DRILL MAX QUESTION

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momoftfft

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I did Drill Max for the second time today...had no idea the first time how intense it was, but kept up well. A couple questions.

1. Is "C.D." the "beginner" in the program, so I could follow her form when I have trouble?

2. I think it is in the first drill, when Cathe is doing side-to-side skates she starts the width of the step, then widens. During this portion "C.D." is really bending forward, almost as if she is trying to touch the step. Cathe and others are more erect in their posture. Which is correct...?

3. Does anyone else feel nauseous when they lie on the stability ball to do exercises?

4. The segment that has the "dive bomber push-ups"- I think that's what they're called. You are also doing- are they called "core push-ups," where you push up with alternating legs pulled up- reminds me of a frog. My question is, Cathe seems to get that bent knee almost to her elbow. I can do a push-up with alternating leg off the floor and bent like that, but not nearly as far toward my elbow as that. Is it still effective? I am struggling to "get" this exercise.

5. Nutrition question- my "usual" breakfast of whole grain english muffin with peanut butter doesn't seem to be enough to power me through this workout...I was OUT of reserves by the 5th drill and the 6th I completed but it was SAD! Anyone else find they need extra nutrition for this one?

Thanks!
 
To answer a few of your questions:

1. "C.D.", otherwise known as Cedie has been with Cathe since the beginning. As far as her being a "beginner" in the sense that she is showing modifications, I don't think this is true either. I cannot recall for sure, but I don't think this video shows modifications. I think in general Cathe states what the modification could be, but the entire crew does the harder version.

2. I always felt that Cedie's form on this part is not as good as it should be. In other videos as well, she kind of dips down a little when she does skates. Follow Cathe's form, keeping chest lifted.

4. Those pushups are killer. I also cannot get my knee up to where Cathe's is, espcially at her pace. I would say if you are maintaining good form, it is still effective.

Hope this helps.

Run_to_step
 
hello.
1. cedee is definitely not a beginner. I'm pretty sure that if she was Cathe would mention it in the begining of the video. I noticed all of the differences too but I'm pretty sure that it wasn't a planned thing.

3 Your nauseaous feeling could be due to a change in your equilibrium. I get dizzy sometimes when I stand up to quickly. Also I make sure that I have eatten at least 1 to 2 hours before I workout so my belly doesn't feel full when I'm lying down on it. I don't think that you have to wait that long, . . I think that the reccomended is 30 mintues but that just might help you.

4. Bomber push ups are killer. Remember Cathe and the girls are pro's at this and just like she recommends you lifting and working out at your own pace and lifting weights that are right for you, . .you need to work up to being able to get your elbow and knee together. Form is everything so don't push yourself to much that you are compromising your form.

5. I'm not surprised that your breakfast doesn't get you far. That isn't much. Check out this site.
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/fitn...ultimedia/data/1130272109023.xml&catref=ftn20
It tells you what your reccommended number of calories should be, . while taking into account your weight, height, age, and exercise level. Cathe videos are tough and challenging and you need to fuel your body enough to keep up with them to get stronger. I know it sounds weird but to loose weight you need to eat. You want to make sure your muscles are fueled, . . because when you get to the point where you are so hungry your stomach is growling you start to burn muscle and you want to keep the muscle burn the fat. Here is another great site.
http://www.eatcleandiet.com/Default.aspx

Good, . luck. Hope this helps. Those bomber push ups are hard!!!
 
Agreeing with everyone else and also to say that each of us will have a form that is acceptable but perhaps a bit different. Sometimes I follow Cathe, sometimes I look at the others to see what their form is like. So within certain parameters, form can vary.
 
do you guys consider this workout a weight workout and so it on your weight training days? i'm confused when to do it since its both
 
Thanks to everyone for your experienced feedback. I modify when necessary but liek to know if my form is good!

Havea GREAT day!
 
Hi Momoftfft! I just wanted to add that I have issues when I have to have my stomach area on the ball. That pressure ALWAYS makes me feel sick, whether or not I have food in my stomach. I just can't do it. I don't have a problem when my pelvis or lower is on the ball. If you're having sick feelings on the ball in general, I agree with the above poster about sudden elevation changes. You may need to pause the workout and get your heart rate down a bit before attempting it.

Carolyn :)
 
HOLY SMOKES, LISELLE! I come in at 2486 calories a day...It's funny that your reaction was that my breakfast doesn't get me far, which I didn't take as criciticm, it just struck me as funny...the reason I eat that for breakfast is that I can make it until lunch if I have to! I have young children and don't always get to eat/work out/etc. when I think I will!

The other site, eat clean diet? I just got that book from Amazon today! I love nutrition information! Thanks again!
 
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