Insanity Day 23 - CPR!!

HEY INSANIACS!!!!!

I know I have missed posting a few days...but not that I wasn't working out!! I was crazy busy being a daddy!! :) Best job ever btw....I wouldn't trade it for all the $$ in the world!!

Anywho.....CPR (aka Cardio Power and Resistance) about kills by quads! I freaking LOVE this workout!

As for the last few days..some where late workouts so I didn't get a chance to post. I am counting down the day to Insanity Asylum but I think I may be a little weird! I am actually looking forward to it!

As the saying goes.."if it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't CHANGE YOU!"

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Insanity Day 19 - CPR!

Another day IN THE BOOKS!!! Cardio Power & Resistance... or better known as CPR!!

I was able to push super hard even after eating CRAP with the kids (I had chicken at McDonalds...ugghhh) nothing but deep fried goodness...NOT!  I paid for it when I did my workout and my body was sure to inform me of it!!

I did CPR around 7:30pm and I normally don't workout this late due to our bodies starting to release chemicals to slow us down, preparing for sleep. I try and get all my workouts done before 7pm daily!

Proud moment though....I have completed 19 days without falter and haven't missed a beat. I am shooting for the full 180 days straight with no breaks. Yes that is a solid 6 months straight with no breaks other than the "rest" days allowed per the schedules. After I complete the full 180 days will come a Professional Photo Shoot and then I am going to do the Beachbody Ultimate Reset (aka: BUR) to help rid my body of all toxins before I start a Hybrid program. If Insanity/Asylum/Asylum2 get me ripped I will most likely continue with those with some weight training.

It was late last night so I didn't post but here it is...double posting today! I have Plyo on the books today and am going to try to touch the sky!! If spring or summer ever show up I will do my workouts outside! I can download my workouts onto my Ipod and do the workouts that way..just look at it long enough to see the moves (I have most of them memorized).

Ohhh and if you haven't seen this video...OMG I am on a mission!! Check this guy and girl out!! Crazy fit people but keep in mind the music has A LOT of profanity in it! Rob Bailey and The Hustle Standard is the group and the song is called : Hungry.

HOT Fitness couple KILLER WORKOUT!!!

Here is the Info about the BUR (Beachbody Ultimate Reset)...21 Day program to rid your body of fat and literally RESET your metabolism!! >

Insanity Day 18 - Cardio Recovery

Setting Goals!

Hey everyone!!

I can't say I have been HAPPIER to see Cardio Recovery on the schedule today! Now we know...if you have been following my blog that this is anything but a "recovery" but compared to the other days I would consider this a blessing!!

NOTE: You may be wondering why I have posted a picture of some half naked guy....well it's all about setting goals! I have some very high expectations of myself and seeing I am dropping body fat I am also burning up some muscle from the Elite Fitness plan with Insanity.

Well we all have goals and I thought I would share mine. For me it's not about getting crazy huge (to old for that), or getting extremely skinny (that's not healthy), of even about the "perfect body" (wouldn't we all want that!) I am setting realistic goals for myself that I know with hard work and some dedication I can and WILL achieve!

Will I look like this guy? Most likely not, but that is ok because what it does it give me a "look" to aspire towards. If we don't know what we want to achieve, AKA Setting Goals, then how do we know what to do? So now with that in mind, what is your goal? Do you have one? Do you need help setting one? Is it doable or is it so out of reach you feel like a failure? If you want help, or would just like to chat, you can always find me on Facebook or twitter. Feel free to comment on any of my blog posts so I know I am not talking to cyber air :-)

Until tomorrow..DIG DEEP, dust off the weights, and GET TO WORK!! You have GOALS!!!!

Mike

Insanity Day 17 - Pure Cardio/Cardio Abs

Every time...Pure Cardio kicks my butt!!! Today was a double (per schedule) and I was thinking of doing Insane Abs again but opted for Cardio Abs instead to follow the schedule today.

I am seeing some major changes so far! Into the 3rd week my weight has only come down 3 lbs from when I started but I took my waist measurement and BAM!! 1-1/2 " gone just like that! Yes I worked for it but I was concerned not seeing the scale move much.

Seeing the scale hasn't moved much but I am shrinking, based on what we know (that muscle is more dense than fat and takes up much less space) I am burning body fat and converting it into muscle. This is exactly what we are trying to accomplish here :)

The Cardio Abs routine is about 10 minutes shorter than Insane Abs but feels just as hard!  I believe it was 22 minutes long but you feel EVERY part of those abs working. Shaun T does NOT do crunches or sit-ups and sometimes I would rather do those LOL.

Getting ready for great hot shower and to call it a night! Knees have been a little sore still but hoping taking the joint supplement will help by next week. I heard about Cissus (sp) and fish oil but going to see if this works first.

Are you ready to join me get even more insane? 5 weeks until Asylum starts!! I have to be insane to be excited about that!! LOL  But here is a link to  the Asylum should you care to join me!

Insanity Day 16 - Plyo Cardio Circuit

Just some quick notes for today because it's getting late. Plyo Cardio Circuit today and it went very well.

I was a little sore today, I think from pushing so hard in Fit Test. That's ok because it keeps me honest and I will NEVER say Insanity is easy!

My knees are always an issue for me so I started taking a supplement today to see how things go. Week 3 is off to a great start with a ton of sweat and a lot of swearing at Shaun T!

I am off to bed for one main reason...REST! Week 3 is when the doubles start as a prep to the Max Phase. Tomorrow's plan is Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs Back2back..I will make decision tomorrow as to whether I want to ONE UP myself and do Insane Abs in place of Cardio abs...check back tomorrow to see how it went!

Front the Insanity Front of Revolution X Fitness house of pain (aka my livingroom) have a wonderful and restful evening!!

Mike

Insanity Day 15 - Fit Test #2

Hey everyone!!!

Well as we all know, yesterday was a Rest Day! Two very important things about this. Number Uno, that it was VERY hard to do nothing!! I am so used to working my butt off that I found it very hard to keep myself busy. Number 2 (Uno is the only spanish I know lol) that I found it very hard to watch what I ate.

It seems that my body was craving every piece of junk food around but I was able to resist! I kept telling myself that what ever passed my lips would end up on my HIPS! Well for me my Love Handles!

Ok...now on to the Fit Test Results!!

SWITCH KICKS~ 70/73          POWER JACKS~ 60/63          POWER KNEES~ 105/110
POWER JUMPS~ 46/55          GLOBE JUMPS~ 11/13          SUICIDE JUMPS~ 22/25
PUSH-UP JACKS~ 40/42          LOW PLANK OBLIQUES~60/80

These are the results from the Beginning...I will keep posting test results as I continue on. One thing I would like to mention is that when Tonya says she did 100+ I am sorry but that's not possible. I think she is counting each kick as one rep and according to the Fit Test sheet it is TWO Switch Kicks equal ONE Rep! So my form went to crap and I went WAY faster than she did and she still beat me so that's not possible.

Here is the one and only ME!! >> Revolution X Fitness - Insanity Fit Test #2

I know I know...my form on a few moves SUCK. But my ceiling is low and if I jump high I take the skin off all my knuckles! Trust me I have done it more than once! But 3rd fit test I will focus on form now that I know what my bad areas are.

Don't forget about the Beachbody Challenge!! Get paid to get fit? Yep! You could win up to $100,000 like my friend Richard Neal!  I inserted the link below for everyone to make it easier to find. Don't be ashamed if you are 50 or more lbs overweight! I lost 70 lbs but a drop in the bucket to Richards 242 lbs!!! All you have to do is take the first step and I will help you get there like my coach did for me!

Insanity Day 13 - Pure Cardio/Insane Abs

Here we are on Day 13...I think I got my days screwed up somewhere lmao!! But who cares I am right on track!!

Ok so today was Pure Cardio and then supposed to be Cardio Abs after. Seeing I have the add-ons to Insanity I did Insane Abs instead...just WOW! I had to stop over and over because my core is weaker than I thought and my lower back started to hurt.

I have a herniated disk, bulging disk, and arthritis in both my hips (they pop doing some moves) but I am very careful on form as to not hurt myself. Shaun T is big on slowing down and following correct form which in my first round I didn't pay attention to...I paid the price with very sore knees!

So here we are ready to move on into a new week on Monday and into the 3rd week! I am so excited to be doing this and sharing it with everyone because it really is forcing me to be accountable to the program and to all of you!

Tomorrow is a REST day and this is going to be very hard for me. I am not one to lay back and relax but the last couple days I have gotten 9 hrs of sleep (wow did it feel good too) and I plan on just doing some cleaning and studying tomorrow. I may or may not blog tomorrow but you will just have to check and see :)

Until we meet again (monday for sure) have a wonderful and amazing weekend! I have included the Beachbody Challenge link below...want to get super fit? It ALL starts with the Challenge, it's how I got started and lost 70 lbs in 6 months... NO JOKE!! Are you ready? Also P90X and P90X2 are on sale until end of March...great way to get started! I started with P90X.

Mike

Insanity Day 11 - Cardio Power and Resistance

Insanity Day 11!!

Today was a very good learning day for me!! I found out that you do NOT use stimulants will doing a program like Insanity!

I will make this short and sweet...I used NOS powder an hour before I did this workout...dumbest thing I could do!!

Here is the workout section I was doing before I had to lay down to not pass out!
>> Insanity Cardio Power and Stimulants.

So to make a long story short..if you can't breath, want to throw up, and then get tunnel vision...it's time to lay on the floor with your feet up!!!

See you tomorrow for a SERIOUS workout!!!

Mike

Insanity Day 10 - Cardio Recovery

Hey everyone!! Yep today was short and sweet just like this blog will be today!!

Two goals I have for Cardio Recovery.. #1 is to make it ALL the way through the leg part. The burn is SO intense in my quads and hips that I have to relax the muscle over and over. But I am gonna do it if it kills me!! #2 is to be able to find a way to get rid of that lactic acid burn!! I was not very hydrated today and have a feeling that was the cause!

<< I am posting this little icon thing just for fun and to show I am real. Yes I can lower one eyebrow and raise the other...AND i can wiggle my ears and make my hair move like it's a toupe...lol. #random thoughts lol.

Anyways I hope you are ready to dig deep because tomorrow is a crazy day!! For one, it's FRIDAY and for two it is Cardio Power & Resistance.

Off to have some popcorn and watch one of my favorite Jim Carey movies...Liar, Liar....have a pleasant and wonderful evening!!

Insanity Day 9 - Plyo Cardio Circuit

DAY 9 IN THE BOOKS!!

Ok..so Plyo Cardio Circuit isn't as hard as the first time I did it!! I am on my way to getting my endurance rate up!

I now can make it all the way through the "warm-up" section without suckin wind!! Love the high knees and the Heisman's, they are what bring my heart rate ups super fast and warm up the muscles.

I still notice issues with my knees so going to try to warm up a little before the warm up (is that a negative?) just to get blood flowing into joints of my knees. Hoping this will help.

You may have noticed Day 8 is missing...I did do the workout (Pure Cardio) but got behind on time so didn't post. What was Day 8 you may ask...well that was a laying on the floor wanting to puke. See video below..

Insanity ~ Pure Cardio

You will hear people doing Insanity saying; "My warm up is your workout" and this is no joke!! The Insanity Warm Up section is around 15 minutes long and is a "Circuit" type warm up. By the end of it you are thinking to yourself, wow I hope the next 30 minutes goes by quick!! :)

Well tomorrow seems to be the Cardio Recovery. It starts off like recovery but then Shaun T starts in with the slow squats and then pulses. This is about when I start swearing at him because they burn bad!! That burn is CHANGE and I welcome it but not saying I enjoy it!

Well off to bed....please feel free to comment or post questions or comments! I need to know you are out there!!

Mike

Insanity ~ Cardio Power & Resistance

Day 7 of 180!! Cardio Power and Resistance....

Wow!! One day off and it's like starting over again! I think the hardest part are all the power moves like the Power Squats and the walking pushups...just crazy!

I have found myself lacking on water and have noticed a major disadvantage to this. I know better than to be under hydrated doing such intense cardio...so am going to focus more on staying heavily hydrated. After finishing up the first week my body is very sore and swollen. I am retaining water due to the body trying to protect the muscle tissue. I will increase my water intake to help flush the built up lactic acid. I can also tell i am very swollen because i have trouble with stretches in the beginning.

On a much more positive note, I can make it all the way through the warm up without stopping like i did last week. A little progress is always good to prove it's working (god help me if it isn't lol) because this is NOT easy.

As crazy as this sounds, i find myself looking forward to the pain when I get off work. I find this Elite type training to be what my body needs to release the daily stress of work. You find yourself so focused on your form and keeping your core contracted that you forget all about the day. When you are done, the release of endorphins is immense! Your whole body tingles as your metabolisms is burning fat like a well trained machine.

Tomorrow is Pure Cardio and this one is extreme!! It isn't the typical Circuit type training...this one is move after move after move...no breaks except if you need water. I think i will make sure i am very well hydrated tomorrow before this one!!

If you are interested in joining me in this challenge...feel free to message me! Here is a direct link to order Insanity for yourself!

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180 Days of Insanity!

So I had this just INSANE idea and that was to see how hard and far I can push this body! We all know I am no 25 yr old stud (i try to be though lol) but I figured if they can do something intense in fitness, well i will be damned if I don't try!

I have embarked on my 180 day journey into Insanity and the land of Shaun T training! I am preparing myself to become an Elite Athlete and a Professional Insanity Instructor along with a P90X instructor. I know this is not going to be easy (nothing worth fighting for is) but I am willing to take a challenge and dedicate myself to this quest!

The basic layout is to do another round of Insanity.. (i did my first round last year, then did some slacking, then Body Beast, then Combat)..so I am now in DAY 6 and just got done Plyo Cardio Circuit and that ends the first week. To be honest...I thought because I had done Insanity before it would be easy to pick it back up, wow was I wrong!

After completing this 60 day run I am NOT taking any days off and heading directly into Asylum which is an even more intense 30 Day program based on the fundamentals of Elite Athlete Training. After graduation of Asylum then I head directly into Asylum 2 which you can probably guess is the most intense program from Beachbody to date! With completion of all three of these programs I intend to take a very short rest..3-5 days and detox my body with a Shakeology Cleanse to help clean out the massive amount of complex carbs I will be taking in. What's going to complete the last 60 days?? The TRIFECTA!! All three Insanity Programs merged together, making this the MOST intense Elite Training Possible.

Some of you may be asking WHY am I doing this...really. Well in July 2011 I was 220+ lbs and dying from the food i was eating and the life I was living. I was tired of waking up and not being able to breath, I could barely breath bending over to tie my shoes, and it took me over an hour to cut my toe nails (gross I know) because I had to stop to catch my breath. I finally had had enough and to make long story short I ordered P90X. For full story feel free to ask me..I can direct you to it on my facebook.

Well thank you for visiting this blog and I hope you follow me along this INSANE journey. I think what would mean the most is to meet Tony Horton and Shaun T and shake their hands for saving a life with the programs they developed. This has not been easy by any means but I now wake up every day thankful for what god has allowed me to become.

Third times a charm?

Ok.. so almost done Les Mills Combat and got good results but I am an Insanity Fan at heart... :-) something about the pure adrenaline rush you get when you can't breath and wanna puke lol.

I have decided to go all out and focus directly on Insanity for the next 180 days. I am going to do a new round of Insanity (I did my first round like 6 months ago and lost 18 lbs and got body fat down to around 11%. I was at 154 lbs and have since gained back around 12lbs. (Coming from 220lbs only 6 months before that.  Thank you Tony and P90X!)

The plan of attack is: Insanity-60 day cycle, Insanity Asylum-30 day cycle, Asylum 2-30 day cycle, then the kicker. ..The "Trifecta"! Which is a 60 day cycle of all three Insanity programs together bringing me to 180 days. 

I will be Vblogging and/or blogging my journey along the way. Yes I am a CPT and Beachbody Coach and would love to help you if you need me too....I am attempting this 180 days on a personal quest of self worth...to prove to me and me alone that at 43 years old, ex smoker, ex drinker,  and single father..that when you set your mind on a goal....that ANYTHING is possible!!

If you wish to...I would be glad to help you. .come join a Challenge Group and lets make the impossible come true!!