Day 16: Tabata Strength
The first new workout in two weeks came today with a shoulder-burning, chest-pumping strength workout that I was totally not expecting. Not your typical Shaun T workout, but it was a pleasant surprise in the midst of the cardio insanity we're all accustomed to with him.Of course, my nemesis -- plank moves -- were in full effect and, as I stated after falling victim to the plank move in Cardio Challenge a day ago, I fought through and didn't drop to a knee, even though my legs were on fire.
Unfortunately, my mind was so strongly against dropping to a knee while in plank, my shoulders began to turn into jello because -- unbeknownst to me -- we were going to be in plank for nearly 10 minutes straight. Or so it felt. On the plus side, it pushed my Max Out Time to an all-time best, clocking in at 14 minutes and 14 seconds.
I also was able to get up in the morning for a second day in a row. About 18 minutes in, I was drenched, powerless -- for a strength workout! -- and could barely press up for another pushup move. When I hit my Max Out Time, I began to take breaks more frequently as I attempted to get through the 30 minutes. It all culminated with me shouting in agony at about 25 minutes, 39 seconds -- another solid Weep Time, but I'm still trying to eliminate those all together. In due time!
Luckily for me, I have a rematch with this workout. I have set lofty numbers to beat in a couple days, but the intention is to get a little better each day. Hopefully I can live up to that expectation. In the meantime, I think it's a perfect time for a Shakeology. I can't think of anything else that will get me through the day. Next up: Sweat Intervals.
Recap
Workout: Tabata Strength
Max Out Time: 14:14
Weep Time: 25:39
Weep Time: 25:39
Weekly Weigh-in: Stay tuned for Day 22 of the journey
Monthly Photo: Stay tuned for Day 30 of the journey
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