Monday 7/18/22: 7.59 Miles

Done with Day 1 of this week's elliptical workouts, the third week of July at the beach; this week takes me to 'Bikini Beach' from 1964 with Frankie and Annette!

Today's Afternoon Workout:

7.59 miles on the elliptical in 33:06 minutes.

1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4.

20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.

Weights: Morning kettlebell

60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).

First day of watching 'Bikini Beach' from 1964, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Don Rickles.

Today's segment included Frankie, Annette, and the cast singing the title song 'Bikini Beach'!

IMDb Movie Outline: A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who hang out on the local beach, where he is intending to build a retirement home.

#28 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list!

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