It's interesting. I used to dread Mondays and feel that it took forever to get through the workouts. I'm not that much better at Pull-Ups this time around, but I have the confidence that I can get through them. Push-Ups, on the other hand, I'm feeling so much stronger than before. My first time through the program, I struggled to get through the push-ups because my chest has always been weak. Its gotten stronger.
Now I find the Friday workout the hardest to get through. I used to hate the fact that Monday made you repeat the exercises twice. I think mentally I would hold back and not go all out on the exercises.
My #1 tip for gradually improving is, of course, writing things down. I always try to do two more reps (for non weight-bearing exercises) each time. This mental challenge works well, and I'm usually able to meet it. It can sometimes have the opposite effect, since you can reach your target and stop, not pushing yourself to go further. It's a conundrum, but at least it means you are steadily improving.
Ab Ripper was okay, though I was interrupted a few times during it. I'm at least getting my heart-rate up during it these days.
I am looking forward to knocking this week out and having a good recovery week. Don't worry, Dallas, recovery week is cake! (Shhh, don't tell him that Recovery week is anything but "cake!" I want him to be surprised!
Keep Bringing it!
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