Insanity Workout Day 6: A Second Stab at Plyometrics

1-10-10: Not including the fitness test, this was the first workout completed in the program, so I knew exactly what to expect. Pain and suffering. Though, at this point, I have already theorized that pain and suffering is inevitable for every day, so same ole same ole.

I feel myself already getting better at the warmups. I still can't make it through without breaks (definitely plural), and I certainly cannot keep the pace that the great and powerful (and evil) Shaun T keeps in the third iteration of the warmup (The same 3-4 minute warmup is done three times in a row with the third time being the place where you are really supposed to push yourself). Still, progress is being made.

Stretching (which follows the warmup), however, is still the devil. While many of the exercises can be painful, at least the pain is not constant. Here, the idea seems to be to get into an uncomfortable and painful position (and for God's sake remember to keep that core tight or Shaun T will get you!) and then hold it. Thankfully, if I am crying, I cannot tell due to 12 gallons of sweat pouring out.

As for the rest of the workout, fighting through the interval training was definitely a challenge and bazillions of breaks were still taken. Less than the first time? Man, I think so. I don't remember for sure, though I do feel that my form is getting marginally better.

Form can be tricky. A helpful hint is to go slow or even watch the first few times he does an exercise. Rest assured that whatever exercise currently being done will be repeated so you'll have plenty of opportunities to suffer with it.

Also, keeping the core tight is important and something that I find myself slipping out of on numerous occasions. Simple rule of thumb. Are you doing okay on the exercise? Does it not really seem as mindnumbingly terrible as the other exercises? You probably aren't keeping the core tight. Don't worry! That will make the exercises more painful!

Definitely a lot to keep in mind while the video is flying by. Thankfully, there are so many places I want to take a break that it is very easy to stop for a moment, figure out what needs to be done, and start up again.

Yeeha! On to day 7!