Year End Stats

Stats for the last 12 months..

I've lost 7lbs / half a stone and the following off..

Chest = -1.5cm / 0.6"
Waist = -1.7cm / 0.7"
Hips  = -3.1cm / 1.2"
Right Thigh  = 2 cm / 0.8"
Left Thigh  = 2.2cm / 0.8"
Left Calf  = 0.9cm / 0.4"
Right Calf  = 0.8cm / 0.4"

Bring on 2018!!!! Lets make it great together!!!!!

BodyCombat 70

Good combo of total body extras in this one but the high knee jab move I somehow just dont get grrrr

Bear crawls and hip escapes made me think of Joel and Jericho lol

But I'm a little pained this afternoon when I move, I think I got too excited with some of the punches today and tweaked my chest :( rest and chill'ax for the rest of the weekend and I should be fine to go again on Monday.

Have a good one peep's!

BodyPump 93 & CX Works 25

BodyPump 93 again with DB's as at home again and slight increases in weights 😀

The lunge track is so tough but I did better than before and I should have upped my bicep weigh even more ;)

Skipped the Core track at the end and went straight into CX Works 25 as I still had bags of energy (took a different preworkout OMG). CX Works was brilliant, it moves a little fast but wow it blast your core from so many different angles.

BodyPump 93
Warm up- 2 x 10lbs (4.5kg) & 2 x 3kg at the end of shoulders.
Squats - 2 x 15lbs (6.8kgs) - good weight but could increase next time.
Chest Flys - 2 x 10lbs (4.5kg) - increase to 5kg next time
Back = Deadlifts, Rows, Clean and Press & Power (push)Press -2 x 12.5lbs (5.6kg) - perfect weight as felt it in the rows and had to push and only just managed the press's.
Triceps - 2 x 5lbs (3.4kgs) for kick backs and a single for o/h press, tricep push ups on P. Stands. Got pretty much all the reps with weights and managed more reps on the stands than last time but not all of them. Good progress though.
Biceps - 2 x 5lbs (3.4kgs) - easy = too light. at least 4kg next time.
Lunges - she says go light so try increase to 2 x 2 kgs dbs and drop to 1's if nec - dropped to 1's for the last 2mins ish and the burn just too much omg!
Shoulders - push ups, 2 x 5lbs (3.4kgs) for upright rows & o/h Press and 2kg DBs finishes with lateral raises and side rotator raises - shoulder were tough but made it ;)
Core - skipped core and went straight into CX Works 25.

CXWorks 25

Hovers with leg to side, then add on one sided push ups at the same time. - All on knees and had to take breaks.
Leg extensions - stayed with bent legs/single legs and could really feel it, two legs felt like two much.
Standing side lunge sequence with band and weights - went fast and I think I went the wrong way a few times. With 2kg bar.
Squat with arc. Then Squat with press forward. Used 2kg - increase next time to maybe 4kg.
Banded single leg squats / glute work. Didnt have enough resistance on the first half of the first side - then increased it and wow what a burn in the glute. Better on second side but burny a lot quicker and I had to take breaks.
Band side leg pulses - felt it but more resistance next time.
Obliques - I did no weight and did all reps with bent legs off the floor (progress from last time).
Plank twist with weight - I used 2kg and did pretty much all the reps after the first one. Increase weight next time to 3 or even 4kg.
Knee twists - I did with all bent knees and felt it good.
Back - Prone leg lift and out to side, then upper body lift and arm reaches, then both together. Felt good and I think I got most of the reps after watching the move.
Prone leg flutters.
Band - kneeling rear shoulder fly work with rows - burny on the rear delt and back phew.

Great one - I really enjoyed it, although some transitions are a little fast.

Cleaning

Was originally plaaning some yoga or something smilar today but I just wasnt feeling it.

My mum needed some help cleaning her car so I spent about an hour cleaning and polishing the roof of her car (as she sturuggles to reach it) and then mending and cleaning up the guttering on the garage.

Was wearing my iwatch so switched on the monitor just to see and I probably burnt the same amount of calories as doing some yoga, got a great sense of accomplishment, enjoyed it myself (which I didnt expect too lol) and made my mum happy = great day!!!

P90X Shoulders and Arms

Felt good to lift heavy!
Pleased with numbers and shoulders feel much stonger :)

Plyo X

I love this workout - Tony makes me laugh and I workout hard.

My body still suprises me, as it just gets better and better, at this cardio game :)

BodyPump 89

Used DB's today as I'm at home and had to pause a couple of times to change weights but really enjoyed it, pushed hard and got very shaky muscles lol

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Warm up weight:- 2 x 10lbs (4.5kg)
Squats - 2 x 12.5lbs (5.6kg) - good stuff felt like I was working and got all reps
Chest - 2 x 4kg for chest flys and 2 x 12.5lbs (5.6kg) for barbell
Back with no Overhead Press - 2 x 15lbs (6.8kg) triple rows were tough, 5kg plate for thrusters and I think I got all reps
Triceps - tricep push ups on power stands on knees. Had to take a few breaks as triceps screaming.
5kg DB for all o/h extensions this time, had to go to 4kg on last set omg!!!
 Dips on power stands with all bent legs - struggled and had to take breaks.
Biceps - All curls with 2 x 3kgs. Then used 2 x 7.5lb (3.4kg) - just managed them all
Lunges - 2 x 3kgs but I missed one set of pulses on both sides :(
Shoulders - Push ups on Power stands and push 8-8 feet, 8-5 knees on the second set.
2 x 5lbs (2.3lbs)  all reps on shoulders - really tough but pushed through and only took one breaks in the press sections.
Core (crunches and rotating hovers)- push for all reps = got all reps ;)

Max 30 Cardio Challenge & BodyBalance 73

Needed some Shaun T today and did Cardio Challenge = phew!!

Then into a lovely flowing warm up which I really enjoyed enjoyed, some yoga, stretching and flexibility work with Body Balance which finished with a lovley meditation at the end = wonderful.

New fav = do it again!

Hope everybody is ready for Christmas.....have a great one and Merry Christmas one and all!

P90X3 The Challenge & CX Work 24

Felt great to get back on my pull up today with The Challenge. Pleased with my increasing numbers here and there and miltary push ups slowy getting stronger again now my shoulder seemed much happier.

Chased it with CX Works for some serious core work with a band and a weight - wow, I think I'm going to feel that for a day or two!

Happy friday everyone!

BodyCombat 69

Loved this today - new one for me with some good fast combos!

Skipped the push ups (short section) and core as doing them tomorrow.

Reasonable lunge section and not so much jumping as some of the others.

Little tai chi bit at the end was nice.

BodyPump 93

After 3 days of no workouts just to rest my muscles, which I find very difficult but know its necessary, I was back at it today with BodyPump 93.

Awesome workout! Could have gone slightly heavier on the Squat and Back track, got Biceps right (really burny) but over estimated the Lunge, Shoulders and tricep tracks so had to drop down to get through them phew!!

The lunge track reminded me of T25 lower focus with the pulses and holds and they really make my legs scream " 1 min on each leg to go" she said - OMFG!!!

Bridges and sinlge leg bridges along with some crunches in the Core section at the end was a nice change too.

Will definitely do this one again.

Warm up 7kg
Squats - 11kg Bar - up it next time 12 or maybe 14kg (double warm up wieght like he says)
Chest Flys - 4kg DB's - just perfect burny.
Back = Deadlifts, Rows, Clean and Press & Power (push)Press -11kg Bar good but increase next time 12 or 13kg.
Triceps - 4kgs for kick backs (perfect) and 4kg DB for o/h press but dropped down to 3kg when struggling, tricep push ups - tried P.Stands on knees but then went to bench on knees and OMG.
Biceps - 2 x 3kgs - just made it very burny!
Lunges - she says go light so 2 x 1kgs dbs - just made it - perfect
Shoulders - push ups, upright rows, o/h Press - started with 7kg but too much for press so dropped to 2 x 2kgs and 2kg DBs finishes with lateral riases and side rotator raises - just made it very very burny.
Core - leg extentions, crunches and single leg bridges

LM BodyCombat 67 & 22MHC Core 2

Thoroughly enjoyed BodyCombat 67 again today - so much fun!

Chased it with Core 2 for a bit more core work and my Tony H. fix - he never fails to make me smile ;)

I'm thinking of having a few days rest ready to hit a Little Obsessed totaly fresh on wednesday - anybody doing it?

P90X3 The Challenge and Grit Strength 17

Been missing Tony and pull ups so I decided to go for the The Challenge - was fairly pleased with my numbers and to find that I'm still feeling strong.

Chased it with Grit Strength 17 - good routine even though I skipped the push ups having done 80 already! Lunges with weights, clean and squat, rows, jumping lunges, squats jumps, lunge and press and burpees sure do put the heart rate up with very little recovery time- wowee!!!

I used 12kg barbell - front squats were tough but doable - felt the quads working even though I was slower than them but saftey first and I was concerned with wrist holding the front squat etc.

5kg plate for others but changed to a 3kg or 2kg when nec. and even went to 1kg for snatches which were actually a fast front raise and very odd. I eventually went to a front raise and squat seperatley as I was aware of my lower back - as I struggle with the range of motion/mobility in my upper back.
I didnt enjoy the overhead squat moves so went heavier and just did squats.
Not my favourite routine.

BodyBalance 70

Wow this was pure bliss this evening!

A very different warm up, some flowing yoga, standing strength work, balance postures, core and back work with a lovely relaxation at the end all set to soothing calming music = totaly wonderful!

BodyPump 89

Was slightly rushed today grrr seems to be a new thing - sometimes people do everything they can to stop you working out dont they??? But I will not be stopped!!!

I skipped the lunge section today and did the core (which I skipped last time).

Got my weight choices better this time and it made it more challenging ;)

BodyPump 89
Warm up weight:- 7kg emtpy bar
Squats - 10kg I think I got every rep, either way much better than last time.
Chest - 10kg - made it through and didn't bring arms in this time so pleased yay!
Back with no Overhead Press - 12kg and all good - all good this time and I thought I'd increased but clearly not at 12kg again (culprit of rushing grrr) try 13 or 14kg next time.
Triceps - tricep push ups on power stands this time all knees but got all reps in first set and shoulder feels good thank goodness. 5kg plate for all o/h extensions this time but didnt manage all the reps. Dips I on power stands with mostly straight legs - partial range meant easier for a start but still didnt manage all the reps.
Biceps - All curls with 2 x 3kgs this time and got all the reps. Then used 7kg bar and OMG the pump and burn - I think I got all the reps - just! Left bicep feels it more than the right but I guess that is to be expected as it seems to be the weaker bicep.
Lunges - skipped for time.
Shoulders - Push ups on Power stands and did the first 8 on feet in the first set and 6 on the second. 2 x 3kg and realise too heavy after first rep so I went 2 x 2kgs and just about manage the rest butonly just. 10kg Barbell and it was tough but doable - same again next time. Press's were slightly better this time but the push presses felt harder and I really had use my legs = phew!
Core (crunches and rotating hovers)- good core section only stpped twice for crampy burn but could probably do it all next time if I pushed. Also better when I haven't done similar core in Bodycombat 69 yesterday!

BodyCombat 67

Wow really loved this one tonight...didnt get chance to workout at normal time so got it done in the evening instead.

High octane fast combo's and quick changes but what a fun de-stressing way to burn over 600 calories!!

Not so much leg stuff in this one and a few push ups but lots of punching and kicking with a mix of muay thai and more karate than usualy which I especially enjoyed.

Has to be my new fave!!

Insanity Asylum Strength

Snowed in today with treacherous roads and watching crazy people sliding on the roads outside our house, we decided to stay warm and safe!

Great to stay home apart from not getting to my Gym with barbells and pull up bar so had to change planned workout of LM Grit Strength to Asylum Strength = closest Beachbody program to Grit Strength there is and I could do it with my Bowflex ;)

Did it with 2 x 10lbs / 4.5kg and boy it works you. Struggled with the shoulder press's but better than I expected, even dropped to one DB on the last set.
Missed a couple of the hip thrusts (they are tough when you don't do them very often) and took a couple of the push ups out on some of the later DB rotations to keep up with the pace.

Overall thrilled with progress in this and Loved it!!

BodyCombat 65 + good stretch

I punched and kicked all my stress out today and wow do I feel better for it! Great routine.

Les Mills BodyPump 89

Loved this today - nice heavy back track and a great tricep and shoulder burner!
I skipped the core section at the end as I was short on time.

Really enjoying working my muscles in different ways and at different tempos - my body is changing almost before my eyes so I guess it likes the change of pace!

Anybody not tried it - I recommend you give it ago.

BodyPump 89
Warm up weight:- 7kg emtpy bar
Squats - 10kg I think and just managed it - may have skipped a rep or two due to being slightly slow.
Chest - 10kg - made it through but brought arms in when he said under the bar and I dont think I should have - change bench direction next time to see the screen.
Back with no Overhead Press - 12kg and all good - lower back felt it more than anything but could increase next time I think.
Triceps - tricpe push up on bench for a few then dropped to knees. 4kg plate for o/h extensions, then 5kg on last on jsut to push. Dips I did on Bench with bent knees - didnt manage them all.
Biceps - Hammers with 2 x 4kg DB's, then changed to normals and it was too much so dropped to 2 x 3kgs. Then used 7kg bar and OMG the pump and burn - I think I miss one set while I took a breather.
Lunges 2 x 3kg - and do same again next time. I just about maanged it but may have missed a couple due to be being slow again ;( 
Shoulders - 2 x 3kg I think and it was a push but I did my best. 10kg Barbell and it was tough but doable - same again next time. Press's were tough and had to give a bit of push.
Core (crushes and rotating hovers) - skipped it for time.

Don't like this app so going back to my old one.

Les Mill BodyBalance 71

This was a really enjoyable flowing routine.

Some bits were tricky trying to keep an eye on the screen as with any first time through but it was a lovely warm up and stretched me out good.

I didn't do much of the core section as I've done some core everyday this week and after CXWorks yesterday it didnt need any more.

But I especially loved the long relaxation/medititation at the end - just what I needed after a stressy morning.

Nice active recovery day that wasn't taxing on the shoulders like X2 yoga can be ;)

Tried a new app for HRM to see how I get on with it.

Les Mills Grit Strength 16 and CXWorks 23

Really enjoyed Grit Strength today - its like Pump but a much faster HIIT version in 30 mins.

Weighted Squats and lunges, clean and press, push press, high pull, rows, squat press, bear crawls, frog jumps, push up burpees, surfer burpees and arc press squats in many different combos. With some core hovers to finish.

I used 10kg on the bar - could go 12kg next time. Used 3kg DB for plate will go 4kg next time for arcs and 5kg for presses.

Chased it with CXWorks and Oh My Core!!! Wow 30 mins of just core work certainly makes you work. Some plank work, hovers, standing work with a plate/DB and band work in standing and on the floor = phew!!! Front upper and lower abs, obliques, glutes and back were all hit today.

Just laughing this afternoon and I can feel my abs so I think I might know to it tomorrow lol.

BodyCombat 65

Thought this one the one I did on Sat but def. not!

It was awesome - much more intense than the last one!. Tough leg section, good push up section and some major jumping kicking sections that gets your heart pumping.

New fav!!! Loved it!!!

Les Mills BodyPump 97

BodyPump again and wow it makes your muscles scream! Low weigth but so many reps = ouch.
I couldn't even keep up in the lunge track for the burn!

But it does feel great to be throwing a barbell around again ;) Had to drop to crazy light weights for the shoulders track as they were burning up!

Great workout - love this one!

BodyPump 97
Warm up weight:- 7kg emtpy bar
Squats - 8kg - up 1kg from last time and got most of the reps - same for next time
Chest - 8kg - screamy and just about made it = same next time
Back/Overhead Press - 9kg for first 2 sections then 10kg for that last section. go all 10kg next time.
Triceps - 7kg bar and made it but didnt manage all the push ups.
Biceps - 7kg bar and managed all the reps I think ;) try 8kg next time.
Lunges 2 x 3kg - ok through the squats but got the lunges and after 2 reps I dropped to no weight and could not make all the reps. Took breaks and just back in but missed quite a few. The bottom halves make my thighs scream
Shoulders - started with bar (empty I think), then dropped to 2 x 3kg, then 2 x 2kg then 2 x 1kgs as my shoulders were on fire. Try all 2kg next time to see if I can get the reps.
Core (all crunches/upper core work) - didn't quite manage all the reps but better than I thought.

Les Mills Grit Cardio 14 & BodyCombat 65 nope 63

Needed to make up for yesterday so today was Grit Cardio 14 then straight into BodyCombat 63 and love it!

Grit cardio was ok, slightly repetitive but I pushed through. Legs are feeling it from Pump yesterday so some of the squat pulses were really tough!
Watch wasnt reading great as I clearly didnt have it in the right place, after shoving it further up my wrist it was much better.

BodyCombat 65 is a great release - I loved all the tracks except the last one with the knee up jab - just didnt work for me for some reason. Great leg lunging section and some push ups in there to for good measure. Core section works well also = awesome!

But great workout and I burnt a few calories that's for sure.

Embrace the DOMS!!!

Les Mills BodyPump 97

Tried BodyPump (Last time a tried Pump was on DVD in 2014!) today and I was really short on time (annoyingly so because of work grr) so only managed about 28 mins of the workout but it was good fun. (Warm up, Squats, Chest and Back tracks)

I only went with a 7kg bar for the whole thing as experience says if I go crazy with too much weight and all those reps I will regret it over the next 2-3 days lol.

The squats had my legs screaming though! Chest was just about maangeable and def. need to go heavier on the back track next time.

Swopped Yoga X for LM BodyBalance 69

It was really good! A little bit of Tai Chi to warm up, then some flowing yoga with standing leg poses and balance work, into some core work and pilates finishing off with a gorgeous relaxing meditation.

Absolutey loved it! It had it all and in around 55 mins!

I'll be doing some more of these thats for sure!

P90X Back and Biceps

A few improvements but not many today. This one is such a bicep burner as you use them on almost every single move!!!

Thinking of mixing thngs tomorrow for yoga today and maybe trying some Les Mills CX Works and Body Balance - anyone else tried any / got any recomendations?

Used iWatch on workout setting today after tighenting my strap before I started and it didnt read well at all? Hmmmmm

P90X Plyo X

Needed this today - it was good to get a great sweat one!

New iWatch didnt read so well for a start so I tightened up the band and it seemed much better after that.

P90X Week 10 Chest, Shoulders & Tri's

It was cold in the gym this morning and this didn't do much to warm me up lol

Some improvements over last time but my triceps were toast really early on?

But my shoulder is getting stronger and I'm feeling good about that ;)

New iWatch for Christmas and I'm now using that instead of Polar HRM - see how it goes. My own one wasn't as accurate and I'm hoping this one will be better. I know it cant be as good as the chest strap but for the difference in a few calories for my purposes it will save a lot of hassle.

This graph shows my HR not getting very high at all today but it did a few times but not for very long - will try Plyo X tomorrow and see how that compares to around 600 burn for the hour.

BodyCombat 63

I swopped out Kenpo X for some new BodyCombat and it was great fun. Some great fast paced combos and I really enjoyed it.

Have a great weekend everyone!

P90X Legs and Back

Wow this felt tough today for some reason - its been two weeks since I did it but it felt like a month!

Kept most of the weights the same except for the weighted lunges. Last time I used 2 x 12kg / 26lbs but I had the 14kg / 31lbs made up and to save messing about I used them. Only managed 6 reps but I did them lol

Pull up numbers were there or there abouts. Energy levels seemed low today and I didnt go airbourne on the Speed squats with my tired quads but got it all done :)

I'm embracing the DOMS today ;) and my right hip flexor is moaning a little but got stuck into some Tony Yoga with Fountain of Youth and it was just what I needed.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

P90X Shoulders and Arms

Rushed again today grrrr but got it done.

Couple of nice increases with 8 x 7kg / 15lb on tricep kickbacks, 10 x 9kg / 20lb Concentration curls and finally managed all 16 reps of in and out shoulder flys with 4kg / 7.5lbs - finally some progress for my week shoulders ;)

I managed some side tri rises today too - first time since I strained my shoulder end of May!

I swopped out the Croughing Cohen Curl for Seated Incline Curls today (like Chisel) as I really feel like you get to feel the whole length of the bicep work with that isolation.

22 Min Hard core Cardio 3, 2 and Core 2

Swopped Plyo X for 22 Min Hard Core Cardio 3, chased it with Cardio 2 and finished with Core 2!

Love it!!! Got tough around 8 mins to go of Cardio 2 but pushed through and loved every second :)

Lost a fair bit of dna on that one......Get some!!!!!!

Recovery from illness and P90X Chest and Back.

After 3 attemps at workouts last week while being ill, I took the rest of week off and recovered properly as I was clearly worse that I thought/hoped.

I decided to repeat Week 9 of P90X and boy does it feel great to be back at it and not feeling half dead.

I didn't push stupid hard but I did push and really pleased with what I did. I was a little rushed as short on time but shorter warm up and skipped a bit of Tony talk and got all my sets in ;)

When I first got back on the pull up bar and almost flew up - that felt amazing! I think I might have lost a bit of fat last week with skipping so many meals when I couldn't face food, so I might be a little lighter which may have helped lol

Bring it!!

P90X Shoulders and Arms

Well most of it! I struggled today big time.

I'm feeling better in some ways ie no more diarrhoea/sickness and intentines feeling better but I still have some kind of stomach bug or something 'cause I feel like crap today. Sometimes I fancy food othertimes I just can't face it and feel really queasy - its really wierd.

I pushed play today in the hopes that it would make me feel better but I really struggled. I pushed through as best as I could and then got an unexpected visitior so that was the end of that (only 4 excercies from the end though).
This afternoon and evening I just feel so lethargic its not funny.

Not sure about Yoga tomorrow - I think I might have to try a real do nothing day and see if I can finally get top side of this thing. May even go without food to see if that helps?

P90X3 Triometrics

Still not 100% as I couldn't face breakfast again this morning but with low energy levels I had a protein shake instead. (Not Shakology as I've noow sent mine back )

Not enough energy reserves for Plyo X but I did give Triometrics a good bash ;) Didn't do all the jumping parts and modified where I needed to but still got a good sweat one, worked that booty, got HR up and didnt pass out so I think thats a good day considering.

P90X Chest and Back

After waking up Monday morning at 5.45 to an hour of diarroheoa and sickness the day was was pretty rough. Energy rock bottom and aches and pains from being sick ;(so no workout.

Today after a little more diarrahoa more Immodium to the rescue. On no food as still got a queasy tummy - I had two cups of Peppermint and ginger tea and felt a little better. I thought stuff it, took my pre-workout and got something done.

Chest and back but gently lol. I didnt even jump around in the warm up. Knees for push up on first round and at home so I used bands and straps for pull ups. I swopped decline for normals as I dont think my tummy would have thanked me ;).
Push ups on feet in second round and 35lb lawnmowers was the hardest thing I did. So no crazyiness or PR's at all, it just felt good to get moving again. Something to make me feel normal. :)

I actually had my first solid meal of the day at around 1.30pm = 16 hours with no food, never been done by be before but I figured my system needed a bit of a rest. I wasn't hungary so I didnt force it.

Energy levels are slowly catching up so fingers crossed I'm on the mend.

A little Obsessed - Day 5 Legs + Foam Rolling

So legs today and I actually really enjoyed it. It was fairly fast paced but I was at my gym today and space made a huge difference... as in I could keep up!

Didn't go crazy heavy with weights (light first round and heavier second) as I like being able to walk and sit down lol. Besides this is transition week for me ;)

And although I really enjoyed it I really feel like it was a great booty workout more than legs if I'm honest. Maybe heavier weights will make it more leggy but there is a whole lot booty work for a leg day and I know Autumn knows how to work legs from Chisel.
But with 80 Day obsession being a Booty'centric workout I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I just think lower body maybe a better title than legs but that just my 2 cents/pence worth.

I found another bit of Carpet off-cut to make those sliders slidy and the forward cross lunge was a little tricky to start with..knowing when to slide and then when to heel down to stop?

I stretched out well and then did some much needed foam rolling to finish the week. Back to finish the last phase of P90X next week.

A little Obsessed - Day 4 Cardio Core + Max 30 Max Out 15

This cardio workout was ok with Autumn and although I enjoyed the recovery bits to work the core, the pace is really quick to get all the bands and sliders in place to keep up with the cast in my small living room (at home again today).

I went to the garage and found a small off-cut of carpet and the sliders without covers worked like a dream. I wish I had it on from the start of the week! So much easier and therefore so much more do able. I even tried the move from the other day that I found almost impossible...now totally possible. Get your slidability right people!!

But getting my bit of carpet out with the sliders on to my mat and putting it away to make room for the jumping bits was a bit of a faff but I got through it (even with taking a phone call about 1/3 of the way through).

When I had done I needed something more so I went for crazy Shaun T Max Out 15 and phew maxed out about 4 mins in but loved it ;)

A little Obsessed - Day 3 AAA (Arms, Abs and A$$)

This one moves pretty fast and it was hard to keep up for me but overall it was ok.

I found the slider moves really hard as in almost impossible and I presume that's because there isn't enough slide on the surface I'm using. The first one in plank that you pull your knees up, I modified to one leg at a time (there was no modification given) but on the second round I lent forward more to take a bit more weight of my feet and pulled as hard as I could and managed a few reps then did a few more 1 leg.

The hamstring curl in bridge with the sliders I had very similar problems and modified pretty much all of them - I really need more slide - I might have to try the slippy side on straight carpet to see if its better but I didn't get chance during my workout (and only just thought about it while typing this lol)

The bridge today was the easiest move for me by far - I even used my black band (heaviest) and (2nd heaviest) blue band together and only just felt it! I think the muscle memory from these I did for my Physio a while back must have helped

Then my internet broke just before the end of the last move so not sure how it ended!

I was going to chase it with some Yoga Flow on the go but with no internet and against the clock (as I had a phone call during the workout too grr) I just stretched out.

A little Obsessed - Day 2 Booty

Oh My Abs!!! My abs are on fire today from yesterday, laugh, sit down, reach = ouchy!!!!

On to Day 2 today for Booty...this one is very Booty centric which is no surprise from the name really but she works different angles to most other workouts I've done.

Choosing the right band is really important on this one - legs are stronger than we think and its easy to choose a light band and not feel it much. I went light on the first set and heavyied up in the second.

Some different and cool stuff in these workouts - Autumn has done good I think!

I chased it with Yoga Stretch with Vytas as my lower body needed some TLC and way more stretching than Autumn gave us. I'm expecting some soreness but good stretching I think will allow me to walk tomorrow ;)

A little Obsessed - Day 1 Total Body Core

This was quite different with the bands and a nice challenge too.

I had to modify in a couple of places but overall really enjoyed it and looking forward to tomorrow.

Bicycles were the hardest move for me and I surprised myself on the reverse inchworm 😜

Core de Force MMA Speed 2.0

Really really short on time today as work is crazy busy but managed to squeeze in some MMA 2.0 and loved it! My shoulder got upset with the hooks, which surprised me after no pain for a week grrrr, but got a good sweat on.

I really wanted to wait till later to join the live 'A Little obsessed'ers but it wont happen at home in the evening for me with the new pups. So I'll be 18 hours behind the live event but still getting it done ;)

Be great to hear everyone's pain before I submit myself to Autumns thrashings too lol

Max 30 Friday Fight Rnd 1 & Core de Force Core Kinectics

Tried a new one today as I needed a bit of intense Shaun T! Friday fight was pretty good and pretty tough and I broke in some new trainers too lol.

Loved it and chased it with Core Kinectics which I still find a tough routine to do but there the ones we need to do more often right?

I plan on not doing much this weekend now as I need to chillax. Have a great weekend everyone.

P90X Legs and Back

Very short on time today so I had to skip a few sets = Single leg wall squat, 3 way lunge, Chair Salutations, Groucho walks and the last set of calf raises to get done on time but pleased with what I did do ;)

Got all reps and added the knee raise to my Deadlifts squats with 2 x 5kg / 11lbs, just about managed 8 reps on each leg of weight step ups with 2 x 8kg / 17.7lbs and increased to 10 reps with 12kg / 26.5lb on weighted lunges.

Pull ups weren't bad but never great after only 48 hours of Back and Biceps but I did throw in some super slow negatives just trying to build up some more strength.

My sliders have arrived so I have them and loops ready for A Little Obsessed next week ;)

 

P90X3 Yoga

X3 Yoga today and it was just what I needed! New pups are driving us crazy and I needed those few minutes to de-stress.

P90X Back and Biceps

Back and Biceps again for me with more increases and I'm loving the progress I'm seeing at the moment. Bring it!!!!

A few blips on my HR today :(