Slow and Steady or Quick and Efficient
Hi guys! Today I'm getting around to this post! Finally! I tried to post yesterday, but my internet wouldn't let me, so here I am!
Since May 12th, 2011, I have been exercising intensely using a method called "High Intensity Interval Training" or "HIIT" using the site Bodyrock.tv. I would no longer suggest this site as it has become almost pornographic in its workouts, but this is the site that I used as an exercise guide (they've changed hosts since I found it- now I use Zuzana Light's channel on Youtube). I've gotten two pieces of equipment (the interval timer, which I use everyday, and the Dip Station, which I've been using more and more because I'm getting strong enough to do the exercises suggested for it). This totals $100 worth of equipment. The site is free, the videos are free, the community is free (again, I'm telling this from when I first found it). The workouts range from 4 minutes of intervals to 58 minutes of time challenges, though they're usually 12 minutes long. These workouts are quick and efficient.
As you guys also know, my Stepmom, Adria, and I are training for a half marathon. This is not a quick workout. Yesterday we ran 8 miles, which takes longer than 12 minutes ;) We are to the point where we are running 4 minutes, walking 1 minute. Our longest run so far has been 10 miles. On the run before yesterday's, one of my blisters popped. Yesterday, it grew back (or whatever blisters do). This comes from running for 2 hours at a time at a slow and steady pace. I love these long runs (and all of the endorphins that come with them), but I can't do them everyday. Not only because of time, but because I'm not that strong yet.
So I tend to do a combination of these workouts. This is what my last week of working out looked like:
October 14: 10 mile run
October 15: Good Feeling Workout (Bodyrock)
October 16: Rest Day
October 17: 600 Rep Workout (Bodyrock) + Abs
October 18: 300 Rep Workout (I changed it to 22 minutes of interval training- Bodyrock) + Abs
October 19: Zwow #24 Core Crusher + Abs
October 20: 8 mile run + Abs
October 21: Jacked Up Chick Workout
Now, today I did a quick and efficient workout. It took me 18 minutes to complete the Jacked Up Chick Workout, and I beat all of my old scores (they're in parantheses). Here's what it looked like:
Part 1: Interval Training- 6 round of 10/30 second intervals
Vertical Leaps: 19, 15, 14, 16, 16, 16 (Old: 16, 13, 12, 13, 12, 12)
Part 2: Time Challenge
One Arm Push Ups- 5 Reps per arm
Reverse Push Ups with Kick Ups- 10 Reps (last time I did Mountain Climbers with Kick Ups) x3
Time: 5:55.29 (Old: 6:00.29)
Part 3: Interval Training- 12 rounds of 10/30 seconds intervals
High Knees: 94, 100, 103, 103, 90, 98 (Old: 80, 81, 82, 80, 82, 86)
Bicycles: 38, 40, 38, 40, 40, 40 (Old: 27, 21, 30, 30, 32, 30)
Those might just look like numbers, but they were each a repition that I gutted out. I'm pretty proud of myself :) My old scores are from January 15 (I did two workouts on that day). Now I'm tired.
And starving! Somebody make me food.... Alex?
Naw, I'll just make a bowl of oatmeal... Speaking of, I'm about to add 5 more recipes to my Oatmeal Page, so check that!
I'll try to make another post this week that I've been meaning to for a while, so make sure you check back this week!
Do you like short and efficient workouts or slow and steady?
Have a wonderful week!
Since May 12th, 2011, I have been exercising intensely using a method called "High Intensity Interval Training" or "HIIT" using the site Bodyrock.tv. I would no longer suggest this site as it has become almost pornographic in its workouts, but this is the site that I used as an exercise guide (they've changed hosts since I found it- now I use Zuzana Light's channel on Youtube). I've gotten two pieces of equipment (the interval timer, which I use everyday, and the Dip Station, which I've been using more and more because I'm getting strong enough to do the exercises suggested for it). This totals $100 worth of equipment. The site is free, the videos are free, the community is free (again, I'm telling this from when I first found it). The workouts range from 4 minutes of intervals to 58 minutes of time challenges, though they're usually 12 minutes long. These workouts are quick and efficient.
As you guys also know, my Stepmom, Adria, and I are training for a half marathon. This is not a quick workout. Yesterday we ran 8 miles, which takes longer than 12 minutes ;) We are to the point where we are running 4 minutes, walking 1 minute. Our longest run so far has been 10 miles. On the run before yesterday's, one of my blisters popped. Yesterday, it grew back (or whatever blisters do). This comes from running for 2 hours at a time at a slow and steady pace. I love these long runs (and all of the endorphins that come with them), but I can't do them everyday. Not only because of time, but because I'm not that strong yet.
So I tend to do a combination of these workouts. This is what my last week of working out looked like:
October 14: 10 mile run
October 15: Good Feeling Workout (Bodyrock)
October 16: Rest Day
October 17: 600 Rep Workout (Bodyrock) + Abs
October 18: 300 Rep Workout (I changed it to 22 minutes of interval training- Bodyrock) + Abs
October 19: Zwow #24 Core Crusher + Abs
October 20: 8 mile run + Abs
October 21: Jacked Up Chick Workout
Now, today I did a quick and efficient workout. It took me 18 minutes to complete the Jacked Up Chick Workout, and I beat all of my old scores (they're in parantheses). Here's what it looked like:
Part 1: Interval Training- 6 round of 10/30 second intervals
Vertical Leaps: 19, 15, 14, 16, 16, 16 (Old: 16, 13, 12, 13, 12, 12)
Part 2: Time Challenge
One Arm Push Ups- 5 Reps per arm
Reverse Push Ups with Kick Ups- 10 Reps (last time I did Mountain Climbers with Kick Ups) x3
Time: 5:55.29 (Old: 6:00.29)
Part 3: Interval Training- 12 rounds of 10/30 seconds intervals
High Knees: 94, 100, 103, 103, 90, 98 (Old: 80, 81, 82, 80, 82, 86)
Bicycles: 38, 40, 38, 40, 40, 40 (Old: 27, 21, 30, 30, 32, 30)
Those might just look like numbers, but they were each a repition that I gutted out. I'm pretty proud of myself :) My old scores are from January 15 (I did two workouts on that day). Now I'm tired.
And starving! Somebody make me food.... Alex?
Naw, I'll just make a bowl of oatmeal... Speaking of, I'm about to add 5 more recipes to my Oatmeal Page, so check that!
I'll try to make another post this week that I've been meaning to for a while, so make sure you check back this week!
Do you like short and efficient workouts or slow and steady?
Have a wonderful week!
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