I was not very excited to get up at 5 this morning to workout. We had a rough night last night (and the night before) with a sick Tanner. I was not mentally or physically prepared to move like they expect you to. I do find that as we are going through the warm-up I always become more able to step up to the plate. No matter how sore or tired I am to begin with, I somehow find the strength and motivation to keep going. I think it's because my husband is behind me and I know how hard he is working and so I push myself to keep up with him. (I am also thinking that if I push myself, I'll lose weight, and his view will then be better.) I couldn't even compare with him in the push-up department. I can't do moving push-ups. I do regular girl push-ups instead. Last week I did 10 real push-ups in a row (yes, that was a success for me), but I am too sore for those right now. I do not want to fall on my face. I never was a star with my upper body muscle strength.
I really do love the simplicity of this workout. You post the calendar and just follow the workout it says to do for the day. The video lays everything out for you. It does the warm-up, the stretching, the intervals, and then the cool down stretching. I really do like it. I am not as sore as last week and that is a bonus as well.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Day 8
Today was a power cardio workout. This means you do power and resistance moves faster and with high repetition. We were back doing V push-ups and moving push-ups. Both of these exercises I would love to hate, but I really do not. I found myself in the middle of the workout saying "I would like to do those moving push-ups again." Then I mentally slapped myself in the face. Then I smiled a little when I did them again. I really enjoyed the workout. I was exhausted and sore after-wards, but I really enjoyed the workout.
The best part of the workout is the way I feel an hour or two later. I feel like I have an extra spring in my step. I love feeling like I have some strength and stamina again.
Favorite exercise for the day was the moving push-ups. I really worked them over and enjoyed doing it. They felt really good. Which means they hurt right now and will hurt me again later. I love this workout.
The best part of the workout is the way I feel an hour or two later. I feel like I have an extra spring in my step. I love feeling like I have some strength and stamina again.
Favorite exercise for the day was the moving push-ups. I really worked them over and enjoyed doing it. They felt really good. Which means they hurt right now and will hurt me again later. I love this workout.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
By the numbers
I woke up this morning expecting (hoping) to see huge changes in my body. Unfortunately, the biggest change was an increase in weight. I feel so much better, so I will forgive the lack of dramatic improvement in measurements. This week.
Calves:
Right: 15.5
Left: 15.5
(My left calf is a quarter inch smaller)
Thighs:
Right: 24.75
Left: 24.5
(My right thigh is a half inch bigger while my left thigh is a half inch smaller. They are now more even. I'll call it a win.)
Hips: 40.5
(Half an inch larger.)
Waist: 40
(1.25" decrease in waist size. That is the best number of the week.)
Chest: 39.75
(This is a .75" decrease this week. I think that is a good number because I am losing fat. I really need to do better with the push up drills and exercises so I can get this number up a little bit.)
Forearm:
Right: 11.5
Left: 11.25
(A quarter inch decrease in both forearms. I really do not know how to read this number.)
Upper arm:
Right: 12.75
Left: 12.5
(No change in the right arm, and an increase of half an inch for my left arm. Another good number.)
Neck: 16.5
(No change. This is actually a good number, because it means I do not have to buy new shirts.)
My numbers are not bad. Some of them are really good. If I can keep up this kind of change, I should see the type of body I want by the end of the 64 days. I am pretty sure I will be able to dunk by the end of the 64 days.
Calves:
Right: 15.5
Left: 15.5
(My left calf is a quarter inch smaller)
Thighs:
Right: 24.75
Left: 24.5
(My right thigh is a half inch bigger while my left thigh is a half inch smaller. They are now more even. I'll call it a win.)
Hips: 40.5
(Half an inch larger.)
Waist: 40
(1.25" decrease in waist size. That is the best number of the week.)
Chest: 39.75
(This is a .75" decrease this week. I think that is a good number because I am losing fat. I really need to do better with the push up drills and exercises so I can get this number up a little bit.)
Forearm:
Right: 11.5
Left: 11.25
(A quarter inch decrease in both forearms. I really do not know how to read this number.)
Upper arm:
Right: 12.75
Left: 12.5
(No change in the right arm, and an increase of half an inch for my left arm. Another good number.)
Neck: 16.5
(No change. This is actually a good number, because it means I do not have to buy new shirts.)
My numbers are not bad. Some of them are really good. If I can keep up this kind of change, I should see the type of body I want by the end of the 64 days. I am pretty sure I will be able to dunk by the end of the 64 days.
Day 6: A.K.A. The End of Week 1
So much soreness in so little time. I think that aptly describes Week 1. Doing an intense workout six days in a row has renewed my joy in Sunday being a day of rest. My body really needs the rest I get today. I am trying to sit down, drink a lot of water and eat some healthy food. Because I know what is coming tomorrow, and it is more work.
I should have posted this yesterday, but Tennille and I did not work out until the evening. Yesterday was a repeat of Tuesday's workout. I saw major improvement in my ability to complete the warm-up and some of the other exercises. Then, we arrived at the football and basketball drills. These come at the end of the workout. They involve quick feet, turn right, turn front, turn left, turn front, move right, move left, move back, then set into a lunge then sprint in place. Repeat. You do about three sets of those, then you move into the basketball drills. These involve a lot jumping and push-ups. They are really a killer.
But, I really like them. I really try to push through them even when I am exhausted. I can feel a real difference in my body. I can really tell I am improving in my ability to keep moving and do the more of the exercises. It is really motivating last night to be able to feel improvement. I am really liking this workout.
I should have posted this yesterday, but Tennille and I did not work out until the evening. Yesterday was a repeat of Tuesday's workout. I saw major improvement in my ability to complete the warm-up and some of the other exercises. Then, we arrived at the football and basketball drills. These come at the end of the workout. They involve quick feet, turn right, turn front, turn left, turn front, move right, move left, move back, then set into a lunge then sprint in place. Repeat. You do about three sets of those, then you move into the basketball drills. These involve a lot jumping and push-ups. They are really a killer.
But, I really like them. I really try to push through them even when I am exhausted. I can feel a real difference in my body. I can really tell I am improving in my ability to keep moving and do the more of the exercises. It is really motivating last night to be able to feel improvement. I am really liking this workout.
First Week Down
We did our workout last night again so we didn't have to do them back to back. I really hate the basketball drills they do in this video. A lot of pushups and exercises in that general position. The football drills are much better. I am finding that I am better at keeping up with the warm-up. I don't have to stop as much to catch my breath and rest my muscles. I was dying the first day, but it wasn't as bad yesterday. So I am seeing some improvement.
I weighed in today a pound heavier than I was on Monday. That's a little discouraging. I did lose 1/2 an inch off of my waist and 1/2 an inch off of my hips. That made me happy. I hope I can keep losing inches and that the weight will start to shed off.
I weighed in today a pound heavier than I was on Monday. That's a little discouraging. I did lose 1/2 an inch off of my waist and 1/2 an inch off of my hips. That made me happy. I hope I can keep losing inches and that the weight will start to shed off.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Day 5
Did a pure cardio workout today. Actually, it was yesterday. I am a day late posting. Tennille is keeping me committed to the posting. I am not doing a real great job remembering to post. I am getting a little bit lazy. But, I have a great workout partner who also happens to be a great blogging partner.
Anyways, the workout is great. I was dying, Tennille was dying, even Shaun T. and his workout team were dying. At the end of the workout, the whole group is just laying on the ground trying to catch their breath. I was dying. I did not even complete the whole workout. Tennille did a great job, and it was very motivating. I am very competitive, but I do not want to discourage Tennille at all. So I workout behind her. As long as she is going, I try to keep going. But, yesterday, Tennille really beat me. She just kept motoring along, and I was dying.
My favorite exercise for the day was...I cannot remember. I think I was blessed to forget the actual workout so I am not too scared to do it again. I am left with the good feeling of having worked hard and done a good job. It was a killer workout consisting of fifteen different exercises done for one minute each with no rest in between. This is preceded by the normal ten minute "warm-up" that I think of as part of the workout. But the workout is hard, varied,and not at all boring.
Tennille and I talked about how much we love this workout. We are always a little nervous at the start, but the workouts take all the worry out of the equation. I do not have to think about what to do or when to change. The video takes care of everything, and all I have to do is lose weight and get stronger. We talked about how, when we finish with the 64 days, we can continue to use the videos as independent elements in our own workout programs.
Great program, and awesome workouts. I am looking forward to Sunday. That is when I will measure and weigh to see what the results of the first week are.
Anyways, the workout is great. I was dying, Tennille was dying, even Shaun T. and his workout team were dying. At the end of the workout, the whole group is just laying on the ground trying to catch their breath. I was dying. I did not even complete the whole workout. Tennille did a great job, and it was very motivating. I am very competitive, but I do not want to discourage Tennille at all. So I workout behind her. As long as she is going, I try to keep going. But, yesterday, Tennille really beat me. She just kept motoring along, and I was dying.
My favorite exercise for the day was...I cannot remember. I think I was blessed to forget the actual workout so I am not too scared to do it again. I am left with the good feeling of having worked hard and done a good job. It was a killer workout consisting of fifteen different exercises done for one minute each with no rest in between. This is preceded by the normal ten minute "warm-up" that I think of as part of the workout. But the workout is hard, varied,and not at all boring.
Tennille and I talked about how much we love this workout. We are always a little nervous at the start, but the workouts take all the worry out of the equation. I do not have to think about what to do or when to change. The video takes care of everything, and all I have to do is lose weight and get stronger. We talked about how, when we finish with the 64 days, we can continue to use the videos as independent elements in our own workout programs.
Great program, and awesome workouts. I am looking forward to Sunday. That is when I will measure and weigh to see what the results of the first week are.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Warning-Torture Ahead
Today Nathaniel thought we could get up later since Eliza doesn't have school on Fridays, but we only got through the 10 min. warm-up before Tanner needed us. So, now we get to look forward to doing it tonight. We let the DVD keep running as we took care of the kids to see what we had ahead of us. Torture, and tons of it apparently. We are going to have to be sure we get up early so we don't have to dread the upcoming slaughter everyday.
Just on a side note, did anyone else notice that my husband said that even I did better than him yesterday? I know he meant it as a compliment, but that also implies that I don't do better than him in general. What are you trying to say, Honey? That you're better than me??? That you are stronger, better looking, and more capable? Well, if you won't come out directly and say it...I will. I do think you are all of those things. That's why I married you.
Babe, I hope that you are not jealous that I have a date with another man tonight. If it makes you feel any better I am not looking forward to it. I wish I could just stand up Shaun T. But if I do, I'll never get the body that I want. So, I'm doing this for both of us. What a great way to spend a Friday night (I hope all of you can hear the sarcasm in that).
Just on a side note, did anyone else notice that my husband said that even I did better than him yesterday? I know he meant it as a compliment, but that also implies that I don't do better than him in general. What are you trying to say, Honey? That you're better than me??? That you are stronger, better looking, and more capable? Well, if you won't come out directly and say it...I will. I do think you are all of those things. That's why I married you.
Babe, I hope that you are not jealous that I have a date with another man tonight. If it makes you feel any better I am not looking forward to it. I wish I could just stand up Shaun T. But if I do, I'll never get the body that I want. So, I'm doing this for both of us. What a great way to spend a Friday night (I hope all of you can hear the sarcasm in that).
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Day 4
Today was called Cardio Recovery. I thought it would be a day of cardio to recover my body from the resistance workouts we had been doing. Instead, it was a heavy resistance workout to allow my body to recover from all of the cardio we had been doing. Either way, it kicked my butt again. That is a theme for this program. It kicks my butt every day.
Today was a mix of resistance and yoga. I do not do yoga. Until today. Tennille even did a better job than I did today. I was doing okay until we did 16 squats, stayed in a squat, held it for 15 seconds, and then did 16 pulses. Pulses are mini-squats. Something like a slow bounce. Either way, it killed. Then we did the same thing in a lunge position. Then we switched legs. Then I fell over because I could no longer maintain my balance.
It was a short workout, coming in at just over 30 minutes. But it was a very intense 30 minutes. Another great workout that left me feeling sore, tired and happy.
Today was a mix of resistance and yoga. I do not do yoga. Until today. Tennille even did a better job than I did today. I was doing okay until we did 16 squats, stayed in a squat, held it for 15 seconds, and then did 16 pulses. Pulses are mini-squats. Something like a slow bounce. Either way, it killed. Then we did the same thing in a lunge position. Then we switched legs. Then I fell over because I could no longer maintain my balance.
It was a short workout, coming in at just over 30 minutes. But it was a very intense 30 minutes. Another great workout that left me feeling sore, tired and happy.
Gonna Make It
Today is the first day I can walk without immense pain. My muscles still hurt, but it isn't so bad that I dread getting up and moving. I am very excited about that. I was starting to wonder if I would feel like this for the next 8 1/2 weeks.
Today's workout was cardio recovery and it was so nice to do lots of stretching and less jumping. My husband has great leg muscles, but me not so much. He hasn't been in pain like I have. He has been doing some jump exercises for the past few weeks so he was more conditioned for this. Hopefully my legs muscles will come out of hiding from under the fat and they won't be as sore in the future.
Today's workout was cardio recovery and it was so nice to do lots of stretching and less jumping. My husband has great leg muscles, but me not so much. He hasn't been in pain like I have. He has been doing some jump exercises for the past few weeks so he was more conditioned for this. Hopefully my legs muscles will come out of hiding from under the fat and they won't be as sore in the future.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Day 3
This morning found me awake at 4:30 thinking I missed the 5am alarm. When I realized it was 4:30, I could not get back to sleep for fear I would miss the alarm. Needless to say, I am tired. But, I was out of bed, dressed and ready to go at 5:15.
Today's workout was a real kick in the chest. There was a heavy focus on the chest and arms. We did things like tricep pushups. Essentially, you balance on your hands and toes, and then do push ups. Oh yeah, your hands and toes are next to each other and you are rolled up like a ball. In addition to those, I learned a couple of new push up variations. There is the V push-up. This is where walk forward from the normal push-up position until your body forms an upside down V. Then you do push-ups. Or there is the moving push-up. This is where you do push-ups while simultaneously moving back and forth. You move your right hand and foot over, then go down. On the up movement you bring your left hand and foot back into position. Oh the joy.
Needless to say, I was unable to complete every part of the workout. And today's workout friends were extra smiley. There is nothing worse than being in the middle of a workout, feeling your muscles quiver and burn with exhaustion, and then look up into the face of some perky little girl half your size grinning as she does sprinter's hurdles. I wanted to punch her.
But, on a brighter note, I do not dread the workouts like I thought I would. They are hard. Very hard. But I actually look forward to them. If I feel like dying, I stop, breath, and then get back into it. The idea is to improve. Take a few less breaks next week. By the end of the two months, I should still be dying after every workout. This brings me to my favorite aspect of this workout. You should always be pushing harder. There is never a time where you can say I am done with this particular element. You just keep pushing yourself to do the element faster. Get more reps. So far, I am really loving this workout.
Today's workout was a real kick in the chest. There was a heavy focus on the chest and arms. We did things like tricep pushups. Essentially, you balance on your hands and toes, and then do push ups. Oh yeah, your hands and toes are next to each other and you are rolled up like a ball. In addition to those, I learned a couple of new push up variations. There is the V push-up. This is where walk forward from the normal push-up position until your body forms an upside down V. Then you do push-ups. Or there is the moving push-up. This is where you do push-ups while simultaneously moving back and forth. You move your right hand and foot over, then go down. On the up movement you bring your left hand and foot back into position. Oh the joy.
Needless to say, I was unable to complete every part of the workout. And today's workout friends were extra smiley. There is nothing worse than being in the middle of a workout, feeling your muscles quiver and burn with exhaustion, and then look up into the face of some perky little girl half your size grinning as she does sprinter's hurdles. I wanted to punch her.
But, on a brighter note, I do not dread the workouts like I thought I would. They are hard. Very hard. But I actually look forward to them. If I feel like dying, I stop, breath, and then get back into it. The idea is to improve. Take a few less breaks next week. By the end of the two months, I should still be dying after every workout. This brings me to my favorite aspect of this workout. You should always be pushing harder. There is never a time where you can say I am done with this particular element. You just keep pushing yourself to do the element faster. Get more reps. So far, I am really loving this workout.
Old Lady
Today as I got out of bed I was walking to the bathroom like an old lady. My quads still hurt so much. I wasn't sure how I was going to be able to function today, let allow workout with max intervals. After about 3 minutes of jogging, power squats, jumps, etc. my muscles warmed up enough that I could continue. Today was hard, but not as bad as yesterday. I hope that continues to be true.
I have also been doing very well with eating 5 small meals a day which Insanity says is essential for good results. I find that I am not hungry and I am being quite disciplined. I really want to be in the best shape of my life for our anniversary (April 24th). That also happens to be only 2 days after my sister-in-law gets married so that is also something to look nice for.
It is great to be doing this with Nathaniel because I have a hard time wimping out or stopping if he is still going strong. It would be much easier just to say, "I'll do this video tomorrow and give my muscles time to recover" instead of getting up and powering through the pain.
I have also been doing very well with eating 5 small meals a day which Insanity says is essential for good results. I find that I am not hungry and I am being quite disciplined. I really want to be in the best shape of my life for our anniversary (April 24th). That also happens to be only 2 days after my sister-in-law gets married so that is also something to look nice for.
It is great to be doing this with Nathaniel because I have a hard time wimping out or stopping if he is still going strong. It would be much easier just to say, "I'll do this video tomorrow and give my muscles time to recover" instead of getting up and powering through the pain.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Barely moving
I can barely move. Two days of this and I am sore all over. I couldn't finish all (read that as any) of the exercises, but I did push myself as much as I could. I figure I may not, okay I'll never look like those chicks on the video, but I will be a better more fit me. That is enough for me. I'm excited about that.
I am not a really competitive person most of the time. But, there are some things that really get my fire burning. If ever anyone says I can't do something I get this I'll show you attitude. I was told I wouldn't be able to train for a half marathon in time for the run, so I trained and ran 10 miles. That is as much as you are supposed to train to before a half marathon. I never got to run the race due to living too far away, but I wasn't going to be found lacking in ability. Last night my husband and I were trying to go to bed early when I said, "See you at 5!" He laughed and said, "Yeah, we'll see." I said, "Honey! Decide. Commit..." (Which is the thing Insanity always says. Decide. Commit. Succeed.) Before I could finish saying it, Nathaniel teasingly said, "I wasn't talking about me. My workout partner isn't known for keeping early hours." I had that surge of "you wait and see, Buster!" So now, I have to be motivated to get up to prove him wrong. Whatever it takes to get me out of bed in the morning. He knows me so well I think he said that on purpose (I couldn't see him smiling because it was dark, but I bet he was) just to get my fire burning. I sure love that man!
I am not a really competitive person most of the time. But, there are some things that really get my fire burning. If ever anyone says I can't do something I get this I'll show you attitude. I was told I wouldn't be able to train for a half marathon in time for the run, so I trained and ran 10 miles. That is as much as you are supposed to train to before a half marathon. I never got to run the race due to living too far away, but I wasn't going to be found lacking in ability. Last night my husband and I were trying to go to bed early when I said, "See you at 5!" He laughed and said, "Yeah, we'll see." I said, "Honey! Decide. Commit..." (Which is the thing Insanity always says. Decide. Commit. Succeed.) Before I could finish saying it, Nathaniel teasingly said, "I wasn't talking about me. My workout partner isn't known for keeping early hours." I had that surge of "you wait and see, Buster!" So now, I have to be motivated to get up to prove him wrong. Whatever it takes to get me out of bed in the morning. He knows me so well I think he said that on purpose (I couldn't see him smiling because it was dark, but I bet he was) just to get my fire burning. I sure love that man!
Day 2
My wife and I decided the only time we would be able to dedicate to working out together was 5am. With four kids, my work schedule, and various church meetings spread throughout the week, we decided to bite the bullet and get up early. This has its pros and cons. Pros include being done with my workout first thing in the morning and not having to dread the coming pain all day. It also means I get to workout with my wife, which is extra motivating to me. (Insert sexist comment here about how I will not allow my wife to beat me. After two days of this workout, I will use any motivation I can find.)
The cons include getting up at 5am. Who knew the clocks worked that early in the morning? (Actually, I did. I used to play basketball at 5am five days a week.) I think 5 am is a great time to workout. However, doing INSANITY at 5am has the drawback of making me look like an old man all morning. I am hoping the effects of the workout will be less dramatic as we go.
Having said that, let me review my workout. It started with a warm-up. After four minutes of warm-up, I was ready for a shower. Then we "stretched". Take notice of the quotes, because the stretching felt like a workout for me. Then we moved into the workout. At this point I was already tired and still sore from yesterday's workout. Then we went through a series of plyometric and resistance moves done at what appeared to be lightspeed. This workout focuses on intense intervals interspersed with very short rest periods. I could not finish any of the sets. I was thoroughly exhausted the entire time. My favorite exercise for the day was a tie between mountain climbers and level 1 basketball drills. Let me explain.
Mountain Climbers involve running in place while simulating the climbing motion with your arms. Unfortunately, by the time we reached mountain climbers in the workout, I was walking in place. I assume I looked a little like a monkey at the zoo. There's a visual for everyone.
Level 1 basketball drills involve dropping to the plank position, doing four push-ups, then running in plank for eight counts, then standing up and putting your hands in the air. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Throw up. Repeat.
It is a great workout so far. I feel better after getting it done. Two days down and 62 more days to go.
One final note. The backing crew for the workout are great. Half the time I hate them because they show close ups of skinny women blasting through the workout smiling at me as if to say, "What a pleasant day. I may need to workout after this enjoyable stroll." Then, I see them collapse, walk off screen for a drink, come back and go back at it. It makes me smile when I see them have to take a break. It makes the workout feel more real.
The bottom line for me is this workout is awesome. I hate it when it starts and I love it when it ends. See you tomorrow Shaun T. (Hey, I didn't pick his name.)
The cons include getting up at 5am. Who knew the clocks worked that early in the morning? (Actually, I did. I used to play basketball at 5am five days a week.) I think 5 am is a great time to workout. However, doing INSANITY at 5am has the drawback of making me look like an old man all morning. I am hoping the effects of the workout will be less dramatic as we go.
Having said that, let me review my workout. It started with a warm-up. After four minutes of warm-up, I was ready for a shower. Then we "stretched". Take notice of the quotes, because the stretching felt like a workout for me. Then we moved into the workout. At this point I was already tired and still sore from yesterday's workout. Then we went through a series of plyometric and resistance moves done at what appeared to be lightspeed. This workout focuses on intense intervals interspersed with very short rest periods. I could not finish any of the sets. I was thoroughly exhausted the entire time. My favorite exercise for the day was a tie between mountain climbers and level 1 basketball drills. Let me explain.
Mountain Climbers involve running in place while simulating the climbing motion with your arms. Unfortunately, by the time we reached mountain climbers in the workout, I was walking in place. I assume I looked a little like a monkey at the zoo. There's a visual for everyone.
Level 1 basketball drills involve dropping to the plank position, doing four push-ups, then running in plank for eight counts, then standing up and putting your hands in the air. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Throw up. Repeat.
It is a great workout so far. I feel better after getting it done. Two days down and 62 more days to go.
One final note. The backing crew for the workout are great. Half the time I hate them because they show close ups of skinny women blasting through the workout smiling at me as if to say, "What a pleasant day. I may need to workout after this enjoyable stroll." Then, I see them collapse, walk off screen for a drink, come back and go back at it. It makes me smile when I see them have to take a break. It makes the workout feel more real.
The bottom line for me is this workout is awesome. I hate it when it starts and I love it when it ends. See you tomorrow Shaun T. (Hey, I didn't pick his name.)
Monday, February 21, 2011
And thus it begins...
I considered myself to be relatively healthy and not entirely out of shape...until I took the fit test today. I felt like such a wimp. I am hoping that I will be able to improve a lot over to course of these videos and see those numbers on the scale that make you smile. Today was hard and now I am nervous for tomorrow. We are going to try to get up at 5 a.m. and get the workout done first thing so we don't dread it all day. I hope it turns out to be like running. It is something that you get addicted to, especially once you start seeing results.
I chose to not post my pictures or stats now. I may post my pictures at the end if there are visible results to show off. If not, I don't want to be humiliated. Plus, what lady in the world wants a picture of her backside on the internet???
I chose to not post my pictures or stats now. I may post my pictures at the end if there are visible results to show off. If not, I don't want to be humiliated. Plus, what lady in the world wants a picture of her backside on the internet???
Day 1: Fit Test
I completed the first day of the program. It is called the Fit Test. I will take the Fit Test five times over the course of the program. It involves eight exercises done for one minute each. You record the number of reps. You should see improvement each time you complete the test. I could not even complete the test. The girl on the DVD doing the Fit Test had better starting numbers than I did. Not cool. The test was so hard, I am a little discouraged about tomorrow. Also, my lower back hurts. I can tell my body is very fatigued and sore.
The eight exercises involve combining resistance training with cardio. There is also some plyometric training thrown in for good measure. I was very tired and very sore immediately after the workout. I completed the workout six hours ago. I am still very tired and very sore. I am excited for the changes to take place over the next sixty days. However, I am not excited about the pain I will experience for the next sixty days. Here's to a healthier me and a dunk in a game.
The eight exercises involve combining resistance training with cardio. There is also some plyometric training thrown in for good measure. I was very tired and very sore immediately after the workout. I completed the workout six hours ago. I am still very tired and very sore. I am excited for the changes to take place over the next sixty days. However, I am not excited about the pain I will experience for the next sixty days. Here's to a healthier me and a dunk in a game.
Tale of the Tape
Before starting the workout, the program recommends recording your measurements. So, as part of the blog process, and so my friends and posterity can rejoice with me. And, I do not at all mind that your rejoicing is actually you laughing at my pain. But here are the measurements:
weight: 200.6 lbs
Calves:
Right: 15.5"
Left: 15.75"
Thighs:
Right: 24.25"
Left: 25"
Hips: 40"
Waist: 41.25"
Chest: 40.5"
Forearms:
Right: 11.75"
Left: 11.5"
Upper arms:
Right: 12.75"
Left: 12"
Neck: 16.5"
And now for the pictures:
weight: 200.6 lbs
Calves:
Right: 15.5"
Left: 15.75"
Thighs:
Right: 24.25"
Left: 25"
Hips: 40"
Waist: 41.25"
Chest: 40.5"
Forearms:
Right: 11.75"
Left: 11.5"
Upper arms:
Right: 12.75"
Left: 12"
Neck: 16.5"
And now for the pictures:
In the beginning...
In the beginning was the word. And the word was fat. And out-of-shape. Which I am counting as a single word because I used hyphens. (Obviously, I was not an English major.) In an effort to eliminate those words from my life, my wife and I have purchased the INSANITY workout program from Beachbody.com. We will begin today with the measurements, photos, and Fit Test. Then we will begin working out six days a week for the next nine weeks.
Our reasoning for making the purchase was to see if we could burn fat and get in better shape. For the past two years, Tennille and I have been working out and trying to eat better. What tends to happen is Tennille works out and eats well, and I pretend to eat well and workout intermittently. Tennille has begun to really look good, while my numbers have started to slide back up the scale again.
Tennille would like to reach her goal weight. She also wants to get back into running shape after having her fourth baby. I want to see if I can dunk a basketball in a game. I also want to be able to play sports and be active without getting short of breath. In other words, I want to get back into the shape I was in during high school where I played basketball every morning, went to swim and tennis practice, and lifted weights. Back before Little Debbie, college life, and deep fryers ruined me.
Tennille and I are going to attempt to blog after every workout. This means two posts everyday except Sundays for the next nine weeks. We will tell you how we feel and look and whether or not this program is working for us. This will be fun and exhausting, and we hope we can motivate and/or entertain anyone who wants to follow. But mostly, we want to take control of our lives and bodies.
In the beginning was the word(s). In the end, there will be only the results.
Our reasoning for making the purchase was to see if we could burn fat and get in better shape. For the past two years, Tennille and I have been working out and trying to eat better. What tends to happen is Tennille works out and eats well, and I pretend to eat well and workout intermittently. Tennille has begun to really look good, while my numbers have started to slide back up the scale again.
Tennille would like to reach her goal weight. She also wants to get back into running shape after having her fourth baby. I want to see if I can dunk a basketball in a game. I also want to be able to play sports and be active without getting short of breath. In other words, I want to get back into the shape I was in during high school where I played basketball every morning, went to swim and tennis practice, and lifted weights. Back before Little Debbie, college life, and deep fryers ruined me.
Tennille and I are going to attempt to blog after every workout. This means two posts everyday except Sundays for the next nine weeks. We will tell you how we feel and look and whether or not this program is working for us. This will be fun and exhausting, and we hope we can motivate and/or entertain anyone who wants to follow. But mostly, we want to take control of our lives and bodies.
In the beginning was the word(s). In the end, there will be only the results.
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