MONDAY - MAY 26, 2014 - Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps
Memorial Day. A big thank you to all of our troops, especially those that gave their lives for our country. Sometimes we take those sacrifices for granted.
It's another beautiful day outside, so I got the workout done in the early afternoon, so I could enjoy the rest of the day without having to worry about it. Sundays I usually eat like crap (I need to stop that), so I was feeling the carryover a bit. I had energy, but it was more of a jittery energy. The workout went OK, but I was struggling a few times. I still don't do as well as I should on the Side to Side and Fly pushups, only getting 12 in on each of those exercises. For some reason, the 25 lb weights were giving me problems on some of the tricep moves, so much that I only did 8 reps each on the front to back ones. Maybe it was just one of those days. I did, however, do 10 Airborne Clap pushups, and those went relatively easy, so that's pretty cool.
Time: 55 minutes; Calories Burned: 557; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 194.
TUESDAY - MAY 27, 2014 - Plyometrics
A good workout today. Nothing exceptional. I labored a bit early in the second set, but got through it and finished strong.
Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 674; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 155.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 28, 2014 - Back and Biceps
Every once in a while you have to take a step back in a workout, and today was one of those days. I started off strong, getting in 7 wide pullups (which is good for me), then doing 12 lawnmowers on each side, with 45 lb weights. Both were increases over last week. Then it got bad. I really noticed it on the straight Bicep Curls. Last week I did 8 with 40 lbs with relatively little problem. Today I went with the 40s again, but only got six in, and the last two of those were ugly. I don't know if I burned myself out on the first two moves, or what it was. I was using my Powerblock weights, and there were times I had one dumbbell heavier than the other because I wasn't lining up the clips properly. When doing the Congdon Locomotive I thought I was using 40 lbs, but it turns out I was using 45s. My rep counts were also down on a few of the exercises. By the time I got to the Strip Set I decided to start with 35s (last week I started with 40s), and work my way down. Despite all the problems today, I did work up a good sweat, and my arms were fried when I was done. I'm not discouraged because I did my best for today, and I'm happy with that.
Time: 51 minutes; Calories Burned: 530; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 158.
THURSDAY - MAY 29, 2014 - Yoga X
I had to work a bit late today and there was something I really wanted to see on TV tonight, so I thought I was going to be under some time constraints for my workout. I was considering doing Tony Horton's One on One Fountain of Youth yoga workout instead, because it's only half the time, but on the way home I was thinking I'd really rather do Yoga X. My workouts have been going pretty good lately and I wanted to keep the momentum going. Tonight was certainly the best I've done on this routine this round. I was relatively calm throughout. On my standing poses I was concentrating on balancing on the outer rim of my foot so my foot wouldn't collapse in and throw off my balance. It worked well. It even helped on the Balance Postures. I held Crane for at least 30 seconds straight, and got my feet over my head and to the ground in Plough. A good day!
Time: 92 minutes; Calories Burned: 693; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 136.
FRIDAY - MAY 30, 2014 - Legs and Back
Played golf today for the first time since September. It was good to finally get out after the long winter and dreary early spring. There is a group of about 25 of us that get out on Friday's during the summer. Most of these guys I haven't seen since September. Two of them came up to me at separate time to say hello and said "you're looking good". I'm not vain about stuff like that, but it does mean something's working with this P90X. The workout went well also. As I've said many times, pullups aren't my strength, but I got in 58 today, and felt stronger than usual doing them. I'm feeling good.
Time: 59 minutes; Calories Burned: 579; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 220.
SATURDAY - MAY 31, 2014 - Kenpo X
Not a good workout. I wasn't dreading doing it, I just had no energy. I noticed early on that my heart rate wasn't getting up, and I got one of the lowest calorie burns I've ever got on this workout. I started it about 6:30pm and hadn't eaten a lot during the day, so I'm sure that had a lot to do with it.
Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 392; Avg Heart Rate: 101; Max Heart Rate: 125.
SUNDAY - JUNE 1, 2014 - Ab Ripper X
I do Ab Ripper X without the disc because I know it by heart. The actual workout on the DVD is about 16 minutes long, but it usually takes me at least 18 minutes because I'm taking my time, and taking longer breaks in between moves. Today, however, it was going really smoothly, and I got it in quicker than usual, and with good form. I can also feel it in my abs.
Time: 16 minutes; Calories Burned: 124; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 141.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 194.8 (-1.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.4% (-0.4%)
Good results. I'm still concentrating on the nutrition this round. It's far from perfect, but I don't think I've had any "binges". A bid drop in Body Fat % this week, which is good.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Not too much to say. It was a good week. I'm really enjoying this round.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
P90X - ROUND 10 - WEEK 5 - Week of 05/19/2014
MONDAY - MAY 19, 2014 - Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps
This is one of my favorite workouts despite all the strange types of pushups. I did OK. One of the toughest moves for me in all of P90X is the Two Twitch Speed Pushups. After I do my first set of the slow ones I can't go fast anymore. I usually get all 25 in, but today I stopped after 18. In the past I've usually fought through it, or gone to my knees for a few seconds, and then finished the final 7, but today I didn't. Can't give a good reason. I did five on each side of the One Arm Pushups with no knees on the floor. I didn't bend my arms too much and didn't get too deep, but I tried, and it gives me something to build on. I also did 6 Airborne (with hand clap) pushups, which I hadn't really done too many times before. So, today, progress was made. I used 25 lb weights on most of the Tricep moves.
Time: 55 minutes; Calories Burned: 588; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 197.
TUESDAY - MAY 20, 2014 - Plyometrics
I started out slow on this one. I was a bit sluggish and not really feeling too flexible doing the Swing Kicks, so I figured this was going to seem like one of those long workouts you think will never get through. However, all that faded away, and it became a normal Plyo workout. I burned a good amount of calories. The only concern I had was while doing the second set of Gap Jumps, the back of my knee seemed to buckle a little bit. I was conscious of it the rest of the workout, and didn't push it if I didn't have to. I'm hoping it's not lingering. We'll see in the next few days.
Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 674; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 155.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 21, 2014 - Back and Biceps
Another one of my favorites. I know a lot of people find Katie annoying, but I enjoy her banter, and the whole cast seems in a good mood, which makes the whole workout more fun. This one just burns out your arms in a hurry. My pullups sucked. Really sucked. I only did one towel pullup (still can't get the grip down), and only a handful on the others. The strength just wasn't there for those. The weighted back moves were better. I used 40 lbs on all of those moves without any problems. I should have used 45s, but didn't bring the extra weight into the room, and didn't feel like going back to get more. On the bicep moves I started a bit timid, only using 25s on the first few moves. I upped it to 40s on the standard Bicep Curls, doing 8 of them with no problems. I used 30s with no problems on the remaining bicep moves. On the Strip Set, I tried starting with 40s, but only got 6 in on the first set because my arms were toast and my form was starting to go bad. However, I finished all 8 reps on the 35s, 30s, and 25s with relatively good form (I was swinging them a bit on the last two 35s, but not too much). All in all, a good workout. I'm glad I upped the weights a bit after the first few moves. I might try some 35s here and there next time.
Time: 51 minutes; Calories Burned: 541; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 165.
THURSDAY - MAY 22, 2014 - Yoga X
A good workout. Nothing extraordinary to note.
Time: 92 minutes; Calories Burned: 680; Avg Heart Rate: 107; Max Heart Rate: 139.
FRIDAY - MAY 23, 2014 - Legs and Back
I felt good going in and felt fresh throughout the entire workout. I got 55 pull ups in.
Time: 59 minutes; Calories Burned: 607; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 157.
SATURDAY - MAY 24, 2014 - Kenpo X
Woke up to a beautiful morning. I felt energized and got the workout in before noon. Sometimes I have a tendency to just go through the motions on this one, but not today. I was trying to concentrate on the moves more than usual, and the whole workout felt good.
Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 563; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 144.
SUNDAY - MAY 25, 2014 - Ab Ripper X
I did well on this today, but for some reason this workout seems tougher than it used to.
Time: 18 minutes; Calories Burned: 108; Avg Heart Rate: 103; Max Heart Rate: 138.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 195.8 (+0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.8% (+0.1%)
Bought some containers of ice cream last week and had a lot of it during the week. A few slips here and there elsewhere, but I'm feeling good.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts went very well. I had a lot of energy going into Friday and Saturday's workouts. As I said, a bit of a slip on the eating, and that's something I have to keep an eye on.
This is one of my favorite workouts despite all the strange types of pushups. I did OK. One of the toughest moves for me in all of P90X is the Two Twitch Speed Pushups. After I do my first set of the slow ones I can't go fast anymore. I usually get all 25 in, but today I stopped after 18. In the past I've usually fought through it, or gone to my knees for a few seconds, and then finished the final 7, but today I didn't. Can't give a good reason. I did five on each side of the One Arm Pushups with no knees on the floor. I didn't bend my arms too much and didn't get too deep, but I tried, and it gives me something to build on. I also did 6 Airborne (with hand clap) pushups, which I hadn't really done too many times before. So, today, progress was made. I used 25 lb weights on most of the Tricep moves.
Time: 55 minutes; Calories Burned: 588; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 197.
TUESDAY - MAY 20, 2014 - Plyometrics
I started out slow on this one. I was a bit sluggish and not really feeling too flexible doing the Swing Kicks, so I figured this was going to seem like one of those long workouts you think will never get through. However, all that faded away, and it became a normal Plyo workout. I burned a good amount of calories. The only concern I had was while doing the second set of Gap Jumps, the back of my knee seemed to buckle a little bit. I was conscious of it the rest of the workout, and didn't push it if I didn't have to. I'm hoping it's not lingering. We'll see in the next few days.
Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 674; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 155.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 21, 2014 - Back and Biceps
Another one of my favorites. I know a lot of people find Katie annoying, but I enjoy her banter, and the whole cast seems in a good mood, which makes the whole workout more fun. This one just burns out your arms in a hurry. My pullups sucked. Really sucked. I only did one towel pullup (still can't get the grip down), and only a handful on the others. The strength just wasn't there for those. The weighted back moves were better. I used 40 lbs on all of those moves without any problems. I should have used 45s, but didn't bring the extra weight into the room, and didn't feel like going back to get more. On the bicep moves I started a bit timid, only using 25s on the first few moves. I upped it to 40s on the standard Bicep Curls, doing 8 of them with no problems. I used 30s with no problems on the remaining bicep moves. On the Strip Set, I tried starting with 40s, but only got 6 in on the first set because my arms were toast and my form was starting to go bad. However, I finished all 8 reps on the 35s, 30s, and 25s with relatively good form (I was swinging them a bit on the last two 35s, but not too much). All in all, a good workout. I'm glad I upped the weights a bit after the first few moves. I might try some 35s here and there next time.
Time: 51 minutes; Calories Burned: 541; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 165.
THURSDAY - MAY 22, 2014 - Yoga X
A good workout. Nothing extraordinary to note.
Time: 92 minutes; Calories Burned: 680; Avg Heart Rate: 107; Max Heart Rate: 139.
FRIDAY - MAY 23, 2014 - Legs and Back
I felt good going in and felt fresh throughout the entire workout. I got 55 pull ups in.
Time: 59 minutes; Calories Burned: 607; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 157.
SATURDAY - MAY 24, 2014 - Kenpo X
Woke up to a beautiful morning. I felt energized and got the workout in before noon. Sometimes I have a tendency to just go through the motions on this one, but not today. I was trying to concentrate on the moves more than usual, and the whole workout felt good.
Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 563; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 144.
SUNDAY - MAY 25, 2014 - Ab Ripper X
I did well on this today, but for some reason this workout seems tougher than it used to.
Time: 18 minutes; Calories Burned: 108; Avg Heart Rate: 103; Max Heart Rate: 138.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 195.8 (+0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.8% (+0.1%)
Bought some containers of ice cream last week and had a lot of it during the week. A few slips here and there elsewhere, but I'm feeling good.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts went very well. I had a lot of energy going into Friday and Saturday's workouts. As I said, a bit of a slip on the eating, and that's something I have to keep an eye on.
Monday, May 12, 2014
P90X - ROUND 10 - WEEK 4 - Week of 05/12/2014
MONDAY - MAY 12, 2014 - Yoga X
I got started late on this one tonight. I was also feeling a bit light headed going in, so I contemplated doing Fountain of Youth (48 minutes) again, or even Patience: Hummingbird (35 minutes) instead. I decided to go with Yoga X, and go as far as I could. I ended up getting through the whole thing, and actually did well. In the first half (the vinyasas section) I was sweating like crazy, more than I can remember sweating on any recent workout. The only problems I had in that half was with the behind the back wrap move, and then the Warrior 3 section. The second half went very well. My Balance Poses weren't great, but were better than usual, and I was certainly more flexible than I've been in quite a while. All in all, a very good workout. I'm glad I stuck with it, and did it.
Time: 92 minutes; Calories Burned: 685; Avg Heart Rate: 109; Max Heart Rate: 216.
TUESDAY - MAY 13, 2014 - Core Synergistics
As I think I've said every time I've posted on this workout ... I DON'T LIKE THIS WORKOUT! Now that that's out of the way, I did OK, but not great. I couldn't get down into the Chaturanga Runs at all (well, one for about 2 seconds). I also couldn't get up into bow. The rest of the stuff went better. I used 15 lb weights on the X-Presses and the Lunge, Kickback, Curl, Presses. It doesn't sound like a lot of weight, but you get tired real quick. I worked up a good sweat and my muscles are trembling a bit, so that's good.
Time: 57 minutes; Calories Burned: 564; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 158.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 14, 2014 - Cardio X
I substitute this workout in for Kenpo X during the Recovery Weeks because it's not in the P90X Classic schedule, and I like to use all the workouts. Except for the last 10 minutes or so, it's not really that tough, but it's good to give your body a break here and there. I still work up a bit of a sweat with it, though.
Time: 43 minutes; Calories Burned: 334; Avg Heart Rate: 109; Max Heart Rate: 146.
THURSDAY - MAY 15, 2014 - X Stretch
I always look forward to X Stretch when it comes up in the rotation. Today I was little more flexible than I thought I'd be. I didn't get too far back in the Back Hero pose, but other than that it went well.
Time: 57 minutes; Calories Burned: 272; Avg Heart Rate: 92; Max Heart Rate: 116.
FRIDAY - MAY 16, 2014 - Core Synergistics
I thought I'd just get it done instead of dreading it. It went well. I was sweating like crazy at the end.
Time: 57 minutes: Calories Burned: 579; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 158.
SATURDAY - MAY 17, 2014 - Yoga X
Even though I tried to "turn off my mind and enjoy the ride", my thoughts for the first half was the tedium. My poses weren't good. I constantly found myself with bad form. I even came out of a few poses during the Warrior 3 / Half-Moon section just because I didn't feel like holding them anymore. The second half of the workout went better. My Balance Postures were OK. My flexibility wasn't as good as Monday, but my attitude improved in the second half.
Time: 92 minutes; Calories Burned: 688; Avg Heart Rate: 107; Max Heart Rate: 136.
SUNDAY - MAY 18, 2014 - Rest
Scheduled rest day.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 195.4 (-1.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.7% (-0.4%)
Both are good numbers. I'm not eating anywhere near perfect, but I am consciously making better choices.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
A good week. The workouts went well and the weight loss is encouraging. I'm really liking this round.
I got started late on this one tonight. I was also feeling a bit light headed going in, so I contemplated doing Fountain of Youth (48 minutes) again, or even Patience: Hummingbird (35 minutes) instead. I decided to go with Yoga X, and go as far as I could. I ended up getting through the whole thing, and actually did well. In the first half (the vinyasas section) I was sweating like crazy, more than I can remember sweating on any recent workout. The only problems I had in that half was with the behind the back wrap move, and then the Warrior 3 section. The second half went very well. My Balance Poses weren't great, but were better than usual, and I was certainly more flexible than I've been in quite a while. All in all, a very good workout. I'm glad I stuck with it, and did it.
Time: 92 minutes; Calories Burned: 685; Avg Heart Rate: 109; Max Heart Rate: 216.
TUESDAY - MAY 13, 2014 - Core Synergistics
As I think I've said every time I've posted on this workout ... I DON'T LIKE THIS WORKOUT! Now that that's out of the way, I did OK, but not great. I couldn't get down into the Chaturanga Runs at all (well, one for about 2 seconds). I also couldn't get up into bow. The rest of the stuff went better. I used 15 lb weights on the X-Presses and the Lunge, Kickback, Curl, Presses. It doesn't sound like a lot of weight, but you get tired real quick. I worked up a good sweat and my muscles are trembling a bit, so that's good.
Time: 57 minutes; Calories Burned: 564; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 158.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 14, 2014 - Cardio X
I substitute this workout in for Kenpo X during the Recovery Weeks because it's not in the P90X Classic schedule, and I like to use all the workouts. Except for the last 10 minutes or so, it's not really that tough, but it's good to give your body a break here and there. I still work up a bit of a sweat with it, though.
Time: 43 minutes; Calories Burned: 334; Avg Heart Rate: 109; Max Heart Rate: 146.
THURSDAY - MAY 15, 2014 - X Stretch
I always look forward to X Stretch when it comes up in the rotation. Today I was little more flexible than I thought I'd be. I didn't get too far back in the Back Hero pose, but other than that it went well.
Time: 57 minutes; Calories Burned: 272; Avg Heart Rate: 92; Max Heart Rate: 116.
FRIDAY - MAY 16, 2014 - Core Synergistics
I thought I'd just get it done instead of dreading it. It went well. I was sweating like crazy at the end.
Time: 57 minutes: Calories Burned: 579; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 158.
SATURDAY - MAY 17, 2014 - Yoga X
Even though I tried to "turn off my mind and enjoy the ride", my thoughts for the first half was the tedium. My poses weren't good. I constantly found myself with bad form. I even came out of a few poses during the Warrior 3 / Half-Moon section just because I didn't feel like holding them anymore. The second half of the workout went better. My Balance Postures were OK. My flexibility wasn't as good as Monday, but my attitude improved in the second half.
Time: 92 minutes; Calories Burned: 688; Avg Heart Rate: 107; Max Heart Rate: 136.
SUNDAY - MAY 18, 2014 - Rest
Scheduled rest day.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 195.4 (-1.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.7% (-0.4%)
Both are good numbers. I'm not eating anywhere near perfect, but I am consciously making better choices.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
A good week. The workouts went well and the weight loss is encouraging. I'm really liking this round.
Monday, May 5, 2014
P90X - ROUND 10 - WEEK 3 - Week of 05/05/2014
MONDAY - MAY 5, 2014 - Chest and Back
274 pushups (3 more than last week, and a new personal high). Only 29 pullups (one less than last week. Overall, I'm happy.
Time: 52 minutes; Calories Burned: 530; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 155.
TUESDAY - MAY 6, 2014 - Plyometrics
Another steady workout. My stamina seems to be getting better on this one, as I wasn'y dying during the 5th set. I also noticed my calorie burn seems to be down this week. I think that means my heart rate is down because I'm in better shape.
Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 635; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 154.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 7, 2014 - Shoulders and Arms
During one of the other workouts, I think it's Legs and Back, Tony says something to the effect of "Bobby (Stevenson) didn't let his EGO get in the way". Today, I let my ego get in the way, but just a bit. One of my goals this round is to lift heavier weight, and this workout, along with Back and Biceps, are the two main targets. I started by using 40's on the Alternating Shoulder Presses, and got 8 reps in the first time. During the repeat, I only got 5 in. Last week I started with 40's, then dropped to 35's on the repeat and got 8 reps in both times. I used 35's on the In and Out Curls, and got all 16 reps in on the first set, but only 10 on the repeat. Last week I used 35's and got in 12 reps on both sets. I guess I could look at that as a) failure, or b) stretching myself. I'm going with Option "b", stretching myself, with a little bit of ego thrown in. Maybe next time I'll get all the reps in on the repeats. Despite the fact I fried myself early, I used the same weights I used last week, which in themselves were heavier than usual. So it was a success. Slow growth is OK. I can't expect to increase my weights by 5 lbs each time I do this workout. I'm happy with what I did. Actually, very happy with what I did. I'm loving this round. I feel like I got my purpose back that had been missing for the last year and a half or so.
Time: 60 minutes; Calories Burned: 623; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 158.
THURSDAY - MAY 8, 2014 - Fountain of Youth (Tony Horton One on One)
I was going to meet some friends to watch the NFL Draft, so I decided to do this shorter Yoga workout instead on the 90 minute Yoga X. It went OK, until the end. As I was getting up after the final Childs Pose at the very end of the workout, I felt dizzy. I'm not sure of the reason, but I decided to stay in and just watched the draft in quiet. I've been eating better, but drinking a lot of Diet Pepsi lately and haven't been getting enough sleep, so maybe that had something to do with it. I'll keep an eye on things.
Time: 47 minutes; Calories Burned: 323; Avg Heart Rate: 104; Max Heart Rate: 135.
FRIDAY - MAY 9, 2014 - Legs and Back
I felt a bit better today, but was consciously trying to not overexert myself during the day. I got the workout it without too many problems. The only problem I did have was my fingers were slipping off the pull-up bar and knocking down my reps.
Time: 59 minutes; Calories Burned: 635; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 157.
SATURDAY - MAY 10, 2014 - Kenpo X
I had a lot of things swimming through my brain as I started the workout, and was almost on auto-pilot throughout the warmup and first set. After that I started concentrating more and the workout seemed to go real well. I felt good when I was done.
Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 492; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 140.
SUNDAY - MAY 11, 2014 - Ab Ripper X
Did OK. Only got in 48 consecutive Mason Twists before coming out of it. Then got back in and did 4 more. I hope I'm not as sore as I was last week after doing this routine.
Time: 18 minutes; Calories Burned: 133; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 144.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 196.8 (-0.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.1% (no change)
Overall, I'm eating better, but I did have a Whopper Value Meal on Friday, and did have some Low Fat Ice Cream and tortilla chips during the week. However, I didn't gorge myself on that stuff every day. As I said before.....Baby Steps. I'm simply not going to be happy going cold turkey on the nutrition, but I think I'm conscious of what I'm doing, and am headed in the right direction.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Not much to say. I'm feeling better and think I've got my purpose back. That's BIG!!!
274 pushups (3 more than last week, and a new personal high). Only 29 pullups (one less than last week. Overall, I'm happy.
Time: 52 minutes; Calories Burned: 530; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 155.
TUESDAY - MAY 6, 2014 - Plyometrics
Another steady workout. My stamina seems to be getting better on this one, as I wasn'y dying during the 5th set. I also noticed my calorie burn seems to be down this week. I think that means my heart rate is down because I'm in better shape.
Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 635; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 154.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 7, 2014 - Shoulders and Arms
During one of the other workouts, I think it's Legs and Back, Tony says something to the effect of "Bobby (Stevenson) didn't let his EGO get in the way". Today, I let my ego get in the way, but just a bit. One of my goals this round is to lift heavier weight, and this workout, along with Back and Biceps, are the two main targets. I started by using 40's on the Alternating Shoulder Presses, and got 8 reps in the first time. During the repeat, I only got 5 in. Last week I started with 40's, then dropped to 35's on the repeat and got 8 reps in both times. I used 35's on the In and Out Curls, and got all 16 reps in on the first set, but only 10 on the repeat. Last week I used 35's and got in 12 reps on both sets. I guess I could look at that as a) failure, or b) stretching myself. I'm going with Option "b", stretching myself, with a little bit of ego thrown in. Maybe next time I'll get all the reps in on the repeats. Despite the fact I fried myself early, I used the same weights I used last week, which in themselves were heavier than usual. So it was a success. Slow growth is OK. I can't expect to increase my weights by 5 lbs each time I do this workout. I'm happy with what I did. Actually, very happy with what I did. I'm loving this round. I feel like I got my purpose back that had been missing for the last year and a half or so.
Time: 60 minutes; Calories Burned: 623; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 158.
THURSDAY - MAY 8, 2014 - Fountain of Youth (Tony Horton One on One)
I was going to meet some friends to watch the NFL Draft, so I decided to do this shorter Yoga workout instead on the 90 minute Yoga X. It went OK, until the end. As I was getting up after the final Childs Pose at the very end of the workout, I felt dizzy. I'm not sure of the reason, but I decided to stay in and just watched the draft in quiet. I've been eating better, but drinking a lot of Diet Pepsi lately and haven't been getting enough sleep, so maybe that had something to do with it. I'll keep an eye on things.
Time: 47 minutes; Calories Burned: 323; Avg Heart Rate: 104; Max Heart Rate: 135.
FRIDAY - MAY 9, 2014 - Legs and Back
I felt a bit better today, but was consciously trying to not overexert myself during the day. I got the workout it without too many problems. The only problem I did have was my fingers were slipping off the pull-up bar and knocking down my reps.
Time: 59 minutes; Calories Burned: 635; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 157.
SATURDAY - MAY 10, 2014 - Kenpo X
I had a lot of things swimming through my brain as I started the workout, and was almost on auto-pilot throughout the warmup and first set. After that I started concentrating more and the workout seemed to go real well. I felt good when I was done.
Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 492; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 140.
SUNDAY - MAY 11, 2014 - Ab Ripper X
Did OK. Only got in 48 consecutive Mason Twists before coming out of it. Then got back in and did 4 more. I hope I'm not as sore as I was last week after doing this routine.
Time: 18 minutes; Calories Burned: 133; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 144.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 196.8 (-0.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.1% (no change)
Overall, I'm eating better, but I did have a Whopper Value Meal on Friday, and did have some Low Fat Ice Cream and tortilla chips during the week. However, I didn't gorge myself on that stuff every day. As I said before.....Baby Steps. I'm simply not going to be happy going cold turkey on the nutrition, but I think I'm conscious of what I'm doing, and am headed in the right direction.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Not much to say. I'm feeling better and think I've got my purpose back. That's BIG!!!
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