LET'S GET INSANE - Sat, 8/15

[HaveFun]

Good Morning Y'All (or yous or how ever many want to chime in today LOL!!

Just getting us started even though PCC is planned for later today with DH. Decided to sleep in just because it's important to do that every now & then Also, received my Results & Recovery Formula & Shakeology yesterday and will start incorporating those into my diet for the next 1/2 of Insanity to give me that extra boost for the longer workouts. It's a rainy weekend here & being that I'm in the Keys we'll be keeping an eye on the storms lining up below us

Elena - just do what you can

Colleen & Sandra - thanks for the encouragement

Hope you all are doing great and if you don't get a chance to check in I hope it's because you are having fun

 

[FiddleFit]

Hi Jennifer! Looks like it's just you and me holding down the asylum today! What made you decide to buy the Beachbody products, versus finding a similar product in a local store? I ask because I've thought about buying their product, but the cost seems so high, especially for the Shakeology. Be sure to let us know how you like the taste of them.

This morning I took the group through a 60min intense, fun cycle class. It's my favourite routine, so I had a ball. I love teaching cycle. It leaves me feeling euphoric and energized. And the longer cardio session feels good. Tomorrow it's back to Insanity with Cardio Power & Resistance.

I have Cardio Abs on the rotation for Monday. Can anyone give me a brief idea on what it's like? Do we spend 10mins in a prone plank position, doing mountain climber runs, then spend the next 10mins doing tuck jumps?? That sounds like something Shaun would cook up.

For anyone who's on the fence about doing their Insanity workout today: it's only 40 mins, and 10mins of that is stretching! If you start now, you'll be done in less than an hour. Then, you can spend the rest of the day feeling good about what you've done for yourself!

Have a great day!
Sandra

 

[HaveFun]

Hi Sandra - looks like it's just us today

Good job on the cycling class. I just recently gave our spin bike to my brother since it had not been used in years. DH used to do mountain bike races in CA and liked to train at home, but has not used it in years (like 8). I never got into spinning: a) it is hard; and b) I would get bored after a few minutes, but maybe I should try a class sometime - too bad you don't teach here.

I'm not great at descriptions, but here goes - Cardio Abs starts with a standing warm-up of different jumps, but the core (no pun intended ) of the workout is in a C-sit position doing varied leg lifts - the key is that Shaun has you keep your hands on the floor at your sides in front of your booty and that hand placement makes all the difference in making these exercises tough. He also does some plank work, which includes those oblique burners in the Fit Test.

Did PCC with DH this afternoon and it was quite a sweatfest. I'm borderline of catching a cold - DD has been stuffy the past few days, but I typically workout through colds without a problem. However, it would explain why I was struggling more the past couple of workouts. This recovery week will be much needed even though I was planning to mix it up with some more active workouts - we'll see.

As far as the R&R formula and Shakeology - curiosity got the best of me. DH was interested in the R&R formula, which I tried today and it was ok. I wanted to try the Shakeology in my breakfast smoothie (banana, strawberry, blueberry, DanActive yogurt & ice) after my workout to give it an extra boost. I tried the GreenBerry morning and it tasted kind of vitaminy, but it suppressed my appetite well into lunch without me even wanting a snack. I'll see how I feel after a couple of weeks. As far as shopping for something else, I'm lazy about supplements, etc. and have not compared ingredients. I'm willing to try anything though if you have any suggestions

Great pep talk for our lurking patients of the asylum!! Hi to y'all out there