Day 48 - Rest Day

Welcome back everyone. Today was our designated Rest Day, but it was far from it. We spent the majority of the day running around and chasing my 5 year old grand daughter. That is a workout in and of itself. But I love her to death. I love all my grand kids. They make me smile a lot. Since i dont have fitness stuff to blog about i will let you all go about with your lives.

Day 47 - Core Cardio & Balance

Welcome back. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your stay. Welcome to Costco, I love you. Y'all come back now, ya hear?

So today was a pleasant surprise for the both of us, We got to do a recovery week workout. This workout, although technically a recovery week workout, is far from it. Granted, there isn't any major jumper around and acting like a rabbit on crack, but there will be sweat !! This workout is all about balance and core control. I like this workout more so than any of the other workouts in Insanity. While i am still not very fond of the Hip Flexor Burners, i still give them my all, and they still burn. But the most important part is, they don't burn AS MUCH. I love the feeling of progress.

After this workout i was feeling somewhat energized and feeling good, so i went for a run. And it felt awesome. After i finished my 3.66 mile run, i was not out of breath, and i wasnt drenched in sweat. I have never had that happen before, and i wasnt slacking on my run either, i did that run in about 36 minutes at a pace of right at 10 minutes a mile. Needless to say i was very proud of myself.

Overall i would have to say that this workout, Insanity, lives up to it's name and it's claims. If you haven't seen the infomercial for it yet, my first question is why not? And my second question is do you have a few minutes to watch it? Go ahead, click the link, and see what we have been doing, if you dare.....

Welcome to Insanity

Day 46 - Max Cardio Conditioning & Cardio Abs

welcome to day 46 of our Insanity torture-fest. When you have to do these 2 workouts back to back, you are sure to be whooped when you are done, and I was. I did start the workout with a half ass attitude, but i quickly got my ass in gear. I only have 15 days of Insanity left and I have a definite goal in mind, and I will achieve my goal, no matter what. The first part of the workout is seriously intense and all i kept hearing was Shaun T saying "go faster, go faster" If during the workout you hear Shaun T say "my quads are burning", you must smartly and matter of factly retort with the following.....

"HOW IN THE HELL DO YOU THINK MINE FEEL ?!"

when  the workout is finally over, you should feel like your quads were lit on fire, someone poured a bucket of water on you, and your core should feel like you were hit in the stomach with a baseball bat, twice.

Then if that wasnt enough for one night, you get to do the 16 minute mini torture fest that is named Cardio Abs. I actually like the ab workout, but not particularly right after Max Cardio Conditioning. I am getting better and stronger and leaner and healthier with each passing minute of each Insanity workout. I may feel like i am dying while doing the workout, but with each day of pressing play, that feeling comes later and later in the workout, so it is really whipping my old ass in to shape. I must say that i feel like a complete bad ass when i am dripping in sweat, shaking, and every muscle in my body is screaming. A complete bad ass. You should try it sometime, you wont regret it.

So in closing i thought i would include a few of my favorite music video's of all times. Enjoy and turn up the volume !

Christopher Walken

Chevy Chase

Day 45 - Max Recovery

The first time I ever did this workout was at Super Saturday in Philly and during this workout I thought it was PURE torture designed by that sadistic dictator from Wadiya. (Sorry i just had to make some sort of reference to that movie.)


But now, I really enjoy it. Some of the moves, like the one heel up, squat pulses are still painful, but I'm getting better at them, so it must be working. When the move is over and my quads are literally on fire and shaking, I love that feeling. It really makes you feel powerful during a workout. There is no other feeling like when you are dripping sweat and pushing yourself harder than thought you could and then finishing that last rep. Granted, I was really shaking during a few of those last reps, but I finished them !  Anyone know what hip flexor burn feels like ?  I hate it, but it is getting less and less with each passing workout. My squats are lower and longer, my stretches are deeper and steadier, and my core strength is impressing even me ! All i can say is Shaun T is a maniac and a machine, and thank you.

Day 44 - Max Interval Plyo

Welcome back Insaniacs ! Today we dove into the torturous workout that is Max Interval Plyo. This dreaded workout is really a test of your will power and fortitude. I really pushed myself today and i have a feeling that i will be feeling it in my lower abs tomorrow. I dont mind being sore the day or two after a workout, it makes me feel that i worked muscles to their max and alittle further. Today i kept a phrase in my head that I heard Shaun T say on a video, "the workout begins after you get tired." That really made sense to me. Another quote i keep referring back to was said by Muhammad Ali when he was asked the following question.

"How many sit-ups do you do?" Mohammed Ali answered, "I don’t count my sit-ups. I only start counting when it starts hurting. When I feel pain, that’s when I start counting, because that’s when it really counts."

That actually makes alot of sense to me, now that I think of it. 

Think about that statement....go ahead, take your time, I'll wait.

Anywho, Just wanted to post alittle something tonight, so i did.

Enjoy your night everyone.

just a cute little picture for you.

day 43 - A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

Day 42 - Max Cardio Conditioning

Welcome to our Day 42 Insanity Workout: Max Cardio Conditioning. That still doesn't sound remotely like its gunna be fun. And guess what? It still wasn't. In no way shape or form. That being said, I actually made my way through this workout, again with minimal discomfort. Exhaustion...yes, muscle fatigue...most definitely, but true discomfort....nah. I must be getting stronger then huh? 

 Anyway enough whining on my part. Sylvia did an amazing job as always. The final move of the workout she egged me on to keep up with her and keep digging deep. Thanks babe. We are doing it together and i couldn't be prouder of us.

MAX CARDIO CONDITIONING

The entire workout is just about 50 minutes. After the warm up and once the actual workout begins, it’s a non-stop slug-fest until the end.  

The warm up lasts a little less than 10 minutes. The warm up consists of 3 rounds. The first two rounds are just under 4 minutes each, and the last round is approximately 1 and a half minutes. The last round has a slight variation in the exercises, and the last round, as usual, is as fast as you can go.  The first two rounds consist of the following exercises:

• Jog
• Jumping Jacks – Arms Up
• Jump Rope S-S
• High Knees – Arms Out
• Switch Kicks
• Hit the Floor
• S-S Floor Hops

The last round of the warm up is is approximately 1 and a half minutes and slightly different than the first two rounds.  The last round exercises are:

• Sprint
• Jumping Jacks
• Heisman
• 123 Heisman
• High Knees

At the end of the warm up you get a way too short 30 second water break. The water break is followed by the usual stretch, which feels amazing and lasts just under 5 minutes. This is followed by another 30 second water break, and then the torture, I mean the workout starts.

The main part of the workout is approximately 29 minutes.  

Remember, there are no scheduled breaks until the last move of the main workout.  Each move lasts approximately 1 minute.  

The exercises are:

• High Low Jab with Squat
• Football Runs
• 8 Ball Shots with Squat
• Right and Left Kicks
• Diamond Jumps
• In-Out Push Up Jacks (4 in-outs/4 push-up jacks)
  
• Suicide Jumps
• High Knee/Low/Floor Sprints (8 high knees/8 sprints/8 floor sprints)
  
• Ski Abs
• Kick Step Back (1st Recovery Exercise)
  
• Squat Twists (2nd Recovery Exercise)
  
• Over the River Hops (Last Recovery Exercise)
  
• Attack
• Power Knees
• Ski Down Hooks
• Belt Kicks
• Forward Back Suicides
• Push Up Abs
• Plank Punches
• 8 Jump Ropes/8 Hop Squats
• Squat Speed Bag

Finally……The cool down and stretch.  You should be dripping sweat like you just got out of the shower.  The cool down and stretch lasts the usual couple of minutes and man does it feel good. I really love these final few minutes of the workout. I truly feel like i have accomplished something. (other than losing a couple of pounds of sweat that is)

This Insanity workout is seriously living up to it's name. But, we are in the last month and we are not giving up. We are relentless, digging deep and literally sprinting towards the finish line.

Type to you all tonight......... hopefully.  Thanks again for stopping by. I (we) appreciate it.

Lee