It's not the heat, it's the humidity.

Core Synergistics tonight. This was my third time through and the first that I didn't have to take a break partway. I even managed to double time through Steam Engines (think standing crunches) when Tony picked up the pace. This is the next to last exercise in the workout and previously I had to maintain normal speed not because of exhaustion but because I was just physically incapable of moving that fast. Score 1 in the "improvement seen" column. 

This one always ends on a high point because the last exercise is a  flamboyant, high-energy move called Dreya Rolls. It's named for Dreya Weber, the amazing athlete/gymnast/dancer who introduced it to Tony. I know I'm not alone in thinking how ridiculous it is, as a Google search reveals, but it's a great way to finish out the program. I'm convinced that it's designed to make you feel as sick as possible but if you put your all into it you end up with a great euphoric exhaustion upon completion. Of course a minute later that wears off and you swear you're going to puke. I think it's worth it.

What was a real bear today was the humidity. The current heat wave on the east coast has brought a lot of moisture and in spite of maintaining my workout area at a cool 73F I was sweating harder than I have during the entire program. During a couple of exercises I kept my towel in-hand because I kept getting blinded by the sweat pouring into my eyes. I like sweat during a workout, it validates the fact that I'm pushing hard, but having a soaked shirt before finishing the warm-up stretches is ridiculous.

photo: Dreya Weber & Pink

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