Insanity: Max 30 Journey Day 9 - Tabata Power

During the course of two months, I'd like to take you into my journey as I strive to retain a healthy lifestyle through a healthy balanced nutrition program and Beachbody trainer extraordinaire -- and Men's Health cover man -- Shaun T's brand new workout regimen Insanity Max 30.

Day 9: Tabata Power

In my third go-round with Shaun T's Tabata Power, I have to say, this is probably the workout that best suits my strengths. That's not to say it is easy by any stretch of the imagination -- it's not. But, I will say that (from my sampling of workouts thus far) it is the workout that gives me the highest probability of making it through the entire 30 minutes before hitting my Max Out Time.

Now to reality.

I didn't get anywhere close to finishing with a Max Out Time of 30 minutes flat. I did, however, progress from my first and second attempts at Tabata Power. While I made tremendous strides going from a Max out Time just shy of seven minutes in my first workout to a few seconds short of 10 minutes in the second, I did a Max 30 Journey record in Day 9, eclipsing the 10 minute mark, maxing out at 10 minutes and 39 seconds.

I intend to get better each day. This certainly fit into that short-term goal. I ended up maxing out on the upper body round. After making it through plyo pushups, I couldn't muster enough strength to get through the pushups with slight hand jumps at the peak of the pushup. I don't know if it was the energy, or my dog and daughter running circles around me at the time. I will opt for Shaun T kicking my tail on this one.

It's not to say my daughter didn't present obstacles along the way. Case in point this photo:

But it's just something I'm going to have to live with. It can only make me stronger. And, for good measure, I got some clapping and another high five for completing another workout. And she even wanted a hug -- a sweaty, gross, bear hug. She wouldn't take no for an answer. She got it! Next up: Sweat Intervals

Recap

Workout:               Tabata Power

Max Out Time:       10:39

Weep Time:           30:00 (no weep time for me!)

Weekly Weigh-in:   Stay tuned for Day 15 of the journey

Monthly Photo:       Stay tuned for Day 30 of the journey