
Weight: 192.6 (+2.8 lbs)
Body Fat: 20.8% (+0.3%)
Not good. I tried to follow up last week's success. I was OK earlier in the week, but got cocky and ate a few bagels here and there and even stopped at McDonald's on the way home from golf on Friday. All those little "slip ups" add up.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts went OK. Nothing exceptional. No breakthroughs. Obviously I'm noy happy about the weight gain, but it's another lesson learned.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
LES MILLS PUMP / COMBAT HYBRID - WEEK 10 - Week of 9/23/2013
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump and Shred
A good workout today. I got tired a few times during the Lunge section, but toughed it out. Same weights as usual (30 lbs on each side for most sections). I'm still toast during the Shoulder section, but overall I felt good. I'm trying to make a concentrated effort to eat clean this week. I had a tuna sub for lunch today against my better judgment, but didn't have time to come with an alternative. I need to find some, especially while at work.
Time: 47 minutes; Calories Burned: 497; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 217.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 45: Power Kata
All the Combat workouts are still a bit frustrating for me because I'm still not used to the moves and sequences, but I did a bit better on this one today, and actually enjoyed most of it. I'm still concentrating on trying to eat well.
Time: 43 minutes: Calories Burned: 364; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 135.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Revolution
I did good. Same weights as usual. Maybe during the last week I might try upping them a bit, but I honestly feel if I add much more, I might hurt myself. Once again, the Shoulder just killed me, and I missed a bunch of reps. Too long of a section. I don't know how they all get through it on the video. Kudos to them. This is the most calories (641) I've burned in this entire program.
Time: 57 minutes; Calories Burned: 641; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 217.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Flow
Not much to say. I enjoy this short, relaxing workout. I still have problems doing torso twists, but all else went well.
Time: 21 minutes; Calories Burned: 95; Avg Heart Rate: 91; Max Heart Rate: 111.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Extreme
Similar to the Pump Revolution workout of Wednesday, but I didn't burn nearly as many calories for some reason. The only weight difference I had was that I used 10 lb weights on the Bicep section where I used 15's on Wednesday. I still felt good when I was done, though not as good as Wednesday. I don't know what the overall difference was.
Time: 61 minutes; Calories Burned: 546; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 214.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 60 Live: Ultimate Warrior's Workout
I really enjoyed this workout today. I've been eating better lately, so I wasn't feeling real sluggish going into it. For the most part I kept up with the sequences, allowing me to put more into it. I feel really happy about it.
Time: 53 minutes; Calories Burned: 448; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 212.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Les Mills Core
I did OK on this one. There was a few reps on the Cross Crawls that were tough but other than that it went well. I can certainly feel my abs working when I do this one.
Time: 12 minutes; Calories Burned: 63; Avg Heart Rate: 94; Max Heart Rate: 114.
SUNDAY WEIGH-IN
Weight: 189.8 (-3.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 20.5% (-0.6%)
Both are great numbers.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts went well in general, but the big thing was I concentrated on eating better this week. I had a few pieces of a co-worker's birthday cake on Tuesday, but didn't eat any of the leftover on Wednesday like I normally would have, I also passed on the pastries and donuts that were brought into the office. The only sweets I had after Tuesday was a Baby Ruth bar on the golf course Friday. I feel good, and I feel toned, especially around my mid-section. My attitude is also a little better because I'm not beating myself up over eating like crap. I want to keep this up to see what kind of results I can really achieve. I'm looking forward to doing P90X3 when it comes out.
A good workout today. I got tired a few times during the Lunge section, but toughed it out. Same weights as usual (30 lbs on each side for most sections). I'm still toast during the Shoulder section, but overall I felt good. I'm trying to make a concentrated effort to eat clean this week. I had a tuna sub for lunch today against my better judgment, but didn't have time to come with an alternative. I need to find some, especially while at work.
Time: 47 minutes; Calories Burned: 497; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 217.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 45: Power Kata
All the Combat workouts are still a bit frustrating for me because I'm still not used to the moves and sequences, but I did a bit better on this one today, and actually enjoyed most of it. I'm still concentrating on trying to eat well.
Time: 43 minutes: Calories Burned: 364; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 135.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Revolution
I did good. Same weights as usual. Maybe during the last week I might try upping them a bit, but I honestly feel if I add much more, I might hurt myself. Once again, the Shoulder just killed me, and I missed a bunch of reps. Too long of a section. I don't know how they all get through it on the video. Kudos to them. This is the most calories (641) I've burned in this entire program.
Time: 57 minutes; Calories Burned: 641; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 217.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Flow
Not much to say. I enjoy this short, relaxing workout. I still have problems doing torso twists, but all else went well.
Time: 21 minutes; Calories Burned: 95; Avg Heart Rate: 91; Max Heart Rate: 111.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Extreme
Similar to the Pump Revolution workout of Wednesday, but I didn't burn nearly as many calories for some reason. The only weight difference I had was that I used 10 lb weights on the Bicep section where I used 15's on Wednesday. I still felt good when I was done, though not as good as Wednesday. I don't know what the overall difference was.
Time: 61 minutes; Calories Burned: 546; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 214.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 60 Live: Ultimate Warrior's Workout
I really enjoyed this workout today. I've been eating better lately, so I wasn't feeling real sluggish going into it. For the most part I kept up with the sequences, allowing me to put more into it. I feel really happy about it.
Time: 53 minutes; Calories Burned: 448; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 212.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Les Mills Core
I did OK on this one. There was a few reps on the Cross Crawls that were tough but other than that it went well. I can certainly feel my abs working when I do this one.
Time: 12 minutes; Calories Burned: 63; Avg Heart Rate: 94; Max Heart Rate: 114.
SUNDAY WEIGH-IN
Weight: 189.8 (-3.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 20.5% (-0.6%)
Both are great numbers.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts went well in general, but the big thing was I concentrated on eating better this week. I had a few pieces of a co-worker's birthday cake on Tuesday, but didn't eat any of the leftover on Wednesday like I normally would have, I also passed on the pastries and donuts that were brought into the office. The only sweets I had after Tuesday was a Baby Ruth bar on the golf course Friday. I feel good, and I feel toned, especially around my mid-section. My attitude is also a little better because I'm not beating myself up over eating like crap. I want to keep this up to see what kind of results I can really achieve. I'm looking forward to doing P90X3 when it comes out.
Monday, September 16, 2013
LES MILLS PUMP / COMBAT HYBRID - WEEK 9 - Week of 9/16/2013
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Warrior 1: Upper Body Blowout
This is the second time I've done this workout. It's under 25 minutes of main workout, but it's no joke. I used 15 lb weights and was really tiring on some sets.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 244; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 148.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Shock Plyo: HIIT 2
Another toughie. Reminder me a bit of Insanity Got my heart rate up quickly and kept it up. Certainly a lot tougher than the regular Combat workouts. There were a few times when I missed a few reps because of fatigue, mostly in the Lunges. Otherwise I did my best to keep up.
Time: 29 minutes: Calories Burned: 312: Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 150.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Core Attack
Not much to say on the workout. I did OK. I got winded a few times, but didn't miss too many reps. I'm really trying to eat better this week, but for some reason I'm hungry as hell today even though I haven't been starving myself at all..
Time: 18 minutes; Calories Burned: 102; Avg Heart Rate: 97; Max Heart Rate: 116.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Inner Warrior: Stretch and Strength
I think this could be a really good relaxation workout once I learn and embrace the Kata's during the first two-thirds of the video. Right now they're just strange to me. But I felt relaxed when I was done.
Time: 18 minutes; Calories Burned: 59; Avg Heart Rate: 85; Max Heart Rate: 99.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Warrior 2: Lower Body Lean Out
Not a good workout. For some reason I have an insatiable appetite this week. I'm trying to eat good, but it doesn't always happen. I ate about two bowlfuls of Cheerios about an hour before my workout. Dairy (milk) doesn't always agree with me, so that added to the problem. I was feeling a bit sluggish going into the workout and just wasn't motivated to give my all once the thing started. There were even a few moves where I missed a few reps simply because I was convincing myself I was tired, and didn't feel like doing them. Not good. Also, one thing I've realized, that as much as I like Dan and Rach (the main trainers), they just don't motivate me. Maybe it's the entire Combat program that's not motivating me. I find I can't keep up with a lot of the moves because of my lack of balance and coordination, and I get frustrated and lose interest. It's something I have to work on to get through it. With all that said, this could be a really good workout if I could get my head into it.
Time: 29 minutes; Calories Burned: 253; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 145.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Hiit 1: Power
Another tough 29 minute workout. For the weight exercises I used the barbell with 15 lbs on each side. No problems there. I did tire when doing the Plyometric Lunges and I wasn't able to get in all the Burpee/Pushup/Squat reps. I probably got in about 60% of them. I'm still feeling sluggish.
Time:31 minutes: Calories Burned: 294; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 194.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 - REST
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 193.4 (+1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.1% (+0.3%)
I started off the week eating well and I felt great on Monday and Tuesday, but then started eating like a pig on Wednesday and couldn't stop. I bought some diet root beer last Sunday and went through a lot of it. I'm hearing that diet soda will increase your appetite, so maybe I just need to cut it out altogether and see what happens.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
As I said, I felt good early in the week because I was concentrating on eating better. It gave me a "light at the end of the tunnel", so to speak. I just need to make the commitment. I make the commitment to work out. I know making a change to eat right is a lot tougher, but I can be stubborn and do it. The wokouts this week were short, but tough. I found myself having to miss a lot of reps because I was tiring. I'm sure the bad eating had something to do with that. I have four weeks to go in this Les Mills Pump/Combat Hybrid. Let's see what I can do with it.
This is the second time I've done this workout. It's under 25 minutes of main workout, but it's no joke. I used 15 lb weights and was really tiring on some sets.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 244; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 148.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Shock Plyo: HIIT 2
Another toughie. Reminder me a bit of Insanity Got my heart rate up quickly and kept it up. Certainly a lot tougher than the regular Combat workouts. There were a few times when I missed a few reps because of fatigue, mostly in the Lunges. Otherwise I did my best to keep up.
Time: 29 minutes: Calories Burned: 312: Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 150.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Core Attack
Not much to say on the workout. I did OK. I got winded a few times, but didn't miss too many reps. I'm really trying to eat better this week, but for some reason I'm hungry as hell today even though I haven't been starving myself at all..
Time: 18 minutes; Calories Burned: 102; Avg Heart Rate: 97; Max Heart Rate: 116.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Inner Warrior: Stretch and Strength
I think this could be a really good relaxation workout once I learn and embrace the Kata's during the first two-thirds of the video. Right now they're just strange to me. But I felt relaxed when I was done.
Time: 18 minutes; Calories Burned: 59; Avg Heart Rate: 85; Max Heart Rate: 99.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Warrior 2: Lower Body Lean Out
Not a good workout. For some reason I have an insatiable appetite this week. I'm trying to eat good, but it doesn't always happen. I ate about two bowlfuls of Cheerios about an hour before my workout. Dairy (milk) doesn't always agree with me, so that added to the problem. I was feeling a bit sluggish going into the workout and just wasn't motivated to give my all once the thing started. There were even a few moves where I missed a few reps simply because I was convincing myself I was tired, and didn't feel like doing them. Not good. Also, one thing I've realized, that as much as I like Dan and Rach (the main trainers), they just don't motivate me. Maybe it's the entire Combat program that's not motivating me. I find I can't keep up with a lot of the moves because of my lack of balance and coordination, and I get frustrated and lose interest. It's something I have to work on to get through it. With all that said, this could be a really good workout if I could get my head into it.
Time: 29 minutes; Calories Burned: 253; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 145.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Hiit 1: Power
Another tough 29 minute workout. For the weight exercises I used the barbell with 15 lbs on each side. No problems there. I did tire when doing the Plyometric Lunges and I wasn't able to get in all the Burpee/Pushup/Squat reps. I probably got in about 60% of them. I'm still feeling sluggish.
Time:31 minutes: Calories Burned: 294; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 194.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 - REST
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 193.4 (+1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.1% (+0.3%)
I started off the week eating well and I felt great on Monday and Tuesday, but then started eating like a pig on Wednesday and couldn't stop. I bought some diet root beer last Sunday and went through a lot of it. I'm hearing that diet soda will increase your appetite, so maybe I just need to cut it out altogether and see what happens.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
As I said, I felt good early in the week because I was concentrating on eating better. It gave me a "light at the end of the tunnel", so to speak. I just need to make the commitment. I make the commitment to work out. I know making a change to eat right is a lot tougher, but I can be stubborn and do it. The wokouts this week were short, but tough. I found myself having to miss a lot of reps because I was tiring. I'm sure the bad eating had something to do with that. I have four weeks to go in this Les Mills Pump/Combat Hybrid. Let's see what I can do with it.
Monday, September 9, 2013
LES MILLS PUMP / COMBAT HYBRID - WEEK 8 - Week of 9/9/2013
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump and Burn
I'm feeling really tired and sluggish. I know it's from not eating well, stress, and not getting enough sleep. I came home after work, laid down to take a nap, and woke up 2 hours later. That's tired. I'm glad today's workout was one of the shorter ones. I used the same weights I've been using lately (30 lbs on each side of the bar). The workout went OK.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 268; Avg Heart Rate: 110; Max Heart Rate: 193.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 30 Live
I think this was the only Combat workout I hadn't done yet. I really wasn't in the mood to workout, but I think this would probably be one of my favorites from the Combat series. I liked the live setting and the time seems just right. I did work up a pretty good sweat and I kept up with most, but not all the moves, as they seemed to be more direct and not as choreographed as on the other videos. Or maybe I'm just getting more used to the combinations of moves they do.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 293; Avg Heart Rate: 114; Max Heart Rate: 138.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Revolution
This can be a tough workout if you're pushing yourself with your weight limits, as I have. Once again, I used the same weights I have in the past, but today I barely took any breaks. I usually have to rest for a few reps during the Chest and Lunge sections, but today I didn't. The only reps I missed were during the Shoulder section, and I missed a lot of those. I was simply toast at that point. Other than that, I was happy with what I did.
Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 597; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 220.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Flow
I'm getting used to this workout and was able to concentrate on the moves themselves instead of watching to see what they were doing on the video. It was a much more relaxing and effective workout, and I enjoyed it.
Time: 21 minutes; Calories Burned: 67; Avg Heart Rate: 82; Max Heart Rate:98.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Extreme
This is basically the same workout as Pump Revolution, which I did in Wednesday. I did OK, but think I did better on Wednesday. I rested for a few reps a few times during the Chest section. I only used 10 lb weights for the tricep extensions, only because I didn't feel like taking the 25 lb weight off the bar, and I used 10 lbs for the bicep exercises instead of the 15's I used the other day. Most of that was laziness because I didn't feel like changing weights. On the positive side, I think I did a bit more of the Shoulder section than Wednesday. Overall, it was a good workout.
Time: 61 minutes; Calories Burned: 588; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 206.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 60: Extreme Cardio Fighter
I was feeling tired and sluggish all day long. I didn't even start the workout until after 9pm. I'm still not used to the moves and they were frustrating me to no end by just jumping from one combination move to another and then back again. Twice I just stopped for 15 seconds or so because I was so pissed off. At one point I even considered just quitting. I didn't, because I never have quit a workout, but that may be the only reason I kept going. My average heart rate was only 108, which shows I was doing too much watching and trying to figure out what they were doing, and not enough doing what they were doing. It's rare that I'm in a bad state of mind after a workout, but today is one of those days.
Time: 54 minutes; Calories Burned: 414; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 200.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Hard Core Abs
I did OK. Not much else to say.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 91; Avg Heart Rate: 100; Max Heart Rate: 130.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 192.2 (- 1.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 20.8% (- 0.2%)
Good numbers both ways. I'm trying to make better food choices. It's a step in the right direction.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
It was a good, steady week workout wise. Nothing exceptional, but solid. I was happy with the weight loss.
I'm feeling really tired and sluggish. I know it's from not eating well, stress, and not getting enough sleep. I came home after work, laid down to take a nap, and woke up 2 hours later. That's tired. I'm glad today's workout was one of the shorter ones. I used the same weights I've been using lately (30 lbs on each side of the bar). The workout went OK.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 268; Avg Heart Rate: 110; Max Heart Rate: 193.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 30 Live
I think this was the only Combat workout I hadn't done yet. I really wasn't in the mood to workout, but I think this would probably be one of my favorites from the Combat series. I liked the live setting and the time seems just right. I did work up a pretty good sweat and I kept up with most, but not all the moves, as they seemed to be more direct and not as choreographed as on the other videos. Or maybe I'm just getting more used to the combinations of moves they do.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 293; Avg Heart Rate: 114; Max Heart Rate: 138.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Revolution
This can be a tough workout if you're pushing yourself with your weight limits, as I have. Once again, I used the same weights I have in the past, but today I barely took any breaks. I usually have to rest for a few reps during the Chest and Lunge sections, but today I didn't. The only reps I missed were during the Shoulder section, and I missed a lot of those. I was simply toast at that point. Other than that, I was happy with what I did.
Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 597; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 220.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Flow
I'm getting used to this workout and was able to concentrate on the moves themselves instead of watching to see what they were doing on the video. It was a much more relaxing and effective workout, and I enjoyed it.
Time: 21 minutes; Calories Burned: 67; Avg Heart Rate: 82; Max Heart Rate:98.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Extreme
This is basically the same workout as Pump Revolution, which I did in Wednesday. I did OK, but think I did better on Wednesday. I rested for a few reps a few times during the Chest section. I only used 10 lb weights for the tricep extensions, only because I didn't feel like taking the 25 lb weight off the bar, and I used 10 lbs for the bicep exercises instead of the 15's I used the other day. Most of that was laziness because I didn't feel like changing weights. On the positive side, I think I did a bit more of the Shoulder section than Wednesday. Overall, it was a good workout.
Time: 61 minutes; Calories Burned: 588; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 206.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 60: Extreme Cardio Fighter
I was feeling tired and sluggish all day long. I didn't even start the workout until after 9pm. I'm still not used to the moves and they were frustrating me to no end by just jumping from one combination move to another and then back again. Twice I just stopped for 15 seconds or so because I was so pissed off. At one point I even considered just quitting. I didn't, because I never have quit a workout, but that may be the only reason I kept going. My average heart rate was only 108, which shows I was doing too much watching and trying to figure out what they were doing, and not enough doing what they were doing. It's rare that I'm in a bad state of mind after a workout, but today is one of those days.
Time: 54 minutes; Calories Burned: 414; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 200.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Hard Core Abs
I did OK. Not much else to say.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 91; Avg Heart Rate: 100; Max Heart Rate: 130.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 192.2 (- 1.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 20.8% (- 0.2%)
Good numbers both ways. I'm trying to make better food choices. It's a step in the right direction.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
It was a good, steady week workout wise. Nothing exceptional, but solid. I was happy with the weight loss.
Monday, September 2, 2013
LES MILLS PUMP / COMBAT HYBRID - WEEK 7 - Week of 9/2/2013
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 2, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump and Shred
My body is really tired (eating like crap), so I was going to stay with the 25 lb weights on each side for the heavier sets. However, I decided to go back to the 30's on each side. It worked out well. I didn't have any problems with them except for my usual breaks during the Chest set. I even got through the lunge section without breaking. Overall it was a good workout considering how I felt going into it.
Time: 47 minutes; Calories Burned: 409; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 148.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 45: Power Kata
Another new Combat workout for me, and another set of standing around trying to coordinate myself with what they were doing. For most sets I was getting it, but not going full blast, because I wasn't grooved into the moves. However. there was a set called Ginga (or something like that) that was so weird that I kind of gave up for a few seconds and didn't even try. I'll get it sometime. I worked up a bit of a sweat, but not much. My average heart rate was only 102.
Time: 43 minutes; Calories Burned: 292; Avg Heart Rate: 102; Max Heart Rate: 123.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Revolution
Today is Day 45, the halfway point in this Les Mills Hybrid. It was a good workout today. I used 30's on each side for the squats, chest, back, leg sections. I used 15's on the tricep and the barbell shoulder exercises, 10's on the free weight shoulder moves, and a 25 lb weight on the ab section. I had to rest a few times on the chest moves, and more than a few times on the shoulder moves. I was drained by the time I got to that section. Overall, I can feel the muscles in my legs and back becoming more defined, and that's a good thing.
Time: 57 minutes; Calories Burned: 569; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 186.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Flow
Good, relaxing 20 minutes of Yoga and stretching.
Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 94; Avg Heart Rate: 91; Max Heart Rate: 110.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Extreme
I used pretty much the same weights I used on Wednesday. I had to take breaks in the same areas, the Chest section , Bicep section, and Shoulder section. The Shoulder section is just a killer, even with 10 lb weights. Otherwise I did fine.
Time: 61 minutes; Calories Burned: 624; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 215.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 7, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 60 Live: Ultimate Warrior Workout
I had a Fantasy Football draft earlier in the day. Of course I ate like crap. We were also in a garage with the door open where it was raining, cold, and damp. Between the bad eating and the chill I caught, I wasn't feeling too well going into the workout. It's the first time I've done this one, and I liked the concept of a live workout. Unfortunately because I had no energy and wasn't familiar with the moves, it wasn't a great effort, and I just wanted it to be over. Nonetheless I did get a decent, but not great, calorie burn for what I put into it. Some of that may have been due to the extra food I had to burn off, but I was still surprised by the burn..
Time: 53 minutes; Calories Burned: 467; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 199.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Les Mills Core
I did good. I tired a bit on some on the Cross Crunches, but got them in.
Time: 13 minutes; Calories Burned: 64; Avg Heart Rate: 93; Max Heart Rate: 110.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 193.2 (+0.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.0% (+0.3%)
Ate real bad yesterday.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I was able to up my weights to 30 lbs on each side for both of the 55 minute workouts without too many problems. I can still feel the muscles getting more defined in my back, upper arms, and especially my quads. Still not happy with the eating, but that's my fault.
My body is really tired (eating like crap), so I was going to stay with the 25 lb weights on each side for the heavier sets. However, I decided to go back to the 30's on each side. It worked out well. I didn't have any problems with them except for my usual breaks during the Chest set. I even got through the lunge section without breaking. Overall it was a good workout considering how I felt going into it.
Time: 47 minutes; Calories Burned: 409; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 148.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 45: Power Kata
Another new Combat workout for me, and another set of standing around trying to coordinate myself with what they were doing. For most sets I was getting it, but not going full blast, because I wasn't grooved into the moves. However. there was a set called Ginga (or something like that) that was so weird that I kind of gave up for a few seconds and didn't even try. I'll get it sometime. I worked up a bit of a sweat, but not much. My average heart rate was only 102.
Time: 43 minutes; Calories Burned: 292; Avg Heart Rate: 102; Max Heart Rate: 123.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Revolution
Today is Day 45, the halfway point in this Les Mills Hybrid. It was a good workout today. I used 30's on each side for the squats, chest, back, leg sections. I used 15's on the tricep and the barbell shoulder exercises, 10's on the free weight shoulder moves, and a 25 lb weight on the ab section. I had to rest a few times on the chest moves, and more than a few times on the shoulder moves. I was drained by the time I got to that section. Overall, I can feel the muscles in my legs and back becoming more defined, and that's a good thing.
Time: 57 minutes; Calories Burned: 569; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 186.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Flow
Good, relaxing 20 minutes of Yoga and stretching.
Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 94; Avg Heart Rate: 91; Max Heart Rate: 110.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Pump Extreme
I used pretty much the same weights I used on Wednesday. I had to take breaks in the same areas, the Chest section , Bicep section, and Shoulder section. The Shoulder section is just a killer, even with 10 lb weights. Otherwise I did fine.
Time: 61 minutes; Calories Burned: 624; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 215.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 7, 2013 - LES MILLS COMBAT - Combat 60 Live: Ultimate Warrior Workout
I had a Fantasy Football draft earlier in the day. Of course I ate like crap. We were also in a garage with the door open where it was raining, cold, and damp. Between the bad eating and the chill I caught, I wasn't feeling too well going into the workout. It's the first time I've done this one, and I liked the concept of a live workout. Unfortunately because I had no energy and wasn't familiar with the moves, it wasn't a great effort, and I just wanted it to be over. Nonetheless I did get a decent, but not great, calorie burn for what I put into it. Some of that may have been due to the extra food I had to burn off, but I was still surprised by the burn..
Time: 53 minutes; Calories Burned: 467; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 199.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 - LES MILLS PUMP - Les Mills Core
I did good. I tired a bit on some on the Cross Crunches, but got them in.
Time: 13 minutes; Calories Burned: 64; Avg Heart Rate: 93; Max Heart Rate: 110.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 193.2 (+0.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.0% (+0.3%)
Ate real bad yesterday.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I was able to up my weights to 30 lbs on each side for both of the 55 minute workouts without too many problems. I can still feel the muscles getting more defined in my back, upper arms, and especially my quads. Still not happy with the eating, but that's my fault.
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