Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Day 87 - P90X - Skating Legs of Steel!
Yoga X
This a.m. workout was the moving portions of Yoga X. I have come a loooonnnnggg way since I first started doing this workout.
The bitch is at the end = half moon, standing splits, twisting half moon. These moves all put my hammies, my calves, and my arse muscles into some serious isometric muscle-building pain. Powerful, powerful stuff. Doing all of these workouts will definitely get you into that deep knee bend and athletic positions for power, strength, flexibility, and speed.
Here is a picture of my Half Moon (it's the best I can do...Do your best and forget the rest):
Notice a few things:
1.If you don't have a yoga mat, you are really going to be limited (I bought my cheapie at Target and it works great).
2. My back leg is more like 45 degrees than at 90 degrees...it's the best I can do.
3. I am unable to hold this pose with my right arm straight. I have to balance myself by placing it on my lumbar spine.
4. My arse muscles are on fire in this pose! It's a tough bugger.
5. Notice I have pictures on the wall of Bobby Hull and Arnold Schwarzenegger for inspiration. Also notice my "yoga blocks" (those are the paint cans -- they also double as push up bars).
5. Notice the fan...you have GOT to have one of these unless you REALLY like working out in a pool of your own sweat (see next pic):
This a.m. workout was the moving portions of Yoga X. I have come a loooonnnnggg way since I first started doing this workout.
The bitch is at the end = half moon, standing splits, twisting half moon. These moves all put my hammies, my calves, and my arse muscles into some serious isometric muscle-building pain. Powerful, powerful stuff. Doing all of these workouts will definitely get you into that deep knee bend and athletic positions for power, strength, flexibility, and speed.
Here is a picture of my Half Moon (it's the best I can do...Do your best and forget the rest):
1.If you don't have a yoga mat, you are really going to be limited (I bought my cheapie at Target and it works great).
2. My back leg is more like 45 degrees than at 90 degrees...it's the best I can do.
3. I am unable to hold this pose with my right arm straight. I have to balance myself by placing it on my lumbar spine.
4. My arse muscles are on fire in this pose! It's a tough bugger.
5. Notice I have pictures on the wall of Bobby Hull and Arnold Schwarzenegger for inspiration. Also notice my "yoga blocks" (those are the paint cans -- they also double as push up bars).
5. Notice the fan...you have GOT to have one of these unless you REALLY like working out in a pool of your own sweat (see next pic):
MN Breakaway vs. Manitoba Per 1
D**N!!! I accidentally deleted the live blog! Sorry, I will make sure to do notes in periods 2 and 3
Period 1 Action:
Period 1 Action:
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Day 86 - P90X - What in the "h" is Your Athleticism?
Core Synergistics
Hot dang, is this a good workout! To be athletic...well...let's stop there and review:
To be the best official you can possibly be, you always need to push the envelope on your athleticism...
Here are the 9 Elements I am Pushing for being in the best shape and being the best athlete:
1. Cardiorespiratory Endurance (Plyos, Kenpo, Cardio X)
2. Stamina (Plyos, Kenpo, Cardio X, Yoga X, Core Synergistics, Legs and Back)
3. Strength (Chest/Back, Chest/Shoulders/Tris, Back and Biceps, Legs and Back, Yoga, Ab Ripper)
4. Flexibility (Yoga, Core Synergistics, Kenpo, X Stretch)
5. Power (Yoga, Legs and Back, Plyos)
6. Speed (Plyos, Kenpo)
7. Coordination (Core Synergistics, Yoga)
8. Agility (Plyos, Kenpo, Cardio X)
Core Synergistics really pushes the envelope with a number of these elements. In fact, I will have a video coming out that is P90X complimentary and talks about hockey referee athleticism (I will put it in this link as a post-edit addition when done). But, I want you to notice in parentheses the P90 workouts that cover each area.
Note: I can almost do that d*mn Dreya Roll...I have one more chance to do it this week. That's 6 months of work and no results = piss me right off!!
Hot dang, is this a good workout! To be athletic...well...let's stop there and review:
To be the best official you can possibly be, you always need to push the envelope on your athleticism...
Here are the 9 Elements I am Pushing for being in the best shape and being the best athlete:
1. Cardiorespiratory Endurance (Plyos, Kenpo, Cardio X)
2. Stamina (Plyos, Kenpo, Cardio X, Yoga X, Core Synergistics, Legs and Back)
3. Strength (Chest/Back, Chest/Shoulders/Tris, Back and Biceps, Legs and Back, Yoga, Ab Ripper)
4. Flexibility (Yoga, Core Synergistics, Kenpo, X Stretch)
5. Power (Yoga, Legs and Back, Plyos)
6. Speed (Plyos, Kenpo)
7. Coordination (Core Synergistics, Yoga)
8. Agility (Plyos, Kenpo, Cardio X)
9. Balance (Yoga, Core Synergistics)
Core Synergistics really pushes the envelope with a number of these elements. In fact, I will have a video coming out that is P90X complimentary and talks about hockey referee athleticism (I will put it in this link as a post-edit addition when done). But, I want you to notice in parentheses the P90 workouts that cover each area.
Note: I can almost do that d*mn Dreya Roll...I have one more chance to do it this week. That's 6 months of work and no results = piss me right off!!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Day 85 - Another Off Day...Hockey Season Conditioning
Here's what I have discovered to work best for me during the hockey season:
Train hard 4 days a week. For me, its usually Tue through Friday. Even if I am reffing games on Tuesday through Friday nights, I am still working out then. I will workout on Monday, too, if I feel real spunky. Otherwise, the 4 workout days work for me. I am definitely pushing myself to get even more gains in athletic ability. I won't just go through some stuff for maintenance. I really don't believe in maintenance (do you think elite athlete's really believe in maintenance? I am talking about something like riding a stationary bike for 30 -45 minutes? Forget it! I read stories about Wes Walz in his late 30's, skating for the Minnesota Wild, and running on a treadmill AFTER a game. Or you hear about guys riding a stationary bike AFTER a game...there's no wimpy workouts in there).
To adjust for the demands I put upon myself on the ice (because I "Bring It" every game I work), I will lay off the gas pedal a bit by limiting the days I workout...no less than 3 and 4 seems to be the magic number.
REMEMBER: When I went through P90X the first time through, I averaged 3-4 workouts a week, and cut 2 inches off my waist, added two inches to my chest and 1/4 inch to my arms and legs.
So....see you in the workout room tomorrow!
(By the way, through my great friend and SWAT Teammate, Adam Shadiow, I now have been introduced even more to the Insantiy workouts. That's what I am going to do next. Gulp!)
Train hard 4 days a week. For me, its usually Tue through Friday. Even if I am reffing games on Tuesday through Friday nights, I am still working out then. I will workout on Monday, too, if I feel real spunky. Otherwise, the 4 workout days work for me. I am definitely pushing myself to get even more gains in athletic ability. I won't just go through some stuff for maintenance. I really don't believe in maintenance (do you think elite athlete's really believe in maintenance? I am talking about something like riding a stationary bike for 30 -45 minutes? Forget it! I read stories about Wes Walz in his late 30's, skating for the Minnesota Wild, and running on a treadmill AFTER a game. Or you hear about guys riding a stationary bike AFTER a game...there's no wimpy workouts in there).
To adjust for the demands I put upon myself on the ice (because I "Bring It" every game I work), I will lay off the gas pedal a bit by limiting the days I workout...no less than 3 and 4 seems to be the magic number.
REMEMBER: When I went through P90X the first time through, I averaged 3-4 workouts a week, and cut 2 inches off my waist, added two inches to my chest and 1/4 inch to my arms and legs.
So....see you in the workout room tomorrow!
(By the way, through my great friend and SWAT Teammate, Adam Shadiow, I now have been introduced even more to the Insantiy workouts. That's what I am going to do next. Gulp!)
Day 83 and 84 - Hockey and More Hockey
I have started to get into the hockey routine. I will explain more about that in my next post.
Saturday - Off Day -- Reffed 3 Elite II games
I was much more pleased than two weeks ago when I did a High School 3 game set. My legs were much better, had better jump, and better speed.
** A REAL PERSONAL NOTE: I am 37 yrs. old, planning on reffing competitively until I am 60 [see here - if Chelios can play NHL until he's 46, I can ref until 60!]. I won't make the claim that my skating is the best it has ever been. I am not the same skater I was when I was 27 yrs. old, or younger. However, I will make the claim that I am better than I was at age 30. Proof enough to me that you can get results with hard work and dedication, regardless of what age you are. I won't claim you'll skate like at 25 year old again, but you can certainly ref at a high, high competitive level. By the way, the average age of the 4 refs who worked the Stanley Cup Finals this past Spring was 50!
Sunday - September 27 - No workout
Today I instructed the Level 4 Seminar in Duluth, MN. That meant 5 hours of driving, an 8 hour seminar, and a couple of beers. Not gonna stress the missed workout. Besides, it is a Recovery Week and that means (2) Yogas, (2) Core Synergistics, (1) Kenpo, and (1) X Stretch. I will choose to blow off the X Stretch this week.
Saturday - Off Day -- Reffed 3 Elite II games
I was much more pleased than two weeks ago when I did a High School 3 game set. My legs were much better, had better jump, and better speed.
** A REAL PERSONAL NOTE: I am 37 yrs. old, planning on reffing competitively until I am 60 [see here - if Chelios can play NHL until he's 46, I can ref until 60!]. I won't make the claim that my skating is the best it has ever been. I am not the same skater I was when I was 27 yrs. old, or younger. However, I will make the claim that I am better than I was at age 30. Proof enough to me that you can get results with hard work and dedication, regardless of what age you are. I won't claim you'll skate like at 25 year old again, but you can certainly ref at a high, high competitive level. By the way, the average age of the 4 refs who worked the Stanley Cup Finals this past Spring was 50!
Sunday - September 27 - No workout
Today I instructed the Level 4 Seminar in Duluth, MN. That meant 5 hours of driving, an 8 hour seminar, and a couple of beers. Not gonna stress the missed workout. Besides, it is a Recovery Week and that means (2) Yogas, (2) Core Synergistics, (1) Kenpo, and (1) X Stretch. I will choose to blow off the X Stretch this week.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Day 82 - P90X - Last Workouts of Week 12
"Two-a-Day" Day!!!
Back on the pond tomorrow!!
Cardio X
This is one great workout! It gives a lot of the best of the following: Yoga - Kenpo - Plyos - Core
Wacky Jacks = "footprints in the snow" = fast twitch muscles = first-step speed = see this [link]
Back and Bi's
I think I might agree...this routine is boring (maybe it's all that "Inna Gada Davida" type music in the background. They should have something like this (it would make me think I was back in the High School weight room at East Grand Forks Senior High!):
However, I did "Bring It" with the pull ups. I kept thinking about Lorraine. No....not that way (although the German accent is kind of cute). I knew I had to match her efforts when doing pull ups!
{In my best Tony Horton voice}: "If that ain't P90X, I don't know what is!"
Back on the pond tomorrow!!
Cardio X
This is one great workout! It gives a lot of the best of the following: Yoga - Kenpo - Plyos - Core
Wacky Jacks = "footprints in the snow" = fast twitch muscles = first-step speed = see this [link]
Back and Bi's
I think I might agree...this routine is boring (maybe it's all that "Inna Gada Davida" type music in the background. They should have something like this (it would make me think I was back in the High School weight room at East Grand Forks Senior High!):
However, I did "Bring It" with the pull ups. I kept thinking about Lorraine. No....not that way (although the German accent is kind of cute). I knew I had to match her efforts when doing pull ups!
{In my best Tony Horton voice}: "If that ain't P90X, I don't know what is!"
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Day 81 - Life (parenting) Gets In the Way
No workout today. Not much to say about that. What can I say?
Here's what I'll say -- putting my belief in [Social Aptitude] to the test...
I had someone recently say they'd do all 6 of their workouts for the week or they won't ref the upcoming season. Now that's putting it on the line!
I'll follow that motivation by saying I'll get my two in tomorrow or same deal.
Here's what I'll say -- putting my belief in [Social Aptitude] to the test...
I had someone recently say they'd do all 6 of their workouts for the week or they won't ref the upcoming season. Now that's putting it on the line!
I'll follow that motivation by saying I'll get my two in tomorrow or same deal.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Day 80 - 10 More Left! - I Kind Of Beat Lorraine
Chest and Shoulders
Way back when (actually on [Day 16]), I said that I wanted to beat Lorraine on the Chest and Back DVD.
Here is a picture of my results:
Way back when (actually on [Day 16]), I said that I wanted to beat Lorraine on the Chest and Back DVD.
Here is a picture of my results:
Anywhere you see a
Dive bombers at the end...forget it! Toast! I could only muster 2 of them!
Here are my oldest daughter's stats:
* Note of the day = What's your Motivation...some days I just want to "crush play" and do Plyos...sometimes I really want to do Yoga...sometimes the muscle building routines are all I want. I will mix up a week to fit my needs, time frame, schedule, and, yes, motivation. The thing I DON'T WANT you to do is say, "I ain't motivated to do anything..." = bad!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Day 79 - Contest Update
To further illustrate my talk about [percentages], here is the numbers for the SWAT Transformation Contest:
76 people were presented with the "Challenge"
29 people raised their hand and said they were "interested" (there's around 40% - that means 60% are doing nothing)
20 people actually signed up to participate (we just lopped off another group, so we've now got the top 25%)
8 people actually took the step to turn in their "before" and "after" pics, and do their daily accountability
(so now we are down to the top 10%)
And of those 8 people, my subjective opinion is that 5 are really, really "Bringing It" (the top 6%)
Where do you fall into this mix? Care to comment?
Day 79 - Fat Guys and DQ
When you work out, do you have a particular thing you fixate on to motivate yourself?
When I was in high school, I was an All-Conference Guard on our football team. Yep, I played guard. Used to be a running back, but wanted more action on the line, so I demanded that I be put there. Anyway, during the off-season training in our weight room in East Grand Forks (usually with some type of AC/DC music playing ...hehehe), I pushed myself hard by imaging all the "fat ass-es" I would be guarding on the line. I imagined them being at the Dairy Queen rather than at the weight room. When I pushed up the weights, I imagined pushing their fat ass all over the field.
When I was in college, and I was training hard to be the best referee, I imagined some guy in Alaska working hard and that I had to work harder than them. I imagined working the Frozen Four tournament in St. Louis, MO or imagined working an IIHF tournament in Montreal.
Today = Plyos X
I imagined all the lazy, thumbsucking refs I saw this past weekend in Blaine (about 50% of them were worthless - or should I say, not worthy of the games they were working), and I pushed through my workout imagining out-performing them on the ice.
What do you think about? (Hopefully not that these workouts suck and can I get through as quick as possible).
When I was in high school, I was an All-Conference Guard on our football team. Yep, I played guard. Used to be a running back, but wanted more action on the line, so I demanded that I be put there. Anyway, during the off-season training in our weight room in East Grand Forks (usually with some type of AC/DC music playing ...hehehe), I pushed myself hard by imaging all the "fat ass-es" I would be guarding on the line. I imagined them being at the Dairy Queen rather than at the weight room. When I pushed up the weights, I imagined pushing their fat ass all over the field.
When I was in college, and I was training hard to be the best referee, I imagined some guy in Alaska working hard and that I had to work harder than them. I imagined working the Frozen Four tournament in St. Louis, MO or imagined working an IIHF tournament in Montreal.
Today = Plyos X
I imagined all the lazy, thumbsucking refs I saw this past weekend in Blaine (about 50% of them were worthless - or should I say, not worthy of the games they were working), and I pushed through my workout imagining out-performing them on the ice.
What do you think about? (Hopefully not that these workouts suck and can I get through as quick as possible).
Monday, September 21, 2009
Day 78 - Week 12 Starts tonight!
It's really hard to believe, but week 12 starts tonight. I am on a new work schedule ever since the [BIG ANNOUNCEMENT] and I will be doing my workouts at night (because I am kind of OCD, which some people think is un-healthy, but not me...;)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Day 76 and 77- Days Off -Rest
After completing 6 workouts this past week (including our last and most successful treadmill sessions), I observed the North America Hockey League Showcase at Blaine, MN.
Not surprisingly, the vast amount of officials I saw fell into 6 categories:
1. Officials Development Program (ODP) Guys - Vets - get it, understand, do most of the small things right
2. ODP Guys who are Lazy, Thumbsuckers - There's about a 45%/54% split, with the 54% being the lazy, thumbsuckers.
3. 1% ODP guys who are new and were trying hard.
4. [SWAT Team] members, who were all giving a 100% honest effort, with professionalism and pride.
5. SWAT members (who are not paid members, but do it for FREE) who all were so-so or even below average.
6. Non SWAT Team guys/gals who were really good (that was about 3 or 4 people - that's it - no one else).
NONE OF THESE [PERCENTAGES] SURPRISE ME ONE BIT. Commitment from people generally turns into commitments elsewhere. We are creatures of habit and pursuit of excellence is a habit, too.
Not surprisingly, the vast amount of officials I saw fell into 6 categories:
1. Officials Development Program (ODP) Guys - Vets - get it, understand, do most of the small things right
2. ODP Guys who are Lazy, Thumbsuckers - There's about a 45%/54% split, with the 54% being the lazy, thumbsuckers.
3. 1% ODP guys who are new and were trying hard.
4. [SWAT Team] members, who were all giving a 100% honest effort, with professionalism and pride.
5. SWAT members (who are not paid members, but do it for FREE) who all were so-so or even below average.
6. Non SWAT Team guys/gals who were really good (that was about 3 or 4 people - that's it - no one else).
NONE OF THESE [PERCENTAGES] SURPRISE ME ONE BIT. Commitment from people generally turns into commitments elsewhere. We are creatures of habit and pursuit of excellence is a habit, too.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Day 75 - My P90 Non-Hype Testimonial
Legs and Back
The quiet feeling of satisfaction...that sense of accomplishment...the feeling of being a FINISHER!
I had to put it into words:
The quiet feeling of satisfaction...that sense of accomplishment...the feeling of being a FINISHER!
I had to put it into words:
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Day 74 - P90X - I am Amazed at all the Videos
This blog is my accountability. Guess what??? It works. If I am going to slack and cheat, I have to report it here...and I hate doing that.
One of Life's Lessons = That's why some people never try...they would have to answer as to why they didn't do it and that would make them take a good look in the mirror.
Back when I first started P90X in April, I stumbled across this video. It still resonates today:
Shoulders and Arms
Think you should do this stuff on your own? Yeah, it might work. You could get results.
How about in a group?!?
Social Aptitude - That's what it is all about.
Example 1: I get a "tweet" (those of you who underestimate the power of accountability and using twitter as your accountability diary are only cheating yourselves. I have yet to have someone prove me wrong - except for example 2 -so I will keep saying it until they do prove me wrong.)
Adam tweeted and said that he improved his Chair Dips from 10 and 8 reps to 2 sets of 20. Well, I had to go back through my archives:
One of Life's Lessons = That's why some people never try...they would have to answer as to why they didn't do it and that would make them take a good look in the mirror.
Back when I first started P90X in April, I stumbled across this video. It still resonates today:
Shoulders and Arms
Think you should do this stuff on your own? Yeah, it might work. You could get results.
How about in a group?!?
Social Aptitude - That's what it is all about.
Example 1: I get a "tweet" (those of you who underestimate the power of accountability and using twitter as your accountability diary are only cheating yourselves. I have yet to have someone prove me wrong - except for example 2 -so I will keep saying it until they do prove me wrong.)
Adam tweeted and said that he improved his Chair Dips from 10 and 8 reps to 2 sets of 20. Well, I had to go back through my archives:
Looks like I used to do 2 sets of 20 reps and today I did 30 reps and 23. Bring It!
Example #2: So I come across these videos on youtube of a couple people I knew (and some I don't know) and I see them post a video day after day after day. Well...I can't let my friends pass me up!
Here's the latest today:
(I don't even know these people, but they follow my stuff - yep - Social Aptitude):
** I am a little nervous about her advice on not drinking. Not that I am promoting drinking, but this is habit transformation...not a once in a lifetime deal...and I am a FIRM, FIRM believer in a [cheat day] - better research there. My fear is that once someone would finish this program, they'd go right back to bad habits and end up at square one again (uggh!).
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Day 73 - P90X - Plyos (didn't do) - Cardio X instead
Cardio X
I have not done this workout in a LONG time. This is a GREAT one. It's short...has variety...works the whole body...works the skating muscles...works the contralateral core muscles...works the quickness of feet (Kenpo)...and burns off the following, according to Tony Horton:
1. goo
2. grissle
3. grime
4. gunk
5. garbage
5 G's, Baby! Even Donald Trump (who has been know to call people "baby" would love that!)!!!
I have not done this workout in a LONG time. This is a GREAT one. It's short...has variety...works the whole body...works the skating muscles...works the contralateral core muscles...works the quickness of feet (Kenpo)...and burns off the following, according to Tony Horton:
1. goo
2. grissle
3. grime
4. gunk
5. garbage
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Day 72 - P90X - Yoga = Thighs of Steel!
Yoga X
Well, I have come a loooonnnngggg way in yoga over the past 5 months. I only fell out of one pose today, and had to come out of a pose due to excrutiating fire burning in my thighs.
15 minutes into the workout the beads of sweat were starting to roll off my head.
After the Chair Poses and Twisting Chair Poses, I was starting to breathe heavily.
The Right Angle Poses were too much again and I had to come out of them.
Standing Splits...Warrior III...ugghhh...did my best...felt like a dip-wad...soldiered on.
Well, I have come a loooonnnngggg way in yoga over the past 5 months. I only fell out of one pose today, and had to come out of a pose due to excrutiating fire burning in my thighs.
15 minutes into the workout the beads of sweat were starting to roll off my head.
After the Chair Poses and Twisting Chair Poses, I was starting to breathe heavily.
The Right Angle Poses were too much again and I had to come out of them.
Standing Splits...Warrior III...ugghhh...did my best...felt like a dip-wad...soldiered on.
All Muscle, Steel and Sex Appeal (hahaha!)
Monday, September 14, 2009
Day 71 - P90X - Rocking It Again!!
Chest, Shoulders, and Tris
So, it is week 11 and I should be doing Chest and Back...well...I got my butt kicked last week by Chest, Shoulders, and Tris (particulary all the push up moves), so I was BOUND and DETERMINED to Bring It today!
And...
I had my best session ever on this one. I did four one-armed push ups, with good form and dropping deep, per arm from my knees. Not quite Jack Palance, but I am getting closer.
Plus, I did 10 clap push ups. I am very satisfied today! {can't wait to skate again!}.
So, it is week 11 and I should be doing Chest and Back...well...I got my butt kicked last week by Chest, Shoulders, and Tris (particulary all the push up moves), so I was BOUND and DETERMINED to Bring It today!
And...
I had my best session ever on this one. I did four one-armed push ups, with good form and dropping deep, per arm from my knees. Not quite Jack Palance, but I am getting closer.
Plus, I did 10 clap push ups. I am very satisfied today! {can't wait to skate again!}.
Days 69 and 70 - The Winter Season Begins
1. Winter Season - this is the "real deal" season. This is where you are working to continually conquer the league you are at (trademark, Terry Gregson). This is the "true season". This is the one where you DEFINITELY want to work the Championship game and/or Finals.
2. Off Season Development Games - I characterize these games as end-of-thee-season all star festivals, Advanced 15/16/17 tryouts, Elite I and Elite II games, etc. These are hockey games/tournaments where (a) there is REAL coaching (not just some parent volunteer, etc.).
3. Off Season Training - This is what you do to train your body hard for the upcoming Winter season.
Of all of these seasons, the Off Season Training is where you push yourself the hardest. You do Need to have a period of recovery/relaxation in your routine (I'd suggest 3 weeks on/1 week off...even 3 most HARD, 1 month "Coast" -- something to keep it "fresh" and avoid "burnout").
Soooo....
I am now in Season #1 up there. I limit my workouts on game days. I will go from 6 days a week with fervor and drive, to 4-5 days of maintenance. This is not necessarily a time to push yourself to unbelieveable gains. This is a time to "keep your edge".
I am going to stop at this point, because this is kind of like trying to describe archetecture through print. Tough. Check out [Jack instead].
email me if you want more info: info@ultimateofficials.com
Friday, September 11, 2009
Day 68 - P90(Not!)
Boy, I haven't used the phrase "NOT!" in awhile...
PHhhttt!
That's what I felt like last night and that's what I did today. No workout today for me. After the Treadmill training last night, I was completely gassed. I don't know if it's because I did (3) workouts yesterday, or if it's because I tried the ultra-discipline thing of fasting on Wednesday. Yep, I had NOTHING to eat all day (don't ask me why...I got the idea from a golf book, believe it or not---ask me about it, if you really want to know. Somehow, I can weave Gary Player into the story).
I am also a bit nervous of doing 3 HS Elite II games on Saturday and 3 on Sunday. I want to absolutely ROCK IT on the ice.
Normal workouts for me next week, and more talk about really following my new stricter diet
PHhhttt!
That's what I felt like last night and that's what I did today. No workout today for me. After the Treadmill training last night, I was completely gassed. I don't know if it's because I did (3) workouts yesterday, or if it's because I tried the ultra-discipline thing of fasting on Wednesday. Yep, I had NOTHING to eat all day (don't ask me why...I got the idea from a golf book, believe it or not---ask me about it, if you really want to know. Somehow, I can weave Gary Player into the story).
I am also a bit nervous of doing 3 HS Elite II games on Saturday and 3 on Sunday. I want to absolutely ROCK IT on the ice.
Normal workouts for me next week, and more talk about really following my new stricter diet
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Day 67 - P90X - 2-a-Day
First workout = Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps
Why can I kill the push ups in the Chest and Back workout and this workout brings me to my knees?? Seriously.... I am so gassed that doing 5-6 push ups from my knees is tough. However, I did manage some decent (that number being 4 total) one-handed push ups!
(she looks a LOT better than me!)
I love the muscle build using the resistance bands. Yeah, baby!
Work out #2: Kenpo X:
Bonk-City...I tried something new. I did the workout in the same hightop basketball shoes I do the muscle building workouts in...too heavy. I thought, "Yeah, I will get a little extra weight resistance when I do all of my kicks!" I'm going back to barefoot.
I will be more focused next time. I also need to do the cardio workouts first and then do the muscle build ones second, if I am doing a 2-a-day workout.
2 down...22 to go for this Round of P90X!
Why can I kill the push ups in the Chest and Back workout and this workout brings me to my knees?? Seriously.... I am so gassed that doing 5-6 push ups from my knees is tough. However, I did manage some decent (that number being 4 total) one-handed push ups!
(she looks a LOT better than me!)
I love the muscle build using the resistance bands. Yeah, baby!
Work out #2: Kenpo X:
Bonk-City...I tried something new. I did the workout in the same hightop basketball shoes I do the muscle building workouts in...too heavy. I thought, "Yeah, I will get a little extra weight resistance when I do all of my kicks!" I'm going back to barefoot.
I will be more focused next time. I also need to do the cardio workouts first and then do the muscle build ones second, if I am doing a 2-a-day workout.
2 down...22 to go for this Round of P90X!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Day 66 - P90X - Planning Prep Planning
90 -66 = 24 Days
I have 24 days left in my 90 day round. I have made a couple of changes to a stricter eating plan...I have made a few changes in my schedule, because I am no longer in "off season" mode...and I have made a new change in my mindset...
ALL FOR THE BETTER!
1. Planning
2. Preparation
3. Planning
I have 24 days to get in 24 workouts = 4 weeks with 6 workouts per week.
At first blush, it would look like I can't take a day off. I will. I will not work as hard on hockey days. Ohhh, I will still workout. Just different.
I have become pretty adept at 2-a-day workouts, and I will use them quite a bit during this last "push".
Therefore, I am not working today due to my schedule change. My routine will become more balanced, and I can't wait until I hit the ice this Saturday for my first Elite II games.
BRING IT!!
I have 24 days left in my 90 day round. I have made a couple of changes to a stricter eating plan...I have made a few changes in my schedule, because I am no longer in "off season" mode...and I have made a new change in my mindset...
ALL FOR THE BETTER!
1. Planning
2. Preparation
3. Planning
I have 24 days to get in 24 workouts = 4 weeks with 6 workouts per week.
At first blush, it would look like I can't take a day off. I will. I will not work as hard on hockey days. Ohhh, I will still workout. Just different.
I have become pretty adept at 2-a-day workouts, and I will use them quite a bit during this last "push".
Therefore, I am not working today due to my schedule change. My routine will become more balanced, and I can't wait until I hit the ice this Saturday for my first Elite II games.
BRING IT!!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Day 61, 62, 63, 64, 65 - Gone Fishing
I will be at our family cabin for the Labor Day Weekend. No internet, no phones (text messaging only)...just me and God's country.
I vouch to do (2) workouts over this 5 day span = Kenpo X and Legs and Back
Have a great weekend!!
Day 60 - Two a Days PLUS Treadmill Tonite!!
I'm working two-a-days again today. Why?
1. Planning
2. Preparation
3. Planning*
(*) I had a short week because (a) I worked the DOS in Blaine on Sunday and (b) I'm going to the cabin for the Labor Day weekend tonight, after the treadmill session.
Legs and Back
Delicious! This is one my faves, because there are no repeating exercises (that can be annoying, especially when you hated it the first time!), and the leg exercises are ALL HOCKEY REFEREE SPECIFIC. Sweet!
Remember when I was dead doing the "Sneaky Lunges"?? No more. Bring IT!
Shoulders and Arms
This is the only workout that I skip ahead during each exercise. I mean...come on...they allow like 50 seconds per exercise, and if you are doing 8-10 reps, it doesn't take that long.
So I skip to the next session. And I skip the ballistic stretching. And I skip the Bonus Round.
And it takes me 35 minutes to do the workout. And I love it! (And if Mrs. Sheridan, my 10th grade English teacher, knew I was writing like this, using "And" before multiple sentences, she'd be all over my case-- Sorry, Mrs. S!).
1. Planning
2. Preparation
3. Planning*
(*) I had a short week because (a) I worked the DOS in Blaine on Sunday and (b) I'm going to the cabin for the Labor Day weekend tonight, after the treadmill session.
Legs and Back
Delicious! This is one my faves, because there are no repeating exercises (that can be annoying, especially when you hated it the first time!), and the leg exercises are ALL HOCKEY REFEREE SPECIFIC. Sweet!
Remember when I was dead doing the "Sneaky Lunges"?? No more. Bring IT!
Shoulders and Arms
This is the only workout that I skip ahead during each exercise. I mean...come on...they allow like 50 seconds per exercise, and if you are doing 8-10 reps, it doesn't take that long.
So I skip to the next session. And I skip the ballistic stretching. And I skip the Bonus Round.
And it takes me 35 minutes to do the workout. And I love it! (And if Mrs. Sheridan, my 10th grade English teacher, knew I was writing like this, using "And" before multiple sentences, she'd be all over my case-- Sorry, Mrs. S!).
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Day 59 - Thighs of Friggin' Steel
Yoga X
That's how I view this workout...knee-bender's delight! This is all about getting low.
I tried something different today and would suggest it for you (if you aren't easily hurt).
Try a workout with your shirt off/just in jog bra.
Talk about psychological...I thought the "before" picture was motivating...now I will rethink some of my choices in life. Man...watching what I thought was a trim stomach do all that flabby stuff...it made me want to put my shirt back on! Kind of like when you see a dude at the beach in Speedo's, who has absolutely no business wearing Speedo's.
Or...
Since it is State Fair time here...seeing a girl in spandex shorts that should NEVER be in spandex shorts.
Those of you skipping your photos...your before and afters...your measurements...your just short-changing yourself!
(I could have posted a REAL nasty picture here...):
That's how I view this workout...knee-bender's delight! This is all about getting low.
I tried something different today and would suggest it for you (if you aren't easily hurt).
Try a workout with your shirt off/just in jog bra.
Talk about psychological...I thought the "before" picture was motivating...now I will rethink some of my choices in life. Man...watching what I thought was a trim stomach do all that flabby stuff...it made me want to put my shirt back on! Kind of like when you see a dude at the beach in Speedo's, who has absolutely no business wearing Speedo's.
Or...
Since it is State Fair time here...seeing a girl in spandex shorts that should NEVER be in spandex shorts.
Those of you skipping your photos...your before and afters...your measurements...your just short-changing yourself!
(I could have posted a REAL nasty picture here...):
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Day 58 - P90X - It Seems to Be Everywhere!
1. Planning
2. Preparation
3. Planning
This week I have 4 days to get in 6 workouts....
Doing the (2) cardio killers today:
Plyos X
Can you believe that I get through this workout without thinking the Good Lord is punishing me for my sins???
That's what continually bringing it does.
Now off to workout #2:
Kenpo X
{see you in 50 minutes - and I ain't changing shirts :)
OK...now I think I'm being punished.
THIS IS WHY THIS IS ALL ABOUT THE MENTAL SIDE, and for you Referees, HOW-TO ELEVATE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL...
I tried to quit three times. I actually shut the DVD player off twice, walked out of the room, and was going to say, "One P90 workout today is enough." I knew my accountability...I knew I had to answer as to why I couldn't meet my goals, and I pushed play again.
I'm dead...but, YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!
2. Preparation
3. Planning
This week I have 4 days to get in 6 workouts....
Doing the (2) cardio killers today:
Plyos X
Can you believe that I get through this workout without thinking the Good Lord is punishing me for my sins???
That's what continually bringing it does.
Now off to workout #2:
Kenpo X
{see you in 50 minutes - and I ain't changing shirts :)
OK...now I think I'm being punished.
THIS IS WHY THIS IS ALL ABOUT THE MENTAL SIDE, and for you Referees, HOW-TO ELEVATE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL...
I tried to quit three times. I actually shut the DVD player off twice, walked out of the room, and was going to say, "One P90 workout today is enough." I knew my accountability...I knew I had to answer as to why I couldn't meet my goals, and I pushed play again.
I'm dead...but, YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!
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