It's been WEEKS since I've done this workout! And wow! It still kills me!
I changed up my resistance bands around the door. The other one just wasn't challenging enough. I went for one of the toughest bands I have - and wow - now THAT'S resistance! Why didn't I START with that one? SO HARD!
So, there's a small concern I have... Now that I'm slimming down, I believe one of the places on my body with the most difference are my feet... but not really in a good way... They are SO vein-y now! And not just veins you can see through the skin like shadowed webs... They're BIG - I-pump-a-lot-of-blood-veins. It's crazy!
Anyway, good workout this morning. I'm looking forward to attacking Plyo tomorrow.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
DAY 56 - Rest
Slowly, I am becoming the laziest fit person I know... Hee hee! Just kidding, but every now and then, it's nice to hibernate and not do much.
So, no stretching for me. Just rest.
So, no stretching for me. Just rest.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
DAY 55 - YogaX
Oooooommmmmmm....
I did my yoga workout this morning - and sweated like no one's business! By the time I got to all the triangle poses, sweat was just dripping off my nose/brow every time I leaned over.
There are only two poses now that I'm still using the yoga block, for everything else that I originally used it for, I'm now able to fully put my hand on the floor and maintain balance.
My seated hamstring stretches are also coming along - I was able to press my nose to my knee on both sides this morning.
I'm turning into Gumby.
I did my yoga workout this morning - and sweated like no one's business! By the time I got to all the triangle poses, sweat was just dripping off my nose/brow every time I leaned over.
There are only two poses now that I'm still using the yoga block, for everything else that I originally used it for, I'm now able to fully put my hand on the floor and maintain balance.
My seated hamstring stretches are also coming along - I was able to press my nose to my knee on both sides this morning.
I'm turning into Gumby.
Friday, March 11, 2011
DAY 54 - CoreX
I was talking to a friend last night and she asked me how P90X was going and if I am still doing all the Superman-Bananas. Being that I do "Core" so seldom during the 90 days, it was funny that she asked me on the eve of a Core workout. The best part is - she complains about it and says that she hates it - but I don't think she's ever done it - just watched her husband do it!! She's cute.
So, yes, I took on Core for the second time this week. And, I know, you're not going to be surprised at this point - but I rocked it!!
I did 10 prison cell push-ups!!!!
And I did 9 Dreya Rolls - without awkwardly pushing myself up off the ground!!
I found the lunges with the arm extensions a little difficult... I'm wondering if it's from my weighted glove action in Kenpo on Wednesday...?
So, yes, I took on Core for the second time this week. And, I know, you're not going to be surprised at this point - but I rocked it!!
I did 10 prison cell push-ups!!!!
And I did 9 Dreya Rolls - without awkwardly pushing myself up off the ground!!
I found the lunges with the arm extensions a little difficult... I'm wondering if it's from my weighted glove action in Kenpo on Wednesday...?
Thursday, March 10, 2011
DAY 53 - StretchyX
Ahhh... StretchyX...
I do enjoy this video... and I'm surprised that I do choose to rest more often than to do Stretchy on Sundays... I love that there's a big focus on the shoulders and the hips. I hold a lot of tension in both places.
And, I'm getting SO good at shoulder stands/plough! It's getting to the point where I can't even remember how or why I found it difficult... :) I guess all I need to do is go back and read a couple of the early entries...
I do enjoy this video... and I'm surprised that I do choose to rest more often than to do Stretchy on Sundays... I love that there's a big focus on the shoulders and the hips. I hold a lot of tension in both places.
And, I'm getting SO good at shoulder stands/plough! It's getting to the point where I can't even remember how or why I found it difficult... :) I guess all I need to do is go back and read a couple of the early entries...
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
DAY 52 - KenpoX
Pretty funny experience this morning... I went to bed and woke up thinking that this morning's workout was YogaX... But I had this feeling of doubt before I started, checked my calendar... KENPOX!
What a mental shift!!!
Although, I have a feeling that if it were the reverse and I was totally expecting Kenpo and it was actually Yoga... I may not have made the shift as easy!
I did a great job through this workout!! I work the weighted gloves through the whole routine and by the end... I could really feel it!! I did a couple of the moves all from one foot - just like Tony! :) Still love "the other" Tony the most in this video. (Well, besides, THE Tony - without which there'd be no direction or jokes...)
What a mental shift!!!
Although, I have a feeling that if it were the reverse and I was totally expecting Kenpo and it was actually Yoga... I may not have made the shift as easy!
I did a great job through this workout!! I work the weighted gloves through the whole routine and by the end... I could really feel it!! I did a couple of the moves all from one foot - just like Tony! :) Still love "the other" Tony the most in this video. (Well, besides, THE Tony - without which there'd be no direction or jokes...)
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
DAY 51 - Core
"Superman! Banana! Superman! Banana!"
There's actually a post by BeachBody on Facebook right now asking people what their favourite Tony Horton phrases are so they can collect ideas on what to put on some of the new P90X gear... At first I was only thinking about the ones that would make sense to anyone who'd see it... (Or at least *some* sense) But then realized how powerful it was as I was going through the posted responses from others - quoting some of my favourite lines - and how ALL P90X grads have this inside scoop... They've all worked out with Tony, one-on-one for 90 days. Interesting how one of the most solitary workout programs out there can unite thousands of people...
Core was good this morning... It's hard to find a complaint about Core. There are some things that I still find challenging (bouncing back up from Dreya rolls - top of the list), but this is one of the few workouts that you RARELY do throughout all 90 days, so how can I give it any flack...? ;)
BTW - feeling much better today. Happy International Women's Day!
There's actually a post by BeachBody on Facebook right now asking people what their favourite Tony Horton phrases are so they can collect ideas on what to put on some of the new P90X gear... At first I was only thinking about the ones that would make sense to anyone who'd see it... (Or at least *some* sense) But then realized how powerful it was as I was going through the posted responses from others - quoting some of my favourite lines - and how ALL P90X grads have this inside scoop... They've all worked out with Tony, one-on-one for 90 days. Interesting how one of the most solitary workout programs out there can unite thousands of people...
Core was good this morning... It's hard to find a complaint about Core. There are some things that I still find challenging (bouncing back up from Dreya rolls - top of the list), but this is one of the few workouts that you RARELY do throughout all 90 days, so how can I give it any flack...? ;)
BTW - feeling much better today. Happy International Women's Day!
Monday, March 7, 2011
DAY 50 - YogaX
The start of recovery week... Almost didn't happen...
I woke up this morning with horrible cramps. Horrible. And I didn't want to get up. I didn't want to wake up. I didn't want to uncurl from my fetal position. But... with the faint hope that it would make me feel better - I went for it. Even as I was starting the video... I just wanted to go back to bed. I had to broker a deal with myself that I had to get through the first 20 minutes first...
Well, I did, and then I just kept going. Why not?
Unfortunately, fitness and diet don't play as big of a role in my monthly cycle as I had hoped. (And no, I don't care if you're reading this and your a boy - suck it up, this is something we experience monthly in order to keep our civilization alive)
So, from all the superhero moments I've had - weights lifted, push-ups executed... Today was one of the biggest achievements yet! And all I had to do to earn it was get out of bed!!!
I woke up this morning with horrible cramps. Horrible. And I didn't want to get up. I didn't want to wake up. I didn't want to uncurl from my fetal position. But... with the faint hope that it would make me feel better - I went for it. Even as I was starting the video... I just wanted to go back to bed. I had to broker a deal with myself that I had to get through the first 20 minutes first...
Well, I did, and then I just kept going. Why not?
Unfortunately, fitness and diet don't play as big of a role in my monthly cycle as I had hoped. (And no, I don't care if you're reading this and your a boy - suck it up, this is something we experience monthly in order to keep our civilization alive)
So, from all the superhero moments I've had - weights lifted, push-ups executed... Today was one of the biggest achievements yet! And all I had to do to earn it was get out of bed!!!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
DAY 48 - KenpoX
Before I forget - again - let me tell you what happened yesterday! I broke my resistance band. In half. Two pieces.
It was the band that I had looped around the door for pull-ups. So, I have a feeling it got squeezed between the door and the jam... I put up another resistance band to replace it - it has like a "sleeve" over it... So, I was thinking it could protect it from the same fate... however... The "sleeve" prevents it from being extended really far... So, I'm going to need to learn a whole new stance/positioning arrangement so that I can find the "burn" with this one... Or replace it. My other bands are Beachbody ones, and I'm more protective of them - because they're like Minushka dolls... they get gradually harder... So I don't want to miss a "step" in that graduation... Anyway, I have time to work it out - next week is RECOVERY WEEK again! (Already?! I know... I thought the same thing.)
Kenpo this morning was good. I spent the first part trying to really focus on my knees and the depth of my "fight" stance. The second part, I focused on my arms, and even grabbed my weighted gloves from TurboJam and did the rest of the video wearing them. It gave an nice extra level of resistance. I liked that.
It was the band that I had looped around the door for pull-ups. So, I have a feeling it got squeezed between the door and the jam... I put up another resistance band to replace it - it has like a "sleeve" over it... So, I was thinking it could protect it from the same fate... however... The "sleeve" prevents it from being extended really far... So, I'm going to need to learn a whole new stance/positioning arrangement so that I can find the "burn" with this one... Or replace it. My other bands are Beachbody ones, and I'm more protective of them - because they're like Minushka dolls... they get gradually harder... So I don't want to miss a "step" in that graduation... Anyway, I have time to work it out - next week is RECOVERY WEEK again! (Already?! I know... I thought the same thing.)
Kenpo this morning was good. I spent the first part trying to really focus on my knees and the depth of my "fight" stance. The second part, I focused on my arms, and even grabbed my weighted gloves from TurboJam and did the rest of the video wearing them. It gave an nice extra level of resistance. I liked that.
Friday, March 4, 2011
DAY 47 - Legs & back
It was quite a difference this morning - doing the workout this morning compared to last Friday! Better concentration > better balance > better workout. Good times!
I was still feeling my arms today from my workout on Wednesday.
And I'm already feeling my legs from this morning!
I was still feeling my arms today from my workout on Wednesday.
And I'm already feeling my legs from this morning!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
DAY 46 - Yoga
I am a yoga master.
I know I've mentioned this before - but I can't believe how quickly your body temperature rises when doing this yoga video. I started with a polar fleece sweater done right up to my chin - and I was still cold. (Part of me wishing I was still in my warm bed... the other part of me thinking about grabbing a blanket off the couch) and then about 6 mins in... zipper goes down...10 mins in... sweater off... 20 mins in... turn a fan on...
Seriously! It's incredible.
Did a great job this morning. My focus was on sinking into everything deeper by using my breath. And, I could really notice a difference.
Right now... my biceps are really sore from yesterday's workout!
Feels good being closer to the END of the program now instead of the start!
I know I've mentioned this before - but I can't believe how quickly your body temperature rises when doing this yoga video. I started with a polar fleece sweater done right up to my chin - and I was still cold. (Part of me wishing I was still in my warm bed... the other part of me thinking about grabbing a blanket off the couch) and then about 6 mins in... zipper goes down...10 mins in... sweater off... 20 mins in... turn a fan on...
Seriously! It's incredible.
Did a great job this morning. My focus was on sinking into everything deeper by using my breath. And, I could really notice a difference.
Right now... my biceps are really sore from yesterday's workout!
Feels good being closer to the END of the program now instead of the start!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
DAY 45 - Back & biceps
HALF-WAY!!!!
WOOT! WOOT!!!
I am so proud of myself for making it to the half-way point without missing a day!!! Hopefully I can get through the rest of the program maintaining my perfect attendance!
This morning's workout was SERIOUS. I pushed further on each set. I was really impressed with some of the reps I got through. Yes, definitely a day I was calling myself a superhero!!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
DAY 44 - Plyo
Movin' and groovin' workout.
My brother, B2X, hates this workout! And I love it!
This morning I totally pushed it - and I did all of the knee tuck jumps and *almost* all of the rockstar hops!!! This is INCREDIBLE! So proud of myself!
Awesome.
And... I don't know if you've noticed... but tomorrow is the HALF-WAY POINT! WOOT! WOOT!
My brother, B2X, hates this workout! And I love it!
This morning I totally pushed it - and I did all of the knee tuck jumps and *almost* all of the rockstar hops!!! This is INCREDIBLE! So proud of myself!
Awesome.
And... I don't know if you've noticed... but tomorrow is the HALF-WAY POINT! WOOT! WOOT!
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