Nick: Day 33 - 39 Massive Update - BACK IN THE ZONE!

Ok, so... I pretty much suck.  I have not completed an update in a week!  SHAME ON ME!  No need to worry, though.  I did NOT miss a SINGLE workout.  I have now completed day 39 with every workout completed.  What a great feeling that is.

Day 33 & 34: Core Cardio & Balance (5:15am)

Friday and Saturday were the 5th and 6th helpings of Core Cardio & Balance to finish up Recovery week in preparation for Phase 2.  Not much to report on for Friday, but Saturday had some draw backs...  I went to a co-workers wedding, which was an unbelievable wedding at that... but I did not eat and drink to the healthy standards I have set for my self these couple of months.  Had quite a few Vodka Tonics (with a glass of water between each one) and partook in the eating of cake and chocolate mousse. (...sigh...)  Again, shame on me.

Day 35: Rest Day (5:15am)

Sunday was a day of rest, but I still got a good cardio workout watching the Cleveland Brown annihilate the New England Patriots! (which is needed in my opinion...)  Reality check for Brady and Friends.  Colt McCoy is just... wow.  We finally have a quarter back in Cleveland!  (I know, it's only one big game, but the kid is smart and has the drive for success.) Here we go Brownies, here we go!  WOOF WOOF!

Day 36: Fit Test & Max Interval Circuit (5:15am)

Monday rocked on so many levels.  First off, I took a vacation day and was able to go the the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Rainforest with my wife and 13 month old son.  It was an awesome visit.  The place was pretty much empty and most of the animals were super active!

On top of that, I did my 3rd Fit Test and my first run at Max Interval Circuit.  FINALLY!  I have the burn again!  Recovery week was super hard for me.  I hit my plateau and lost the burn all at the same time.  Felt like I was wasting my time.  (which I know I wasn't).  I did lose 1 lb during recover week which puts me at a grand total of 13 lbs lost in 5 weeks!  Max Interval Circuit was pretty tough, especially after during the 30 minute Fit Test, but I made it through just fine.  Also, my Fit Test results show how I've increased in strength, especially my core.

Current Stats:

Weight:      208.5  (goal 190) - started at 221.5!

Here are my Fit Test results for Fit Test #3.

FIT TEST	10/4/2010	10/18/2010	11/8/2010	11/22/2010	12/5/2010
Switch Kicks	83	92	102
Power Jacks	35	43	47
Power Knees	55	67	78
Power Jumps	28	32	41
Globe Jumps	9	10	12
Suicide Jumps	11	14	14
Push-Up Jacks	12	17	23
Low Plank Oblique	41	52	72

Day 37: Max Interval Plyo (5:15am)

My goodness was this TOUGH!  SO much upper body action in the one.  My puny pecs can only take so much!  I have a feeling this one is going to be my Phase 2 nemesis (as Pure Cardio was in Phase 1).  I have my goal set to get all the way through this workout with only the scheduled breaks my the end of this program.  Bring it!

Day 38: Max Cardio Conditioning (5:15am)

This workout was fun.  A good little non-stop 45 minutes sweat fest.  Nothing compares to that satisfactory feeling of being completely out of breath and soaked in sweat.  Feels good to be back in the zone!

Day 39: Max Recovery (5:15am)

Ok, why the hell did they use the word "Recovery" in the title of this video.  I actually found this to be pretty tough and rather strenuous.  (some of the stretches felt GREAT though)  I mean, wow.  Having to do the High Plank to Low Plank over and over was a serious butt kicker.  It's all about digging deep and pushing through, but it was hard to do today.  Not used to some of the movements required in today's routine.

Tomorrow is another helping of Max Interval Circuit and I cannot wait!  See you then!