I ran again today even though I was a little sore from the day before. I did my usual 3.83 mile route again. When I got back I did some shoulder and biceps lifting.

I love working out.

I ran 3 miles while on a business trip last and it felt great. After that run I went back to the room and did Ab RipperX (ARX) from memory, but I modified it a bit. I did the first ARX move and then 30 normal push-ups. Then the second ARX move and then 30 normal push-ups. The the next move from ARX followed by wide push-ups. You get the idea. What a great hotel room workout, I was spent when done.

Today it was beautiful here and I was compelled to go for a run. I did 3.83 miles. I miss that feeling, then one you get during the run. The trance like feeling that the rhythmic motion of running gives me. I think I’ll start running more.

When my run was done I did push-ups and pull-ups for about 30 minutes.

A great way to kick off the Summer.

Till next time… Bring it!!

Today was Super Cardio and what a super workout it was. It was my first time doing it and it was a killer. I was not a huge fan of the third round, consisting mainly of Kenpo moves, because it was not intense enough for me. But all in all a great, and quick, workout.

Till next time… Bring It!!

Yesterday didn’t go so well, I woke up feeling like I was coming down with something and then shortly after I woke up my youngest daughter woke up and vomited. I felt groggy and flu like all day so I decided to take the day off. I skipped YogaX.

I felt much better today, not 100% but better none the less. I did P90X Plus – Total Body Plus today and I love that workout. I always end up with a nice big puddle of sweat on the floor after I do any of the P90X Plus routines and today was no exception. I could tell that I was a little off today but I still managed to bring it.

Make the most of your day and always be thankful that you are alive and be thankful for the level of health that you have, it could be worse.

Till next time… Bring it!

I worked out after work today, it was P90X shoulders and arms and ab ripperX. I skipped the Tricep exercises in shoulders and arms because my triceps are still feeling DOMS from Monday’s workout.

All in all great workout and I can barely move my arms now.

Till next time… Bring It!!

I had a great workout today. I woke up early and got my morning workout in, it was Plyo Legs. Tony really puts you through the paces on this one. It’s been 14 hours since the workout and I’m already sore.

Diet was great again today.

I have some travel coming up soon. I really, really, really must try to maintain my diet and workouts while gone.

Till next time… bring It!!

Yes, I missed working out on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of last week. So what? I’m getting tired of killing myself if I miss a workout or two. I will try to be more consistent but I’m not going to beat myself up in my head or on this blog. At least that is my goal, I’ll see how long I last.
So today I started the P90X Max workout. Basically P90X plus the One on One with Tony DVDs. Today was 30 – 15, the Upper Body Massacre. It was an hour of push-ups and pull ups. And then I finished it off with ARX. Man was I toast. I didn’t do as many reps as Tony but I did end up doing 234 push ups and 86 pull ups. OUCH!
I just hope I am OK tomorrow, my right elbow feels a bit tweaked. Tomorrow is a new workout for me, Plyo Legs.
Till next time… Bring it!!

Well I actually woke up in time to get my workout done this morning and it felt great. Today was Upper Plus and Ten Minute Trainer Abs. My arms are like noodles from that Upper Plus workout.

I have been doing a Hybrid P90X workout from Mark Briggs and I like it but I think I may change and do another Mark Briggs workout. I think it’s called P90X Max? Anyway it incorporates P90X, P90X + and some of the “One on One with Tony Horton” DVDs. It looks pretty cool. I found it on the Beachbody community forums.

 

Phase 1
Week 1-3

1. 30-15, ARx or Killer Abs
2. Plyo/Legs
3. Shoulders & Arms, ARx or Killer Abs
4. Fountain of Youth or Yoga X
5. Total Body+, (Abs can be added if necessary.)
6. Super Cardio
7. X Stretch

Recovery Week
Week 4

1. Fountain of Youth
2. Core Synergistics
3. Kenpo Cardio
4. X Stretch
5. Mammoth UML
6. Fountain of Youth or Yoga X
7. X Stretch

Phase 2
Weeks 5-7

1. Chest, Shoulders & Triceps, ARx or Abs/Core+
2. Intervals or Plyometrics
3. Just Arms, Killer Abs
4. Fountain of Youth or Yoga X
5. Road Warrior, ARx or Abs/Core +
6. Super Cardio
7. X Stretch

Recovery Week
Week 8

1. Fountain of Youth
2. Core Synergistics
3. Kenpo Cardio
4. X Stretch
5. Mammoth UML
6. Fountain of Youth or Yoga X
7. X Stretch

Phase 3
Week 9 & 11

1. 30-15, ARx or Killer Abs (I have not done Killer Abs yet).
2. Plyo/Legs
3. Shoulders & Arms, ARx or Killer Abs
4. Fountain of Youth or Yoga X
5. Total Body+, (Abs can be added if necessary.)
6. Super Cardio
7. X Stretch

Week 10 & 12

1. Chest, Shoulders & Triceps, ARx or Abs/Core+
2. Intervals or Plyometrics
3. Just Arms, Killer Abs
4. Fountain of Youth or Yoga X
5. Road Warrior, ARx or Abs/Core+
6. Super Cardio
7. X Stretch

Recovery Week
Week 13
1. Fountain of Youth
2. Core Synergistics
3. Kenpo Cardio
4. X Stretch
5. Mammoth UML
6. Fountain of Youth or Yoga X
7. X Stretch

So tomorrow is Yoga and I am going to follow the above schedule. Wish me luck!

Till next time… Bring it!!

Today was Kenpo Cardio Plus. And once again I did not get up on time to workout in the morning. I’m waking up earlier and earlier but my internal clock is still broken. Well, maybe not broken but it sure is out of whack from traveling.

I worked out after work. It was a pretty good workout but I don’t particularly like Kenpo Cardio. I feel uncoordinated in many of the moves and just don’t feel like I get a good workout. I always work up more of a sweat in good ‘ole KenpoX.

Diet was pretty good today. All in all it was a good day.

Till next time… Bring it!!

Today I did Interval Plus and Ten Minute Trainer Abs. What a great workout. Although I could tell that I lost some fitness. I had to stop short in some of the Interval Plus moves. I was DYING!! My inner voice was saying things like.. “ARE YOU FRIGGIN NUTS!?!” and “You should NOT be doing this.” I ignored it and pressed on.

I did my workout after work today because once again I could not get up at 5am. I kept turning the alarm clock off. That’s two days in a row now. My goal for tomorrow is to get up on time and get that AM workout in. And to make that happed I must get to bed early.

Till next time… bring it!!

About two weeks! Two weeks is what it seems to take to go from athlete to couch potato. I read that above quote years ago and although it is not exactly accurate it sure does hold true for me throughout the years. I find that if I take two weeks off that I have lost quite a bit of fitness. Luckily I can get back to where I was a lot quicker than a couch potato can.
So the past two weeks I have been traveling and completely blew my diet and did not stick to my exercise routine. I feel terrible. Both mentally and physically. My gut is bloated, my face is bloated, and I gained at least 15 pounds. I’m ready for a change.
I started my new P90X/P90X + hybrid workout today. I did not get up in time for a morning workout (was I trying to sabotage my workout?) so I did it after work. Today’s workout was P90X Plus Total Body. I felt like I was going to vomit when done. I lost a few reps on most exercises, my fat belly got in my way in some exercises, I felt like crap. I so want to get back to where I was just 2 short months ago. You see, for the past 2 months I have been away from home for a total of 4 weeks. And for me that means eating like crap and not exercising for what adds up to one full month.
It’s time for a change.
And I stumbled on a great Mark Briggs post about eating, I think I’ll try some of his ideas.
Wish me luck…
Till next time… Bring It!!