MONDAY - OCTOBER 5, 2015 - P90X3 - Eccentric Upper
Not bad. I hadn't done this one in a year and a half. so when I looked at the worksheet beforehand I thought it was going to be a killer. However, it went pretty quickly. I got all the pushup and weight moves in with no problems. On the pullups I was only getting about 3 in. They're my weakness, so that was no surprise, Because I wasn't familiar with the routine I kept the weights relatively light, using 20's as my max.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 308; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 216.
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 6, 2015 - P90X3 - Triometrics
I remember this one frustrating me because I couldn't do many of the moves because of my lack of one legged balance. However, I went into it with an open mind. Hated it. Still can't balance. Spent a lot of time going through the motions or standing around watching the video felling sorry for myself. I was so demoralized I didn't even try real hard on the exercises I could do. My heart rate monitor showed 0 calories burned. The battery was dying, but it wasn't too far off with the lack of effort I put in. A complete fail!
Time: 30 Minutes; Heart Rate Monitor still not working for other numbers.
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 7, 2015 - P90X3 - Incinerator
I actually like this workout. I was feeling my way with what weights to use, but think I did Ok. 25s were the max I used, but I used them on a few moves. I might bump them up a bit next time on a few exercises. Heart Rate monitor not working. Needs a new battery.
Time: 30 Minutes; Heart Rate Monitor still not working for other numbers.
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 8, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
Mid range yoga workout. I wasn't as relaxed as I'd like to have been. I've been eating poorly most of the week, so I was feeling bloated when going through some of the moves. Time to eat right.
Time: 30 Minutes; Heart Rate Monitor still not working for other numbers.
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 9, 2015 - P90X3 - Eccentric Lower
Not too hard on paper, but there are moves I physically have a hard time with because of my lack of balance or lack of hip mobility. However, I tried my best.
Time: 30 Minutes; Heart Rate Monitor still not working for other numbers.
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 10, 2015 - P90X3 - MMX
This should be a fun workout, but there are entirely too many sprawls, and I mean entirely too many. I went into this one feeling sluggish and dreading doing all those slrawls, so I didn't come close to putting out my best effort. Just totally disappointed in myself, and also frustrated at the workout design. There had to be another way to instill other moves in this routine keep your heart rate up.
Time: 30 Minutes; Heart Rate Monitor still not working for other numbers.
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 11, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
I had to come out of a few of the moves early. Just not giving a great effort.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned:143; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 205.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 206.6 (+1.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 24.0% (+0.2%)
Didn't eat well.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm going backwards again. Eating like crap, and feeling like crap. Sluggish, depressed, and just don't care at times. I know when I eat better I feel better, and it's noticeable.
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Monday, October 5, 2015
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
P90X3 - ROUND 2 - WEEK 4 - WEEK OF 09/28/2015
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 - P90X3 - Isometrix
This one is just cruel, especially for somebody that has no balance. The plank exercises are hard to hold for 45 seconds, and even harder to get good form. The standing balance poses are tough for me because of my bad ankles. I can hold some of the ones on my right leg, but on my left leg a 5 second hold is almost an accomplishment. It's just not there.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 201; Avg Heart Rate: 110; Max Heart Rate: 127.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 - P90X3 - Dynamix
This is similar to Isometrix in ways, but instead of holding poses for a long period of time (45 seconds), you're moving parts of your body for 30 seconds at a time. It was a bit easier for me than yesterday's workout, but still nowhere near perfect.
Time" 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 173; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 127.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 - P90X3 - CVX
Much better than the first 3 times I did this routine this round. I used an 8 lb medicine ball again. I didn't really "dog" any of the moves (except not going to the floor on the Atlas Twists). I held my arms up the entire time in the Press Jack's, March and Reach's, and Chair to Lunge's. A good workout. For some reason the calorie burn was real low. My heart rate monitor might not have been functioning properly.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 224; Avg Heart Rate: 136; Max Heart Rate: 157.
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 1, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I did OK on this one. In the balance poses, my balance was pretty good on my right leg, non-existent on my left.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 108?; Avg Heart Rate: 104; Max Heart Rate: 119.
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 2, 2015 - P90X3 - Pilates X
I tried my best, but on some of these moves, like The Pretzel, I'm simply not flexible enough to pull them off.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 87?; Avg Heart Rate: 102; Max Heart Rate: 116.
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 3, 2015 - P90X3 - MMX
The one thing I'd remembered about this workout was all the sprawls. It took me a bit of time to get the coordination down on some things, but I did OK. On the sprawls, I went a little slower than those on the video, and near the end I actually went to Child's Pose when I couldn't get up doing the second side of one of the sprawl moves. But I actually did better on them as a whole than I thought I was going to.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 236; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 143.
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 4, 2015 - REST
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 205.2 (+0.8 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.8% (no change)
A bit of stress eating again.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I liked the routines for the most part. Isometrix was tough, but the others were relaxing. The two cardio routines went well. Not happy about the weight gain, but it's something to keep an eye on.
This one is just cruel, especially for somebody that has no balance. The plank exercises are hard to hold for 45 seconds, and even harder to get good form. The standing balance poses are tough for me because of my bad ankles. I can hold some of the ones on my right leg, but on my left leg a 5 second hold is almost an accomplishment. It's just not there.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 201; Avg Heart Rate: 110; Max Heart Rate: 127.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 - P90X3 - Dynamix
This is similar to Isometrix in ways, but instead of holding poses for a long period of time (45 seconds), you're moving parts of your body for 30 seconds at a time. It was a bit easier for me than yesterday's workout, but still nowhere near perfect.
Time" 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 173; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 127.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 - P90X3 - CVX
Much better than the first 3 times I did this routine this round. I used an 8 lb medicine ball again. I didn't really "dog" any of the moves (except not going to the floor on the Atlas Twists). I held my arms up the entire time in the Press Jack's, March and Reach's, and Chair to Lunge's. A good workout. For some reason the calorie burn was real low. My heart rate monitor might not have been functioning properly.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 224; Avg Heart Rate: 136; Max Heart Rate: 157.
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 1, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I did OK on this one. In the balance poses, my balance was pretty good on my right leg, non-existent on my left.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 108?; Avg Heart Rate: 104; Max Heart Rate: 119.
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 2, 2015 - P90X3 - Pilates X
I tried my best, but on some of these moves, like The Pretzel, I'm simply not flexible enough to pull them off.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 87?; Avg Heart Rate: 102; Max Heart Rate: 116.
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 3, 2015 - P90X3 - MMX
The one thing I'd remembered about this workout was all the sprawls. It took me a bit of time to get the coordination down on some things, but I did OK. On the sprawls, I went a little slower than those on the video, and near the end I actually went to Child's Pose when I couldn't get up doing the second side of one of the sprawl moves. But I actually did better on them as a whole than I thought I was going to.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 236; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 143.
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 4, 2015 - REST
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 205.2 (+0.8 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.8% (no change)
A bit of stress eating again.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I liked the routines for the most part. Isometrix was tough, but the others were relaxing. The two cardio routines went well. Not happy about the weight gain, but it's something to keep an eye on.
Monday, September 21, 2015
P90X3 - ROUND 2 - WEEK 3 - WEEK OF 09/21/2015
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 - P90X3 - The Challenge
My numbers were 5 and 25. Some problems with pullups, but I got them all in. No problems with the pushups.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 209; Avg heart Rate: 114; Max Heart Rate: 213.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 - P90X3 - Agility X
Not perfect, but I did OK. I'm getting used to some of the moves, so I can move quicker on those. On others, I'm simply not coordinated, especially the jump lunges.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 229; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 147.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 - P90X3 - The Warrior
Once again I must say that this shouldn't be that tough of a workout, but it is for me. The sprawls are killers.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 240; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 198.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
No balance today. Frustrating, but that's the way it is sometimes. I wanted to get the workout over and done with, so I'm sure that had a bit to do with it. Plus I've been stress eating the last few days, so I'm not feeling really lean and flexible.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 187; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 123.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 - P90X3 - Total Synergistics
Another less than stellar workout. Poor effort on my part. I'm felling sluggish becasuse I'm not eating well. I'm stressed about day to day things, and this isn't my favorite workout. All that adds up. I even quit early on the Crawly Plyo-Pushups just because I didn't feel like doing any more. I usually don't give up like that. Eating better will cure a lot of this.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 267; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 199.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 - P90X3 - CVX
The first set of this thing is a bear. I went full blast with the Press Jacks, using an 8 lb medicine ball, and I was gassed. I can't say it was a great workout. I stopped for a few seconds a number of times, and didn't really do too many of the advanced moves. Again, I was feeling sluggish, and didn't always push myself. I'm often wondering "Why am I doing this?".
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 253; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 155.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
I got this one done early. I used a mat this time and it went a lot better, as my feet weren't slipping on the carpet. I got all the moves in,
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 82; Avg Heart Rate: 110; Max Heart Rate: 132.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 204.4 (-1.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.8% (-0,2%)
Both were good losses. After week after week of weight gains, I've lost a bit in 3 consecutive weeks, I need to keep that up.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts weren't very good, but I'm happy with the weight loss. Next week is a recovery week with a lot of stretching, yoga, Pilates, etc. I'm looking forward to it.
My numbers were 5 and 25. Some problems with pullups, but I got them all in. No problems with the pushups.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 209; Avg heart Rate: 114; Max Heart Rate: 213.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 - P90X3 - Agility X
Not perfect, but I did OK. I'm getting used to some of the moves, so I can move quicker on those. On others, I'm simply not coordinated, especially the jump lunges.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 229; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 147.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 - P90X3 - The Warrior
Once again I must say that this shouldn't be that tough of a workout, but it is for me. The sprawls are killers.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 240; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 198.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
No balance today. Frustrating, but that's the way it is sometimes. I wanted to get the workout over and done with, so I'm sure that had a bit to do with it. Plus I've been stress eating the last few days, so I'm not feeling really lean and flexible.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 187; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 123.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 - P90X3 - Total Synergistics
Another less than stellar workout. Poor effort on my part. I'm felling sluggish becasuse I'm not eating well. I'm stressed about day to day things, and this isn't my favorite workout. All that adds up. I even quit early on the Crawly Plyo-Pushups just because I didn't feel like doing any more. I usually don't give up like that. Eating better will cure a lot of this.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 267; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 199.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 - P90X3 - CVX
The first set of this thing is a bear. I went full blast with the Press Jacks, using an 8 lb medicine ball, and I was gassed. I can't say it was a great workout. I stopped for a few seconds a number of times, and didn't really do too many of the advanced moves. Again, I was feeling sluggish, and didn't always push myself. I'm often wondering "Why am I doing this?".
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 253; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 155.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
I got this one done early. I used a mat this time and it went a lot better, as my feet weren't slipping on the carpet. I got all the moves in,
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 82; Avg Heart Rate: 110; Max Heart Rate: 132.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 204.4 (-1.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.8% (-0,2%)
Both were good losses. After week after week of weight gains, I've lost a bit in 3 consecutive weeks, I need to keep that up.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts weren't very good, but I'm happy with the weight loss. Next week is a recovery week with a lot of stretching, yoga, Pilates, etc. I'm looking forward to it.
Monday, September 14, 2015
P90X3 - ROUND 2 - WEEK 2 - WEEK OF 09/14/2015
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 - P90X3 - The Challenge
My numbers today were 22 pushups and 5 pullups. No problems with the pushups. Got all the pullups in too, but had to come down a re-grip a few times. All in all, I felt pretty good. I even got in 10 sets (30 pushups and 10 pullupsa) during the Burnout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 219; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 196.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 - P90X3 - Agility X
This one went OK. I felt good, but am not coordinated or as agile as I'd like to be. Not sure I ever will be, but it's a way to keep working at it. I even tried to get in some of the plyo pushups at the end. I din't get too low on them, but I didn't give up, either. I've actually been pretty happy with the last several workouts.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 252; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 148.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 - P90X3 - The Warrior
Once again, better than last week. I wasn't expecting myself to crash. I was going hard until I couldn't go no more. The sprawls were killers. I remember being dead tired when doing the Fifer Scissors after a set of sprawls, barely being able to get my shoulders off the ground.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 240; Avg Heart Rate: 125: Max Heart Rate: 151.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I was actually looking forward to this one today. It was my best yoga workout in a long time. My balance was way above average (for me), I was relaxed, and it felt good overall. I'm very, very happy with the way things have been going.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 215; Avg Heart Rate: 109; Max Heart Rate: 127.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 - P90X3 - Total Synergistics
I played golf today, so I was a wee bit tired going into this. I did well, certainly much better than last week. Workout-wise, this has been a real good week.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 306; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 191.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 - P90X3 - CVX
I was tired and sluggish most of the day and wasn't looking forward to the workout. Once I got going my attitude really didn't change. I really didn't feel like pushing myself on a lot of the moves, so I didn't. I'm a bit disappointed, because all the other workouts this week went well, but at the same time I'm not going to beat myself up over it. Those days happen.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 320; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 149.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Not too good on this one. I did it very late on Sunday. I was thinking of skipping it, but I don't do that. I couldn't hold all the Dolphin Hops and Sphinx Planks. Other moves were so-so.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 90; Avg Heart Rate: 109; Max Heart Rate: 224.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 205.4 (-0.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 24.0$ (no change)
A small decrease, but I'm not looking at that as a total positive. I could have eaten better.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Mondays through Fridays workouts went very well, but I kind of gave it back over the weekend. I'm not happy about not sustaining it. Much of the sluggishness was dur to poor eating, and that's something I should be controlling.
My numbers today were 22 pushups and 5 pullups. No problems with the pushups. Got all the pullups in too, but had to come down a re-grip a few times. All in all, I felt pretty good. I even got in 10 sets (30 pushups and 10 pullupsa) during the Burnout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 219; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 196.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 - P90X3 - Agility X
This one went OK. I felt good, but am not coordinated or as agile as I'd like to be. Not sure I ever will be, but it's a way to keep working at it. I even tried to get in some of the plyo pushups at the end. I din't get too low on them, but I didn't give up, either. I've actually been pretty happy with the last several workouts.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 252; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 148.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 - P90X3 - The Warrior
Once again, better than last week. I wasn't expecting myself to crash. I was going hard until I couldn't go no more. The sprawls were killers. I remember being dead tired when doing the Fifer Scissors after a set of sprawls, barely being able to get my shoulders off the ground.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 240; Avg Heart Rate: 125: Max Heart Rate: 151.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I was actually looking forward to this one today. It was my best yoga workout in a long time. My balance was way above average (for me), I was relaxed, and it felt good overall. I'm very, very happy with the way things have been going.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 215; Avg Heart Rate: 109; Max Heart Rate: 127.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 - P90X3 - Total Synergistics
I played golf today, so I was a wee bit tired going into this. I did well, certainly much better than last week. Workout-wise, this has been a real good week.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 306; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 191.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 - P90X3 - CVX
I was tired and sluggish most of the day and wasn't looking forward to the workout. Once I got going my attitude really didn't change. I really didn't feel like pushing myself on a lot of the moves, so I didn't. I'm a bit disappointed, because all the other workouts this week went well, but at the same time I'm not going to beat myself up over it. Those days happen.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 320; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 149.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Not too good on this one. I did it very late on Sunday. I was thinking of skipping it, but I don't do that. I couldn't hold all the Dolphin Hops and Sphinx Planks. Other moves were so-so.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 90; Avg Heart Rate: 109; Max Heart Rate: 224.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 205.4 (-0.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 24.0$ (no change)
A small decrease, but I'm not looking at that as a total positive. I could have eaten better.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Mondays through Fridays workouts went very well, but I kind of gave it back over the weekend. I'm not happy about not sustaining it. Much of the sluggishness was dur to poor eating, and that's something I should be controlling.
Monday, September 7, 2015
P90X3 - ROUND 2 - WEEK 1 - WEEK OF 09/072015
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 - P90X3 - The Challenge
It's been a month since I finished Body Beast. I had a lot of things going on near the end of the summer, so I planned to take that time off and start P90X3 today. My weight is at the heaviest in years. I can feel it at times, so I really need to concentrate on my nutrition.
Today was The Challenge, which is 30 minutes of Chest and Back. Because I haven't done concentrated pushups or pullups in many. many months I decided to start light and targeted just 4 pullups and 20 pushups. I hit each of those numbers although it was a struggle on a few of the sets. I came off the pullup bar after 3 reps a few times, but got back up and finished the set. 4 sounds like a real low number, and it is, but I really struggle with them, even after doing them for a while. All in all, I was happy with the workout. I think I'm going to be sore at some point, probably on Wednesday.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 231; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 212.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 - P90X3 - Agility X
I enjoyed this one today. I tried going hard when I could, but still don't have the footwork down. I remember that happened the first time I went through this workout. The Plyo Pushups at the end weren't happening.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 303; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 147.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 - P90X3 - The Warrior
This one should be easier for me than it was. A rotation of Upper, Cardio, Middle, Lower moves. I pretty much sucked today. I'm not back in shape yet, and it humbled me.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 294; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 150.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I checked my workout logs and the last time I did a yoga routine was in November 2014. Needless to say I wasn't very flexible, but I did enjoy it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 198; Avg Heart Rate:107; Max Heart Rate: 124.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 - P90X3 - Total Synergistics
Once again, I was terrible. No strength or endurance at all. It's frustrating, but I'm doing this to get all that back.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 291; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 202.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 - P90X3 - CVX
I felt pretty good when I woke up this morning, so I got this one done early. I wasn't as sluggish as I'd been the last few days. I still struggled a few times, but overall my endurance was much better.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 303; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 152.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Got it done early again. I did quite well for the first time doing this in a year and a half. My range of motion wasn't great in some areas, but I got all the moves in. I'm happy with the last two days.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 113; Avg Heart Rate: 143; Max Heart Rate: 220.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 205.6 (-1.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 24.0% (-0.1%)
It's a start. I didn't eat perfect, but was at least conscious of things.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
My fitness isn't where it should be, but Saturday and Sunday gave me some hope.
It's been a month since I finished Body Beast. I had a lot of things going on near the end of the summer, so I planned to take that time off and start P90X3 today. My weight is at the heaviest in years. I can feel it at times, so I really need to concentrate on my nutrition.
Today was The Challenge, which is 30 minutes of Chest and Back. Because I haven't done concentrated pushups or pullups in many. many months I decided to start light and targeted just 4 pullups and 20 pushups. I hit each of those numbers although it was a struggle on a few of the sets. I came off the pullup bar after 3 reps a few times, but got back up and finished the set. 4 sounds like a real low number, and it is, but I really struggle with them, even after doing them for a while. All in all, I was happy with the workout. I think I'm going to be sore at some point, probably on Wednesday.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 231; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 212.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 - P90X3 - Agility X
I enjoyed this one today. I tried going hard when I could, but still don't have the footwork down. I remember that happened the first time I went through this workout. The Plyo Pushups at the end weren't happening.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 303; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 147.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 - P90X3 - The Warrior
This one should be easier for me than it was. A rotation of Upper, Cardio, Middle, Lower moves. I pretty much sucked today. I'm not back in shape yet, and it humbled me.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 294; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 150.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I checked my workout logs and the last time I did a yoga routine was in November 2014. Needless to say I wasn't very flexible, but I did enjoy it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 198; Avg Heart Rate:107; Max Heart Rate: 124.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 - P90X3 - Total Synergistics
Once again, I was terrible. No strength or endurance at all. It's frustrating, but I'm doing this to get all that back.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 291; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 202.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 - P90X3 - CVX
I felt pretty good when I woke up this morning, so I got this one done early. I wasn't as sluggish as I'd been the last few days. I still struggled a few times, but overall my endurance was much better.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 303; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 152.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Got it done early again. I did quite well for the first time doing this in a year and a half. My range of motion wasn't great in some areas, but I got all the moves in. I'm happy with the last two days.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 113; Avg Heart Rate: 143; Max Heart Rate: 220.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 205.6 (-1.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 24.0% (-0.1%)
It's a start. I didn't eat perfect, but was at least conscious of things.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
My fitness isn't where it should be, but Saturday and Sunday gave me some hope.
Monday, July 6, 2015
BODY BEAST - ROUND 1 - WEEK 9 - WEEK OF 7/06/2015
MONDAY - JULY 6, 2015 - BODY BEAST - Bulk Chest
Back to posting. As I mentioned on my last post in April, I'd given up on Insanity: Max 30 because I wasn't mentally into it. I'd purchased Body Beast last year because it was on sale for $40, and had no real desire to get into it quickly. After my experience with the constant cardio of Max 30, I realized I liked working with weights better, so I pulled out Body Beast. I'm starting week 9 today, and I can honestly say I love it. I actually feel I'm accomplishing something when I'm working out.
I've done all the Body Beast workouts and I think Bulk Chest is my favorite one. You're just laying on the workout bench and pushing weight. This is the fifth time I've done this workout, and each time I've tried to increase my weigh on at least one exercise. Today it was on the Incline Presses where I did 30s/35s/40s/35s. It's certainly not what Sagi is doing, but it's what I can handle right now. I used 35s on the following exercise, the Chest Press Rotation Force Set, and my arms were shaking, but I got them all in. I can tell with this program, I'll be able to slowly increase the weight down the road.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 321; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 215.
TUESDAY - JULY 7, 2015 - BODY BEAST - Bulk Legs
In P90X, my favorite workouts were often the leg workouts. In Body Beast, they're my least favorite for some reason. (Build Legs is even worse than this one) Maybe because they're usually longer than the other workouts, I don't know. One thing for certain, though, my legs do feel a lot stronger. I can really feel it in my thighs. During this workout I often found myself using heavier weights than those on the video on some exercises, so that makes me feel good. I still have problems balancing in the lunges because of my bad ankles, but I do what I can do. Also, I find myself fried by the time I get to the Weighted Side to Side Squats. It's an easy move, but I can barely do them, and often only get half the reps in.
Time: 41 minutes; Calories Burned: 458; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 150.
WEDNESDAY - JULY 8, 2015 - BODY BEAST - Bulk Arms
Another favorite of mine. The only move I really struggle with is the One Arm Hammer Curls. I usually use 15/20/25 lbs in the Progressive set. The first few times I did this move I couldn't get all the way through. Now I can get them all in, but just barely, so I guess that's progress. I would like to be able to use a bit heavier weight in the Standing Bicep Curls, but by the time I get to the 8 rep sets my arms are so fried the 30 lbs I use (same as Sagi) feel like 50 lbs.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 304; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 135,
THURSDAY - JULY 9, 2015 - BODY BEAST - Beast Cardio
I've done this workout every Thursday for the entire round. Not one of my favorites. It bores me, but I usually do what I can. Today I didn't. Just not in the mood, so I half-assed it. I'm not happy about it, but there are days like that.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 232; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 131.
UPDATE
I hadn't kept up with the daily posts, but I did finish the 90 days of Body Beast. Absolutely, positively one of my favorite programs. I feel like I accomplished a lot. I consistently tried to increase the weights at times, but not so much that I thought I might hurt myself. Once again, I didn't eat well throughout the program, but I did feel much stronger and definitely could feel the definition in my muscles. My thigh and tricep muscles were really noticeable.
Back to posting. As I mentioned on my last post in April, I'd given up on Insanity: Max 30 because I wasn't mentally into it. I'd purchased Body Beast last year because it was on sale for $40, and had no real desire to get into it quickly. After my experience with the constant cardio of Max 30, I realized I liked working with weights better, so I pulled out Body Beast. I'm starting week 9 today, and I can honestly say I love it. I actually feel I'm accomplishing something when I'm working out.
I've done all the Body Beast workouts and I think Bulk Chest is my favorite one. You're just laying on the workout bench and pushing weight. This is the fifth time I've done this workout, and each time I've tried to increase my weigh on at least one exercise. Today it was on the Incline Presses where I did 30s/35s/40s/35s. It's certainly not what Sagi is doing, but it's what I can handle right now. I used 35s on the following exercise, the Chest Press Rotation Force Set, and my arms were shaking, but I got them all in. I can tell with this program, I'll be able to slowly increase the weight down the road.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 321; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 215.
TUESDAY - JULY 7, 2015 - BODY BEAST - Bulk Legs
In P90X, my favorite workouts were often the leg workouts. In Body Beast, they're my least favorite for some reason. (Build Legs is even worse than this one) Maybe because they're usually longer than the other workouts, I don't know. One thing for certain, though, my legs do feel a lot stronger. I can really feel it in my thighs. During this workout I often found myself using heavier weights than those on the video on some exercises, so that makes me feel good. I still have problems balancing in the lunges because of my bad ankles, but I do what I can do. Also, I find myself fried by the time I get to the Weighted Side to Side Squats. It's an easy move, but I can barely do them, and often only get half the reps in.
Time: 41 minutes; Calories Burned: 458; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 150.
WEDNESDAY - JULY 8, 2015 - BODY BEAST - Bulk Arms
Another favorite of mine. The only move I really struggle with is the One Arm Hammer Curls. I usually use 15/20/25 lbs in the Progressive set. The first few times I did this move I couldn't get all the way through. Now I can get them all in, but just barely, so I guess that's progress. I would like to be able to use a bit heavier weight in the Standing Bicep Curls, but by the time I get to the 8 rep sets my arms are so fried the 30 lbs I use (same as Sagi) feel like 50 lbs.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 304; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 135,
THURSDAY - JULY 9, 2015 - BODY BEAST - Beast Cardio
I've done this workout every Thursday for the entire round. Not one of my favorites. It bores me, but I usually do what I can. Today I didn't. Just not in the mood, so I half-assed it. I'm not happy about it, but there are days like that.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 232; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 131.
UPDATE
I hadn't kept up with the daily posts, but I did finish the 90 days of Body Beast. Absolutely, positively one of my favorite programs. I feel like I accomplished a lot. I consistently tried to increase the weights at times, but not so much that I thought I might hurt myself. Once again, I didn't eat well throughout the program, but I did feel much stronger and definitely could feel the definition in my muscles. My thigh and tricep muscles were really noticeable.
Monday, April 13, 2015
INSANITY MAX 30 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 3 - WEEK OF 4/13/2015
MONDAY - APRIL 13, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Cardio Challenge
I was seriously considering not continuing the program, or at least taking a week off to get myself together. However, I decided to jump back into it, do the best I could, and watch my eating. The workout went better than before. I was able to do it in my bare feet again, which works best for me. I did modify some of the "jacks" moves, just stepping in and out instead of jumping. I'm still afraid of tweaking a calve muscle. The only move that gave me a lot of trouble were the Suicide Burpees. By the time those came around, I was fried. I did get 6 or 7 in each time though.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 390; Avg Heart Rate: 139; Max Heart Rate: 158; Maxed out at: 21:02.
TUESDAY - APRIL 14, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Tabata Power
I'm starting to feel effects of my annual early-spring cold. Absolutely no energy or strength. I was moving real slow. I maxed out real early on the push ups today. Couldn't get down real low, and actually did a few sets on my knees. All I can say is that I got through it. Low calorie burn. Low heart rate. I was going to say it was a poor effort, and that's somewhat true, but overall I didn't have a lot to give.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 275; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 188; Maxed out at: 9:51.
UPDATE: I was sick on Wednesday, April 15th, and decided it was better to take the day off, which is something I rarely do. I then decided to totally stop the program. My mindset was horrible. I miss my cat terribly, which was affecting things a bit. Normally I can exercise my way through things like that to make myself feel a bit better, but that wasn't happening here. The last thing I wanted to do everyday was to make myself more miserable by pushing myself through this repetitive, boring bullshit. As I said before, this is nothing more than Focus T25 with an extra 5 minutes added on, and Focus T25 was nothing more than a lame version of the original Insanity. This may be a great program for someone else, but not for me. I just don't see it doing anything other than burning some calories. I don't see this program making me stronger in any way, and I could definitely see me injuring my calf muscles again with all the "jacks".
I took a few weeks off to get my mind right, then started Body Beast in mid-May. As of my entering this on June 23rd, I'm in my 7th week of it, and loving it. I may start posting again soon.
I was seriously considering not continuing the program, or at least taking a week off to get myself together. However, I decided to jump back into it, do the best I could, and watch my eating. The workout went better than before. I was able to do it in my bare feet again, which works best for me. I did modify some of the "jacks" moves, just stepping in and out instead of jumping. I'm still afraid of tweaking a calve muscle. The only move that gave me a lot of trouble were the Suicide Burpees. By the time those came around, I was fried. I did get 6 or 7 in each time though.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 390; Avg Heart Rate: 139; Max Heart Rate: 158; Maxed out at: 21:02.
TUESDAY - APRIL 14, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Tabata Power
I'm starting to feel effects of my annual early-spring cold. Absolutely no energy or strength. I was moving real slow. I maxed out real early on the push ups today. Couldn't get down real low, and actually did a few sets on my knees. All I can say is that I got through it. Low calorie burn. Low heart rate. I was going to say it was a poor effort, and that's somewhat true, but overall I didn't have a lot to give.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 275; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 188; Maxed out at: 9:51.
UPDATE: I was sick on Wednesday, April 15th, and decided it was better to take the day off, which is something I rarely do. I then decided to totally stop the program. My mindset was horrible. I miss my cat terribly, which was affecting things a bit. Normally I can exercise my way through things like that to make myself feel a bit better, but that wasn't happening here. The last thing I wanted to do everyday was to make myself more miserable by pushing myself through this repetitive, boring bullshit. As I said before, this is nothing more than Focus T25 with an extra 5 minutes added on, and Focus T25 was nothing more than a lame version of the original Insanity. This may be a great program for someone else, but not for me. I just don't see it doing anything other than burning some calories. I don't see this program making me stronger in any way, and I could definitely see me injuring my calf muscles again with all the "jacks".
I took a few weeks off to get my mind right, then started Body Beast in mid-May. As of my entering this on June 23rd, I'm in my 7th week of it, and loving it. I may start posting again soon.
Monday, April 6, 2015
INSANITY MAX 30 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 2 - WEEK OF 4/6/2015
MONDAY - APRIL 6, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Cardio Challenge
My calves are feeling much better, but now my right knee is a bit sore. I tweaked it a bit on Saturday's workout, but it's not too bad. I started the workout in bare feet, like I normally work out, but I could feel my calves starting to tweak again, so I put on sneakers to absorb some of the shock and let me land a but more even. That seemed to work much better. I still don't like the program in general, but I worked through it. Again, a lot of sweat.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 412; Avg Heart Rate: 144; Max Heart Rate: 163; Maxed out at: 17:59.
TUESDAY - APRIL 7, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Tabata Power
Not much to say. I officially "maxed out" late, but I did have problems with a some of the push up moves earlier on.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 314; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 155; Maxed out at: 27:53.
WEDNESDAY - APRIL 8, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Sweat Intervals
One thing I need to do is change my attitude about this program. I'm 10 days into it and am bored out of my mind. I don't like the moves. The cast is uninspiring, I'm midway through each workout and wondering why I'm doing this. I'm certainly working up a sweat, but don't feel I'm working on making any specific body part stronger. On the contrary, all I feel like is that I'm hurting my calves, ankles, and knees. The only reason I'm continuing on is because I'm too stubborn to quit.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 376; Avg Heart Rate: 137; Max Heart Rate: 157; Maxed out at: 18:10.
THURDSAY - APRIL 9, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Tabata Strength
Well at least it wasn't the same old cardio routines (with different names) I'm doing three days a week. I maxed out one second short of last week's time, and it was during a move where you're holding a low Diamond Push up. My arms were fried at that point and consequently I wasn't good on the push up moves after that. My calves are feeling better. I did a few of the jumping around moves, but modified on most of them. I still don't want to tempt fate.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 330; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 153; Maxed out at: 11:40.
FRIDAY - APRIL 10, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Friday Fight: Round 1
This one can be tough, especially the second half, where there seems to be more burpees and plank moves. I wore down really quickly during the last 15 minutes.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 361; Avg Heart Rate: 134; max Heart Rate: 153; Maxed out at: 12:27.
SATURDAY - APRIL 11, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Pulse
Not much to say. 20 minutes of stretching and plank moves.
Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 158; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 122.
SUNDAY - APRIL 12, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Ab Attack 10
I have a lot of Ab routines with all the programs I have. With the exception of the original P90X's Ab Ripper X, this may be the toughest. I'll bet I only got in 60%-70% of the moves.
Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 83; Avg Heart Rate: 111; Max Heart Rate: 127; Maxed out at: 1:30
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 203.4 (+2.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.4% (+0.5%)
Both are big gains, but I ate like garbage this week. Everything from Easter candy, to a Burger King Whopper meal, to diet Root Beer, etc. Stress Eating again.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm doing this program because I think I should be doing this program, not because I want to. I'm going through the motions. I have no goals. As I said, I'm stress eating again, and one of the main stressers is knowing I have to come home and do this every night. During the five weeks I was off, I actually lost a little bit of weight, and I was much happier. I need to figure this out in a hurry.
My calves are feeling much better, but now my right knee is a bit sore. I tweaked it a bit on Saturday's workout, but it's not too bad. I started the workout in bare feet, like I normally work out, but I could feel my calves starting to tweak again, so I put on sneakers to absorb some of the shock and let me land a but more even. That seemed to work much better. I still don't like the program in general, but I worked through it. Again, a lot of sweat.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 412; Avg Heart Rate: 144; Max Heart Rate: 163; Maxed out at: 17:59.
TUESDAY - APRIL 7, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Tabata Power
Not much to say. I officially "maxed out" late, but I did have problems with a some of the push up moves earlier on.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 314; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 155; Maxed out at: 27:53.
WEDNESDAY - APRIL 8, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Sweat Intervals
One thing I need to do is change my attitude about this program. I'm 10 days into it and am bored out of my mind. I don't like the moves. The cast is uninspiring, I'm midway through each workout and wondering why I'm doing this. I'm certainly working up a sweat, but don't feel I'm working on making any specific body part stronger. On the contrary, all I feel like is that I'm hurting my calves, ankles, and knees. The only reason I'm continuing on is because I'm too stubborn to quit.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 376; Avg Heart Rate: 137; Max Heart Rate: 157; Maxed out at: 18:10.
THURDSAY - APRIL 9, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Tabata Strength
Well at least it wasn't the same old cardio routines (with different names) I'm doing three days a week. I maxed out one second short of last week's time, and it was during a move where you're holding a low Diamond Push up. My arms were fried at that point and consequently I wasn't good on the push up moves after that. My calves are feeling better. I did a few of the jumping around moves, but modified on most of them. I still don't want to tempt fate.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 330; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 153; Maxed out at: 11:40.
FRIDAY - APRIL 10, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Friday Fight: Round 1
This one can be tough, especially the second half, where there seems to be more burpees and plank moves. I wore down really quickly during the last 15 minutes.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 361; Avg Heart Rate: 134; max Heart Rate: 153; Maxed out at: 12:27.
SATURDAY - APRIL 11, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Pulse
Not much to say. 20 minutes of stretching and plank moves.
Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 158; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 122.
SUNDAY - APRIL 12, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Ab Attack 10
I have a lot of Ab routines with all the programs I have. With the exception of the original P90X's Ab Ripper X, this may be the toughest. I'll bet I only got in 60%-70% of the moves.
Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 83; Avg Heart Rate: 111; Max Heart Rate: 127; Maxed out at: 1:30
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 203.4 (+2.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.4% (+0.5%)
Both are big gains, but I ate like garbage this week. Everything from Easter candy, to a Burger King Whopper meal, to diet Root Beer, etc. Stress Eating again.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm doing this program because I think I should be doing this program, not because I want to. I'm going through the motions. I have no goals. As I said, I'm stress eating again, and one of the main stressers is knowing I have to come home and do this every night. During the five weeks I was off, I actually lost a little bit of weight, and I was much happier. I need to figure this out in a hurry.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
INSANITY MAX 30 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 1 - WEEK OF 3/30/2015
MONDAY - MARCH 30, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Cardio Challenge
The plan was to take two weeks off after finishing P90, then start Insanity Max 30. However, life can change things in a hurry. Just after finishing P90 one of my cats got sick, was in the hospital for 10 days, then passed away 3 days later. Him and his brother are my best friends. It was a stunning blow and I still haven't recovered. It was just the 3 of us here and the house was very quiet for a long time. Exercising was the furthest thing from my mind. I've since adopted a kitten to keep the other one company. Life will go on but will never be the same without my friend.
It's been 5 weeks since finishing P90. The time off did me good. I actually lost a bit of weight and I did so without the stress of knowing I'd have to come home each day and have to work out. I've come to realize working out doesn't make me happy. Thinking about it during the day actually makes me miserable, and getting up in the morning to do it will make more even more miserable, so that's not an option. I've learned I'm not a bad person or a lazy slug if I don't work out, despite what the community will lead you to believe.
With that said, today I decided to try and get back to normality by getting back into my routine, just to see how it felt. I popped in the first Insanity Max 30 disc with the understanding it might only be a one day thing. To be quite honest, I'm not a fan of Shaun T's workouts. I like Shaun T, but it's too much of the same type of moves over and over again, mostly burning out my lower calf muscles. Today was exactly that, and I didn't like it, although I did much better than I thought, especially after a 5 week layoff. We'll see what happens tomorrow.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 439; Avg Heart Rate: 147; Max Heart Rate: 163; Maxed Out at: 12:27.
TUESDAY - MARCH 31, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Tabata Power
My calf muscles are burning, but I want to keep going. This one went better than yesterday. I was a bit uncoordinated on some of the moves, and didn't move as fast as those on the video, but I kept moving. The only real tough moves were the Push Ups. My form wasn't great on them, and I wasn't going real low, but I did my best. I liked this one better than yesterday's workout because there was more variety.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 364; Avg Heart Rate: 135; Max Heart Rate: 163; Maxed Out at: 22:47.
WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Cardio Intervals
One thing I decided not to do with this blog was to censor myself. I wanted to write what I was feeling in that moment. So here goes .... My calve muscles and quad muscles are sore as hell from Monday's workout. I'm not happy about it, but at least I'm sore. However, when I started this program I pretty much knew that's where I'd be sore. That's what happened with Insanity, and that's what happened with Focus T25. In Focus T25 I actually tweaked a calve muscle that slowed me down for weeks. Well, we're back at it again. So far Insanity Max 30 seems to be nothing more than Focus 25 with 5 more minutes added at the end. A lot of jumping around with a few weird pushup moves added in, a set or two of burpees, and maybe a few core moves. I didn't see a big difference between today's workout and Monday's workout. The moves were a bit different, but not much. Today I had to modify because I couldn't jump around. I still burned a bunch of calories and I still sweat a lot, but I don't really want to do 60 days of the same thing over and over again, and I'm not looking forward to tweaking the calve again, which is probably going to be inevitable with all the repetitive jumping. I'm finding I'm going to "Max Out" not so much because I can't move anymore, but more so because I'm bored and don't want to move anymore. Maybe I'll feel better tomorrow.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 379; Avg Heart Rate: 137; Max Heart Rate: 160; Maxed Out at: 17:00.
THURSDAY - APRIL 2, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Pulse
My calve muscles are still extremely sore and tight, so I did this "stretch" routine instead of Tabata Strength. It was an OK routine. All non-impact, but not enough stretching, which is what I really needed today..
Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 155; Avg Heart Rate: 107; Max Heart Rate: 127.
FRIDAY - APRIL 3, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Tabata Strength
We had a half day at work today, so I wasn't as tired when I started this thing, and I was in a bit better mood. This workout isn't on the Max 30 schedule until Week 3, but I didn't want to do Tabata Power again, so I did it today. It wasn't as bad as I was anticipating. My calve muscles are still sore, but getting better. I still had to modify some of the jumping around moves because I didn't want to pull anything. Also, I didn't go all the way down of the pushups. I just didn't have the strength. Other than that I was OK, but not close to perfect.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 381; Avg Heart Rate: 137; Max Heart Rate: 223; Maxed Out at: 11:41.
SATURDAY - APRIL 4, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Friday Fight: Round 1
This reminded me a bit of Pure Cardio from the original Insanity. One minute cardio moves with no breaks. Actually, there were a couple breaks, but you were doing 10 minutes straight before you got one. I had to take two small breaks myself. One just after the warm up for a phone call, and one after the first set, for a bathroom break. There were short, but my heart rate had come down a bit. Once again I had to modify the bouncing around because of my calves. Maybe by Monday I'll be able to go harder again.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 355; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 154; Maxed Out at: 11:47.
SUNDAY - APRIL 5, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Ab Attack:10
I didn't last too long in this one, but it'll get better once I get used to the moves.
Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 104; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 147; Maxed Out at: 3:30.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 200.8 (-0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.9% (-0.1%)
I'm still stress eating.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'll admit I wasn't in a good mood most of the week for a number of reasons. Add in the fact I was sore and not a big Insanity fan to begin with, and it didn't make for a real happy beginning. The workouts were tough, but hard to judge because I had to modify a lot. I'm going to burn a lot of calories, but have to change my mindset to enjoy the process.
The plan was to take two weeks off after finishing P90, then start Insanity Max 30. However, life can change things in a hurry. Just after finishing P90 one of my cats got sick, was in the hospital for 10 days, then passed away 3 days later. Him and his brother are my best friends. It was a stunning blow and I still haven't recovered. It was just the 3 of us here and the house was very quiet for a long time. Exercising was the furthest thing from my mind. I've since adopted a kitten to keep the other one company. Life will go on but will never be the same without my friend.
It's been 5 weeks since finishing P90. The time off did me good. I actually lost a bit of weight and I did so without the stress of knowing I'd have to come home each day and have to work out. I've come to realize working out doesn't make me happy. Thinking about it during the day actually makes me miserable, and getting up in the morning to do it will make more even more miserable, so that's not an option. I've learned I'm not a bad person or a lazy slug if I don't work out, despite what the community will lead you to believe.
With that said, today I decided to try and get back to normality by getting back into my routine, just to see how it felt. I popped in the first Insanity Max 30 disc with the understanding it might only be a one day thing. To be quite honest, I'm not a fan of Shaun T's workouts. I like Shaun T, but it's too much of the same type of moves over and over again, mostly burning out my lower calf muscles. Today was exactly that, and I didn't like it, although I did much better than I thought, especially after a 5 week layoff. We'll see what happens tomorrow.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 439; Avg Heart Rate: 147; Max Heart Rate: 163; Maxed Out at: 12:27.
TUESDAY - MARCH 31, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Tabata Power
My calf muscles are burning, but I want to keep going. This one went better than yesterday. I was a bit uncoordinated on some of the moves, and didn't move as fast as those on the video, but I kept moving. The only real tough moves were the Push Ups. My form wasn't great on them, and I wasn't going real low, but I did my best. I liked this one better than yesterday's workout because there was more variety.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 364; Avg Heart Rate: 135; Max Heart Rate: 163; Maxed Out at: 22:47.
WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Cardio Intervals
One thing I decided not to do with this blog was to censor myself. I wanted to write what I was feeling in that moment. So here goes .... My calve muscles and quad muscles are sore as hell from Monday's workout. I'm not happy about it, but at least I'm sore. However, when I started this program I pretty much knew that's where I'd be sore. That's what happened with Insanity, and that's what happened with Focus T25. In Focus T25 I actually tweaked a calve muscle that slowed me down for weeks. Well, we're back at it again. So far Insanity Max 30 seems to be nothing more than Focus 25 with 5 more minutes added at the end. A lot of jumping around with a few weird pushup moves added in, a set or two of burpees, and maybe a few core moves. I didn't see a big difference between today's workout and Monday's workout. The moves were a bit different, but not much. Today I had to modify because I couldn't jump around. I still burned a bunch of calories and I still sweat a lot, but I don't really want to do 60 days of the same thing over and over again, and I'm not looking forward to tweaking the calve again, which is probably going to be inevitable with all the repetitive jumping. I'm finding I'm going to "Max Out" not so much because I can't move anymore, but more so because I'm bored and don't want to move anymore. Maybe I'll feel better tomorrow.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 379; Avg Heart Rate: 137; Max Heart Rate: 160; Maxed Out at: 17:00.
THURSDAY - APRIL 2, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Pulse
My calve muscles are still extremely sore and tight, so I did this "stretch" routine instead of Tabata Strength. It was an OK routine. All non-impact, but not enough stretching, which is what I really needed today..
Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 155; Avg Heart Rate: 107; Max Heart Rate: 127.
FRIDAY - APRIL 3, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Tabata Strength
We had a half day at work today, so I wasn't as tired when I started this thing, and I was in a bit better mood. This workout isn't on the Max 30 schedule until Week 3, but I didn't want to do Tabata Power again, so I did it today. It wasn't as bad as I was anticipating. My calve muscles are still sore, but getting better. I still had to modify some of the jumping around moves because I didn't want to pull anything. Also, I didn't go all the way down of the pushups. I just didn't have the strength. Other than that I was OK, but not close to perfect.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 381; Avg Heart Rate: 137; Max Heart Rate: 223; Maxed Out at: 11:41.
SATURDAY - APRIL 4, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Friday Fight: Round 1
This reminded me a bit of Pure Cardio from the original Insanity. One minute cardio moves with no breaks. Actually, there were a couple breaks, but you were doing 10 minutes straight before you got one. I had to take two small breaks myself. One just after the warm up for a phone call, and one after the first set, for a bathroom break. There were short, but my heart rate had come down a bit. Once again I had to modify the bouncing around because of my calves. Maybe by Monday I'll be able to go harder again.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 355; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 154; Maxed Out at: 11:47.
SUNDAY - APRIL 5, 2015 - INSANITY MAX 30 - Ab Attack:10
I didn't last too long in this one, but it'll get better once I get used to the moves.
Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 104; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 147; Maxed Out at: 3:30.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 200.8 (-0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.9% (-0.1%)
I'm still stress eating.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'll admit I wasn't in a good mood most of the week for a number of reasons. Add in the fact I was sore and not a big Insanity fan to begin with, and it didn't make for a real happy beginning. The workouts were tough, but hard to judge because I had to modify a lot. I'm going to burn a lot of calories, but have to change my mindset to enjoy the process.
Monday, February 16, 2015
P90 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 13 - WEEK OF 2/16/2015
MONDAY - FEBRUARY 16, 2015 - P90 Sweat A
The last week of the Round. It's a recap of the Sweat and Sculpts from the A. B, and C series. Today's was probably the easiest. The only thing i was concerned with were the Sprawls. I remember how much they tired me out the first few times I did this workout. Today they were no problem. Just a frame of reference. The first time I did this workout, my average heart rate was 133. Today it was 113. Big difference!
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 236; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 144.
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 17, 2015 - P90 Sculpt A
This isn't the toughest workout I've ever done, simply because it's shorter than most (only 14 moves), but it's not a throwaway either. There are several exercises in here that can test you if you decide you want to push yourself by using more weight. The max weight I used today was 25 lbs and I used that on all the weight moves but the tricep kickbacks. I probably could have used more weight on the bicep moves, but I didn't want to fry myself for the other weighted exercises. As it was, 25 lbs might not seem like a lot, but when you're doing 16 reps, especially on something like the Deep Swimmer's Presses, it can sneak up on you. I also used the Black band on the Tricep Kickdowns near the end. Almost impossible to do it with good form.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 308; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 155.
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 18, 2015 - P90 Sweat B
Now that I've done Sweat C a number of times this one seemed a bit easier than when I was doing it in month 2. The two moves that were killing me back then were the Sprawls and the Mountain/Cross Climbers done back to back. They were still tough, but do-able.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 376; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 153.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 19, 2014 - P90 Sculpt B
This is the one I was least looking forward to this week. I hadn't remembered all the moves, but I'd always thought it was tougher than Sculpt C because there were no band moves. Everything was with dumbbells. I used 25 lb weights on most of the moves, 20's on a few of them (Scarecrow Presses, Side Back Lunges, and Balance Curls) and 15s on the Launcher Kickbacks and Batman Flys, I worked up a good sweat and it tired me out.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 369; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 156.
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 20, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
Last Sweat workout of the Round. I'll admit I was counting down the Sprawls until I was done with them. This is a fairly tough workout in areas and I worked up a good sweat as always.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 438; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 157.
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 21, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
This was the last workout of the Round and one of my favorites. I ate a little heavy last night so I was feeling a bit sluggish going in, but I pushed, and actually did a few more reps than usual on some of the moves. I used the Black band again and it's tough. My balance was bad once again, which is frustrating, but that's how I'm built so I just do the best I can with what I have. I think I finished on a good note.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 505; Avg heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 155.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 22, 2015 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 202.6 (+1.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.4% (+0.1%)
I ate bad this week. This isn't a surprise, but I'm disappointed with myself.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I didn't eat real well during the week. Stress eating again. One thing I'm finding out is that I'm actually getting stressed about having to do the workouts each day. I just want to come home and relax some days, but knowing I have to come home and do a workout pisses me off sometimes, which depresses me, and causes me to stress eat more. It's a vicious cycle. The workouts went well this week. It was great to do the different A, B, C phases in one week, as I was able to see my progression. While the A workouts seemed tough in the first month, they seemed much easier this month.
THOUGHTS ON THE ROUND AND THE PROGRAM
The Bad: Overall, I gained 2.2 lbs and 0.5% Body Fat. This was my fault and not the program's.
The Good: Going into this thing, I thought it was going to be a breeze. I've been through P90X numerous times. I've done X2 twice and X3 once. I've done Insanity, both Asylums, Focus T25, Les Mills Pump and Combat. How hard could a "Starter Program" be? Let me say I was humbled from the beginning. This is not a piece of cake. It worked me. It made me sweat. It made me sore. It's a real workout program on a level with any of the other ones I've done. I also want to mention I had purchased the exta "Speed Series" disc which included four Bonus workouts. It was a bit pricey, but I'm glad I did it. It added a bit of variety into things. Overall, I was very impressed and I'm sure I'll be doing it again at some point.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Two weeks of rest. I need it mentally, and then Insanity: Max 30.
The last week of the Round. It's a recap of the Sweat and Sculpts from the A. B, and C series. Today's was probably the easiest. The only thing i was concerned with were the Sprawls. I remember how much they tired me out the first few times I did this workout. Today they were no problem. Just a frame of reference. The first time I did this workout, my average heart rate was 133. Today it was 113. Big difference!
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 236; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 144.
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 17, 2015 - P90 Sculpt A
This isn't the toughest workout I've ever done, simply because it's shorter than most (only 14 moves), but it's not a throwaway either. There are several exercises in here that can test you if you decide you want to push yourself by using more weight. The max weight I used today was 25 lbs and I used that on all the weight moves but the tricep kickbacks. I probably could have used more weight on the bicep moves, but I didn't want to fry myself for the other weighted exercises. As it was, 25 lbs might not seem like a lot, but when you're doing 16 reps, especially on something like the Deep Swimmer's Presses, it can sneak up on you. I also used the Black band on the Tricep Kickdowns near the end. Almost impossible to do it with good form.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 308; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 155.
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 18, 2015 - P90 Sweat B
Now that I've done Sweat C a number of times this one seemed a bit easier than when I was doing it in month 2. The two moves that were killing me back then were the Sprawls and the Mountain/Cross Climbers done back to back. They were still tough, but do-able.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 376; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 153.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 19, 2014 - P90 Sculpt B
This is the one I was least looking forward to this week. I hadn't remembered all the moves, but I'd always thought it was tougher than Sculpt C because there were no band moves. Everything was with dumbbells. I used 25 lb weights on most of the moves, 20's on a few of them (Scarecrow Presses, Side Back Lunges, and Balance Curls) and 15s on the Launcher Kickbacks and Batman Flys, I worked up a good sweat and it tired me out.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 369; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 156.
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 20, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
Last Sweat workout of the Round. I'll admit I was counting down the Sprawls until I was done with them. This is a fairly tough workout in areas and I worked up a good sweat as always.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 438; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 157.
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 21, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
This was the last workout of the Round and one of my favorites. I ate a little heavy last night so I was feeling a bit sluggish going in, but I pushed, and actually did a few more reps than usual on some of the moves. I used the Black band again and it's tough. My balance was bad once again, which is frustrating, but that's how I'm built so I just do the best I can with what I have. I think I finished on a good note.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 505; Avg heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 155.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 22, 2015 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 202.6 (+1.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.4% (+0.1%)
I ate bad this week. This isn't a surprise, but I'm disappointed with myself.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I didn't eat real well during the week. Stress eating again. One thing I'm finding out is that I'm actually getting stressed about having to do the workouts each day. I just want to come home and relax some days, but knowing I have to come home and do a workout pisses me off sometimes, which depresses me, and causes me to stress eat more. It's a vicious cycle. The workouts went well this week. It was great to do the different A, B, C phases in one week, as I was able to see my progression. While the A workouts seemed tough in the first month, they seemed much easier this month.
THOUGHTS ON THE ROUND AND THE PROGRAM
The Bad: Overall, I gained 2.2 lbs and 0.5% Body Fat. This was my fault and not the program's.
The Good: Going into this thing, I thought it was going to be a breeze. I've been through P90X numerous times. I've done X2 twice and X3 once. I've done Insanity, both Asylums, Focus T25, Les Mills Pump and Combat. How hard could a "Starter Program" be? Let me say I was humbled from the beginning. This is not a piece of cake. It worked me. It made me sweat. It made me sore. It's a real workout program on a level with any of the other ones I've done. I also want to mention I had purchased the exta "Speed Series" disc which included four Bonus workouts. It was a bit pricey, but I'm glad I did it. It added a bit of variety into things. Overall, I was very impressed and I'm sure I'll be doing it again at some point.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Two weeks of rest. I need it mentally, and then Insanity: Max 30.
Monday, February 9, 2015
P90 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 12 - WEEK OF 2/9/2015
MONDAY - FEBRUARY 9, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
I'm starting to get burned out. The same thing happened around this time in my last round, which was P90X2. I was feeling sluggish when I got home from work, took a nap, and just didn't feel like getting it done. However, as always, I forced myself to do it. The workout actually went pretty well. My body is still sore all over and I'm pretty sure doing those sets of 50 lb bicep curls twice a week is contributing towards that.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 485; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 215.
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 10, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
I wasn't dreading doing this one today, but once I got into it, I just didn't feel like doing it. I got through it, but it wasn't my best effort. There are a lot of moves in this workout that I don't like and that didn't help with my enthusiasm. I also had some birthday cake for a co-worker today. Not a horrible thing, but I felt it.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 437; Avg Heart rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 157.
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 11, 2015 - P90 Speed Sculpt
Knowing this was a shorter workout I went at it hard. A good workout and I worked up a good sweat. As with the last time I did this workout the tricep kickbacks felt really easy with the 15 lb weights I was using. In hindsight, maybe I should have bumped them up to 20's as a challenge, but I guess I didn't want to tire myself out. On the Pushup Sequenses I did 40 in 40 seconds and 50 in 50 seconds, but I wasn't going real deep.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 278; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 190.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 12, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
It's hard to tell, but I think I did better on this today than I did on Tuesday. My attitude was certainly better. I still wasn't excited about doing it, but I tried to keep pushing.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 444; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 158.
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 13, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
Not much to say. I was good on the "strength" exercises, horrible on the "balance" exercises. I'm really liking the Black resistance bands. There's a lot less range of motion with them for now, but I can really feel the soreness later.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 495; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 152.
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 14, 2015 - P90 Horton's Greatest Hits
This one humbled me the first two times I did it and it did so again today. The way he sequences the moves kills me. I couldn't go down low in the pushups because I have no strength in them after yesterday's workout. One thing I tried on the three pushup moves and the one burpee move was to give myself a target as to how many I wanted to do, then stop, instead of thinking about going a full minute. In all instances I hit my number (usually 16) then did about 8 more. I also had to modify the Hopscotch move again, simply because I can't bounce off my feet and ankles like that. Tough, tough workout.
Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 411; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 155.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 15, 2015 - P90 Speed Abs
Even though this is a super short workout, I struggled a bit. On the last Move (Half Crackers), I couldn't do the half pushups. My arms and shoulders are fried.
Time: 7 minutes; Calories Burned: 59; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 129.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 201.0 (-1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.3% (no change)
I'll take the decrease, I didn't eat great this week, so I'm not kidding myself. That's reflected in the Body Fat.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm happy with the weight decrease. The workouts went well, but my body is sore and I'm burned out. The last two days I was struggling to do simple pushups. I'm looking forward to finishing up this round next week, then taking a small break..
I'm starting to get burned out. The same thing happened around this time in my last round, which was P90X2. I was feeling sluggish when I got home from work, took a nap, and just didn't feel like getting it done. However, as always, I forced myself to do it. The workout actually went pretty well. My body is still sore all over and I'm pretty sure doing those sets of 50 lb bicep curls twice a week is contributing towards that.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 485; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 215.
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 10, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
I wasn't dreading doing this one today, but once I got into it, I just didn't feel like doing it. I got through it, but it wasn't my best effort. There are a lot of moves in this workout that I don't like and that didn't help with my enthusiasm. I also had some birthday cake for a co-worker today. Not a horrible thing, but I felt it.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 437; Avg Heart rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 157.
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 11, 2015 - P90 Speed Sculpt
Knowing this was a shorter workout I went at it hard. A good workout and I worked up a good sweat. As with the last time I did this workout the tricep kickbacks felt really easy with the 15 lb weights I was using. In hindsight, maybe I should have bumped them up to 20's as a challenge, but I guess I didn't want to tire myself out. On the Pushup Sequenses I did 40 in 40 seconds and 50 in 50 seconds, but I wasn't going real deep.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 278; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 190.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 12, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
It's hard to tell, but I think I did better on this today than I did on Tuesday. My attitude was certainly better. I still wasn't excited about doing it, but I tried to keep pushing.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 444; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 158.
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 13, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
Not much to say. I was good on the "strength" exercises, horrible on the "balance" exercises. I'm really liking the Black resistance bands. There's a lot less range of motion with them for now, but I can really feel the soreness later.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 495; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 152.
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 14, 2015 - P90 Horton's Greatest Hits
This one humbled me the first two times I did it and it did so again today. The way he sequences the moves kills me. I couldn't go down low in the pushups because I have no strength in them after yesterday's workout. One thing I tried on the three pushup moves and the one burpee move was to give myself a target as to how many I wanted to do, then stop, instead of thinking about going a full minute. In all instances I hit my number (usually 16) then did about 8 more. I also had to modify the Hopscotch move again, simply because I can't bounce off my feet and ankles like that. Tough, tough workout.
Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 411; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 155.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 15, 2015 - P90 Speed Abs
Even though this is a super short workout, I struggled a bit. On the last Move (Half Crackers), I couldn't do the half pushups. My arms and shoulders are fried.
Time: 7 minutes; Calories Burned: 59; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 129.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 201.0 (-1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.3% (no change)
I'll take the decrease, I didn't eat great this week, so I'm not kidding myself. That's reflected in the Body Fat.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm happy with the weight decrease. The workouts went well, but my body is sore and I'm burned out. The last two days I was struggling to do simple pushups. I'm looking forward to finishing up this round next week, then taking a small break..
Monday, February 2, 2015
P90 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 11 - WEEK OF 2/2/2015
MONDAY - FEBRUARY 2, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
We had a lot of snow overnight so I had to shovel a bit this morning to get my car out. When I got home I had to finish the entire driveway, which took 35 minutes. I contemplated on counting that as my workout today because I wasn't feeling weel when I left work, but I've never done that before, so I toughed it out and got in Sweat C. The workout was one of my best. I even got in all the Scrambles at the end.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 480; Avg Heart Rate: 134; Max Heart Rate: 161.
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 3, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
I just purchased the Extreme Set of resistance bands from Beachbody and used their toughest band (the Black one) for the workout today. I had been using the Green band which is a few steps down. I'm not sure how effective the Black ones were, as I was not able to get much range of motion on them. I guess the point is to get stronger so you can get more range of motion, but not today. The rest of the workout went well, and I'm getting faster on the pushup moves.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 457; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 148.
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 4, 2015 - P90 Speed Sweat
A quick, easy workout, which is all I was in the mood for today anyways. However, I did work up a bit of a sweat.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 204; Avg Heart Rate: 110; Max Heart Rate: 130.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 5, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
Sometimes it's hard to gauge how you did on a workout, especially one you're repeating from week to week. For me, I'm usually doing my best. Unless I'm upping my weights or getting in more reps, it's hard to say if it's a good or bad one. Sometimes I just feel like crap and it's just not there. Today was one of those days where the numbers didn't show an increase, but some of the moves seemed easier, so I guess that's progress, and ultimately, that's what this journey is all about. If only I could translate that to my nutrition ...
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 449; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 148.
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
While this one does wear me out, I got through it OK today. I even got all the Scrambles in on both sides, which I think is a first. That may be because I'm more used to the move and don't have to think about which way I'm scrambling, but nonetheless, I got them in.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 425; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 156.
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 7, 2015 - P90 Saturday Special
Last time doing this one this round. I felt a bit sluggish throughout the workout so it wasn't my best effort.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 276; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 146.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 8, 2015 - P90 Ab Ripper C
I did good. Again, I really like this workout. I can't express how efficient it is.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories burned: 92; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 128.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 202.2 (+0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.3% (+0.4%)
I didn't eat great this week, so I'm not surprised with the increase, especially the body fat %.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts went well. I'm starting to slip back into bad eating habits again. I'm bummed because I'd been eating well for a month or so and didn't see great results. Instead of sticking with it I'm feeling sorry for myself and justifying eating crap again. I really need to get control again.
We had a lot of snow overnight so I had to shovel a bit this morning to get my car out. When I got home I had to finish the entire driveway, which took 35 minutes. I contemplated on counting that as my workout today because I wasn't feeling weel when I left work, but I've never done that before, so I toughed it out and got in Sweat C. The workout was one of my best. I even got in all the Scrambles at the end.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 480; Avg Heart Rate: 134; Max Heart Rate: 161.
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 3, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
I just purchased the Extreme Set of resistance bands from Beachbody and used their toughest band (the Black one) for the workout today. I had been using the Green band which is a few steps down. I'm not sure how effective the Black ones were, as I was not able to get much range of motion on them. I guess the point is to get stronger so you can get more range of motion, but not today. The rest of the workout went well, and I'm getting faster on the pushup moves.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 457; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 148.
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 4, 2015 - P90 Speed Sweat
A quick, easy workout, which is all I was in the mood for today anyways. However, I did work up a bit of a sweat.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 204; Avg Heart Rate: 110; Max Heart Rate: 130.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 5, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
Sometimes it's hard to gauge how you did on a workout, especially one you're repeating from week to week. For me, I'm usually doing my best. Unless I'm upping my weights or getting in more reps, it's hard to say if it's a good or bad one. Sometimes I just feel like crap and it's just not there. Today was one of those days where the numbers didn't show an increase, but some of the moves seemed easier, so I guess that's progress, and ultimately, that's what this journey is all about. If only I could translate that to my nutrition ...
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 449; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 148.
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
While this one does wear me out, I got through it OK today. I even got all the Scrambles in on both sides, which I think is a first. That may be because I'm more used to the move and don't have to think about which way I'm scrambling, but nonetheless, I got them in.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 425; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 156.
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 7, 2015 - P90 Saturday Special
Last time doing this one this round. I felt a bit sluggish throughout the workout so it wasn't my best effort.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 276; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 146.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 8, 2015 - P90 Ab Ripper C
I did good. Again, I really like this workout. I can't express how efficient it is.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories burned: 92; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 128.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 202.2 (+0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.3% (+0.4%)
I didn't eat great this week, so I'm not surprised with the increase, especially the body fat %.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts went well. I'm starting to slip back into bad eating habits again. I'm bummed because I'd been eating well for a month or so and didn't see great results. Instead of sticking with it I'm feeling sorry for myself and justifying eating crap again. I really need to get control again.
Monday, January 26, 2015
P90 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 10 - WEEK OF 1/26/2015
MONDAY - JANUARY 26, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
Feeling real tired and burned out today. I did pretty good on the workout in general, but still struggle with the balance moves. After almost seven years of trying I'm not sure I'll ever get them, but I'll keep trying.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 506; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 167.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 27, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
I got through it OK. I'm still gassed on the last few moves, but that's alright. A funny thing happened in the cool down though. One of my cats loves getting brushed before the workout when he sees me popping in the DVD, and then also when I'm done. He's seen me do Kenpo X about a hundred times and knows when I do the standing quad stretch, the last stretch move, I'm done, so he comes out to get the brush. Today in the cool down, there is a quad stretch, and he came out expecting to be brushed. Unfortunately there are 2 more minutes of stretches after than. The confused look on his face was priceless.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 428; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 154.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 28, 2015 - P90 Speed Sculpt
The only thing Id mention is that I'd done some bicep curls in the morning with real heavy weights (50's - 13 reps with a small break).. My arms felt pumped all day long. When I did this workout in the early evening the 15 lb weights I was using on the two Tricep Kickback moves felt like feathers. I also felt better on both the Eccentric Band Curls and the Regular Bicep Curls (I got 24 reps in with 25 lb weights). Other than that, it was business as usual.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 236; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 158.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 29, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
Front box! ... Rear Box! ... Spin! ... Downstrike! ... Sprawl! ... Sprawl! ... Freeze! ... Upper Right Box! ... Lower Left Box! ... Sprawl! ... Sprawl! ... Sprawl! ... Are we done yet?
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 469; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 159.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 30, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
A good workout. Nothing special to say other than I did a few extra Pushups on a few of the sets. I'm starting to get stressed about my eating. I'm trying to eat better, but the weight isn't coming off, and I don't know what do to. I'm totally lost, and am almost convincing myself it doesn't matter what I eat. Not a good place to be.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 475; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 151.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 31, 2015 - P90 Saturday Special
I did OK on this one. It's still not my favorite, but I tried to take each move as it came and did my best.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 275; Avg Hear Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 144.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 1, 2015 - P90 Ab Ripper C
This is one very efficient ab workout. I really like it. All the moves are over in approximately 45 seconds, so if there's one you don't like or struggle with, you're not there forever.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 92; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 131.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 201.8 (-0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.9% (-0.2%)
It's a decrease, but I'm not happy with it.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The bad is that I'm feeling I need to eat absolutely 100% perfect for the week to lose even 1 pound, and that's not how I want to live. I'm really been trying to eat much better since late December, but I'm not seeing the results on the scale. It's not like I'm eating a lot of junk either. The good is that I'm feeling much, much stronger in my arms and chest because I've been doing the 50 lb curls here and there. It's a noticeable difference.
Feeling real tired and burned out today. I did pretty good on the workout in general, but still struggle with the balance moves. After almost seven years of trying I'm not sure I'll ever get them, but I'll keep trying.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 506; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 167.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 27, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
I got through it OK. I'm still gassed on the last few moves, but that's alright. A funny thing happened in the cool down though. One of my cats loves getting brushed before the workout when he sees me popping in the DVD, and then also when I'm done. He's seen me do Kenpo X about a hundred times and knows when I do the standing quad stretch, the last stretch move, I'm done, so he comes out to get the brush. Today in the cool down, there is a quad stretch, and he came out expecting to be brushed. Unfortunately there are 2 more minutes of stretches after than. The confused look on his face was priceless.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 428; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 154.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 28, 2015 - P90 Speed Sculpt
The only thing Id mention is that I'd done some bicep curls in the morning with real heavy weights (50's - 13 reps with a small break).. My arms felt pumped all day long. When I did this workout in the early evening the 15 lb weights I was using on the two Tricep Kickback moves felt like feathers. I also felt better on both the Eccentric Band Curls and the Regular Bicep Curls (I got 24 reps in with 25 lb weights). Other than that, it was business as usual.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 236; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 158.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 29, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
Front box! ... Rear Box! ... Spin! ... Downstrike! ... Sprawl! ... Sprawl! ... Freeze! ... Upper Right Box! ... Lower Left Box! ... Sprawl! ... Sprawl! ... Sprawl! ... Are we done yet?
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 469; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 159.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 30, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
A good workout. Nothing special to say other than I did a few extra Pushups on a few of the sets. I'm starting to get stressed about my eating. I'm trying to eat better, but the weight isn't coming off, and I don't know what do to. I'm totally lost, and am almost convincing myself it doesn't matter what I eat. Not a good place to be.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 475; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 151.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 31, 2015 - P90 Saturday Special
I did OK on this one. It's still not my favorite, but I tried to take each move as it came and did my best.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 275; Avg Hear Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 144.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 1, 2015 - P90 Ab Ripper C
This is one very efficient ab workout. I really like it. All the moves are over in approximately 45 seconds, so if there's one you don't like or struggle with, you're not there forever.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 92; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 131.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 201.8 (-0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.9% (-0.2%)
It's a decrease, but I'm not happy with it.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The bad is that I'm feeling I need to eat absolutely 100% perfect for the week to lose even 1 pound, and that's not how I want to live. I'm really been trying to eat much better since late December, but I'm not seeing the results on the scale. It's not like I'm eating a lot of junk either. The good is that I'm feeling much, much stronger in my arms and chest because I've been doing the 50 lb curls here and there. It's a noticeable difference.
Monday, January 19, 2015
P90 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 9 - WEEK OF 1/19/2015
MONDAY - JANUARY 19, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
This is the start of month three and the "C" workouts. This one was pretty much as expected, amped up moves from Sweat B, with two new moves added on to the end. The last move, the Sprawl and Scramble was tiring, and I really slowed down on the last 30 seconds of it. There were also quite a few balance moves involved, some I remember from P90X3 Agility. Overall, it wasn't bad.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 440; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 155.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 20, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
I was really apprehensive about this one because Sculpt B was tough on it's own, and month 3 is supposed to be harder. It turns out this one wasn't so bad. There was less emphasis on pure weights and more on the bands, and even more on balancing. This was basically a P90X3 workout. I liked the moves and I liked the cast, which always makes it more enjoyable.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 457; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 153.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 21, 2015 - P90 Speed Sweat
A much easier workout than what I've been doing lately. There's really only one "tough" move for me in this one and that is the "Hoppers" (diamond burpees) in part of the first move. Otherwise, it's not that intense. However, I still broke a sweat.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 216; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 133.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 22, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
I did OK on this one today. I upped my weight on the Arc Presses to 25 lbs and 20 lbs on the One-Legged ones. I think I can do even more than that, definitely on the regular ones. On the Eccentric Tricep Extensions I tried something different. When I did them on Tuesday with 15 lb wights I noticed I was dropping my elbows before I started bringing them back into my shoulders. Today I decided to use the bands. I stood with my back to the door (bent over a bit) so the bands were behind me. I then released them back and then brought them to my shoulders slowly. I think this worked better than the weights. Overall, I like the workout, even though as I've mentioned many times before, my balance sucked on the Warrior 3 and Half Moon moves.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 487; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 155.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 23, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
I think I can safely say this isn't my favorite workout. Too many downstrikes, sprawls, and scrambles for my liking, but it does make me work up a sweat. By the time I get to the last scramble move, I'm pretty much done. To compound things, somebody brought in a few extra Whopper Jr's and a some fries into the office today. I'd already eaten the salad I'd brought, but once every few months Burger King tastes good to me, so I indulge. Today was that day. I've been eating fairly well the last several weeks, so I shouldn't beat myself up too much, but I just hate to undo what I'm working towards.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 422; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 210.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 24, 2015 - P90 Saturday Special
I felt a bit sluggish going into the workout and I'll admit I was "pacing" myelf a bit, especially after the Cross Climber and A Twists. At the end I was feeling really drained, more so than usual. It may be the after affects of the Whopper Jr's.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 263; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 140.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 25, 2015 - P90 Ab Ripper C
5 more moves added on to Ab Ripper B, so we're not at 20 moves in just under 15 minutes. Really no time in between moves, so you can really feel it in your abs. Mine feel more tight than sore. Not too many problems today other than the Banana Bikes. I just can't get up, balance, and bicycle fast enough. I got them all in, but they were ugly. Something to work on. Overall, however, I was very pleased, and I like this workout.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 94; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 127.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 202.2 (+1.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.1% (+0.2%)
I'm extremely frustrated with this. As I've said before, I realize weight isn't the only measuring factor in fitness, but it is one of them. I've been really trying to eat well since late December. I slipped up a bit this week and it really cost me. I'll just keep trying to do the right things. That's all I can do.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I was expecting the "C" workouts to be more intense than the "B" workouts for obvious reasons, but my first impression was that Sculpt "C" was actually a bit easier than Sculpt "B". However, that might not really be the case. While it's different in that it uses bands and balance more than "B", it might actually be more effective. It's definitely more versatile. Sweat "C' was more difficult than "B" simply because it's basically the same as "B" but with more moves added. I also like Ab Ripper C a lot. One other thing I've failed to mention during this program. I'm sore almost every day. I've done P90X numerous times, P90X2, P90X3, Insanity, Asylum, Les Mills Pump, etc, and these supposedly "easier" workouts are still leaving me sore. That's saying something for it.
While we're on the subject of things I haven't mentioned befoe: Once or twice a week, I'm doing bicep curls with 50 lb dumbbells. I'm trying to get 8 reps in each time. This doesn't sound like a lot of reps, but I can really feel the strength in my arms building and also in my abs, as those are working during the curls. This may be adding to my overall soreness also.
Overall, despite the weight gain, I'm definitely feeling more toned, and that's a good feeling.
This is the start of month three and the "C" workouts. This one was pretty much as expected, amped up moves from Sweat B, with two new moves added on to the end. The last move, the Sprawl and Scramble was tiring, and I really slowed down on the last 30 seconds of it. There were also quite a few balance moves involved, some I remember from P90X3 Agility. Overall, it wasn't bad.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 440; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 155.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 20, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
I was really apprehensive about this one because Sculpt B was tough on it's own, and month 3 is supposed to be harder. It turns out this one wasn't so bad. There was less emphasis on pure weights and more on the bands, and even more on balancing. This was basically a P90X3 workout. I liked the moves and I liked the cast, which always makes it more enjoyable.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 457; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 153.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 21, 2015 - P90 Speed Sweat
A much easier workout than what I've been doing lately. There's really only one "tough" move for me in this one and that is the "Hoppers" (diamond burpees) in part of the first move. Otherwise, it's not that intense. However, I still broke a sweat.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 216; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 133.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 22, 2015 - P90 Sculpt C
I did OK on this one today. I upped my weight on the Arc Presses to 25 lbs and 20 lbs on the One-Legged ones. I think I can do even more than that, definitely on the regular ones. On the Eccentric Tricep Extensions I tried something different. When I did them on Tuesday with 15 lb wights I noticed I was dropping my elbows before I started bringing them back into my shoulders. Today I decided to use the bands. I stood with my back to the door (bent over a bit) so the bands were behind me. I then released them back and then brought them to my shoulders slowly. I think this worked better than the weights. Overall, I like the workout, even though as I've mentioned many times before, my balance sucked on the Warrior 3 and Half Moon moves.
Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 487; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 155.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 23, 2015 - P90 Sweat C
I think I can safely say this isn't my favorite workout. Too many downstrikes, sprawls, and scrambles for my liking, but it does make me work up a sweat. By the time I get to the last scramble move, I'm pretty much done. To compound things, somebody brought in a few extra Whopper Jr's and a some fries into the office today. I'd already eaten the salad I'd brought, but once every few months Burger King tastes good to me, so I indulge. Today was that day. I've been eating fairly well the last several weeks, so I shouldn't beat myself up too much, but I just hate to undo what I'm working towards.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 422; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 210.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 24, 2015 - P90 Saturday Special
I felt a bit sluggish going into the workout and I'll admit I was "pacing" myelf a bit, especially after the Cross Climber and A Twists. At the end I was feeling really drained, more so than usual. It may be the after affects of the Whopper Jr's.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 263; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 140.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 25, 2015 - P90 Ab Ripper C
5 more moves added on to Ab Ripper B, so we're not at 20 moves in just under 15 minutes. Really no time in between moves, so you can really feel it in your abs. Mine feel more tight than sore. Not too many problems today other than the Banana Bikes. I just can't get up, balance, and bicycle fast enough. I got them all in, but they were ugly. Something to work on. Overall, however, I was very pleased, and I like this workout.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 94; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 127.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 202.2 (+1.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.1% (+0.2%)
I'm extremely frustrated with this. As I've said before, I realize weight isn't the only measuring factor in fitness, but it is one of them. I've been really trying to eat well since late December. I slipped up a bit this week and it really cost me. I'll just keep trying to do the right things. That's all I can do.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I was expecting the "C" workouts to be more intense than the "B" workouts for obvious reasons, but my first impression was that Sculpt "C" was actually a bit easier than Sculpt "B". However, that might not really be the case. While it's different in that it uses bands and balance more than "B", it might actually be more effective. It's definitely more versatile. Sweat "C' was more difficult than "B" simply because it's basically the same as "B" but with more moves added. I also like Ab Ripper C a lot. One other thing I've failed to mention during this program. I'm sore almost every day. I've done P90X numerous times, P90X2, P90X3, Insanity, Asylum, Les Mills Pump, etc, and these supposedly "easier" workouts are still leaving me sore. That's saying something for it.
While we're on the subject of things I haven't mentioned befoe: Once or twice a week, I'm doing bicep curls with 50 lb dumbbells. I'm trying to get 8 reps in each time. This doesn't sound like a lot of reps, but I can really feel the strength in my arms building and also in my abs, as those are working during the curls. This may be adding to my overall soreness also.
Overall, despite the weight gain, I'm definitely feeling more toned, and that's a good feeling.
Monday, January 12, 2015
P90 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 8 - WEEK OF 1/12/2015
MONDAY - JANUARY 12, 2015 - P90 Sculpt B
This is the final week of the "B" workouts. My body is almost always sore (in a good way), so I know things are working. Today's workout went well. I used the same weights as last week, but ran out of gas at the end and only did 16 of the Jump Lunges at the end.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 368; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 218.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 13, 2015 - P90 Sweat B
A good workout today. The sprawls aren't killing me as much as they used to and I'm getting in all the Mountain/Cross Climbers. I still work up a sweat though.
Time:35 minutes; Calories Burned: 364; Avg Heart rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 154.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 14, 2015 - P90 Speed Sculpt
This one is getting a bit easier for me. It's roughly the same length as the Sculpt A workout from month one, so it seemed a bit harder the, Now that I'm into the longer Sculpt B (month two) workout, it doesn't seem so bad. However, those Mountain Squats are killers. I still can't get all 16 reps in.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 273; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 168.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 15, 2015 - P90 Sweat B
It went well today. I worked up a good sweat and burned a lot of calories for the time involved. The last two days at work I've had a number of cookie/brownie things one of my clients brought in. I haven't been eating that stuff all year, and I could feel myself getting a little hyper, which I didn't like. A good wake up call for me.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 413; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 159.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 16, 2015 - P90 Sculpt B
Last time doing this one for a while. Not much to say. The only time I used less weight than last time was on the Renegade Rows, where I grabbed my 20 lb weights out of habit instead of the 25's I've used the last two times. I did finish strong, getting in 30 lunges on the last move.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 367; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 156.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 17, 2015 - P90 Horton's Greatest Hits
The one thing I remembered about the only other time I'd done this workout 4 weeks ago was that it kicked my ass. I was almost looking forward to it because I figured I was just having an off day back then and it wouldn't be that hard. It kicked my ass again. I had no strength for the one minute push up sequences (there were 6 of them) and I was also floundering on the two long jumping sequences which followed the pushups. I also modified the Hopscotch move because I can't bounce on my ankles. Again, I was humbled.
Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 434; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 160.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 18, 2015 - P90 Speed Abs
I did better onthis than I did last time, partly because I used a mat instead of doing it on carpet. On the Mountain Climbers I wasn't watching the video and didn't see they were bringing there kness up to their elbows and not up the middle, which is what I was doing. On the second move, the Triggers, I also need to get my knee closer to my elbow. I'll have to make those corrections next time. Even so, this is a tough 7 minutes.
Time: 7 minutes; Calories Burned: 66; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 137.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 200.6 (-1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.9% (no change)
I'm happy. I gave into a few sweets this week, but it didn't get out of control.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm still concentrating on eating well, and it's paying off a bit. Not as quickly as I'd like, but slow and steady will work. This was the last week of the "B" workouts. I'm looking forward to the "C" workouts, but am a little leary of what they may bring.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 13, 2015 - P90 Sweat B
A good workout today. The sprawls aren't killing me as much as they used to and I'm getting in all the Mountain/Cross Climbers. I still work up a sweat though.
Time:35 minutes; Calories Burned: 364; Avg Heart rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 154.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 14, 2015 - P90 Speed Sculpt
This one is getting a bit easier for me. It's roughly the same length as the Sculpt A workout from month one, so it seemed a bit harder the, Now that I'm into the longer Sculpt B (month two) workout, it doesn't seem so bad. However, those Mountain Squats are killers. I still can't get all 16 reps in.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 273; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 168.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 15, 2015 - P90 Sweat B
It went well today. I worked up a good sweat and burned a lot of calories for the time involved. The last two days at work I've had a number of cookie/brownie things one of my clients brought in. I haven't been eating that stuff all year, and I could feel myself getting a little hyper, which I didn't like. A good wake up call for me.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 413; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 159.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 16, 2015 - P90 Sculpt B
Last time doing this one for a while. Not much to say. The only time I used less weight than last time was on the Renegade Rows, where I grabbed my 20 lb weights out of habit instead of the 25's I've used the last two times. I did finish strong, getting in 30 lunges on the last move.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 367; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 156.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 17, 2015 - P90 Horton's Greatest Hits
The one thing I remembered about the only other time I'd done this workout 4 weeks ago was that it kicked my ass. I was almost looking forward to it because I figured I was just having an off day back then and it wouldn't be that hard. It kicked my ass again. I had no strength for the one minute push up sequences (there were 6 of them) and I was also floundering on the two long jumping sequences which followed the pushups. I also modified the Hopscotch move because I can't bounce on my ankles. Again, I was humbled.
Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 434; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 160.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 18, 2015 - P90 Speed Abs
I did better onthis than I did last time, partly because I used a mat instead of doing it on carpet. On the Mountain Climbers I wasn't watching the video and didn't see they were bringing there kness up to their elbows and not up the middle, which is what I was doing. On the second move, the Triggers, I also need to get my knee closer to my elbow. I'll have to make those corrections next time. Even so, this is a tough 7 minutes.
Time: 7 minutes; Calories Burned: 66; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 137.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 200.6 (-1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.9% (no change)
I'm happy. I gave into a few sweets this week, but it didn't get out of control.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm still concentrating on eating well, and it's paying off a bit. Not as quickly as I'd like, but slow and steady will work. This was the last week of the "B" workouts. I'm looking forward to the "C" workouts, but am a little leary of what they may bring.
Monday, January 5, 2015
P90 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 7 - WEEK OF 1/5/2015
MONDAY - JANUARY 5, 2015 - P90 Sweat B
All I have to say is that I got through both sets of Mountain Climbers without stopping or holding back. I cleaned out the last of the junk in the refrigerator. I'm feeling pretty good. A big calorie burn for this workout, too.
Time: 35 minutes: Calories Burned: 428; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 162.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 6, 2015 - P90 Sculpt B
These workouts still tire me out. As I've said before, the pace really wears you out in a hurry. The only difference today is that I did the full 40 seconds of the Runner Lunges, getting 24 in.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 388; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 181.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 7, 2015 - P90 Speed Sweat
Not much to say. I got it done and worked up a bit of a sweat. This is the halfway point of the round.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 233; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 138.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 8, 2015 - P90 Sculpt B
I used the same weights as last time on most of the moves, but upped then to 25's on the Renegade Rows. I also did 28 reps on the last move, the Runner's Lunges. I can't go real deep because of my ankles and knees, but did them anyways. I'm still eating pretty good. This is the longest I've sustained that in years. Despite the fact this is a "starter program" and I've been doing all the P90X programs, Insanity, Asylum, Pump, etc, I'm starting to feel really toned.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 367; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 156.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 9, 2015 - P90 Sweat B
Got it done.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 366; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max heart Rate: 153.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 10, 2015 - P90 Saturday Special
One of the things I'd noticed about this workout from earlier was that he gives you an early break after 6 moves, then doesn't give you another one. It's seemed strange to me, so I counted the moves today because that's what I do. There were 16 total, so the break wasn't at the halfway point, but what the hell. I didn't have anything else exciting to say. I got through the workout fine, but I still can't do those sitting "A" thingys with my feet off the floor for any length of time. .
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 267; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 141.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 11, 2015 - P90 Ab Ripper B
I did Ok on all the moves except the last one, Banana Bikes, which I butchered.
Time: 14 minutes; Calories Burned: 85; Avg Heart Rate: 98; Max Heart Rate: 118.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 201.8 (-0.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.9% (-0.5%)
I'm a bit frustrated the weight isn't moving a lot, but the decrease in Body Fat is a huge number. I'm really trying to eat better, and in reality I am. I need to stay the course and things will happen.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The above weigh in comments pretty much summed things up. The workouts went well. They're getting a bit easier in spots, but they're still tiring me out in a good way. I know I'm certainly feeling more toned. That could be due to the eating, but most likely a combination of that and the workouts.
All I have to say is that I got through both sets of Mountain Climbers without stopping or holding back. I cleaned out the last of the junk in the refrigerator. I'm feeling pretty good. A big calorie burn for this workout, too.
Time: 35 minutes: Calories Burned: 428; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 162.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 6, 2015 - P90 Sculpt B
These workouts still tire me out. As I've said before, the pace really wears you out in a hurry. The only difference today is that I did the full 40 seconds of the Runner Lunges, getting 24 in.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 388; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 181.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 7, 2015 - P90 Speed Sweat
Not much to say. I got it done and worked up a bit of a sweat. This is the halfway point of the round.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 233; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 138.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 8, 2015 - P90 Sculpt B
I used the same weights as last time on most of the moves, but upped then to 25's on the Renegade Rows. I also did 28 reps on the last move, the Runner's Lunges. I can't go real deep because of my ankles and knees, but did them anyways. I'm still eating pretty good. This is the longest I've sustained that in years. Despite the fact this is a "starter program" and I've been doing all the P90X programs, Insanity, Asylum, Pump, etc, I'm starting to feel really toned.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 367; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 156.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 9, 2015 - P90 Sweat B
Got it done.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 366; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max heart Rate: 153.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 10, 2015 - P90 Saturday Special
One of the things I'd noticed about this workout from earlier was that he gives you an early break after 6 moves, then doesn't give you another one. It's seemed strange to me, so I counted the moves today because that's what I do. There were 16 total, so the break wasn't at the halfway point, but what the hell. I didn't have anything else exciting to say. I got through the workout fine, but I still can't do those sitting "A" thingys with my feet off the floor for any length of time. .
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 267; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 141.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 11, 2015 - P90 Ab Ripper B
I did Ok on all the moves except the last one, Banana Bikes, which I butchered.
Time: 14 minutes; Calories Burned: 85; Avg Heart Rate: 98; Max Heart Rate: 118.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 201.8 (-0.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.9% (-0.5%)
I'm a bit frustrated the weight isn't moving a lot, but the decrease in Body Fat is a huge number. I'm really trying to eat better, and in reality I am. I need to stay the course and things will happen.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The above weigh in comments pretty much summed things up. The workouts went well. They're getting a bit easier in spots, but they're still tiring me out in a good way. I know I'm certainly feeling more toned. That could be due to the eating, but most likely a combination of that and the workouts.
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