10-10-10
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ivorygorgon
Cathlete
I did this workout yesterday with part of Step Circuit. I think it is the hi-lo too. I must look like a total dork bouncing around to the hi-lo, but it is a gooood workout.
Marie, funny you should bring this up...I did this one this afternoon as part of my CTX week (then I added on the Biceps from the next segment...). The cardio portions of this series always leave me soaked, with sweat running into my poor eyes (unless I happen to remember my headband...thank goodness I asked for this one Christmas or birthday!). I'm really enjoying these.
Oh, did Meaner Legs yesterday...am relieved to report I can walk today, but it's not been without a lot of complaining from many parts of my lower body. In fact, I'm hurting in areas where I normally don't feel much discomfort. Once I'm recovered (hehehe)I'm looking forward to doing this again (do I really want to do this?????) and building some stronger legs
Oh, did Meaner Legs yesterday...am relieved to report I can walk today, but it's not been without a lot of complaining from many parts of my lower body. In fact, I'm hurting in areas where I normally don't feel much discomfort. Once I'm recovered (hehehe)I'm looking forward to doing this again (do I really want to do this?????) and building some stronger legs
It's an excellent workout and includes variety within just 28 minutes. The thing about the CTX cardios is that they are sshort so people expect them to be a walkover, Deceptive. They are still high intensity becasuse Cathe gets rid of any warm up cardio intro that she usually includes in a cardio routine. Here, it's straight into getting up that heart rate!
Clare
Clare
Spinnergirl
Cathlete
Sorry, this is off the subject, but I'm interested in the plan that you've used to have such a great success in your weight loss.
I'm cutting out the processed stuff and along the lines of South Beach w/o being a true SB-just trying to eat healthier.
Any advice??
Thanks!
Mary
Formerly known as Luv2run
I'm cutting out the processed stuff and along the lines of South Beach w/o being a true SB-just trying to eat healthier.
Any advice??
Thanks!
Mary
Formerly known as Luv2run
gogigi
Cathlete
I used the CTX series last week as I had a very busy week with limited time to exercise. I did 10-10-10 yesterday...awesome cardio. I found that I was just as challenged this week with CTX as when I do longer workouts. I think I was actually getting burned out on doing so many combo's that I was tired and not giving each workout my all or my all wasn't as much as it could be if I focused on a shorter workout. Anyway, I'm keeping with the CTX idea this week only I'm coming up with short intense cardio's and using the GS to work one body part a week. I hope to do one lower body workout and one lower cardio circuit type of workout. I had more energy last week to give to my workouts and my mental energy was better b/c I knew none of my workouts were going to take me more than one hour. All that to say, I was pleasantly surprised at the "lack of easiness" of the CTX series even after completing the August rotation. I do want to do an August like rotation once or twice a year to shock my body and I want to throw in a ultra long/tough workout every once in a while to keep my body guessing but other than that, I'm focusing more on keeping my workouts to one hour(until I change my mind...tee hee ).
Angela:7
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Aquajock
Cathlete
I did the 10-10-10 hi/lo segment this a.m. as part of my Sunday hi/lo mish-mosh. Absolutely love it after all these go-arounds.
A neat way to add some bounce to the 10-10-10 workout (as if it needs any) is to either substitute the Step Intervals interval segment after the hi/lo, or add it on after 10-10-10's step segment.
A-Jock
A neat way to add some bounce to the 10-10-10 workout (as if it needs any) is to either substitute the Step Intervals interval segment after the hi/lo, or add it on after 10-10-10's step segment.
A-Jock
jazzi21
Cathlete
Hi Mary:
Southbeach, the phase II & III phases are healthy... Phase I, is a quick start, but not necessary, if you eat right and exercise regularly. I would look into other low glycemic diets, that is what the SB is based on. There is a book called, "The New Glycemic Revolution" and it explains how eating the right carbs can stabilize your blood sugar and help you lose weight. That doesn't mean you can't have pasta, rice and bread; in fact, 1/2 cup of par-boiled rice (Uncle Ben's convereted rice), or 1/2 cup of pasta(protein enriched),is ok to eat because they are low on the glycemic scale, below 55 GI (Glycemic index) just as brown rice is... What it boils down to is balancing your carbs with low fat proteins, eating a wide variety of foods, fruits, veggies, and starches, and sufficient fiber, 28 - 35 grams per day, and drinking @ least 6 - 8 cups of water per day. My son is a TYPE I diabetic and we do carb counting, using the GI... There are also websites that help explain this and the SB diet has good information regarding the GI diet... The premise is, that if you eat a higher GI food, like a small baked potato, which is good for you, if you eat the skin, you would balance it out with a lower GI choice, such as lots of veggies, and a low fat protein; along with eating smaller portions, and eating snacks in-between meals, i.e. 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1/2 any fruit, etc... and maybe cutting out evening carbs (for dinner, this has worked for me), and not eating anything after 7:00 pm; exercising regularly and passionately... you will succeed... Good luck! let me know if this helps... Dee
Southbeach, the phase II & III phases are healthy... Phase I, is a quick start, but not necessary, if you eat right and exercise regularly. I would look into other low glycemic diets, that is what the SB is based on. There is a book called, "The New Glycemic Revolution" and it explains how eating the right carbs can stabilize your blood sugar and help you lose weight. That doesn't mean you can't have pasta, rice and bread; in fact, 1/2 cup of par-boiled rice (Uncle Ben's convereted rice), or 1/2 cup of pasta(protein enriched),is ok to eat because they are low on the glycemic scale, below 55 GI (Glycemic index) just as brown rice is... What it boils down to is balancing your carbs with low fat proteins, eating a wide variety of foods, fruits, veggies, and starches, and sufficient fiber, 28 - 35 grams per day, and drinking @ least 6 - 8 cups of water per day. My son is a TYPE I diabetic and we do carb counting, using the GI... There are also websites that help explain this and the SB diet has good information regarding the GI diet... The premise is, that if you eat a higher GI food, like a small baked potato, which is good for you, if you eat the skin, you would balance it out with a lower GI choice, such as lots of veggies, and a low fat protein; along with eating smaller portions, and eating snacks in-between meals, i.e. 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1/2 any fruit, etc... and maybe cutting out evening carbs (for dinner, this has worked for me), and not eating anything after 7:00 pm; exercising regularly and passionately... you will succeed... Good luck! let me know if this helps... Dee
andtckrtoo
Cathlete
Okay - someone please help me here. I have been avoiding the CTX because I thought - hey 30 minute workouts, who needs them? I want hour long ones.
But it sounds as if I'm missing out because I can mix and match and come up with a large variety. Is this really worth the $89? Should I be saving my pennies?
But it sounds as if I'm missing out because I can mix and match and come up with a large variety. Is this really worth the $89? Should I be saving my pennies?
ivorygorgon
Cathlete
Christine: Get CTX. I always combine the CTX w/os with other segements. Very versatile, very fun! Keeps the boredome factor at bay! Of the course the upper body split and Leaner Legs are killer too!
andtckrtoo
Cathlete
Okay, okay, I'm sold. Christmas is right around the corner too... *rubs hands together eagerly*
andtckrtoo
Cathlete
Marie -
As you can tell, it took a lot of talking to convince me to buy this one! *grins sheepishly*
As you can tell, it took a lot of talking to convince me to buy this one! *grins sheepishly*