PiYo - Weeks 3 & 4 DONE!!

Hello All!

Well, it has been 2 weeks since I have posted about my PiYo journey and I am sorry.  My computer was out of commission most of the week last week, but have it back now and ready to keep moving forward.

So, I have finished weeks 3 & 4 (last week) and what a difference I have been able to see already.

Week 3

Week 3 was a week where I started transitioning from the basic workouts of getting to know the moves into some of the more challenging workouts.  During my first two weeks, I was glad to focus on my alignment and getting the moves right.  But, week 3 uped the ante just when I needed it.  I completed a Buns workout for the first time and the Strength Intervals for the first time as well.

The buns workout definitely worked my hamstrings and glute muscles which felt great.  As for the strength intervals, I was pleasantly surprised by.  When I started this workout I was thinking 'oh a mix of Pilates & Yoga, not much cardio likely' well I was MISTAKEN.  The Strength Intervals kicked my butt the first time, but in a FANTASTIC way.

Week 4

As for Week 4, I tried 2 more different workouts - a different core workout and a new full body workout.  By the time Friday rolled around, which is the scheduled rest day of the week, I was thankful for that day.  Lately I would still do a pretty intense workout on my scheduled rest days, but not this day.  I needed the rest day, my entire body needed a day to recover.  Sometimes the best thing to do is listen to your body and give it what it needs.

So, instead of doing Body Combat as I did the 3 weeks prior, I still got a workout in but more of an upper body workout.  It felt great to get moving, but I didn't overdo it.  I was back at it Saturday and Sunday and felt great.

Any Changes Yet???

You might be wondering if I have noticed any differences or changes since starting the program. And, the answer is YES!!!!  While I may not be seeing much of a difference with my outward appearance, I have noticed a difference in how I feel inside.  I am becoming stronger physically and mentally.  In addition, one thing I have physically noticed is my flexibility is MUCH better!

I haven't taken my measurements since starting the program, nor have I taken 30 day pictures yet.  However, as much as we shouldn't live our lives by the scale, I have lost 3lbs., so I will be anxious to take those measurements this week and see if there is a difference there as well.  Stay posted.

UPDATE (2/11/2015):  I have since taken my measurements since I originally posted this on Monday and I was pleasantly surprised by my results.  I am done 7.5 inches overall so far and 3 pounds.  I couldn't believe it was that much!  I could tell my waist had gotten a little smaller as I have recently had to go back one more hole on my belt, but didn't realize I had lost that many overall inches in just 4 weeks.  Working out with using ONLY your body weight really does work and I am so excited to go on vacation and be able to take this with me and not have to worry about weights or trying to find a place to exercise!

If you are interested in finding out more about PiYo, let me know I would love to share this AWESOME experience with you!  It is fantastic for all levels of fitness!

If you missed Weeks 1 and 2, check out my posts from Week 1 here and Week 2 here.

Thanks for reading and have a FANTASTIC day!

~Sarah Strubhar
Independent Team Beachbody Emerald Coach