Week 3 days 3 and 4

Trucking right along, still haven't missed a day yet. Today was cardio recovery, that was a nice treat after pure cardio yesterday. 2 more days this week!

Week 3, Day 2 (9/28)

Today was Plyometric Cardio Circuit Training. Bursts of cardio workout with a short recovery period in between. (30 seconds) Brutal. Insane. Just a couple of adjectives that come to mind after that workout. I'm already looking forward to Thursday's recovery workout!

Week 3, Day 1

Today was the second Fit Test. I definitely noticed improvement over the first fit test, just two weeks earlier. Here are my results from Day 1 to Day 15. (each exercise done for 60 seconds)

Switch Kicks: 73 -> 86
Power Jacks: 30 -> 43
Power Knees: 60 -> 75
Power Jumps: 20 -> 25
Globe Jumps: 8 -> 6
Suicide Jumps: 10 -> 11
Push-Up Jacks: 14 -> 23
Low Plank Oblique: 44 -> 40

Couple went down, which is hard to explain, but I think it mostly had to do with having better form the second time. :) That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Week 2 Complete

Week two is done! I am definitely feeling it in my leg bones. The plyometrics are hard on your knees and bones, even though they emphasize landing softly, it still takes a toll. Looking forward to the off day tomorrow.

Week 2, Day 5

Well, today wasn't anything about abs. Ooops. It was Pure Cardio and as always, kicked my butt. Karen is still sick, so she didn't work out, and Amy is at a Birthday Party, so she didn't work out....So...first time I had to work out by myself. Kinda nice having the whole living room to myself! The good news about the workouts is that they go by really fast. One more day and week 2 will be done!

Week 2, Day 4

Today being Thursday, it was Cardio Recovery. Lot's of stretching and control exercises today. Good thing too, because my right knee started hurting yesterday during the workout. Nothing major, but still a bit uncomfortable. Tomorrow we have a workout that we haven't done before, so that should be interesting. I think it's something about Cardio Abs. Stay tuned.

Week 2, Day 3

It's getting harder to think of something to write every single day. I may have to go to weekly updates so I don't completly bore the two people reading this blog...lol. After almost a week and a half, I have been pretty good about my eating. No soda, no candy, portion control. Today's workout was exhausting. I felt pretty good for the first half, but then felt like a rechargeable battery that was completely drained. Well, at least I know I am working hard and doing the best I can to follow the workout. I definitely want the tshirt! (If you send a before and after picture they will send you a free tshirt) Adios.

Week 2, Day 2

Pure Cardio today. Man, this one kicks my butt every time! (well....both times so far...lol) That's all I have the energy for tonight.

Week 2, Day 1 (9/20)

Well, today I have recovered about 90% from my cold. Even still, when I got home from work I was wiped! It's a good thing Karen and Amy are doing this with me or I might have skipped today! I could really tell a difference today. I don't know what it was.... Maybe because yesterday was a rest day, maybe because my cold is mostly gone....Maybe a combination of the two, but I was able to hang with the workout much better than any other workout so far. Not perfect, far from it, but much better for sure. Week 2, here I come!

Day 6 (9/18)

Day 6 marks the end of Week 1. Tomorrow is a rest day. The workouts have been very intense. If I had to guess, I would say that of today's 42 minute workout, I was able to do about half of it. Not necessarily 21 minutes and then done, but taking into account how much time I was actually able to follow along with the workout. I would often have to stop before it was time to be done with each different exercise. Hopefully in week 2 I will be able to endure a bit longer than in week 1.

Day 5 (Friday 9/17)

Today was Max Cardio and it kicked my butt! I have been sore since day one, and each day it seems to be a bit worse than the previous day. Hopefully at some point it will level off, or I may not be able to move soon! No pain, no gain! Tomorrow is the last day of workout for the first week, Sunday being an off day and Monday being the first day of week 2.

Day 4

Day 4 was Cardio Recovery. After days 1-3, it seemed easy, though it was still pretty intense. Looking at the workout calendar, every Thursday will be Cardio Recovery. I like it!

Day 3

Somehow from day 2 to day 3 I have developed a cold. Probably from lack of sugar! I'm convinced Pepsi will cure anything! (Just kidding) This exercise stuff is a lot harder than holding the couch down! It is pretty amazing that everything in this workout can be done with just your body. No weights, bands, pullup bars or any other equipment required. I can definitely feel the burn and it's only been three days. 3 days..... That means we're 5% done! :) Amy and Karen are hanging in there too.

Update after Day 2

I now see why they call it Insanity. After the fit test on day 1 and the cardio circuit on day 2, it's very clear that this program is effective. I'm old and out of shape, so I haven't been able to keep up and make it through an entire workout yet. Even the people in the video struggle to finish each cicuit. Some are not able to complete the whole thing without rest. I'm sticking with it for the entire 60 days though. I've cut sugar out of my diet (for the most part-no more pepsi, candy, etc) so hopefully that, along with eating healthier and portion control will help me get in better shape and increase my metabolism.

Time to get fit!

I am creating this blog to keep track of my personal fitness. Some background.... my whole life, up until I was about 27 years old, I could eat whatever I wanted and however much I wanted and not gain a single ounce. When I got my drivers license at 16 years old, I was 5'6" and weighed 102 lbs. When I got married at 23 years old, I was nearly 5'9" and weighed 120 lbs. At about 27 years old, I started gaining weight. Fast forward to 2010.....I will be 40 years old on November 26 and now weigh nearly 185 lbs. (Still just under 5'9") It has been a steady increase over the past 13 or so years, but at this rate, it's not going anywhere good.

So, what's my point? It's time to make a change in my fitness level and eating habits. Sometime in the next two weeks, I will begin Shaun T's Insanity fitness program. (As soon as it arrives in the mail) It's supposed to be a total body transformation in just 60 days. I plan to follow the program until November 26, 2010. (my 40th birthday) My goal is to give myself a healthier, more fit body by the time I turn 40. My next post will likely be after I have received the program and completed at least day 1. I will post some day 1 statistics with my goals that I want to achieve before the big Four-Oh.

On 9/13/2010 I started Insanity. Above are my day one measurements and my first 30 day goal.