So today I decided to mix things up a bit. Yes, I completed the Core Cardio & Balance program, but I paused just as the "hip flexor burn" segment started and decided to lift some weights. This is the first time I've incorporated weights since I started getting into shape. I dusted off a pair of 15 pound dumbbells and a 50 pound barbell buried deep in my basement, and did about 10 minutes of bicep, shoulder and upper back work. I've been thinking about this for a while, because there really aren't any bicep exercises in Insanity. I worked up quite a sweat doing 2 sets of about 10 reps of several different lifts. I think I'd like to add this 3 times a week going forward to see if I can tone my biceps a bit over the next 4 weeks. We'll see how it goes!
I didn't pause my heart rate monitor, so my total calories burned was higher than yesterday, given the additional time and energy expelled during my short weight lifting session. I burned a total of 549 calories, with my heart rate peaking at 166 and averaging 129.
I was down another pound from last week when I weighed in this morning, so feeling good. No soreness. Knees and back holding up very well, so onward I go!
Obviously one of my favorite workout shirts!
I didn't pause my heart rate monitor, so my total calories burned was higher than yesterday, given the additional time and energy expelled during my short weight lifting session. I burned a total of 549 calories, with my heart rate peaking at 166 and averaging 129.
I was down another pound from last week when I weighed in this morning, so feeling good. No soreness. Knees and back holding up very well, so onward I go!
Obviously one of my favorite workout shirts!
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