Waking up at 6:00 am is ridiculously difficult for me... I managed to do it this morning; however, my workout was pretty sad, so I'm going to re-do the whole thing this afternoon. Especially since my legs are my main focus.
I made it through the entire hour of legs and back and even ab ripper (yay!) but I was burning out after a few reps of each exercise from being so tired. Hopefully I get used to this whole being up an hour before sunrise thing. :)
*edit- I just did Legs and Back for a second time today AND rode 5 miles on my bike!! Feeling good!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Day 10 & 11 - Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X, and Yoga?! Oh My!!
I took last night off because I was exhausted to the point where I was not going to be able to perform 110% and I would rather wait until the next day when I can have a quality workout.
I have been staying up until 1:00 or 2:00 am even... I blame it on working out after work so late at night. So... I made the decision to just tough it out and to start getting up at 5:30 am to work out (ouch)... :)
I was off today (until they called me in during the middle of my ab ripper routine) so I made myself get up at 7:15 to work out just to break myself in a little. Tomorrow though; I'm getting up at 6:00 for legs and back.
At least maybe I'll be able to fall asleep easier at night.
As far as week two goes, so far I'm impressed with myself. For the most part, I'm doing more reps than I was during week one... which is pretty damn cool.
I have been staying up until 1:00 or 2:00 am even... I blame it on working out after work so late at night. So... I made the decision to just tough it out and to start getting up at 5:30 am to work out (ouch)... :)
I was off today (until they called me in during the middle of my ab ripper routine) so I made myself get up at 7:15 to work out just to break myself in a little. Tomorrow though; I'm getting up at 6:00 for legs and back.
At least maybe I'll be able to fall asleep easier at night.
As far as week two goes, so far I'm impressed with myself. For the most part, I'm doing more reps than I was during week one... which is pretty damn cool.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Day 9 - PLYOMETRICS!
Wow.
That was serious.
I decided to forget Cardio X and just go for it with Plyometrics and got through the entire thing (injury free!)... :)
I had to take one extra break but I made it through... I'm so excited because I'm sure it will only get easier from here.
Max HR: 182
Avg HR: 161
Calories burned: 474 (?)
I didn't push as hard as I could have because I didn't know what to expect... I didn't want to burn myself out within the first half. I can guarantee I will have burned many more calories in the next round of plyometrics.
Me and my shaky legs are going to get something to eat!!!
That was serious.
I decided to forget Cardio X and just go for it with Plyometrics and got through the entire thing (injury free!)... :)
I had to take one extra break but I made it through... I'm so excited because I'm sure it will only get easier from here.
Max HR: 182
Avg HR: 161
Calories burned: 474 (?)
I didn't push as hard as I could have because I didn't know what to expect... I didn't want to burn myself out within the first half. I can guarantee I will have burned many more calories in the next round of plyometrics.
Me and my shaky legs are going to get something to eat!!!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Day 8 - Blah.
Chest, Back, & Ab Ripper X...
I'm really not feeling working out tonight... Didn't have the best day at work and toward the evening I started to get a headache and feel really tired. I'm just absolutely exhausted.
I'm going to push tonight though, to a point... If I start the workout and I really don't feel up to it I'm going to just start it tomorrow when I'm (hopefully) feeling better.
*edit- Whew. That was tough! I've doubled the amount of weight I used and doubled my reps from week 1 which is great but I did less "chair" pull ups and chin ups than I did week 1.
Long term goal: To be able to do ONE pull up without a chair :-p
Still not feeling well... Hopefully I'm refreshed for tomorrow'sPlyometrics Cardio X.
I'm really not feeling working out tonight... Didn't have the best day at work and toward the evening I started to get a headache and feel really tired. I'm just absolutely exhausted.
I'm going to push tonight though, to a point... If I start the workout and I really don't feel up to it I'm going to just start it tomorrow when I'm (hopefully) feeling better.
*edit- Whew. That was tough! I've doubled the amount of weight I used and doubled my reps from week 1 which is great but I did less "chair" pull ups and chin ups than I did week 1.
Long term goal: To be able to do ONE pull up without a chair :-p
Still not feeling well... Hopefully I'm refreshed for tomorrow's
Monday, March 29, 2010
Day 7 - Stretch X
I was planning on skipping Stretch X tonight like a bad girl, but my coworker explained how helpful it is with sore muscles and recovering so I decided to just bite the bullet and forfeit my night off for some light yoga... I'm so glad I did.
I feel like jelly... I yawned almost continuously through the entire hour because it was so damn relaxing :) Ready for a hot shower and some sleep! :)
Oh, and update on the weight and measurements...
My weight was 130 today... up a few pounds since starting, and my measurements were slightly different as well... I was up about a half inch in my thighs and 3/4 of an inch in my arms (!!!) yet down in my waist and my hips stayed exactly the same. It's only been a week and already making progress. Lovin' it. <3
...Until next time...
I feel like jelly... I yawned almost continuously through the entire hour because it was so damn relaxing :) Ready for a hot shower and some sleep! :)
Oh, and update on the weight and measurements...
My weight was 130 today... up a few pounds since starting, and my measurements were slightly different as well... I was up about a half inch in my thighs and 3/4 of an inch in my arms (!!!) yet down in my waist and my hips stayed exactly the same. It's only been a week and already making progress. Lovin' it. <3
...Until next time...
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Day 6 - Kenpo X
Kenpo X, my favorite workout so far!!
It didn't go by as quickly as I thought it would, but now that I'm all warmed up and stretched out I'm going to take a quick jog around the block just for fun.... especially since I have the day off from p90x tomorrow, I feel like I want to really push it today.
Kenpo X
Max HR: 184
Avg HR: 159
Calories burned: 457
My right upper arm is unusually larger the past few days... I measured it and it's just over 10 inches (that is a whole inch bigger than it was before the chest and back workout on Tuesday)... My right triceps is still pretty sore and swollen... hopefully it goes down before Tuesday (arms and shoulders workout) rolls around.
Quote of the day: "Wesley only bleeds on the inside!"
*edit- That was FANTASTIC! I forgot how much better working out is with music... Slapped on my earbuds and blasted some Prince and took off... Burned just under 200 more calories in a 12 minute jog. Love it. Now I'm going to fix myself a huge salad with lots of veggies and a couple hard boiled eggs for lunch.
*edit #2- Here is (was) my salad :)
It didn't go by as quickly as I thought it would, but now that I'm all warmed up and stretched out I'm going to take a quick jog around the block just for fun.... especially since I have the day off from p90x tomorrow, I feel like I want to really push it today.
Kenpo X
Max HR: 184
Avg HR: 159
Calories burned: 457
My right upper arm is unusually larger the past few days... I measured it and it's just over 10 inches (that is a whole inch bigger than it was before the chest and back workout on Tuesday)... My right triceps is still pretty sore and swollen... hopefully it goes down before Tuesday (arms and shoulders workout) rolls around.
Quote of the day: "Wesley only bleeds on the inside!"
*edit- That was FANTASTIC! I forgot how much better working out is with music... Slapped on my earbuds and blasted some Prince and took off... Burned just under 200 more calories in a 12 minute jog. Love it. Now I'm going to fix myself a huge salad with lots of veggies and a couple hard boiled eggs for lunch.
*edit #2- Here is (was) my salad :)
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