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Thursday 7/21/22: 8.20 Miles

Made it through another 3-day elliptical workout week and this month's third '60s beach movie, Bikini Beach!

Today's Afternoon Workout:

  • 8.20 miles on the elliptical in 35:21 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). 
  • Third and final day of watching 'Bikini Beach' from 1964, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Don Rickles.
    • Today's segment included Little Stevie Wonder performing 'Happy Feelin' Dance and Shout' during the end credits!
      • 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.

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