Steve and Sherri headed into month two of INSANITY and oh boy we sure had to muster up some strength and stamina to get through this workout. May we say that Phase II is not for the weak minded because it is all about MAXIMIZING!
The set up for this month is MAX Interval Circuit, MAX Plyo, MAX Cardio, MAX Recovery, MAX Cardio w/ Cardio ABS and Core Cardio & Balance (do you see a theme here?)
This past week was a recovery week where we spent five days focusing on Core Cardio & Balance. This was also a time to let our muscles recover from the previous month's workouts.
After we took our fit test, we jumped right into the MAX Interval Workout. Let us just say two things: 1)Know how long your workout are before you begin. The previous workouts were only 40 minutes in length, but this month's workouts are 60 minutes long. We failed to allow ourselves enough time this morning to complete the full workout. This was disappointing on one hand, because we did not have sufficient time to complete the routine. However, on the other hand it was a blessing, because neither of us had the stamina or strength we needed to complete the workout (even if we did have the time). 2) We realized very quickly that from this point forward,the fit test will have to be completed on a non-workout day.
We can already tell from this morning's routine, that we are in for some amazingly hard workouts over the course of this next month. We are looking forward to the challenge and we are excited to push through it. Folks, this is where the rubber meets the road! So bring it on, we are going to DIG even DEEPER!!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Third Fit Test
Today, we took our third fit test and our results have been posted below.
Steve's Results
Switch Kicks 122 130 136 (increased by 6)
Power Jacks 47 50 55 (increased by 5)
Power Knees 80 95 96 (increased by 1)
Power Jumps 16 54 60 (increased by 6)
Globe Jumps - 16 20 (increased by 4)
Suicide Jumps 20 20 20 (stayed the same)
Push-Up Jacks 22 24 25 (increased by 3)
Low Plank Oblique - 52 65 (increased by 13)
Sherri's Results
Switch Kicks 128 130 133 (increased by 3)
Power Jacks 48 56 60 (increased by 4)
Power Knees 60 83 85 (increased by 2)
Power Jumps 30 50 53 (increased by 3)
Globe Jumps 7 12 12 (stayed the same)
Suicide Jumps 12 18 18 (stayed the same)
Push-Up Jacks 13 26 30 (increased by 4)
Low Plank Oblique 36 56 68 (increased by 12)
Steve's Results
Switch Kicks 122 130 136 (increased by 6)
Power Jacks 47 50 55 (increased by 5)
Power Knees 80 95 96 (increased by 1)
Power Jumps 16 54 60 (increased by 6)
Globe Jumps - 16 20 (increased by 4)
Suicide Jumps 20 20 20 (stayed the same)
Push-Up Jacks 22 24 25 (increased by 3)
Low Plank Oblique - 52 65 (increased by 13)
Sherri's Results
Switch Kicks 128 130 133 (increased by 3)
Power Jacks 48 56 60 (increased by 4)
Power Knees 60 83 85 (increased by 2)
Power Jumps 30 50 53 (increased by 3)
Globe Jumps 7 12 12 (stayed the same)
Suicide Jumps 12 18 18 (stayed the same)
Push-Up Jacks 13 26 30 (increased by 4)
Low Plank Oblique 36 56 68 (increased by 12)
Monday, October 22, 2012
Way-Maker or Excuse-Maker: Which One are YOU?
A couple decades back, when Steve's career was beginning in the Corps. One of his senior enlisted said to him, "Vaughn, are you a way-maker or an excuse-maker?" This phrase has resignated in our ears ever since. This statement is powerful and can be applied to every part of our lives. So the question is... do we want to continually live a life of excuses or do we desire to make a way?
Fitness and health is just one of many facets in our lives. Eating right and working out is not easy, and as a matter of fact, at times, it takes a whole lot of determination and motivation. BUT, it can be done!
So remember, the next time that little voice pops up in your head and causes you to make excuses; STOP! and ask yourself... is this helping me be a way-maker, or an excuse-maker?! How you answer will make all the difference in how you approach your fitness and health journey. Keep pushing on, keep moving forward!
Fitness and health is just one of many facets in our lives. Eating right and working out is not easy, and as a matter of fact, at times, it takes a whole lot of determination and motivation. BUT, it can be done!
So remember, the next time that little voice pops up in your head and causes you to make excuses; STOP! and ask yourself... is this helping me be a way-maker, or an excuse-maker?! How you answer will make all the difference in how you approach your fitness and health journey. Keep pushing on, keep moving forward!
Monday, October 15, 2012
34th Annual Fowl Fun Run
This will be Sherri's second 5K run. We contemplated running the 10K, but decided we would work on time, instead of distance. Since 2012 is almost over, we will be setting our sights on some more 5Ks come this spring and then, hopefully, a 10K.
If you are in the area or want some more information go to: http://www.skagitrunners.org/fowlfunrun.shtml to get more details.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Journal, Journal, Jounal
Have you ever been told to journal your food intake? Many of us come up with reasons why we can't journal....it takes too much time.... I forgot my journal... I don't really want to know how much food I actually ate and the list could go on and on.
A dear friend of ours went on Weight Watchers (WW) and had a calorie counter that she used to log in what she ate. But for those of us that are not on WW there is another way to journal our food without using a notebook or loose sheets of paper.
Recently, we were introduced to http://myfitnesspal.com. Some of you may have heard of this site, but for us, it was the first time. So about three weeks ago, when we began INSANITY, Sherri began to journal our food intake. This tool has been amazing! All we can say is, if you haven't been writing down what you've been eating, than you may not have a good idea about what you have been putting into your body. The site lists calories, carbs, fats and proteins and claims it has one of the largest food databases. Also, we found this site easy to use, which is another added plus!
This site not only helps you log your daily food intake, but you can also log in exercise as well. When you first set up your profile it asks you what your weight loss goals are and why. Since we began to journal Steve and Sherri have lost on average a little more than a pound a week. Most professionals will tell you losing one to two pounds a week is the healthy way to do it.
So, if you have not started to journal, start today! There are so many great benefits to using this site.
Update on INSANITY:
We have made it through three weeks of INSANITY and will begin week 4 tomorrow. Steve has already shed at least an inch in his waist and his abdomen is tightening up. Sherri has lost another inch in her back and her legs are toning up nicely. This fitness program is amazing!
CHALLENGE GROUP:
If you have been sitting back thinking about making a change in your lifestyle and you have always wanted to try INSANITY, but may not be motivated enough to do it on your own, then think about joining our Challenge Group. We have limited spaces available. If you are interested just post a comment below and we will get back to you. The time to make a change is now.
A dear friend of ours went on Weight Watchers (WW) and had a calorie counter that she used to log in what she ate. But for those of us that are not on WW there is another way to journal our food without using a notebook or loose sheets of paper.
Recently, we were introduced to http://myfitnesspal.com. Some of you may have heard of this site, but for us, it was the first time. So about three weeks ago, when we began INSANITY, Sherri began to journal our food intake. This tool has been amazing! All we can say is, if you haven't been writing down what you've been eating, than you may not have a good idea about what you have been putting into your body. The site lists calories, carbs, fats and proteins and claims it has one of the largest food databases. Also, we found this site easy to use, which is another added plus!
This site not only helps you log your daily food intake, but you can also log in exercise as well. When you first set up your profile it asks you what your weight loss goals are and why. Since we began to journal Steve and Sherri have lost on average a little more than a pound a week. Most professionals will tell you losing one to two pounds a week is the healthy way to do it.
So, if you have not started to journal, start today! There are so many great benefits to using this site.
Update on INSANITY:
We have made it through three weeks of INSANITY and will begin week 4 tomorrow. Steve has already shed at least an inch in his waist and his abdomen is tightening up. Sherri has lost another inch in her back and her legs are toning up nicely. This fitness program is amazing!
CHALLENGE GROUP:
If you have been sitting back thinking about making a change in your lifestyle and you have always wanted to try INSANITY, but may not be motivated enough to do it on your own, then think about joining our Challenge Group. We have limited spaces available. If you are interested just post a comment below and we will get back to you. The time to make a change is now.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Second FIT Test
Well, we are glad to report that we have survived two full weeks of INSANITY and have really been staying motivated to push through the routines and dig deeper each day.
Today, we had our second FIT Test. Below is a comparison of our first FIT Test Scores to our second FIT Test Scores. The results are pretty exciting since we have only been at it for 14 days.
Steve's Results
Switch Kicks 122 130 (increased by 8)
Power Jacks 47 50 (increased by 3)
Power Knees 80 95 (increased by 5)
Power Jumps 16 54 (increased by 38)
Globe Jumps - 16 (increased by 16)
Suicide Jumps 20 20 (stayed the same)
Push-Up Jacks 22 24 (increased by 2)
Low Plank Oblique - 52 (increased by 52)
Sherri's Results
Switch Kicks 128 130 (increased by 2)
Power Jacks 48 56 (increased by 8)
Power Knees 60 83 (increased by 23)
Power Jumps 30 50 (increased by 20)
Globe Jumps 7 12 (increased by 5)
Suicide Jumps 12 18 (increased by 6)
Push-Up Jacks 13 26 (increased by 13)
Low Plank Oblique 36 56 (increased by 20)
Looking forward to seeing even better results when we take the FIT Test again in a couple of weeks.
Today, we had our second FIT Test. Below is a comparison of our first FIT Test Scores to our second FIT Test Scores. The results are pretty exciting since we have only been at it for 14 days.
Steve's Results
Switch Kicks 122 130 (increased by 8)
Power Jacks 47 50 (increased by 3)
Power Knees 80 95 (increased by 5)
Power Jumps 16 54 (increased by 38)
Globe Jumps - 16 (increased by 16)
Suicide Jumps 20 20 (stayed the same)
Push-Up Jacks 22 24 (increased by 2)
Low Plank Oblique - 52 (increased by 52)
Sherri's Results
Switch Kicks 128 130 (increased by 2)
Power Jacks 48 56 (increased by 8)
Power Knees 60 83 (increased by 23)
Power Jumps 30 50 (increased by 20)
Globe Jumps 7 12 (increased by 5)
Suicide Jumps 12 18 (increased by 6)
Push-Up Jacks 13 26 (increased by 13)
Low Plank Oblique 36 56 (increased by 20)
Looking forward to seeing even better results when we take the FIT Test again in a couple of weeks.
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