Crosstraining for the Hardcore Series ?

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jordan

Cathlete
Hi All,

With all the updates about the new workouts, there has been alot of buzz about getting ready. I know that some people are pumping up & some are challenging their cardio with heart thumping routines. Some are in denial, they are buying Cathe's outfits hoping that the spirit of Cathe will propel them (insert flying smiley with 100lb. BB here) to be the best. Then there is me. After looking at the details of the new series & taking my goals into consideration, I have started planning my workouts. I'm still working things out but I think that I'm going to train in a different direction than my HC rotations. I want to shock my system at the start and make impovements throughout. I know that I will be using the HC series for a while and don't want my body to plateau to fast.

What type of training will you do prior to the HC release?

Thanks for sharing,
jordan
 
Hi I am one of those who are buying the Cathe`s outfits. The Cathe`s spirit is not on the outfits. They are very beautiful and that`s why I have bought a few clothes . Cathe uses them and it is a guarantee of quality too. I am training hard, of course.I am doing the august rotation using the hi/low of MIC to substitute the 20 minutes of run. I have seen great improvements in my cardio capacity with the interval workouts as IMAX 1 and 2 and hard workouts as MIC or the cardio premix in bootcamp .Hope this helps. Have a great weekend.





Mariángeles a spanish terminator junkie. :) :)
 
Hi Stayfit,

I realize many things motivate people to workout. For me (besides a good workout) it is the music. When I worked out in the gym, the same things didn't affect my workouts. Good shoes are also important to me. I didn't mean anything bad about the workout clothes, I was just adding levity (or I guess I should say my attempt at levity):D. My apologies. I hope you like both orders.

jordan
 
Jordan , I have to admit that there is something fanatic in buying the Hardcore clothes. But the clothes are wonderful too. You are right.Many things motivates people to workout. I usually workout with the pant of my piyama and a t-shirt. I thought it was the chance to buy an outfit.I look better now, not like Cathe of course, but better. Have a great weekend.Excuse me if I don't have understood your levity.





Mariángeles a spanish terminator junkie.



:) :)
 
I'm crosstraining by only doing one workout on Saturdays and forum-hopping during the afternoon.... So I think I'm close to Jordan's plan - I can overtrain quite easily. I would hate to be injured or burned out when the CDs arrive. So I'm being rather mellow through the holidays and will take the "shock my system" approach.
 
RE: Crosstraining for the Hardcore Series - FirmDancer

Hi FirmDancer,

You're gonna get me in sooo much trouble with the fitness Goddess. I said that I was going to shock my system with a change in rotation-endurance or circuit training- not short circuit training.

I don't want to have to go to your house the day after and lift you out of bed because you are in an advance stage of DOMS. Try to fit in a little more workout time during this busy season.

1. Walk as much as possible- no elevators or perfect parking spaces (getting mugged dosen't count as a kickbox workout, so be very careful & stay safe).

2. Sit on your stability ball while you're surfing those forums.

3. Do at least 10-15 min of wt work- good time to try one body part/day.

4. Try to get some flexability training in at the end of the day- it's great for preping those muscles for HC and it will relax you during this busy time.

5. Put your dancing shoes on at that next holiday party
:+ and get a good cardio workout.

6. Eat everything in moderation :9 .

7. Have fun, Oh & don't overdue, I wouldn't want you to miss that first day of the HARDCORE workouts }( .

jordan
 
RE: Crosstraining for the Hardcore Series - FirmDancer

Hi starlight6,

*sigh*.... Looks like I'm gonna be like the fitness Santa in January, (she said with a wishful gleem in her eyes :7 ). Going house to house to LIFT your aching bodies out of bed after your first encounters with the HC series. And don't forget the pain of getting off the pot, I'm not going there, you are own your own. Guess, I'll have to work on an upper body rotation. And squats, so I can use proper body mechanics and lift with my legs. Maybe since Cathe will be all caught up with her work, I'll just have to take her along as an elf.

Don't eat too much :eek:,
jordan
 
RE: Crosstraining for the Hardcore Series - FirmDancer

I'm alittle worried b/c I got what I think was the flu and was unable to workout for over 3 weeks. I lost 8 lbs but I'm sure it included some muscle. I am just starting my workouts again and I hope I will be in good enough shape when the HC's arrive. I tried to do Power Hour last week and could only do about 30 minutes. My heart felt like it was beating too fast and my hands were trembling. This rotation/week is better--So far Fri-C&W, Sat-LL and Sun-3 miles intervals on the treadmill. I may do PUB today if I feel brave otherwise more cardio. :) /karen
 
RE: Crosstraining for the Hardcore Series ?

Hi Karen,

I hope that you get to feeling back to your normal self real soon. I wouldn't worry too much, muscle has memory. Take your weight workouts at your own pace and make sure that you can workout with proper form. You will get stronger as your body heals. Your workouts for this weekend sound like you are well on the way to recovery. Don't forget to get plenty of rest and lots of fluids. Thanks for sharing.

Your friend in fitness,
jordan
 
RE: Crosstraining for the Hardcore Series ?

I'm one of those who is working her tail off to try to get ready! However, the holidays are SO darn busy that my workouts this week have been abbreviated versions. Not too short, however. 45-55 min of workout. Still, I HATE to shorten them right now. Exactly what I'm doing is 2 days all cardio, 2 days circuit and 2 days all weights, 6 days/week.

Today was muscle endurance...I'm always glad when that one is over. ;o) I had to skip part of it, so I skipped shoulders and one leg press to shorten it just a bit. I did KPC yesterday w/ weights, so I got them worked well yesterday.
 
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