M3 - WK 1

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tothemax

Cathlete
Disc 25 completed today and I like the slower pace and the set # of reps. The rest period didn't seem as long as they sound (3 mins) and I enjoyed having the time to get some nice long stretchs in between the sets, especially for the back.

This type of workout is perfect after recovery week. I wish I had used my barbell versus the dumbbells for bench presses. But all in all, it was a very effective workout. The push pull method really helps you concentrate on the move and I was really working to get to the 8th reps especially on the chest flys.
 
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agree!

I did the first meso 3 workout today too, and am FEELING IT in my back tonight! In a good way...I really like the push/pull method too and like how each meso is completely different. Scared to death of plyo legs on Tuesday though! eek!
 
I thought it would be 3 minutes, too, but really it's 3 minutes for that particular body part since we're using a push-pull method. I did Disk 25 today - it was nice! But I'm so sleepy....
 
disc 23? do you mean disc 25?
anyway, i did 25 today too. had to g a bit higher on my weights. go figure!
so, are ya'll doing plyo legs or squat rack? i want to try and do both, but not sure if that is gonna happen. kinda afraid all the jumpin' is gonna kill me.
cathy
 
I'm using both the squat rack legs and plyo legs. I need to train my legs twice a week, so one day is heavy and one day is plyo. I love the plyo legs workouts, and I've noticed that my calves are really benefiting from them. I have scrawny calves, and traditional weight training has never done much for them, but the plyo legs is helping a lot!
 
hey jan, i want to do that too, just not sure if my old body can handle it. how many jumps are in each segment of the plyos? and i cannot do tuck jumps. just can't do em.
my lower body needs lots of work too. being, fify, female, and short is 3 strikes against me. and my hips and inner thighs seem to be getting bigger as i do STS. and not w/muscle. it is jiggly fat. can't figure that out. my eating is not good, but it has not changed since is started STS. i thought i would burn calories like crazy w/these workouts. it is very discouraging.
cathy
 
I don't post often - hence my post number 2, but I finished with the whole series including M3. The plyo's were not as "high" impact as I first thought when I first started M3 and the ones that felt were too high I switched for another type of plyo. I took that from the STS guide. That was the easiest since you are going for 30 seconds or so for each plyo segment. Don't get discouraged Cathy, your intermuscular fat (sort of like the marbling you see in steak) will need to get used up first - then the extramuscular fat (the type that causes the "jiggles") will be used after the first is exhausted. It will take a little time, but keep it up, it will work. You will need to go back over your diet if nothing is happening with the STS. Modify the exercises if you need to - you are the only one that knows how your body feels at any point in an exercise program. I hope you don't mind the intrusion...
Rhesa
 
M3 Day 1

Muscles were shaking by the last sets, but I DID IT!!! :)

I needed every second of the rests and sometimes my pace was a bit slower than Cathe's. I'll be doing the weight vest version of legs--already have the barbell loaded for the first set of squats, even did a practice set after today's workout. Can hardly wait till Wednesday!
 
Drover - I agree with Rhesa. The plyo moves are very controlled, and slow enough that you don't feel like you're bouncing around out of control. Most of the plyo segments involve some type of jump, but I figure what is considered a "jump" is relevant to each person. I'm sure I don't jump as high as Cathe - I just jump high enough for it to challenge me. I'm sure you'll do fine, and I believe she does mention modifications for certain moves.
 
M3 Wk1

Maybe because I had a good recovery week or ate too much sweet potato pie for Easter but I felt very strong during the first half of this workout. :)I also like the push/pull method and the rest periods were just right for me. I took the time to do extra stretching.

Is anyone using a squat rack for squats ?
 
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I Survived Plyo Legs

What an awesome workout. I love everything about it. It was tough but I really enjoyed it. By working my legs twice a week in the cycle, I hope to see some great results. I can't wait to do the next workout.
 
I did disc 25 (Chest & Back) last night and hae a tightness above my shoulder blade that is bothering me, other than that, I loved the workout. Tonight I did disc 37, squat rack legs - my gluteus maximus is feeling extremely tight right now. When I ws doing the WU of the legs workout, I could feel the DOMS from disc 25 - my chest muscels were feeling that little bit of the arm movement!!

Great workouts Cathe!

Cheryl
 
Disc 37

Squat rack/weight vest legs today! Great choice for me, the weights were perfect though now I'm concerned I won't be able to lift heavier even if that is the purpose of STS. I will try, of course. My biggest problem was sleeping last night: I was so excited about doing this workout I didn't want to "waste" time sleeping :) Hope to make up for that tonight. Oh, and a lot of soreness was NOT delayed! Felt it almost immediately, all good. ;) Wonder how I'll feel in the morning?!

How is everyone else doing with this workout?
 
I did Legs 37 and wow those weights were heavy. I used both cathe-blue weighted vest, black 20# vest and BB to do the squats. The front squats surprised me because I really felt it in my gluts.:eek:
 
Jazcam said:
I did Legs 37 and wow those weights were heavy. I used both cathe-blue weighted vest, black 20# vest and BB to do the squats. The front squats surprised me because I really felt it in my gluts.:eek:
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I also felt it in my glutes the next morning. It was just on the outer side of the glutes and the back outer part of the thighs. It was right where Cathe said she was feeling it during the workout (the front squats). I do have some DOMS in my outer quads also.

Cheryl
 
for some strange reason i am not really feeling disc 37 in my bootie. my shoulders are hurtin' from the heavy weight. i had a bar pad on, but they really hurt anyway. any suggestions as to anything else that can be used for those heavy barbells?
cathy
 
I completed SBT - Disc 27. I was still feeling my arms from Disc 25 but was able to lift per the work out card except on the concentration curls - had to drop to 15. I lifted 30 lbs for the shoulder press a first for me since I don't have really good upper body strength. It will be interesting to see where I am after I have completed the cycle.
 
drover said:
for some strange reason i am not really feeling disc 37 in my bootie. my shoulders are hurtin' from the heavy weight. i had a bar pad on, but they really hurt anyway. any suggestions as to anything else that can be used for those heavy barbells?
cathy
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Do youn have a weight vest?
 
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