Today, I beat a personal best.
Workout time:
Time AT Target Heart Rate:
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This is probably the most I've burned in any workout EVER. What did I do to burn so many damned calories, you ask??? INSANITY (Max Interval Circuit to be precise)!!! I hate this one, but I love it. Nothing like having your own personal drill sergeant spurring you on just about the time you want to quit.
I think I could have pushed myself a little more but the floor work (suicides, walking pushups, etc) really start to suffer when I'm fatigued so I modify drastically or I rest.
If you are really ready for a challenge this is it. It's conditioning at its best, and just about the time I think I cannot do another set, there's something a *little* less "insane" to keep me hanging on. I really think it's about talking to yourself. Just one more interval, just 5 more minutes, 10 minutes until the cool down, you just have to push yourself beyond what you think your capable of. If you asked me 2 years ago if this would have happened, I would have laughed in your face. I might have hurt you. ;)
But I finally, finally, finally, stopped making excuses and started doing SOMETHING! It doesn't have to be Insanity or P90X (although they are both great places to start if you want to get out of your comfort zone) but whatever it is, you just need to do it! One day at a time, 10 minutes at a time. You'll be amazed at what you can accomplish. Just ask me. ;)
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