1RM ~ Totally Worth The Time & Effort

[NancyAZ]

I did M1 W1D1 today and I am sooo glad I took the time to do the 1RM tests. On most of the exercises I was questioning the wisdom of the amount of weight listed, but went with it. And most of the time it was the right weight. I would not have pushed myself to use those weights on my own. There were a couple that were way too high, so I'll use my instincts on those in the future, but the "right" far outweighed the "wrong."

I was a little disappointed that I still had to pause the DVD so often. But between writing notes and getting equipment I just couldn't get it together in the time allotted.

I am really pleased with the wrist weights I bought. They are gray and soft and I call them "doughnut" weights as that's what they look like. They have elastic in them and they slip on and off very quickly. These were perfect (I have four of them) for getting those in-between weight amounts.

So, if you're waffling on whether to take the time to do the 1RM tests, I highly recommend that you do. It will be worth it in the longrun having to wait on the start of the program until you finish the testing.

 

[NinjaMom]

ITA! I lifted my target weight and with most exercises, I hit failure by the last rep. Some were too high and as fatigue set in, I had to adjust but all in all it was pretty accurate.

I also had to pause the dvd too, mostly to put my glasses on to read my workout card but also to take notes & set up equipment.

Judi

 

[princessbear]

Nancy - what kind of wrist weights do you have and where did you get them may I ask?

 

[NancyAZ]

I also had to pause the dvd too, mostly to put my glasses on to read my workout card but also to take notes & set up equipment.

Judi

Isn't that the pits?!

 

[NancyAZ]

Nancy - what kind of wrist weights do you have and where did you get them may I ask?

Let me run and look...

...the brand is Bodyfit by Sports Authority.

 

[Shadowpup]

Never thought I'd say it, but I LOVE those 1RMs! It was entirely worth it to do them (I did the high-star ones).

I did my first STS disc today. EVERY time I used a 1RM predicted weight, I was just barely able to complete the set with good form. EVERY time I used a weight that was slightly higher (because it was more convenient), I missed out on the last rep. And, when I used a slightly lower weight I was always able to do one or two more reps.

Always before, I've felt I was guessing on which weights to use. It is really neat to have some science behind the selection!

Thanks, Cathe and SNM, for such a terrific system.