Bodybalance 79

Was sort on time so did the 45 mins Flexibility version and it was great. Just what I needed.

It was a familiar tai chi warm up as I have been doing that on some morning just to wake up so that was nice start. Didnt do many push ups in the yoga section and overall loved it.

BodyCombat 76

Great workout! Fast paced paced but good fun.

Some sections are very short and over before you know it but its a good one.

BodyPump 106

Wowser this one a tough one, mostly on the lunges section!!

Warm up - 3kg
Squats - 4kg good
Chest - 3kg for the bar and 2 x 2kg for the plates - good just - up next time
Back - 4kg and single arm went 4kg - good up next tme.
Triceps - 1 x 3kg and mostly struggled with the tricep push up. Dropped to 3kg to finish phew!!
Biceps 3kg and only just managed it.
Lunges - 1 x 2kg and none OMG those pulses were nasty - idnt make it through and had to take many breaks OMFG - try all with no weight next time.
Shoulders - 3kg for the rows and 2kg for the plates and only just. Same next time.
Core 1 x 2kg and did first set of crunches but struggled on 2nd set.

Tough on legs with those pulses made mine scream.

BodyAttack 96

Nope really dont like Bodyattack at all - just not for me. Its very go go go and no breathers or respite for the feet and my chest felt very bouncy and thrown about today - stopped around 30 mins :(

The group floor stuff is not helpful for those at home either.

BodyPump 107

This one has a posterior chain focus.

Another great one.

Warm up - 3kg
Squats - 4kg - good just
Chest - 3kg and Power Stands - just. All knees and not all reps
Back - 4kg and good short section - try 5kg next time.
Triceps - 1 x 3kh for o/h and 2kg for kickbakcs but took one break on those 16 omg
Biceps - started with 3kg but dropped to 2kg lesss than 3 mins to go!!!.
Lunges - 1 x 2kg and just made it though as it was a short one - phew
Shoulders - started with 4kg and then 3kg and lighter started with 2kg and then 1kg OMFG
Core - my core was toast from lots of core work

Grit Strength 27

Grit Strength and it was good fun. I used dumbells as at home but still a great workout and burpees tough as usual but loved it. Looking forward to next one.

Used 3kg throughout except for 4kg for extra plate / heavy equivalent.

BodyBalance 83

This was pretty good, some fast changes but overall enjoyed it. Nice balance section that I enjoyed.

Bodycombat 64

Bodycombat 64 was great - tough and fast but enjoyable.

Erin isnt the best combat trainer as her cues are slow for me.

BodyPump 108

Decided to give Les Mills ago for a change of pace.

Started with Bodypump 108 with dumbells

Warm up - 2kg
Squats - 3kg and only just
Chest - 3kg
Back - 3kg but should have used 4kg - single arm went 5kg
Triceps - 1 x 3gk
Biceps 3kg but the last min dropped to 2kg. Try 3kg all the way through next time.
Lunges - 1kg till singles then none OMG
Shoulders - 2kg just and missed a rep or 2
Core 2 x 2kg - good up next time.

Great job!

22MHC Cold Start, Resistance 1 & P90X3 Yoga

Needed some Tony time so started with Cold Start from 22MHC, then in to resistance 1.

Went lightish weights and enjoyed it - didnt try to go crazy like before.

Finished it with some yoga ommmmmm.

Rnd 2 6 W Wk 2 Isometrics

Good one

Rnd 2 6 W Wk 2 Cardio & Core

Good stuff, enjoyed it! Core is always tough at the end of this one.

Rnd 2 6 W Wk 2 Strength and Power

Great workout - love this one with the curl, single left deadlift with knee drive and great shoulder burners OMG!!

Don't forget the cardio burner wth the squat jumps to knee tuck wowser!!!

Push lat raise is especially tough. I did a mixture of knee narrow push up and no push up on knees and no push ups on feet as the shoulder and core work are the priority I think.

All the core work - Side plank taps I did on one knee. Took a break in the 1st set but just about powered through in 2 and 3 :) So need to get some on feet next time around.

Rnd 2 6W W2 Total Body Push Pull

Love this one, tough pacing in the last 2 sets as he doesn't give you time to catch your breath but still enjoyed it.

Especially the burn out at the end as last I did 4 rnds but only 4 push ups on feet and the rest on knees (on Power stands) and today I did 4 rounds again just, but all push ups on feet wahoo!!! Really pleased with progress.

Catch up, Yoga and BodyCombat 67

I haven't posted in ages, things have been a little crazy with moving house and all that goes with that.

But I did a few weeks of Morning Meltdown 100 and then moved onto 6 Weeks of the Work and that was amazing!!

Loved it, tough but brilliant. The variety is something else!!!

I decided to change my diet up by going my plany based and ct out all the energy drinks, pre and post workout powders.

I started straight into round 2 of The Work but then took bad with IBS/stomach bug so been out of it for a week. But I got back to it with Yoga 21D Day 4 Flow on Wedensday and yesterday I had to go back to old fav.

Bodycombat 67 - after renewing my les mills subscription.

Loved it, my top end HR was not as good as usual but no preworkout to open things up I guess it was too be expected.
I cut the workout short by about 6 minutes, missing the last section but then did or attempted the core section. I had to listed to my body as I'm only just recovered from literally doing very little for week recovery from a weird bug and sloshy tummy.

The dip in the middle was me pausing to check an important email.

But I'm back it now, trying to lean down some of the fluff I put on over the months of moving, no workouts and too much comfort eating.

BodyCombat 67

Like putting on an old pair of slippers....haven't done it awhile and loved it!!!

Pushed pretty hard and enjoyed every second.

TNB Wk 3 Lower Strength + 22MHC Core 1

Smashed the Goblet Sumo and the Deadlift but the big bowflex are a little unwieldy at heavier weights. Also working my grip strength too.

Felt much stronger all round though so really pleased with progress.

Core 1 went exceptionally well, I hit every rep and my form was much better throughout.

This 4 day rotation seems to be working well at the moment. Upper strength, Lower strength + Core, Cardio, Yoga/BodyBalance, Upper Metabolic, Lower Metabolic, Combat + Core, Yoga/BodyBalance. With a rest day in there if I feel the need. :)

TNB Wk 3 Upper Strength

Increased most of the weights again and pleased with progress.

Pullovers still make my shoulder click so need to stay cautious with that but other than that all good.

LMOD BodyBalance 81

Missing some yoga and flexibility work so added in the great Bodybalance workout. Nothing too strenuous so great for recovery day.

The meditation at the end was lovely too.

LMOD BodyCombat 78

This was a little slow to get started but then took off.

Not much leg work and one set of mountain climbers so good for after leg day :)

Some very fast combos but Enjoyed it.

TNB WK 2 1B Lower Metabolic + 22MHC Core 1

Pleased with Sumo and Deadlift increases and hit top end straight the way :)

Bridges felt good but Bulgarians were tough as always.

Chased it with 22MHC Core 1 and yes I got all the reps - really pleased with my core strength coming back.

Looking forward to full bodycombat session tomorrow :)

TNB WK2 1B Upper Metabolic

Really chuffed with increases on this one today - Shoulder feeling stronger - I really feel like I'm getting somewhere!

Love it!

LMOD Combat and Core Combo #3

Les Mills Combat and Core Combo #3 today and as usual the core section was tough - my abs were screaming!!!!

The Combat section was ok, didn't feel like I was working crazy hard but HR up there! Erin does some of it and she's not my fav combat instructor :(

TNB 1A Week 2 Lower Strength

Lower Strength again and really surprised on my increases :) Either strength or reps all over :)

Weighted bridges I will have to do more reps as the 30lbs bowflex dumbbell is really unwieldy to get into position but still did 12 reps every set today - which is 6 up from last week!

TNB 1A Week 2 Upper Strength

Week 2 and feeling good. Some increases over all but shoulders are toast.

Odd clicking in shoulder with pullovers since minor increase in weight so see how it goes.

LMOD Combat & Core Combo #2

Les Mills Combo of Half Combat and half CX Works and it was pretty brutal!

Enjoyed the Combat section but the Core section was tough, especially after ringing out your core already in Combat!!

Ingenious use of the band and I was so toast by the end!

TNB 1B Lower Metabolic

Lower weight and higher reps and it was tough. Good but tough on the glutes today, I think I fired them in the earlier sets and so when I came to the Bulgarian squat they just screamed mercy and I had to drop the weight in the final set.

Loving it so far :)

TNB 1B Upper Metabolic

Upper body again but with lower weight and higher reps. Really enjoyed it, much more than I thought I would.

LMOD Combat & Core #1

Combo workout they put together 30 mins Combat and 15 minutes CX Works and it was great - really enjoyed it.

TNB 1A Lower Strength

Redo of this was again as Redoing Week 1.

Please with small progress and I like the format. I'm choosing the Low held Sumo Squat over the Goblet squat as its more functional for me lifting boxes at work.

The hamstring curl is quite strange and a little awkward but feels like its working. I was very cautious last week but 3kg felt good this week.

TNB 1A Upper Strength

Upper Strength again as I decided to re-do week 1 as last week just kinda failed some how.

But Shoulders feel stronger already and the moves feel good. Concentrating on the muscles being worked while listening to Music is making a huge difference than listening to the DVD's - who knew?

These shorter workouts are easier to fit in but obviously not the high calorie burn I'm used to.

But energy levels are performing well on low carb :)

Dog Walk

Nice walk with the dog today - really great fun.

BodyCombat 68

Love this one and it sure had be sucking wind today!!

TNB 1A Lower Strength

Great workout, was cautious with weights but felt good and looking forward to see where this takes me.

Bulgarian squats are tough as always but hey lets get stronger!!!

TNB 1A Upper Strength

Been a busy week and not managed any workouts but did have a wonderful day out.

Started a new workout program today, a non beachbody one - The New Body "TNB" Turbo from Tom Venuto from Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle.

4 day a week 2 day split - we will see how it goes. Going to add in some yoga and cardio as I feel fit.

Today was NB 1A Upper Strength and I enjoyed it, felt a little week after not many workouts over the last couple of weeks but it felt good to lift again.

Core strength with Vytas

Core strength with Vytas and pleased with overall improvements. I managed all the knee hold up reps this time and I actually managed to hold the side plank for a short time on each side - yay for progress!!

BodyCombat 76

BodyCombat 76  and it was pretty fast paced and a little more dancey/rhythmical that most of the others I had done.

Overall I enjoyed it but some bits of were so fast that I missed a few reps and that was most of the section :(

Energy levels held up really well on this lower carb eating so really pleased with that.

L4 Back and Biceps

Back and Biceps again and it went pretty well. Wasn't sure how my energy would be but it went great. Some improvements and most stayed the same but overall pleased.

L4 Legs and Shoulders

Had a tough week but back at it today with legs and Shoulders - alternating sets. I find it works really well for me, slightly longer session but I like it.

Some improvements was good. My strength is coming back and my back is feeling almost 100% at last :)

Energy was good, could have been better but pleased overall.

L4 Chest and Tris and Core 1

Chest and Triceps went pretty good with some good improvements.

Chased it with Core 1 and felt much stronger and pretty much hit most of the reps so Yay!!

BodyCombat 77

A new release and it was pretty fast and furious. Some great punching combos in there, a very good leg section that I struggled to complete 2 days after leg day. The short kicking section was fast and awkward with the change of directions and a weird section that was fast and you had to be very flexible to do it.

Overall I enjoyed it but not one of my fav's.

Core Strength with Vytas

Love this challenging workout but some bits have gotten more doable so pleased with that.

The one leg side plank is still very tough but the rest I'm getting better at.

L4 Legs and Shoulders

Legs and Shoulders again today and it was really good. I increased most of the weights but had to drop n the later sets to maintain form but pleased with increased.

Deadlift felt good and my back is getting stronger Yay!!!

Concentrating on the muscles your working instead of just going through the motions is not given enough credit at all.

L4 Back and Bi's and 22MHC Cardio 1

Back and Bi's from the sheets again and increased some of the weights too.
Was careful with my back but it feels much better. Tried a few in rocket launcher stance but it didnt feel that good.
Last set in the wide row and trad row I did them rocket launcher single arm - Like Tony has us do in P90X. It felt much more stable and better on my back. The lift was easier to.

Chased it with Core 1 - which was much easier than last week. I got most of the reps this time too. I also did full jump back and forth Burpees today too so really chuffed with that progress. The last set of Bonus 22 Burpees was a bit slower than the kids but still got them all in.

L4 Chest & Triceps & 22MHC Core 1

Chest and Tri's for me from the sheets with increased weights where I could, as I had to drop in the later sets to keep good form. I was aware of my left shoulder also from the chest flys.

Bodycombat 68

BodyCombat 68 and loved it - did it with a bit more space than usual and it sure makes a difference when you can put in the effort as you are not scared of kicking the TV or Settee lol.

Maybe pushed it a little hard as I did get a little light headed at one point and had to take a seat for a few breaths but wow I enjoyed every minute. I always feel great, empowered and a bonus that I burnt a ton of calories while doing it.

Core Strength with Vytas

Some lovely and quite challenging at times Core strength with Vytas - great core workout for me. i will be doing this one often.

L4 Legs and Shoulders

L4 Legs and Shoulders from the sheets again, alternating the sets of Legs with Shoulders I find gives me a great workout.

Increased some of my weights and it felt really good.

LMOB BodyBalance 81

New Release and it was great.

Lovely tai chi warm up, little yoga flow, some standing strength, good core section including pilates 100, hip opening stretches and lovely meditation at the end. Wonderfull and perfect for a Sunday!

Def. do this again.

L4 Back & Bi's

Got to use my pullup bar today but boy did I struggle.

Increased some from last time and the bar was in the second round so pretty whooped but OMG. I even increased the assistance on my Chin up Max. But even then I could get 10 - showing what strength I've lost with being out of action with my back, but hey I'll get it back and be stronger for it - I promise!

L4 Chest & Tris, 22MHC Core 1 and Cardio 1

Chest & Tri's from sheets. Increased Chest weights and boy did I feel it OMG.
Triceps were toasty toast.

Chased with Core 1 which felt pretty good and much stronger than last time, getting most of the reps so nice improvement.

Needed more so went with Cardio 1 and phew that was tough at times. I walked all the burpees and did the squat portion first like Les Mills and concentrated on my glutes.
Great job!

BodyCombat 68

Needed some punching and kicking today so BC 68 was it and loved it. I've lost a bit of cardio fitness over the last 3 months and was feeling it towards the end but pushed through as best as I could.

Good stretch afterwards including some of physio stretches.

L4 Legs and Shoulders plus Yoga retreat Day 2 Stretch

LIIFT 4 Legs and Shoulders from sheets at my pace again and alternated each set of Legs with Each set of Shoulders. Upped some of my weights and really enjoyed it.
Concentrating on the right muscles is making a difference!!

Chased it with Yoga Stretch with Vytas and needed it!

BodyBalance 73

BodyBalance 73 today was really good.
Lovely Tai Chi warm up. A few move changes were fast but some really nice moves in there.
Do this one again.

L4 Back & Biceps and P90 Sweat C

L4 Back & Biceps was good today, another good pump and increased weights in some places.

Chased it with P90 Sweat C which was good fun. Was careful and stepped the burpees/scrawls but burnt a few cals ;)

L4 Chest & Tris & 22MHC Core 1

L4 Chest & Tris at my pace, which felt good wth some weight increases & 22MHC Core 1 afterwards and phew looking forward to doing all these as I build by core strength back up.

L4 Legs and Shoulders

Again my pace and I alternated Each round of legs with each round of shoulders and it worked really well.

Felt great to work legs again, went light with deadlift obviously as my back is much better but still not perfect.
Was good to go with heavier Bridge and Goblet too.

Bodycombat 70 Express & CX Works Beginnes

Didn't do the jumps but loved every minute. Kept my core in strong and it felt great to punch and kick again.

Chased it with CX Beginner just try and build up some more core strength and listen to what Dan had to say about everything - very good. Worked on my new Les Mills mat which was very nice except that the side planks gave me carpet burns on both elbows!!!! Really surprised considering how long we didn't hold them.

L4 Back and Biceps

Back and Bi's today from sheet at my pace again. Lowered the weights so not to have un-copeable with doms!!!

Enjoyed it and wow my Bi's felt pumped. Lowered the pull over weight too just to protect my back.

After wards I did some back extension but felt a little odd last 3 reps of 1st set of 10 so called it quits on them and just did slow and steady step ups. Must remember to keep core tight and lift with the glutes.

Did my physio stretches too but no weighted work.

L4 Chest & tri, Ab Ripper A + physio stuff

I started L4 again today but I'm going to work from my sheets at my own pace to be careful of my back, concentrate on form and not rush.

Felt good except that the rocking back and forth with the weights I'm not sure it was great for my back, I finished after the first round of the 3rd set just incase. Especially as I chased it with Weighted Goblet squats and weighted bridges.

The Ab Ripper A well most of it - more than last time so that progress ;)

I think I may get some doms tomorrow and my back is a little achey this evening so may rest tomorrow. See how I feel as I really don't want to set myself back.

P90 Sweat B

Sweat B was great tonight, turning it up a notch and it felt good. was cautious with some of the kicks and didn't really do the jumping kick - tried two reps and thought better of it. One of the kick I did th emule kick instead the forward one just for more glute action.
Still walking the sprawls but a little quicker with the feet.

Really squeezed my glutes when doing the squats as I didn't do any weighted one today. Did my physio stretches though.

P90 Sculpt A & Ab RIpper A

Sculpt A but all of it this time. 30lb band for pull down and chin. Managed 6 full push up before dropping to knees so chuffed with that. Was cautious with rocket stance but felt ok if keep tight.
Did goblet squat with 4kg in place of walking squats and added weighted bridges in too.

Chased it with Ab Ripper A but didn't managed all of it. I was careful and got 6-8 reps of most of them but stopped when I got tired at the rolls - didn't want to be silly.

Physio for my back

Physio again and I'm moving a lot better and he's please with my trunk rotation. Couple of tender joints again in lower back which he worked on after some assisted stretching.

Can now do lunges but keep core and pelvis tight and take you time. Wider stance than I'm used to and careful not to twist.

Also do some step with knee raise but again slowly and keep everything tight.

Gentle build back up now.

P90 Sculpt A half and Sweat A

I rested yesterday as I certainly woke up some muscles doing core with Vytas - phew...it's amazing what goes sleep in 7 weeks when you don't use it!!!

Today I did half of Sculpt A just to get a little light lifting done (push ups on knees but full depth) inc subbing in my physio work and then did Sweat A with a little more effort than last time. I still walked the burpees (I didn't stagger my feet like a sprawl either) but the rest I went much harder including the spin jumps :)

I'm so thankfully to be moving pretty normally at last. Still cautious with my back and apart from no lunges I'm moving properly :). Back to physio in the morning so hopeful that he's says I'm fully fixed.

Sweat A plus Physio work

Wednesday I just did my physio stretches as I was a little achey so no squats and bridges.

Yesterday and I got Sweat A done wahoo!!! I had to modify in places (no jump spins, 50% effort on the punches, carefully squat down and walked the burpees in and out and core held in like never before) but I got a a little sweat on and it felt amazing to move about.
Followed by 3 x 10 reps of weighted Goblet squats and weighted Bridges with 4kg / 8.8lbs plus physio stretches.

Bonus on top of that is actually slept the best I've slept in months!

It's a bit like starting my fitness journey all over again but hey sliver lining... I know tons more now than I did so I will make a better job this time around ;)

Back Progress and P90 Sculpt A

So after weekly physio and doing my physio stretches daily I'm finally getting there. It been a hard 6 weeks, like really hard, but we push through and get better little my little thank goodness.

I'm still not 100% by any means but I'm moving normally now and I can start some light workouts and build up the endurance in the muscles. ie I can only move around at work normally for about an hour and it starts aching :( but the spasm has 100% gone and the sharp pains have 99.9% gone too.

I managed to gently get most of Sculpt A done this evening, I subbed in place of the pull ups/chin ups - weighted bridges and goblet squats as prescribed by my physio (which I have to do everyday). Need to get my glutes strong again to help the SI pain I had. No lunges for me at the moment either. I also did standing curls in place of rocket launcher curls.

I had to do some assisted deep squats to make sure my hips sit in the right place with my stretches for lower back during my cool down.

It felt so great to do something after all his time and get my heart rate up a little too :) So gently does it but I'm finally easing back in.

Core Ignition yoga with Ted + Physio Core work

Tried Teds Pre-workout Core ignition yoga workout today to start my core strengthening work, and it was pretty good.

I went fairly modified as I don't want to push it and it was more of a core warm up so I could get my physio core work done. It was really good - enjoyed it and it felt good. Certainly warms you up too :)

Did my physio work and called it quits today. I'm moving a tiny bit better but got lots of niggly touchy bits in my back.
I've made another physio appointment to see someone different on Monday, hopefully all the swelling from her pummelling me on Friday will have subsided and he can straighten me out once and for all.

Back Pain and P90 plus Yoga for Back pain

So went back physio on Friday after hurting by back again on Thursday and she went to work on me real good.

I've done nothing and I mean nothing for days trying to be extra careful - even had 3 days off work to help.

But still 3 days later I'm still not right - I think she actually left me with more discomfort than I went in with is really frustrating. She twisted me and pushed and pulled on my ribs that they actually still are very uncomfortable :( So I'm one unhappy bunny.

I cautiously went work today and was careful while working.
Tonight I really wanted to move my body around as I'm feeling so stiff probably not helped with all the sitting/rest so I did half of P90 Sculpt A with light weights just to remind my muscles not to disappear.
I chased it with Vytas Yoga for back pain - just 11 mins but it was good. I then did some more stretches from physio and my own normal cool down stretches just to make myself feel better.

Slow and steady win the race ;)