Huddle Workout Warriors

[Doyle]

Did my 100 push up test today.  Managed 80.  Took a 60 second breather then did the last 20.  Not to make excuses but I turned 38 yesterday and I was hung over.  I think if I was to work on my technique and breathing I could get there but quite frankly I'm just sick of push ups.  Going to focus more on running now / I have my first marathon to train for. 

[Darth Biscuit]

80 is boss man. Not many can do it.

[Porn Shop Clerk]

i finally hit the weights after 6 months off.  lost a lot of strength :    but the upside is i'll grow faster and i'm still in better shape than i was this time last year

[Darth Biscuit]

Well... I actually did deadlifts yesterday without hurting my back.

 

I got this "wrap" (for lack of a better term) from my chiropractor for my ribs and that really seemed to help.

 

I went all the way back up thru sets to 495x1 with no issues.  Yay.

[the butch]

Just received T25 in the mail.  Can't wait to start it on Monday.  I plan on doing two-a-days on Tuesdays and Thursdays since those days are back and legs for me normally.  Lifting on Sunday will not interfere, as I think that is a rest day under the program.  It goes in phases:  Alpha, Beta, and for more advanced training, Gamma.  I have all three.  They go in 5-week increments, so I will be done with the normal phase [the first two discs] in 2.5 months.

 

I'll take measurements and post before I start.

[Darth Biscuit]

Isn't T25 what Cat is doing as well?

[the butch]

IDK.  I know she likes cardio and calisthenics, so probably.  The variety definitely helps with boredom, and personally, my knees keep me from sprints and long distance running, so I get my cardio in effectively and efficiently.

[Cat]

Isn't T25 what Cat is doing as well?

 

 

I did it, and will go back to it some this summer. I'm in the 2nd round of Insanity right now. 

[the butch]

I did it, and will go back to it some this summer. I'm in the 2nd round of Insanity right now. 

 

I'm interested to hear how you like the two by comparison.  Insanity got relatively boring over the course of 2+ months for me.  T25 looks like it adds more variety.  Either way, both beat the hell out of just running or elliptical-ing.

[Cat]

I'm interested to hear how you like the two by comparison.  Insanity got relatively boring over the course of 2+ months for me.  T25 looks like it adds more variety.  Either way, both beat the hell out of just running or elliptical-ing.

 

 

I enjoyed T25. There is a bit more variety. Any time I pick up a weight I think it's fun and it feels different.  I have a hard time being satisfied with only working out 25 mins, so I doubled up a lot. I like having t25 and p90x3 (which is 30 mins) for the variety and so I can fit in a workout on busy days. 

 

2 months of straight insanity is kind of boring but it's a great presummer workout. I'm replacing Max recovery with Legs and Back from P90X. That helps out a little. 

[Porn Shop Clerk]

i don't know wtf i did, but i pushed myself too hard tuesday.   still too sore to workout today.

[the butch]

I enjoyed T25. There is a bit more variety. Any time I pick up a weight I think it's fun and it feels different.  I have a hard time being satisfied with only working out 25 mins, so I doubled up a lot. I like having t25 and p90x3 (which is 30 mins) for the variety and so I can fit in a workout on busy days. 

 

2 months of straight insanity is kind of boring but it's a great presummer workout. I'm replacing Max recovery with Legs and Back from P90X. That helps out a little. 

 

The Max Recovery is definitely boring after the second day.  I have been using Insanity to supplement my cardio, but have not been following the program.  Thing is, my Max Interval Plyo disc [or whatever the disc is called] skips like crazy, and that is my favorite Insanity session.  So, I have been alternating between Max Cardio Conditioning and Max Interval Circuit--only two discs.  I guess that's why I have soured on it a little.

 

I am STOKED for T25, though.  First time I did Insanity, I wasn't a stickler to the diet plan--craft beer and good bourbon interfered.  I have flipped that mental "switch" this time around, though, really focusing on what I put in my body.

 

Speaking of, anyone have experience with Shakeology?  I have a hard time believing it's worth $150+ when all I think it is is a glorified protein shake.  Also not sure if I'm going to be able to stick to the 1,600 calori per diem.  I lift three days a week, and plan on going with carb-based dishes on those days, but I still don't think that is going to be adequate.  I mean, a smoothie for breakfast?  C'mon!

[Porn Shop Clerk]

when i was going strong, i started my day out with juice and a piece of fruit and followed my workout up with a protein shake.  then later in the day i ate whatever i wanted, just less than what i was accustomed to.

 

i've always had a pretty good metabolism, still do at my age.

[Cat]

The Max Recovery is definitely boring after the second day.  I have been using Insanity to supplement my cardio, but have not been following the program.  Thing is, my Max Interval Plyo disc [or whatever the disc is called] skips like crazy, and that is my favorite Insanity session.  So, I have been alternating between Max Cardio Conditioning and Max Interval Circuit--only two discs.  I guess that's why I have soured on it a little.

 

I am STOKED for T25, though.  First time I did Insanity, I wasn't a stickler to the diet plan--craft beer and good bourbon interfered.  I have flipped that mental "switch" this time around, though, really focusing on what I put in my body.

 

Speaking of, anyone have experience with Shakeology?  I have a hard time believing it's worth $150+ when all I think it is is a glorified protein shake.  Also not sure if I'm going to be able to stick to the 1,600 calori per diem.  I lift three days a week, and plan on going with carb-based dishes on those days, but I still don't think that is going to be adequate.  I mean, a smoothie for breakfast?  C'mon!

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Oh  yeah it would be tough just doing those two. My fav is Max interval Circuit. 

 

I'm with you about Shakeology. It's so expensive and I tried a sample of it for breakfast a few times and it did not hold me over. I bought a cheaper version at GNC. It taste fine, is lower calories and how a lot more protein. I don't know if those shakes actually do anything, I've read our bodies reject all vitamins etc as toxins.