MONDAY - DECEMBER 8, 2025 - THE POWER OF 4 - Triple Trouble Challenge
Did 32 pushups and 20 Band Pulldowns on each set. Did an extra 16 pushups at the end to make it an even 400.Start Time: 7:25 pm; Workout Time: 70 minutes; Calories Burned: 270; Avg Heart Rate: 96.
*** Had to take an extended break. New flooring was supposed to have been installed in my home, but it was delayed, and it's sitting in the middle of my workout area ***
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - THE POWER OF 4 - Flash Card Plyo
Finally got my floors finished. I'm picking up where I left off two months ago, so I can finish the round. I wasn't real sharp, but that is usual with plyo routines. I got new vinyl plank floors and was afraid I'd scratch them at first, but after about 6 moves I put down a yoga mat and did the rest of the workout with that It worked OK. I'll need a bit of a wider mat, but I have one. Just have to clean it up a bit. Hadn't recharged heart rate monitor, so no numbers for that.
Start Time: 5:15 pm; Workout Time: 43 minutes; Calories Burned: ???; Avg Heart Rate: ???.
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 11, 2026 - THE POWER OF 4 - Shoulders and Arms Recharge
Last time I did this, about 10 weeks ago, I had upped my weights on a few moves. Because of te long layoff I didn't want to take a chance on straining myself, so I went back to the weights from the round prior to that one. It worked OK. In hindsight, I may have been able to handle the heavier weights, but I think I made the right decision.
Start Time: 6:35 pm; Workout Time: 40 minutes; Calories Burned: 264; Avg Heart Rate: 115.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - THE POWER OF 4 - Don't Skip Yoga
Once again, too long and too redundant. Not relaxing or enjoyable. This was my first time doing it with hardwood under my mat instead of carpet underneath it. I think I like it better that way.
Start Time: 5:25 pm; Workout Time: 67 minutes; Calories Burned: 336; Avg Heart Rate: 102.
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 13, 2026 - THE POWER OF 4 - Primal Flow
This one is pretty much a joke for me. I can't do a lot of the moves fluidly. My body just doesn't move that way anymore. It's a flexibility thing which I'm not sure I'll ever get back. I'm not sure if it's age or my condition or a combination of both, but it's a bit frustrating. Anyways, I do what I can and always work up a good sweat.
Start Time: 6:50 pm; Workout Time: 55 minutes; Calories Burned: 310; Avg Heart Rate: 103.
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - THE POWER OF 4 - Attack and Defend
First time doing it without carpet. I did it in my sticky socks and they worked well.
Start Time: 6:50 pm; Workout Time: 49 minutes; Calories Burned: 308; Avg Heart Rate: 107.
SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 15, 2026 - THE POWER OF 4 - The Power of Core
As with Primal Flow, this one is extra tough and frustration for me, especially the plank moves. Can I do better? Maybe a bit, if my attitude about it was a better.
Start Time: 8:15 pm; Workout Time: 23 minutes; Calories Burned: 104; Avg Heart Rate: 102.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 167.4 (-0.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 15.2% (-0,6%)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
There was about a two month gap where I hadn't worked out. I'm not sure if I'd ever gone that long before, I definitely felt the rustiness.