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Friday, August 24, 2012

Getting dedicated again

Ok, I am working to make sure I start posting again so my 9 readers can see how things are going. Today, like I said yesterday, was Max Interval Plyo and I knew it was going to be a hard one because of how my legs were feeling yesterday and a little bit more this morning. The good think is, this workout is not quite as long as the Max Interval Circuit and it goes by pretty quick. For the most part everything went well, and I didn't have to stop during the workout. I did have to take a few second break a few times during the first circuit because it ends with power jumps and no matter how strong my legs are getting those still seem to kick my butt more and more often than not. I know this was the third time through the workout but I am always surprised at the amount of resistance work there is in the plyo routine. There are squat push ups where you stay in a squat and fall forward to your hands and push yourself back up. There are level three drills where you have to go to a push up position to 16 push ups, 16 mountain climbers, and get back up. Then you get to do it all over again. Side push ups are a blast as well, you get in a side plank with both hands on the ground and do 16 push ups on each side. And don't let me forget about the one leg pike push ups where you get in a downward dog like position and lift one leg up then go down and push back up with your shoulders, when you finish 30 seconds you switch legs and go another 30 seconds. When you finish the workout you are truly covered in sweat and all the muscles in your body are burning but you do feel a bit firmer than you did when you started. Tomorrow is Max recovery and although I was sweating pretty good when I finished it the last time it did make me feel better and I have been looking forward to the workout in the morning. Just wish it didn't have to happen at like 5:15 but hey if you want to make change you have to be dedicated. I saw a picture posted on Facebook today that I really like it was of a woman that had lost a good amount of weight and it said "Stop saying I will and start saying I did". I pretty much think that nailed it when it comes to fitness. Well tomorrow should make the leg burn go away and one last thing. I have made a change to my fitness calendar for after INSANITY. My mother in law was nice enough to let us borrow her Tai Cheng program so I am going to do that for 90 days after INSANITY. I figure I have beating on my body ruthlessly for the last 9 months and it needs some time to repair and work on mobility and balance. When I finish I will still finish the year with 10-minute trainer but I am excited to to do this program to feel better and get yet another free t-shirt!

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