OK so two days ago my husband and I started the Insanity Workout program. For those of you who don't know, it's a Beachbody program to get in really good shape with ripped abs! It's basically some really intense cardio, and they have you work all your muscle groups too.
So Day One: The Fit Test. OMG how can a simple test be this painful! I am not new to working out, and in fact have been doing some resistance training and yoga the last two months. But owwww! The fit test consisted of a warm up, the test, and cool down/stretching. We were both sore and worn out the rest of the day, and all we wanted to do was eat. We also had to go grocery shopping for the next couple weeks so it was a long day.
We didn't remember to take before pictures so we took them the second day before the workout. It should give us something to look back on.
Day Two: Some kind of Circuit cardio crap. OK day one was nothing. Three minutes in to the warm up and I was dying! I glance over at Bruce and by the look on his face he felt about the same. I was counting down minutes the entire time. PAIN!
Also, let me tell you about the soreness. It takes us about an hour to chill out after the workout. This includes showering and attempting to return to a normal body temperature and heart rate. We also drink recovery smoothies. I use whey protein and various frozen/fresh fruit. Then the soreness kickes in. I start discovering new muscles. Did you know how many muscles it takes just to stand up from sitting on the couch?
Neither do I, but they all hurt!
Arms, legs, feet, back, shoulders, sides.... I haven't had my usual back pain though... I told my chiropractor this morning I'm not sure if it's because the muscles are stronger and better at supporting my back, or I'm so sore I just don't notice it!
So we are in the process of cooking a good breakfast so we can attempt another workout! I'm not sure if I'll make it.
Deep breath...
