headhuntr’s BodyBlog

Day 69 (Saturday - August 16)
N/A - Rest Day
Well, I was aiming at getting in a round of Kenpo or Cardio X this morning, but my gf stayed over last night and so I didn’t get the chance to do my workout before we all left for Toronto. Kind of bummed about not doing the routine, but what can you do. The 6 hour car ride wasn’t too much fun, but I manage to keep my diet in check, probably even got more protein than usual in.

Day 70 (Sunday - August 17)
N/A - Rest Day
In Toronto visiting family, so I don’t have the chance of doing any of my workouts here. I did take a walk in the morning, but other than that, just a good long six hour car ride back home. It was good to see the family though, so I can’t complain too much. Not a great week workout-wise, but I’ll make sure not to miss anymore routines for the next couple of weeks and try and hit up the gym a few times to make up for the lost time.

Day 71 (Monday - August 18)
Chest & Back + Ab Ripper
Chest and Back today for the last time! Can’t believe there are only two more weeks of workouts left before my final rest week. Anyway, I wasn’t very motivated today again, but I pushed myself to get the workouts done and I’m happy with the results. I managed to up my reps on all the exercises and completed the full Ab Ripper routine again. Ab ripper seemed a little harder today, but I’m not quite sure why. Anyway, I should be going to the gym tonight to make up a little for the somewhat shaky last week workout-wise. Cheers!

Day 68 (Friday - August 15)
Back & Biceps + Ab Ripper
Today was time for Back and Biceps, one of my favorite workouts of the program. It went really well and I got a hell of a pump in my bi’s as usual. I managed to up my weight and reps on most of the exercises, so I’m pretty happy with that. I’m a little disappointed that I missed two days this week, but what can you do. I wanted to hit up the gym tonight, but it’s closed due to maintenance. I guess I’ll go a few more times next week. Anyway, I’m heading out to Toronto tomorrow morning to visit some family, so I’ll try and get in a Kenpo routine before, or maybe I’ll finally take a look at what Cardio X has to offer. Cheers!

Day 67 (Thursday - August 14)
Plyometrics
Plyometrics again today, I can’t believe that I’ll only be doing this routine another two times and then be done with it! The workout went really well as always, I can really feel how my endurance has gotten a hell of a lot better since the day I started. My shirt was soaked with sweat again and I’m sure I burnt a boat-load of calories. Took a short walk and went to the gym last night and did some running on the treadmills and skip rope, plus a little bit of ab work. My triceps and chest are pretty sore from yesterday’s workout. My back was a little sore too last night, these full days of sitting at a desk probably aren’t helping that. Looking forward for school to start again in the fall. Tomorrow I’ll be doing the Back and Biceps routine, probably one of my favorites.

Day 65 (Tuesday - August 12)
N/A - Rest Day
Took another day off today. I’m feeling a sort of sharp mild pain in my left shoulder when I move it in certain positions so I’ve decided to let that heal up a little before I go into the Chest, Shoulders and Triceps routine. I think that I slept awkwardly on it. Anyway, the days are getting shorter and it really isn’t all that hot out this summer, so my motivation in the morning isn’t as high as it used to be. It’s still dark out at 6am, so it’s getting harder to push myself out of bed so early. I’m definitely going to get back on track tomorrow though!

Day 66 (Wednesday - August 13)
Chest, Shoulders & Triceps + Ab Ripper
Finally doing my Monday workout today! My shoulder is feeling 100% and I managed to get my lazy self out of bed this morning. The hardest part is just getting up, once I hit the play button and start the routine, I’m feeling energized and great. Really happy with how the workout went today and that I’m back on track. I definitely don’t want to give up this close to the finish line. Managed to up my weight or reps on most of the exercises. I’ll most likely be hitting up the gym tonight to do some more cardio and ab work. Finished my summer class, so I have much more free time after work. Tomorrow I’ll be doing Plyo. Cheers!

Day 62 (Saturday - August 09)
Kenpo
Kenpo went well as always today. I broke a good sweat and finished the routine before I knew it. My neck is feeling a little tight again, so hopefully the X Stretch routine will help that out a little tomorrow.

Day 63 (Sunday - August 10)
Stretch
Finally doing the X Stretch routine again. It felt really good to just take the time to stretch and relax every muscle. My neck and shoulders are feeling less tense after the routine. I also finally got my power rack, new bench and olympic weight set. Should be ready for the Starting Strength routine come September. Other than that, mostly studying and writing papers this weekend…

Day 64 (Monday - August 110
N/A - Rest Day
I decided to stay in bed this morning and catch up on some sleep. I was feeling really tired probably due to all the studying this weekend and lack of sleep I’ve been getting lately. My nose was running all weekend too, so hopefully an extra hour of sleep will help me get back on track this week. I’ll be pushing all my workout days back by a day and use today as my rest day. So tomorrow will be the Chest, Shoulders and Triceps routine.

Day 61 (Friday - August 08)
Legs & Back + Ab Ripper
Legs and Back again today and it went well. I managed once again to up my reps on all my chinups and pullups, so I’m happy about that. Ab Ripper went well too. It was a little harder today for some reason, maybe because of the Yoga Belly 7 routine from yesterday. That was pretty harsh. My legs were burning on the way up the stairs when I got to work, so I know the workouts are still doing their thing! Finally sold my bench and weights last night and I should be getting my power rack, bench and olympic weight set on Sunday. Looking forward to Kenpo tomorrow!

Day 60 (Thursday - August 07)

Yoga
2/3 of the way there! Today was Yoga and I did the routine. I’m really kind of bummed that I’ve missed it so many times over the last 60 days, but what can you do. I’ll try and not miss it anymore from here on in. The workout went well. Some of those moves are still pretty hard, especially on the legs. I’m getting much more flexible and stronger. I even managed to hold Crane for quite a good amount of time. Tomorrow’s Legs and Back. I’m finally selling my bench and some of my weights tonight to make room for my Power Rack and Olympic weight setup which I’ll be getting this weekend. I’ll be using this stuff for the Starting Strength routine come September. Looking forward to it! Cheers!

Day 58 (Tuesday - August 05)
Plyometrics
Today was Plyo again. My chest is really sore from yesterday’s workout and my back isn’t doing half bad either. Plyo went well as always. The routine goes by pretty quickly now and I don’t even realize how drenched in sweat my shirt is. It starts out white and is completely see-through by the end of the hour. I could literally wring out the sweat from it. I love the feeling and the shower afterwards. All in all a good morning. Looking forward to Shoulders and Arms tomorrow, haven’t done it in a while.

Day 55 (Saturday - August 02)
NA - Rest Day
I didn’t do Yoga today because my shoulder and neck are a little sore, plus I didn’t really have the time for it. Went to the beach and played some beach voleyball and did some swimming. Took a walk in the evening. All in all a good day. Not too happy about skipping Yoga again, but I also don’t want to injure myself.

Day 56 (Sunday - August 03)
NA - Rest Day
Shoulder’s feeling better but my neck is still somewhat sore. My girlfriend stayed over last night so I didn’t have the time today to do my X Stretch routine. Not too big of a deal, but I’m not thrilled about the two rest days in a row. Anyway, this ends my recovery week. Phase 3 tomorrow!

Day 57 (Monday - August 04)
Chest & Back + Ab Ripper
Haven’t done this routine in a while, and it went really well. I enjoyed it a lot and pushed myself hard. Managed to up all my reps by quite a bit since week 3, and it felt nice to see the improvements. I was pretty dead after the routine though. Ab ripper went well as always. It was a little harder today maybe due to the week "off". Looking forward to Plyometrics tomorrow!

Day 53 (Thursday - July 31)
X Stretch
Well today was a cool down day with just a good ‘ol X Stretch routine. It felt good to spend all that time stretching. I don’t think I’ve done the routine for a while and I’m kind of disappointed that I keep skipping on it. Anyway, felt good and I can see that I’m getting more flexible. Spent the rest of the morning taking pictures of my weights and bench that I’m trying to sell to get a new set. Tomorrow is Core Synergistics again.

Day 54 (Friday - August 01)
Core Synergistics
August already! Only a month left to summer… Time flies when you’re working full time and taking a summer class. Anyway, the routine went well again this morning. Really broke a hell of a sweat. I literally had drop falling off the tip of my nose. My shoulders are sore or tired from that whole X, plank, chungarunga and walking pushups cycle. Feeling good, liking the workouts and the results. Tomorrow’s going to be time for Yoga again! Phase 3 soon!