I just got a new barbell that allows you to clamp dumbbells on the end of it instead of using weight plates. I decided to try using it as one of the chest moves, replacing the pushups I normally do on an upside down bosu ball. I used 25 lb dumbbells, so the weight was 50 lbs total. That's certainly not real heavy, but I didn't want to go too heavy te first time I was using it. I varied my hand widths based on the exercise. It worked out OK. I still need to get used to using it. The rest of the workout went as usual, which was good.
Start Time: 7:40 pm; Workout Time: 57 minutes; Calories Burned: 366; Avg Heart Rate:111.
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 26, 2024 - THE POWER OF 4 - Plyo 30/15
My attitude was good. My balance wasn't. To compensate I used a larger range of motion on the exercises when I could. Some days I don't even try to do that.Today I did.
Start Time: 7:00 pm; Workout Time: 43 minutes; Calories Burned: 227; Avg Heart Rate: 101.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - THE POWER OF 4 - Arms and Abs
I went a bit faster than they did. I made sure my form was good, however. I felt pretty strong throughout. The only decrease I had was on the Rachel Two Situps. My target was 28, which is what I did, then saw I did 32 last time. Not a big deal. Did 12 Bicep Curls (instead of the Heavy Curls move )with 30's relatively easily, so I'm definitely getting stronger there. It wasn't too long ago that I was really struggling with the 30's. Overall, it was a very good workout.
Start Time: 6:00 pm; Workout Time: 42 minutes; Calories Burned: 256; Avg Heart Rate: 109.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - THE POWER OF 4 - Power and Strength Yoga
It's Thanksgiving. I didn't overeat. I was thankful for things in my life, as I usually am. However, I didn't want to face this workout today. My attitude going in was to just endure it and get it done the best I could. I had bought some yoga socks that supposedly were to provide a better grip on the yoga mat and not twist. I used them last week for a shorter yoga routine and thought they might be OK, but with all the vinyasas today, they were sliding and twisting all over the place. I spent much of the routine re-adjusting them. I sat through a few of the moves and rushed through a few of the others because I couldn't deal with all the repetitiveness and pace of this workout. I'm human, I have bad days, and will put it behind me and move on.
Start Time: 6:35 pm; Workout Time: 66 minutes; Calories Burned: 267; Avg Heart Rate: 97.
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 29, 2024 - THE POWER OF 4 - Head to Toe
This isn't one of my favorites. I wasn't in a bad mood, but wasn't looking forward to it. The workout was pretty much a reflection of that. I did work hard on some moves. Others I just went through the motions. I probably did better than I thought, though.
Start Time: 7:05 pm; Workout Time: 56 minutes; Calories Burned: 301; Avg Heart Rate: 103.
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 30, 2024 - THE POWER OF 4 - Kicking and Punching
I felt pretty good going in. I wasn't feeling sluggish at all. About halfway through I noticed myself tiring mentally a little bit, as this is a long workout. I finished up OK. Overall I liked it.
Start Time: 4:50 pm; Workout Time: 69 minutes; Calories Burned: 436; Avg Heart Rate: 110.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2024 - THE POWER OF 4 - Body Scan Meditation
I wish I could get the felling I had the first time I did this workout. I was concentrating on what was going on better back then, and when I was done, I felt amazing. Now, my mind seems to wander a bit. It's still better than jumping around, but I think the purpose is to relax a bit more than I have been lately with it.
Start Time: 6:25 pm; Workout Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 40; Avg Heart Rate: 76.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 169.6 (-0,4 lbs)
Body Fat: 16.7% (+0.8%)
Something doesn't make sense, but I'll just move forward and continue watching what and how I eat.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Some workouts this week (and the other weeks) that aren't my favorites, but I do them anyways. I'm not going to be at my best everyday, but I am proud that I show up, and there are some workouts where I really push myself, especially the strength ones.
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