The beginning of this week was Phase 3. Monday was w/o #9 and it was definitely tougher than last week. Dive bombers and push ups with a kick. I did the modification with the push ups like I always do, but they are still hard. I felt the chest for sure. This will be on tap again for tomorrow.
Tuesday was w/o 10, and again, it was a step up in intensity. I was grateful for the half moons on the last circuit. I can do those fairly easy, but the sweat still drips from my body while holding the pose. I appreciate the balance moves in these workouts. I need to work on balance and her balance moves seem really difficult at first, but by the 4th time you do the workout.....not so much. So clearly those balance stabilizers are getting stronger.
I did cardio 3 today and it was a sweat fest. I should have stuck with my fast and did the workout before eating, but I ate first. For me, that's not a great idea at all. I had to take a little breather in the middle of the 3rd time through. It's my own fault. I will NOT eat before doing that w/o again b/c I just kinda felt like I was 'phoning it in'. This cardio is tougher, but doable. She packs a lot in that 34 minute time frame. I really hate those one legged hops, but the reps are very short.
I was a sweaty mess on all 3 workouts. I'm also noticing some new hip flexor DOMS and low back too. My arms and torso are showing some nice definition gains and I really noticed my legs (particularly inner thighs) are showing more muscle definition than before. The legs kind of baffle me, b/c it doesn't seem like a lot of leg work. Hmmmm?? I really haven't dropped weight with this program, but I have gained muscle and definition. It would seem I've also lost some fat too since the definition is noticeable. Not too shabby for about 34 minutes 5 days per week.
Kat - hope the PF goes away for you. I've struggled with that in the past as well. It is no fun
Yeah, I'd do some Yoga and other stuff for a while and then get back to Jill when you feel up to it. She's not going anywhere! LOL!