Workout Report: Days 57 – 63

Monday, May 24
Today, I danced in class, and I didn't get corrected for my "ballet" moves. Finally!

Tuesday, May 25
Zumba Workout Results:

• 57 minutes, 41 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 126bpm
• 310 calories burned
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: none

Wednesday, May 26
I did not work out today.

Thursday, May 27
Jackie Warner's 20-minute Cardio Workout Results:

• 35 minutes, 32.5 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 142bpm
• 235 calories burned 
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: none

Friday, May 28
P90X Core Synergistics Workout Results:

• 57 minutes, 32 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 123bpm
• 285 calories burned
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: ankles, hips, knees

Saturday, May 29
I did not work out today. "Aunt Flo" arrived; it's been 44 days since my last menstrual cycle so I was surprised. EMAO is the last thing I want to do when I have major cramps.

Sunday, May 30
Mari Winsor Pilates (Pilates of the Fit & Famous) Workout Results:

• 25 minutes, 0 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 84bpm
• 50 calories burned ARGH!
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: none

Week 9 Results: May 24 – May 30

• 4 workout days
• 880 calories burned (excludes any calories burned during dance class)
• This week was my "off week" from strength training.

AWW – XoXo

P.S. I'm selling my Mari Winsor Pilates system. Email me if you are interested. Thanks!

Workout Report: Days 57 – 63

Zumba: Fast, Fun, and Fierce

One of my readers suggested that I try a Zumba class as one of my EMAO workouts. Initially, I dismissed the idea because I don't know anything about Zumba (except for those late-night Zumba infomercials), and I didn't want to pay for a class that I may not like. However, my friend Sali came to my rescue.

Sali has been taking Zumba classes at 24-Hour Fitness for the past year. As an Arts for LA instructor for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), she also teaches Zumba to her elementary school students. (Zumba is also taught in Florida public schools.) Sali offered to give me a free, private Zumba lesson in my home saying that it would give her a chance to receive feedback as an instructor and give me material for my blog. I agreed.

Zumba is a high-energy, cardio workout done to Latin-infused music. To move with more ease, I donned my Bloch sneakers instead of wearing my Skechers Shape-Ups. My first reaction to Zumba was ... How do non-dancer do these moves when I am struggling to keep up? Sali explained that instructors teach the same classes every week with little variation so eventually anyone can figure out the steps. Sali alternated between facing me and facing the "front" of the room, which was actually easier for me. I couldn't figure out the steps as quickly when Sali watched me, but we lacked a mirror so she had to look at me occasionally in order to provide guidance.

As a professional dance and yoga instructor for over 15 years, Sali possesses the stamina and strength to teach Zumba. Even when she apologized for messing up, she never stopped moving, which is the key to Zumba. As an intense aerobic routine, the music is fast, the steps are fun, and your body burns some serious calories, which makes Zumba one fierce workout. Here are my stats from my private class:

• 57 minutes, 41 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 126bpm
• 310 calories burned 

Sali could have kept going, but when she offered to stop, I replied, "Yes!" because I felt like falling down. Sweaty and exhausted, I had experienced enough Zumba to write my blog. I also realized that I may never be able to master a Latin dance because my hips don't shake when I want them to! As for the belly-dancing and Indian-inspired moves, my body seemed incapable of performing them.

I understand why people love Zumba, but for me, it was frustrating, which is the last thing I want in a workout. While I thank Sali for her outstanding teaching, I don't see myself doing Zumba again in the near future.

AWW – XoXo

P.S. Sali is losing her teaching position in June due to a proposed cut in LAUSD's budget. To help save her job and to provide arts education to students, visit the LAUSD Arts Education Advocacy Team page. You can also support Measure E in the June 8th election; read Steve Lopez's column for an insightful analysis of the proposed measure.

Zumba: Fast, Fun, and Fierce

Workout Report: Days 50 – 56

Monday, May 17
Today, I only danced in class. Our instructor once again chided me for my "ballet" moves. His exact words, "We're going to have to beat that [ballet technique] out of you." Apparently, I was doing développés instead of proper kicks with a flexed foot during the Charleston.

Tuesday, May 18
P90X Cardio X Workout Results:

• 46 minutes, 26 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 122bpm
• 220 calories burned
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: ankles, hips, knees

Wednesday, May 19
P90X Back and Biceps + Jackie Warner's 20-minute Cardio Workout Results:

• 73 minutes, 64 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 139bpm
• 475 calories burned 
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: jaw, elbows

Thursday, May 20
I did not work out today.

Friday, May 21
Mari Winsor Pilates (Bootcamp Express) Workout Results:

• 20 minutes, 18 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 133bpm
• 120 calories burned 
• Note: Bootcamp Express is the only Mari Winsor Pilates workout (so far) that has gotten me into my target zone.

Saturday, May 22
P90X Chest, Shoulders and Triceps Workout Results: 

• 55 minutes, 30 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 122bpm
• 260 calories burned
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: elbows, knees, shoulders
• Note: I was very tired and depressed today, but I'm glad I finished this workout. I wanted to quit several times. 

Sunday, May 23
Mari Winsor Pilates (Power Pilates) Workout Results:

• 50 minutes, 0 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 81bpm
• 45 calories burned (Ridiculous!)
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: elbows, knees

Week 8 Results: May 17 – May 23

• 5 workout days
• 1120 calories burned (excludes any calories burned during dance class)

AWW – XoXo

P.S. I'm selling my Mari Winsor Pilates system. Email me if you are interested. Thanks!

Workout Report: Days 50 – 56

Workout Report: Days 43 – 49

Monday, May 10
P90X Chest and Back Workout + YBB Sculpt (Abs I/III) Results:

• 75 minutes, 32 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 115bpm
• 340 calories burned
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: ankles, elbows, knees
• I also danced in Lindy Hop class tonight.

Tuesday, May 11
Advanced Taebo Workout Results:

• 56 minutes, 40 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 128bpm
• 315 calories burned
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: I forgot to write them down!

Wednesday, May 12
I did not exercise today because I had a low-grade fever; I also have an ongoing bizarre bacterial infection. :(

Thursday, May 13
See yesterday.



Friday, May 14
P90X Shoulders and Arms Workout Results: 

• 60 minutes, 34 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 121bpm
• 300 calories burned
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: elbows, jaw, shoulders

Saturday, May 15
Mari Winsor Pilates (Cardio Sculpt & Burn and Firm) Workout Results:

• 40 minutes, 0 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 96bpm
• 115 calories burned

Sunday, May 16
Jackie Warner's 20-minute Cardio Workout Results:

• 30 minutes, 17.5 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 131bpm
• 175 calories burned

Week 7 Results: May 10 – May 16

• 5 workout days
• 1245 calories burned (excludes any calories burned during dance class)

AWW – XoXo

P.S. I apologize for not posting more frequently. This infection is kicking my ass; I am seeing a specialist for it.

Workout Report: Days 43 – 49

Workout Report: Days 36 – 42

Monday, May 3
Today I didn't officially workout except for the Lindy Hop class that I'm taking with my husband. When we got home, Corey and I sweat our asses off as we practiced in our kitchen for over an hour so we definitely burned calories. Here's a funny note from a conversation between our teacher Doug Silton and me:
Doug: "Flex your foot."
Me: "Do you always flex your foot in Lindy Hop?"
Doug: "No. But you should."

You can take the girl out of ballet class, but you can't take ballet class out of the girl!

Tuesday, May 4
P90X Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps Workout Results:

• 58 minutes, 39 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 123bpm
• 330 calories burned
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: ankles, elbows, knees
• Note: I'm no longer listing the soreness factor since at least one part of my body is sore all of the time. I will, however, let you know if I get injured. 

Wednesday, May 5
P90X Back and Biceps Workout Results:

• 51 minutes, 41 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 132bpm
• 300 calories burned
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: elbows, hips, knees, shoulders

Thursday, May 6
I did not exercise today; my back was sore from two consecutive days of strength training.

Friday, May 7
P90X Legs and Back Workout Results:

• 63 minutes, 47 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 132bpm
• 375 calories burned
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: elbows, knees
• I couldn't breathe during the first half of this workout so I finally used my inhaler. 

Saturday, May 8
I didn't workout today, but I think three hours of cleaning house must have burned some calories.

Sunday, May 9
Today I took an intermediate yoga class at Yoga Blend. The class lasted 90 minutes, and the instructor David Adams kicks ass. Love this guy! I was finally able to hold the crow pose, and I know it is because EMAO has increased the strength in my biceps and triceps.

Week 6 Results: May 3 – May 9

• 4 workout days
• 1005 calories burned (excludes any calories burned during dance and yoga classes)
• I am nowhere near most of my goals yet so it is time to shake things up. I plan to:
• Change my diet,
• Increase my workouts,
• Incorporate more cardio, and
• Add daily abdominal routines. 

Fun, fun, fun.

AWW – XoXo

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Workout Report: Days 36 – 42

Workout Report: Days 29 – 35

Monday, April 26
P90X Chest and Back Workout Results:

• 53 minutes, 40 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 129bpm
• 300 calories burned
• Soreness factor: 4
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: elbows, feet, hips, knees
• Also participated in our weekly one-hour Lindy Hop class

Tuesday, April 27
I didn't exercise today.

Wednesday, April 28 
P90X Shoulders and Arms Workout + Yoga Booty Ballet (Abs I and II) Results:

• 75 minutes, 28 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 117bpm
• 325 calories burned
• Soreness factor: 5
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: elbows, hips, jaw, shoulders

Thursday, April 29
I didn't exercise today. Too many deadlines.

Friday, April 30
I didn't exercise today either. And I definitely indulged at the 24 series finale wrap party tonight.

Saturday, May 1
P90X Legs and Back Workout Results:

• 64 minutes, 47 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 138bpm
• 410 calories burned
• Soreness factor: 7 (But I also walked in my Skechers Shape-Ups the rest of the evening!)
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: elbows, hips, knees, lower back

Sunday, May 2
Yoga Booty Ballet (Sculpt) Workout Results:

• 48 minutes, 22 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 116bpm
• 220 calories burned
• Soreness factor: TBD
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped:elbows, knees

Week 5 Results: April 26 – May 2

• 4 workout days
• 1255 calories burned (excludes any calories burned during dance class)
• Overall soreness: 5.5

AWW – XoXo

Workout Report: Days 29 – 35

Workout Report: Days 22 – 28

Monday, April 19
Although it is not a difficult workout, my husband and I began a Lindy Hop class on Monday nights. I was going to wear my heart monitor, but then I realized how ridiculous I would look so I opted not to. I'm sure I didn't burn that many calories, but I did have a lot of fun!

Tuesday, April 20
P90 Yoga X (Modified) Workout Results:

• 52 minutes, 16 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 109bpm
• 210 calories burned
• Soreness factor: 7 (arms=ouch!)
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: ankles, back, elbows, knees
• Focused on the first part of the program: Vinyasa flow

Wednesday, April 21
I didn't exercise today.

Thursday, April 22
I didn't exercise today either since I have not slept well in over a week. Just too tired to do much of anything!





Friday, April 23
P90 Core Synergistics Workout Results:

• 62 minutes, 38 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 127bpm
• 345 calories burned
• Soreness factor: 5
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: ankles, elbows, hips, jaw, knees, lower back

Saturday, April 24
P90 Yoga X (Modified) Workout Results:

• 58 minutes, 0 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 83bpm
• 110 calories burned
• Soreness factor: 4
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: ankles, elbows, hips, knees, toes 
• Focused on the second part of the program: Balance postures

Sunday, April 25
P90 Kenpo X Workout Results:

• 62 minutes, 40 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 132bpm
• 365 calories burned
• Soreness factor: TBD
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: ankles, hips, jaws, knees

Week 4 Results: April 19 – April 25

• 5 workout days (if you count dance class)
• 1030 calories burned (excludes any calories burned during dance class)
• Overall soreness: 5
• This week was my "off week" from strength training.
  

AWW – XoXo

Workout Report: Days 22 – 28

Workout Report: Days 15 – 18

Monday, April 12
P90X Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps + Yoga Booty Ballet (Abs/Core I and II) Workout Results:

• 81 minutes, 43 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 119bpm
• 400 calories burned
• Soreness factor: 7 (My arms were killing me the next day!)
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: elbows and knees

Tuesday, April 13
Yoga Booty Ballet (Go-Go) Workout Results:

• 39 minutes, 19.5 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 128bpm
• 220 calories burned
• Soreness factor: 4
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: none

Wednesday, April 14
I did not exercise due to painful menstrual cramps. I usually cannot move on the first day of my cycle so considering that I could walk today I can only assume that EMAO is helping my chaotic female hormones. *

Thursday, April 15
P90X Back and Biceps (modified) Workout Results:

• 51 minutes, 23 minutes in target zone
• Average heart rate: 116bpm
• 240 calories burned
• Soreness factor: TBD
• Body parts that snapped, cracked or popped: ankles, back, knees

  AWW – XoXo

* If you are a man and you have no idea what I mean, ask your wife, girlfriend, sister, mother, friend, doctor, or anyone with a vagina (except your daughter 'cause that is too creepy), and she will explain. Cramps have kept me bedridden (or couch-ridden) for days.

Workout Report: Days 15 – 18