Tabata Workout 11-15-2011

Been a little bit, man my legs were sore for days

15 seconds on / 15 seconds off 8 rounds:

  • 4 sets Thrusters (15lbs dumbbells)
  • 4 sets Bodyweight squats
Update: Again, not feeling as sore now the day after but the next 2 should tell the tale!

November 15, 2011  Leave a comment

Tabata Workout 11-10-2011

Heart racing, breath is heavy – this seems to be the right “area” for me as far as time on/off goes, I’ll keep with 15/15 for a week and then try a 20/10 ratio when I feel up to it. Had to really tell myself “just do it” motivation is low but working through that as well.

15 seconds on / 15 seconds off 8 rounds:

  • 4 sets Thrusters (15lbs dumbbells)
  • 4 sets Bodyweight squats
Update:
I nearly died today, not because the workout killed me but because my legs nearly gave out as I crossed a busy intersection. I am such a pussy. Lock it up! Interested in more difficult workouts… but not so much the dying. Dear Legs, stop sucking. Dear shoulders, I remember you. Dear lungs, fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.
Update 2:
It’s the next morning (11-11-2011) and my legs are still really sore, shoulders are “okay”. I’m going to postpone my workout today and hopefully by the afternoon I’ll feel like my legs can take another series of tabata’s. May have to resort to every other day for awhile until I’m better conditioned.

November 10, 2011  Leave a comment

Tabata Bing – intro and workout 11-09-2011

Welcome!  Not really sure how all this is gonna turn out but I know that I want to change my life, my health, my appearance. I’m starting a Tabata only regime for the next few weeks, every single day for awhile. I’m just using this as a tracking method for my workouts and progress.

Workout:
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
10 on / 20 off 6 rounds
Pushups, Mtn Climbers, Burpees,  Pushups, Mtn Climbers, Burpees

Felt okay after the workout, wasn’t hard enough, increasing to 15/15 and just doing 1-2 exercises per round. I suspect I’ll be increasing to the full 20/10.

List of exercises I’ll be using across the course of this whole experience:

  • Pushups
  • Pull-ups
  • Squats
  • Jumps
  • Deadlifts
  • Rows
  • Presses
  • Swings
  • Lunges
  • Snatches
  • Jerks
  • Cleans
  • Squat & Press
  • Burpees
  • Mountain Climbers
  • Sledge Hammer Work
  • Car or Prowler Pushes
  • Sprinting
  • Animal Movements
  • Bridges/Planks/Levers
  • Medicine Ball Work

November 9, 2011  Leave a comment