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!}.

 

 

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!

Day 42 - P90X - 2-a-Days!

Here in MN it is the first day of football practice...I remember those August days. Seemed like whenever the 2-a-days started the Hot, Muggy Weather started...ugghh!

Workout 1: Plyos X

Performance update...with two alternatives thrown in there, I did the entire workout following the group. Awesome...that's confidence inspiring. I've come a long way, baby....

Workout 2: Chest, Shoulders, Tris (no Ab Ripper)

Ever done a workout like this with an exercise band?!? You'll feel that one two days later. Bring It!


See Two-a-Days at West Fargo [HERE]

Day 36 - P90X - Chest, Shoulders, Tris

Chest Shoulders Triceps

Ab Ripper X (I only did half of the workouts...saving myself for core workouts at Treadmill Training tonight!)

I don't work off-season hockey. I used to. A lot. I used that time to really develop. Now I encourage others to really develop themselves in the off season, too.

But you do need a break. Mentally.

My 2009-2010 Season starts in 34 days...that would make it Day 70 of the 90 days of this program. And I can't wait!

I am super-pumped to start the season. A whole new me!

Greetings...I am the "Chris Chelios" of referees!

Day 28 - P90X - Phase 2 Begins!

That means I have done 4 weeks into my second round of P90X

Today: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps and Ab Ripper X

Wow!! It has been over a month since I have done this workout. Talk about muscle confusion!!

I thought I was doing pretty darn good on the push ups exercises from Phase 1. Now Tony, that 'you-know-what' throws all different kinds of push moves at me, and I struggle to do 5 - 6. Talk about a workout! And...totally satisfying.

A SIDE NOTE:

Why on earth would I push a bunch of referees to workout like this?? Well...there's a few reasons:

(1) It is hockey referee specific (the legs, cardio, yoga and plyos are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED....nope....MANDATORY for anyone who wants to skate faster and powerful.

(2) You could stand to drop some body fat. That'll make you quicker right there.

(3) It's mental. It sharpens your desire. It builds confidence in you. I could go on and on, but I will relate a story from yesterday at our local hockey referee golf outing.

I decided to wear a pair of my favorite shorts, and they come down to mid-thigh, which isn't necessarily the most in style right now (ask me if I give a rip...). I did wear them because I am confident in my workouts from P90X...You see, I've been bringing it. The yoga...they plyos...the isometric leg muscle builds...all have added muscle and definition to my thighs (not to mention I am quicker on my skates than I can EVER remember...yep...at age 37. Better than I was at 18!

So, I can this confidence with me, and I wasn't at the golf course for more than 10 minutes and someone had already commented on my thighs. Darn right!

Imagine stepping on the ice, bringing that confidence to your game? Darn right!

P.S. (I did 40 consecutive Mason Twists!!! I am so happy...and...confident :)

Here's my latest pic: