Insanity Workout Program – Day 7: Cardio Power & Resistance

Oh, my neck!  Oh, my back!  Oh my neck and my back!

Somewhere around minute 34, while suffering through the torturous exercise known as Globe Jumps, I tweaked my back.  Not sure how, nor am I sure how to fix it but it hurts like hell.  I pushed through and completed the workout but my range of motion suffered. Even after 30 minutes in the jacuzzi and a massage, it still hurts!

Take Shaun’s advice… if you are tired, take a break and never compromise form!

That is what I did.  I was so tired, I could barely see straight but I didn’t want to quit so I half-assed some globe jumps and ended up on my knees in pain.  I got off my knees and back into action… smart, probably not…..determined, absolutely!

I really suggest that if you are going to do this program you get a heart rate monitor.  This is the second time I’ve done Cardio Power & Resistance but it still kicked my ass.  I struggled through the workout.  The only way I can tell if I am making improvements is to compare my heartrate readings.  It is clear that progress was made.  I am recovering faster during my 30 second breaks and I am able to sustain my high heart rate.

This workout is the toughest one in my book.  Because the lactic acid builds up in my muscles so quickly, I can’t really keep up with this workout.  I am hoping that by the end of this month I will be able to hang.

The changes are visible in the mirror and I love it!

Insanity rocks!
Mike