Piyo - Month 1

I have completed month 1 of Piyo!!! Tricep push-ups are a BIG DEAL in Piyo, and while they are not amazing or perfect, they are definitely getting there!!! The two moves below are from one of the workouts that was in week 4 - different and fun! I'm definitely more flexible because of this program, and my core strength is so much better!!!!

The two additional workouts included in month 4 that I haven't discussed are "Strength Intervals" and "Drench."

STRENGTH INTERVALS; Only 20 minutes but the perfect mix of cardio and strength work will DEFINITELY get you S-W-E-A-T-Y!!!!!!!!!!!!

DRENCH: This one is 50 minutes. This one makes me very much aware of how thankful for my 30 minute workouts! The kids asked 325,439 during this workout "if I was done yet," and I was watching the clock like a hawk. The workout itself was great - challenging the whole time, for sure, but since I've gotten used to 30 minutes, 50 minutes seemed like an eternity! It's okay though - it's only on the schedule a few times.

So overall, I'm definitely happy with my decision to begin this program. I'm excited to begin month 2!!!! I've only lost 1 pound and 2 inches during the first month of Piyo, BUT, my eating has not been wildly impressive..... I'm kicking my planning and effort up a notch, so we'll see what's in store for month two ;)

Review: 21 Day Fix & P90X3

As of Saturday, I will have completed one full round of 21 Day Fix and the entire P90X3 program!

For the visual people..... here's a little Venn Diagram (lol, the teacher in me!) to compare/contrast....

Before these two programs, I had not enjoyed (or even fully completed) a single workout video in my life. I thought they were cheesy.... for people who haven't even walked around the block in year. I didn't like learning from the TV; I enjoyed listening to my music while working out; I never thought they were productive enough; I liked the gym.


Then I had kids. And I felt guilty leaving them to workout at a gym. I jogged with them during the nice weather, but that didn't work out when it was 20 degrees. Eventually, I fell into a habit of only exercising during the summer. YAY! for three months of exercise. BOO! for only exercising for 25% of the year.


I NEEDED a solution. I decided to give these DVD's a chance -------- I'm HOOKED!

I was completely wrong when I thought the workouts would be a waste of my time. They COMPLETELY kicked my butt. Some make me sweat more than others, but ALL make me work in different ways... it is CONCENTRATED effort for CONCENTRATED results!

A photo sneak-peak of 21 Day Fix ;)

Photo sneak-peak of P90X3 ;)

I start two months of Piyo on Monday.... stay tuned for that review... I'm NOT so great with the flexibility :/ But I think it's necessary! We shall see :-)