Workouts were kettlebell, 1-on-1 Killer Abs, Spinervals Sweating Buckets and P90X+ Total Body Plus. (Take a look at blogs from March 2009 for complete P90X, P90X+ and 1-on-1 workout overviews)
Nothing like a 4 day weekend. Diet will not be discussed due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Some things are better left unsaid.
I did my first kettlebell workout in quite some time. I took it somewhat easy. I didn’t want to strain any muscle since it was like I was starting from scratch. The exercises performed were 2 hand swings, 1 hand swings, chest press, curls, tri extensions, upright rows, shoulder press and snatch. The shoulder presses were pretty tough. I wanted to pay really close attention to my form. It is very easy to hurt yourself performing kettelebell exercises if you do not do them correctly.
After the KB routine, I did 1-on-1 Killer Abs. This is a combination of Ab Ripper 200 and Ab Ripper X. You end up doing around 500 reps.
The following day I was on the bike, indoors of course. For me, biking on the trainer is tough. I get bored really fast. I did Spinervals Sweating Buckets. It is about 50 minutes of total spinning. They mix it up enough to keep you from getting too bored. You’re changing gears often, so it requires you to think. Still, tough to stay on the bike for an hour without going anywhere. It’s as bad as a treadmill workout. I need to do these workouts to keep up with my triathlon maintenance.
My final workout of the week was Total Body Plus from the P90X+ series. This one hits it all. Again, not doing this one in a while, it was tough. It is not a rep thing, but a time thing. You need to make sure you pick the right weight or you will run out of gas before the exercise is done. No need to be a hero. Just concentrate on form and these moves will burn you out. At least that’s what they did to me
In good health,
Joe
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Boring
Today was 1-on-1 yoga and a 5 mile run. (Take a look at blogs from March 2009 for complete P90X, P90X+ and 1-on-1 workout overviews)
Today was a pretty boring day as far as workouts go. Nothing very interesting to talk about other than the fact that my hips and a$$ are killing me from yesterdays Insanity workout.
Yoga was good. My body was definitely in need of it. I am 99% sure I am going to be switching to the P90X yoga once or twice a month. I am in need of it.
The 5 mile run was extra boring. The weather forced me inside. I made the most of it and did some intervals to make the time go by a little faster.
Diet
Calories – 1700
Carbs – 185g (49%)
Protein – 150g (39%)
Fat – 46g (12%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Today was a pretty boring day as far as workouts go. Nothing very interesting to talk about other than the fact that my hips and a$$ are killing me from yesterdays Insanity workout.
Yoga was good. My body was definitely in need of it. I am 99% sure I am going to be switching to the P90X yoga once or twice a month. I am in need of it.
The 5 mile run was extra boring. The weather forced me inside. I made the most of it and did some intervals to make the time go by a little faster.
Diet
Calories – 1700
Carbs – 185g (49%)
Protein – 150g (39%)
Fat – 46g (12%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Insane
Workouts were Upper Plus, Abs/Core Plus, 3 mile run and Insanity Plyometric Cardio Circuit. (Take a look at blogs from March 2009 for complete P90X, P90X+ and 1-on-1 workout overviews)
Four workouts to talk about.
The first was upper body plus from the P90X+ series. I hadn’t done this one in a while, so I had to remember some of the moves. I wasn’t real comfortable right off the bat. These workouts are about time and not reps. So you are doing curls, push-ups, dips, etc., for a minute to a minute and a half. I had to keep the weight lighter than my previous routines, but this is expected. I love the combination moves and the fact that the workout is only 40 minutes long. This was followed by Abs/Core Plus also from the P90X+ series. This is a little different than Ab Ripper X. For this routine, you do 5 rounds of four different moves that require you to hang, stand, plank and sit. It is an all around great workout for the core.
It was so nice over the weekend that I had to fit a run in. I nice easy 5k pushing the jogging stroller and being followed by my other daughter on her bike. I kept the pace nice and easy. It was probably around an 8 minute mile.
Yesterday’s workout was brutal, Insanity Plyometric Cardio Circuit. This was the first time doing this routine, but I was going in with the mindset that it wouldn’t be too bad. I was wrong, very wrong. It starts you off with a few combination exercises repeated 3 times at different speeds. Not too bad. Then you go into some stretching. So far, so good. Finally, you hit the actual routine. Combination moves at different speeds. With only a 30 second break every few minutes. I had to pause the tape a couple of times as well as take breathers. I was pouring sweat. This workout is my new enemy and I will defeat it. We face off again next week.
Diet log will pick up again tomorrow.
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Four workouts to talk about.
The first was upper body plus from the P90X+ series. I hadn’t done this one in a while, so I had to remember some of the moves. I wasn’t real comfortable right off the bat. These workouts are about time and not reps. So you are doing curls, push-ups, dips, etc., for a minute to a minute and a half. I had to keep the weight lighter than my previous routines, but this is expected. I love the combination moves and the fact that the workout is only 40 minutes long. This was followed by Abs/Core Plus also from the P90X+ series. This is a little different than Ab Ripper X. For this routine, you do 5 rounds of four different moves that require you to hang, stand, plank and sit. It is an all around great workout for the core.
It was so nice over the weekend that I had to fit a run in. I nice easy 5k pushing the jogging stroller and being followed by my other daughter on her bike. I kept the pace nice and easy. It was probably around an 8 minute mile.
Yesterday’s workout was brutal, Insanity Plyometric Cardio Circuit. This was the first time doing this routine, but I was going in with the mindset that it wouldn’t be too bad. I was wrong, very wrong. It starts you off with a few combination exercises repeated 3 times at different speeds. Not too bad. Then you go into some stretching. So far, so good. Finally, you hit the actual routine. Combination moves at different speeds. With only a 30 second break every few minutes. I had to pause the tape a couple of times as well as take breathers. I was pouring sweat. This workout is my new enemy and I will defeat it. We face off again next week.
Diet log will pick up again tomorrow.
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Saturday, November 21, 2009
The Bike
Today was 45 minutes of spinning. (Take a look at blogs from March 2009 for complete P90X, P90X+ and 1-on-1 workout overviews)
It was great to get on the bike. It was only 45 minutes of spinning, but I still manage to burn a bunch of calories. Good cadence and good speed, I couldn’t ask for more.
This coming week starts phase 3 of 4. I will also be starting my diet again. I think the teeth are healed enough.
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
It was great to get on the bike. It was only 45 minutes of spinning, but I still manage to burn a bunch of calories. Good cadence and good speed, I couldn’t ask for more.
This coming week starts phase 3 of 4. I will also be starting my diet again. I think the teeth are healed enough.
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Friday, November 20, 2009
Delta Run
Workouts were 1-on-1 Yoga, 5 mile run and 1-on-1 Diamond Delts. (Take a look at blogs from March 2009 for complete P90X, P90X+ and 1-on-1 workout overviews)
The yoga was perfect. Good stretch and the time went by fast. This was my first yoga in a couple of weeks, so I wasn’t as flexible. Actually, I felt really stiff when I started. By the time I was finished, I had loosened up a little bit.
My 5 miler wasn’t really what I was hoping for. I wanted to get outside, but it was cold and rainy. I was stuck on the treadmill. The only good part about this was that I was able to control my speed. I kept it at a nice 7:45 pace.
The delt workout was tough. This was only my second time doing this routine, so I was not truly comfortable with it. Needless to say, I had to move a little slow throught the workout to make sure I had the correct form. I know I am going to be feeling this tomorrow. I went heavy on the shoulder presses and 4 sets of pikes press had my arms shaking.
Tomorrow it is back to a little triathlon workout. One hour on the bike.
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
The yoga was perfect. Good stretch and the time went by fast. This was my first yoga in a couple of weeks, so I wasn’t as flexible. Actually, I felt really stiff when I started. By the time I was finished, I had loosened up a little bit.
My 5 miler wasn’t really what I was hoping for. I wanted to get outside, but it was cold and rainy. I was stuck on the treadmill. The only good part about this was that I was able to control my speed. I kept it at a nice 7:45 pace.
The delt workout was tough. This was only my second time doing this routine, so I was not truly comfortable with it. Needless to say, I had to move a little slow throught the workout to make sure I had the correct form. I know I am going to be feeling this tomorrow. I went heavy on the shoulder presses and 4 sets of pikes press had my arms shaking.
Tomorrow it is back to a little triathlon workout. One hour on the bike.
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Recovery
Workouts were a 4 mile run, Core Synergistics and 1-on-1 Just Arms. (Take a look at blogs from March 2009 for complete P90X, P90X+ and 1-on-1 workout overviews)
I need to catch up for the past few days. I am not going to include diet. Since my getting my wisdom teeth pulled, I haven’t been keeping track. Once things are completely healed, I will start up again. My calorie intake has been low due to the fact of the soft/liquid diet I am on.
The 4 miler. It was good to start working out again after a week off. As soon as I took my first couple of strides, I knew the run was going to suck. Every time my foot struck the ground, it was like the shock went directly to where my teeth were pulled. Made it home and popped a couple of aspirin.
Next up was Core Synergistics. Again, the pain radiated right to my mouth. Not as bad as when I ran, but noticeable. I took it easy with this workout. I was just coming off a week of doing nothing and I didn’t want to over do it. I still got in a quality workout.
Finally, there was just arms. This one I went heavy. Really picked up the weight, but the reps went down. This was expected. Top notch workout.
Tomorrow is a double, yoga and a 5 mile run.
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
I need to catch up for the past few days. I am not going to include diet. Since my getting my wisdom teeth pulled, I haven’t been keeping track. Once things are completely healed, I will start up again. My calorie intake has been low due to the fact of the soft/liquid diet I am on.
The 4 miler. It was good to start working out again after a week off. As soon as I took my first couple of strides, I knew the run was going to suck. Every time my foot struck the ground, it was like the shock went directly to where my teeth were pulled. Made it home and popped a couple of aspirin.
Next up was Core Synergistics. Again, the pain radiated right to my mouth. Not as bad as when I ran, but noticeable. I took it easy with this workout. I was just coming off a week of doing nothing and I didn’t want to over do it. I still got in a quality workout.
Finally, there was just arms. This one I went heavy. Really picked up the weight, but the reps went down. This was expected. Top notch workout.
Tomorrow is a double, yoga and a 5 mile run.
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
My Tooth
Legs and Back with Ab Ripper X. (Take a look at blogs from March 2009 for complete P90X, P90X+ and 1-on-1 workout overviews)
This is going to be a quick post.
My last workout was Legs and Back. I was able to get 140 pull-ups in which is right on target for my goal. I am going to be increasing the weight used for my leg exercises to 30 lbs. next week.
This week will be no workouts. I had my wisdom teeth pulled a few days ago and was advised against it.
I have been looking at my half ironman triathlon training schedule. Not being able to workout out has allowed me to catch up on a few things.
My diet has been little. I haven’t been able to eat a lot since my teeth were pulled. So far, I have lost about 4 pounds in the 4 days
In good health,
Joe
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joe@eeathlete.com
This is going to be a quick post.
My last workout was Legs and Back. I was able to get 140 pull-ups in which is right on target for my goal. I am going to be increasing the weight used for my leg exercises to 30 lbs. next week.
This week will be no workouts. I had my wisdom teeth pulled a few days ago and was advised against it.
I have been looking at my half ironman triathlon training schedule. Not being able to workout out has allowed me to catch up on a few things.
My diet has been little. I haven’t been able to eat a lot since my teeth were pulled. So far, I have lost about 4 pounds in the 4 days
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Thursday, November 5, 2009
3 Times The Fun
Today was Yoga, 5 ½ mile run and Back & Biceps with Ab Ripper X. (Take a look at blogs from March 2009 for complete P90X, P90X+ and 1-on-1 workout overviews)
Past couple of days have been good.
Back and Biceps was an A+ workout. I went heavy and it showed in my pull-ups. The first 2 sets I was able to get a few more than the previous week, but after that I struggled to keep the same amount. I really pushed it at the end with the strip set curls. Bi’s were burnt.
Yoga was ok. I need to do more stretching. My body is not bouncing back after these workouts.
5.5 mile was again excellent. I kept a nice steady pace, 7:40. Hit a couple of hills, which I miss from my triathlon training.
Tomorrow is Legs and Back, the following day I am getting my wisdom teeth taken out. I am thinking of taking the whole week off to let my body recoup from some hard training. I never really took any serious time off from my last race. We will see.
Diet
Calories – 1700
Carbs – 185g (49%)
Protein – 150g (39%)
Fat – 46g (12%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Past couple of days have been good.
Back and Biceps was an A+ workout. I went heavy and it showed in my pull-ups. The first 2 sets I was able to get a few more than the previous week, but after that I struggled to keep the same amount. I really pushed it at the end with the strip set curls. Bi’s were burnt.
Yoga was ok. I need to do more stretching. My body is not bouncing back after these workouts.
5.5 mile was again excellent. I kept a nice steady pace, 7:40. Hit a couple of hills, which I miss from my triathlon training.
Tomorrow is Legs and Back, the following day I am getting my wisdom teeth taken out. I am thinking of taking the whole week off to let my body recoup from some hard training. I never really took any serious time off from my last race. We will see.
Diet
Calories – 1700
Carbs – 185g (49%)
Protein – 150g (39%)
Fat – 46g (12%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Dumb
Today was Interval X. (Take a look at blogs from March 2009 for complete P90X, P90X+ and 1-on-1 workout overviews)
Again, supers sore this morning and really did not feel like doing this workout. I think part of the reason was that I woke up an hour earlier due to me not setting my clock back. I can understand the day of the time change, but the day after? No excuse.
I went through the workout and gave a much as I could. The soreness and tired body never went away. The coffee really didn’t help much either. Luckily I am able to eat another serving of carbs, so that will help in my recovery process.
Diet
Calories – 1300
Carbs – 133g (49%)
Protein – 110g (40%)
Fat – 29g (11%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Again, supers sore this morning and really did not feel like doing this workout. I think part of the reason was that I woke up an hour earlier due to me not setting my clock back. I can understand the day of the time change, but the day after? No excuse.
I went through the workout and gave a much as I could. The soreness and tired body never went away. The coffee really didn’t help much either. Luckily I am able to eat another serving of carbs, so that will help in my recovery process.
Diet
Calories – 1300
Carbs – 133g (49%)
Protein – 110g (40%)
Fat – 29g (11%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Monday, November 2, 2009
Last Week Phase 2
Today was Spinning and Chest, Shoulders & Tri’s with Ab Ripper X. (Take a look at blogs from March 2009 for complete P90X, P90X+ and 1-on-1 workout overviews)
My last chest shoulders and tri’s workout of this round. I was able to increase all push-ups by a couple and increased the weight on a handful of exercises. I have to say that I find this workout really tough, more so than Chest and Back or Plyometrics. I am happy to be putting this one behind me for a little bit.
Finally, back on the bike and it felt great. It got me looking forward to triathlon again. I know, it’s still way early. I only went 30 minutes, but it was an intense 30. I may hit the bike one more time this month. We will see.
Diet
Calories – 1400
Carbs – 135g (45%)
Protein – 127g (42%)
Fat – 39g (13%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
My last chest shoulders and tri’s workout of this round. I was able to increase all push-ups by a couple and increased the weight on a handful of exercises. I have to say that I find this workout really tough, more so than Chest and Back or Plyometrics. I am happy to be putting this one behind me for a little bit.
Finally, back on the bike and it felt great. It got me looking forward to triathlon again. I know, it’s still way early. I only went 30 minutes, but it was an intense 30. I may hit the bike one more time this month. We will see.
Diet
Calories – 1400
Carbs – 135g (45%)
Protein – 127g (42%)
Fat – 39g (13%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Halloween
Basketball and X Stretch. (Take a look at blogs from March 2009 for complete P90X, P90X+ and 1-on-1 workout overviews)
Really not a lot to talk about here. Just a good solid 2 hours of basketball and a nice 1 hour Stretch. I may start taking about my upcoming week instead of just discussing basketball and stretching. If there is something significant to mention, I will other then that I will just stick to the weeks plan.
On a side note, I hit my weight goal. This means that next week, I will be adding an extra carb. Woo-hoo!!!
Diet
Calories – 1500
Carbs – 147g (47%)
Protein – 133g (43%)
Fat – 32g (10%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
Really not a lot to talk about here. Just a good solid 2 hours of basketball and a nice 1 hour Stretch. I may start taking about my upcoming week instead of just discussing basketball and stretching. If there is something significant to mention, I will other then that I will just stick to the weeks plan.
On a side note, I hit my weight goal. This means that next week, I will be adding an extra carb. Woo-hoo!!!
Diet
Calories – 1500
Carbs – 147g (47%)
Protein – 133g (43%)
Fat – 32g (10%)
In good health,
Joe
www.eeathlete.com
joe@eeathlete.com
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