I shouldn't say it was insane... because it wasn't. I simply could not get into the Plyo Cardio workout this morning. Maybe it's because it was 4:35 AM (don't ask), or because I ran 3 miles last night, or because I really just don't like Insanity workouts... whatever the reason, I did not have it in me to even try to not rest. Don't get me wrong, I do think the Insanity workouts help, but I do not prefer them over the P90X2 workouts. I wonder if I would feel differently if it was all I was doing -- and if I actually took the fit test and could see improvements.
However, my 3-mile run last night was awesome! The right music and the right route, plus I'm not sick this week... all made for a nice run. I ran faster than I did when John and I ran at the beginning of the month, but not as fast as I would like. I'm working on increasing my speed -- and in August I am going to start up half marathon training again. I'm planning to do the Tinker Bell Half Marathon in January, maybe the Malibu Half in November, and possibly a fun "dirty girl" 5K mud run in November too (as long as Kari does it with me!).
Showing posts with label morning workouts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label morning workouts. Show all posts
Monday, June 18, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
I am a morning person but...
I don't think morning workouts are for me. Due to my schedule these last few days, I have had to get up early to work out before my day begins, instead of working out in the late-afternoon or early evening. I am not sure my body thinks this is a good idea.
I feel stiffer in the morning, slower to warm up. My muscles protest, and fatigue more easily. Although I am still improving in many exercises, I don't feel as good doing them in the morning. Perhaps the ability to move around throughout the day is helping my body warm-up and prepare for the workouts. Luckily, this is an occasional issue, arising only when other things, like filing my dissertation, getting a facial, and seeing friends, require that my day not be punctuated by a workout.
On the plus side, I did the Ab Ripper this morning, and figured out better how to do the Superman Banana X, with less giggling and more core engagement! It wasn't perfect, but it was much improved!
Total Body (separated Ab Ripper from this because of time)
Total Calories Burned = 666
Average Heart Rate = 130
Peak Heart Rate = 170
Ab Ripper + Yoga
Total Calories Burned = 551
Average Heart Rate = 107
Peak Heart Rate = 152
I feel stiffer in the morning, slower to warm up. My muscles protest, and fatigue more easily. Although I am still improving in many exercises, I don't feel as good doing them in the morning. Perhaps the ability to move around throughout the day is helping my body warm-up and prepare for the workouts. Luckily, this is an occasional issue, arising only when other things, like filing my dissertation, getting a facial, and seeing friends, require that my day not be punctuated by a workout.
On the plus side, I did the Ab Ripper this morning, and figured out better how to do the Superman Banana X, with less giggling and more core engagement! It wasn't perfect, but it was much improved!
Total Body (separated Ab Ripper from this because of time)
Total Calories Burned = 666
Average Heart Rate = 130
Peak Heart Rate = 170
Ab Ripper + Yoga
Total Calories Burned = 551
Average Heart Rate = 107
Peak Heart Rate = 152
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