Les Mills Combat Hybrid Schedule with HIIT Plyo (Post workout Smoothie too)

Today was my fourth Les Mills Combat workout and the first one I was able to do all the way through!

I did what's listed as the 4th workout in the Les Mills "Combat Warrior" schedule, the easiest of the 3 schedules that comes with the program.   Don't get intimidated though by the title "Combat Warrior"!  It's actually got several rest days and many days the workout suggested is only 30 minutes long, so really no excuse not to do it!



It's one of the reasons I chose to do Les Mills combat right now because it's so easy to fit it in with other obligations.   In this short video, I talk about the schedule I'm doing and how I modified it for my triathlon "off-season" training blocks where I want to primarily improve my running.

The plyo, leg work is very helpful for improving running economy among other things.

I find it VERY challenge right now so I just modify according to the video and if I don't feel it's safe for me to continue some of the plyo or go quite as deep in the moves, I just march or jog in place.

Aftwards I REALLY look forward to some kind of a post-workout shake since I want to hydrate and refuel and don't feel like "fixing" a meal...I need something quick and easy and good for me.  Guess what I use?  Shakeology!   Right now I'm enjoying the vanilla Shakeology and adding various things to see what I like the most.

Try this recipe:
Ginger & Spinach Shakeology, Post-Workout Smoothie
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
1 large handful of fresh baby spinach leaves
1 small handful of strawberries
1 tbs of flax seed
12-16 oz of filtered water, to suit your desired thickness.

Check out the video to see my reaction to how it tastes (and what I did after I turned the camera off! )

Les Mills Combat Day 2 plus Vanilla Shakeology recipe (VIDEO)

So just 2 days ago I picked up Les Mills Combat for the first time. I was really attracted to Les Mills Combat because it looked like it was fast moving, required some co-ordination and I really wanted to learn more about some martial arts type of stuff.

The introductory video, "The Basics" covered a TON of stuff, about 5 different fighting arts and really basic punches, kicks and stances. I can't wait to get more into them.   Even after doing the 30 minute First combat video that same day, I could definitely feel my gluts, abs and balance being worked out.

The kicks are going to be really challenging for me as I have neglected doing much pure leg work...so single legged balance and stance will be a great way to get stronger I hope.

Today I did the 2nd workout, the 30 minute HIIT.  There was not a lot of martial arts in it...hmmm...maybe none, but it was a really good basic video that worked lower body ,upper body and core with whatever level of intensity I could muster.  It is also a really easy video to do modifications with, so my knees were happy.

Afterwards I was so excited to whip up a vanilla shakeology post workout drink that I made a video for it!  Check out the video below, and leave a comment here or on youtube if you have any questions.