RWH + XTrain Rotation: Week 8

My last week of Cathe's XTrain and Ripped with HIIT rotation!  Wow. I'll be coming back to these workouts again and again.  They are so, so good.

But for now, it's time to get the last week done!

Monday: Cathe's RWH: Lift It HIIT It Back, Biceps, and Shoulders + walk + YWA

I like doing weights on Monday mornings.  It's not quite as traumatic a start to the week as cardio is.  Ha!  But this workout is no joke.  Before you know it, you're rowing the heaviest weight you can. And Cathe moves you quickly from one move to the next.  I worked up quite a sweat - and I went up in weights a few times.  Yes!  At lunch, I walked because I needed steps.  But it was so hot this week, there was no motivation to step foot outside.  This YWA was great after a Monday that left me exhausted.

Tuesday: Cathe's XTrain: All Out Low Impact HIIT + YWA

This workout is always good - and low impact!  The headache that's stuck with me since Saturday was still present this morning, so low impact was very much appreciated.  But I worked hard and my heart rate definitely got up there.  After work, this YWA was great!  Adrienne's Yoga Revolution was such a good series!

Wednesday: Dozois' Peak Fit: Pure Cardio + RWH Abs 1

I wanted straight cardio for a change so I turned to my first love, Michelle Dozois.  This workout is great - and even a bit of a shock first thing in the morning.  But Michelle always makes me happy and this is a fun workout.  So, a very productive morning.  I went to a heart health luncheon today to learn all about both preventing heart disease and the newest technology to fix heart problems.  Very cool!  After work, RWH Abs made me sweat!

Thursday: Crunch Super Slim Down: Pilates Yoga Blend + YWA

It's been a while since I've done this workout so today seemed the perfect opportunity.  Ellen always creates a calm atmosphere, which is very much appreciated in the early morning hours.  This was an excellent way to ease into the day!  And at the end of the day, this YWA always helps me to unwind and settle down.

Friday: Cathe's RWH: Lift It HIIT It Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps + walk

More weights today!  And let me just say....it is so much easier doing weights first thing in the morning than it is to do cardio.  Ha!  This one really works your chest...and shoulders.  It was tough but I kinda like the pain.   At lunch, I braved to 100+ degree heat to go walk at the rec center.  I was super proud of myself for getting out and doing that.  I even planked - adding another five seconds on to my longest plank.  Yes!

Saturday: Cathe's RWH: Lift It HIIT It Legs + RWH Abs 2

I've done this RWH workout quite a bit in the last 8 weeks.  And it's good - really good.  Today, I increased my weights by two pounds and, though that may not sound like a lot, it felt like a lot.  In a mostly good way.  Ha!  I felt like I got a great workout, which is all that matters!  After that 45 minutes, I did this RWH Abs workout for the last time....for a while. Yes!  It's always a challenge for me! 

Sunday: Cathe's XTrain: Tabatacise

So when you need serious cardio, Tabatacise is the way to go.  There are five tabatas - each contains 4 moves that last for 20 seconds, followed by a ten second rest.  You repeat those 4 tabatas and are then given a "recovery" step segment.  And you do all that five times.  It's exhausting but super effective.  I was wiped out after today's 45 minutes.  I stretched for a good ten minutes.  Whew!

Calorie Counts:

Monday - 1193
Tuesday - 1193
Wednesday - 1255
Thursday - 1210
Friday - 1187
Saturday - 1188
Sunday - BAD

I weighed on Friday and was at my lowest weight in a year - just a few tenths of a pound under five pounds.  Yes!