Pike Poll

[nancy324]

I'm in the Choice 3 category. :-(

 

[beemerjen]

Hello! Great poll. I'm very interested how people will vote! Myself I'm in category 3 mainly and then cat 2. I have tried over and over but can't seem to get there and then I fall off the ball and finish by sitting and watching Cathe and the gang do a few more. I'm going to keep trying though, I'd love to be a mistress of the universe!

 

[kathryn]

I modified these to "pikettes" when I found out that even one was beyond me. I basically just took the previous move up one step (instead of 10!). The difference between the previous move and the pikes reminds me of what one of my second-semester French students said to me about going from another instructor in first semester to my class for second semester: It's like going from first grade to 11th grade.

 

[Barbie]

I am now doing the stability ball work on its own. When I do it after the PUB, my arms are too tired to give me enough support to do more than a few pikes. When I'm fresh, this is much easier to accomplish, and I can keep up with Cathe. So, if you're having trouble, I recommend trying these exercises either before PUB or at another time. You'll be surprised at how much stronger you are when your arms aren't fried.

 

[sammismom]

That's a good idea to try them before PUB. After PUB my arms were fried and I almost fell on my face trying it. Great suggestion.

 

[kellib]

I keep my remote nearby so I can rewind when I fall off the ball. Usually from exhuastion - my arms are mush after the upper body training.

 

[nancy324]

Une bonne idee (??) Kathryn. I'll try to move gradually towards it by getting up just a bit more each time. Cuz I just can't do this move!!:-(

-Nancy

 

[FitnessGoddess]

Fell off the ball & twisted my back something awful. Couldn't stand up straight for 10 days, didn't even think about lifting a weight for 3 weeks! I'm all better now & want to try again--maybe next year.

 

[nancy324]

Deb-
Oh no!! Really? Didn't you just recently take Cathe's class in NJ or am I mixing you up with someone else? Hope you're feeling better!

 

[Marcia]

I didn't vote because there wasn't an option for "modified by putting ball further up my legs and not going up as far." For those of you who are scared or fall off, give it a try. I have only recently started working my core so I'm not strong enough. I feel my back swaying immediately. I thought I'd have to skip it completely but while I still can't keep up with Cathe, it helps and I know I'll be able to do them someday!!!


Marcia ;-)

 

[dani21496]

Great idea to do the ball work at the beginning of PUB. I had no problems whatsoever doing it this way.

Thanks!!

Danielle

 

[punky3333]

Ok, for all those who are able to do it......fork over some pics or video proof! hehe

I'd get you some video of me falling on my face, but its not a pretty sight!

 

[dani21496]

Day after PUB Pikes

The day after, boy am I hurting! My whole core, especially my obliques are sore to the max.

Danielle

 

[rhbrand]

I've actally done 4 I hope good form pikes. But only when I tacke PUB abs onto a pure cardio day.
I have not tried the pikes yet on the ball. The last time I did PUB I didn't have my ball yet. I'm gonna try it next week, heaven help me!

 

[APRYL]

I did 'em, but my ROM wasn't real huge. Boy, could I feel my lower abs the next day. Those are great!

Btw... I've been trying to spread out my leg work... One day I focus on plyos, another day floor work, and another day standing work. I've flip/flopped the floor work from PLB w/the abs from PUB and it works well for having more upper body strength (doing the pikes & planks while fresh) and for giving floor work more priority.

I LOVE these workouts!
Apryl

 

[redsunshyn]

I did them all but by no means do I consider myself Mistress of the Universe. I think that title is already held by Cathe.