Daily Check-in
I started my first Hardcore Series rotation yesterday morning after my Bible study. I did Intervals 1-5 of IMAX3 and the warm-up, standing leg exercises, and stretch from Gym Style Legs. I love, love, love both of these workouts. IMAX3 is a blast. I was not expecting it to be so much fun. I love the intensity and shorter recovery after the blasts. The choreography is a lot simpler than I was expecting. I did not have time to practice the choreography ahead of time and had no problem following Cathe’s cuing. I modified some of the super high impact by doing a few of the blasts on my rebounder. Tuck jumps and plie jacks are so much fun on a rebounder! I adore Gym Style Legs. I love the outfits. Peach is one of my favorite colors. Leg presses are fun with the band. This workout might actually replace my beloved Leaner Legs as my favorite.
I took a nap yesterday afternoon, did several loads of laundry, organized my books, and enjoyed the very beautiful day. I was planning to walk with a friend last night, but she could not make it. I bounced on my rebounder and did the first segment of Core Max instead. I really like this workout. It is pretty traditional with only a short segment of planks. I love the corkscrew move.
I did the first segment of Stretch Max last night before I called it a day. This one did not rock my world, but I prefer the stability ball segments of Total Body Stretching and expect to enjoy the other segments of Stretch Max. I am not wild about the brown and pink outfits, but Cathe’s hair is so cute!
Cathe kicked my butt this morning! After my Bible study, I did the Muscle Max upper body premix followed by the warm-up and blast challenge from Kick Max. I was planning to do the boot camp challenge premix, but I was wiped out after the 10 blasts. I did all of them on my rebounder. Fun but super intense. I took a nap before work and came home during my lunch hour and took another nap.
After work tonight, I did the warm-up, kick and punch combinations, and stretch from Kick Max after taking another nap. I really like this workout. It is nothing like Kick, Punch, & Crunch. I will not likely do it as is, but I expect to use all of it in my rotation. The first part is not as intense as Cathe’s usual fare, which is perfect for an evening workout. I love the turns and pivots too!
My butt is sore from Gym Style Legs yesterday, my core is sore from Core Max last night, and my upper body is already starting to get sore from Muscle Max this morning! I love it!
My meals and snacks are packed for tomorrow. It is time for me to start winding down and getting ready for bed. I am ready for a warm bubble bath, Stretch Max, Bible reading, and a restful night of sleep.
Blessings,
Heather B.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
