I was supposed to do Max Cardio Conditioning & Cardio Abs today... but I didn't!
Instead I went to the gym and did some running and walking on the treadmill. So relaxing. One of my favorite things to do.
Walking
:: Total Time: 17 minutes
:: Total Distance: 1 mile
:: Average speed: 3.5 mph
:: Calories burned: ~ 100 kcal
Treadmill Times
:: Total Time: 59 minutes
:: Total Distance: 4.6 miles
:: Minimum Speed: 3.5 mph
:: Maximum Speed: 8.5 mph
:: Minimum Incline: 0
:: Maximum Incline: 5.0
:: Calories burned: 510 kcal
Feel so much better! Putting off Insanity until tomorrow!
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Day 44: Max Interval Circuit + Walk/Run
Pre-Insanity, it's walking time!
Walk / Run
Total time: 35 minutes
Walk time: ~ 30 min
Run time: ~5 min
Total distance: 2 miles
Walk distance: 1.5 miles
Run distance: .5 miles
Calories burned: ~200 kcal
It's Insanity tiiiimeeee...!
Max Interval Circuit
Wow! Today was ultra fun! For some reason... exercises seemed easier! I was still tired, but I found with myself with more energy during certain exercises that were really tough the week before. I also surprised myself with my endurance.
Warm-up
The switch kicks and side to side abs usually kill me during the warm-up. Today I was able to do both exercises during a majority of the time. That surprised me a lot! Maybe because of the accomplishment felt from the warm-up, my workout intervals were pushed hard. I dug deeper! lol XD
Let's switch up the reviews! Let's review the workout by interval!
Interval #1
:: Pedal runs + 4 lunges / Ski abs + Push-up Jacks + In-out abs + Oblique Push-ups / Power Strikes / Frog Jumps
Wooo! My first set was awesome! Was able to complete almost all repetitions! Then came set 2... and set 3! I did pretty awesome during this. I was surprised I was able to do so many Frog Jumps. Most trouble was with the Push-up jacks and Oblique push-ups!
Interval #2
:: 4 High Hooks + 4 Low Hooks + 4 Jumpropes / High-Knee with Oblique Twist / Hi-Lo Jabs with Squats / Floor Switch Kicks
Don't know what I ate/drank or if I was spiked with something... but my Jump Ropes were awesome today! I did every single repetition and during the second and third set, I actually was ahead of Shaun T's count. I was awesome! Surprisingly the Floor Switch Kicks weren't as bad as last week. I was actually able to jump instead of just kicking! I gave a goal of 20 switch kicks before I was allowed to take a break. I was happy with my second interval!
Interval #3
:: Side Suicide Jumps / Squat Hooks / Full Body Drills / Plank Punches
The Side Suicide Jumps weren't so bad today! Surprisingly the Squat Hooks were. I always laugh when they when they show the shaved head guy doing this exercise (I think in set 2?). Oh maaan... Full Body Drills. Those moving push-ups! I don't even remember doing them. I was pretty beat by then, but had to really dig. I was surprised how hard I was able to push through Plank Punches!
Good workout today!
After Insanity, it was time for more walking/running! Half and half. Legs felt pretty jello-y after Insanity today!
Walk / Run 2
Total time: 15 minutes
Walk time: ~ 10 min
Run time: ~5 min
Total distance: 1 mile
Walk distance: .5 miles
Run distance: .5 miles
Calories burned: ~100 kcal
Tomorrow is Max Plyometric Intervals (I think!) Too lazy to look at the calendar. XD Did awesome today though! Gonna work hard tomorrow!
Walk / Run
Total time: 35 minutes
Walk time: ~ 30 min
Run time: ~5 min
Total distance: 2 miles
Walk distance: 1.5 miles
Run distance: .5 miles
Calories burned: ~200 kcal
It's Insanity tiiiimeeee...!
Max Interval Circuit
Wow! Today was ultra fun! For some reason... exercises seemed easier! I was still tired, but I found with myself with more energy during certain exercises that were really tough the week before. I also surprised myself with my endurance.
Warm-up
The switch kicks and side to side abs usually kill me during the warm-up. Today I was able to do both exercises during a majority of the time. That surprised me a lot! Maybe because of the accomplishment felt from the warm-up, my workout intervals were pushed hard. I dug deeper! lol XD
Let's switch up the reviews! Let's review the workout by interval!
Interval #1
:: Pedal runs + 4 lunges / Ski abs + Push-up Jacks + In-out abs + Oblique Push-ups / Power Strikes / Frog Jumps
Wooo! My first set was awesome! Was able to complete almost all repetitions! Then came set 2... and set 3! I did pretty awesome during this. I was surprised I was able to do so many Frog Jumps. Most trouble was with the Push-up jacks and Oblique push-ups!
Interval #2
:: 4 High Hooks + 4 Low Hooks + 4 Jumpropes / High-Knee with Oblique Twist / Hi-Lo Jabs with Squats / Floor Switch Kicks
Don't know what I ate/drank or if I was spiked with something... but my Jump Ropes were awesome today! I did every single repetition and during the second and third set, I actually was ahead of Shaun T's count. I was awesome! Surprisingly the Floor Switch Kicks weren't as bad as last week. I was actually able to jump instead of just kicking! I gave a goal of 20 switch kicks before I was allowed to take a break. I was happy with my second interval!
Interval #3
:: Side Suicide Jumps / Squat Hooks / Full Body Drills / Plank Punches
The Side Suicide Jumps weren't so bad today! Surprisingly the Squat Hooks were. I always laugh when they when they show the shaved head guy doing this exercise (I think in set 2?). Oh maaan... Full Body Drills. Those moving push-ups! I don't even remember doing them. I was pretty beat by then, but had to really dig. I was surprised how hard I was able to push through Plank Punches!
Good workout today!
After Insanity, it was time for more walking/running! Half and half. Legs felt pretty jello-y after Insanity today!
Walk / Run 2
Total time: 15 minutes
Walk time: ~ 10 min
Run time: ~5 min
Total distance: 1 mile
Walk distance: .5 miles
Run distance: .5 miles
Calories burned: ~100 kcal
Tomorrow is Max Plyometric Intervals (I think!) Too lazy to look at the calendar. XD Did awesome today though! Gonna work hard tomorrow!
Friday, October 8, 2010
Day 31: Walking, running, strength, and more walking and running
So hungry!
After work, I headed to the school gym to get my GTL on! Well, just the "G" part. Get my "gymmin" on!
Here's the workout breakdown!
Treadmill times!
(pre-lifting)
Total time: 29:51 min
Minimum speed: 3.5 mph
Maximum speed: 8.5 mph
Total distance: 2.5 miles
Total calories: 275 kcal
I did this much before lifting. I wanted to make sure that I warmed-up properly. But not exert myself too much before lifting. I ran 1:1 intervals of [ 1 lap walking : 1 lap running ]. During my running portions, I would begin my run at 5.5 (or 6.0) mph, and each ~30 sec I would increase the speed to 6.0, 6.7, 7.2, 7.5, 8.0, or 8.5. The increase in speed varied on my mood.
Weight Training
I know! I was on that treadmill for a while. But! I was watching Cesar Milan rehabilitate dogs in Australia on The Dog Whisperer! I really wanted to know what happened. I love watching this show! It's almost like Cesar Milan has a magic power to talk to dogs and understand them. I want a magic power. Although I don't know what it would be. Maybe Jean Grey's power... maybe!
After work, I headed to the school gym to get my GTL on! Well, just the "G" part. Get my "gymmin" on!
Here's the workout breakdown!
(pre-lifting)
Total time: 29:51 min
Minimum speed: 3.5 mph
Maximum speed: 8.5 mph
Total distance: 2.5 miles
Total calories: 275 kcal
I did this much before lifting. I wanted to make sure that I warmed-up properly. But not exert myself too much before lifting. I ran 1:1 intervals of [ 1 lap walking : 1 lap running ]. During my running portions, I would begin my run at 5.5 (or 6.0) mph, and each ~30 sec I would increase the speed to 6.0, 6.7, 7.2, 7.5, 8.0, or 8.5. The increase in speed varied on my mood.
Weight Training
- Exercise: Lat Pulldowns (wide cable)
- Set 1: 10 reps x 50 lbs
- Set 2: 8 reps x 60 lbs
- Set 3: 6 reps x 75 lbs (so weak! T_T)
- Exercise: Seated rows (hi-lo cable)
- Set 1: 10 reps x 40 lbs
- Set 2: 8 reps x 50 lbs
- Set 3: 6 reps x 60 lbs
- Exercise: Dead Lifts (barbell)
- Set 1: 10 reps x 45 lbs
- Set 2: 10 reps x 55 lbs
- Set 3: 10 reps x 65 lbs
- Exercise: One-Armed Rows (dumbbell)
- Set 1: 10 reps x 17.5 lbs
- Set 2: 10 reps x 20 lbs
- Exercise: Back Extensions on Roman Chair
- Sets x reps x weight: 3 x 15 x BW (body weight)
A similar workout from Tuesday's workout. The main difference is that I didn't do close-grip lat pulldowns. I wanted to, but the machines I wanted to use were taken. =( Next time!
So back onto the treadmill again!
Treadmill times!
(post-lifting)
Total time: 50:00 min
Minimum speed: 3.5 mph
Maximum speed: 6.0 mph
Total distance: 3.51 miles
Total calories: 393 kcal
I know! I was on that treadmill for a while. But! I was watching Cesar Milan rehabilitate dogs in Australia on The Dog Whisperer! I really wanted to know what happened. I love watching this show! It's almost like Cesar Milan has a magic power to talk to dogs and understand them. I want a magic power. Although I don't know what it would be. Maybe Jean Grey's power... maybe!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Day 28: Rest day = not rest day by Gymmin it up!
Today's a rest day!
Starting tomorrow is "Core Cardio & Balance"... so I think it's going to be a "relaxation week"... (maybe.)
I wrote a little bit on supercompensation early on in the program... so now to write about the purpose of the "Cord Cardio & Balance" week!
The purpose of this upcoming week is to rest. Rest rest rest! Your body needs to rest in order to heal and repair itself. So the first 3 weeks of Insanity is tough, pounding, grilling, pushing you harder, faster, stronger. By the end of week 3... you really feel beat down.
Without rest, your body will continue to be beat down... and performance won't go up.
If you do rest... then your body will come back even stronger! This is called supercompensation.
Today I wasn't very good though... not resting. LOL. Going against the agenda! But! I really want to work out my back. One of my goals is to get in better shape for pole fitness! So here's today's gym workout!
Treadmill
Warm-up time: 30 minutes
After workout time: 40 minutes
Total time: 70 minutes
Total distance: 5.25 miles
Minimum speed: 3.5 mph
Maximum speed: 8.0 mph
Calories burned: ~570 kcal
Weight Training
Starting tomorrow is "Core Cardio & Balance"... so I think it's going to be a "relaxation week"... (maybe.)
I wrote a little bit on supercompensation early on in the program... so now to write about the purpose of the "Cord Cardio & Balance" week!
The purpose of this upcoming week is to rest. Rest rest rest! Your body needs to rest in order to heal and repair itself. So the first 3 weeks of Insanity is tough, pounding, grilling, pushing you harder, faster, stronger. By the end of week 3... you really feel beat down.
Without rest, your body will continue to be beat down... and performance won't go up.
If you do rest... then your body will come back even stronger! This is called supercompensation.
Thanks wikipedia! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercompensation
Treadmill
Warm-up time: 30 minutes
After workout time: 40 minutes
Total time: 70 minutes
Total distance: 5.25 miles
Minimum speed: 3.5 mph
Maximum speed: 8.0 mph
Calories burned: ~570 kcal
Weight Training
- Exercise: Back extensions on Roman chair
- Sets x reps x weight: 3 x 15 x BW (body weight)
- Lat Pulldowns (wide cable)
- Set 1: 12 reps x 50 lbs
- Set 2: 10 reps x 60 lbs
- Set 3: 8 reps x 70 lbs
- Seated Rows (cable)
- Set 1: 12 reps x 40 lbs
- Set 2: 10 reps x 50 lbs
- Set 3: 8 reps x 60 lbs
- Dead Lifts (with barbell)
- Set 1: 12 reps x 40 lbs
- Set 2: 10 reps x 55 lbs
- Set 3: 10 reps x 65 lbs
- One-arm Rows (with dumbbell)
- Set 1: 12 reps x 17.5 lbs
- Set 2: 10 reps x 20 lbs
- Lat Pulldowns (close grip machine)
- Set 1: 12 reps x 50 lbs
- Set 2: 12 reps x 60 lbs
Then hopped back onto the treadmill... and finished it up!
Tired! Home to cook it up! Tomorrow is the first day of Core Cardio & Balance!!!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Day 24: Running + Plyometric Cardio Circuit + Walking
Today was an active day!!!
It's Friday, so that means working and doing a seated aerobics class. It is not very vigorous (since it is for assisted living seniors and seniors with Alzheimer's), but it is something. Right after work, off to school for some running!
Running: Treadmill times at school!
~ Average speed: 5.8 mph
~ Minimum speed: 3.5 mph (1 min walk in between miles)
~ Maximum speed: 8.5 mph
~ Total time: 23 min, 37 sec
~ Total distance: 2.29 miles
~ Calories burned: 266 kcal
Then it was time for some Insanity at home!!!
Plyometric Cardio Circuit: Fun workout. 2nd most difficult from Month 1.
Today's workout was FUN! I was really pumped up to do it. Maybe it was the strange weather... driving in the OC with full sunshine while it was raining and pouring cats and dogs. Also very humid today. California (where I am) is usually very dry (which I like). T_T for humidity.
But! Today I was pumped up! As soon as I arrived home, it was onto Insanity.
Exercises I enjoyed:
My favorite parts are the "extras" Shaun T throws in at the end of the 3rd set of each exercise circuit. The first set ends with "scissor jumps" (in which you switch your feet forward and backward like a pair of scissors), followed by "wide football sprints"... I've mentioned these before. LOVE!
The second set ends with jab punches, Cross Jacks, uppercuts, and palm strikes. Fun times. I have so much fun with these. Cross Jacks are nice because I get sick of being in the push-up plank position by then, so jumping around is fun.
Exercises with difficulty:
I always have a couple exercises that kill me. Today was the same as always...! Level 1 drills! It's the push-ups! Just fatigued out. Then this makes it difficult to do "ski abs" and "in-outs abs" since they're both in push-up plank position the entire time. UGH. wah.
Night-time = fair times... so lots of walking. Brisk walking too. I hate being stuck behind slow moving people. We were also on a mission to find Clam Chowder. We arrived at the fair about 9:00p... found the chowder at 11:20p!!! But! We found it!
Walking:
We were seriously walking like mad people searching for that chowder. 2 people on a mission! Mission success!
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So I would rank the difficulty level of the main 3 workout DVDs of Month 1 Insanity like so:
Most difficult: Pure Cardio ~ NON-STOP craziness
Medium: Plyometric Cardio Circuit
Least difficult: Cardio Power & Resistance
Maybe Plyo Cardio Circuit and Cardio Power & Resistance are about tied? Maybe.
I think I might be getting used to DVDs... I still am tired while doing it... but maybe the shock factor is gone. I know what exercises are coming next so I am mentally prepared to perform. It isn't like the first week when my body was saying "What are you doing to me???" Now it knows.
Pure Cardio is the only one with so many exercises, that I forget what's coming next since there is no break and the next exercise keeps coming.
Getting late and need to be up early!!!
Tomorrow is Cardio Recovery! Yay!
It's Friday, so that means working and doing a seated aerobics class. It is not very vigorous (since it is for assisted living seniors and seniors with Alzheimer's), but it is something. Right after work, off to school for some running!
~ Average speed: 5.8 mph
~ Minimum speed: 3.5 mph (1 min walk in between miles)
~ Maximum speed: 8.5 mph
~ Total time: 23 min, 37 sec
~ Total distance: 2.29 miles
~ Calories burned: 266 kcal
Then it was time for some Insanity at home!!!
Plyometric Cardio Circuit: Fun workout. 2nd most difficult from Month 1.
Today's workout was FUN! I was really pumped up to do it. Maybe it was the strange weather... driving in the OC with full sunshine while it was raining and pouring cats and dogs. Also very humid today. California (where I am) is usually very dry (which I like). T_T for humidity.
But! Today I was pumped up! As soon as I arrived home, it was onto Insanity.
Exercises I enjoyed:
My favorite parts are the "extras" Shaun T throws in at the end of the 3rd set of each exercise circuit. The first set ends with "scissor jumps" (in which you switch your feet forward and backward like a pair of scissors), followed by "wide football sprints"... I've mentioned these before. LOVE!
The second set ends with jab punches, Cross Jacks, uppercuts, and palm strikes. Fun times. I have so much fun with these. Cross Jacks are nice because I get sick of being in the push-up plank position by then, so jumping around is fun.
Exercises with difficulty:
I always have a couple exercises that kill me. Today was the same as always...! Level 1 drills! It's the push-ups! Just fatigued out. Then this makes it difficult to do "ski abs" and "in-outs abs" since they're both in push-up plank position the entire time. UGH. wah.
Night-time = fair times... so lots of walking. Brisk walking too. I hate being stuck behind slow moving people. We were also on a mission to find Clam Chowder. We arrived at the fair about 9:00p... found the chowder at 11:20p!!! But! We found it!
Walking:
~ Total time: ~1.5 hours?
~ Total distance: ~4 miles
~ Calories burned: ~400 kcal
We were seriously walking like mad people searching for that chowder. 2 people on a mission! Mission success!
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So I would rank the difficulty level of the main 3 workout DVDs of Month 1 Insanity like so:
Most difficult: Pure Cardio ~ NON-STOP craziness
Medium: Plyometric Cardio Circuit
Least difficult: Cardio Power & Resistance
Maybe Plyo Cardio Circuit and Cardio Power & Resistance are about tied? Maybe.
I think I might be getting used to DVDs... I still am tired while doing it... but maybe the shock factor is gone. I know what exercises are coming next so I am mentally prepared to perform. It isn't like the first week when my body was saying "What are you doing to me???" Now it knows.
Pure Cardio is the only one with so many exercises, that I forget what's coming next since there is no break and the next exercise keeps coming.
Getting late and need to be up early!!!
Tomorrow is Cardio Recovery! Yay!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Day 23: Cardio Power & Resistance + Walking
Happy Thursday! Today was Cardio Power & Resistance workout!
I tried working out around 3p for Insanity... but felt a little sick. I think I slept a bit too much and had a headache. So... instead of starting up Insanity... I thought I would warm-up my body properly and do an easy low-impact walking workout.
Time for ExerciseTV and do a 47 minute 3-mile aerobic walking workout! It was nice and easy... but it was exactly what my body needed to warm-up and help get rid of my oversleeping headache.
Walking:
Total time: 47 minutes
Distance walked: 3 miles
Calories burned: ~ 300 kcal
One mile = ~100 kcal burned
So that makes me feel a little bit better about last night's crazy fair eating! Although looking back, it wasn't that crazy. But it's still atypical of what I usually eat... so yup. Felt a bit better. About an hour after completing the walking program, it was time for Insanity!
Time for INSANITY!!!
C'mon ya'll... let's go!!!
Lolz! This is my favorite DVD because Shaun T says the line from the opening before each Insanity workout begins. So it always makes me laugh. Although... I would say this is the easiest workout of the 3 DVDs.
I started out pretty slow and tired... but! At the end, I finished strong. I think it took me a while to really get in the physical setting to do a "power" workout.
Most challenging exercises:
~ Moving push-ups: My shoulder ended up hurting... so I did what I could and kept the best form possible.
~ Power Jumps w/ knee tucks: It started up difficult, so I would rest... then bust out 15 quickly and consecutively... then next exercise. *tired*
~ Triceps dips: My shoulders are definitely stiff. It's hard for me to go down. Think it's my right shoulder holding me back during this exercise.
Fun exercises:
~ Sprints + hurdle jumps: These are fun. Love these
~ 8 squats + 8 push-ups: I did 8 modified (knee) push-ups instead. But these are fun. Last exercises, so I pushed hard
~ Globe Jumps: I don't know... just fun today. Enjoy!
Tomorrow is Plyometric Cardio Circuit!!!
Maybe another walking program... or maybe running at the gym. Also maybe some lat pulldowns or some seated rows. Need to work out my back muscles. Lots of chest with Insanity... and very little to none back.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Day 17: Running + Walking + Pure Cardio
I did a lot today. But! I did skip out on doing Cardio Abs. While I was resting and stretching after Pure Cardio... my aunt asked me to eat. I still needed to shower and it was 9:00p, so I decided tomorrow will be Cardio Abs and Cardio Recovery.
Running: After work morning time run/walk!
Minimum speed: 5.0 mph (12 min mile pace)
Maximum speed: 8.5 mph (7 min mile pace)
Total time on treadmill: 18 minutes
Distance ran: 1.75 miles
Calories burned: 204 kcal
*** Note *** LOL Kinda funny. I always try to choose a treadmill next to someone who's running at a decent pace. That way it will mentally motivate me to want to keep up and not be slow. Slight natural competitive mode in me... ^^;
I would have run a bit more, but had to meet with Steph and Loy for lunch! So it was cut a bit short.
Arrived home, fell asleep (oops), woke up and took a walk to try to get rid of the huge bolus of undigested food in my stomach.
Walking: After nap = need to get the blood pumping
Distance walked: 2.2 miles
Total time walked: 40 minutes
Calories burned: ~ 220 kcal
Now for the main course! Walking was a good warm-up for me pre-Insanity!!!
Today was Pure Cardio! I was really proud of myself today!
Warm-up:
I kick butt at the warm-up!!! It's the standard warm-up like shown in this earlier video of the Pure Cardio warm-up... except NOW I am kicking butt in my 3rd set!!! I used to die all the time... but this week... I'm like superwoman!
Pure Cardio Circuit:
Like I said in an earlier post, the workout itself is about 15-16 minutes of non-stop cardio. Each exercise lasts 1 minute and you push through! I made it all the way to "Level 2 Drills" without stopping and keeping pace... then these buggers showed their ugly head! So I'l talk about the last part of the workout, because I felt pretty strong with everything else.
Level 2 Drills: A burpee + 8 push-ups + 8 mt.climbers (floor sprints) + a jump up!!! <--- These kill!!! kill kill kill me. It's the push-ups that do it. My arms totally want to give up, I end up having to do modified knee push-ups.
Frog Jumps: A forward/backward jump-squat with an upward arm reach. I was strong in the beginning... then realized 30 seconds left. I should not watch the time because then I get psyched out! It was starting here when I felt my thighs feel heavy.
Suicides (burpees): Arms were dying during this one! My butt kept wanting to go in the air! They started out strong (briefly)... then nope! LOL. Slowed down, but did my best to keep moving and keep form.
8 hooks + Jump rope jumps: I love these! Although I'm dying, I can do these. Also, instead of 8 hooks, I split it into 4 hooks right, then 4 hooks left. I do this because it ends with 8 hooks right... and I hate being uneven, so if I split it up, then I'll be even at the end! And also for some reason... I can do the jump rope jumps real high. Don't know if they're real high... but in my vision they look like it! LOL.
Push-up Jacks: OH how I want to click *dislike* for you push-up jacks!!! lol. This is the last minute and exercise... but my arms are always so fatigued by now... that I am super struggling doing these! I do a couple, sit on my knees... then do 1-2 more; then rest again. Rarzz!!!
I know I'm missing a few exercises at the end, but that's what my brain wants to remember now. ^^; I'm guessing that means the others didn't make as much of an impact on me to like or dislike.
So tomorrow will be Cardio Abs and Cardio Recovery!
Maybe throw in a bike ride or a walk somewhere!
p.s. I found an awesome review of Pure Cardio here at http://www.extremely-fit.com/. It lists all the exercises and has review on other parts of Insanity, other workouts such as P90X & ChaLEAN, and wellness & nutrition tips!
Running: After work morning time run/walk!
Minimum speed: 5.0 mph (12 min mile pace)
Maximum speed: 8.5 mph (7 min mile pace)
Total time on treadmill: 18 minutes
Distance ran: 1.75 miles
Calories burned: 204 kcal
*** Note *** LOL Kinda funny. I always try to choose a treadmill next to someone who's running at a decent pace. That way it will mentally motivate me to want to keep up and not be slow. Slight natural competitive mode in me... ^^;
I would have run a bit more, but had to meet with Steph and Loy for lunch! So it was cut a bit short.
Arrived home, fell asleep (oops), woke up and took a walk to try to get rid of the huge bolus of undigested food in my stomach.
Walking: After nap = need to get the blood pumping
Distance walked: 2.2 miles
Total time walked: 40 minutes
Calories burned: ~ 220 kcal
Now for the main course! Walking was a good warm-up for me pre-Insanity!!!
Today was Pure Cardio! I was really proud of myself today!
Warm-up:
I kick butt at the warm-up!!! It's the standard warm-up like shown in this earlier video of the Pure Cardio warm-up... except NOW I am kicking butt in my 3rd set!!! I used to die all the time... but this week... I'm like superwoman!
Pure Cardio Circuit:
Like I said in an earlier post, the workout itself is about 15-16 minutes of non-stop cardio. Each exercise lasts 1 minute and you push through! I made it all the way to "Level 2 Drills" without stopping and keeping pace... then these buggers showed their ugly head! So I'l talk about the last part of the workout, because I felt pretty strong with everything else.
Level 2 Drills: A burpee + 8 push-ups + 8 mt.climbers (floor sprints) + a jump up!!! <--- These kill!!! kill kill kill me. It's the push-ups that do it. My arms totally want to give up, I end up having to do modified knee push-ups.
Frog Jumps: A forward/backward jump-squat with an upward arm reach. I was strong in the beginning... then realized 30 seconds left. I should not watch the time because then I get psyched out! It was starting here when I felt my thighs feel heavy.
Suicides (burpees): Arms were dying during this one! My butt kept wanting to go in the air! They started out strong (briefly)... then nope! LOL. Slowed down, but did my best to keep moving and keep form.
8 hooks + Jump rope jumps: I love these! Although I'm dying, I can do these. Also, instead of 8 hooks, I split it into 4 hooks right, then 4 hooks left. I do this because it ends with 8 hooks right... and I hate being uneven, so if I split it up, then I'll be even at the end! And also for some reason... I can do the jump rope jumps real high. Don't know if they're real high... but in my vision they look like it! LOL.
Push-up Jacks: OH how I want to click *dislike* for you push-up jacks!!! lol. This is the last minute and exercise... but my arms are always so fatigued by now... that I am super struggling doing these! I do a couple, sit on my knees... then do 1-2 more; then rest again. Rarzz!!!
I know I'm missing a few exercises at the end, but that's what my brain wants to remember now. ^^; I'm guessing that means the others didn't make as much of an impact on me to like or dislike.
So tomorrow will be Cardio Abs and Cardio Recovery!
Maybe throw in a bike ride or a walk somewhere!
p.s. I found an awesome review of Pure Cardio here at http://www.extremely-fit.com/. It lists all the exercises and has review on other parts of Insanity, other workouts such as P90X & ChaLEAN, and wellness & nutrition tips!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Day 14: Walking + Meal 3
I took a nap for an hour and woke up in time for Glee... but I don't like commercials... and I wanted to take a walk, so I took a walk!
I was wondering where to walk, but I couldn't find my headphones to listen to my iPod. So decision was made! I walked to Target (1.71 miles away), bought some headphones (yay for $9.99) and walked back home!
Stopped by the Tutti Fruitti to get some O' My Buns! 1 specialty and 1 regular coffee bun. Best thing is after 8:00p, they're all 20% off! *happy*
Their buns are all natural and freshly baked!
Walking:
Total miles walked: 3.42 miles
Time: 65 minutes
Calories burned: about 342 kcal (based off ~100 kcal per mile)
Dinner: O' My buns!
Food: 1 regular coffee bun with almond (250 kcal?)
Calories: ~250 kcal?
I don't know how many calories... It's hard to find calorie count on some asian foods... so guessed by looking at other pastries.
Tomorrow is Fitness Test Day!!!
I was wondering where to walk, but I couldn't find my headphones to listen to my iPod. So decision was made! I walked to Target (1.71 miles away), bought some headphones (yay for $9.99) and walked back home!
Their buns are all natural and freshly baked!
Walking:
Total miles walked: 3.42 miles
Time: 65 minutes
Calories burned: about 342 kcal (based off ~100 kcal per mile)
Food: 1 regular coffee bun with almond (250 kcal?)
Calories: ~250 kcal?
I don't know how many calories... It's hard to find calorie count on some asian foods... so guessed by looking at other pastries.
Tomorrow is Fitness Test Day!!!
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