That is officially 3 weeks!! I am pretty geeked about finishing off this first month because it means I am one step closer to getting done with this friggin program. Seriously this has been a very tough regimen to keep up. The funny thing is I don't think I understand just how easy this has been compared to what's awaits me in month 2.
So another round of Plyo today but unfortunately I had to cut it short because I had dinner with the family...fish tacos. Not too bad for me, don't worry. I did the warm up and the first circuit so I still worked my ass off.
Tomorrow I begin my final week of month 1! Unfortunately I have to do Pure Cardio/Cardio Abs twice and that is never good. At least I will get a recovery week after this but the monster that is month 2 is patiently waiting. Oh well...I have to do it.
"tough mudder...tough mudder...tough mudder..."
Showing posts with label Plyometric Cardio Circuit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Plyometric Cardio Circuit. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Insanity Day 16: Plyometric Cardio Circuit
My chins and ankles have been very sore today so I was not looking forward to the ol' Plyo Circuit. I had some improvements on the warm up as I am able to get through the first two sequences without stopping. The third one is still a challenge though.
During the workout proper, I was concentrating on being able to complete certain moves and not taking as many breaks as I have in the past. I was able to complete suicides, Mountain Climbers, Jabs, Uppercuts, and Power Strikes in full. No breaks and with full reps. That being said, the Power Squats are just brutal and the Level 1 Drills are always a bitch. I was able to do a few more drills before I had to take a break so at least I am making some progress. The main thing is that these fit assholes in the video are stopping for breaks during that sequence so you can't tell me I'm supposed to be any different.
Overall I felt pretty good about the workout but my legs took a beating. They don't hurt now but I am going to put ice on them. It was hell during the workout. So anyways, I am about to sit down and watch Halloween since it is that time of the season. This weekend is my friends housewarming party and it will be the first time I have been able to drink since my wife and I started this sabbatical in September. I probably won't drink much considering I don't want to miss a workout day. Tomorrow is fucking Pure Cardio and Abs again...bleh.
During the workout proper, I was concentrating on being able to complete certain moves and not taking as many breaks as I have in the past. I was able to complete suicides, Mountain Climbers, Jabs, Uppercuts, and Power Strikes in full. No breaks and with full reps. That being said, the Power Squats are just brutal and the Level 1 Drills are always a bitch. I was able to do a few more drills before I had to take a break so at least I am making some progress. The main thing is that these fit assholes in the video are stopping for breaks during that sequence so you can't tell me I'm supposed to be any different.
Overall I felt pretty good about the workout but my legs took a beating. They don't hurt now but I am going to put ice on them. It was hell during the workout. So anyways, I am about to sit down and watch Halloween since it is that time of the season. This weekend is my friends housewarming party and it will be the first time I have been able to drink since my wife and I started this sabbatical in September. I probably won't drink much considering I don't want to miss a workout day. Tomorrow is fucking Pure Cardio and Abs again...bleh.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Insanity Day 10: Plyometric Cardio Circuit
Man, these days are just flying by aren't they?! I was wrong about today's workout. My body was hoping for Cardio Recovery and instead I got Plyo Cardio Circuit. So Day 10 was more of the same, more squats, more stupid warm ups, and more Level 1 drills. I am not going to say that I'm getting used to this workout because frankly it would be a bold faced lie. I have to stop for water and catch my breath a lot. Watching the people in the video struggling through the exercises confirms that it doesn't matter whether I am out of shape or not, these workouts are Insanely tough (did you get what I did there?)
You know what the toughest thing is? Getting home from work and having to jump right into the warm up. Sure, the Level 1 drills are an abomination, but having to bust my ass for 8 minutes immediately after pushing play is just rough. Honestly, I just hate the warm ups...but of course that is me just bitching.
Good news of the day is that I lost 2 lbs! I'm sitting at 201 now and I know that every day brings me closer to my goal. I am hoping to be around 180 by the time I'm done with Insanity.
My wife made vegetarian stuffed cabbage which was friggin' amazing! I scarfed down 5 before I went into a food coma. Which reminds me, it's time for bed. See you tomorrow for Cardio Recovery......for real this time.
You know what the toughest thing is? Getting home from work and having to jump right into the warm up. Sure, the Level 1 drills are an abomination, but having to bust my ass for 8 minutes immediately after pushing play is just rough. Honestly, I just hate the warm ups...but of course that is me just bitching.
Good news of the day is that I lost 2 lbs! I'm sitting at 201 now and I know that every day brings me closer to my goal. I am hoping to be around 180 by the time I'm done with Insanity.
My wife made vegetarian stuffed cabbage which was friggin' amazing! I scarfed down 5 before I went into a food coma. Which reminds me, it's time for bed. See you tomorrow for Cardio Recovery......for real this time.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Insanity Day 7: Plyometric Cardio Circuit...yayy!
After my lost weekend I was finally able to complete week 1 yesterday. Day 7 was the return of Plyometric Cardio Circuit and that means more Level 1 circuit...errr.
The good news is that I can complete some of the moves (Mountain Climbers, High Knees, Suicides) with no breaks. That is a definite improvement from the first day. Its also easier for me to do this workout now that I understand the exercises and how they flow together. I am able to anticipate what comes next and I can adjust my intensity accordingly. If I know that a tougher exercise is coming up, I can back off the current one to give myself a little extra energy. Now, while this might seem like a good idea in theory, it still doesn't mean that I am able to complete the hard moves. Certainly not the Level 1 circuit.
That damn Level 1 circuit is a friggin' beast. Two minutes of hell repeated three times...I hate it. The day I can actually keep up with Shaun T and his minions during this move will be a very happy day for me.
After the workout I checked the scale, which I don't do that often, and saw that I lost a pound....not that big of a deal but I will take any weight loss at this point. I am currently 203 lbs. and my goal is around 180. If I can keep up the intensity during these workouts, I see no reason why I won't get there.
Week 1 is complete! Overall a tough week of soreness and getting used to the rigors of this program. Just like P90X, if you can get through the first two weeks of the program then you are past the hardest part. All of the workouts, even my recovery day, were very challenging and it takes every ounce of determination (and sweat) in my body to complete. One day at a time...
I will probably add a section to the blog that displays the results of my fitness tests every other week. These tests are meant to show the improvements I make as I go through the program. My second fitness test will be next week so I need to bust my ass this week in preparation. Later!
The good news is that I can complete some of the moves (Mountain Climbers, High Knees, Suicides) with no breaks. That is a definite improvement from the first day. Its also easier for me to do this workout now that I understand the exercises and how they flow together. I am able to anticipate what comes next and I can adjust my intensity accordingly. If I know that a tougher exercise is coming up, I can back off the current one to give myself a little extra energy. Now, while this might seem like a good idea in theory, it still doesn't mean that I am able to complete the hard moves. Certainly not the Level 1 circuit.
That damn Level 1 circuit is a friggin' beast. Two minutes of hell repeated three times...I hate it. The day I can actually keep up with Shaun T and his minions during this move will be a very happy day for me.
After the workout I checked the scale, which I don't do that often, and saw that I lost a pound....not that big of a deal but I will take any weight loss at this point. I am currently 203 lbs. and my goal is around 180. If I can keep up the intensity during these workouts, I see no reason why I won't get there.
Week 1 is complete! Overall a tough week of soreness and getting used to the rigors of this program. Just like P90X, if you can get through the first two weeks of the program then you are past the hardest part. All of the workouts, even my recovery day, were very challenging and it takes every ounce of determination (and sweat) in my body to complete. One day at a time...
I will probably add a section to the blog that displays the results of my fitness tests every other week. These tests are meant to show the improvements I make as I go through the program. My second fitness test will be next week so I need to bust my ass this week in preparation. Later!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Insanity Day 2: Plyometric Cardio Circuit
Just so you know, there is a fitness test you are supposed to do before you begin the workouts proper. I completed the test back in August and I didn't feel like doing it again for, most likely, the same results. Needless to say I could complete the exercises but I know that I have a long way to go before I get better at them.
Anyways, DAY 2! I setup the spare bedroom for this program because it receives good airflow and the carpet is easy on the joints. The first real workout is Plyometric Cardio Circuit. The word "Plyometric" sends a shiver down my spine due to it's appearance in P90X.
I guess when you purchase a workout program called "INSANITY" you would be foolish if you didn't know what you were getting yourself into. The first five minutes of the workout introduced me to what interval training is. Periods of high intensity, ass-kicking, sweat-inducing moves followed by a measly 30 second break for water. I mean holy SHIT...the friggin' warm up is brutal! The intervals usually have 4-5 moves that you do in succession for 30 seconds each. After the aforementioned 30 second water break, you repeat the same sequence of moves, only this time at a faster tempo. One more break and then you repeat again at maximum speed.
I was a mess by the end of the warm up with about 25 minutes to go. 25 brutal minutes of various squats, jumps, and the dreaded circuit #1. Think lots of push ups, with jumps in between, and in/out ab moves. At a minute and repeated three times along with the other moves not mentioned, this sucker is a killer.
The scary thing is as I was watching the video, the people that are working out (who are extremely fit by the way) are friggin' dying. They're taking breaks during the moves, drinking tons of water, and all I'm thinking is "I'm screwed." If they're having such a hard time and they look like that, how is there any hope for me?! The simple answer is that there never was any hope but I can only do these moves at my speed for now and maybe down the line I will improve. I guess we will see.
Anyways, DAY 2! I setup the spare bedroom for this program because it receives good airflow and the carpet is easy on the joints. The first real workout is Plyometric Cardio Circuit. The word "Plyometric" sends a shiver down my spine due to it's appearance in P90X.
I guess when you purchase a workout program called "INSANITY" you would be foolish if you didn't know what you were getting yourself into. The first five minutes of the workout introduced me to what interval training is. Periods of high intensity, ass-kicking, sweat-inducing moves followed by a measly 30 second break for water. I mean holy SHIT...the friggin' warm up is brutal! The intervals usually have 4-5 moves that you do in succession for 30 seconds each. After the aforementioned 30 second water break, you repeat the same sequence of moves, only this time at a faster tempo. One more break and then you repeat again at maximum speed.
I was a mess by the end of the warm up with about 25 minutes to go. 25 brutal minutes of various squats, jumps, and the dreaded circuit #1. Think lots of push ups, with jumps in between, and in/out ab moves. At a minute and repeated three times along with the other moves not mentioned, this sucker is a killer.
The scary thing is as I was watching the video, the people that are working out (who are extremely fit by the way) are friggin' dying. They're taking breaks during the moves, drinking tons of water, and all I'm thinking is "I'm screwed." If they're having such a hard time and they look like that, how is there any hope for me?! The simple answer is that there never was any hope but I can only do these moves at my speed for now and maybe down the line I will improve. I guess we will see.
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