Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
P90x Day 15: Chest and Back
Last night's workout was tough. Mentally and physically. The kiddos spent the Sunday night with Ricky's parents because of our video game day and the fact that Monday was a holiday for the kiddos. Since the kiddos weren't here, I took the opportunity to sleep in after Ricky went to work. Ricky called around 9am and woke me up, but after our phone call I rolled over and went back to sleep. He called again at 1pm and woke me up again. It's not completely unusual for me to sleep that late when the kiddos aren't here, but the feeling I had after waking up was odd. I felt sluggish, weak, and my head felt kinda fuzzy. That feeling lasted the rest of the day/night.
By the time Ricky was home and the kiddos were heading to bed I really was not up to doing our workout. Honestly, neither was Ricky. While our workouts are a good way for us to spend time together, we are beginning to miss hanging out on the couch, watching movies/playing video games for a few hours before heading to bed. Our exercise routine is cutting into that and we are missing it. Last night we both admitted to each other that we felt that way. But we also agreed that we were not going to quit. We made a commitment to do 90 days and that's what we are going to do. I really want to do Insanity after we finish P90x, but I think we're going to take a couple weeks off before we jump into it. Another reason I think it was harder to get started last night was because we had missed a couple workouts. That makes more of a difference than I realized.
Round 1
Standard Push-ups: 10 on knees (I did 1/2 a non-girlie one, best attempt ever so far!) (R:10)
Wide Front Pull-ups: 8 with chair (R:3)
Military Push-ups: 7 on knees(R:6)
Reverse Grip Chin-ups: 8 with chair (R:7)
Wide Fly Push-Ups: 10 on knees(R:10)
Closed Grip Overhand Pull-ups: 5 with chair (R:3)
Decline Push-ups: 0 (R:5)
Heavy Pants: 15 with 10lb weights (R:12 with 20lb weights)
Diamond Push-ups: 3 on knees (R:5 with a wider grip)
Lawnmower: 15 with 10lb weights on each side (R: 20 with 20lb weights on each side)
Dive Bomb: 0 (R:4)
Back Flys: 15 with 10lb weights (R:20 with 20lb weights)
Round 2
Wide Front Pull-ups: 5 with chair (R:2)
Standard Push-ups: 6 on knees (R:10)
Reverse Grip Chin-ups: 5 with chair (R:5)
Military Push-ups: 5 on knees(R:3)
Closed Grip Overhand Pull-ups: 5 with chair (R:2)
Wide Fly Push-Ups: 5 on knees(R:7)
Heavy Pants: 15 with 10lb weights (R: 10 with 20lb weights)
Decline Push-ups: 0 (R:5)
Lawnmower: 15 with 10lb weights on each side (R: 15 with 20lb weights on each side)
Diamond Push-ups: 0 (R:0)
Back Flys: 15 with 10lb weights (R: 10 with 20lb weights)
Dive Bomb: 0 (R:3)
With not feeling well, I remember assuming that I was doing/going to do worse than previous Chest & Back exercise days. I mean, it makes sense. If you're not feeling 100%, you can't give 100%, so you won't do as well as normal. Well, even though there were few exercises that I had to sit down and skip, overall I still improved from last weeks workout.
If I didn't have Ricky working out with me I don't know if I would have stuck with P90x for this long. I have come across several of the reasons that other people have quit, but Ricky and I refuse to. We may miss a few days here and there because of life happening, but that is not going to keep us from continuing. Just like if you're on a diet and have a bad couple of binging days, most people just give up, but you shouldn't. You should just start where you left off and continue, because you're still doing better than you were in the beginning. You won't have to start over completely if you don't ever quit completely. Slowing down isn't the same as quitting. I know it sounds contradictory with my beginning statement about not knowing if I'd have stuck with it without Ricky.
I often have trouble sticking with things that don't show immediate results (as I'm sure a lot of people do). I've been seeing results in the form of increased exercise reps and my pants fitting better, but I can't help but wish for more. I want to see a lower number on the scale (even though I know that a higher number doesn't always mean more fat). I want to wear a size even smaller pants (even though I know that I'm working my way there by making the size I'm in now fit better). I want to be able to do a regular non-girlie push up (even though I can do more of one now than I was able to do 3 weeks ago). I have all these "goals" in my head that I want NOW that I know aren't realistic. I know that. But that doesn't stop me from wanting them. And even though I know they are unrealistic, not achieving them makes me want to quit. I have to remind myself daily that even though I'm not achieving the goals I want to, I am achieving the goals I need to so that I can get to achieving the goals I want to.
By comparing our reps week to week, we are improving, but on a daily basis it doesn't seem like much has changed. I am trying to decide whether I want to continue logging our progress strictly on my blog, or if I want to blog it as well as use the P90x Worksheets. By using the worksheets I can look at how we've been doing at a glance, and then I can push myself to do better by knowing what I did last time. But if I don't look at the numbers, then I rely on my ability to dictate the number of reps that I do. And it feels so good to compare them afterwards and see an increase. I just don't know which is better.
-BritneyMarie
By the time Ricky was home and the kiddos were heading to bed I really was not up to doing our workout. Honestly, neither was Ricky. While our workouts are a good way for us to spend time together, we are beginning to miss hanging out on the couch, watching movies/playing video games for a few hours before heading to bed. Our exercise routine is cutting into that and we are missing it. Last night we both admitted to each other that we felt that way. But we also agreed that we were not going to quit. We made a commitment to do 90 days and that's what we are going to do. I really want to do Insanity after we finish P90x, but I think we're going to take a couple weeks off before we jump into it. Another reason I think it was harder to get started last night was because we had missed a couple workouts. That makes more of a difference than I realized.
Round 1
Standard Push-ups: 10 on knees (I did 1/2 a non-girlie one, best attempt ever so far!) (R:10)
Wide Front Pull-ups: 8 with chair (R:3)
Military Push-ups: 7 on knees(R:6)
Reverse Grip Chin-ups: 8 with chair (R:7)
Wide Fly Push-Ups: 10 on knees(R:10)
Closed Grip Overhand Pull-ups: 5 with chair (R:3)
Decline Push-ups: 0 (R:5)
Heavy Pants: 15 with 10lb weights (R:12 with 20lb weights)
Diamond Push-ups: 3 on knees (R:5 with a wider grip)
Lawnmower: 15 with 10lb weights on each side (R: 20 with 20lb weights on each side)
Dive Bomb: 0 (R:4)
Back Flys: 15 with 10lb weights (R:20 with 20lb weights)
Round 2
Wide Front Pull-ups: 5 with chair (R:2)
Standard Push-ups: 6 on knees (R:10)
Reverse Grip Chin-ups: 5 with chair (R:5)
Military Push-ups: 5 on knees(R:3)
Closed Grip Overhand Pull-ups: 5 with chair (R:2)
Wide Fly Push-Ups: 5 on knees(R:7)
Heavy Pants: 15 with 10lb weights (R: 10 with 20lb weights)
Decline Push-ups: 0 (R:5)
Lawnmower: 15 with 10lb weights on each side (R: 15 with 20lb weights on each side)
Diamond Push-ups: 0 (R:0)
Back Flys: 15 with 10lb weights (R: 10 with 20lb weights)
Dive Bomb: 0 (R:3)
With not feeling well, I remember assuming that I was doing/going to do worse than previous Chest & Back exercise days. I mean, it makes sense. If you're not feeling 100%, you can't give 100%, so you won't do as well as normal. Well, even though there were few exercises that I had to sit down and skip, overall I still improved from last weeks workout.
If I didn't have Ricky working out with me I don't know if I would have stuck with P90x for this long. I have come across several of the reasons that other people have quit, but Ricky and I refuse to. We may miss a few days here and there because of life happening, but that is not going to keep us from continuing. Just like if you're on a diet and have a bad couple of binging days, most people just give up, but you shouldn't. You should just start where you left off and continue, because you're still doing better than you were in the beginning. You won't have to start over completely if you don't ever quit completely. Slowing down isn't the same as quitting. I know it sounds contradictory with my beginning statement about not knowing if I'd have stuck with it without Ricky.
I often have trouble sticking with things that don't show immediate results (as I'm sure a lot of people do). I've been seeing results in the form of increased exercise reps and my pants fitting better, but I can't help but wish for more. I want to see a lower number on the scale (even though I know that a higher number doesn't always mean more fat). I want to wear a size even smaller pants (even though I know that I'm working my way there by making the size I'm in now fit better). I want to be able to do a regular non-girlie push up (even though I can do more of one now than I was able to do 3 weeks ago). I have all these "goals" in my head that I want NOW that I know aren't realistic. I know that. But that doesn't stop me from wanting them. And even though I know they are unrealistic, not achieving them makes me want to quit. I have to remind myself daily that even though I'm not achieving the goals I want to, I am achieving the goals I need to so that I can get to achieving the goals I want to.
By comparing our reps week to week, we are improving, but on a daily basis it doesn't seem like much has changed. I am trying to decide whether I want to continue logging our progress strictly on my blog, or if I want to blog it as well as use the P90x Worksheets. By using the worksheets I can look at how we've been doing at a glance, and then I can push myself to do better by knowing what I did last time. But if I don't look at the numbers, then I rely on my ability to dictate the number of reps that I do. And it feels so good to compare them afterwards and see an increase. I just don't know which is better.
-BritneyMarie
Friday, February 17, 2012
P90x Day 12: Shoulders & Arms and Ab Ripper X
Ricky and I really pushed ourselves tonight. I have increased my weights double what I started with (from 5lbs to 10lbs) and I was still able to increase my reps to 15 or stay close to 15 for each set. My arms are on fire! I know I'm going to be feeling the burn tomorrow and I LOVE it!
Round 1:
Alternating Shoulder Press: 15 using 10lbs (R:12 using 15lbs)
In and Out Bicep Curl: 16 using 10lbs (R:16 using 15lbs)
Two-Arm Tricep Kickbacks: 16 using 8lbs (R:16 using 10lbs)
Round 2:
Alternating Shoulder Press: 15 using 10lbs (R:10 using 20lbs)
In and Out Bicep Curl: 16 using 10lbs (R:7 using 20lbs)
Two-Arm Tricep Kickbacks: 16 using 8lbs (R:16 using 10lbs)
Round 1:
Deep Swimmers Press: 15 using 10lbs (R:10 using 15lbs)
Full Supination Concentration Curls: 15 using 10lbs (R:16 using 15lbs)
Chair Dips: 25 with knees bent (R:10 with legs straight)
Round 2:
Deep Swimmers Press: 15 using 10lbs (R:15 using 15lbs)
Full Supination Concentration Curls: 15 using 10lbs (R: 10 using 15lbs)
Chair Dips: 25 with knees bent (R:15 with legs straight)
Round 1:
Upright Rows: 15 using 10lbs (R:15 using 15lbs)
Static Arm Curls: 16 using 10lbs (R:16 using 15lbs)
Flip-Grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks: 10 using 8lbs (R:7 using 10lbs)
Round 2:
Upright Rows: 15 using 10lbs (R:13 using 15lbs)
Static Arm Curls: 16 using 10lbs (R:16 using 15lbs)
Flip-Grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks: 10 using 8lbs (R:10 using 10lbs)
Round 1:
Seated Two-Angle Shoulder Fly’s: 8 using 8lbs (R:10 using 10lbs)
Crouching Cohen Curls: 15 using 10lbs (R:10 using 15lbs)
Lying-Down Tricep Extensions: 13 using 10lbs (R:8 using 15lbs)
Round 2:
Seated Two-Angle Shoulder Fly’s: 10 using 8lbs (R:12 using 10lbs)
Crouching Cohen Curls: 15 using 8lbs (R:15 using 10lbs)
Lying-Down Tricep Extensions: 15 using 8lbs (R:15 using 10lbs)
Bonus Round 1:
In and Out Straight-Arm Shoulder Fly: 16 using 8lbs (R:12 using 10lbs)
Congdon Curls: 15 using 8lbs (R:8 using 15lbs)
Side Tri-Rise: 10/10 (R:5/10)
Bonus Round 2:
In and Out Straight-Arm Shoulder Fly: 16 using 8lbs (R:10 using 10lbs)
Congdon Curls: 15 using 8lbs (R:10 using 10lbs)
Side Tri-Rise: 15/15 (R:10/10)
Ab Ripper X stats:
In and Outs: 25 (R:25)
Seated Bicycles: 25/25 (R:25/25)
Seated Crunchy Frog: 15 (R:10)
Crossed Leg/Wide Leg Sit Ups: 0 (R:25)
Fifer Scissor: 14 (R:20)
Hip Rock and Raise: 25 (R:20)
Pulse Ups: 25 (R:15)
Roll Up/V-Up Combo: 0 (R:20)
Oblique V-Ups: 0/0 (R:10/10)
Leg Climbs: 12/12 (R:12/12)
Mason Twist: 30 (R:50)
Round 1:
Alternating Shoulder Press: 15 using 10lbs (R:12 using 15lbs)
In and Out Bicep Curl: 16 using 10lbs (R:16 using 15lbs)
Two-Arm Tricep Kickbacks: 16 using 8lbs (R:16 using 10lbs)
Round 2:
Alternating Shoulder Press: 15 using 10lbs (R:10 using 20lbs)
In and Out Bicep Curl: 16 using 10lbs (R:7 using 20lbs)
Two-Arm Tricep Kickbacks: 16 using 8lbs (R:16 using 10lbs)
Round 1:
Deep Swimmers Press: 15 using 10lbs (R:10 using 15lbs)
Full Supination Concentration Curls: 15 using 10lbs (R:16 using 15lbs)
Chair Dips: 25 with knees bent (R:10 with legs straight)
Round 2:
Deep Swimmers Press: 15 using 10lbs (R:15 using 15lbs)
Full Supination Concentration Curls: 15 using 10lbs (R: 10 using 15lbs)
Chair Dips: 25 with knees bent (R:15 with legs straight)
Round 1:
Upright Rows: 15 using 10lbs (R:15 using 15lbs)
Static Arm Curls: 16 using 10lbs (R:16 using 15lbs)
Flip-Grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks: 10 using 8lbs (R:7 using 10lbs)
Round 2:
Upright Rows: 15 using 10lbs (R:13 using 15lbs)
Static Arm Curls: 16 using 10lbs (R:16 using 15lbs)
Flip-Grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks: 10 using 8lbs (R:10 using 10lbs)
Round 1:
Seated Two-Angle Shoulder Fly’s: 8 using 8lbs (R:10 using 10lbs)
Crouching Cohen Curls: 15 using 10lbs (R:10 using 15lbs)
Lying-Down Tricep Extensions: 13 using 10lbs (R:8 using 15lbs)
Round 2:
Seated Two-Angle Shoulder Fly’s: 10 using 8lbs (R:12 using 10lbs)
Crouching Cohen Curls: 15 using 8lbs (R:15 using 10lbs)
Lying-Down Tricep Extensions: 15 using 8lbs (R:15 using 10lbs)
Bonus Round 1:
In and Out Straight-Arm Shoulder Fly: 16 using 8lbs (R:12 using 10lbs)
Congdon Curls: 15 using 8lbs (R:8 using 15lbs)
Side Tri-Rise: 10/10 (R:5/10)
Bonus Round 2:
In and Out Straight-Arm Shoulder Fly: 16 using 8lbs (R:10 using 10lbs)
Congdon Curls: 15 using 8lbs (R:10 using 10lbs)
Side Tri-Rise: 15/15 (R:10/10)
Ab Ripper X stats:
In and Outs: 25 (R:25)
Seated Bicycles: 25/25 (R:25/25)
Seated Crunchy Frog: 15 (R:10)
Crossed Leg/Wide Leg Sit Ups: 0 (R:25)
Fifer Scissor: 14 (R:20)
Hip Rock and Raise: 25 (R:20)
Pulse Ups: 25 (R:15)
Roll Up/V-Up Combo: 0 (R:20)
Oblique V-Ups: 0/0 (R:10/10)
Leg Climbs: 12/12 (R:12/12)
Mason Twist: 30 (R:50)
Thursday, February 16, 2012
P90x Day 11: Stretch X
Our schedule is a bit off. Tonight we were going to do Yoga X but Ricky asked if we could substitute Stretch X instead. (He really hates Plank and Downward Facing Dog.) He actually said he liked this one a lot. It helped loosen up all the tension we were carrying from the past few days and it felt so great.
-BritneyMarie
-BritneyMarie
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
P90x Day 10: Rest Day
Ricky and I are taking a rest day today. It's been mentally and physically exhausting for both of us. The kiddos have just been put to bed and we still haven't started on our dinner yet. I feel a little guilty about skipping out today, but not guilty enough to not do it. I plan on making time tomorrow to get today's workout done while the kiddos are at school.
-BritneyMarie
-BritneyMarie
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
P90x Day 9: Plyometrics
Tonight Ricky and I got ready for our most intense workout of the week. We were determined to get all the way through it this time. We started out hard but not so bad that we would pass out half way through. My favorite move on this one is definitely the Heisman. I feel like I could do those all day. Not that I would really want to!
I remember having a bit of trouble on the Swing Kicks the first time around. This time it was hard, but I was able to keep up and complete the whole time. I wasn't going very fast, but I did keep moving for the full time. I'm counting that as a win!
When we first started the Military March I remember thinking how easy they were. They get harder. Much harder the longer you do them! Very deceiving at the beginning!
One thing that I haven't been able to do are the moves where you spin around. I get dizzy very easily and those mess me up every time. Right now I'm taking a water break during them, but I am going to do some sort of exercise during them next time. Jumping jacks or something similar. I had the same problem during Zumba. If there were moves that required spinning, I rarely did them. I hate that I have this problem.
-BritneyMarie
I remember having a bit of trouble on the Swing Kicks the first time around. This time it was hard, but I was able to keep up and complete the whole time. I wasn't going very fast, but I did keep moving for the full time. I'm counting that as a win!
When we first started the Military March I remember thinking how easy they were. They get harder. Much harder the longer you do them! Very deceiving at the beginning!
One thing that I haven't been able to do are the moves where you spin around. I get dizzy very easily and those mess me up every time. Right now I'm taking a water break during them, but I am going to do some sort of exercise during them next time. Jumping jacks or something similar. I had the same problem during Zumba. If there were moves that required spinning, I rarely did them. I hate that I have this problem.
-BritneyMarie
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