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Hi everyone,

I did I did Sydney Cummings Elev8 D3 30 Min UB Push + Tabata Cardio + bonus 10 Min HiiT cardio.
I decided to do the entire 8 week program from Sydney, maybe I will mix Cathe's workout in. So far, I am like her daily workouts.

That's it for me today. Have a great day and workout, everyone.
 
Quick check in and I will come back in awhile. I just finished my workout and am kind of late since I was not much in the mood for a workout and had a hard time choosing. I did YouTube Jessica Smith Straight Up Strength Training and yes, on this one she did use 20# dumbbells along with 10#, 36 minutes actual (44 for writing the moves down) 604 steps, 96/136 heart rate, 100 calories. I also did a workout I had on Amazon Prime, Jessica Smith Cardio Abs, 26 minutes, heart rate 126/156, 138 calories, 2,448 steps. I have only done this once before and was not thrilled with it. I am still not. It is pretty much boxing with some kicks and impact although she makes suggestions for non impact. Just not a fun workout. I was glad it was short because it seemed long and I kept looking at my watch. Maybe it was partly my mood. I did like the weight workout though. I seriously thought about skipping a workout as I was sitting at the computer this morning wanting to fall asleep.
Total time was 70 minutes, 3052 steps, 238 calories. Doesn't seem like much for what I did.
Straight Up Step
all moves are done for 12 reps but she says you can stop at 10reps
Starter
Side to side lunge passing a 10# dumbbell from hand to hand 12 reps
chops (swings like a kettlebell) 10# dumbbell 12 reps
repeat
Legs and Shoulders
Bulgarian Split squat right leg 20# dumbbells 12 reps
angled shoulder press toward the front 20# dumbbell 12 reps
Repeat both on left side
Bulgarian Split Squat right leg 20# dumbbells 12 reps
angled shoulder press 15# dumbbell(I lowered the weight here) 12 reps
repeat on left side
Chest and Back
deadlift/row 20# dumbbells 12 reps
floor for bench press 20# dumbbells 12 reps
repeat
Biceps and Triceps
Plie stance while doing biceps curls 10# dumbbells 12 reps
1 arm triceps kickbacks while in forward lunge position 10# dumbbells all on right then all on left 12 reps
repeat
Total Body Core
plank 1 arm press on wall alternating arms
bridge pushing in with heels and elbows on the floor
full sit up with hands behind the head
repeat
 
Diane - thank you. We had a lot of fun yesterday. Glad you liked Straight Up Strength Training. I like that one too. I am not a fan of Cardio Abs. Looks like you and I like the same JS workouts. Some of her workouts are are hit or miss. Before you buy any of Jessica's workouts let me know, I will let you know if you like it or not. I own all her workouts, wished I waited until I found an honest review on the workout. I guess, you live and learn. Great job anyway.

Doreen - nice job with your workout as well.
 
Belinda - I wish Sydney would publish the moves in her workouts. All the descriptions are similar but her workouts are good - I just have a hard time remembering which ones I thought I would like to go back to.

I did CL 197 Andvanced Step this morning. Fun workout and lots of steps!
 
Doreen - I can't remember the last time I have done one of her workouts? Must have been a long time. I can't remember all the descriptions that are similar. She seems to have a different style in workouts. So far, I like it. Who know I may get bored every soon, lol. Great job on your CL 197.

Diane - have a great workout today.
 
This morning I did Raw Kettlebells (44 min actual) 50 for writing and putting on my Gel hand wrap gloves, heart rate 113/173,169 calories, 1,279 steps. I also did Raw 5 day strength day 5 stretch, 36 minutes, 78/106 heart rate, 37 calories, 73 steps.
Raw Kettlebell is listed as a cardio work, but is also a strength workout. Kelyy uses a 20 and a30# kettlebells
I think this is all done 20 on 20 off timed.
4 rounds each move
rnd 1 kettlebell swings 20# 4X
rnd 2 scale deadlift 30# 4X
rnd 3 single arm swings 20# 4X
rnd 4 squat upright row 30# 4X
rnd 5 alternating kettlebell swings 20# 4X
break
rnd 6 1 arm bicep curl 20# kettlebell 4X ( I dropped to 15# last two X I have a hard time doing biceps with a kb
rnd 7 figure 8's 20# kettlebell 4 X
rnd 8 overhead triceps extension 20# kettlebsll 3X and dropped to 5# 4th (Kelly 3rd used 12# db and 4th kickbacks)
rnd 9 double swings 30# kettlebell 4X
rnd 10 1 arm row 30# kettlebell 4X
rnd 11 reverse lunge pass through 20# kettlebell 4X
rnd 12 planks hands on kettlebell horn 4#
 
Good morning,

Cathe Lite Cardio Party + Sydney UB Sculpt + Cardio is done.

Debbie - you are welcome. I agree, her workouts are so similar.

Diane - your KB workout looks great. Nicely done.

Doreen - have fun with your workout today. You sure getting lots of use out of CL.

Have a wonderful day and workout.
 
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I did Sydney UB Sculpt + cardio finisher this morning but instead of doing her cardio I switched to a Studio Sweat on Demand spin class on youtube and did the cycle for 20 mintues. SSOD always plays great music and this one was no different!
 
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Today I did Lite Cardio Party, 39 minutes, 217 calories, heart rate 133/176, 3,983 steps. I then did Coffey Fit Raw Core Moves, 25 minutes, 78 calories, heart rate 113/146, 211 steps. I finished with Jessica Smith Gentle Yoga chest and back, 22 minutes, 79/129 heart rate, 21 calories, 25 steps
Total time was 86 minutes, 316 calories, 4,219 steps.

Belinda, I was looking for low impact stuff to do this week. The kettlebell was good for low impact and she doesn't do overhead work other than the overhead triceps which she lowers the weight for and at the end does kickbacks instead. She said she was feeling it in the neck and that is why she just finished out with the kickbacks. She is good about changing it when needed and making suggestions.

Doreen, on SSOD, do you just pay for whatever you want to try?
 
Good morning,

Sydney 60 min Lean Legs and Strong Ab workout is done. I am done for today.

I will be back later to catch up on personals
 
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Diane - SSOD allows you to buy individual downloads of classes if you want. Otherwise its about $20/month to sign up for access to everything. If you want to try it out sign up for their emails and wait for a promotion. You can get about 1/2 off that way.

Belinda - How was the Sydney 60 Min lean legs this morning?

I did CL 283 breathless legs this morning. It was really fun!
 
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Quick check in. I have to pick up my youngest grandson from school for early release and his older brother is coming over to borrow my car so he can take his car to the shop again.
I did Coffey Fit Raw Cardio Overload version 2, 32 minutes, 147 calories, heart rate 118/153, 2,766 steps, wearing my 8# vest. I then did Raw Intervals #1 35 minutes, 169 calories, hert rate 127/155, 2,700 steps using 3# dumbbells. I finished with Step Boss Chair stretch, 17 minutes, 21 calories, 56 steps. Total time was 84 minutes,
333 calories, 5,522 steps
 
Doreen - it was good. She did 5 rounds,2 LB exercises followed by abs, done twice through. It was easy to modify. Time went by fast. She is different than Cathe I like her style.
 
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Doreen, thanks for the information for SSOD.

Belinda, I like doing really light weight workouts once in awhile. I used Kelly's with 2# today for the intervals workout. I got up with it in mind to do the cardio overload and it did not take me long to make up my mind on the interval workout that feels mostly cardio anyway.
 
Good morning,

Sydney Shredded Arms & Strong Glutes plus butt burner is done. I also did SBF Tabata.

Diane - the workout I did yesterday wasn't light weight. Glad you like doing light weights once in a while. I like SBF for light weight.

That's it for me for today. BBL!
 
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Dance party in the house today! I tried out Refit on Demand for this month. I did a dance workout this morning for 40 minutes. Its nothing to strenuous though there was once section where the arm moves were burning out my shoulders. I don't know if I will do to many of these - I probably should have just stuck with the Youtube stuff for free. But I got good step numbers and the music was fun!
 
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This morning I did Step Boss I Max 4, 45 minutes, heart rate 117 average, 154 max, 207 calories, 4,309 steps. I then did Kelly Coffey Body Design yoga and cooldown, 13 minutes, 37 calories followed by Jane Adams Gentle Yoga Morning Energy + an upper body stretch from Amazon Prime "Lumowell" 24 minutes, 26 calories, heart rate 82/124, 54 steps. Total time was 82 minutes, 270 calories, 4,363 steps. I did not get the steps for Body Design yoga as I forgot to start my watch. I just used a previous reading on MFP.

Belinda, I have found I need some lighter weight workouts so my joints and muscles can recover better.

Doreen, the workout was probably a nice change for fun. I have a Jessica Smith dance yoga or something like that saved on youtube. I keep thinking I will try it, but it is kind of long for a yoga workout. I am wondering though if it will be more like ballet moves or something.
 
Good morning,

Going to get a massage with my DD and DIL. We also will grab a bit to eat. I have done Refit on Demand. I liked it.

Diane - that makes sense to use lighter weights to give your muscles a break. JS dance yoga is more ballet moves. I don't like her ballet style workouts.

Have a great Sunday, everyone.
 
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