10 Rounds Week 4
- Michelle Battitori
- May 3, 2020
- 2 min read
Week 3 may have been the turning point in the numbers but week 4 is where I found my groove! I finally feel like I have a good handle on the punch counts and can focus more on contracting my muscles instead of looking at the screen to see what I should be doing.
What are punch counts? Let me explain. Each punch (i.e., jab, cross, hook, etc) has a corresponding number. So, when the trainer calls out combos like 4-3-4-5 I know it means rear hook, front hook, rear hook, front uppercut. It may sound a little confusing but like anything new, the more you do it the easier it gets! Oh, and it doesn't hurt Beachbody added a "mirror" option to the workouts so I can now see the correct way I should be moving with the cast! It almost makes me feel like I'm cheating...almost!
If you've followed along with Weeks 1, 2, & 3 you know that with every week we travel to a new destination and have a new workout progression. This week we were in Miami, FL with a focus on levels, aka the lower half! And in case you're wondering "levels" = squats. But these aren't your ordinary drop and give me 30 squats. It's combined with punches so it doesn't feel quite as laborious in the moment. Walking up the stairs later in the day,...that's a whole other story!
If adding levels weren't enough we also progressed by adding loops to the two agility sections of each boxing workout and focused on muscle burnouts in the lifting portions. Let's just say my post workout supplement, Recover, was very much needed and appreciated this week to help with soreness!
Goals Check
My main goal for this program is to reduce my body fat to 25%. At the start of the program I was at 26.8%. Today, it's 26.2%. Progress!!!! And I'm continuing to see inches lost in my hips, butt and waist.
Weight wise I've seen a little fluctuation this week. Mostly it's the good kind with dips below my starting weight. It did increase a little post lifting day which is totally normal when you lift heavy and are sore. I'm beginning to see extra muscle definition in my back and continue to feel stronger and more powerful, two areas I was struggling after my hysterectomy surgery in January.
Meal Plan
I found going back to timed nutrition (eating at certain times to maximize nutrient benefits) was a benefit for me this week. It takes a little more planning BUT I found I was more focused during my workout and had less brain fog. Plus, it kept my energy levels steady throughout the day which helped with those pesky pm cravings. Full disclosure: On Friday I had a battle with a bag of cheese balls. I did not win that round. Oh well! The important thing is that you don't beat yourself up. You forgive yourself and move on with your plan. That's it!
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