Okay, I've actually done some real work, so I can take a break now and chat
Wendymin72 – So, did you make it all the way through PowerMax? And you have the dvd do you? If you find the PowerMax choreography to be challenging, then the next workout I suggest you attempt is StepFit, rather than StepWorks. SW has a very fast beat, compared to PM and SF, and the choreography is even more complex than PM (but fun, once you get it all down). SF is less intense than PM, even, so might be a better workout for you as you progress further. Might have to modify those flying angels, though, because I imagine it would be hard to balance with a small ball on your belly! I’m glad you’re ahead of me, because you’re making me think of these things in advance. Oh, and she’s got a line in SF that goes something like “Keep it up, Tootsie-Pops!” It floored me the first time I heard it, and I had to rewind three times to make sure I heard correctly. Ooh, and I just remembered! You were looking for some good stretching – SF has an 8 minute stretch segment at the very end. It is her best stretching segment of all her workouts; you might find it helps until you get Stretch Max (have you ordered it?). We don’t have Target in Canada. What things do you like to buy there?
Lisa – the dvd of CTX Upper Body Split is identical to the tapes. On the two-dvd set of CTX Express, each upper body segment that is tacked onto the end of each cardio workout is identical to the Upper Body Split premix that is found on the second dvd. So, whether you are using the tapes, individual workouts, or the dvd premixes, you get the same thing. The tricep pushups are included, but the plank work for the back are included with the ab segments. BTW, did I miss something somewhere? What or who is your “one” child? An actual child, a pet, or a husband? I told the girls that telling a store employee was the right thing to do. That perked them up some, and my daughter told me, “Oh yes Mommy I told lots of people! Lots and lots of people!!! But I didn’t talk to any strangers!” Doh.
Jes – Why such a poor sleep last night? Good luck with ME! You’ve already managed to clean your entire house?? Are you a super-fast robot? And yes, you are spicy, I won’t disagree with that!! You’re doing some very intense workouts these days! You go girl! (And Jes, don’t try and deny that you’re pregnant – you know you’re just embarrassed to admit it because you haven’t married the father yet. Once you figure out who that is, we all know you will do the right thing and get married).
Sandy – I’m glad you got over that nasty bout of whatever it was! That sounded horrible! And the couple of bites of pancakes I had were indeed very yummy. I’m more than happy to have a couple of bites of food like that, then eat my own regular breakfast. Too much of a breakfast like that really leaves me feeling blechy for the rest of the day, so I taste, enjoy, then eat the stuff that actually fuels my body properly. It’s amazing how food can affect mood and energy levels, isn’t it? Perhaps you also need to get yourself rehydrated after all the expulsion of fluids? I intend to get caught up in my personal emails a bit later on today.
Carole – I ‘m glad your hamstring isn’t injured from the fall. How’s your running feeling after your post-marathon break?
Wendybdh – I know what you mean about the man doing the yoga thing. It’s not my favourite, either. There’s something about him sitting there telling these nubile young women what to do that reeks of sordid cultiness. I’ve been looking for different yoga workouts that suit my needs for years, but so far I haven’t found any. Until that day comes, this is the best that I can find. I find these ones a bit too easy, but then find others require more exertion than I want to make on a “rest” day. I tell you, I am more than ready for Stretch Max!!!!! What else did you do with SH Shoulders y-day?
Annette – you can’t underestimate the value of a good shoe! Glad you found a pair that seems to be working for you!
Susan – I agree with you on the MODA outfits! MIS is my least favourite weight workout of hers, so I don’t do it often. It’s just, well, boring, especially the lower body training. She’s become so creative in her recent workouts that I have a hard time trying to find a reason to do MIS. Having said that, I still do it on occasion, and always feels completely worked out when finished.
Katie – oh dear!! I hope she’s feeling better really soon!
I’m going to reply to my personal emails this evening.
Have a good day, everyone!
Sandra
