P90X2 - Day 1 X2 Core

Day 1 is complete. X2 Core is a great workout. It plays at a little slower pace than what I was expecting but was a VERY challenging workout. The focus is not on speed but form. The workout was fun as I had never performed many of the exercises. I also really enjoyed that the workout did not have many "sets" and was basically all new exercises, one right after the other. This made the hour go by fast.

I am really looking forward to improving on each exercise and this is part of the challenge.

Life after Insanity

After I completed Insanity back in May 2011, I attempted to resume running but had a few issues. The first issue was I jumped right back into it and only rested for 2-3 days after Insanity so my body was extremely tired. I should have rested for 5-7 days before attempting to run again. In addition, it felt like I had torn a ligament just below my right knee on the outside. The next issue I had, was my running mechanics. Prior to beginning Insanity I had been running and running a ton but I had been running exclusively on the treadmill throughout the winter. Running on a treadmill is so much easier than running on the pavement. Although my cardio and core had never been stronger because of Insanity, these other issues really hampered my progress. During the last several months, I have continued on and I am finally back to where I was but I don't run as obsessively as I once did. Last Friday, I was able to run 6+ miles and it felt great. I try to run at least 2 days a week now but sometimes that is not possible due to scheduling. Since my main goal now is to burn fat and add a little muscle, I have been trying to incorporate P90X into my workouts for the last 2 weeks and it has really helped but I am not even close to where I want to be but I will not let that stop me. I will endure.

Day 61 & Day 62

Day 61 Max Interval Plyo was yesterday and it went very well. I am thinking the workout should be getting easier after 60 days but it is still such a challenge. I think it is because I am improving and you end up pushing that much harder so it is still exhausting.

Today, we went with the kids to the Nashville Sounds game. They got to go for the school reading club since they read the required amount of books. It was sunny and hot. The principal ended up leaving at the bottom of the 5th inning because of the heat. We ended up bringing the girls home and I took them down to the pool for several hours - it was a great vacation day. I came inside and took a 2 hour nap! I haven't been sleeping that great and this workout is wearing me out. I am looking forward to a few days off. During this time I will decide what I am going to do next. I am thinking P90X/Insanity hybrid.

Tonight was Day 62 - Max Cardio Conditioning & Cardio Abs. I completed the cardio conditioning and was exhausted. Since I was so tired, my form was getting bad so I figured I would do cardio abs tomorrow evening after the final fit test.

Day 60 - Core Cardio & Balance

Day 60 is complete! I really needed the shorter (37 minute) workout tonight as it was Monday and I was exhausted before it even began. I pushed hard though and it felt great. I had several doubts along the way but I am glad I kept pushing...only 2 days left!! Then I will probably take a full week off, maybe run a couple times and then start another round of Insanity or do a hybrid P90X/Insanity. Either one will help me reach the next level.

Fight For Air Walk - May 21st

Come join us for the Fight for Air Walk/Run on May 21st.

Day 59 - Max Interval Circuit

Happy Mother's Day! Went to church & then wife wanted O'Charley's so we went and had a nice lunch. I ate the California Grilled Chicken Salad so hopefully I didn't totally ruin the diet. When we got home she wanted to sit outside in the sun so we headed down to the pool. The pool is finally starting to clear up. The water temp is still extremely cold but kids didn't seem to mind - they swam for a few hours! I took an hour nap at around 4pm and then completed day 59 - Max Interval Circuit. I was so exhausted when I was done that I ended up having another P90X Results & Recovery formula packet after I was finished. Such a great recovery drink.

Day 58 - Max Cardio Conditioning & Cardio Abs

I paced myself through all the yard work & working on the pool today so I would still have enough energy to get through the workout. It was an excellent workout. I was exhausted at the end but afterwards the P90X Results & Recovery formula REALLY helped!