Operation Shodan Fit: Week 1 breakdown

Alright, everyone, here are the numbers for the first week of my workout regimen.  Next week, the data will be a little more in line with my whole set of workouts, including kata, fight training, HIIT, martial arts classes, and cardio training.  Due to the massive amounts of time needed for long walks/jogs like I took this week, I'm going to work on efficiency next week to allow me to enjoy the free time I have during the summer.

It's an old exercise adage that a habit can be made or broken in 3 weeks, so let's put that thought to the test!  Thanks for keeping up with the start of this endeavor--blogger recorded more than 250 hits in the past 3 days.  Here's a confession:  accountability is going to be the make-or-break factor in developing my motivation to keep moving and get well-conditioned for my shodan test.  That's where all of you have contributed beautifully--thanks for all you do!

Week 1

6/17

Steps:  13,744

Stairs:  305

Miles:  6.8

Calories:  1,371

 

6/18

Steps:  9698

Stairs:  223

Miles:  4.7

Cal:  1300

6/19

Steps:  15801

Stairs:  151

Miles:  8

Cal:  1722

 

6/20 (Stair day!)

Steps:  5,008

Stairs:  1,255

Miles:  2.5

Calories:  855

 6/21 (morning walk/jog/20 flights of stairs)

Steps:  8,508

Stairs:  432

Miles:  4.2

Calories:  1,058

 

Weekly Totals: (all recorded by Striiv)

Steps:  52,759

Stairs:  2,366

Miles:  26.2

Calories burned:  6,306

 

So from the breakdown, Tuesday and Friday were lighter days for the cardio workouts.  I intended Thursday to be light, but I went a little nuts climbing stairs (80 times up the stairs from the ballroom to the living room in Glenwyn--all fairly fast, stadium-run-style).  Needless to say, I already feel different from the beginning of the week.  I'll blog on this soon, but I need to shower and get ready for my girlfriend Blair to arrive--we're celebrating our 3 year anniversary this weekend, so I'd like to get presentable!

As for the weekend, I will be doing some like workouts, but I think some rest is in order to let my body recover.  Any thoughts on recovery are welcome!

Once again, thanks for your support.  And, let me know about your workouts as well!

Peace,

Ben

Coming up next week:  Fight training begins!