P90X Week Four, Recovery Week

So, after three weeks of tough work, I got a needed recovery week. I was sore and tired from a lot of travel and I was able to still workout hard and effectively. So, I was thankful for a break. What I didn’t realize is that two of the days in this “break” were as hard as any other day. On to the abbreviated recap…

Tuesday - Yoga X
Did the same shortened version, and felt good for the first time. No back issues the next day. Dare I say, I’m improving in Yoga??

Wednesday & Saturday - Core Synergistics
This is no recovery workout. Frankly, I wish it was a weekly staple, as this is a tougher, more complete core workout than Ab Ripper X; by that I mean it more completely works the core area. ABX “only” works the abs. I’ll take core. Various rolls, pushups, lunges…vey challenging workout, and one that I’ll continue to use well after my P90X time is done.

Thursday - Kenpo X
I still enjoy this workout, it’s a change of pace, although I can’t imagine ever getting my HR up to 160 like Tony does. Regardless, I sweat like a pig here, and feel like I’ve gotten a good workout when done.

Friday - Stretch X
Okay day, but I’ll stick to the stretching routine that makes more sense for me. Nothing wrong with it, but I’ll take a pass.

Sunday - Yoga X
So, I decided that since I had roughly three weeks of okay Yoga work, and that the last time I did it, I experienced no pain or discomfort; I went with the full blown Yoga X workout. Do about 500 pushups, and warrior poses (kind of like leaning squats), a lot of sun salutations (leaning over to touch your toes), and other poses. I felt okay through this, and by the end of the workout, I was sweating up a storm and new that I had a great workout. But…

I get into the shower and all of a sudden my back feels funny. I’ve experienced this before, and right now (2PM on Monday) my back is so sore I can barely walk. So, it’s official…no more yoga for me. Unless I’m standing next to a teacher (highly unlikely). I’ll substitute swimming instead. Too bad, but it’s not worth it.

Nutrition
Goals: 2000 calories, (225g protein, 150g carbs, 56g fat)
Averages for the week: 1791 calories (175g protein, 175 carbs, 44 fat)

So, I’m still not hitting the target with my nutrition. It’s been more challenging to hit this mark. But a slice of pizza here, a few too many grapes another day. And one of my “meals” every day (a nutritional supplement taken with apple juice) strays it automatically. While I’m not exactly on target here, I’m close enough and happy with where I’m at. I’ve lost inches on my waist, since all my pants fit better, which is where it really counts. I mean, I could eliminate a plum or wheat bread…but my calories would be WAY too low, and that wouldn’t be any good either. Also, it’s entirely possible that my numbers aren’t 110% accurate. They’re close enough to use as a tool, but the tracking site I’m using (mydailyplate.com) has some variance in it, so I’m just being as consistent as I can with data.

All in all, a good recovery week, except for Yoga yesterday, as I was able to rest up a bit and recharge my batteries. I’m anxious to start Phase Two, with new/different lifting routines. Next week’s update to come next Monday.