I've always considered myself to be a runner. I hated it, but I loved it. I loved preparing for a race; scheduling out my runs, increasing my mileage, watching my stamina and speed improve. It was like studying for a big test. And I was very good at studying and getting A's.
Then I started to feel like running wasn't doing what I wanted it to for my body anymore. It was bringing down my spirit and my drive. And that's when I discovered weight lifting.
Man do I love weightlifting. I started with P90X in the spring of 2013. The workouts were long, but I hurt every day for 90 days. It was awesome. I would go out for a run and my strides felt lighter and easier. When I was training for my first half marathon in the fall of 2013 and even when I was counting down to my knee surgery in the spring of 2014, I was able to find a P90X workout that fit my needs. In the Fall of 2014 I complete Chalean Extreme. And on Monday, I reconnected with Tony Horton to begin P90X3. I am beyond excited to see what this program has to offer!
Total Synergistics was the first workout I did and below, the Warrior Squat Moon, was the last move of that workout. Having just finish my second round of PiYo, I know my balance and lower body strength is exceptional. This move was still challenging! Try going back and forth between Warrior and Moon for a total of 30 seconds on your right leg before switching to your left. Also, don't strain your neck as much as I did in the video during Warrior. Keep it in neutral spine with your ears between your shoulders.
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