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William doing fourth workout -- front upper isometric

Today was another tough day to get started.  However, the beauty of this program is that I only need to commit to 25 minutes.  I came home from work, took an unplanned nap while still in my work clothes, and woke up knowing I had some unfinished business with my 30-pound sandbag. 

I did a couple of things differently today.  I played music during my workout this time, but surprisingly, I didn’t enjoy it.  I felt like it affected my concentration.  Being that I haven’t exercised consistently in four years, I am finding the sound of my exertion enjoyable.  I set a timer for 26 minutes and completed all three cycles with about 6 seconds to spare.  So I’m proud of myself for hitting all three cycles.  I was ready to stop after the second round in cycle 3, but when I saw on my timer that there were about three minutes left, I told myself, “I have 3 minutes of work left in me!”  I will admit, I cheated about 8 seconds total in this workout.  I’ll do better next time, we all will.  

You started your second week William – that’s fantastic! I always say the best way to approach it is this: 1 cycle at a time; one run through the video at a time; one workout at a time; one week at a time. Best not to think ahead – you only bring the suffering to mind and it’s worse in your head than in reality. By my last cycle, I’m thinking one phase at a time! — Steve, @miniworkoutdad

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  • 10

    Wow, starting to really feel the benefit. Tiredness kicks in at about halfway, but managed 8.5 cycles in the 25 mins. We just keep going… You’re doing awesome Michael. It’s tough but it needs to be to shock your body into adapting. Keep going! — Steve

  • No.11

    Completed ok, no harsh pain so the rest has helped. Left it late because of the heat today. Pleased to have achieved it. Roll on tomorrow.  Oh yeah I didn’t increase the weight, I played on the side of caution but will soon. 

  • 2

    (8/15/2025) Today I was only able to do two cycles and 1 round of the third cycle, still with the 25lbs.  I worked out during my lunch at work outside in the parking lot.  The heat absolutely drained me!  I’m going to need to get back in a climate-controlled environment until I get a bit…

  • 3

    Yesterday was a warm and muggy one. Didn’t seem to have much strength in me. l Struggled through it. 

  • Workout #1

    10kg dumbbell, I went 30 seconds over to get the 9 rounds in.

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