MONDAY - MARCH 24, 2014 - Isometrix
This is the start of the last week for this first round of X3. Isometrix is not my strong suit. My balance is non-existent on my left leg. The right leg was better. The floor moves were tough for me. I just bought a new battery for my heart rate monitor and it's still not working properly, so I don't know if the numbers below are accurate. Not that it matters too much, but I do like to keep track of things and compare to previous sessions of the same workout, and even other workouts.
Time: 30 minutes: Calories Burned: 196; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 196.
TUESDAY - MARCH 25, 2014 - Accelerator
Just before I started my workout I saw today was actually supposed to be Dynamix, but all day I was thinking it was Accelerator. I did Accelerator. P90X3 doesn't have a lot of pure cardio routines in it, so this one seems hard to me. I got through it OK, but did have to stop for a few seconds a few times to catch my breath. I'm glad I did it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 295; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 150.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 26, 2014 - Dynamix
I was looking forward to a bit of a less demanding workout today. This one went well, but I couldn't wait for it to end. There is nothing wrong with the workout. I like it, but just wasn't in the mood.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 214; Avg Heart Rate: 105; Max Heart Rate: 129.
THURSDAY - MARCH 27, 2014 - Pilates X
I like this workout and did OK on it today.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 170; Avg Heart Rate: 96; Max Heart Rate: 117.
FRIDAY - MARCH 28, 2014 - Decelerator
I think I can safely say this was one of my worst workouts of the entire round. I don't like any of the moves. I had no strength today for the pushups or the pullups, and my balance stunk. There were moves I was so frustrated with that I quit a few seconds early, and that is something I don't normally do. But I was good at the warmup! It was just one of those days. This is a workout that isn't scheduled in the "Transition" (recovery) weeks of the actual P90X3 schedule, but I put it there to balance out the schedule I tweaked a bit. I'm wondering if that wasn't such a good idea. Many of these moves required strength, and I haven't really done any other strength routines this week.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 300; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 150.
SATURDAY - MARCH 29, 2014 - X3 Yoga
Last workout of the Round. It wasn't perfect by any means, but it was one of my better X3 Yoga workouts. I was able to balance a small bit better on some poses, and actually held the right legged Ted's Chair pose for almost the entire time. I'm still trying to get better on the left leg one legged poses. I'm a bit sad the round is over, but at the same time I need a physical and mental break.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 189; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 128.
SUNDAY - MARCH 30, 2014 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 197.4 (+1.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.1% (+0.3%)
Not sure where the increase came from, but I didn't eat perfectly this week.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I wanted to finish the round off strong and was disappointed in the weight gain. A few of the workouts this week were not my best (Isometrics and most notably, Decelerator). A few others were OK, primarily Pilates X.
THOUGHTS ON THE 90 DAY ROUND
What I liked: The workouts were only 30 minutes long. Even if I wasn't "into it" for that day, I wasn't dreading the workout.
What I didn't like: The workouts were only 30 minutes long. While many were intense and more compact than the original P90X, I mentally felt like I wasn't getting enough on most days, even if I was physically drained. Seeing I only burned 300 calories on most days, when I'm used to burning 600 in original P90X was a bit discouraging. I felt there were too many one legged balance moves that I physically can't do, and those were pretty much a waste of my workout time, as I wasn't getting anything out of them. I also felt there were too many synergistic "total body" workouts, and not enough that concentrated on one body part. While I'm not a weightlifter, I do miss a good Shoulders and Arms workout, where I'm lifting maximum weight for an entire workout.
My results were tempered by the fact I didn't eat well. Overall, my weight stayed exactly the same at 197.4 lbs, but my body fat increased 0.9%. That was my fault. My firm belief is that this program works, but you have to include the nutrition element in it. I didn't. I am going to do it again.
NEXT?
As I stated yesterday, I'm in need of a physical and mental break. The nearest I can figure is that I haven't taken a week off in almost a year. I bought Tai Cheng last year and haven't tried it yet. I think I'm going to try that for the next week or so, to give my body time to recover.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
P90X3 - WEEK 12 - Week of 03/17/2014
MONDAY - MARCH 17, 2014 - Complex Upper
Tough workout. I did all the pushups and all the press lunges. I increased my weight to 15s on those. I didn't do so well on the pull-ups however, sometimes only getting 4 in a set. I'd thought about using the Pull-up Assist, but decided I'd try my best without it. I'm still happy with what I did though.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 334; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 158.
TUESDAY - MARCH 18, 2014 - Complex Lower
Not as hard as yesterday's workout, but I still broke quite a sweat. I used 15 lb weights on the squats and 10s on the bounders. I think I mentioned last week that I could have used heavier weights on the squats. I'll try and remember than for Friday's repeat of this workout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 322; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 150.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 19, 2014 - Pilates X
There were a few moves I could have done better, like those involving the side planks, where I left my hip on the floor, simply because I didn't feel like raising it and making the move more difficult. (I hate side planks.) One thing I've been noticing lately is that with my bad knees (bending in), it's almost impossible to straighten my leg fully, especially when moving it out to the side. My hip flexibility is horrible. It's amazing how you get to learn your body while doing these exercises.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 141; Avg Heart Rate: 95; Max Heart Rate: 113.
THURSDAY - MARCH 20, 2014 - Complex Upper
I had to be somewhere early evening, so I was debating whether I should do X3 Yoga instead, because I didn't want to beat myself up with this workout before I left. After thinking about it, I decided to stick with Complex Upper, mostly because I wanted to get it out of the way, and not have to dread doing it later in the week. I rushed home from work, changed into my workout clothes, threw the disc in, and got it done. I did well, I got all the pushups in, even getting some good height on the X Plyo's. I still struggle with the pull-ups, and again only got in 4 to 5 on most sets, but again, I didn't use the Pullup Assist. I want to get better with the regular unassisted ones. On the Press Lunges, I used 15s again, and on the middle sets I found myself getting decent height and even bending my back leg a little more than usual. I'm glad I got this one in today.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 312; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 159.
FRIDAY - MARCH 21, 2014 - Complex Lower
Very happy with the workout. I increased my weights on the squats to 25lb dumbbells and didn't have any problems. I actually was bending my knees better with them. I did good on the Speed Skaters, getting 3 jumps on almost all the moves. I'm still having problems getting my coordination on the Bounders. Again, very proud of myself.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 327; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 157.
SATURDAY - MARCH 22, 2014 - X3 Yoga
Not much to say. I got through it OK, but my balance wasn't the greatest. Sometimes, I try too hard to get it down, but that only makes it worse.
Time: 30 minutes: Calories Burned: 200; Avg Heart Rate: 103; Max Heart Rate: 120.
SUNDAY - MARCH 23, 2014 - X3 Ab Ripper
I did all the moves without any breaks.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 100; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 135.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 196.4 (+0.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.8% (-0.1%)
Ate like crap this week. I'm surprised I didn't put on more.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm getting burned out. Didn't eat well. One week to go in this Round and thank goodness it's mostly recovery workouts.
Tough workout. I did all the pushups and all the press lunges. I increased my weight to 15s on those. I didn't do so well on the pull-ups however, sometimes only getting 4 in a set. I'd thought about using the Pull-up Assist, but decided I'd try my best without it. I'm still happy with what I did though.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 334; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 158.
TUESDAY - MARCH 18, 2014 - Complex Lower
Not as hard as yesterday's workout, but I still broke quite a sweat. I used 15 lb weights on the squats and 10s on the bounders. I think I mentioned last week that I could have used heavier weights on the squats. I'll try and remember than for Friday's repeat of this workout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 322; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 150.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 19, 2014 - Pilates X
There were a few moves I could have done better, like those involving the side planks, where I left my hip on the floor, simply because I didn't feel like raising it and making the move more difficult. (I hate side planks.) One thing I've been noticing lately is that with my bad knees (bending in), it's almost impossible to straighten my leg fully, especially when moving it out to the side. My hip flexibility is horrible. It's amazing how you get to learn your body while doing these exercises.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 141; Avg Heart Rate: 95; Max Heart Rate: 113.
THURSDAY - MARCH 20, 2014 - Complex Upper
I had to be somewhere early evening, so I was debating whether I should do X3 Yoga instead, because I didn't want to beat myself up with this workout before I left. After thinking about it, I decided to stick with Complex Upper, mostly because I wanted to get it out of the way, and not have to dread doing it later in the week. I rushed home from work, changed into my workout clothes, threw the disc in, and got it done. I did well, I got all the pushups in, even getting some good height on the X Plyo's. I still struggle with the pull-ups, and again only got in 4 to 5 on most sets, but again, I didn't use the Pullup Assist. I want to get better with the regular unassisted ones. On the Press Lunges, I used 15s again, and on the middle sets I found myself getting decent height and even bending my back leg a little more than usual. I'm glad I got this one in today.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 312; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 159.
FRIDAY - MARCH 21, 2014 - Complex Lower
Very happy with the workout. I increased my weights on the squats to 25lb dumbbells and didn't have any problems. I actually was bending my knees better with them. I did good on the Speed Skaters, getting 3 jumps on almost all the moves. I'm still having problems getting my coordination on the Bounders. Again, very proud of myself.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 327; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 157.
SATURDAY - MARCH 22, 2014 - X3 Yoga
Not much to say. I got through it OK, but my balance wasn't the greatest. Sometimes, I try too hard to get it down, but that only makes it worse.
Time: 30 minutes: Calories Burned: 200; Avg Heart Rate: 103; Max Heart Rate: 120.
SUNDAY - MARCH 23, 2014 - X3 Ab Ripper
I did all the moves without any breaks.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 100; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 135.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 196.4 (+0.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.8% (-0.1%)
Ate like crap this week. I'm surprised I didn't put on more.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm getting burned out. Didn't eat well. One week to go in this Round and thank goodness it's mostly recovery workouts.
Monday, March 10, 2014
P90X3 - WEEK 11 - Week of 03/10/2014
MONDAY - MARCH 10, 2014 - Eccentric Upper
Feeling a little sluggish, but a lot of that is from general soreness. My body is really getting tired and I think last week's Complex workouts has a lot to do with that. I got through today's workout OK, but I was cursing the shortness of the breaks. I used 25 lbs on the heavier weight workouts, and 15s on the lighter ones.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 320; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 153.
TUESDAY - MARCH 11, 2014 - Triometrics
Not sure what to say. I don't like this workout. I can't balance on one leg, and am not sure if I'll ever physical be able to do it because of my feet and ankles. I've done my best in the past, but today I was more frustrated than ever. Half the moves require one legged balance. I tried to modify by keeping the toe of my "free" foot on the ground, but all I felt like I was doing was bending over and touching the ground, and not really accomplishing anything. By the time I got to the Slater Squats, which are nothing more than burpees with pushups, I was mentally done. I don't want to do burpees and pushups during a leg workout. I went through the motions (slowly) on that one. On top of all that, my heart rate monitor shut off 3 minutes into the workout. All in all, not a good workout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 280 (estimated); Avg Heart Rate: 115 (est); Max Heart Rate: 150 (est).
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 12, 2014 - Incinerator
We had a major blizzard in the area today so I didn't have to go into work. I spent some of it sleeping. I didn't realize how tired I really was. I got the workout in around 4:15 in the afternoon. It certainly went a lot better than yesterday's. I forgot to up my weights on the heavier exercises. I used 25s again, and I could probably use those to 30s or 35s or even 40s, depending on the exercise. I used 15s on the lighter weight moves, including the Monkey Presses. The pullups and chin-ups went better than usual, and I did 26 reps on the pushups and Pike Presses. My arms feel like jello afterwards, but that's the point.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 277; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 149.
THURSDAY - MARCH 13, 2014 - X3 Yoga
Not much to say. I'm still trying to find that balance of relaxing and doing the postures correctly. It didn't work today. My balance was slightly better on some poses and non-existent on others.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 193; Avg Heart Rate: 100; Max Heart Rate: 118.
FRIDAY - MARCH 14, 2014 - Eccentric Lower
This isn't real tough workout for me, except for the balancing. Tonight the balancing was better than usual. I even did 9 Front Kicks standing on my right leg and not tapping my left foot.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 235; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 129.
SATURDAY - MARCH 15, 2014 - MMX
Good workout. I hate the Sprawls, but I did most of them. There were a few times I was just flailing my arms around instead of being crisp with my moves because I was exhausted, but I did the best I could.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 311; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 153.
SUNDAY - MARCH 16, 2014 - X3 Ab Ripper
Did Ok. Came out of C-Y Reach once because my thighs were burning, but other than that I went right through.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 120; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 132.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 195.8 (-1.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.9% (-0.2%)
A step in the right direction. Far from perfect, but a step nonetheless.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Not much to say this week. The workouts went well. I lost a pound. If I can stay this consistent, I'll be OK.
Feeling a little sluggish, but a lot of that is from general soreness. My body is really getting tired and I think last week's Complex workouts has a lot to do with that. I got through today's workout OK, but I was cursing the shortness of the breaks. I used 25 lbs on the heavier weight workouts, and 15s on the lighter ones.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 320; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 153.
TUESDAY - MARCH 11, 2014 - Triometrics
Not sure what to say. I don't like this workout. I can't balance on one leg, and am not sure if I'll ever physical be able to do it because of my feet and ankles. I've done my best in the past, but today I was more frustrated than ever. Half the moves require one legged balance. I tried to modify by keeping the toe of my "free" foot on the ground, but all I felt like I was doing was bending over and touching the ground, and not really accomplishing anything. By the time I got to the Slater Squats, which are nothing more than burpees with pushups, I was mentally done. I don't want to do burpees and pushups during a leg workout. I went through the motions (slowly) on that one. On top of all that, my heart rate monitor shut off 3 minutes into the workout. All in all, not a good workout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 280 (estimated); Avg Heart Rate: 115 (est); Max Heart Rate: 150 (est).
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 12, 2014 - Incinerator
We had a major blizzard in the area today so I didn't have to go into work. I spent some of it sleeping. I didn't realize how tired I really was. I got the workout in around 4:15 in the afternoon. It certainly went a lot better than yesterday's. I forgot to up my weights on the heavier exercises. I used 25s again, and I could probably use those to 30s or 35s or even 40s, depending on the exercise. I used 15s on the lighter weight moves, including the Monkey Presses. The pullups and chin-ups went better than usual, and I did 26 reps on the pushups and Pike Presses. My arms feel like jello afterwards, but that's the point.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 277; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 149.
THURSDAY - MARCH 13, 2014 - X3 Yoga
Not much to say. I'm still trying to find that balance of relaxing and doing the postures correctly. It didn't work today. My balance was slightly better on some poses and non-existent on others.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 193; Avg Heart Rate: 100; Max Heart Rate: 118.
FRIDAY - MARCH 14, 2014 - Eccentric Lower
This isn't real tough workout for me, except for the balancing. Tonight the balancing was better than usual. I even did 9 Front Kicks standing on my right leg and not tapping my left foot.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 235; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 129.
SATURDAY - MARCH 15, 2014 - MMX
Good workout. I hate the Sprawls, but I did most of them. There were a few times I was just flailing my arms around instead of being crisp with my moves because I was exhausted, but I did the best I could.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 311; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 153.
SUNDAY - MARCH 16, 2014 - X3 Ab Ripper
Did Ok. Came out of C-Y Reach once because my thighs were burning, but other than that I went right through.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 120; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 132.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 195.8 (-1.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.9% (-0.2%)
A step in the right direction. Far from perfect, but a step nonetheless.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Not much to say this week. The workouts went well. I lost a pound. If I can stay this consistent, I'll be OK.
Monday, March 3, 2014
P90X3 - WEEK 10 - Week of 03/03/2014
MONDAY - MARCH 3, 2014 - Complex Upper
I'm restructuring my Block 3 from the regular schedule to more mimic the original P90X schedule. However, this week (and week 12), I'm going to be doing the Elite Schedules, which are bonus workouts. Complex Upper is a PAP workout, a type of sequence that was introduced in P90X2. In this workout, you do five moves, then repeat them three more times. Because there are a few minutes left in the workout, Tony then repeats them again (for a fifth time) in the Burnout Round, but only doing about half the reps. In each set there are two moves on the Pullup Bar, two pushup moves, and a set of lunges where you are pushing up weights over you shoulders. I predictably didn't do great on the pullups, getting about 5 unassisted reps in while they were doing twelve. I did better than expected on the X Plyo Pushups, getting in all eight on the last few sets, and also did all 12 of the Bird Dog pushups on the last few sets. I also got in all the lunge reps, but only used 10 lb weights. I'll try 15s next time. Shawn was using 25s on the video. That may take a while to get to that point. Overall, this was a good workout, and one I can work at getting better at.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 315; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 211.
TUESDAY - MARCH 4, 2014 - Complex Lower
I was looking forward to this one today because I figured it would be much easier than yesterday's Complex Upper. Upper body strength is my weakness. I'm usually better at lower body stuff as long as it doesn't involve balancing on one leg. I'm drenched in sweat. I burned almost the exact amount of calories I burned yesterday. Granted, I did miss some reps yesterday, and none today, but it was still tough, In the first set I had to watch what they were doing a bit to get the moves down, but after that I was fine. I used 15 lb weights on the standing squat moves and 10's on the Bounding Squats (but 15's on the first set, then realized that was too much for now). A good workout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 318; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 206.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 5, 2014 - Pilates X
Didn't sleep well last night. Frustrating day at work. Not eating right. All this leaked into this workout. I wasn't focused at all. Half-assed a lot of the moves. I'll leave it behind and move forward.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 184; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 119.
THURSDAY - MARCH 6, 2014 - Complex Upper
Even though I did this on Monday for the first time, and got through it OK, I was still a bit afraid of giving it another go today. It was weighing on my mind all day. I have to say I gave it my best effort. I got all the pushups in even though a few were ugly (may have missed a few in the Burnout), all the lunges in, and tried my best in the pullups. In the end I was happy.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 337; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 158.
FRIDAY - MARCH 7, 2014 - Complex Lower
I did pretty good on this one. I got all the reps in. The only place I really had to modify was on the Bounders, where I didn't move back and forth on a few of the sets. I just don't have the coordination down to do that yet. I used 10 lb weights in those, and 15's on the squats. What really surprises me on this workout is how much I'm sweating by the end. None of the moves are real killers, but the average heart rate and calorie burn I got tonight, and on Tuesday's effort, tells me I'm really working.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 331; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 153.
SATURDAY - MARCH 8, 2014 - X3 Yoga
Bad balance and not flexible today makes for a not so great workout. One thing I've noticed on this workout is that I'm really tired by the time I get to the Balance Poses. I don't know why, but it's been consistent every time I do it. Despite all that, my attitude was good, so that's a positive.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 204; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 123.
SUNDAY - MARCH 9, 2014 - X3 Ab Ripper
Not my best effort, but I did OK. I came down to my knees once during the Plank Crunches and had my feet come to the ground a few times in the Bridge Burners. I did, however, increase my weight from 5 lbs to 10 lbs on the weighted moves.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 121; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 131.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 196.8 (no change)
Body Fat: 22.1% (+0.1%)
Not much to say on that. Trying to eat better, but it doesn't always work.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Frustrated with the weight thing. I know it's my doing, but still can't make the total commitment. This was my first go at the two Complex workouts. I liked them both. Both were tough, but I could feel the results.
I'm restructuring my Block 3 from the regular schedule to more mimic the original P90X schedule. However, this week (and week 12), I'm going to be doing the Elite Schedules, which are bonus workouts. Complex Upper is a PAP workout, a type of sequence that was introduced in P90X2. In this workout, you do five moves, then repeat them three more times. Because there are a few minutes left in the workout, Tony then repeats them again (for a fifth time) in the Burnout Round, but only doing about half the reps. In each set there are two moves on the Pullup Bar, two pushup moves, and a set of lunges where you are pushing up weights over you shoulders. I predictably didn't do great on the pullups, getting about 5 unassisted reps in while they were doing twelve. I did better than expected on the X Plyo Pushups, getting in all eight on the last few sets, and also did all 12 of the Bird Dog pushups on the last few sets. I also got in all the lunge reps, but only used 10 lb weights. I'll try 15s next time. Shawn was using 25s on the video. That may take a while to get to that point. Overall, this was a good workout, and one I can work at getting better at.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 315; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 211.
TUESDAY - MARCH 4, 2014 - Complex Lower
I was looking forward to this one today because I figured it would be much easier than yesterday's Complex Upper. Upper body strength is my weakness. I'm usually better at lower body stuff as long as it doesn't involve balancing on one leg. I'm drenched in sweat. I burned almost the exact amount of calories I burned yesterday. Granted, I did miss some reps yesterday, and none today, but it was still tough, In the first set I had to watch what they were doing a bit to get the moves down, but after that I was fine. I used 15 lb weights on the standing squat moves and 10's on the Bounding Squats (but 15's on the first set, then realized that was too much for now). A good workout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 318; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 206.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 5, 2014 - Pilates X
Didn't sleep well last night. Frustrating day at work. Not eating right. All this leaked into this workout. I wasn't focused at all. Half-assed a lot of the moves. I'll leave it behind and move forward.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 184; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 119.
THURSDAY - MARCH 6, 2014 - Complex Upper
Even though I did this on Monday for the first time, and got through it OK, I was still a bit afraid of giving it another go today. It was weighing on my mind all day. I have to say I gave it my best effort. I got all the pushups in even though a few were ugly (may have missed a few in the Burnout), all the lunges in, and tried my best in the pullups. In the end I was happy.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 337; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 158.
FRIDAY - MARCH 7, 2014 - Complex Lower
I did pretty good on this one. I got all the reps in. The only place I really had to modify was on the Bounders, where I didn't move back and forth on a few of the sets. I just don't have the coordination down to do that yet. I used 10 lb weights in those, and 15's on the squats. What really surprises me on this workout is how much I'm sweating by the end. None of the moves are real killers, but the average heart rate and calorie burn I got tonight, and on Tuesday's effort, tells me I'm really working.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 331; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 153.
SATURDAY - MARCH 8, 2014 - X3 Yoga
Bad balance and not flexible today makes for a not so great workout. One thing I've noticed on this workout is that I'm really tired by the time I get to the Balance Poses. I don't know why, but it's been consistent every time I do it. Despite all that, my attitude was good, so that's a positive.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 204; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 123.
SUNDAY - MARCH 9, 2014 - X3 Ab Ripper
Not my best effort, but I did OK. I came down to my knees once during the Plank Crunches and had my feet come to the ground a few times in the Bridge Burners. I did, however, increase my weight from 5 lbs to 10 lbs on the weighted moves.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 121; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 131.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 196.8 (no change)
Body Fat: 22.1% (+0.1%)
Not much to say on that. Trying to eat better, but it doesn't always work.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Frustrated with the weight thing. I know it's my doing, but still can't make the total commitment. This was my first go at the two Complex workouts. I liked them both. Both were tough, but I could feel the results.
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