Status Before:
Went for a 40 minute walk this morning. It was almost 2.5 miles with hills and pushing the jogging stroller. I did some jogging down a few hills which was fast and required some upper body strength to keep the stroller from tipping backwards. I also did some backwards walking down hill which I often do to change things up and work my hamstrings some. After the Sweat workout yesterday I had some aching in my arms last night and took some Tylenol. I cannot wait to get rid of the love handle area and extra fat above my butt I guess in the hip area. I just don't like resting my hands there and I can feel it. I had this feeling before I started T25 last year and remembered the relief I felt after doing the program of all that being gone!
Progress During:
Upper Body: I don't have the strength for the tricep pushups yet on my toes, but that's okay. I would rather do them right on my knees than not do them at all. It still works even on the knees. I just have too much weight that I'm not used to. I don't do the advanced version of the hip move at the end, so I keep my leg curled in instead of extending. Again, still okay and feeling it in the upper body.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
PiYo: Sweat (3)
Status Before:
Wrists are a little achey, inside of elbows a little too. I can feel that my upper back and shoulders have been worked. Legs can be stretched out some too. According to my previous posts, I lose balance in the beginning.
Progress During:
Struggle with balance on warrior 3 on left leg. I love the piyo pushups but hate the down dog split. Trouble with the knee to elbow extend. I gave up on the burpees after the first set. Gotta get stronger and better balance for those calf raises. I wore my workout gloves to hopefully help with sliding whehn my hands sweat. They are a cloth leather so I still slipped a little, but not as bad. I saw Walmart has gloves specifically for yoga with the little rubber dots on the inside to prevent sliding. I may have to get them. I think they were $8 and I might check Amazon to see if they have something too.
Wrists are a little achey, inside of elbows a little too. I can feel that my upper back and shoulders have been worked. Legs can be stretched out some too. According to my previous posts, I lose balance in the beginning.
Progress During:
Struggle with balance on warrior 3 on left leg. I love the piyo pushups but hate the down dog split. Trouble with the knee to elbow extend. I gave up on the burpees after the first set. Gotta get stronger and better balance for those calf raises. I wore my workout gloves to hopefully help with sliding whehn my hands sweat. They are a cloth leather so I still slipped a little, but not as bad. I saw Walmart has gloves specifically for yoga with the little rubber dots on the inside to prevent sliding. I may have to get them. I think they were $8 and I might check Amazon to see if they have something too.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
PiYo Core & Focus T25 Core Speed
Status Before:
Went to bed with a headache and woke up with one. Took some Tylenol and thankfully it's gone and hopefully won't come back lasting all day. Today is a core day. I'm hoping to have time for both PiYo: Core and T25: Core Speed which is a Bonus workout that you can only get for FREE if you were to order through me.
Progress During:
PiYo Core: Bad balance in the very beginning. Outside leg when doing plank on elbows does not go out far at all! My hands keep slipping on the mat from sweat. Side plank I did on my knee. Peeling up from flat back on the floor to sitting up I have to use my elbows. Not enough strength to lift myself just with my abs. Last exercise again involves extending the leg. I like it, but I had to keep my knee bent to do this exercise.
T25 Core: I didn't finish because I ran out of time, but I did the first two circuits, just didn't get to the last that combines the first two together. Now I'm really sweating. I had to modify and did it in my bare feet. Modified burpees and some jumps. I miss this workout. I love how Shaun T says the moves with the beat of the music. Might sound silly, but it's fun. :)
Went to bed with a headache and woke up with one. Took some Tylenol and thankfully it's gone and hopefully won't come back lasting all day. Today is a core day. I'm hoping to have time for both PiYo: Core and T25: Core Speed which is a Bonus workout that you can only get for FREE if you were to order through me.
Progress During:
PiYo Core: Bad balance in the very beginning. Outside leg when doing plank on elbows does not go out far at all! My hands keep slipping on the mat from sweat. Side plank I did on my knee. Peeling up from flat back on the floor to sitting up I have to use my elbows. Not enough strength to lift myself just with my abs. Last exercise again involves extending the leg. I like it, but I had to keep my knee bent to do this exercise.
T25 Core: I didn't finish because I ran out of time, but I did the first two circuits, just didn't get to the last that combines the first two together. Now I'm really sweating. I had to modify and did it in my bare feet. Modified burpees and some jumps. I miss this workout. I love how Shaun T says the moves with the beat of the music. Might sound silly, but it's fun. :)
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
PiYo: Lower Body & TF: HIIT 15
Status Before:
Upper body is a little tight from yesterday's workout. If not sore, I'm wondering if maybe I'm not stretching long enough. All those tricep pushups I feel like something should be in pain. Oh well. I should be nice and warmed up when I start my HIIT. I'm also going to try it barefoot.
Progress During:
PiYo Lower Body: Still struggling with the half moon pose. I had to take breaks. The down dog split at the end is very difficult especially on the first round.
HIIT 15:
I don't do all of the jumps, but the jumps I skip, I lift my knees high instead of stepping. I can touch the floor! Not sure if it's cuz my muscles are warm or if it's cuz I've gained some flexibility after a week of PiYo. So hard. Still very out of shape, but worked up a sweat! I have a long way to go til I look my fittest again. I have to remember to keep going. Hopefully next time I won't let it get this far.
Upper body is a little tight from yesterday's workout. If not sore, I'm wondering if maybe I'm not stretching long enough. All those tricep pushups I feel like something should be in pain. Oh well. I should be nice and warmed up when I start my HIIT. I'm also going to try it barefoot.
Progress During:
PiYo Lower Body: Still struggling with the half moon pose. I had to take breaks. The down dog split at the end is very difficult especially on the first round.
HIIT 15:
I don't do all of the jumps, but the jumps I skip, I lift my knees high instead of stepping. I can touch the floor! Not sure if it's cuz my muscles are warm or if it's cuz I've gained some flexibility after a week of PiYo. So hard. Still very out of shape, but worked up a sweat! I have a long way to go til I look my fittest again. I have to remember to keep going. Hopefully next time I won't let it get this far.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
PiYo: Sweat
Status Before:
So excited to get started. I love this workout and it totally surprises me. I look forward to seeing how strong I am by the end. Hopefully I'm not sounding like a broken record and have said that too much. :) I don't remember if I said already, but I'd like to have faster results, so I'm adding Turbofire HIITs to my workouts 3x a week on my PiYo strength days. Just working on making the time, but even if it takes me 30 days, I'll work them in!!
Progress During:
Sweat: Still struggling on those split squats. They just hurt. I don't jump yet on the burpees. I did all tricep push-ups on my toes until the end I did one on my toes and finished out on my knees also on regular push-ups. My wrists are still sore during.
So excited to get started. I love this workout and it totally surprises me. I look forward to seeing how strong I am by the end. Hopefully I'm not sounding like a broken record and have said that too much. :) I don't remember if I said already, but I'd like to have faster results, so I'm adding Turbofire HIITs to my workouts 3x a week on my PiYo strength days. Just working on making the time, but even if it takes me 30 days, I'll work them in!!
Progress During:
Sweat: Still struggling on those split squats. They just hurt. I don't jump yet on the burpees. I did all tricep push-ups on my toes until the end I did one on my toes and finished out on my knees also on regular push-ups. My wrists are still sore during.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
PiYo: Upper & Lower
Status Before: Got better sleep last night than normal. I'm a little tight and feeling yesterday's workout. I'm going to do both upper and lower today and use tomorrow as a rest day. This is going to happen as long as the baby is content. He was more entertained with Turbofire, so while I do PiYo, he gets Baby Einstein. :)
Progress During:
Lower Body: Had a fussy baby and needed to stop a couple times, but oh well, still a workout. had to turn on the fan too. The half moon and three point on left leg was hard. I did not get to upper body because the baby wouldn't let me. I will extend that to Monday and try to fit in a HIIT 15.
Progress During:
Lower Body: Had a fussy baby and needed to stop a couple times, but oh well, still a workout. had to turn on the fan too. The half moon and three point on left leg was hard. I did not get to upper body because the baby wouldn't let me. I will extend that to Monday and try to fit in a HIIT 15.
Friday, August 22, 2014
PiYo: Sweat
Status Before:
I could feel soreness in my arms not long after the workout and throughout the day. Started to feel some in my legs a little. Curious to see what this workout brings being called "Sweat." I've lost lbs this week, but I give the credit to the eating and I'm not sure how much I lost, but it was somewhere around 3 or 4 lbs. I was 163 when I weighed myself a few weeks ago and going by that, I've lost one pound. :) I don't think I would consider this program a good one for a lot of weight loss, but maybe. Definitely more of strength. Also was very, very tired this morning, but had my E&E which is a usual ritual.
Progress During:
Sweat: I started sweating after the warm up and had to turn on the fan! 10 mins in, I loved it! I didn't need the chair to balance, but had a hard time on my left leg in that exercise. My wrists hurt with 10 mins left. I lost balance on my toes for the slow calf raises and the squats hurt that moved into calf raises. I got a little dizzy, so next time I'll need a bite of food beforehand. Might of been because of being tired, but I had to stop during burpees at 8 minutes to get water. I didn't modify the whole way through until the last of the tricep push-ups I had to do two on my knees out of four. Then standard push-ups I was able to do two on my toes and the rest of my knees. Overall, this was pretty fun. Might not be the fast cardio I'm used to, but it made it easier to learn the moves.
I could feel soreness in my arms not long after the workout and throughout the day. Started to feel some in my legs a little. Curious to see what this workout brings being called "Sweat." I've lost lbs this week, but I give the credit to the eating and I'm not sure how much I lost, but it was somewhere around 3 or 4 lbs. I was 163 when I weighed myself a few weeks ago and going by that, I've lost one pound. :) I don't think I would consider this program a good one for a lot of weight loss, but maybe. Definitely more of strength. Also was very, very tired this morning, but had my E&E which is a usual ritual.
Progress During:
Sweat: I started sweating after the warm up and had to turn on the fan! 10 mins in, I loved it! I didn't need the chair to balance, but had a hard time on my left leg in that exercise. My wrists hurt with 10 mins left. I lost balance on my toes for the slow calf raises and the squats hurt that moved into calf raises. I got a little dizzy, so next time I'll need a bite of food beforehand. Might of been because of being tired, but I had to stop during burpees at 8 minutes to get water. I didn't modify the whole way through until the last of the tricep push-ups I had to do two on my knees out of four. Then standard push-ups I was able to do two on my toes and the rest of my knees. Overall, this was pretty fun. Might not be the fast cardio I'm used to, but it made it easier to learn the moves.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
PiYo-Define: Upper Body
Status Before:
Been drinking my Shakeology every day. Not feeling too sore for the Lower Body workout yesterday. Just a little. I might feel it more as I do this workout or not. There are areas in my legs that really need worked and gotten rid of especially in my upper hamstring area. I know I'll get it sooner or later. Upper body is my weakest, at least in my tricep area, but so far when we do tricep push-ups, she makes it sound okay to not go the whole way down and she has shown ways to do them then have actually helped make them not quite as difficult.
Status During:
Upper Body: Lots of tricep push-ups, but only around three at a time which is nice. Each time I tried to do one on my toes and the rest were on my knees. This workout, as I expected, was more difficult for me than the Lower. Really short though. I definitely can make time for another workout with it. It's hard to believe that doing these workouts without free weights is working the same by using my body weight. I can definitely tell the extra weight is there for me, but I love the feeling when I tighten my abs. I'm not sure what the move was, but I struggled with it. I had to move from hip to hip on the floor.
Goals for next time:
Continue to do at least one tricep push-up on toes for each set. Stick with it and remember that I'll continue to improve the more I do the workout.
Been drinking my Shakeology every day. Not feeling too sore for the Lower Body workout yesterday. Just a little. I might feel it more as I do this workout or not. There are areas in my legs that really need worked and gotten rid of especially in my upper hamstring area. I know I'll get it sooner or later. Upper body is my weakest, at least in my tricep area, but so far when we do tricep push-ups, she makes it sound okay to not go the whole way down and she has shown ways to do them then have actually helped make them not quite as difficult.
Status During:
Upper Body: Lots of tricep push-ups, but only around three at a time which is nice. Each time I tried to do one on my toes and the rest were on my knees. This workout, as I expected, was more difficult for me than the Lower. Really short though. I definitely can make time for another workout with it. It's hard to believe that doing these workouts without free weights is working the same by using my body weight. I can definitely tell the extra weight is there for me, but I love the feeling when I tighten my abs. I'm not sure what the move was, but I struggled with it. I had to move from hip to hip on the floor.
Goals for next time:
Continue to do at least one tricep push-up on toes for each set. Stick with it and remember that I'll continue to improve the more I do the workout.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
PiYo-Define: Lower Body
Status Before:
I'm enjoying mornings with the baby and have more energy than I thought I would to do my workouts. So thankful because I loved getting them done in the mornings before. Now I just need to manage my time better which in time will come maybe sooner than later, but still getting it done even if it means I have to wait and wash my hair later this evening because I have to cut my getting ready time down to fit the workout. :) Looking forward to Lower Body because it is a stronger area for me and always where I tend to lose inches first as well. I hear it's a killer!!
Progress During:
Define- Lower Body: Definitely not intense cardio, but it's challenging and not an overly difficult challenge, so it's not too bad. I'm looking forward to what this will improve in my fitness. I struggled with the lifting the leg to the ceiling. I may never get it really high, but at least the stretch is still there being lifted anyway. A lot of thinking involved with alignment and positioning of the body. I had to use the chair for the leg lifting because I couldn't keep my balance with my hands to the floor. That can be a goal for by the end. I really need to get the time in for some cardio on the same day, but any time is good. I may not be moving around as much, but I'm using my body weight to strengthen all parts.
I'm enjoying mornings with the baby and have more energy than I thought I would to do my workouts. So thankful because I loved getting them done in the mornings before. Now I just need to manage my time better which in time will come maybe sooner than later, but still getting it done even if it means I have to wait and wash my hair later this evening because I have to cut my getting ready time down to fit the workout. :) Looking forward to Lower Body because it is a stronger area for me and always where I tend to lose inches first as well. I hear it's a killer!!
Progress During:
Define- Lower Body: Definitely not intense cardio, but it's challenging and not an overly difficult challenge, so it's not too bad. I'm looking forward to what this will improve in my fitness. I struggled with the lifting the leg to the ceiling. I may never get it really high, but at least the stretch is still there being lifted anyway. A lot of thinking involved with alignment and positioning of the body. I had to use the chair for the leg lifting because I couldn't keep my balance with my hands to the floor. That can be a goal for by the end. I really need to get the time in for some cardio on the same day, but any time is good. I may not be moving around as much, but I'm using my body weight to strengthen all parts.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
PiYo: Align-The Fundamentals (attempt 2)
Status Before:
I can tell it is already working. When I rolled in bed last night it didn't feel like my back was going to get hurt if I moved a wrong way. I think it already has been loosened up. Never thought it would work that fast! I also can feel a little soreness in my abs underneath the stuff I need to get rid of!
Progress During:
Align: Again, this is just a workout to teach the moves and what they are called. I did not make time for the HIIT 15.
Monday, August 18, 2014
PiYo: Align-the fundamentals
Status Before:
Haven't worked out for over a week which wasn't good on my part. Started work back up part-time so it's a new adjustment to my routine and will change again in a month when I go full-time. Trying for mornings so I have it done for the day. I always find mornings are the best. There is no excuse later in the day to skip it because I have "things to do." First time doing PiYo.
Results During:
Align-The Fundamentals: Wrists bother me a little. I enjoyed that it's basics to help with form and introducing the different modifications for beginners and experts. Great for all. I was only able to get almost halfway through because I didn't realize it was a 42 minute workout, so I will continue this afternoon. I will also bring down my mirror so I can check my alignment and posture for this program. I'm usually good about straight back and such, but I'm very determined to improve my flexibility and strengthen my core back up right!
Update:
So I attempted to continue this workout which is more of just showing you how to do moves and what they are called. A screaming baby did not help me concentrate and finally at about 7 minutes left I stopped completely. Turning up the TV really loud made him stop, but then I couldn't hear my DVD and it kept skipping which was annoying too!!! I have a rest day this week, so I'm going to do this again tomorrow along with a HIIT 15.
Goals for Next Time:
Don't work out in the evening during the baby's fussy time unless the husband is home. Make sure I know in advance how long the workout is so I can plan better for the morning!
Haven't worked out for over a week which wasn't good on my part. Started work back up part-time so it's a new adjustment to my routine and will change again in a month when I go full-time. Trying for mornings so I have it done for the day. I always find mornings are the best. There is no excuse later in the day to skip it because I have "things to do." First time doing PiYo.
Results During:
Align-The Fundamentals: Wrists bother me a little. I enjoyed that it's basics to help with form and introducing the different modifications for beginners and experts. Great for all. I was only able to get almost halfway through because I didn't realize it was a 42 minute workout, so I will continue this afternoon. I will also bring down my mirror so I can check my alignment and posture for this program. I'm usually good about straight back and such, but I'm very determined to improve my flexibility and strengthen my core back up right!
Update:
So I attempted to continue this workout which is more of just showing you how to do moves and what they are called. A screaming baby did not help me concentrate and finally at about 7 minutes left I stopped completely. Turning up the TV really loud made him stop, but then I couldn't hear my DVD and it kept skipping which was annoying too!!! I have a rest day this week, so I'm going to do this again tomorrow along with a HIIT 15.
Goals for Next Time:
Don't work out in the evening during the baby's fussy time unless the husband is home. Make sure I know in advance how long the workout is so I can plan better for the morning!
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Fire 30 (2) & Sculpt 30
Status Before:
Yesterday my whole body was so sore. I still could've worked out, but we were waiting on someone to come and install our new dishwasher and so I was waiting and then I ended up spending time working on my food and what calorie count I need based off of my activity. Today I don't feel nearly as sore, but I may be little tight. Looking forward to doing some strength work and looking at my P90X3 program yesterday got me a little pumped about doing that either after PiYo or possibly during or after T25 when PiYo is finished. So many decisions. I love having all the workouts, but I never know which I want to do next. P90X3 will definitely have to be combined with another workout because I don't think I could just do it, but we'll see since it's only 30 minutes a day! :)
Results During:
Fire 30: I wore my weighted gloves for this workout. My body was tight for the warm-up, but I loosened up a bit. By the first HIIT (total of two), I was able to do my burpees well, but I still avoided the jumping. After the second HIIT that came later I was feeling discomfort in my left knee in both the front and back, so in the finale I wasn't as focused and tried to take it easy as well, but I finished the workout.
Yesterday my whole body was so sore. I still could've worked out, but we were waiting on someone to come and install our new dishwasher and so I was waiting and then I ended up spending time working on my food and what calorie count I need based off of my activity. Today I don't feel nearly as sore, but I may be little tight. Looking forward to doing some strength work and looking at my P90X3 program yesterday got me a little pumped about doing that either after PiYo or possibly during or after T25 when PiYo is finished. So many decisions. I love having all the workouts, but I never know which I want to do next. P90X3 will definitely have to be combined with another workout because I don't think I could just do it, but we'll see since it's only 30 minutes a day! :)
Results During:
Fire 30: I wore my weighted gloves for this workout. My body was tight for the warm-up, but I loosened up a bit. By the first HIIT (total of two), I was able to do my burpees well, but I still avoided the jumping. After the second HIIT that came later I was feeling discomfort in my left knee in both the front and back, so in the finale I wasn't as focused and tried to take it easy as well, but I finished the workout.
Goals For Next Time:
I got through this pretty good. Maybe by next time I'll be able to do some of the jumps and also have energy for the finale.Thursday, August 7, 2014
HIIT 15
Status Before:
Had a better night of sleep, but I should've done my workout at 5:30 a.m. when I felt really awake after feeding the baby. I chose not to because I'm not back to work yet, so I chose sleep. Well then waking back up at 7 I felt un-rested. Glad to start my workout early though because I need to feed him again at 9, so thankfully the HIIT 15 is short enough to get a good workout and get done quickly. I'm also going to add the Ab Igniter class which is 10 minutes. It was a favorite before and I'm hoping that I am able to do it as the tailbone is still questionable. Half hour workout, here I come, followed by a walk pushing his stroller after he eats. Feeling a bit tight today and definitely worked the legs and arms well. The walk may help loosen me up later for tomorrow's workout.
Results During:
Turns out that the DVD program on my computer decided to be a butt and I got started late and only had time for the HIIT 15. It worked out okay though because my aunt and cousin got here early for our walk after and they ended up exercising with me. Did not have time for the Ab Igniter Class so I might do that later or tomorrow.
HIIT 15: Got through it pretty well. I think it helped that people were doing it with me and it's a good thing because after being annoyed at the DVD program, that might have been what was on my mind otherwise. I didn't do the jumps, only a couple in one of the HIITs and my feet started hurting a little during the second HIIT out of three total. Each HIIT layout is done three times to make it a total of nine in the 15 minutes. I had one scoop of R&R and my E&E before, but I didn't start when I was supposed to with it because of the technical issues. Overall, at least it still got done and we walked afterwards for about 40 minutes or so.
Goals For Next Time:
Power through like today even though I'll be by myself. Maybe add the jumps.
Had a better night of sleep, but I should've done my workout at 5:30 a.m. when I felt really awake after feeding the baby. I chose not to because I'm not back to work yet, so I chose sleep. Well then waking back up at 7 I felt un-rested. Glad to start my workout early though because I need to feed him again at 9, so thankfully the HIIT 15 is short enough to get a good workout and get done quickly. I'm also going to add the Ab Igniter class which is 10 minutes. It was a favorite before and I'm hoping that I am able to do it as the tailbone is still questionable. Half hour workout, here I come, followed by a walk pushing his stroller after he eats. Feeling a bit tight today and definitely worked the legs and arms well. The walk may help loosen me up later for tomorrow's workout.
Results During:
Turns out that the DVD program on my computer decided to be a butt and I got started late and only had time for the HIIT 15. It worked out okay though because my aunt and cousin got here early for our walk after and they ended up exercising with me. Did not have time for the Ab Igniter Class so I might do that later or tomorrow.
HIIT 15: Got through it pretty well. I think it helped that people were doing it with me and it's a good thing because after being annoyed at the DVD program, that might have been what was on my mind otherwise. I didn't do the jumps, only a couple in one of the HIITs and my feet started hurting a little during the second HIIT out of three total. Each HIIT layout is done three times to make it a total of nine in the 15 minutes. I had one scoop of R&R and my E&E before, but I didn't start when I was supposed to with it because of the technical issues. Overall, at least it still got done and we walked afterwards for about 40 minutes or so.
Goals For Next Time:
Power through like today even though I'll be by myself. Maybe add the jumps.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Fire 55 (2)
Status Before:
I slept awful last night at least from 3 a.m. on the baby had me up every 20 minutes to an hour at a time. I'm feeling a little sore today which is very normal after HIITs. Mostly in my butt and hamstrings. I can tell my core was worked, but very little and I believe my arms are feeling it from the very little plank and push-ups done in the Core 20 yesterday. Nice. Every little bit counts. I had my E&E and also drank my Shakeology for breakfast! I also am going to drink one scoop of R&R. That will be my mid-morning snack for today 'cuz every calorie counts. Let's do this!
Results During:
Fire 55: I accidentally hit the button that makes the music louder than the calls, but I'm glad I did because I saw I was able to do the whole workout without it. I was able to get through "Get Down On It" today and felt like I had been doing it forever again. I guess I just needed a run-through before getting the moves. Just like someone starting out that doesn't know any of the moves, it takes a few times to be able to follow better. My feet were not nearly as sore today and running in place was not as painful which tells me my feet are just breaking into the shoes and they're not needing replaced. I didn't get tired until I hit the 30 minute mark which came right before the two HIITs. During the HIITs it was still painful touching the floor with my hands. I'm too tight. I didn't do the jumps again. When I say that, it doesn't mean I stand there and wait for the next move, instead I alternate my legs by lifting them like high knees. The R&R was so refreshing today. I was more tired at the very end of the 55 minutes instead of after the HIITs. Instead after the HIITs I had more energy than the last time. I'm finally craving water and I was tight during my stretching at the end.
I want my knees to go higher. Probably won't do jumps yet. Work on form for my arms and pumping them harder, possibly wear the weighted gloves.
I slept awful last night at least from 3 a.m. on the baby had me up every 20 minutes to an hour at a time. I'm feeling a little sore today which is very normal after HIITs. Mostly in my butt and hamstrings. I can tell my core was worked, but very little and I believe my arms are feeling it from the very little plank and push-ups done in the Core 20 yesterday. Nice. Every little bit counts. I had my E&E and also drank my Shakeology for breakfast! I also am going to drink one scoop of R&R. That will be my mid-morning snack for today 'cuz every calorie counts. Let's do this!
Results During:
Fire 55: I accidentally hit the button that makes the music louder than the calls, but I'm glad I did because I saw I was able to do the whole workout without it. I was able to get through "Get Down On It" today and felt like I had been doing it forever again. I guess I just needed a run-through before getting the moves. Just like someone starting out that doesn't know any of the moves, it takes a few times to be able to follow better. My feet were not nearly as sore today and running in place was not as painful which tells me my feet are just breaking into the shoes and they're not needing replaced. I didn't get tired until I hit the 30 minute mark which came right before the two HIITs. During the HIITs it was still painful touching the floor with my hands. I'm too tight. I didn't do the jumps again. When I say that, it doesn't mean I stand there and wait for the next move, instead I alternate my legs by lifting them like high knees. The R&R was so refreshing today. I was more tired at the very end of the 55 minutes instead of after the HIITs. Instead after the HIITs I had more energy than the last time. I'm finally craving water and I was tight during my stretching at the end.
"Even if you weren't perfect, you were still moving. As long as you're moving, you're still losing calories!"Goals For Next Time:
I want my knees to go higher. Probably won't do jumps yet. Work on form for my arms and pumping them harder, possibly wear the weighted gloves.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Turbofire HIIT 20 & CORE 20
Status Before:
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,
Goals For Next Time:
I hope to sweat more, get lower in my squats and have a good attitude again--
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."
Monday, August 4, 2014
Turbofire Fire 45
Status Before:
Fire 45 is my favorite of all the Turbofire workouts. I'm adding Core 20 after because I missed it over the weekend. Today I'm feeling tired from lack of sleep last night as usual. I drank some E&E beforehand and I'm not having the R&R during this time. We had a busy weekend. My husband's grandfather was in town to meet the baby and Saturday was a going away party for a cousin, yesterday was our yearly family reunion which lasts all day at our farm, so we were outside the whole time and finally made it home in the evening.
Results During:
Well, I ended up not starting when I wanted, so 10 minutes into it I was ready to stop because I was distracted of all the other things I could've been doing at this time of the day (afternoon). After that I kept going, but didn't feel I was putting forth much effort and I felt as though I was just following the moves like I was first learning them. During the first HIIT I just stopped and walked away. I was now feeling so out of shape along with the distractions that were already on my mind. Apparently I waited too long after drinking the E&E for it to work and I wasn't focused at all or feeling any energy. About halfway through I thought about quitting because I like working out in the mornings so much better, but I decided to change my attitude. I did the next two HIITS (one minute of high intensity) and I couldn't touch the floor with my hands. I didn't finish the workout after this. My mind was not in it and that is very important. At least I tried. I always tell people, give it at least five minutes. If you still don't feel like working out then it's just not there for you. Yep, even I have these days--to those of you who know me well. I'm not sure if it was because it's Monday and the weekend was long and I didn't do it in the morning or what. There should be no excuse to not work out. I made the time, I just wasn't in the right mind set for it.
Goals For Next Time:
Workout in the morning! Stop putting it off. I'm back to work next week and might have to workout in the afternoon or evening until I get used to getting up early after lack of sleep from the baby, but this week I can focus on the mornings again. This will still be my favorite workout because of the HIITs, so I intend on mostly just doing the whole workout and not quitting!
Fire 45 is my favorite of all the Turbofire workouts. I'm adding Core 20 after because I missed it over the weekend. Today I'm feeling tired from lack of sleep last night as usual. I drank some E&E beforehand and I'm not having the R&R during this time. We had a busy weekend. My husband's grandfather was in town to meet the baby and Saturday was a going away party for a cousin, yesterday was our yearly family reunion which lasts all day at our farm, so we were outside the whole time and finally made it home in the evening.
Results During:
Well, I ended up not starting when I wanted, so 10 minutes into it I was ready to stop because I was distracted of all the other things I could've been doing at this time of the day (afternoon). After that I kept going, but didn't feel I was putting forth much effort and I felt as though I was just following the moves like I was first learning them. During the first HIIT I just stopped and walked away. I was now feeling so out of shape along with the distractions that were already on my mind. Apparently I waited too long after drinking the E&E for it to work and I wasn't focused at all or feeling any energy. About halfway through I thought about quitting because I like working out in the mornings so much better, but I decided to change my attitude. I did the next two HIITS (one minute of high intensity) and I couldn't touch the floor with my hands. I didn't finish the workout after this. My mind was not in it and that is very important. At least I tried. I always tell people, give it at least five minutes. If you still don't feel like working out then it's just not there for you. Yep, even I have these days--to those of you who know me well. I'm not sure if it was because it's Monday and the weekend was long and I didn't do it in the morning or what. There should be no excuse to not work out. I made the time, I just wasn't in the right mind set for it.
Goals For Next Time:
Workout in the morning! Stop putting it off. I'm back to work next week and might have to workout in the afternoon or evening until I get used to getting up early after lack of sleep from the baby, but this week I can focus on the mornings again. This will still be my favorite workout because of the HIITs, so I intend on mostly just doing the whole workout and not quitting!
Friday, August 1, 2014
Turbofire Fire 55
Status Before:
A little anxious about starting this workout as I have not worked out for a straight hour in a long time. Last fall I was doing Focus T25 which was only 25 minutes non-stop. I've taken my two scoops of Energy & Endurance Formula to help me get through it and stay focused. I also made my Results and Recovery Formula not only because it tastes so good, but to help repair any muscles and reduce soreness from me hopefully knocking this exercise out! I'm coming into this one not having worked out since Tuesday. Both of which ended with walks.
Results During:
Fire 55--At 40 minutes left, so 20 minutes in, my feet started hurting. I don't know if it's from the shoes that they aren't fully broken in or they already need replaced. I only did a month and a half of T25 in them last fall so far. I had to buy new cross trainers (which I got on sale at the Adidas outlet) because my old ones had broken down and I could feel it in my legs. I struggled with the steps during "Get Down On It"--my favorite part of the whole workout. At 30 minutes into it I could tell the R&R was working. I had loosened up and wasn't feeling tense in my kicks which went higher and were not as difficult as earlier in the week without it. The "7 Step" in the HIIT hurt my feet. After the HIIT I was out of my energy which came back at the end at the first Finale. I couldn't jump anymore by the end as I had worn out, but I definitely had gotten my second wind because I was ready to keep going when it was finished and didn't seem so long anymore. Fire 55 has my favorite music in it and I never like having the finales back to back at the end, but today it didn't bother me so much.
Goals For Next Time:
Hopefully squat lower and continue to modify by not doing the jumps.
A little anxious about starting this workout as I have not worked out for a straight hour in a long time. Last fall I was doing Focus T25 which was only 25 minutes non-stop. I've taken my two scoops of Energy & Endurance Formula to help me get through it and stay focused. I also made my Results and Recovery Formula not only because it tastes so good, but to help repair any muscles and reduce soreness from me hopefully knocking this exercise out! I'm coming into this one not having worked out since Tuesday. Both of which ended with walks.
Results During:
Fire 55--At 40 minutes left, so 20 minutes in, my feet started hurting. I don't know if it's from the shoes that they aren't fully broken in or they already need replaced. I only did a month and a half of T25 in them last fall so far. I had to buy new cross trainers (which I got on sale at the Adidas outlet) because my old ones had broken down and I could feel it in my legs. I struggled with the steps during "Get Down On It"--my favorite part of the whole workout. At 30 minutes into it I could tell the R&R was working. I had loosened up and wasn't feeling tense in my kicks which went higher and were not as difficult as earlier in the week without it. The "7 Step" in the HIIT hurt my feet. After the HIIT I was out of my energy which came back at the end at the first Finale. I couldn't jump anymore by the end as I had worn out, but I definitely had gotten my second wind because I was ready to keep going when it was finished and didn't seem so long anymore. Fire 55 has my favorite music in it and I never like having the finales back to back at the end, but today it didn't bother me so much.
Goals For Next Time:
Hopefully squat lower and continue to modify by not doing the jumps.
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