Power Hour-how many x's a week

[MRSchultz]

I did Power Hour last night for the first time and it kicked my butt!! Oh my gosh, those low end squats were killing me, but I'm sure they work because my legs were like jelly afterwards.

My question, though, how many days do I put inbetween workouts with PH?? Can I do it every other day or put two days between????

Thanks, Marcia

 

[jillybean]

I did PH on M,W,F and cardio on Sat,Tue,Th with rest on Sun. This rotation wore me out. Next time I might do it 2x's a week or cut down some of the cardio. But PH is just so darn fun!!!!

 

[susanz]

I currently do Power Hour 2x a week with Circuit Max once and Cathe's cardio on other days. This is my last week (#6) then I'm switching again. I feel so much stronger now then when I first started! I too love this workout - it sure makes ya sweat!
At the start of the video Cathe does say to do it 1-3 times per week. Stay strong! Susan

 

[willowe]

Hi Marcia,

I am just finishing an 8 week rotation with Power Hour and have been doing it 2 x per week and seen great results in my muscle definition (despite being nearly 30 weeks pregnant!).
I have used it in the following way:

Day One: Power Hour
Day Two: Cardio - 60 mins
Day Three: Cardio - 30 mins + CTX Biceps & Triceps
Day Four: Rest
Day Five: Power Hour
Day Six: Cardio - 60 mins
Day Seven: Cardio - 30 mins + Lower Body (ie CTX Power Circuit or any 30 min cardio + Leaner Legs/PS Standing or Floor legs).
Day Eight: Rest
Repeat from Day One.

As you can see, I don't/didn't follow a strict "7 day" rotation as I found I personally needed a rest day after 3 consecutive workouts. I chose to work my biceps/triceps/legs 3 times per week as these are the areas I feel need the most help. Despite gaining 21 "pregnancy pounds" so far, my thighs are measuring 1 inch smaller than before I was pregnant, and my arms have more definition than they've ever had and have slimmed down by 1 inch.

For me, the endurance based work in Power Hour has really helped to increase my stamina (ready for labour, LOL!) and improved my muscle definition immensely. I'm hoping once I've had the baby, all this hard work will help get me back in shape more quickly!
(sorry - probably sharing more info now than you were asking for!!)

Power Hour is the best ensurance based workout out there (IMHO) at the moment - that is until Cathe's new workouts come out, I'm sure! I know you will see great results doing it twice a week and amazing results if you are able to do it three times per week.

Good luck with whatever you decide and let us know how you get on!

Kaz.
Today Is The Tomorrow We Worried About Yesterday And All Is Well.

 

[likes2bfit]

RE: this is long

When I was new to the workout PH, I did it 3x per week with 3 cardio workouts in between. I did this for 6 weeks.

The second time I did it in a rotation, I did it 2x per week and fit in 5 cardio workouts.

The third time around,, I did PH 1x per week, with circuit max or body max 1x per week also and yoga sculpt as time permitted. I also had a total of 5 cardio workouts in this rotation.

If you are learning PH, I'd say do it 2-3x per week. If you are well aquainted with PH , I'd say 1-2 times per week.
The yoga sculpt tape, by Karen Voight goes well with this also.

Judy

Live by the golden rule: treat others as yourself

 

[briee]

Wow Kaz, I just had to say keep it up girl. 30 weeks pregnant. My baby is 6 months old and I can't say enough about continuing to work out. I did very little modifying for the pregnancy, was doing those squats with 30 pounds on the day of delivery and what an incredible delivery it was. I KNOW, because I had four tough ones and this was so much easier. Completely natural and very self controlled. I honestly thought those low end lunges are comparable to childbirth. Hope yours goes well too!!!

Briee

 

[Debra]

Kaz

A friend's tip for pregnant women is to make sure they do plenty of squats & plie's during pregnancy because they'll be doing them all day long with a newborn in arms. Looks like you're going to be well prepared!

That's a heck of workout routine you're doing!

Debra

 

[willowe]

RE: Kaz

Hi Briee & Debra,

Thank you for the encouragement!! I'm still really enjoying my workouts at the moment, but have faced some opposition from friends and family alike who are still under the misguided conception that I am somehow endangering myself and the baby by continuing to work out whilst pregnant! They mean well, but sometimes I find this frustrating!! I keep trying to tell them that the benefits of exercise are tremendous as far as having a healthy pregnancy is concerned. I am big enough(!) and sensible enough to listen to my body and adapt and modify as and how I need to. I actually feel stronger at the moment in terms of strength, fitness and stamina than at any time prior to becoming pregnant, and I credit this to doing regular exercise, particularly strength/endurance work.

Briee, sounds like you had a much better labour experience because you kept the exercise up! I know what you mean about those low-ends - they never seem to get any easier do they, no matter how many times you do the workout!

Debra - I think you are right about those squats and plies coming in handy once the baby is here! And that never-ending bicep section should come in handy too!!

Kaz.

Today Is The Tomorrow We Worried About Yesterday And All Is Well.