OK. The hammies are hollerin'!
GS: Legs packs a whollop!
Today needs to be intense cardio to replace my run. I'm thinking about Amy Bento's Hi-Low Knockout.
Wendy--Well, we can limp around together today.
It's funny--my quads are just fine, even though they were screaming during the workout. Only the hamstrings are sore (and glutes).How do you reply with a quote but only
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Lori--I can't imagine doing a run and THEN one of Cathe's HiiTs. You must be in amazing cardio shape, girl. I'm working on it, and I think the magic bullet to getting back to the weight & body fat I'm aiming for. My legs . . . sometimes I feel it's a love/hate relationship. I will NEVER have skinny legs--just not built that way. But even though they tend toward thick at the top, they respond WELL to training and don't overbulk. When I'm in peak shape, I've even gotten compliments from college-age gals on my legs. But it takes work. And truth be told, I HATE working legs. Low-ends make me want to cry!
Diana--Sorry about the possibility of more foot surgery. I'm with Wendy . . . you must be tough on your feet, girl! I love GS Legs, too. I can finally do the stability ball work. When I started, the limiting factor was my knees. I didn't have enough strength in my stabilizing muscles, and so my KNEES were killing me on the roll ins. I'm so thrilled to actually be able to concentrate on hamstrings and glutes now! DH has one sister in Denver and one in Grand Junction. We tend to congregate in Grand Junction 'cause she has more kids and a bigger house. Yes, I was on the 2007 RT, but there weren't 2 that year, just one. It was the one that sold out in 3 minutes. I actually have a great story on that because DH signed me up without my knowing it. I was out of the country, he signed me up, and it was amazing because the trip sold out so fast. He was a hero!
And, just an extra note to everyone about the Gym Styles. I had to spend an extended time in the States at one point, by surprise, and without my Cathe DVDs. I did have access to a gym, though. Banslug watched all the Gym Styles and did a comprehensive breakdown for me of the workouts, reps, sets and all the details. That was my leg workout for 3 months at one point, but without the DVD.
Laura--South of Montgomery? I don't really know my AL geography, but my aunt is in Huntsville. I grew up in AR and we stay in TX when we're home, so I understand "Humidity" (with a Capital H!). I also understand parkas at night and shorts the next day. You never know how to dress when you get up!
It's one nice thing about our weather here . . . pretty stable! (Though that can get boring.) Glad you're well enough to create some serious DOMS! Hope your power-walk can help work it out.
OK. So Walgreens is the secret to Miss Wendy's DVD collection. I'll have to keep my eye out when I'm home in a few weeks!