Bodybuilding/Sculpting check-in;-)

jengollf said:
Hi Nathalie--yes, I am doing strength/lifting. Even though I am doing primarily Tapout XT and Max:30, every week I also do STS Total Body + KCM Muscle Up. So two days of total body strength work every week. Plus, Max:30 and Tapout XT both have lots of bodyweight work and Tapout XT does band strength work. So I actually get quite a bit of strength work overall. I have reviewed Tapout XT 1 on my blog already. However, Tapout XT 2 and Max:30 will go up at the end of the month. And yes, Max:30 is Shaun T's newest Insanity program.

112toGuru--I have a question for you about Bodyshred. Would you consider the strength work in Bodyshred the level of Cathe strength work (STS, RwH, Xtrain, Gym Styles--even things like Muscle Max) or more metabolic strength work along the lines of Patrick Goudeau, Toby Massenburg, Peak 10 Cardio Strength--even Cathe's RwH HIIT Circuit workouts. I have decided to definitely get Bodyshred and now I am trying to decide how to fit it into my April rotation.
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I'm kind of busy this week, but wanted to get back to you on that, had some over blown critique of it for you but really, I don't have most of those workouts you mentioned. The exercises are like JMBR, but the structure is like others she made with the 3-2-1 system. I can compare Bodyshred to running, the 2 strength workouts are like a running workout with intervals, the cardio is like a moderately high intensity run at 85 % max heart rate, or on the Borg scale hard to very hard. Between 80 - 90% Max HR, anaerobic.

Speaking of workouts runners seem to like, did you ever do Lindsi Sanor's Ultimatum? Catch you on the flip side.
 
Hi Everyone,

Today's workout was X-train Bi&TRI....could not get my note on the weight I lifted the last time
i visited the disc. Not good and I got delayed! It was a Argh/Grrr moment.
oh well I should have prepared better.

I added 100 intermediate push up and I was cooked! I worked out bearing lower body DOMS:confused::oops:
I am going to have a long stretch session before going to bed.

To sarbear: Travelling for work can really get in the way of our rotations.
I had to travel for about six months back and forth London-Paris for work.
Although I worked out in hotel gym with very minimal equipment, I could not
workout enough. It was a Grr time. Now I am catching up. So I hear You!;):)

Mary: I heard of RKS program. How far are you in the program. What level is covered?

Have a good day,
 
Today I did KCM's TLC workouts 1 and 2. I also tried the bonus Flip Up/Push Up. Loved the two workouts together. The bonus...meh. I did the sit up version which was fine for a bit of extra ab work, but I doubt I'll ever return to it.

112toGuru, thanks for the extra info on Bodyshred. I haven't previewed any of the workouts, but I had a feeling it would be like JMBR...no heavy weights, compound exercises, balance stuff. JM is not the heavy weight kind of instructor like Cathe. That's why my original thought was to pair it with some kind of heavy weight workouts, but that may not happen if the workouts are that tough.
 
This morning was Tapout XT 2's Recovery & Mobility--a BIG improvement over Tapout 1's Yoga XT--I really enjoyed this one. So far I am liking Tapout 2 MUCH better than Tapout 1. Planned doubles is Max:30 Max Out Power.

112toGurup--thanks for the info! That is what I assumed when I read about it, that is was of the metabolic variety. JM never does any heavy weight work but I didn't know if this was different since it seems so much more advanced than her other stuff. In April I am doing P90X2, so I am going to structure my rotation so that I am using Bodyshred as my doubles workouts, but I will try to offset the strength workouts so they aren't on the same day as P90X2 strength workouts. And no, I've never heard of Ultimatum. I just checked out her website trailer/infomercial and it looks AWESOME! And a lot like Michelle Dozois Peak 10/PeakFit workouts. Also in the same vein as Patrick Goudeau and Toby Massenburg's metabolic workouts, as well as Jillian and Bob Harper's cardio/weights workouts. Super tough workouts but impossible to go heavy on w/out killing yourself. BTW--I LOVE those type of workouts for some reason. I put Ultimatum on my wish list.

You are killing it Nathalie! 100 push ups! Awesome! The most I have done is around 70 and those were Cathe and Jari Love workouts where they give you short breaks and ladder down. I could never push out 70 (or 100) without taking short breaks!

Jodi--I hated that Flip up/Push up bonus on KCM's TLC workout, too. She usually has great bonuses like Cathe, but that was such a waste of time.
 
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jengollf said:
This morning was Tapout XT 2's Recovery & Mobility--a BIG improvement over Tapout 1's Yoga XT--I really enjoyed this one. So far I am liking Tapout 2 MUCH better than Tapout 1. Planned doubles is Max:30 Max Out Power.

112toGurup--thanks for the info! That is what I assumed when I read about it, that is was of the metabolic variety. JM never does any heavy weight work but I didn't know if this was different since it seems so much more advanced than her other stuff. In April I am doing P90X2, so I am going to structure my rotation so that I am using Bodyshred as my doubles workouts, but I will try to offset the strength workouts so they aren't on the same day as P90X2 strength workouts. And no, I've never heard of Ultimatum. I just checked out her website trailer/infomercial and it looks AWESOME! And a lot like Michelle Dozois Peak 10/PeakFit workouts. Also in the same vein as Patrick Goudeau and Toby Massenburg's metabolic workouts, as well as Jillian and Bob Harper's cardio/weights workouts. Super tough workouts but impossible to go heavy on w/out killing yourself. BTW--I LOVE those type of workouts for some reason. I put Ultimatum on my wish list.

You are killing it Nathalie! 100 push ups! Awesome! The most I have done is around 70 and those were Cathe and Jari Love workouts where they give you short breaks and ladder down. I could never push out 70 (or 100) without taking short breaks!

Jodi--I hated that Flip up/Push up bonus on KCM's TLC workout, too. She usually has great bonuses like Cathe, but that was such a waste of time.
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Jengollf - Yeah, you could say that, but I never really bought into the metabolic thing, and I don't use them that way. It seems like a catch all phrase for intensity. To me the workout is either more strength oriented, or cardio oriented, and I use a warm up & cool down which negates most of the after burn. (or should). Her program though was pretty intense the entire way through, for me & I probably wouldn't do those kind of workouts all the time, not everyday anyway. I'm happier with steady state cardio.

The problem I have with metabolic workouts is, by nature they are anaerobic, which, supposedly give quick results, but the results, of anaerobic activity are short lived, so in essence, you would have to continue to do those kind of workouts in order to maintain those kind of results. That's where I disagree with the hype. Metabolic workouts, in my opinion, are not a sustainable form of exercise, like steady state cardio, regular circuit training, or weight training, workouts do not have to be "metabolic" to be effective. It's my own practice, I make my own rules these days, & I am my own coach. :) Nice work ladies on the push ups!
 
Yesterday was a rest day because I was so sore all over from the previous 2 days of workouts. Today I am sick, so no workout again.

Nathalie, great job on those push-ups!! I've just started the RKS set and only did for the first time workouts 1 & 2. This was suitable for an experienced beginner, which I consider myself since I only seem to do a KB workout occasionally. I did workout 1 with a 15 lb KB and this wasn't very hard, felt like an extended warm-up -- I started to shorten the rests and extend the swings time. Then I did workout 2 with a variety of KBs and DBs, again I ended up shortening the rests so I could do a few more reps -- this didn't feel very challenging. Then I decided to do workout 1 again with a 20 lb KB and this felt better. It got my heart rate up and I finished the last set at failure. The entire workout was over 500 swings. I only did the warm up and cool down once. Next time I would start with the 20 lb KB for workout 1 and go heavier for workout 2 while shortening the rests, but I am moving on to the next workouts. It does look like the workouts get progressively harder with shorter/no rests. I'm hoping for this. I'm going to aim for double RKS workouts once or twice a week. My ultimate goal is to swing a pretty darn heavy KB. :D

Reinhardt Kettlebell System Workout 1
Warm up (4:00)
Workout (20:48)
Swings: 30 seconds on/45 seconds rest, 16 sets
Cool down (4:54)

Reinhardt Kettlebell System Workout 2
Warm up (4:00)
Workout (17:55)
Circuit:
Deadlift, 30 sec./rest 30 sec.
One arm row, 15 sec. per side/rest 30 sec.
Goblet lunges, 15 sec. per side/rest 30 sec.
Slingshot, 15 sec. per side/rest 30 sec.
Elbow plank, 30 sec./rest 60 sec.
3X
Cool down (4:54)
 
112toGuru said:
Jengollf - Yeah, you could say that, but I never really bought into the metabolic thing, and I don't use them that way. It seems like a catch all phrase for intensity. To me the workout is either more strength oriented, or cardio oriented, and I use a warm up & cool down which negates most of the after burn. (or should). Her program though was pretty intense the entire way through, for me & I probably wouldn't do those kind of workouts all the time, not everyday anyway. I'm happier with steady state cardio.

The problem I have with metabolic workouts is, by nature they are anaerobic, which, supposedly give quick results, but the results, of anaerobic activity are short lived, so in essence, you would have to continue to do those kind of workouts in order to maintain those kind of results. That's where I disagree with the hype. Metabolic workouts, in my opinion, are not a sustainable form of exercise, like steady state cardio, regular circuit training, or weight training, workouts do not have to be "metabolic" to be effective. It's my own practice, I make my own rules these days, & I am my own coach. :) Nice work ladies on the push ups!
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When I think of "metabolic" workouts what I think of it as even tho dumbbells (or bodyweight strength) are used, they are not considered strength work so I can use them as cardio and still do a heavy strength workout the next day. But I am like you, I don't want to beat myself up everyday. I know I have been with Max:30! But that is because I wanted to do some semblence of the Max:30 rotation--so 30 days rather than 60. However, in the future I plan to only use 1-2 Max:30 workouts a week. I do love HIIT and metabolic strength workouts--just not every single day. When I do Bodyshred with P90X2, I will only do 3 Bodyshreds a week--not 6! I have been pushing myself hard this month and I am very ready for March which will let me take it down a notch.
 
Sunday's workout was Afterburn. Monday's workout -- Athletic Training legs. Today I had to rest. Serious DOMS in my legs. I felt soreness
in my various areas of my legs (quads) , hips and glutes that I haven't felt in a long time. My body needed the rest, but I love the way it feels.
 
ElaineP said:
This morning I did KCM home gym intervals using my bike and own music. I find Kelly's music not very motivating, so I put my iPod on and ear buds in. I just watch Sam. She walks when they are getting ready to do the weight segments.
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Well done Elaine, I have this KCM dvd and I need to do it.
would you mind sharing how you managed your workout session using the bike.
Bike is the only machine I have at home. I am not intending to add a treadmill.
 
Today's workout was RwH Hiit Circuit lower body plus abs.:):)
This time I knew what was coming so no pausing. oh boy.
I need to master the curtesy lunge for heavy loads.

Loved wide stance deadlift with Barbell. We do not get to do that one often.

As a plyo lover and a moderate to heavy enthusiast for leg, this is right up my alley;)
Cathe has truly met our demand through our suggestion. I am grateful:)
 
Today was KCM's Shape Up, workouts 1 and 2, and Lindsay Brin's Core Strength.

There was snow mania down here in the Deep South, but all we got in my area was a depressing, cold rain.
 
This morning was Tapout 2 Drench XT. An intense cardio workout, but I did not like it. Planned doubles Max Out Strength.

Nathalie--I know you didn't ask me but I have done KCM's Home Gym Intervals on my bike. The workout is set up so you alternate strength intervals with cardio intervals on whatever cardio workout equipment you have at home. KCM is on a treadmill and she has crew members on stationary bikes and ellipitcals. I have actually reviewed that workout here. If you're interested in more info.

And I have been doing wide stance deadlifts all month! You should revisit STS Total Body. It has power deadlifts, straight leg deadlifts and wide leg deadlifts--all in one workout. I think that is my favorite total body workout. My legs are always fried by the end.

Jodi--we have been getting snow here in OK--but so far not enough for a snow day. )o: Well, the kids get out of school, but so far all my work place has done is send us home early on Monday and have us come in 2 hours late on Tuesday. We're supposed to have another storm moving in tonight or tomorrow.
 
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BTW--I have suddenly become obsessed with creating a "plug and play" rotation for long term. Right now my rotations for the next few months are all about trying all of my new workouts, but when that ends I want something that I can use long term. Something I can use all of my wokrouts with--I just plug them in. Here is what I am thinking--tell me what you think:

Monday: Split series upper body
Tuesday: Lower body with plyometrics
Wednesday: Split series upper body
Thursday: Lower Body (or metabolic--depending on what I chose for Saturday's workout)
Friday: kickboxing
Saturday: All Upper body or a total body workout
Sunday: rest

For doubles I will do 2 HIIT workouts a week, some flexbility/yoga and body weight workouts.

Then I will break things up every 3 weeks with a week of metabolic/lighter weight workouts.
 
Nathalie, like Jen said , the workout is designed to use any piece of cardio equipment. I use my outdoor bike on a trainer. Sometimes I do sprints with little resistance, sometimes more resistance for hills, and sometimes a lot of resistance to do standing hills. It just depends on my energy and mood.

This morning I did RWH Back, shoulders, biceps. I did the premix that said core instead of finishers.I have to say this is the first time I was disappointed with RWH. I thought by the description I would be doing a core exercise where a finisher would be, but you actually do a core exercise at the end of each body part and the very first core exercise is missing one side.

Jen, I like your rotation idea. It's very similar to what I've been doing.
 
Well just as I suspected, I did not get time to do any working out while I was out of town for work. Oh well--that just means I got two days of rest this week instead of my usual one. Today I was back at it though! I did STS Meso 2, Week 1 Back and Biceps. Felt so good to get back to my regular schedule. :)
 
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