If you ever doubted Newport Beach's wave potential, watch this video. It was shot on 54th Street... I live on 41st. This is my backyard. Free lessons to friends (although these kids are better than me!).
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Insanity Results
STWBTT followers know that I started the Insanity Workout at the beginning of January. The program lasts 63 days and I went over that by a few weeks because of an ankle injury. I also did a few extra 'workouts' here and there... mostly surfing and playing basketball. I supplemented my workouts with vitamin packs and whey protein from GNC. Hopefully that improved my results and now I'm done, it's over and I'm relieved.
So onto the results. I notice more muscle mass in my arms, lats, shoulders and chest and my abs are a bit more defined. I would guess that I can jump higher from all of the squats, lunges and jumps but I don't know for sure. I think my weight is about the same - what I lost in fat I gained in muscle. I'll have to confirm that when I finish this two week trip for work.
I also didn't really change my diet... although I eat a fairly healthy diet I'm sure I could've been more strict to enhance my results. I didn't get the drastic results you see on the infomercials, probably because those were atypical cases and I was fairly fit before I started. The caliper (body fat measurement tool that came with Insanity) measurements I took before and after the program say my body fat went from around 11mm to about 6mm.
The biggest improvement has definitely been in my cardio endurance. Every two weeks the program instructs you to do a fitness test of 8 exercises. You do as many repetitions as you can in a minute and track your progress throughout the program. The difference is easy to see.
FITNESS TEST CHART
I'm not usually so vain as this, but I'll post my before and after pics for you to judge for yourself. The Insanity instructions ask you to take pics in certain poses to display your results. If you send them the pictures they reply with a free t-shirt to reward you.
I've never done P90X or any other long term program but I would definitely recommend everyone try Insanity over any other because you can do it anywhere, anytime. There are no weights or tools to lug around - you just need a DVD player and about a 8x8 section of floor. I've done a few weeks worth of the program from hotel rooms.
So what do you think? Want to take the challenge to get in shape quickly?
Also - a big thank you to my roommates for putting up with me as I took over the living room on random days, weekends and when they had friends over!
So onto the results. I notice more muscle mass in my arms, lats, shoulders and chest and my abs are a bit more defined. I would guess that I can jump higher from all of the squats, lunges and jumps but I don't know for sure. I think my weight is about the same - what I lost in fat I gained in muscle. I'll have to confirm that when I finish this two week trip for work.
I also didn't really change my diet... although I eat a fairly healthy diet I'm sure I could've been more strict to enhance my results. I didn't get the drastic results you see on the infomercials, probably because those were atypical cases and I was fairly fit before I started. The caliper (body fat measurement tool that came with Insanity) measurements I took before and after the program say my body fat went from around 11mm to about 6mm.
The biggest improvement has definitely been in my cardio endurance. Every two weeks the program instructs you to do a fitness test of 8 exercises. You do as many repetitions as you can in a minute and track your progress throughout the program. The difference is easy to see.
FITNESS TEST CHART
| Move | Day 1 | Day 15 | Day 36 | Day 50 | Day 63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switch Kicks | 122 | 125 | 130 | 143 | 145 |
| Power Jacks | 53 | 53 | 60 | 60 | 62 |
| Power Knees | 101 | 115 | 118 | 125 | 128 |
| Power Jumps | 33 | 37 | 41 | 56 | 66 |
| Globe Jumps | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Suicide Jumps | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
| Push-Up Jacks | 25 | 25 | 33 | 39 | 41 |
| Low Plank Oblique | 42 | 46 | 55 | 62 | 68 |
I'm not usually so vain as this, but I'll post my before and after pics for you to judge for yourself. The Insanity instructions ask you to take pics in certain poses to display your results. If you send them the pictures they reply with a free t-shirt to reward you.
Also - a big thank you to my roommates for putting up with me as I took over the living room on random days, weekends and when they had friends over!
Musicday
I've had Sirius Radio for the past few weeks now that I'm traveling for work and renting cars again. That means new stuff for you, too. Make sure to listen all of the way through - I ranked and them in order with my favorite of this bunch at the bottom!
Band of Skulls - I Know What I Am
The Shins - Simple Song
Drake ft. Rihanna - Take Care
M83 - Midnight City
Of Monsters and Men - Little Talks
Neon Trees - Everybody Talks
Imagine Dragons - It's Time
Band of Skulls - I Know What I Am
The Shins - Simple Song
Drake ft. Rihanna - Take Care
M83 - Midnight City
Of Monsters and Men - Little Talks
Neon Trees - Everybody Talks
Imagine Dragons - It's Time
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Buying a New Car
Since I sold my old Chevy Impala (RIP!) and moved across the country a few weeks ago, I had a problem. No transportation. I toyed with the idea of buying a convertible... after all, I was now California dreaming. Everything in my price range ended up being 3 to 4 years older than regular sedans. I still went to check out a soft top at Crevier BMW anyway, just to get a test drive in.
Lindsay and I walked around the dealership for a few minutes before a sales associate helped us out. We got in the convertible I had seen online and it was obvious from the beginning that it was too small. Nearby that car there was a group of 328i's... they're one of the more basic models and have both 2 and 4 door options.
The 2011 I looked at had been a dealer loaner car which knocked about 10% off of the price of the other 2011s. It was a nice dark gray and I really took more time than I should have to make the decision. After a test drive and a meeting with their financing department, I was out of there in just a few hours with a new car!
Lindsay and I walked around the dealership for a few minutes before a sales associate helped us out. We got in the convertible I had seen online and it was obvious from the beginning that it was too small. Nearby that car there was a group of 328i's... they're one of the more basic models and have both 2 and 4 door options.
The 2011 I looked at had been a dealer loaner car which knocked about 10% off of the price of the other 2011s. It was a nice dark gray and I really took more time than I should have to make the decision. After a test drive and a meeting with their financing department, I was out of there in just a few hours with a new car!
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