Days 8 through 10 of Body Beast

Wow, I didn't realize I haven't posted since Saturday. Getting back into writing a blog after taking a long break is not as easy as I thought it would be.

So let's recap. Sunday was Build Legs. I did this workout last week and it was a killer on the legs. Obviously this one wasn't any different, though I did up the weights on most exercises and did a few more reps than the week before too. There's a set number of reps on all of the exercises, but last week hitting those numbers was a little difficult. I hate working legs, so staying motivated (and finishing my reps) is never easy on leg day. But I did it and I'm stoked that I did. I've felt that terrible pain going up the stairs every day since!

Monday was back and bis. I think this is my favorite workout, even more than chest/tris. I want bigger biceps, that's always been one of my goals, and this workout rips them apart! And it does it after a brutal back workout, so my biceps are already on fire when I get there. Even now I'm having trouble keeping my arms completely extended, which is a fantastic sign that the program is working! Also I did all of my pullups on the total gym. This is for two reasons. One, because Heather's usually in the living room when I workout and doing real pullups on the door means she can see me, and I get embarrassed for some reason. And two, because I can do a lot more pullups on the total gym and still build muscle and even add weight, and since keeping up with the DVD was a goal of mine this seemed the better way to go. I think I'll stick with the total gym until the Bulk phase, but we'll see how things change as we get closer.

And finally today, Tuesday, was Beast Cardio and Beast Abs. I really am not a fan of this cardio workout for some reason. Probably because it's a little hard and I really haven't done enough cardio in a few weeks (or months), but overall it's not my favorite. I like that it's only 30 minutes (from a lazy standpoint I like that), but even then I wonder if I'd get a better workout from Insanity or something. On my second round of Body Beast (and yes, there will be a second round) I'll think about switching this workout with a more cardio focused one. The ab section was good though. I like that it's 10 minutes of to the point ab exercises, and I like using weights for abs too (where were the weights in Ab Ripper X Tony?!).

So overall it's been a good week for working out. Tomorrow is shoulders, and then rest day is scheduled. Unfortunately I've got a weird schedule this week which will prevent me from working out Saturday, so no rest day on Thursday! Instead I'm going right into Chest/Tris, followed by Legs, and then I'll finally get my rest day. Wish me luck!

Bring it!