Shred Day #9

Intense... that's all I have to say about today's workout. I think this is the best workout I've had so far. I wasn't dragging through it at all like I have been the last few times. I tried not to think about the movements and how long it was taking, and focused on my breathing instead. This helped out big time. It helped out so much that I was able to do ALL of the push-ups. Sure, they are still modified push-ups (girly push-ups is what we called them in gym class), but I did all of them and that is quite an accomplishment for me. I also used my five pound hand weights today, which was definitely tougher, but with my mind on my breathing, I got right through it. Another change that may have played a part in having such a great workout was... it had been 24 hours since I worked out. My muscles weren't sore from doing Pilates, or water exercises. I think that it may be better to focus solely on the Shred, rather than do three different workouts half-ass. The more I think about it, the more confident I am that that was the problem. I wasn't giving my body enough down time in between workouts.

Boy do I feel good right now. I haven't felt this good after a workout since the second or third day. Only one day left until I start Level #2 of the Shred. Most of the reviews I've read stated that the second level is the toughest. I'm not looking forward one bit!