Not Bad, Not Bad.

Did Cardio Abs today. It wasn't as bad as I expected. Only 16 mins long. A lot of core work, pretty tough core work actually. The cardio at the beginning wasn't to bad, however I jumped a little to hard doing a wide tuck jump and hurt something on my inner thigh.


I walked it off though and the pain went away. lol I'll be more careful next time. I actually think I may add this DVD into my routine even when I don't have to do it. I liked it!

Back on track!

So I got my power cord for the laptop. Yaay! (I'll try not to break this one).

So today I am back on track. Today's workout is Power Cardio and Cardio Abs. I have not done the Cardio Ab DVD before so I'm rather excited to see what's in store.

I also wanted to take a few seconds list some of the reasons I use and love so many Beachbody Programs. :)

1. I can get a great workout without leaving my home. I can workout in my living room at what ever time of day I choose. I do not have to waste gas to drive to a gym.

2. The workouts are pre designed. Everything is done for me and all I have to do is insert the DVD and *Push Play*. If I was to go to the gym I might run on the treadmill or do some cardio, but I never really knew if what I was doing is right. With Beachbody the science of it all is already done for me.

3. I never get bored. Each new program always keeps me motivated to workout. I have numerous DVD's to follow that will target each of my needs.

4. Beachbody programs are inexpensive. I can spend anywhere from $39-$119 depending on what one program I want and I am still spending less then what I would for a gym membership and gas to drive to the gym.

5. Each program comes with a nutrition guide that is very easy to follow. Each Program has a nutrition guide specifically for that program. The recipe's are easy to make and won't blow my budget.

6. Last but not least, I love Beachbody Programs because they work! I am rewarded with weight loss, muscle tone, flexibility, & fun!

As long as the above stays that way I will always use Beachbody Programs.

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Just a quick note...

My power cord broke on my laptop, so I just wanted to write a quick note and say I will hopefully be back to my blog tomorrow!

Pure Cardio again today!

Ok well really I did it yesterday and forgot to Blog about it. Oops. I'm not sure what is on my agenda for today. I did however notice last night while doing Pure Cardio that my flexibility is getting WAY better. I even was able to get through the warm up easier. However the 15 mins of straight drills still kicked my butt and I'm not ashamed to say so. lol I got through it and that's all that matters.

Arms feel like jello.

I just finished up cardio power and resistance. My arms feel like they are about to fall off. My soreness I had at the beginning of the workout I think has completely wore off. I'm starting to feel a lot better. Today was my second time doing Cardio Power and Resistance DVD. My push ups are starting to get a lot better. I'm seeing my arms and especially shoulders tone up a lot more then they were. I'm very proud of myself to be pushing through this. I did however almost hit pause and run to the bathroom cause I felt sick for a sec. lol But I pushed through it and for that I'm proud. I have followed the program every day and done exactly what I'm supposed to do. I can't wait to see the results! I feel so good I might go do an hour of Turbo Kick. Notice I said *might*. lol

On todays agenda.

Today on the Insanity calendar was a rest day. However I switched my rest day to yesterday and did not do Insanity. So today I did Plyometric Cardio Circuit. I just finished it up. I think I did slightly better today then I did on the very first day. This being the second time doing this particular DVD. I feel pretty good. Arms are a bit shaky, but that's to be expected. Haven't looked to see what is on the calendar tomorrow, but I'm ready for it! Oh btww, I took my before pic, however I'm not posting it until I take my after pic. I might take a pic in the middle of the program though to show progress.

My Least Favorite Insanity move would have to be...

Switch kicks! I feel like screaming like Charlie Brown at the moment. Today was Pure Cardio day. It really meant PURE cardio too! Nothing but cardio piled on top of cardio piled on top of cardio. I feel amazing just to be able to get through it. My soreness is really starting to go away. I am noticeing after just this first week my arms getting more defined.

Same cardio warm up as before around 16 mins long with stretching. I really do enjoy Shaun's version of stretching. Then onto the cardio portion. The cardio portion involves numerous different moves each done for one minute straight. Non stop. Only taking breaks when you know your body needs one.

The moves that you do for one min straight are as follows:

• Suicides (side to side)
  
• Switch kicks (HATE THEM!)
  
• Football sprints
• Stance Jacks
• Pedals (sprint, 2 lunges, sprint, 2 lunges etc. )
  
• Hooks and Jump rope (hook punches, high jumps, hook punches etc)
• Power jacks (wide lunge jacks)
• Level 2 drills (8 push ups followed by 8 run lunges,then you jump up. HATE these as well)
  
• Frog Jumps (squat position jumping forward and back)
  
• Power Knees
  
• Mountain Climbers
• Ski Down
  
• Scissor Runs (After all the Turbo I do, these are actually a breeze)
  
• Suicide Jumps (down, jump back to a push up, stand up)
• Push up jacks (push ups with feet apart)

If that sounds easy when written you're WRONG. :) Ya know, with all that I have done and tried in the past I thought this would be a piece of cake, boy was I wrong. I haven't even looked to see what is on the agenda for tomorrow, but I can guarantee it won't be easy.