Last year I did a lot of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). It was a combination of Plyo, swimming, sprints, jump roping, etc. I then read that just 45 minutes of walking while in a fasted state could do the same thing as 20 inutes of HIIT. So I stopped the HIIT and began doing the walk instead. As evidence of my increasing waist line, it didn't work. I attribute some of that to bad diet and some to lack of cardio.
What's Next?
I have been slowly been putting cardio back into my weekly routine. After the 1st week back, I realized that I really missed it. I really do enjoy working up a great sweat and being fatigued at the end. It makes me feel like I really accomplished something. Afterwards I feel fulfilled (and skinner). Could be all in my head but I really don't care. I feel good and that is all that really matters.
My first week back to HIIT I did some hill sprints down the street from my office. I followed that up with a nice run over the weekend and another run on Tuesday. Tomorrow I hope to get in 30 minutes of intense jump roping.We shall see in a few week if putting the HIIT back into my routines has any effect on my weight and muscle tone.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Monday, November 29, 2010
Time to Hit It
I don't know about the rest of you but I really enjoyed Thanksgiving this year. I "really" enjoyed it. To the tune of 4 pieces of pie....in a row and that was just the start of it. It's ok. I went into the holiday prepared by lowering my calorie intake before and after. I enjoyed the meal prepared and then I moved on and didn't dwell on it. Today I was back to my normal eating habits and workout routines. Did I weigh myself before, during, or after to verify the damage? Heck no! I ain't stupid! haha
Today started a new workout routine for me. I am still in Phase I which is the muscle building phase but I decided after 4 weeks of solid lifting combined with 1 week of "off" time for the holidays, I needed to switch it up a bit. After all, if there is one thing Tony Horton and P90x taught me, its muscle confusion. So I put together some new exercises and hit the gym. The muscle confusion really worked. After 4 weeks of feeling perfect after a workout, today I left with soar arms and back. I definitely got a good workout in.
Another 4 weeks will bring me to the Christmas holiday and another 1 week break to rest and recoup. After all, I am getting too old to be hitting it non-stop. After about 4 weeks of lifting, I begin to feel burnt out. This break allows me to rest and recoup a bit.
Did anyone else really "enjoy" their Thanksgiving meal or did you all play it safe?
Today started a new workout routine for me. I am still in Phase I which is the muscle building phase but I decided after 4 weeks of solid lifting combined with 1 week of "off" time for the holidays, I needed to switch it up a bit. After all, if there is one thing Tony Horton and P90x taught me, its muscle confusion. So I put together some new exercises and hit the gym. The muscle confusion really worked. After 4 weeks of feeling perfect after a workout, today I left with soar arms and back. I definitely got a good workout in.
Another 4 weeks will bring me to the Christmas holiday and another 1 week break to rest and recoup. After all, I am getting too old to be hitting it non-stop. After about 4 weeks of lifting, I begin to feel burnt out. This break allows me to rest and recoup a bit.
Did anyone else really "enjoy" their Thanksgiving meal or did you all play it safe?
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