Day #10 - Plyometric Cardio Circuit

I started late, mainly because I didn't really want to workout, but I knew I needed to so out I went. I could have used any of the following excuses, tired, not feeling good, hungry, don't want to. But I've said before no excuses just do it. Shut off the mind and it'll be over before you know it.

I got through it better than I thought I would. I had to fight myself to get there though. My shoulders and calves are on fire. I did notice that I didn't have nearly as much energy as I usually do but I'm sure that was due to my diet not being the greatest today. It wasn't that I ate bad foods but not enough of it to provide the body with the nutrition that it was going to need tonight.

That is one thing that I have learned going through both this and P90X. Nutrition is almost more important than the workouts. If your body doesn't have the proper fuel than it won't run very smooth.

Tomorrow I'm playing golf in the morning then Cardio Recovery in the afternoon. Until then keep pressing through.

Day #9 - Pure Cardio

Whew! This is such an intense workout! My improvement from last time through it was great. I was able to power through at least 2/3 of it. There were times that I wanted to stop but when I shut off my mind and work, I can get through it. There will be more times that I will need to do that, I'm sure of it.

I'm so exhausted right now I can't even think, so I'll take a break and might come back later.

Well, I'm still tired and ready for bed but feel a good type of sore. I figured is put some more thoughts on here before my day is finished. After feeling the results last night at softball, it makes the workouts a little more tolerable. Just think what kind of machine I'll be after two months. I've got a baseball game on Sunday and then a softball game on Monday. I can't wait to see how I play especially on Sunday. Anyway, I need to get some sleep to let my muscles regenerate. Goodnight all.

Day #9 - Morning After

Well I am definitely sore from Cardio Power Resistance and then a softball game after that. However, given the choice, I probably wouldn't change much since it is only one day. However, I might reconsider since tonight is Pure Cardio which is Pure Insanity! I'll post again tonight after my workout to let you know how it went.

Day #8 - Softball Game

Well, I got another running workout in! I was playing left field and the were hitting my way quite a bit. Was doing well for 2/3rds of the game had 3 errors that shouldn't have happened. Legs were fine, tired right now though. Unfortunately, the wind was Wrigley Field-esque (blowing straight out and hard) so they had 5 HRs, the short fences didn't help us either, nor did our lack of hitting and fielding. The game ended 22-2 after 3 innings. Oh well, it's just fun to get with the guys and play softball.

Tomorrow will be rough with Pure Cardio, but I want to get in better shape and that will get me to my goal.

Day #8 - Cardio Power & Resistance

Today I got my workout in earlier then usual but that is because I have a softball game in a little over an hour from now. We'll see if it was a stupid move for me to workout before the game.

The workout itself wasn't nearly as bad as the first, I was able to get through it physically much better than last time. However, my problem is getting over the mental hurdle. My mind still doesn't think I have enough to do it, but I'll get through that hurdle as well. (Man am I sweating!)

As for the mental part, I can feel the muscles wanting to go on but the mind thinks that I need more air or just doesn't have the energy. But I know that the muscles can do it. I wonder if some of the problem is that I'm the type that needs to see results along the way no matter hoe small they are. The fact that I'm getting further on the workouts should be enough but it isn't always the case.  Anyway, off to get the recovery drink in then off to the softball game. Hopefully I still have enough energy to play well.

Day #7 - Day Off

Tonight went as thought, but not as I was hoping. I ended up not working out since I didn't get home from the Dayton Dragons game until 10:30pm. And had I worked out I wouldn't have had enough time to cool down and unwind before I go to bed so I will pick up day #7 tomorrow.

Day #6 - Plyometric Cardio Circuit

Usually I would take Mondays off from the Insanity workouts since I'm usually playing softball, however this week we had a bye week and I was a slacker last week and need to make up that off day.

So today was Plyo Cardio Circuit, as if you couldn't tell by the post title, and it was the second time through. It was still rough, but I was able to go a lot longer than the first time. Still a lot longer that I want to go, but if I can improve this much in a few days than I will definitely get to where I want, which is to get all the way through each workout with only the water breaks. Quite an ambitious goal since most of the people have to take breaks. We'll see how it goes.

I'm also looking forward to see how just 7 days improves my Cardio for my Wednesday night softball team. Although I have to get through tomorrow night first. Well, until then. Keep pushing play and yourself further.