Remember that time a few days ago when I claimed (quite naively, I will add) that Insanity's Max Interval Circuit was one of the hardest workouts ever?
Well, slap me on the ass and call me Sally (whatever that's supposed to mean), because I was wrong.
Very, very wrong.
I just "completed" (read: watched) Max Cardio Conditioning, and I will honestly say it's the first time I've actually been pissed during one of these workouts. I could barely do any of it... correctly. Sure, some of the slower "recovery" moves like belt kicks were no problem, but I just could not keep up with the rest of it for the life of me. Every time Shaun T said, "Take a break if you need it," I swear he sneered and whispered, "but you shouldn't need it, you lazy ass. It's the second month!" I'm not sure if it's because I mowed the lawn before hand, coming to the workout all hot and sweaty already, but whatever it was, no thank you.
The stinging eyes; the salty taste from "talking sweat" (as Shaun T says in another dvd); the dog hair from the stupid carpet that kept getting stuck on my hands and knees during all of the upper body moves (seriously, why so many of those back to back? My shoulders literally sat down and refused to participate any longer); the angry gangster rap playing in the background (which usually motivates me--it's my guilty pleasure--but today just turned me into an angsty cry baby); all of these things combined into a terrible concoction I have since dubbed "Hell Hour."
This picture was immediately afterpressing drop-kicking the power button on the TV (the only move I did 100%). That's not a healthy glisten; that's my body rebelling against the craziness I just tried to inflict upon it. I couldn't stop sweating even though I wasn't really doing much of anything besides being furious (which is a great way to keep your heart rate up, FYI!).
Ugh.
Rant over.
Sorry, I just really had to get that out somewhere.
On a more positive note, it seems that a few of you are interested in running with me (I promise I'll be in a good mood)! For this upcoming Sunday I was thinking around 2 pm. I'm going to make a facebook group later tonight once I get back from dinner, so keep an eye out for it.
Here's another picture from last night after I completed (this time I used the word correctly) Max Interval Plyometric. As opposed to today's workout, I really enjoyed that one--especially the squat pushups. I was able to keep up for the most part and liked the new challenging moves. The coffee beforehand may have helped. I'm always happier with caffeine. I'm also happier with my new strong arms.
I can't remember a time they ever looked like this--even during high school. And it only took a little over a month to get to this point! I'm telling you, if you're thinking about trying this workout, ignore my earlier tantrum and do it. It will always be worth the tough days.
Well, slap me on the ass and call me Sally (whatever that's supposed to mean), because I was wrong.
Very, very wrong.
I just "completed" (read: watched) Max Cardio Conditioning, and I will honestly say it's the first time I've actually been pissed during one of these workouts. I could barely do any of it... correctly. Sure, some of the slower "recovery" moves like belt kicks were no problem, but I just could not keep up with the rest of it for the life of me. Every time Shaun T said, "Take a break if you need it," I swear he sneered and whispered, "but you shouldn't need it, you lazy ass. It's the second month!" I'm not sure if it's because I mowed the lawn before hand, coming to the workout all hot and sweaty already, but whatever it was, no thank you.
The stinging eyes; the salty taste from "talking sweat" (as Shaun T says in another dvd); the dog hair from the stupid carpet that kept getting stuck on my hands and knees during all of the upper body moves (seriously, why so many of those back to back? My shoulders literally sat down and refused to participate any longer); the angry gangster rap playing in the background (which usually motivates me--it's my guilty pleasure--but today just turned me into an angsty cry baby); all of these things combined into a terrible concoction I have since dubbed "Hell Hour."
This picture was immediately after
Ugh.
Rant over.
Sorry, I just really had to get that out somewhere.
On a more positive note, it seems that a few of you are interested in running with me (I promise I'll be in a good mood)! For this upcoming Sunday I was thinking around 2 pm. I'm going to make a facebook group later tonight once I get back from dinner, so keep an eye out for it.
Here's another picture from last night after I completed (this time I used the word correctly) Max Interval Plyometric. As opposed to today's workout, I really enjoyed that one--especially the squat pushups. I was able to keep up for the most part and liked the new challenging moves. The coffee beforehand may have helped. I'm always happier with caffeine. I'm also happier with my new strong arms.
I can't remember a time they ever looked like this--even during high school. And it only took a little over a month to get to this point! I'm telling you, if you're thinking about trying this workout, ignore my earlier tantrum and do it. It will always be worth the tough days.
Look at the gun show! The beach is that way (crazy meathead voice). I would def like to come running. I obviously could not go all the time but need the cardio. Ill keep following the for updates.
ReplyDeleteHaha, you mean your normal voice!?
ReplyDeleteI added you to the Acworth Running Club group that I created on facebook. There's about 5 of us meeting up to run tomorrow at Swift Cantrell at 2 pm. Come if you can. If not, that will probably be the normal time each Sunday, so try to make one!
You have motivated me..i'm on day two...excited for tonight even though I cried during the first two....
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Good luck with the program. It never really gets "easier" per se, but it definitely gets more motivating when you see results or realize you were able to complete a move/circuit more fully than the last time.
ReplyDeleteKeep me up to date on how it's going!