PiYo - Week 5, In the Books!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back!  Week 5 came to an end over the weekend and the week was filled with continued improvement in my flexibility as well as other areas.  Week 5 brought in yet another NEW workout to do within the program, Sculpt.  In week 4, I began two different workouts and continued them this week as well - Drench and Strength Intervals.

Drench is so correctly titled.  It is a workout that works your entire body.  Half way through I am drenched in sweat and still have the second half to do.  Let's put it this way, my eyes were burning from sweat and it seemed like as soon as I wiped them there was more.  This workout pushed my limits in more ways than I thought possible.  The push-ups are improving day by day!

As for Strength Intervals, the previous week, when I pushed play for the first time, I thought for sure it was going to be more strength training than anything, however, I was wrong.  It is a 20 minute cardio workout that is great!  My first and continued thought after this workout is "wow who knew a 20 minute workout would raise my heart rate so much,"

The Sculpt program was another great full body workout.  For me the toughest part of the program was the 3rd series in the workout which consisted of a variety of push-ups.  The push-ups series begins with the toughest ones and progresses to a bit easier versions of the push-up.  However, I will say that I have noticed my strength to make it through the tricep push-ups has greatly improved.  I can actually do a few on my toes, which I never thought would ever happen from 3 years ago when I started doing tricep push-ups occasionally.

Definitely excited to make it through Week 6 and continue on with the program!

Have you missed my previous posts about the PiYo workout?  If so, here are the links to get you to my posts about Weeks 1-4:

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3 & 4

Thanks for checking in!  Are you interested in learning more on how you can get this AWESOME program?  Send me a message, I would love to help you reach your fitness & nutrition goals!

Until next week,

~Sarah Strubhar
Independent Team Beachbody Emerald Coach