Monday, February 18, 2008

First Workout

After controlled fasting all day, I performed Level 6, Day 1 of the Simplefit workout program. I've recently returned to Simplefit after a shoulder injury. I was performing at Level 7 but dropped back down to ease back into to it. Today I did 23 rounds of 3 pull-ups;
6 push-ups; 10 squats; in 20 minutes. That's not my best number but today was the first day that I used rings to do the pull-ups and I used them for every round. That makes the push-up portion a little more difficult and restricted the number of rounds I could do in 20 minutes.

I then did 5 sets of 5 reps of dips on the rings. Then I did tabata squats (score 15 for 8 rounds). Then kettlebell swings and finished everything off with some ab exercises. A good 1 hour and 15 minute workout.

How did I feel? Fantastic, honestly. I felt light and strong on the pull-ups and today was the first time I was able to use the rings for push-ups for the entire 20 minute period. I just finished and I feel great. I'm going to forego the after-workout protein shake right now because I'm about to start the evening meal with a spinach salad. Leafy greens, then proteins and fats, then carbohydrates last. I don't want to get overexcited but wow, I really felt great during the workout. We'll see how I do tomorrow morning though with a tough cardio routine. Off to eat as much as I want (except it can't be junk food, there's always a hook).

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