MONDAY - MARCH 21, 2016 - The Master's Cardio
Hammer and Chisel is set up to be an eight week program which I pretty much did according to the schedule. However I had bought the Bonus workouts, so I'll be doing them this week. I wasn't sure what to expect on this one. I knew it was only 17 minutes, so I figured it was going to be intense for those 17 minutes. I checked out a review of the workout on YouTube and saw a sweaty couple saying they'd just finished it and the last move was 30 burpees. Uh-oh. In reality it wasn't that bad. I didn't go all out, because it was new, but I did get in 20 burpees at the end, which is more than I thought I would.
Time: 16 minutes; Calories Burned: 153; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 141
TUESDAY - MARCH 22, 2016 - Chisel Power
I'd actually done this one once before, substituting it for Chisel Balance one day. It's not bad, but for some reason I couldn't do a lot of the moves effectively. Some of it was due to lack of mobility range while bending my ankles and knees, and some of it was a simple lack of coordination. I understood the concept (tire the muscle with light weights, then go with heavy ones). I was OK on the heavy ones (used 25 lbs for them), but could have used a bit heavier weights on some moves, like the bench presses. I might get better with this one the more I do it, but today I was a bit timid because I wasn't used to things.
Time: 29 minutes; Calories Burned: 267; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 141.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 23, 2016 - 15 Minute Leg Hammer
Once again I was stymied by my lack of mobility and balance, so I didn't really work up a sweat. I really couldn't do any of the lunge moves with any grace and speed. The workout reminded me a bit of P90X+ Interval X with the three speeds, but at least I could do those moves.
Time: 18 minutes; Calories Burned: 147; Avg Heart Rate: 110; Max Heart Rate: 122.
THURSDAY - MARCH 24, 2016 - 15 Minute Glute Chisel
I was still hampered on a few of the balance moves, but not quite as much as yesterday. I can see why this one can burn the glutes and quads. My legs were a bit sore today. I'm not sure if it was from yesterday's workout, but it might have been.
Time: 17 minutes; Calories Burned: 150; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 126.
FRIDAY - MARCH 25, 2016 - Hammer Build Up
I like the design of this workout. Seven different body parts. 4 exercises for 30 seconds each on each body part. One could argue that the time for each move could be longer, but if you're using max weight the longer time probably isn't needed. Because it was the first time doing this routine I didn't go max weight. There were also relatively no breaks in between moves, so I just went with the weight that was closest to me at the time. The lack of breaks wore me down quickly so I did hit pause a number of times. I could see myself using this routine outside an official Hammer and Chisel round.
Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 312; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 191,
SATURDAY - MARCH 26, 2016 - The Master's Cardio
Last workout of the round. I got a good night's sleep and woke up feeling pretty good, so I hit the workout right away. There were no pauses. I kept up on most of the reps, even keeping my left foot off the floor on most of the one-legged squats with my right leg. At the end I was really sucking wind and had to stop after 18 of the Sumo Jacks, then got in 22 of the 30 burpees to finish things off. A good way to finish the round.
Time: 16 minutes; Calories Burned: 164; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 146.
SUNDAY - MARCH 27, 2016 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 213.0 (+0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 25.7% (no change)
Heaviest I've been in years. On Wednesday I ate totally clean and felt really good, but then didn't build on it. I ate a lot yesterday.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts were a bit short. I'm not happy about the weight.
RESULTS ON THE PROGRAM
Overall Weight Gain +5.2 lbs
Overall Body Fat Gain +0.8%
Both of those were my fault and had nothing to do with the program.
I do feel I gained some muscle and feel I'm stronger. I can definitely feel it in my quad muscles, and arms.
THOUGHTS ON THE PROGRAM
Overall I liked it.
Let's start with the negatives:
Some of Autumn's workouts are redundant and boring. There are only so many step-ups I want to do. Her "cheerleading" is annoying, not motivating. There were times I actually stopped in the middle of an exercise because I couldn't take her anymore. There are a few moves that are dangerous, particularly some of her step up and balancing moves on the workout bench. There was one move where you were doing a one-legged pistol squat while balancing on the bench. Somebody is going to fall and break an ankle, or worse. I eventually pulled out my Step platform and bought a few more risers and it worked out fine. I felt more secure on it.
The positives:
I liked the length of the workouts. I liked the idea of alternating trainers each day. It kept things fresh. Sagi's dry sense of humor was entertaining and his workouts were effective. I like working with weights and was able to really push myself with max weights in a few of the routines.
Would I do it again? ABSOLUTELY! This is definitely one of my favorite Beachbody programs, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone. Others may like Autumn's style more than I do, and beginners can certainly avoid the advanced ("dangerous") moves by following the modifier. Those that are advanced will find it challenging and can make it as hard for themselves as they'd like.
Overall Grade: B+
WHAT'S NEXT?
I'm going to take off a week or two. I'm going to concentrate on my nutrition and get that down. A few times a week I'm going to do a few sets of some moves with max weights. Some squats, military presses, bicep curls, back moves, etc.
Then I'm going to start Tony Horton's new program, 22 Minute Hard Corps.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
THE MASTERS HAMMER AND CHISEL - ROUND 1 - WEEK 8 - WEEK OF 03/14/16
MONDAY - MARCH 14, 2016 - Chisel Endurance
I did OK, but not great. Even though I did work up a sweat, Autumn just doesn't motivate me with her cardio workouts, and it's hard for me to motivate myself when I'm so bored. Not much more I can say about that than what I've already said.
Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 359; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 229.
TUESDAY - MARCH 15, 2016 - Max Hammer Strength
I went into this determined to push myself, just as I did the last time. There is only a very small percentage of this workout where you're using real heavy weights, but that small percentage really wears you out. I hit pause several times. The lightest weight I used was 30's, which I used for the Military Presses and the Step Up Squats. I can normally use heavier weight for both moves, but they were near the end of the workout and I was fried. It wouldn't have been smart at that point. The max my Powerblocks go is 55 lbs which I used on the One Arm Rows and the Calf Raises. I might try using them on the Bench Presses next time. I used 45's today without too many problems and it's near the beginning on the workout, so we'll see what happens. I'm very happy with the workout.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 374; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 218.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 16, 2016 - Chisel Cardio
See Monday's comments.
Time: 38 minutes: Calories Burned: 394; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 208..
THURSDAY - MARCH 17, 2016 - Hammer Plyometrics
This isn't the toughest workout in the program, and it's one of the shortest, but it still tests you a bit. Not much to say. I'm still not comfortable jumping entirely over the bench on the Crazy Horse move, so I get closer to the end of the bench, so I won't trip myself up, and try and get my legs as high as I can.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 239; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 222,
FRIDAY - MARCH 18, 2016 - Total Body Chisel
An Autumn workout that I really like. I pushed myself and worked up a good sweat. I usually go a little faster than those on the video and am usually a move or two ahead of them. It keeps my heart rate up and gives me a little more break at the end of each set.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 395; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 228.
SATURDAY - MARCH 19, 2016 - Hammer Power
I really enjoy this workout and think it might be my favorite in the entire program. I like working with weights, I like the moves, and I like the cast. For some reason it seems I can relate to them more than those in other workouts. I don't know why. They don't seem to be "Autumnized" clones. Weights were 10 lbs (light), 20 lbs (medium), and 30 lbs (heavy). I'm not sure how long I'd last if I bumped those up 5 lbs each, but I might try it sometime.
Time: 38 minutes; Calories Burned: 377; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 155.
SUNDAY - MARCH 20, 2016 - 10 Minute Ab Chisel
Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 85; Avg Heart Rate: 107; Max Heart Rate: 137
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 212.6 (+0.8 lbs)
Body Fat: 25.7% (+0.2%)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Not at all happy about my continued lack of ability to control my nutrition. Totally lost and feel like I'm wasting my time.
I did OK, but not great. Even though I did work up a sweat, Autumn just doesn't motivate me with her cardio workouts, and it's hard for me to motivate myself when I'm so bored. Not much more I can say about that than what I've already said.
Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 359; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 229.
TUESDAY - MARCH 15, 2016 - Max Hammer Strength
I went into this determined to push myself, just as I did the last time. There is only a very small percentage of this workout where you're using real heavy weights, but that small percentage really wears you out. I hit pause several times. The lightest weight I used was 30's, which I used for the Military Presses and the Step Up Squats. I can normally use heavier weight for both moves, but they were near the end of the workout and I was fried. It wouldn't have been smart at that point. The max my Powerblocks go is 55 lbs which I used on the One Arm Rows and the Calf Raises. I might try using them on the Bench Presses next time. I used 45's today without too many problems and it's near the beginning on the workout, so we'll see what happens. I'm very happy with the workout.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 374; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 218.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 16, 2016 - Chisel Cardio
See Monday's comments.
Time: 38 minutes: Calories Burned: 394; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 208..
THURSDAY - MARCH 17, 2016 - Hammer Plyometrics
This isn't the toughest workout in the program, and it's one of the shortest, but it still tests you a bit. Not much to say. I'm still not comfortable jumping entirely over the bench on the Crazy Horse move, so I get closer to the end of the bench, so I won't trip myself up, and try and get my legs as high as I can.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 239; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 222,
FRIDAY - MARCH 18, 2016 - Total Body Chisel
An Autumn workout that I really like. I pushed myself and worked up a good sweat. I usually go a little faster than those on the video and am usually a move or two ahead of them. It keeps my heart rate up and gives me a little more break at the end of each set.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 395; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 228.
SATURDAY - MARCH 19, 2016 - Hammer Power
I really enjoy this workout and think it might be my favorite in the entire program. I like working with weights, I like the moves, and I like the cast. For some reason it seems I can relate to them more than those in other workouts. I don't know why. They don't seem to be "Autumnized" clones. Weights were 10 lbs (light), 20 lbs (medium), and 30 lbs (heavy). I'm not sure how long I'd last if I bumped those up 5 lbs each, but I might try it sometime.
Time: 38 minutes; Calories Burned: 377; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 155.
SUNDAY - MARCH 20, 2016 - 10 Minute Ab Chisel
Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 85; Avg Heart Rate: 107; Max Heart Rate: 137
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 212.6 (+0.8 lbs)
Body Fat: 25.7% (+0.2%)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Not at all happy about my continued lack of ability to control my nutrition. Totally lost and feel like I'm wasting my time.
Monday, March 7, 2016
THE MASTERS HAMMER AND CHISEL - ROUND 1 - WEEK 7 - WEEK OF 03/07/16
MONDAY - MARCH 7, 2016 - Total Body Chisel
Mostly weights today, am I upped them on a number of the moves without any problems. I used 40's on the Bench Presses and Lat Pull Overs. Might even be able to do more, but it's hard to grab the Powerblocks for the Lat Pull Overs once I get past 40's. Used 25's on most of the other moves, 15's on the Step Downs, which tire me out for some reason.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 381; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 225.
TUESDAY - MARCH 8, 2016 - Iso Speed Hammer
Went OK. This is a bit of a strange workout for a few reasons. 1) It's very short. 23 minutes including warm-up and cool-down, so I'd say maybe 17 minutes of actual workout time, 2) you're doing 10 reps very slow, then 10 reps fast. I'm using relatively light weights because I'm not sure heavier ones will work. So it's a bit hard to push yourself. But I'm sure it's effective in some way.
Time: 23 minutes; Calories Burned: 192; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate:136.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 9, 2016 - Iso Strength Chisel
Not my favorite workout. It's one of those Autumn ones that seems to contain the same moves that's in most of her other workouts. I'm getting tired and bored with the Bulgarian Split Squats and Step Ups. I didn't hold most of the Iso moves for the full 10 secomds and am not sure if it was because I couldn't or because I was bored and just didn't want to. I think it's because I didn't want to. My bad.
The numbers on my heart rate monitor (below) appear to be way off. I don't think I burned 524 calories or had an average heart rate anywhere near 170.
Time: 34 minutes; Calories Burned: 524?; Avg Heart Rate: 170?; Max Heart Rate: 220?.
THURSDAY - MARCH 10, 2016 - Hammer Conditioning
All the moves in this one are synergistic in nature, which can sometimes tire me out quickly, but I did what I could. I could only get in 8 of the burpee moves on each set, didn't get in all the "Clock Pushups" on the second set and struggled on a few others. Something to challenge myself with next time.
Time: 29 minutes; Calories Burned: 305; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate:207.
FRIDAY - MARCH 11, 2016 - Chisel Cardio
I'm sweating like crazy afterwards. I gave it my best on most of the moves, but dogged it a bit on the second set of Burpees and Plank Kicks. On the first set of the Step Up Kicks, which I hate, I was looking at my belly and wondering why I'm killing myself doing this and then undoing it by eating like crap. So I guess I got something out of it. I do have to admit there are days when I'm sore, so I know it's working.
Time: 38 minutes; Calories Burned: 412: Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 212.
SATURDAY - MARCH 12, 2016 - Total Body Hammer
I know from the last few times that this one can wear you out in a hurry. Except for one pull-up move, it's all weights, and you are doing a lot of reps on each move. I could have used heavier weights in places, but realized I'd have burned myself out, so I kept them within reason. Except for the Bench Presses (I used 35's), I think I was using the same weights as the guy on the video. I'm exhausted when done and my body is trembling a bit, so I know I got in a good workout. I think this is the most calories I've burned in any of the workouts so far.
Time: 43 minutes; Calories Burned: 474: Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 209.
SUNDAY - MARCH 13, 2016 - 10 Minute Ab Hammer
Not much to say. Got through it with no problems. I just don't bump my hip on the side planks. Can't hold them and I lose my balance.
Time:12 minutes; Calories Burned: 65; Avg Heart Rate: 95; Max Heart Rate: 115.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 211.8 (-1.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 25.5% (no change)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I got in some good workouts and lost a pound. Still not eating great, but it's a bit encouraging.
Mostly weights today, am I upped them on a number of the moves without any problems. I used 40's on the Bench Presses and Lat Pull Overs. Might even be able to do more, but it's hard to grab the Powerblocks for the Lat Pull Overs once I get past 40's. Used 25's on most of the other moves, 15's on the Step Downs, which tire me out for some reason.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 381; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 225.
TUESDAY - MARCH 8, 2016 - Iso Speed Hammer
Went OK. This is a bit of a strange workout for a few reasons. 1) It's very short. 23 minutes including warm-up and cool-down, so I'd say maybe 17 minutes of actual workout time, 2) you're doing 10 reps very slow, then 10 reps fast. I'm using relatively light weights because I'm not sure heavier ones will work. So it's a bit hard to push yourself. But I'm sure it's effective in some way.
Time: 23 minutes; Calories Burned: 192; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate:136.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 9, 2016 - Iso Strength Chisel
Not my favorite workout. It's one of those Autumn ones that seems to contain the same moves that's in most of her other workouts. I'm getting tired and bored with the Bulgarian Split Squats and Step Ups. I didn't hold most of the Iso moves for the full 10 secomds and am not sure if it was because I couldn't or because I was bored and just didn't want to. I think it's because I didn't want to. My bad.
The numbers on my heart rate monitor (below) appear to be way off. I don't think I burned 524 calories or had an average heart rate anywhere near 170.
Time: 34 minutes; Calories Burned: 524?; Avg Heart Rate: 170?; Max Heart Rate: 220?.
THURSDAY - MARCH 10, 2016 - Hammer Conditioning
All the moves in this one are synergistic in nature, which can sometimes tire me out quickly, but I did what I could. I could only get in 8 of the burpee moves on each set, didn't get in all the "Clock Pushups" on the second set and struggled on a few others. Something to challenge myself with next time.
Time: 29 minutes; Calories Burned: 305; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate:207.
FRIDAY - MARCH 11, 2016 - Chisel Cardio
I'm sweating like crazy afterwards. I gave it my best on most of the moves, but dogged it a bit on the second set of Burpees and Plank Kicks. On the first set of the Step Up Kicks, which I hate, I was looking at my belly and wondering why I'm killing myself doing this and then undoing it by eating like crap. So I guess I got something out of it. I do have to admit there are days when I'm sore, so I know it's working.
Time: 38 minutes; Calories Burned: 412: Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 212.
SATURDAY - MARCH 12, 2016 - Total Body Hammer
I know from the last few times that this one can wear you out in a hurry. Except for one pull-up move, it's all weights, and you are doing a lot of reps on each move. I could have used heavier weights in places, but realized I'd have burned myself out, so I kept them within reason. Except for the Bench Presses (I used 35's), I think I was using the same weights as the guy on the video. I'm exhausted when done and my body is trembling a bit, so I know I got in a good workout. I think this is the most calories I've burned in any of the workouts so far.
Time: 43 minutes; Calories Burned: 474: Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 209.
SUNDAY - MARCH 13, 2016 - 10 Minute Ab Hammer
Not much to say. Got through it with no problems. I just don't bump my hip on the side planks. Can't hold them and I lose my balance.
Time:12 minutes; Calories Burned: 65; Avg Heart Rate: 95; Max Heart Rate: 115.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 211.8 (-1.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 25.5% (no change)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I got in some good workouts and lost a pound. Still not eating great, but it's a bit encouraging.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
THE MASTERS HAMMER AND CHISEL - ROUND 1 - WEEK 6 - WEEK OF 02/29/16
MONDAY - FEBRUARY 29, 2016 - Chisel Agility
This went OK. The only problem I had was that I was feeling a little instability behind my right knee, so I took it easy on those crossover jumpy things.
Time: 37 minutes; Calories Burned: 348; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 150.
TUESDAY - MARCH 1, 2016 - Hammer Conditioning
This one is tougher than it looks. I didn't get all the clock pushups only getting 10 the first set and 9 the second set. I also only got 10 reps in on each set on each of the last two moves (Plank Crunchies and Reverse Lunge Kickbacks), and only 8 reps in on the Deadlifts (no balance) and the Burpee / Renegade / Upright Rows, which I think might be the toughest move in the entire program. However, I did my best, so I'm OK with it. Room for improvement.
Time: 29 minutes; Calories Burned: 319; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 154.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 2, 2016 - Chisel Cardio
This is not my favorite workout, but I went at it hard and felt great afterwards.
Time:38 minutes; Calories Burned: 422; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 192.
THURSDAY - MARCH 3, 2016 - Hammer Power
This is one of my favorite workouts in the program. I used 10's (light), 20's (medium), and 30's (heavy). The "jerk" move still seems a bit strange to me, but I got through it OK.
Time: 38 minutes; Calories Burned: 383; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 158.
FRIDAY - MARCH 4, 2016 - Chisel Balance
A few days ago I saw my up line Coach on Facebook say this was the workout that was his nemesis. Others chimed in with the same opinion. It's been my nemesis too, so maybe feeling not so alone gave me the motivation today to get it done. I tuned out Autumn's chatter. I tuned out my own mind chatter. I took it one exercise at a time. I didn't tell myself I couldn't balance. I did pretty good. I got at least 12 reps in on most of the exercises (except the Split Squat Jumps, where I did 10 each set). My balance wasn't perfect. I stumbled a lot, but I didn't let it frustrate me too much. I got it done and I feel good, more about my mindset than anything.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 410; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 219.
SATURDAY - MARCH 5, 2016 - Max Hammer Strength
The last few times I did this workout I said I could have used more weight, but was just too lazy to change them on the Powerblocks. Today I used heavier weights. I had to hit pause a few times to adjust the weights and catch my breath, but overall I felt good. The max I can go with the Powerblocks is 55 lbs, and I used that on the rows. I ran into trouble on the Military Presses where I tried to go with 40's but quickly realized that was going to be a mistake, so I went down to 30's. If it wasn't so late in the workout I might have been able to handle the 40's. I still don't like the Split (Bulgarian) Squats and didn't do them for the full minute. I tried doing the Step Up on to the bench with 40's, but lost my balance on the second rep, so I just did lunges from the floor. I'll pull out the Step platform I have next time. All told, I was pleased with my effort.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 356; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 225.
SUNDAY - MARCH 6, 2016 - 10 Minute Ab Chisel
Nothing difficult here, but I do feel it a bit.
Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 78; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 130.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 212.8 (+1.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 25.5% (+0.2%)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm happy that I really went after the workouts later in the week, but am disgusted with myself that I can't control my eating. I guess I don't see the light at the end of the tunnel, so I don't care. Stupid thinking, but that's what is happening.
This went OK. The only problem I had was that I was feeling a little instability behind my right knee, so I took it easy on those crossover jumpy things.
Time: 37 minutes; Calories Burned: 348; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 150.
TUESDAY - MARCH 1, 2016 - Hammer Conditioning
This one is tougher than it looks. I didn't get all the clock pushups only getting 10 the first set and 9 the second set. I also only got 10 reps in on each set on each of the last two moves (Plank Crunchies and Reverse Lunge Kickbacks), and only 8 reps in on the Deadlifts (no balance) and the Burpee / Renegade / Upright Rows, which I think might be the toughest move in the entire program. However, I did my best, so I'm OK with it. Room for improvement.
Time: 29 minutes; Calories Burned: 319; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 154.
WEDNESDAY - MARCH 2, 2016 - Chisel Cardio
This is not my favorite workout, but I went at it hard and felt great afterwards.
Time:38 minutes; Calories Burned: 422; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 192.
THURSDAY - MARCH 3, 2016 - Hammer Power
This is one of my favorite workouts in the program. I used 10's (light), 20's (medium), and 30's (heavy). The "jerk" move still seems a bit strange to me, but I got through it OK.
Time: 38 minutes; Calories Burned: 383; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 158.
FRIDAY - MARCH 4, 2016 - Chisel Balance
A few days ago I saw my up line Coach on Facebook say this was the workout that was his nemesis. Others chimed in with the same opinion. It's been my nemesis too, so maybe feeling not so alone gave me the motivation today to get it done. I tuned out Autumn's chatter. I tuned out my own mind chatter. I took it one exercise at a time. I didn't tell myself I couldn't balance. I did pretty good. I got at least 12 reps in on most of the exercises (except the Split Squat Jumps, where I did 10 each set). My balance wasn't perfect. I stumbled a lot, but I didn't let it frustrate me too much. I got it done and I feel good, more about my mindset than anything.
Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 410; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 219.
SATURDAY - MARCH 5, 2016 - Max Hammer Strength
The last few times I did this workout I said I could have used more weight, but was just too lazy to change them on the Powerblocks. Today I used heavier weights. I had to hit pause a few times to adjust the weights and catch my breath, but overall I felt good. The max I can go with the Powerblocks is 55 lbs, and I used that on the rows. I ran into trouble on the Military Presses where I tried to go with 40's but quickly realized that was going to be a mistake, so I went down to 30's. If it wasn't so late in the workout I might have been able to handle the 40's. I still don't like the Split (Bulgarian) Squats and didn't do them for the full minute. I tried doing the Step Up on to the bench with 40's, but lost my balance on the second rep, so I just did lunges from the floor. I'll pull out the Step platform I have next time. All told, I was pleased with my effort.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 356; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 225.
SUNDAY - MARCH 6, 2016 - 10 Minute Ab Chisel
Nothing difficult here, but I do feel it a bit.
Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 78; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 130.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 212.8 (+1.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 25.5% (+0.2%)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm happy that I really went after the workouts later in the week, but am disgusted with myself that I can't control my eating. I guess I don't see the light at the end of the tunnel, so I don't care. Stupid thinking, but that's what is happening.
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