4th

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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    Hi Steve – yes you are right it was 6 cycles ie twice through the video. Same again today – although with the reverse cycles (nice! I enjoyed the variation.) Sticking with it at the level that suits me until it feels too easy. Thanks Michael

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    9 total rounds eg 3 x 3 cycles of each phase. Weight used approx 15.75kg in a ruck bag.

  • 3

    Brilliant – did it 9 full sets. It was tough but great. Feels like form is improving a bit and weight getting a bit easier. …onward

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