Monday, November 27, 2023

WEEK OF 11/27/2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Days 57-63

MONDAY - NOVEMBER 27, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength One 

I was able to get this to project through my Roku on my new 55" TV, so that was cool. I also pulled out my workout bench. On the Lawnmowers I put my hand on the bench instead on resting my forearm on my knee, and it gave me more stability. I also did Chest Presses on the bench instead of the Bird Dog Pushups, just to give myself some variety. All of the above worked out great, and i got a good workout in.

Start Time: 8:20 pm; Workout Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 258; Avg Heart Rate: 113.


TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 28, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Butt and Gut 

It went well. As I've said before, I know the routine more. I know when I'm 25% done, 50% done, etc, and that seems to make the workout go better. I can look forward to the finish line.
 
Start Time: 7:20 pm; Workout Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 199; Avg Heart Rate: 94.


WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 29, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength Two 

I'm not sure if I increased or decreased the weights on any of the moves, because I'm not writing things down. Today I went with intuition and what I thought I could handle on each move. There was a couple times I was thinking of going heavier, but I knew my form would have been compromised, so I didn't. Maybe on another day, if I was feeling stronger, I'd go for it. I guess it depends on the day.

Start Time: 8:10 pm; Workout Time: 41 minutes; Calories Burned: 288; Avg Heart Rate: 112.


THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 30, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Go With The Flow Yoga

I was feeling a bit jumpy going into it. I haven't had a lot of sleep the last few days and it was getting to me. I slowed down a bit during the workout and finished OK, but I need to start taking care of myself a bit more.
 
Start Time: 6:50 pm; Workout Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 320; Avg Heart Rate: 106.


FRIDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - HIIT Me Up

Better than usual. I still don't like the plank moves, especially jacks while in plank, but I got through those. I actually got off me feet a bit on a few moves.
 
Start Time: 8:40 pm; Workout Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 208; Avg Heart Rate: 109.


SATURDAY - DECEMBER 2, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Ancient Warrior

I did OK. My balance was average for what my body allows right now, Again, I moved the Jab, Cross, Hook, Burpee moves up in the roation, so I didn't have to finish with it. It worked out well.
 
Start Time: 5:30 pm; Workout Time: 53 minutes; Calories Burned: 350; Avg Heart Rate: 106.


SUNDAY - DECEMBER 3, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Mindful Breath

This is the last workout of the nine week round. It was a good one to finish with. I'm still not used to the breathing techniques he's introducing, but I followed along the best I could. I wasn't real flexible while seated, or when doing the leg stretches at the end, but that's always a dat to day thing.
 
Start Time: 6:30 pm; Workout Time: 29 minutes; Calories Burned: 70; Avg Heart Rate: 86.


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 154.2 (+1.0 lb)
Body Fat: 12.4% (-0.1%)


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

Again, the schedule worked great. It's nice knowing what workout you are going to do without looking at the schedule they had set up. I felt pretty good throughout the week.


THOUGHTS ON THE ROUND

After the first few weeks, I wasn't sure I was going to like this. Turns out it works well for where I am physically. It's scaled back from a super intense workout program, but it was tough enough where I could feel results. I especially liked the two Strength workouts. I think I'll be doing it again.

Next, I'm going to do four weeks of Scott Morgan's Motown Express. Combined with the nine weeks I just did, that will give me the normal thirteen week I usually do for a program. 

Monday, November 20, 2023

WEEK OF 11/20/2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Days 50-56

MONDAY - NOVEMBER 20, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength One

Two weeks to go in this round. I designed a schedule for myself, where I rotate some of the workouts every two weeks. I'll do Strength One, Strength Two, and Go With The Flow Yoga every week, The others will be every two weeks. Today was Strength One and it went well. I used 40's on the Lawnmowers and 30's on the Back Rows. All pullups were done via Band Pulldowns. This workout seems to be effective, as I can feel the results days later.

Start Time: 8:15 pm; Workout Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 201; Avg Heart Rate: 102. 


TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 21, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Base Power

Bad balance. My feet were feeling a bit heavy, so things were a bit cumbersome, but I did what I could.

Start Time: 7:25 pm; Workout Time: 46 minutes; Calories Burned: 286; Avg Heart Rate: 102.


WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 22, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength Two

I would say this was one of my better workouts this round. It helps that it is one of my favorites. I pushed myself when I could. I ended up doing around 12 reps on most of the moves. Some I did more. I think I upped my weights on a few moves too.

Start Time: 6:15 pm; Workout Time: 41 minutes; Calories Burned: 308; Avg Heart Rate: 117.


THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Go With The Flow

Thanksgiving Day, but it was a bit stressful and disjointed. It was hard to relax for a yoga session. I got through it, but all I can say is I got through it.

Start Time: 7:40 pm; Workout Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 302; Avg Heart Rate: 101.


FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Everything, Every Muscle, All In One

Not too much to say. I took it one move at a time. I increased my weight on the Lunge, Squat, Lunge move to 20 lb dumbbells.

Start Time: 5:00 pm; Workout Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 299; Avg Heart Rate: 109.


SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 25, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - The Big Sweat

I wasn't feeling great going into the workout. I was feeling a bit winded early and couldn't wait for it to be over.

Start Time: 5:35 pm; Workout Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 242; Avg Heart Rate: 107.


SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Long and Strong

My flexibility was a little better than usual.

Start Time: 9:15 pm; Workout Time: 38 minutes; Calories Burned: 159; Avg Heart Rate: 95.


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 153.2 (-4.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 12.5% (-0.3%)


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

The schedule I set up for this week seemed to work out great. There was a big weight loss. I'm not sure if it was just a one week thing or not.

Monday, November 13, 2023

WEEK OF 11/13/2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Days 43-49

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Butt and Gut

I'm starting to get used to the flow of this one, and am not minding it so much. Of the 16 moves, there are only a few that I don't like (Donkey Kicks, Inch Worm, Head, Shoulder, Knees, Toe taps. They are do-able, however. Todays workout went pretty good.

Start Time: 6:10 pm; Workout Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 210; Avg Heart Rate: 95.


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - HIIT Me Up

Not good today. It seems like there are too many plank moves, which I don't like. Then were a lot of standing moves where you need to move your feet quickly, and those are tough for me. I got through it, and didn't dog it, but overall it wasn't my best.

Start Time: 7:30 pm; Workout Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 173; Avg Heart Rate: 101.


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Long and Strong

I was more relaxed and flexible than usual today, and it felt pretty good. I only did this one a few days ago, so maybe that helped with things.

Start Time: 7:25 pm; Workout Time: 38 minutes; Calories Burned: 132; Avg Heart Rate: 92.


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Everything, Every Muscle, All In One 

It went pretty well. My balance wasn't great, but my attitude was pretty good, so I did my best.

Start Time: 9:00 pm; Workout Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 229; Avg Heart Rate: 99.


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Go With The Flow 

A pretty good session. My mind was right. Felt good and relaxing.

Start Time: 8:50 pm; Workout Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 308; Avg Heart Rate: 101.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - The Big Sweat 

Again, one move at a time, and I got through it without too many problems. Not really a big sweat, but a bit winded. An OK workout.

Start Time: 8:15 pm; Workout Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 230; Avg Heart Rate: 104.


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Ancient Warrior 

I still get frustrated doing this thing. Not because it's hard to do, but because he has so many bullshit moves in it. Maybe if he didn't advertise it as a martial arts workout, I wouldn't have so much of a problem with it.

Start Time: 7:55 pm; Workout Time: 53 minutes; Calories Burned: 343; Avg Heart Rate: 104.


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 157.4 (+0.8 lbs)
Body Fat: 12.8% (+0.1%)


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

Overall, it went well. I do need to eat better, though.

Monday, November 6, 2023

WEEK OF 11/06/2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Days 36-42

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Everything, Every Muscle, All In One

I did what I could. I wasn't dogging anything. I might have been able to go faster on a few of the moves, but my form and balance might have been compromised. A low calorie burn for what I did.

Start Time: 7:05 pm; Workout Time: 44 minutes; Calories Burned: 194; Avg Heart Rate: 93.


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - The Big Sweat

This went OK. I don't get a big sweat because I can't go full blast, but it still gets me a bit winded.

Start Time: 6:40 pm; Workout Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 212; Avg Heart Rate: 99.


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength Two

This is one of my favorite workouts from this program. Shoulders, Biceps, Triceps. I tried to be smart with the weights, usually going heavier when I thought I could handle things.

Start Time: 8:45 pm; Workout Time: 41 minutes; Calories Burned: 280; Avg Heart Rate: 111.


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Go With The Flow

I did this one in today instead of Ancient Warrior, which I'll do tomorrow. I just like doing my Yoga on a Thursday whenever I can. Today was better than usual. 

Start Time: 7:05 pm; Workout Time: 58 minutes; Calories Burned: 254; Avg Heart Rate: 97.


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Ancient Warrior

I still think there are too many goofy moves in this, but I did them. On the second set, I did the Jab, Cross, Hook, Burpee move earlier in the set to get it over with. Finished with the seated crunches, blocks, and jabs, and that worked out OK. I didn't skip any of the burpee moves.

Start Time: 7:45 pm; Workout Time: 53 minutes; Calories Burned: 324; Avg Heart Rate: 102.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Strength One

I like this one too. It's short and sweet. I did band pulldowns instead of pullups.

Start Time: 5:40 pm; Workout Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 217; Avg Heart Rate: 105.


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023 - POWERSYNC60 - Long and Strong

This was relaxing today. I shut off my mind a bit, and did it.

Start Time: 8:00 pm; Workout Time: 38 minutes; Calories Burned: 116; Avg Heart Rate: 89.


SUNDAY WEIGH IN

Weight: 156.6 (+1.0 lb)
Body Fat: 13.7% (+0.2%)


THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

I felt a little bit better about the workouts in general this week, and ended up enjoying them more. I probably got more out of them with that attitude. Feeling good.