Starting STS in 2 weeks - good transition DVD?

[wookiemouse]

Hi all! I am planning on starting STS in 2 weeks and am looking for a recommendation of what to do in the meantime. I have spent the last 2 weeks finishing the 1RM test (1 page or 1 hour on MWF, cardio on T/Th) as my "weight routine". I'm not a newbie to weights, I've completed P90X and several rounds of Chalean Extreme, but I'm not sure what I should be focusing on pre-STS.

My main concern is either not being prepped for STS (ie, slacking off too much) or going too hard and being exhausted by the time I start STS. I will be on vacation for part of the 2 weeks and will have access to dumbbells, but not barbells, stability balls or steps. I am looking for any good DVD recommendations that would work in this situation that I could do MWF, about 30-60 mins in length. Thanks!

 

[Jane Royse]

Do you have either Slow & Heavy series or Gym Style series? Those, to me, are the "closest" to STS.

 

[geomom]

It is the Shock Training System and you are going to be shocked no matter what you do to prep Having said that, I personally might do the pyramids or if you have P90X, the chest and back workout would be good prep for all the pushups in Meso 1.

 

[daybreak]

As Jane posted, check out the Gym Style series. I have the ones below and they really prepared me for STS.

GS: Back, Shoulders, Biceps
GS: Chest and Triceps
GS: Legs

Many of the exercises in these only use dumbells. Make sure to get the green resistance band though - that'll be perfect for you as it is used a lot in the GS upper body and it will travel well for you.

Also check out "Travel Fit" - that uses the band only and it's quite effective. I use that in hotel rooms when I travel.

What day will you be starting? Pam and I just started this past Monday - we're over in the "STS - DEAL OF THE DAY!!!" thread if you'd like to come join us.

 

[wookiemouse]

Thanks so much for the recommendations! I don't have the Gym Style series, but I do have pyramids. I think I will do those for the days I am home, and take some other DVDs that use body weight exercises for the week I'm on vacation.

I'll be starting Monday June 11th - can't wait!!!

 

[daybreak]

Isn't it great having a date for when you're going to start??? The build up to it is so fun!