A HUGE THANK you and a modification question

[eaglobo]

I had a horrible day at work on Friday, nothing went right, came home irritated..I'm sure you can all relate!! It happens from time to time.

Normally, I take Saturdays off from workouts, and my wife was on her way to work, and surprised to find me up and popping KPC in the DVD..I told her I need this today..and it didn't let me down...as I lay in an exhausted heap on the floor upon completion of the workout, struggling to get up, a huge smile came over me as I realized I just did something awesome for myself..all Friday's problems were behind me.

I can't thank you enough for this workout, Cathe, it is phenominal, but here is my question...are jumping jacks a suitable modifcation for these dynamic windmills I can't seem to get the hang of?? Every time I try them..my mind wanders back to my drinking days, and stumbling out of bars comes to mind. I am sure I'll get the hang of these at some point, they look great for keeping the heart rate up..but I just don't want to walk it out while you're doing these in the workout.

If you..or anyone who can master these..could break the move down for me in written from, maybe that'd help!!

Thanks a bunch,

Jerry

 

[SRP]

Hey Jerry - not Cathe, obviously... but yes, I think jumping jacks would work fine in place of the dynamic windmills. Of course you know the key is to keep moving! If you really want to get your heart rate up, you could even try air jacks - are you familiar with those? Envision yourself on a trampoline and jump as high as you can, with arms and legs spread out in an X shape. The arm motion should be circular, so you reach the top of the circle at the top of your jump.

Now, for breaking down the windmills... let's see. You've already noticed the similarity to jumping jacks, so keep that in mind, and consider them a sort of one-legged jumping jack. It's a three-count, with a squat in the middle:
1. Start by lifting the right leg to the side. I always keep my left foot on the ground to start, because it's easier for me to catch the rhythm
2. Then switch legs, hopping on the right and lifting the left.
3. Do it again to the right
4. Then come together in the middle, in a squat, bringing the arms together, too
5. Your arms should follow the leg movements - when one leg is out to the side, both arms should be up, and during the switch, they should be down

I know exactly what you mean about how a good workout can make the day all better! Enjoy!

 

[eaglobo]

THANK YOU, Shannon!!!!

Jerry