Days 12 thru 15...

Alright, so I havent posted since I left DC.  I was off the Insanity program from March 25th and picked up again on April 1st.  Boy did that suck considering April 1st was Cardio Power & Resistance.  It's a tough one and my body lost some of the momentum but I was to push through it.

April 2nd was Pure Cardio AND Cardio Abs.  I was a little worried about combining both workouts, but the Cardio Abs is only about 18 mins long and not really as intense as the other workouts.  I did need some back support since I did have that back surgery in July of last year so I dont feel 100% comfortable getting that C pose for the crunches and the twisting.  My gf assisted by placing her knees behind my back so I had some support.  No, I wasnt cheating cause my abs were still killing me when I was done.

April 3rd was off.....

April 4th was my 2nd Fit Test and the start of week 3.  I can honestly say that I am amazed at the improvements that I saw and felt.  I wasnt out of breath and breathing like a panting dog and I was able to add more reps and do 2 excersises that I couldnt perform.  So here are my results

workout / fittest1 / fittest2

switch kicks / 60 / 86
power jacks / 30 / 40
power knees / 40 / 75
power jumps / 15* / 20
globe jumps /13 / 22
suicide jumps / 0 / 6
push-up jacks / 0 / 8
low plank oblique / 35 / 30**

*the original 15 were in totally bad form, this time I did 20 in good form
**I did 5 less but the original 35 were also in bad form.  I was also more tired the 2nd test since I was working out harder than the 1st time.

So there you go, there's the improvement of my fit test.  I know that with time I will get better.

I am also seeing a difference in my mid section, chest, arms and biceps.  I am not going to be ripped like Saun T and the others in the video in 60 days, but maybe when I do it again for another 60 I might see better improvements.

There's still a long way to go, so lets take it one step at a time.

March 25th - Insanity: Day 11 Cardio Recovery.

Alright so I was supposed to be in DC today and not able to do my insanity workout....well think again.  My 8:30am flight was cancelled and AA was supposed to transfer my ticket over to Delta for a 9:30am flight.  Note that I did this before I left the house, I checked the status, noticed the cancellation and called customer service who gave me a conf# and everything.  Well I get to the airport 1 1/2 hours before departure, make my line at Delta and when it's my turn they tell me that AA sent a conf# but NO TICKET #!  Can you believe this people?!?!?  Long story short and 1 1/2 of total wait time for AA cust service over the phone I got a 10pm flight that arrives at midnight.  So there goes one day lost.  At least I was able to push my return by 1 day at no cost...the least they could do >:o[

But anyways, back to the workout.  At least the only advantage was that I was able to squeeze in my Cardio Recovery for this week.  It was good, good stretching, light movements but frequent movements like squats followed by squats with pulses.  I stop and go with those cause my legs really get hurtin' on those.  Other than that I followed pretty well compared to my last time which I was still getting tired.  This time it seemed easier.  So once again I am seeing improvements in my performance. 

I also see a difference in my face and love handles, they seem to be shrinking (the love handles not my face :)) and my face looks thinner.  Don't know if it's just a mental joke on myself but I really do see it AND feel it.  Like I said in one of my other posts, I have a pep in my walk and I feel more flexible, limber and with more energy. 

Now I arrive on Monday at 8pm...will I have the GUTS to get home after 2 1/2 days in DC walking the capital and then do my insanity workout?  God knows, only time will tell.  I'll miss you insanity workout! :(  LOL

Lets GOOOO....to DC!

March 24th - Insanity: Day 10 Plyometric Cardio Circuit.

Oh this plyometric cardio workout is gonna kill me one day....wow it's tiring, I think it follows the pure cardio workout in levels of insanity....I wonder what awaits in month 2!

Anyway, once again I was able to keep up the workout better and longer with better form (always keep an eye on your form).  One thing is for sure, those basketball drills are a kiiiiilleeeerrr!  By the time Shaun takes you into the push ups with running and standing followed by split push ups I can no longer go, I AM EX-HAUS-TED!  I try to push myself but it's literally impossible, I am down for the count in child pose crying for help....I just keep thinking "lets get to the stretches pleeease, the stretches"!!!

Bottom line, I am doing better at the workouts and with better form.  I am pushing myself harder but still need the stamina and muscle buildup to help me get to the end without fatigue.  I feel healthier, I am noticing a slight change in my love handles and face as well as having an extra spring to my step.

Unfortunately I'll be out of town for the next 3 days and no way of doing insanity, I am worried that my body will get used to not doing it and I'll lose the rhythm that I was getting into.  Nothing I can do, I'll just have to continue three days from tomorrow (Friday).

Lets GO!

March 23rd - Insanity: Day 9 Pure Cardio.

So just when you think that you're getting used to the workouts BOOM you get slapped in the face with pure cardio workout once again.  As a reminder this is the one that Shaun T ends up on the floor and says that "this is bananas".

I am doing better as I have for the past few workouts, I am lasting longer (workouts people, come on get your mind of the gutter) and I am fatiguing closer to the end of the workout.

Now time for a shower.

SSSCOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

March 22nd - Insanity: Day 8 Cardio Power & Resistance.

Alright so week two has officially begun and I am ready for more....after 1 day off it seems I forgot how insane the Cardio Power & Resistance is which I did on my 2nd day.  I should get used to it cause they will be re-ocurring for the first month.

I also noticed today  that I was able to perform the workouts much better but still lack the speed that they have (obviously!).  I was tired and out of breath for the last 3 mins and honestly I sat it out until the stretch. I am working harder in the beginning meaning that my stamina is increasing...soon I should be able to do the entire workout!

And I lost one pound already! :)  I know it's a tiny number but it's nice to see a change in the scale for the first week.

March 21st - Insanity: Day 7 OFF!

Today I get to take a breather from the insanity of this workout program.  Not only that but I've been able to stick to it for a week so I am proud of that.

This week will be a short one since I will be out of town Fri-Sun.  Unfortunate, but life gets in the way of these programs.

Today is rest and relaxation!

March 20th - Insanity: Day 6 Plyometric Cardio Circuit.

Alright so this is the 2nd time I do this DVD workout (first time was no day 2) and I gotta say that the first half was easier than the second half.  The reason being that this time I was able to push myself longer with the exercises in the beginning so by the time the other half came along I was spent.

So in 6 days I did notice a difference on the way that I was performing the workouts and my stamina was a bit higher.  You still workout a lot of your legs with jumps and squats so those still burn but not as much.  I am also not as sore, muscles getting used the pain?

I still sweat like a mad man but it feels good once you reach the end.

Tomorrow is my day off!!!