STS Body Rockers- New Years 2012!!

[Zbridget]

Happy New Years my body rocking, STS friends!

Any new resolutions or fitness goals for this year that you all want to share?

My goal is to continue my weight loss journey and get my BMI to the "green zone" - which is only 5 lbs away, and add a few more "buffer pounds" for good measure.

I would also like to add another STS rotation, and come spring- I am toying the idea of starting to run (gasp!) we'll see when the warmer weather gets closer.

Anxiously awaiting Cathe's January rotation for some inspiration- may just use some of the Dec rotation for inspiration in the meantime...

Bridget

[Zbridget]

Good morning gang- do I detect a bit of post new-years hangover in the group this week??? Spinning this morning- tough this morning- my daughter's friend was over for a sleepover, they stayed up late, we ordered a salty- fluid retaining pizza whose effects I was feeling this morning. Spun to some Elvis Costello & Proclaimers this morning.

Tomorrow morning, will be doing TRX at the Y. Still not sure what that will entail, but will report to you all here. Back to work tomorrow, I'm sure it won't be boring.

Take care all!
Bridget

[ricklyk1]

Hi ladies!

I can't remember when I lasted checked-in, but here's the run down of my latest workouts:

Saturday: Drill Max. Felt great. Loved every second.

Sunday: Afterburn. I was a wee bit hung over from Saturday's New Year's party, but I toughed it out. About 1/2 way through the workout my back started hurting again, so I took it easy on the remaining plank moves. I felt a bit like I was punking out, but I thought it was better to be safe and protect my back.

Today: 4DS: Lower Intensity Step. Of course I love the step segment, no complaints there. I'm still working on my strength but was pleasantly surprised to discover that I could match Cathe's weight for 3/4 of the moves. I tend to lose my form when I move up to 15# when working shoulders, but I did as many reps as I could using 15# and then switched to 12#. When I first did 4DS about a year ago, the heaviest weight I was using was 8# and that was a struggle. Yay for improvements!

Bridget: Thanks for getting us started for the week! Great fitness goal! My goals for this year are to: (1) lose 2% body fat, (2) get muscles like Kiki (or just in the same ballpark ), and (3) add one additional "clean" meal per week (I recently subscribed to the Clean Eating magazine to help me with this goal). I'm anxiously awaiting Cathe's January rotation too!

Wendy: I hope you had a great time on your trip to AC!!

[Zbridget]

New rotation

After doing Athletic Training on New Years Eve, and still feeling the DOMS- I am acutely aware of my declining muscles from spinning alone. I could argue with you that spinning is better than nothing- and it is a fine workout, but I'm feeling the lack of muscle endurance, and feel the need to correct this.

Here is my schedule for the next 2 weeks:

Today-spin
Tues- TRX (resistance training, core strengthening)
Wed-spin
Thu- pyramid upper body
Fri-spin
Sat- pyramid lower body
Sun rest
Mon-spin
Tues-TRX
Wed- spin
Thu- TBT upper
Fri- spin
Sat- TBT lower

Kiki- I'm not sure what your muscles look like, but if Katie wants for them, then so do I!

Bridget

[wiggie]

Happy New Year All!!

Sunday's workout was Turbo Barre, I really liked it, especially the abs. Today's(Mon) was Low Impact Challenge this am & disc 34 this afternoon. It's hard to believe I'm almost done with STS. I'm thinking of doing Cathe's new rock bottoms rotation next.

Bridget, I don't really have a New Years resolution, I just plan to continue my efforts to be fit.

Katie. Way to go on improvements!!

More next time!!

[Terina]

HAPPY 2012 LADIES!!!

Checking with yesterdays and todays workouts:
Sunday- I did The Firm's power Sculpt need something quick and easy my lower body was and is still sore from turbo barre.
Today- STS disc 1. I've decided to mix things up with all of cathe's upperbody/lower body workouts.

Im restarting week 6 of eating plan(body-4-life concept)just fell off wagon for last couple of weeks. hubby started his this week so it will be much EASIER now.

I think Cathe has forgotten to post new rotation

New years resolutions: to be more consistent with workouts and eating well and making sure I finish what I start.

[Fit_mommy]

Hello Ladies.

AC was a blast and now it's back to reality!

My work outs:

Friday morning: Fat Assassin BR

Saturday: Rest Day

Sunday evening: Athletic Training Athletic Step Extreme Premix

Monday afternoon: 20 Minute Interval Cardio BR + 5 mins of ab work

This morning:BR's new 30 Day Challenge Day 1: Fit Test (7 exercises in 7 mins) + KCM Split Sessions Lower Body Blitz Premix

Wiggie:: So have you tried your sandbag yet or what girl!?!?

Bridget:: Spinning is great and yes, better then nothing in a pinch but woman can not live on cardio alone so start pumping those weights girl! Nice rotation you have planned!

Terina:: I've done the BFL style of eating. I liked it. It's a good one. Very doable!

Katie:: Good job working out with a hang over! Not sure if it was alcohol induced but man did I have a killer headache most of Saturday! I was miserable until about 4pm!

Hello to everyone else!

[wiggie]

Yes Wendy, I have used the sandbag several times, no particular BR workout. I just did some exercises that use it. Love it!!

[ricklyk1]

Morning gals!

Well, it's back to work today. Ugh. I got used to sleeping in last week and it was rough getting up at 5:15 this morning.

I'm continuing with 4DS this week so this morning I did Boot Camp. Sadly my left lat muscle started acting up again. It felt fine yesterday, no problem at all! This morning it was fine too until the 9th round of BC (the bunny hops of the band) when I suddenly got a very sharp pain in my left lat muscle. I literally just stood there for 3-4 minutes. I'm very aggravated because it goes from no pain at all to intense pain. and I can't figure out why. Maybe the muscle is pulled and hasn't healed all the way? But if that was the case wouldn't it be hurting more often? Not that I want it to hurt more often, I just don't understand why it's completely fine for a few days and then suddenly it is hurting again. Any thoughts??

Wendy: Glad you had a great time on your trip! Nice job sneaking in all those awesome workouts too.

Terina: Oh man I forgot about the new rotation. I'm going to go check right now. Fingers crossed it is there!

Wiggie: Great job with TB and LIC. Those are two of my favorites from the new series. The rock bottom rotation looks crazy tough. You're going to rock it though i'm sure!

Bridget: Great game plan! I think your rotation looks great.

[Fit_mommy]

Wiggie:: I just gave in and ordered two filler bags for my sandbag. The ones I have are too small so they shift too much! Can't wait to be able to use it without struggling due to the shifting!!! Glad you love yours! So any interest in attempting the 30 Day BR Challenge with me?