Final week of Heavy duty to failure…..some thoughts
So this is the final week of heavy duty to failure…I have learned alot from this program. Firstly, it really tested me and taught me exactly how much weight I was capable of moving. I always feel it is important to stretch oneself, both mentally and physically, so this program broke me out of a lifting rut, but it also made me think as well. Secondly, I can not believe the strength increases that I have seen…I hit a personal record on the hack squat at 350#. I still have a bit of work with upper body strength, but I impressed myself by doing 25# tricep kick backs…gone on the days when I use to pick up the little girl weights, LOL! I was able to see some muscle really develop, especially deltoids, triceps and biceps….my arms have always been small, so to see that muscle start to show up really makes me happy. I actually cut down the cardio during the past 6 weeks. Only doing the pro2 3 x week on hill setting for 15 minutes at a mod to max rate…usually do my school reading on there during lunch. The weight workouts really were so intense, I don’t think I needed too much more cardio! Big change in diet too! thanks to my friend mary, I was able to rethink the portion control..alright I always eat clean, just not always watching those portion sizes. I also cut down on the fruit, a little bit. One of the reasons why I would be hesitant about trying shows/competitions is the cutting at the end….while I know that I could do it…I am not sure if I really want to put my body through the stress of that. All the credit goes out to the girls/guys who can do that and take their body to that level…true athletes…
so what is next….high intensity electryfying workout…sounds like fun, doesn’t it?
