T25: So It Begins

Monday, April 14
We went to the RAC and lifted in the AM (I lifted legs - an important fact and lesson learned) and Chad worked on trying to help his ailing back with stretches and strength. I did my leg program minus one set and then added a very quick (and untimed) mini-WOD of 20-15-10-5 Step Ups and Sit-Ups to end it.

PM: We did T25 Cardio and it was very fast-paced and made us sweat like woah. The ol' gams really felt it, and the carpet proved - as I suspected - to be very unsuitable for this type of workout. Day 1 done.

Tuesday, April 15
We were going to hit up the RAC in the AM again but did not. So we did T25 Speed 1.0 after work. I liked that workout a lot more than Cardio. It incorporated dynamic movements mixed with stretching. I remember to wear my HRM this time, too.

Wednesday, April 16
This is where the MFing of Shaun T begins: Total Body Circuit. I thought I was doing pretty well keeping up with this stuff other than trying to figure out some of the movements before doing so. Boy, did this workout prove me wrong. I did this in the kitchen this AM on the laptop so I could have a flat surface and I'm sure glad I did. I hate to admit it, but I even cried out of sheer frustration. Yep. My calves, nothing else, have been killing me since during Day 1 Cardio. My calves never hurt like that, and it's very apparent how much they affect every single movement you make. At any rate, I did not nail it. I even had to do some of the modifications and even watch longer than normal to figure out how the F I would replicate those movements. Also, the rate at which they perform these movements seems unachievable at this point. It's certainly a challenge, and it's one I will rise to; guess there will just be some frustration and growing pains along the way. Definitely sweated A LOT with this one. So much so there were some puddles on the ground I needed to avoid as not to get injured. I bitched a lot about this workout and poor Chad had to face it this evening as he wanted his back to loosen up throughout the day. I've heard him grunting and such from the kitchen as I watched a Seinfeld rerun. I feel his pain. Tomorrow is Abs. Phew. Calves should get a break on that one!

See ya later, alligators!