his morning I did Kelly Coffey's NYC weighted totatl body workout. She uses 8's and 5's (I think) and the back cover says it is a high rep workout, but I wanted to get a good upper body workout in - so I used anywhere from 8 pounds to 17 pound dumbbells. I kept having to grab different poundages. She didn't use weights on most of the leg moves. I used weights on a few that she didn't and next time I think I'll have to do that in a couple more spots that I noticed. This was a pretty good workout with some new innovative moves and she kept moving so quickly throughout the workout - that even me who hates pauses - had to pause the DVD periodically to grab my weights or see how to do what move she was doing (since some of them are different). I think this was excellent biceps work in this DVD. She got them in a unique style too. I liked the biceps work the most. For the leg work, my HR was elevated to 136 and 155 at one time - so I would say this is slightly aerobic in some spots. It ended with lying ab work and a few short sets of lying leg work which I'll add more weight to next time. I held a weight on my leg for it today. I added a set of Firewalkers on the end also. I burned 360 calories and it took me about 65 minutes to complete the 55 minute workout.
I also did 30 minutes of Kundalini yoga last night, but I posted about that last night.
August - Yes, I'm so curious about that Gliding DVD. I'm itchin' to purchase it. I emailed Mindy from work yesterday to ask her about the intensity level - as I only want it if it kicks butt. I'll let you know what she says. If I had more money, I'd order it now just to see what it's like and have more Gliding in my collection. Re: the MA roller. I don't know if it would be good for me or not. I also have smaller, hard, plastic, spikey, balls called Goosebumps that I lie on when I have a REALLY bad spasm (like I've been having). I don't think my problem is with things being out of place (but you never know), in my neck/shoulders, just severe trigger points and spasms throughout.
Yve - Sat Kriya is something you do in Kundalini where you kneel and sit on your feet. YOu extend your arms up over your head and clasp your hands with pointer fingers upward (like when in standing tree pose) and you repeat Sat Nam and while saying Sat, you suck in and activate the lower 3 chakras and on the Nam part, you release. It actually elevates energy up your spine. It's sort of cool to do it cuz you actually feel a bit of a tingle or warmth start moving up the spine. YOu do the Sat part sort of powerfully. I don't really know how to explain it properly. You'd have to see it being done.
Jen - Vetiver is one of a kind. Do you use Lush bath and beauty products at all? If so, Lush puts Coconut and Vetiver in their Coolaulin hair conditioner and it smells yummy. It makes the coconut sort of deep. I don't know how to describe it. If Beth uses a LARGE amount of it in a blend....it amps on my skin and smells like motor oil, but if she just puts a touch in, I can usually wear it. She uses it to deepen/darken some scents. I'll give you rec's with vetiver in them, as not everyone is like me with them. Again though, I know Sin is a good one patchouli/amber/cinnamon...I think and Ann Bonny is real woody and good. Auereus is beautiful amber blend (not sure on the spelling of that last one). Typhon is one that is currently listed in the Ressurrecteds on the site....and it would be good. Although I think those are coming down tomorrow.
Well, I best go get ready for work. Have great days ladies. I'll try to check in from work. NOt sure if I'll be around tonight....as I have a hair appt after work.
I also did 30 minutes of Kundalini yoga last night, but I posted about that last night.
August - Yes, I'm so curious about that Gliding DVD. I'm itchin' to purchase it. I emailed Mindy from work yesterday to ask her about the intensity level - as I only want it if it kicks butt. I'll let you know what she says. If I had more money, I'd order it now just to see what it's like and have more Gliding in my collection. Re: the MA roller. I don't know if it would be good for me or not. I also have smaller, hard, plastic, spikey, balls called Goosebumps that I lie on when I have a REALLY bad spasm (like I've been having). I don't think my problem is with things being out of place (but you never know), in my neck/shoulders, just severe trigger points and spasms throughout.
Yve - Sat Kriya is something you do in Kundalini where you kneel and sit on your feet. YOu extend your arms up over your head and clasp your hands with pointer fingers upward (like when in standing tree pose) and you repeat Sat Nam and while saying Sat, you suck in and activate the lower 3 chakras and on the Nam part, you release. It actually elevates energy up your spine. It's sort of cool to do it cuz you actually feel a bit of a tingle or warmth start moving up the spine. YOu do the Sat part sort of powerfully. I don't really know how to explain it properly. You'd have to see it being done.
Jen - Vetiver is one of a kind. Do you use Lush bath and beauty products at all? If so, Lush puts Coconut and Vetiver in their Coolaulin hair conditioner and it smells yummy. It makes the coconut sort of deep. I don't know how to describe it. If Beth uses a LARGE amount of it in a blend....it amps on my skin and smells like motor oil, but if she just puts a touch in, I can usually wear it. She uses it to deepen/darken some scents. I'll give you rec's with vetiver in them, as not everyone is like me with them. Again though, I know Sin is a good one patchouli/amber/cinnamon...I think and Ann Bonny is real woody and good. Auereus is beautiful amber blend (not sure on the spelling of that last one). Typhon is one that is currently listed in the Ressurrecteds on the site....and it would be good. Although I think those are coming down tomorrow.
Well, I best go get ready for work. Have great days ladies. I'll try to check in from work. NOt sure if I'll be around tonight....as I have a hair appt after work.
.....but whaaahhhh....I don't have mine yet! Good things are worth waiting for.