Day 4 of Core Cardio & Balance is about the time where I start to get burnt out on this workout. Yes, I love the fact that it isn’t as punishing as the normal workouts and that my body is not getting run through the ringer every day. But I am so hungry for something different by this time that it is almost as much work mentally doing the workout today as it is physically challenging.
That said, I am still striving to complete the entire program. My hip flexors are still a major area for improvement for me as evidenced by my inability to finish the Hip Flexor Burners. I can get a little further into them each day, but I am nowhere near getting through them without bringing my feet down.
Add to this the fact that my back is really, really bothering me today and today’s workout seemed that much more intense. I really need to figure out what is happening with this back of mine. It seems like I can’t stretch it out enough or relax it enough to make the pain go away. I don’t know what’s behind this, but I do know that I need to get a handle on this soon or I won’t be able to do nearly as much as I am now, not just in the Insanity program, but overall.
Still, sore back and all, the only exercise I was not able to complete today were the Hip Flexor Burners. My other nemesis, Shoulder Burners, are something that I can safely say I have a grasp on now as I have been able to complete them the last three times I’ve done them.
So until tomorrow, here’s wishing my back starts to feel better and that I can find the strength in my hips to keep my legs off the ground. Dig deeper!