Letswork and CMoroney
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How exciting!
To see a post directed at me. I'm so flattered.
My "rotation" isn't gospel by any means. I mix it up depending on my mood and muscle soreness. Mostly, I've been enjoying the new series, but continue to use other Cathe tapes every once in a while to keep things fresh. I always try to hit the muscles like this in the course of a week...
Upper Body (CTX Upper/Pyramid Upper/MIS Upper or if short on time BodyMax Upper)
Lower Body (Pyramid Lower/PS Legs & Abs/Leaner Legs)
TOUGH Cardio (insert whatever you'd like...I use Imax 1 or 2/Cardio Kicks/MIC or if short on time...a CTX cardio segment)
OFF
Circuit Workout (Body Max/Circuit Max/C&W/Boot Camp)
Total Body Endurance (Power Hour or Muscle Endurance)
Run at the gym for 45 minutes (intervals usually)
I keep a calendar in my workout room where I post exactly what tapes I've done and with what weight. That has really been a great motivator to keep things going, keep the weights going up and change it around when necessary.
In terms of my core development, I think that Cathe's planks and the new Intensity Series ab sections are utterly OUTSTANDING. I've been working them HARD and sneaking in extra Ab Hits workouts during the week before I go to bed. It's made a world of difference and I'm actually starting to see DEFINITION in my middle.
What truly has made the difference is my intensity level with every single workout. Since I'm taking precious time away from being with my baby and husband, I've taken that hour very seriously and work as hard as I possibly can with each and every rep, jump, squat, crunch, etc.
Hope this helps. I'm thrilled you asked.
To see a post directed at me. I'm so flattered.
My "rotation" isn't gospel by any means. I mix it up depending on my mood and muscle soreness. Mostly, I've been enjoying the new series, but continue to use other Cathe tapes every once in a while to keep things fresh. I always try to hit the muscles like this in the course of a week...
Upper Body (CTX Upper/Pyramid Upper/MIS Upper or if short on time BodyMax Upper)
Lower Body (Pyramid Lower/PS Legs & Abs/Leaner Legs)
TOUGH Cardio (insert whatever you'd like...I use Imax 1 or 2/Cardio Kicks/MIC or if short on time...a CTX cardio segment)
OFF
Circuit Workout (Body Max/Circuit Max/C&W/Boot Camp)
Total Body Endurance (Power Hour or Muscle Endurance)
Run at the gym for 45 minutes (intervals usually)
I keep a calendar in my workout room where I post exactly what tapes I've done and with what weight. That has really been a great motivator to keep things going, keep the weights going up and change it around when necessary.
In terms of my core development, I think that Cathe's planks and the new Intensity Series ab sections are utterly OUTSTANDING. I've been working them HARD and sneaking in extra Ab Hits workouts during the week before I go to bed. It's made a world of difference and I'm actually starting to see DEFINITION in my middle.
What truly has made the difference is my intensity level with every single workout. Since I'm taking precious time away from being with my baby and husband, I've taken that hour very seriously and work as hard as I possibly can with each and every rep, jump, squat, crunch, etc.
Hope this helps. I'm thrilled you asked.
Jillybean,
This is the first time I actually incorporated a rotaions system. I have liked it quite well and have seen good results. The problem is now that I have the Terminato DVD I am now going to try to work that in as well. All these workout decisions can be grueling.
MONDAY
IMAX2 & MUSCLE ENDURANCE
TUESDAY
BOOT CAMP
WEDNESDAY
LOWER BODY PYRAMID
THURSDAY
UPPERBODY PYRAMID
FRIDAY
BOOT CAMP
SATURDAY
IMAX2 & LOWER BODY PYRAMID
SUNDAY
BODY MAX & CARDIO & WEIGHT
Last but not least, I do my abs everday with Cathes new series. I have beenn doing C & W and UBP. Which takes about 20 minutes. Of course there is ab work in Boot Camp and Muscle Endurance, too. But I have found this core work has been phenomenal as far as my abs go.
Yes, I know I do not have a rest day - oh well -
I might switch for a while and replace BC with the gauntlet and the IMAX2 with IMAX EXTREME and since those have alot of C& W I thought I would just do UBP on Sunday too with Body Max.
Please note I do not do all of Body Max just the step portion and the intervals - since C & W seemed to be all upper body weight work.
As to your poll on which ab work is the best - well they are all good. BC is good but broken up - I guess I can't imagine doing that segment all as one. Does anyone know if that is possible on the BC DVD? That would be an awesome ab workout.
I am now able to do the stability ball ab workout without any modifications. It took about a week of diligent, sweating, grueling work. I told myself I was going to get that if it killed me. That is a real challenging workout!
Thanks,
Cheryl
This is the first time I actually incorporated a rotaions system. I have liked it quite well and have seen good results. The problem is now that I have the Terminato DVD I am now going to try to work that in as well. All these workout decisions can be grueling.
MONDAY
IMAX2 & MUSCLE ENDURANCE
TUESDAY
BOOT CAMP
WEDNESDAY
LOWER BODY PYRAMID
THURSDAY
UPPERBODY PYRAMID
FRIDAY
BOOT CAMP
SATURDAY
IMAX2 & LOWER BODY PYRAMID
SUNDAY
BODY MAX & CARDIO & WEIGHT
Last but not least, I do my abs everday with Cathes new series. I have beenn doing C & W and UBP. Which takes about 20 minutes. Of course there is ab work in Boot Camp and Muscle Endurance, too. But I have found this core work has been phenomenal as far as my abs go.
Yes, I know I do not have a rest day - oh well -
I might switch for a while and replace BC with the gauntlet and the IMAX2 with IMAX EXTREME and since those have alot of C& W I thought I would just do UBP on Sunday too with Body Max.
Please note I do not do all of Body Max just the step portion and the intervals - since C & W seemed to be all upper body weight work.
As to your poll on which ab work is the best - well they are all good. BC is good but broken up - I guess I can't imagine doing that segment all as one. Does anyone know if that is possible on the BC DVD? That would be an awesome ab workout.
I am now able to do the stability ball ab workout without any modifications. It took about a week of diligent, sweating, grueling work. I told myself I was going to get that if it killed me. That is a real challenging workout!
Thanks,
Cheryl
jillybean
Cathlete
Thanks for the rotation! I won't preach about the no rest days but, I do think you should take one. Anyway - you can do all of the core segments back to back on the Boot Camp DVD. You can do all of the workout without core also so that it goes cardio, lower, upper, cardio, lower, upper, etc. for 8 cycles. I can't wait to try it. I just did my first Intensity Series video - Muscle Endurance and that 8 lb. med ball really made it that ab work a challenge! Thanks for inspiring me Cheryl!