Well Bonnyville, it's been a few weeks since I sat down and put my personal thoughts to paper, but after what happened to me over the weekend I feel compelled to tell you all about my failings while trying a new fitness regime – if only to provide you all with a good hearty laugh.
So on Saturday morning, I got out of bed at the very decent time of 8 a.m. After relaxing and doing the best part of nothing for a good hour, I felt it was finally time I started a program I had purchased some 12 months ago – The Insanity Challenge.
So there I am in the centre of my living room – coffee table pushed against the wall, couch moved as far back as possible and my ‘comfy chair' pushed back beside the dining table, I had enough space to get started.
While watching the screen, up pops Shaun T, the creator of the program. Now if any of you want to see the definition of ripped, go and have a look at this guy - I swear his muscles' muscles had muscles. It was day one of my 60-day workout that was going to, in Shaun's words, “completely change my body,” and it's safe to say I was pumped and ready for whatever was about to be thrown at me.
Or so I thought.
Right off the bat, they have you jog on the spot for 15 seconds, do jumping jacks, squats and a whole whack of other ‘warm-up, stretch techniques.'
Easy right? Well then we move into the actual workout. I'd try to explain to you what that entailed, but it's all a bit of a blur to me right now. All I can remember is buckling over the chair, struggling to breath. And that was only 20 minutes into the first video.
Even though it was easily the most difficult thing I've ever put myself through, I was disappointed and perhaps even a little bit embarrassed to have given up so quickly. I was so convinced I was going to get on this program, complete it and be happy and proud of myself. But, as enthusiastic and encouraging as Shaun T was, I just could not physically do it. It's called the Insanity Challenge for a reason folks.
So the game plan now is to hit up the gym at the C2 for a number of weeks, hopefully regain a base level of fitness and then give the program another go in a couple of months. Hopefully by then I won't have the physical capabilities of a walrus and will actually be able to push myself and, god forbid, complete the program.
- Do you have any fitness regimes/techniques that you've tried, enjoyed and that have worked? If so, send Mike an email at [email protected]
