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Hi everyone! Today I had a free moment during naptime so I did AOLIH timesaver premix with floor and disc cardio and core #1. Felt great! I wish I had more time to play with DVD workouts, but oh well. I got a refund for Ilaria On Demand. I found the vimeo service so hard to use. Karen...

Hi everyone! Hope you're all enjoying your weekends! We had a great time with friends yesterday -- just the rest I needed! :D Yeah, she's a CSCS (cute n' sassy cheering squad)! ;) Thanks, Justine. But your OHPs and chinups/pullups are way stronger than mine! I've got enough healthy 'jealousy'...

Hi everyone! Great job, everyone, on your workouts! Lisa, I don't have those grippy assist thingies (I'm all about such technical terminology, too) -- lifting straps? I'm actually not 100% sure how they work. And my grip is generally OK with regular ol' deadlifts. Woman, you are just going...

Hi all, Feeling somewhat better today -- thanks, Justine! :) Tom, HOORAY for your weight gain and increased appetite! That's outstanding news! I needed something quick and dirty today so I did Hot Wheels (LWF1) -- one BB back squat, one breath, two squats, two breaths, continue on up to fifteen...

Hey Dolls + Guy, Happy Veterans Day! (And vacation day to some of you!) Whew, it's been quite a day! I was really happy to get a workout in -- Week 2 of Phase 2 of GSF1 (Lisa, my 'GSF2' was just a habit typo!). Loving it. More SGDLs (snatch grip deadlifts). I used an even wider grip this time...

Random thought: Do you think BB hip thrusts with a slow eccentric (e.g., a 1-1-2 count) would strengthen the hip flexors? Guessing you'd need a lighter weight than you usually use. To the OP: LIS has bugged my low back, too. For what it's worth. Even if you use great form, there's so much bending.

Wow, killer workouts, everyone! Just great. Karen, yeah, I bet you look JUST like the Pillsbury doughboy. A dead ringer. ;) Quick check-in for me today. I fear my little sidekick is reluctant to give up any of my attention. Today was GSF2 Phase 2 Week 1 Squats. Used my belt! No rhinestones...

How about RWH Low impact HiiT one, cardio core circuit, and STS shock cardio hiit pyramid, modifying as needed? Maybe some barre segments (like XTrain Legs or Lean Legs & Abs) or floor work like the second half of GS Legs? Lisa, if you're out there, do you know any Cathe Live workouts that...

Thanks, Elsie! I'm going to give this a go with one of those pumpkins that's kicking around the house/porch.

Hi everyone! Today was the second day of GSF1 Phase 2. I'm really enjoying it to far -- much more than GSF2 Phase 2. I think I mentioned to Lisa that I almost skipped the fourth week. It's great work, I just wished I had KBs and I just wasn't as pumped about the workouts as I was in Phases 1 and...

Hi everyone! Hope you're all having a wonderful week. Great work all around! Geez, Tom, 1500 miles? I join the other ladies in sending you well wishes -- hope you're feeling good! Lisa, I actually just finished my first w/o of Phase 2 a moment ago. So far, so good! The chinups were just an...

Yeah, I actually like the idea of not-killer cardio with very heavy lifting. I feel like crazy intense HiiT interferes with my recovery from lifting (though quick finishers seem OK). Just because your country's backwards, doesn't mean you have to be! http://elanaspantry.com/nut-butter-cups/...

Dave Dellanave's extensive deadlift manual (Off the Floor) is on sale. I bought it. No use fighting it.

OK, I ordered my pink belt, everyone! Maybe I'll just keep it simple and skip the bling. We'll see. ;) I'll keep you posted. Lisa, I doubt I'll buy Ilaria DVDs. I don't know, I always kinda regret buying DVDs, and feel I didn't get full use out of them. My recent purchases (Deepen Your...

I agree with everyone here -- I want to know so I can count down (or break down into fractions, like Justine -- Cathe, take note -- please no rep counts in prime number amounts :p). I can count down from 64, but if I have no idea how much longer, I'm more likely to take a break (then find out...

Happy Monday everyone! Karen, can't wait to hear your thoughts on GSF2. Wow, Tom, killer workout! Whew, I'm tired just reading it. Yesterday was ~30 mins of Powerstrike 1 (Ilaria) and 30 mins of yoga. A good combo. I couldn't finish the Powerstrike because, well, motherhood calls. Today I am...

Great workouts, everyone! I've been dealing with a sick toddler this week and haven't been feeling my best the last few days, either. I took two days off working out Thursday and Friday (yesterday), which was just what the dr ordered, I think. (I did squats on Wednesday, in case I didn't report...

Ahahahahaha! Justine PRs her deadlift with 54 over 10! I LOVE IT! Killer work, Justine! Crazy week! I'll be back tomorrow to check in for real. Till then! Roz

Great work, everyone! Tom, I had a pullup day today, too. Similar rep/set scheme, but mine were ALL band assisted! I did 15 sets total starting with 8 and working down to 4 or 5. Then 9 sets of double DB farmer carries 2x45# for 40 yards each. High rep double DB biceps curls and DB side bends...

Hi everyone! Justine, are you supporting with your other arm? Grab the bar with your right hand then grab your right wrist/forearm with your left hand. I can't do them unsupported. Re: Phase 2 DOMS, I had some the first week, but not throughout like in Phase 1. You crack me up! :) Oh, and you...