WEEK OF 04/25/2022 - THE POWER OF 4 - ROUND 2 - WEEK 2 (Part 1)

MONDAY - APRIL 25, 2022 - THE POWER OF 4 - Chest and Back Round Robin

My worksheets say I hadn't done this one for two months. I thought that must have been incorrect, but I looked back at last round's schedule, and it was right. Rotation was 25 pushups on the power stands, 12 weighted rows (seated) with 30 lb weights, 20 pushups on med balls, 8 pullups with the pullup assist, 15 decline pushups on an upside down Bosu ball, and 15 band pulldowns. The toughies were the pushups on the bosu. I didn't go too low because it was tough to keep it steady. The assisted pullups also gave me a little trouble, but most of that was due to my weakened grip strength.

Start Time: 7:50 pm: workout Time: 57 minutes; Calories Burned: 508; Avg Heart Rate: 116.


TUESDAY - APRIL 26, 2022 - THE POWER OF 4 - 

WEDNESDAY - APRIL 27, 2022 - THE POWER OF 4 - 


THURSDAY - APRIL 28, 2020 to SUNDAY - MAY 1, 2022 - Rest

I was mentally stressed about a number of things and needed a break.

SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 155.0 (+2.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 12.2% (+0.4%)


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

I just mentally checked out. I reached a breaking point, and just need to relax and take time for myself.

WEEK OF 04/18/2022 - THE POWER OF 4 - ROUND 2 - WEEK 1

MONDAY - APRIL 18, 2022 - THE POWER OF 4 - Push 

I was debating on whether to start again today or next week, or even the week after that. I've been feeling a bit "off" lately, so I thought it was time to get back at it, but didn't feel up to it. About 9:15 pm, I did the Squat, Curl, Press move before I even started the workout, just to do something. I then decided to do the workout. I felt a bit weaker than usual at times, but I actually did a few more reps than last time on a few of the moves. On the Eccentric Decline Pushups, I got 22 reps in, but I wasn't going really low, but did OK on the rest of the moves.

Start Time: 9:20 pm; Workout Time: 47 minutes; Calories Burned: 399; Avg Heart Rate: 112.


TUESDAY - APRIL 19, 2022 - THE POWER OF 4 - Plyo 30/15 

My balance was OK at the beginning, then got progressively worse as I went along. It was a struggle, and I modified a lot, but I did the best I could.

Start Time: 8:05 pm; Workout Time: 43 minutes; Calories Burned: 276; Avg Heart Rate: 100.


WEDNESDAY - APRIL 20, 2022 - THE POWER OF 4 - Triple Trouble Challenge

I wasn't dreading today's workout. I actually like it, but I kept putting off starting. I eventually got going. 30 Pushups. 15 Band Pull Downs. No problems, but I think I maybe can go deeper on the pushups. I bought a couple of pullup grips that clamp onto the door frame. I really haven't tried to do pullups in months because my hand strength is weakening, but I thought I'd give these a chance instead of using my regular pullup bar. They haven't arrived yet, but I'm anxious to give them a try.

Start Time: 8:30 pm; Workout Time: 70 minutes; Calories Burned: 514; Avg Heart Rate: 105.


THURSDAY - APRIL 21, 2022 - THE POWER OF 4 - Flash Cardio 

I did OK. My balance wasn't great.

Start Time: 7:20 pm; Workout Time: 48 minutes; Calories Burned: 282; Avg Heart Rate: 97.


FRIDAY - APRIL 22, 2022 - THE POWER OF 4 - Shoulders and Arms Recharge 

My balance was really bad at the start. I tried using 25's on the Shoulder Presses, which is what I've been using lately, but I was stumbling all over the place. It wasn't because I couldn't lift the weight, it was because it was throwing me off balance. I reduced to 20's on the send set, and also only used 20's on the Bicep Curls. On all the other moves, I used te same weights and did the same reps as the last time I did this routine. It felt like I was going backwards, but in reality, it was only on three moves..

Start Time: 8:10 pm; Workout Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 360; Avg Heart Rate: 125.


SATURDAY - APRIL 23, 2022 - THE POWER OF 4 - Morning Yoga 

I was a bit tight, but got through it. I'm still having a problem swinging my leg through and getting up into a standing position. It feels like my quads aren't strong enough to push me up anymore.

Start Time: 8:35 pm; Workout Time: 37 minutes; Calories Burned: 210; Avg Heart Rate: 96.


SUNDAY- APRIL 24, 2022 - Rest

I had Power of 4 ab routine scheduled, but I didn't have the energy to do it. Bad Habits reforming, as I skipped a lot of the Sunday ab routines last round.


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 152.6 (-0.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 11.8% (+0.1%)


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

Overall, I did OK after the two week layoff. First time I've lost weight in weeks, which is OK.