Last week’s Kenpo routine was way off. I could not get my heart rate going and I felt like I had sand bags on my feet.This week I focused hard on every routine and really pushed myself. The heart rate was up and I was in the zone! One thing I picked up doing the extra Cardio X routines was getting up on the balls of my feet during punches.

This has really helped me during the routine because it is a lot more work staying on the balls of your feet. Plus it helps keep the hips and feet swing threw with the punches.

Cardio X

Yesterday was my second time doing the extra Cardio X workout. I am happy with the extra workout. It will help me shed those extra pounds and help me achieve my goals. Tomorrow is Stretch/Rest. I may be taking advantage of a rest.

My target heart rate range is 130s – 170s with my high being 190s. Today I stayed in the 160s for the whole routine! I was stoked. During Kenpo last week I could barely get it into the 160 let alone sustain it. Today’s set of Plyo is exactly what I needed to get my confidence in the Cardio sets back.

My Pitch and Catch form during the Sports Bonus is too awful. So now I do squat jacks during this. I notice my heart rate really jumps during the squat jacks, so they are good substitution. I am very happy with today’s workout and ready for the next day.

One funny thing I had to comment on. During the warm up Tony is talking about the benefits of Plyo. He talks about being better at sports, stamina, etc. Today I picked up on something when he says “You want to perform better at everything?” The camera cut over to Pam while he was saying this and she totally gave the smirk picking up on what Tony was talking about. I love these little “human moments” during the workouts. It helps make it real. Any who, here is the smirk she gives him: