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Insanity – Day 57: Max Interval Plyo

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:42:43 +0000

it was early, dark and i wasn’t completely awake when i got to the fitness center this morning… and before i realized it, i was in the middle of the warmup (and sweating). i did not get new shoes this weekend, so again, my feet were killing me. but this is the last week of the program. i missed too many days last week and had thought about filling in another week with days that i missed, but next week is the beginning of the HS football season and i will be back in the weightroom, where i’ll be able to lift some weights. i’m very excited about that. it will be interesting to see where my strength lies after doing this program – early this spring, i was able to bench 365 with ease and attempted 405, but didn’t quite get that locked out. but i don’t think i’d been doing insanity at all or if i was, it was just beginning. i’m more looking forward to getting some power clean work in as that is by far my favorite lift in the weightroom!

Insanity – Day 57: complete!

inspirational quote of the day:
“Dont look back. Something might be gaining on you.”
-Satchel Paige

Insanity – Day 54: Max Interval Circuit

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:09:57 +0000

missed yesterday, no excuse, just didn’t get up. but today, i did get up and got the workout in. Max Interval Circuit… it’s a killer. the sweat started dripping during the ‘warm up’, started pouring soon after the first interval started and didn’t stop until i was in the car on the way back home to shower up.

i could’ve pushed it a little harder today, except my feet and lower legs were killing me. i had to stop multiple times and just stretch out my Achilles and try to move my feet around. i really need to look into some new shoes.

Insanity – Day 54: complete!

inspirational quote of the day:
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
– George Bernard Shaw

Insanity – Day 52: Max Cardio Conditioning

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:54:56 +0000

i think Insanity is setup specifically to punish me. it seems as though every time i miss a workout for whatever reason, i come back to a conditioning/endurance workout. with most of the workouts, there is a work/rest ratio of 6:1 (usually work 3 minutes rest 30 seconds)… with the conditioning workouts, there is a slight pause between exercises whilst Shawn T explains the next exercise, but that’s the only rest you get (not counting the self-made pauses because your head is spinning or your knee just gave out). my punishment has been served. i didn’t get up early yesterday – had a late softball game and after the fit test on monday, it just wasn’t happening. i was SORE all day yesterday and again, i go to the workout aching. it’s a beautiful thing and it reminds me that i’m still alive – and being alive is a good thing. at least it’s something i strive to accomplish on a daily basis. tomorrow the battle begins anew!

Insanity – Day 52: complete!

inspirational quote of the workout:
“Fear less, hope more, eat less, chew more, whine less, breathe more, talk less, say more, hate less, love more, and good things will be yours.”
– Swedish Proverb

eat less… hmmm

Insanity – Day 50 – Fit Test 4

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:01:49 +0000

i talked myself into coming in today. it wasn’t easy, but i told myself “you always feel better after working out, so just get your butt out of bed and get it done.” so i kicked one leg out of bed and shortly after, i found myself chasing a cricket out of the office at the fitness center! while i think the cricket is still around (just quiet right now), i finished my 4th fit test – and the first day back after a broken, sometimes here sometimes not hiatus.

My Results:

Exercise	day 1	day 15	day 36	day 50	+/-
Switch Kicks	50×2: 100	56×2:112	63×2: 126	63×2=126	+26
Power Jacks	42	44	51	55	+13
Power Knees	69	70	81	82	+13
Power Jumps	18	29	36	43	+25
Globe Jumps	6 1/2	10	10	11	+4 1/2
Suicide Jumps (burpees)	11	14	17	15	+4
Push-Up Jacks	23	33	36	33	+10
Low Plank Oblique	18×2: 36	28×2: 56	32×2: 64	32×2=64	+28

i was actually quite surprised. i thought i’d drop off the deep end and my numbers would drop significantly. as it turns out, it was just my cardio endurance that dropped. i tried not to look at my previous numbers – but i knew what my globe jumps were and i set a goal to beat that. after i got my 11th one (at the buzzer), i was pretty wiped out and it showed in the final 3 exercises. with that and the lack of time this morning i did not get the second part of today done (Max Cardio Circuit). i don’t think i could’ve done much with that workout anyway, i was pretty wiped out after the Fit Test

the measurements showed no improvement, but at the same time they showed no backward movement either. at this, i am very happy and again surprised. it’s been a bad couple of weeks not only in terms of working out, but i’ve been eating very poorly as well. now, it’s time to really focus on my eating habits and finish this insanity program out strong!

Insanity – day 50: complete!

inspirational thought of the day:
“Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow.”
– Doug Firebaugh

Insanity – Day 16: Plyometric Cardio Circut

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:43:35 +0000

i’m not sure going back and doing some of the first month workouts was such a good idea… i thought they’d be a lot easier… and all that has happened so far has been me remembering the exercises that i’d loathed for an entire month and had conveniently forgotten about (i.e. mummy kicks and mountain climbers). either i’m in better shape and able to push myself or the last month has been a HUGE setback. there are two weeks left for me, and a fit test on monday to kick off the final stretch, so that will be the final answer for that question. as for catch up week, i got two workouts in from the first month. and we’ll get back into the swing of things on monday – back into the Max workouts following the fit test.

after yesterday’s workout, my calves and feet were just achin’. needless to say, this workout didn’t help that situation too much. the calves are still tighter than spandex on a fat guy. but as i’v always said, it sure feels good to break into that dripping sweat and be all done with a solid workout.

Insanity – Day 16: complete!

inspirational quote of the day:
“If yesterday’s workout was tough, you haven’t done anything today”
– unknown

we had it printed on USD Track tshirts back in the day

Insanity – Day 3: Cardio Power & Resistance

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:46:35 +0000

no, your eyes are not deceiving you. i finally got my fat @$$ out of bed in the morning and got a workout in. instead of jumping back into the Max workouts and pretty much dying, i figured it would be a good idea to catch up on some of the first month workouts that i missed back in april and may. so filling in the gap i left in the first week, i got the Cardio Power and Resistance workout done from Day 3. with the thought of tomorrow doing the Plyometric Cardio Circuit from day 10. and because i’ve not done much of anything the last couple weeks, this kicked my butt! doing power squats in the warmup was tough, my knees weren’t fully warmed up until the 2nd round of warmups. this workout wasn’t as bad as i remembered – those Max workouts definitely put these workouts into perspective. fit test on monday… that should be interesting.

Insanity – Day 3: complete!

inspirational quote of the day:
“Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal.”
– E. Joseph Cossman

Insanity – Day 47: Max Cardio Conditioning

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:01:31 +0000

this morning i just wasn’t in it… with the upcoming holiday weekend, i was up late last night making some pasta salads, plus the mentality of all around me (coworkers have already checked out for the long weekend, K is done with her classes for a couple months – so she’s finally starting to relax a bit, etc.) added to the fact that i’m still sore as H-E-double hockey sticks! physically, i think today was a better workout – i slowed down, worked the form a little harder and pushed myself to last longer through each exercise. mentally, like i said, just wasn’t all there. time to focus through the day (somehow).

i’m going to be up at the family cabin this weekend (leaving tonight) for the 4th of July holiday, so i’m not going to be able to do tomorrow’s workout (Max Interval Sports Training) – but i’ll make sure i get some physical exercise in over the weekend. PLUS, my family is going to be a part of the holiday parade in Ashland, WI. i’m fairly sure that will require a fair amount of walking and monday is the 4th fit test… this one will be interesting, for sure!

Insanity – Day 47: complete!

inspirational quote of the day:
“”To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special.”
– Jimmy Valvano

final day for Jimmy V quote week… a very inspirational individual. R.I.P. Jimmy

Insanity – Day 46: Max Recovery

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:06:34 +0000

so it appears as though my counting of days was slightly askew yesterday (day 45 not 44 – now corrected). but whatcha gonna do? today i hit the snooze one extra time because i knew the Max Recovery workout was a lil bit shorter. and apparently, i thought that was such a good idea, i hit it again thinking the same thing! i just don’t know why i do that thinking in the morning – it really never turns out to be a good idea.

Max Recovery – a bitch of a workout. how i can sweat that much without moving hardly at all is amazing. and while i do appreciate the soreness at times, i am about ready to be over this phase of workouts

Insanity – Day 46: complete!

inspirational quote of the day:
“Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding.”
– Jimmy Valvano

Insanity – Day 45: Max Interval Circuit

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:15:25 +0000

so i did the Max Interval Plyo yesterday (today’s workout), so i did yesterday’s workout (Max Interval Circuit) today! i’m really feeling the effects of Monday’s workout – first day back soreness. i usually really get the muscle aches two days after coming back and this time round is no different. the calves were tight, the hips and knees didn’t get loose until half way through the workout and my lats are sore as all hell.

that’s the goofy thing about these workouts and the mentality of an athlete. why do i do it? why do i put up with all the pain, soreness and exhaustion? cuz i like being pushed, i like being challenged and i LOVE overcoming the adversity of the tough workouts. now my mental being does hold me back to some degree but that’s just another challenge for me to conquer. all this pain and slight discomfort, well, it let’s me know i’m alive. and that’s not touching on the obvious health benefits being in shape offers. i’ll save that for another day.

Insanity – ~~Day 44~~ Day 45: complete!

inspirational quote of the day:
“How do you go from where you are to where you want to be? I think you have to have an enthusiasm for life. You have to have a dream, a goal, and you have to be willing to work for it.”
– Jimmy Valvano

Insanity – Day 44: Max Interval Plyo

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:03:26 +0000

the sweat be pourin’. the muscles be achin’. the head be spinnin’. life is good

yesterday, i had the day off so i was able to get the workout done in the afternoon – today, it’s back to the grind – back to workouts early in the AM. it’s much different when it’s early. it’s a lot more tired when it’s early. but it gets the day started off the right way. Max Interval Plyo – a tough workout, welcoming me back. a regular routine, i’ve found, is very important for me. and i hope to get back into said routine. 18 more days of insanity. and i just looked at the calendar – i did the wrong workout today. i was supposed to do the Max Interval Circuit. Looks like i’ll be doing that tomorrow – something to look forward to!

Insanity – ~~Day 43~~ Day 44: complete!

inspirational quote of the day:
“There are 86,400 seconds in a day. It’s up to you to decide what to do with them.”
– Jimmy Valvano

thought i’d stick with Jimmy V for the week of quotes

Insanity – Day 43: I’m Back!

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:44:55 +0000

my last insanity workout was June 4th – it’s now June 28th… eek! i should’ve finished the 60 day progrm last week. June was crazy busy with work trips and family stuff. i know, excuses are like @$$holes – but we’re getting back into the routine. took today off of work, so i could get some fitness center stuff done. Due to the crazy month of June, i haven’t been back over here at all since the 4th.

I was torn as to how to handle the return – do i start all over from day 1? do i jump back a week and start the 2nd month all over? well, what i did was start where i left off. i will probably not see the “atypical” results i see on the infomercial this go round due to the break and my poor dietary habits. but we’ll see where we end up. next fit test is next monday, so we’ll see how bad the drop is before going down the final stretch (only 3 weeks left of this go-round). regardless, i struggled through the Max Cardio Conditioning video today. i knew it was going to be tough and i was spot on. it felt like it’s been 24 days since i’ve done much of anything… oh wait, it has been! but damn, it feels good to sweat this much and be this physically spent!

Insanity – Day 43: complete!

inspirational quote of the day:
“Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.”
– Jimmy Valvano