The PREP: Summary

Program: Beachbody-on-Demand's The PREP
Structure: 30-40min workouts, 6 days a week, with "strength, hypertrophy, endurance, power, agility, and mobility" exercises, for four weeks
Motivation: wanted to continue strength training after LIIFT4 and this program came recommended by my coach

Execution: did all workouts, though I probably could have gone a little harder on most of them; continued to run ~30mi/week (no real speedwork-- just miles) throughout the program, with long runs of 10mi each Saturday; followed Beachbody Container Program for nutrition

Before and After:

IDK. I didn't really track anything. I really thought I was going to measure myself last weekend, but it's just too much of a bother. lol

Reflections:

Program

• I was a little concerned about going from 4 days a week of strength training to 6, but this didn't end up being a problem
• 30-40min was exactly the right level of commitment for me
• I did not like having to repeat the workouts for a second time, and missed the feeling of "progression" I got with LIIFT4's "real time" setup
• I did not like most of the exercises-- it felt more like a bootcamp style workout than something that would help me build strength and tone up. Some exercises were entirely too easy for me, others were so far beyond my ability that I couldn't find a suitable modifier (like tricep push-ups). I rarely felt sore after the workouts, though I sweated a LOT, and generally felt like I wasn't getting out of the training what I wanted to
• I also wasn't a fan of the explicit language, and opted for the clean version of the workouts, especially since I had my kids around most of the time
• The trainer, Amoila, had an encouraging personality, and I liked his interaction with the crew and camera. I also really liked how much he emphasized nutrition at the end of hte workouts, frequently reminding me that "if you don't stay on your g**d**** nutrition, you just wasted your time". 

Nutrition

• Beachbody-on-Demand's nutrition plan basically involves consuming certain amounts of veggies, fruits, carbs, proteins, and fats each day, all measured via volume-based containers. 
• While it was difficult for me to get on board the Container Nutrition at first, I do think that the forced quantity/quality regimen was worthwhile. I followed Plan C (1800-2100 cal/day), though I ate more on my long run day to ensure I had enough net calories.
• I definitely FELT better following plan 

Results

• Idk. Honestly, I just don't feel like doing much of a write-up on this one, so I'm not going to :P 

Moving On

• Next up: a third time through Miler Method (first time, second time)