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Friday 1/28/22: 6.28 Miles

Day 3 of working out is done and so is exercising in January with Elvis!

Today's Afternoon Workout:

  • 6.28 miles on the elliptical in 29:28 minutes.
    • One-minute warmup at resistance level 9, then two interval segments at resistance level 8 and then level 7 for 13:30 minutes each, and the rest of the time was at resistance level 8.
      • 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. 
  • Third and final day of watching 'Elvis: That's the Way It Is' from 1970, with concert footage of Elvis Presley!
    • Today's movie segment included more sweaty concert footage with 'Polk Salad Annie', 'Suspicious Minds', and the concert finale 'Can't Help Falling in Love with You'!

      • IMDb Movie Outline: After years of making movies, the King made a triumphant return to the stage in 1970. Now, see the backstage footage from rehearsals to relaxing at the hotel and the performances in one of the most intimate looks at Elvis captured on film.

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