kurliegrl7
New Member
NOTE: I recently posted this on another website board, just thought I would try to get some more great help here!!!!!
Hello all,
I am new to this board but not new to fitness at all! I have run cross-country and track for the past four years and I know what it means to truly work hard and work until you feel like dying! All even admit sometimes I have been known to over do it (summer conditioning I ran 70 plus miles a week, yikes!!) but I truly love working out and being in shape! However, I think for the years I ran so much I need to take a break mentally and physically. I might have run myself out. I would really like to start gaining some strenght and toning (something long distance running doesn't give you!). I still do really love intense cardio, but I can't afford to join a gym (to bike or step). My question is if anyone could help me design a plan that would use the most challenging program's out there and a hefty rotation (say, hypothetically, that money is not an issue...I figure to pay the flat price for a video rather than monthly for a gym, the money will go a long way considering tapes can be used over and over). I really want the hardest options out there...cardio, but, abs, arms, legs, you name it, I'll do it...hehehe!!! I am actually hoping to loose a couple of pounds (just some winter padding and definitely lower my body fat percentage (muscle but not bulky). I would actually perfer dvd's, considering I am off to college next year with a labtop (has a dvd player in it!) . I figure they will be more compatible with my new moving around lifestyle. Most videos are converting over to dvd anyhow, right? Well, any other info or advice I would LOVE to hear. I have taken numerous kickboxing classes, yoga, bootcamp classes, etc. and I love a challenge (actually, I was asked to teach a class once, kind of scary!!). Am I getting too excited about the benefits of video workouts, or will they really transform my physique???
Thanks a lot!
p.s. I did some searches and came up with not a whole lot, but has anyone done the Power90 program?? I saw an infomercial but not sure if its a scam....just curious? THanks
Hello all,
I am new to this board but not new to fitness at all! I have run cross-country and track for the past four years and I know what it means to truly work hard and work until you feel like dying! All even admit sometimes I have been known to over do it (summer conditioning I ran 70 plus miles a week, yikes!!) but I truly love working out and being in shape! However, I think for the years I ran so much I need to take a break mentally and physically. I might have run myself out. I would really like to start gaining some strenght and toning (something long distance running doesn't give you!). I still do really love intense cardio, but I can't afford to join a gym (to bike or step). My question is if anyone could help me design a plan that would use the most challenging program's out there and a hefty rotation (say, hypothetically, that money is not an issue...I figure to pay the flat price for a video rather than monthly for a gym, the money will go a long way considering tapes can be used over and over). I really want the hardest options out there...cardio, but, abs, arms, legs, you name it, I'll do it...hehehe!!! I am actually hoping to loose a couple of pounds (just some winter padding and definitely lower my body fat percentage (muscle but not bulky). I would actually perfer dvd's, considering I am off to college next year with a labtop (has a dvd player in it!) . I figure they will be more compatible with my new moving around lifestyle. Most videos are converting over to dvd anyhow, right? Well, any other info or advice I would LOVE to hear. I have taken numerous kickboxing classes, yoga, bootcamp classes, etc. and I love a challenge (actually, I was asked to teach a class once, kind of scary!!). Am I getting too excited about the benefits of video workouts, or will they really transform my physique???
Thanks a lot!
p.s. I did some searches and came up with not a whole lot, but has anyone done the Power90 program?? I saw an infomercial but not sure if its a scam....just curious? THanks