First off, HIIT 20 is my favorite Turbofire HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). I didn't get to start when I wanted and of course I'm not sore after yesterday's workout since I didn't even complete it and didn't work out as hard as I should have. So today's status is I have a better attitude and I'm getting the workouts done in the morning instead of putting them off until the afternoon. I drank my E&E and wanted to get my workout in before I fed the baby, but it was too close to time and he couldn't wait the 20 minutes. I'm going to drink my Results and Recovery Formula during to hopefully help my muscles so I can kick higher. I don't think I'll be ready for jumps just yet. I also added the Core 20 today since I planned to do it yesterday after it was missed over the weekend and then skipped it yesterday. My body feels a little tight, especially in my lower back still. Again, better attitude today!
Results During:
HIIT 20--This is my favorite HIIT and is still my favorite after doing it just now. I love the workout moves in this one and the jumping is fair. My feet didn't hurt until the last workout which is done three times. Overall, my knees can go higher and my squats can go lower. The last minute I gave it all I had and it went well. I definitely can feel the extra weight I've gained from the pregnancy when doing these workouts and it definitely sways my performance. Every day, every exercise, is showing me more and more how much PiYo may do for my strength and flexibility!
Core 20--I always enjoyed the beginning of this workout because the first half of the ab work is standing up. I then struggled hardcore when we moved to the floor. My tailbone from the labor is still not 100% and I don't notice it in my workouts, but in the first floor exercises you have to balance on your tailbone and it does not work well trying to balance on one cheek with a weak core! I tried my best and that probably didn't amount to much, but thankfully the rest of the workout didn't stay in that position. I was able to do the rest of it.....modified! I have never had such a hard time with this particular workout, so the pregnancy really did put a toll on my abs and core. I couldn't even "swing around" to the other side when sitting on the floor because I can feel my back is so tight. It may not have amounted to much, but I'm glad I did it and I'm glad I decided to create this blog so I can see my progress. Right now it feels like I'll never get where I was, but I'm determined to continue even if it's in slow motion 'til my body gets used to the movements. As Chalene quoted twice in this workout,
"Building a strong core is the foundation of ALL movement!"If I can get my core strengthened again, it will only improve all of my cardio! The last thing I want to do is injure myself so I can do nothing at all!
Goals For Next Time:
I hope to sweat more, get lower in my squats and have a good attitude again--
"Your energy comes from your mind."
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