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heartymax
Cathlete
Jennifer----I took your advice and choose to do another short workout this morning. You are absolutely right----a short workout is better than no workout.
Toni--never heard of the Horizontal conditioning workouts. We have a 58 inch plasma in our basement and we love it. It seems big enough.
Natty---Well opinion of the new workout is that they are genius! I absolutely love them. They are not too high impact----but tough cardio. I am so glad that I have them. Your cousin's wedding dress was gorgeous. Bella was quite the cute flower girl too.
Stacie---hope you had fun hanging out on your birthday. Sorry to hear that their is still so much mix feelings about your ex. Sometimes it is hard being friends under the circumstances and sometimes it works out fine. It appears that you are still figuring that out. Glad to know that you are keeping your options open and enjoying other opportunities that are available to you.
Today's workout was Pyramid Down premix of PUB which is my favorite way to do this workout. I did only a couple of minutes of the ab sections.
Toni--never heard of the Horizontal conditioning workouts. We have a 58 inch plasma in our basement and we love it. It seems big enough.
Natty---Well opinion of the new workout is that they are genius! I absolutely love them. They are not too high impact----but tough cardio. I am so glad that I have them. Your cousin's wedding dress was gorgeous. Bella was quite the cute flower girl too.
Stacie---hope you had fun hanging out on your birthday. Sorry to hear that their is still so much mix feelings about your ex. Sometimes it is hard being friends under the circumstances and sometimes it works out fine. It appears that you are still figuring that out. Glad to know that you are keeping your options open and enjoying other opportunities that are available to you.
Today's workout was Pyramid Down premix of PUB which is my favorite way to do this workout. I did only a couple of minutes of the ab sections.
Jenniferlove
Cathlete
Good morning!
This morning I burned and gasped with To The Max; I stopped at the Core segment and then did the floor routine of Butts and Gutts. I should feel pretty good DOMS from that I guess it was almost a 60-min workout.
Tonight is the Fitness Challenge class, and then tomorrow I will look forward to an upperbody strength workout (with my pushup sets!).
Toni, that is great - concentrating on your form to protect your lower back It is important to think about that stuff. For example, I really have to stop and take specific actions to make sure my shoulders are back and down before I do any sort of shoulder work... otherwise my neck feels it. I've got the lower back thing down-pat now but the shoulders still require more practice.
I'm also looking at the Horizontal workouts. I looked at RushFit, too. Both look like great programs, but I am leaning towards Horizontal. Like you, spending more money on another workout program is the LAST thing I need to do right now. Maybe towards the end of the year.
Which thread did you read that talked about them? I'd like to take a peak. I can search on it, actually.
Heartymax I'm happy for you! You pushed yourself to do something instead of nothing and that had to make you feel accomplished and on point with your fitness! Way to work it!
Stacie, glad you like TriSets Upperbody! I love that workout and really don't mind the music. How did you feel afterwards? I know you're also doing RushFit and getting into Kettlebells so you might be sore from all that variety either way.
Glad you had a nice weekend, and I hope you get to enjoy moer time with your nephew before he leaves for Service. May God bless him!
I'm also glad you are going to enjoy a nice birthday dinner with a friend on Saturday. You deserve it, and you are allowed to have friends so don't feel guilty about not waiting around to be asked by your ex-boyfriend who seems like fire and ice
Tasha, I didn't realize that you already posted pictures; I must have just missed your post. I am looking forward to taking a look!
So glad you love LowMax (I saw your thumbs-up post) - the music is also one of my favorites! Of course I thought it was a bit complex at first, I mean, the backwards mambo threw me for a few loops! LOL! But it isn't too complex and it is so fun; it also is a great cardio/leg workout for sure!
By the way, ladies,
Turns out my mom is not coming to visit She fell and broke her wrist (unla) and is getting surgery Thursday. They want to insert a plate/screws to keep the wrist straight so it will heal properly. This is ironic because I had the same surgery years ago when I broke my radius (tripped over the step and fell on it during step aerobics). A year later they had to remove the place/screws because a tendon got caught on some of the hardware. So I am not happy that she needs this surgery but hopefully she will not have the trouble I did.
I told my dad that he could stay longer since Mom wasn't coming but he had already made arrangements to stay with his sister-in-law (her husband/his brother died in April so she will appreciate the company; I think it will do both of them some good, frankly, to talk remember him together).
Have an awesome day!
This morning I burned and gasped with To The Max; I stopped at the Core segment and then did the floor routine of Butts and Gutts. I should feel pretty good DOMS from that
I guess it was almost a 60-min workout.Tonight is the Fitness Challenge class, and then tomorrow I will look forward to an upperbody strength workout (with my pushup sets!).
Toni, that is great - concentrating on your form to protect your lower back
It is important to think about that stuff. For example, I really have to stop and take specific actions to make sure my shoulders are back and down before I do any sort of shoulder work... otherwise my neck feels it. I've got the lower back thing down-pat now but the shoulders still require more practice.I'm also looking at the Horizontal workouts. I looked at RushFit, too. Both look like great programs, but I am leaning towards Horizontal. Like you, spending more money on another workout program is the LAST thing I need to do right now. Maybe towards the end of the year.
Which thread did you read that talked about them? I'd like to take a peak. I can search on it, actually.
Heartymax I'm happy for you! You pushed yourself to do something instead of nothing and that had to make you feel accomplished and on point with your fitness! Way to work it!
Stacie, glad you like TriSets Upperbody! I love that workout and really don't mind the music. How did you feel afterwards? I know you're also doing RushFit and getting into Kettlebells so you might be sore from all that variety either way.
Glad you had a nice weekend, and I hope you get to enjoy moer time with your nephew before he leaves for Service. May God bless him!
I'm also glad you are going to enjoy a nice birthday dinner with a friend on Saturday. You deserve it, and you are allowed to have friends so don't feel guilty about not waiting around to be asked by your ex-boyfriend who seems like fire and ice
Tasha, I didn't realize that you already posted pictures; I must have just missed your post. I am looking forward to taking a look!
So glad you love LowMax (I saw your thumbs-up post) - the music is also one of my favorites! Of course I thought it was a bit complex at first, I mean, the backwards mambo threw me for a few loops! LOL! But it isn't too complex and it is so fun; it also is a great cardio/leg workout for sure!
By the way, ladies,
Turns out my mom is not coming to visit
She fell and broke her wrist (unla) and is getting surgery Thursday. They want to insert a plate/screws to keep the wrist straight so it will heal properly. This is ironic because I had the same surgery years ago when I broke my radius (tripped over the step and fell on it during step aerobics). A year later they had to remove the place/screws because a tendon got caught on some of the hardware. So I am not happy that she needs this surgery but hopefully she will not have the trouble I did.I told my dad that he could stay longer since Mom wasn't coming but he had already made arrangements to stay with his sister-in-law (her husband/his brother died in April so she will appreciate the company; I think it will do both of them some good, frankly, to talk remember him together).
Have an awesome day!
mini-natty
Cathlete
Good morning ladies
Gloomy day here. Raining and crappy out. I had a horrible sleep last night too, awake from 2:30-5:00 . I'm not sure why, I just woke and started thinking about stupid stuff really. I realized that when I ovulate, my symptoms mimic PMS ones, and that includes insomnia . Oy vay, why oh why do I have to get shafted 2X/month?
Yesterday's w/o was 4DS Upper Body premix (60min). As far as heavy weight training, you can't get any more perfect than that. I think it may be flawless, and for me to say that means a lot! My traps and chest are talkin' to me today .
Thanks gals for the pic compliments.
WARNING: for those interested in HC, if you talk to Colleen, she is the best enabler ever! You guys know that HC workouts are all plank, all the time right?
Jennifer
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I wish her a speedy recovery.
I'm sorry to hear about your wrist too. Did you mention it before? You are such a trooper though, getting back into step after an injury like that. There is one women here on the forum who broke her wrist too on the step.
You got me thinking about DOMS, is it absolutely a good sign if you get them vs if you never get them? If you are seeing results and don't get DOMS, I wouldn't worry too much. You know, if you are really craving leg/glute DOMS, are you interested in perhaps downloading a few STS ones? That might be the shock you need.
Stacie
Man, that situation with your nephew is a tough one. I would probably feel the same. I'm sorry you have to go through that.
Don't feel guilty about going out to dinner with another man! That's a good thing right? Even if you only "see" him a friend, who cares! Go enjoy your dinner and have fun. You never know.... Ya, I'm liberal like that .
I like the music is TBT too. I like rock/metal beats, so it's all good.
Toni
How is Super Sets? Is it a must in my collection?
How is your step daughter BTW? She is getting close now hun?
Heartymax
OMG pyramid down of PUB???? I have the download and can't do that premix with the blender cuz' it's an older workout .
Gloomy day here. Raining and crappy out
. I had a horrible sleep last night too, awake from 2:30-5:00 . I'm not sure why, I just woke and started thinking about stupid stuff really. I realized that when I ovulate, my symptoms mimic PMS ones, and that includes insomnia . Oy vay, why oh why do I have to get shafted 2X/month?Yesterday's w/o was 4DS Upper Body premix (60min). As far as heavy weight training, you can't get any more perfect than that. I think it may be flawless, and for me to say that means a lot! My traps and chest are talkin' to me today .
Thanks gals for the pic compliments
.WARNING: for those interested in HC, if you talk to Colleen, she is the best enabler ever! You guys know that HC workouts are all plank, all the time right?
Jennifer
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom
. I wish her a speedy recovery.I'm sorry to hear about your wrist too. Did you mention it before? You are such a trooper though, getting back into step after an injury like that. There is one women here on the forum who broke her wrist too on the step.
You got me thinking about DOMS, is it absolutely a good sign if you get them vs if you never get them? If you are seeing results and don't get DOMS, I wouldn't worry too much. You know, if you are really craving leg/glute DOMS, are you interested in perhaps downloading a few STS ones? That might be the shock you need
.Stacie
Man, that situation with your nephew is a tough one. I would probably feel the same
. I'm sorry you have to go through that.Don't feel guilty about going out to dinner with another man! That's a good thing right? Even if you only "see" him a friend, who cares! Go enjoy your dinner and have fun. You never know...
. Ya, I'm liberal like that .I like the music is TBT too. I like rock/metal beats, so it's all good
.Toni
How is Super Sets? Is it a must in my collection?
How is your step daughter BTW? She is getting close now hun?
Heartymax
OMG pyramid down of PUB????
I have the download and can't do that premix with the blender cuz' it's an older workout .
TRSTACIE
Cathlete
Good morning everyone! Last night I had a mojito and some fried ice cream for dinner as a little b-day celebration. I was hating that decision later on when I was doing RF: Stength and Endurance. I felt queasy throughout a good portion of that DVD. I did notice though that the cardio sections are feeling easier which is a good sign. I also was able to hold the iso squat the entire time which I couldn't do before. Something about that workout fries my legs...I always have DOMS in my thighs after that one. Maybe it's the air squats?
Thanks for the advice on the ex. Is is only dinner right? No harm in that...I know my ex wouldn't like it if he knew but then again he would know if he was talking to me. I guess it's tough cookies for him -- he'll just have to be mad about it if he ever comes back around.
I was able to get the afternoon off to spend with my nephew. I think we will grab some sushi and then maybe spend the afternoon downtown or at Dave and Buster's. My sister and all the kids are coming up tonight. I am NOT looking forward to that because the kids don't really have set bed times and my son has school tomorrow! Plus, my brother-in-law freaks out sometimes it gets pretty stressful with him complaining about the dog or laying into my sister about something. Keep your fingers cross that it will go well.
Toni
I have been looking into HC as well since there were several threads about it. I know my core is my worst area. If you get them, let us know what you think about them! They are on the lower end of my wish list right now unless I find a good deal on them somewhere.
I forgot to mention...a Sears outlet store opened up by me and they have sorts of electronics, appliances, mattresses, rugs, exercise equipment and clothing there for half off or more. If you guys decide to go for the new TV, you might want to look there first. I think it's all the stuff that just didn't sell in the stores for some reason. Great deals though!
Jennifer
Wow about the wrist! I had no idea that had happened. I hope your mom is ok. It seems like despite all the setbacks you have had the past couple of years you always come back stronger than ever! To be honest, I know it's pretty easy to stumble over the step. I have slid off a few times as well because my foot didn't catch right -- it's way too easy to do! I hope you have a nice visit with your dad anyway.
HeartyMax
with everyone doing PUB, it's making me want to break it out as well! Maybe on Friday...
Natasha
Sorry to hear about the sleep problems...there is nothing worse than that. I feel for you because I often have sleep issues as well. Lately, I have been having nightmares and I wake up exhausted some times. I hope this get better for you soon.
I haven't tried the 4DS upper body premix. I'll have to add that one to my list! So many premixes...I love Cathe!
Have a great day everyone!
Thanks for the advice on the ex. Is is only dinner right? No harm in that...I know my ex wouldn't like it if he knew but then again he would know if he was talking to me. I guess it's tough cookies for him -- he'll just have to be mad about it if he ever comes back around.
I was able to get the afternoon off to spend with my nephew. I think we will grab some sushi and then maybe spend the afternoon downtown or at Dave and Buster's. My sister and all the kids are coming up tonight. I am NOT looking forward to that because the kids don't really have set bed times and my son has school tomorrow! Plus, my brother-in-law freaks out sometimes it gets pretty stressful with him complaining about the dog or laying into my sister about something. Keep your fingers cross that it will go well.
Toni
I have been looking into HC as well since there were several threads about it. I know my core is my worst area. If you get them, let us know what you think about them! They are on the lower end of my wish list right now unless I find a good deal on them somewhere.
I forgot to mention...a Sears outlet store opened up by me and they have sorts of electronics, appliances, mattresses, rugs, exercise equipment and clothing there for half off or more. If you guys decide to go for the new TV, you might want to look there first. I think it's all the stuff that just didn't sell in the stores for some reason. Great deals though!
Jennifer
Wow about the wrist! I had no idea that had happened. I hope your mom is ok. It seems like despite all the setbacks you have had the past couple of years you always come back stronger than ever! To be honest, I know it's pretty easy to stumble over the step. I have slid off a few times as well because my foot didn't catch right -- it's way too easy to do! I hope you have a nice visit with your dad anyway.
HeartyMax
with everyone doing PUB, it's making me want to break it out as well! Maybe on Friday...
Natasha
Sorry to hear about the sleep problems...there is nothing worse than that. I feel for you because I often have sleep issues as well. Lately, I have been having nightmares and I wake up exhausted some times. I hope this get better for you soon.
I haven't tried the 4DS upper body premix. I'll have to add that one to my list! So many premixes...I love Cathe!
Have a great day everyone!
mini-natty
Cathlete
Stacie
Wait, when is your b-day??? OMG did I miss it? If so HAPPY BELATED!!!!
Wait, when is your b-day??? OMG did I miss it? If so HAPPY BELATED!!!!
Jenniferlove
Cathlete
Happy Belated Birthday, Stacie!
I hope you have a fantastic week-long celebration, a fabulous year, and many more even if you don't count them
I hope you have a fantastic week-long celebration, a fabulous year, and many more even if you don't count them
heartymax
Cathlete
This morning was Lower Body Trisets. I cannot keep my balance on the one legged squats where you exchange the weights from side to side. I decided today to put my back leg up on the step so I wouldn't have to balance and then do the exercise.------I could still feel it so that I was a good modification.
With all this time about HC---I need to at least research and see what it is. I can't buy anything though---because I agreed that I promised myself I wouldn't buy anything else this year after I purchased the elliptical earlier this year. I couldn' t resist Xtrain presale and I got DH to get CrossFire and TTM fo rmy birthday. I have to stick to my promise. But I can still be educated with my forum buddies
Gotta run ladies! Have a good day.
With all this time about HC---I need to at least research and see what it is. I can't buy anything though---because I agreed that I promised myself I wouldn't buy anything else this year after I purchased the elliptical earlier this year. I couldn' t resist Xtrain presale and I got DH to get CrossFire and TTM fo rmy birthday. I have to stick to my promise. But I can still be educated with my forum buddies
Gotta run ladies! Have a good day.
Jenniferlove
Cathlete
This will be quick.
No workout for me this morning (got to bed late and over-slept this morning) but we did a variety of weights in Fitness class last night (although it was not as taxing as Trisets or Pyramid). A rest day is fine with me.
Tasha, you made a great point and thank you - I am seeing some results and that's more of an indicator than the DOMS itself! I guess I have been feeling it on/off for a while and I know I'm working hard even if I don't so I shouldn't get concerned about not feeling it.
My mom's surgery is Thursday morning; wish I could be there with her but I know she has a lot of friends who are looking after her so that makes me happy
I don't think I have mentioned the wrist thing before. I don't usually have any problems with it but every once in a while I get tendonitits.
Thank you for sending me to Colleen - she was very helpful!
Heartymax, (and Tash) I do plan to get the Horizontal Conditioning but I am in the same place you are right now... I have some other priorities and just can't buy the set. However, if shipping isn't too crazy I would like to go ahead and buy Volume 1. According to Colleen most of us don't need to start with the Beginners or Getting Started DVDs. She specifically said not to start out with the Bootcamp, though. No problem there!
Great modification you came up with on the Trisets/one-legged squat! I've read that some people progress from a step to one leg on the stability ball - yikes! I haven't even thought about trying either but I think you just motivated me! I think using something will help me get lower in the squat.
Stacie, fried ice cream is SO GOOD, and a mojito to boot! I'm impressed that you even bothered to work out
I hope you are doing okay and was able to enjoy your time with your nephew; I know you'll miss him. It's great that you were able to arrange time off with your job! Flexibility is an awesome benefit.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?! It's got to It was when I first started doing step aerobics, and it was a Cathe DVD! She even warned us to make sure we could clear an 8" step so we didn't trip... I got tired and just couldn't clear it. I did get nervous after that but, like anything, we just move past it.
Gotta run to a meeting - we're discussing which of us are getting my soon-to-retire coworker's products because the company is not replacing her. Job security I guess. It's not happening 'til the end of the year but we need to look at our print schedules and figure out a new one.
Have an awesome day!
No workout for me this morning (got to bed late and over-slept this morning) but we did a variety of weights in Fitness class last night (although it was not as taxing as Trisets or Pyramid). A rest day is fine with me.
Tasha, you made a great point and thank you - I am seeing some results and that's more of an indicator than the DOMS itself! I guess I have been feeling it on/off for a while and I know I'm working hard even if I don't so I shouldn't get concerned about not feeling it.
My mom's surgery is Thursday morning; wish I could be there with her but I know she has a lot of friends who are looking after her so that makes me happy
I don't think I have mentioned the wrist thing before. I don't usually have any problems with it but every once in a while I get tendonitits.
Thank you for sending me to Colleen - she was very helpful!
Heartymax, (and Tash) I do plan to get the Horizontal Conditioning but I am in the same place you are right now... I have some other priorities and just can't buy the set. However, if shipping isn't too crazy I would like to go ahead and buy Volume 1. According to Colleen most of us don't need to start with the Beginners or Getting Started DVDs. She specifically said not to start out with the Bootcamp, though. No problem there!
Great modification you came up with on the Trisets/one-legged squat! I've read that some people progress from a step to one leg on the stability ball - yikes! I haven't even thought about trying either but I think you just motivated me! I think using something will help me get lower in the squat.
Stacie, fried ice cream is SO GOOD, and a mojito to boot! I'm impressed that you even bothered to work out
I hope you are doing okay and was able to enjoy your time with your nephew; I know you'll miss him. It's great that you were able to arrange time off with your job! Flexibility is an awesome benefit.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?! It's got to
It was when I first started doing step aerobics, and it was a Cathe DVD! She even warned us to make sure we could clear an 8" step so we didn't trip... I got tired and just couldn't clear it. I did get nervous after that but, like anything, we just move past it.Gotta run to a meeting - we're discussing which of us are getting my soon-to-retire coworker's products because the company is not replacing her. Job security I guess. It's not happening 'til the end of the year but we need to look at our print schedules and figure out a new one.
Have an awesome day!
mini-natty
Cathlete
Hi everyone
I just came back from the hospital. Bella has a UTI infection. I suspected something was going on yesterday evening when she screamed while urinating. Last night was pretty bad too. She was sleeping on/off waking from about 3am. At 5:30am she ran to the bathroom and let out a horrible cry of pain. I knew from my own personal experiences with UTI's, the smell and look of her urine, that it most definitely was a UTI. She was super good at the hospital, which I was very happy about. Man, illnesses never take that kid down! She's been up and about, playing and acting like her usual self since we got back . I'm tired as heck .
Yesterday my was right knee was feeling a bit achy, so I opted for the joint friendly lower body workout TBT. I friggin' love it! I don't know about those of you with DVD's, but for downloads I have this add-on with back lunges as a separate file. I did that after the normal workout, along with static lunges. OMG my legs and butt are SCREAMING today.
Jennifer
The pics are in a few posts back (Sep 17th). Hmmm, did they not show up? Let me know if you see them or else I can post them again.
About the HC's, I have not even considered them. I [insert F word here] hate planks/plank related exercises!! Doing even 1 workout/week with planks gives me this incredible feeling of dread. Those suckers would just sit on my shelf collecting dust!
Heartymax
OMG that one legged squat is a killer! I just did it yesterday, and was able to do them with 5lbs, but I had to work up to it big time! Having an X-lrg booty makes those moves easier I suppose .
Stacie
I hope you had a wonderful birthday. Fried ice cream and mojitos? Oh hell ya!
Don't worry about age, it's just a number, and you're probably getting better (and hotter) each year .
Great job on Rushfit! Iso Squats are incredibly tough no doubt.
I hope the afternoon with your nephew went well.
Toni
I bet ya $100 you took out that flaming credit card for HC
Have a good one ladies!
I just came back from the hospital. Bella has a UTI infection
. I suspected something was going on yesterday evening when she screamed while urinating. Last night was pretty bad too. She was sleeping on/off waking from about 3am. At 5:30am she ran to the bathroom and let out a horrible cry of pain. I knew from my own personal experiences with UTI's, the smell and look of her urine, that it most definitely was a UTI. She was super good at the hospital, which I was very happy about. Man, illnesses never take that kid down! She's been up and about, playing and acting like her usual self since we got back . I'm tired as heck .Yesterday my was right knee was feeling a bit achy, so I opted for the joint friendly lower body workout TBT. I friggin' love it! I don't know about those of you with DVD's, but for downloads I have this add-on with back lunges as a separate file. I did that after the normal workout, along with static lunges. OMG my legs and butt are SCREAMING today
.Jennifer
The pics are in a few posts back (Sep 17th). Hmmm, did they not show up? Let me know if you see them or else I can post them again.
About the HC's, I have not even considered them. I [insert F word here] hate planks/plank related exercises!! Doing even 1 workout/week with planks gives me this incredible feeling of dread. Those suckers would just sit on my shelf collecting dust!
Heartymax
OMG that one legged squat is a killer! I just did it yesterday, and was able to do them with 5lbs, but I had to work up to it big time! Having an X-lrg booty makes those moves easier I suppose
.Stacie
I hope you had a wonderful birthday
. Fried ice cream and mojitos? Oh hell ya! Don't worry about age, it's just a number, and you're probably getting better (and hotter
) each year .Great job on Rushfit! Iso Squats are incredibly tough no doubt
.I hope the afternoon with your nephew went well
.Toni
I bet ya $100 you took out that flaming credit card for HC
Have a good one ladies!
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Jenniferlove
Cathlete
Good morning,
I did Total Body Trisets this morning.
Tonight is the Fitness Challenge class where I'm hoping to get cardio. We have a new instructor for Thursday nights; her 1st class was last week. It was a decent class, put together very well, but the work wasn't as challenging as the other two instructors have made that class. I think she wants to make sure we can handle the tough stuff and is starting us out safely.
Never a problem with that but she should take the other class to see what we're used to doing... I am not comfortable changing every exercise to suit me better because I don't want to insult the instructor.
On the other hand it is my workout and I pay to work out there so I should make it work for me; for some reason I have no problem modifying when needed for back reasons so I shouldn't have a problem modifying to increase the intensity. Humm...
Anyhoo, I ordered Volume 1 of Horizontal Conditioning! Shipping was only $3 so I felt comfortable ordering only one DVD ($19.99). It was all I could afford to do for one thing, but another thing is that I really want to make sure I like it before jumping into buying all the Vols. 1-4 plus the bootcamp. I watched the U-Tube video and tried to imagine doing the workouts; I will just have to try it and see. Colleen said to use a barbell if I didn't have a body bar (which I don't); that's a very good idea.
Tasha, your daughter is a trooper! Just like her mother So sorry to hear about her infection - those are just awful - and it's amazing that she is doing so well - that is impressive!
I hope you were able to get some (or a lot of) sleep last night, and that your knee is feeling better (also your legs and butt)!
Your downloads sound very nice - having the option to just do another section as an add-on has me jealous! I guess it's not too big of a big deal to change DVDs but it's certainly not as convenient as simply being able to pull exercises from a file! And, by the way, the fact that you did even more than the TBT LB itself is incredible!
Stacie, I ditto what Tasha said... age is just a number, plus I think we all get better with age. It's the ones who don't work out that give age a bad name! I'll take an extra wrinkle or two over not having awesome muscles
My mom came through the surgery fine; the doctor just called. What a relief. Have a fantastic day!
I did Total Body Trisets this morning.
Tonight is the Fitness Challenge class where I'm hoping to get cardio. We have a new instructor for Thursday nights; her 1st class was last week. It was a decent class, put together very well, but the work wasn't as challenging as the other two instructors have made that class. I think she wants to make sure we can handle the tough stuff and is starting us out safely.
Never a problem with that but she should take the other class to see what we're used to doing... I am not comfortable changing every exercise to suit me better because I don't want to insult the instructor.
On the other hand it is my workout and I pay to work out there so I should make it work for me; for some reason I have no problem modifying when needed for back reasons so I shouldn't have a problem modifying to increase the intensity. Humm...
Anyhoo, I ordered Volume 1 of Horizontal Conditioning! Shipping was only $3 so I felt comfortable ordering only one DVD ($19.99). It was all I could afford to do for one thing, but another thing is that I really want to make sure I like it before jumping into buying all the Vols. 1-4 plus the bootcamp. I watched the U-Tube video and tried to imagine doing the workouts; I will just have to try it and see. Colleen said to use a barbell if I didn't have a body bar (which I don't); that's a very good idea.
Tasha, your daughter is a trooper! Just like her mother
So sorry to hear about her infection - those are just awful - and it's amazing that she is doing so well - that is impressive!I hope you were able to get some (or a lot of) sleep last night, and that your knee is feeling better (also your legs and butt)!
Your downloads sound very nice - having the option to just do another section as an add-on has me jealous! I guess it's not too big of a big deal to change DVDs but it's certainly not as convenient as simply being able to pull exercises from a file! And, by the way, the fact that you did even more than the TBT LB itself is incredible!
Stacie, I ditto what Tasha said... age is just a number, plus I think we all get better with age. It's the ones who don't work out that give age a bad name! I'll take an extra wrinkle or two over not having awesome muscles
My mom came through the surgery fine; the doctor just called. What a relief. Have a fantastic day!
TRSTACIE
Cathlete
Good morning ladies! Tuesday was just a 10 minute workout (Clinic on the Kettlebell Kombos DVD) with the kettle bell before the family arrived. Yesterday I was completely emotionally drained and skipped my workout again. I will have to double up now to catch up. This morning I squeezed in RF: Ab Conditioning and Stength. I almost did the reverse bridge move but my back failed me! Next week I will try again. It felt harder this time...during one of the rounds my abs were on fire. I did use higher weights though.
Tuesday afternoon was a bust with my nephew. I waited at home almost the enire afternoon but didn't hear from him until 4pm. He was really tired and dozed most of the time in the car. We had a nice dinner though and then I dropped him off at his hotel. On Wednesday, we watched him take the oath in the morning and then everyone left. I was able to make it to the airport and spent the rest of the afternoon with him until his flight. It was nice being there for him but very sad. His step-mom (he opted to call his dad and step-mom when he got to his station) and his recruiter were supposed to update his Facebook page with his mailing address. Not to be mean, but a lot of his family (on his dad's side and our side) are somewhat unreliable -- nice people but they often forget to do things or they loose information. I am not totally surprised that no update has been made yet. He promised to send the postcard to me though and I will make sure I post the information. If I don't hear anything by Monday (maybe even sooner) I will hunt his recruiter down and drag the information out of him...First Class Petty Officer Simons...you've been warned!!!!
Thanks again everyone for the birthday wishes! With all the nephew stuff, it feels like it was forever ago. I still have to figure out where to go to dinner with my friend. Oh...the ex and I are sorta speaking again. Each time he vanishes, it feels stranger and stranger when we do speak again. One day, our friendship probably won't recover...it almost feels inevitable at this point.
Did anyone read the thread on the Brazilian Butt DVDs? I didn't realize they really worked the core. The core is where I need the most help and anything that will work that hard is something I would want to get -- that was what first turned me on to both Rushfit and Horizontal Conditioning. Definitely something to look into more!
HeartyMax
What a great modification for the lower body Trisets! I will have to remember that one!
Jennifer
I do love fried ice cream -- too much though! Luckily my son helped eat it and we took a good portion of it home and threw it into the freezer. This has been a horrible week for good eating habits overall. I need to get back on track with my eating.
That's great news about your mom! I hope she makes a speedy recovery!
Tasha
Poor Bella...I hope she is feeling better! I know usually the antibiotics will start to help within 24 hours. UTIs are no fun though and being so little it was probably pretty miserable!
My first experience with downloads will be with Xtrain! I am looking forward to doing some mixing and match but I will miss the premixes.
Toni
Hi Toni! Hope everything is well with you!
Have a great day everyone!
Tuesday afternoon was a bust with my nephew. I waited at home almost the enire afternoon but didn't hear from him until 4pm. He was really tired and dozed most of the time in the car. We had a nice dinner though and then I dropped him off at his hotel. On Wednesday, we watched him take the oath in the morning and then everyone left. I was able to make it to the airport and spent the rest of the afternoon with him until his flight. It was nice being there for him but very sad. His step-mom (he opted to call his dad and step-mom when he got to his station) and his recruiter were supposed to update his Facebook page with his mailing address. Not to be mean, but a lot of his family (on his dad's side and our side) are somewhat unreliable -- nice people but they often forget to do things or they loose information. I am not totally surprised that no update has been made yet. He promised to send the postcard to me though and I will make sure I post the information. If I don't hear anything by Monday (maybe even sooner) I will hunt his recruiter down and drag the information out of him...First Class Petty Officer Simons...you've been warned!!!!
Thanks again everyone for the birthday wishes! With all the nephew stuff, it feels like it was forever ago. I still have to figure out where to go to dinner with my friend. Oh...the ex and I are sorta speaking again. Each time he vanishes, it feels stranger and stranger when we do speak again. One day, our friendship probably won't recover...it almost feels inevitable at this point.
Did anyone read the thread on the Brazilian Butt DVDs? I didn't realize they really worked the core. The core is where I need the most help and anything that will work that hard is something I would want to get -- that was what first turned me on to both Rushfit and Horizontal Conditioning. Definitely something to look into more!
HeartyMax
What a great modification for the lower body Trisets! I will have to remember that one!
Jennifer
I do love fried ice cream -- too much though! Luckily my son helped eat it and we took a good portion of it home and threw it into the freezer. This has been a horrible week for good eating habits overall. I need to get back on track with my eating.
That's great news about your mom! I hope she makes a speedy recovery!
Tasha
Poor Bella...I hope she is feeling better! I know usually the antibiotics will start to help within 24 hours. UTIs are no fun though and being so little it was probably pretty miserable!
My first experience with downloads will be with Xtrain! I am looking forward to doing some mixing and match but I will miss the premixes.
Toni
Hi Toni! Hope everything is well with you!
Have a great day everyone!
atompki1
Cathlete
Hello everyone. I had a post all typed up yesterday with personals and everything and they some work emergency happed and I had to abandon it
Anyway...Tuesday was KPC minus the high impact stuff and Wed was a rest day. Today was Low Impact CirCuit...LOVE IT!! I knew I would love it when I previewed it and I was right. I think I would classify this one as intermediate though. The step wasn't hard, the blasts were not hard, and neither were the weights...but all together it felt like I really did a good workout. A very functional type workout. Esp with the lower weights.
I was talking to my son yesterday and he was telling me how 'tight' he and his father are. Telling me how they get up in the mornings and sit on the porch and have conversations about this and that...science and other stuff that intersts both of them. I had very mixed feelings about this conversation. My first reaction was to smile, because there are many people that don't get to have this type of relationship with their father so I was glad that my son gets to do that. My second reaction was a little bit of jealousy. My son goes to his dad's house every other weekend, so they only have to have the easy converstions. Never the conversation about getting your homework done, or cleaning your room, or not sitting while you are watching other people, or about managing money...on and on. Part of me wishes so badly that I only needed to have the good conversation and seem like a hero for that Oh well, I wouldn't trade my place with their father for the world. I don't mind the hard converstations. They are necessary and my kids are listening when I talk, which is evident by their behavior and how they are developing...but I'm still a slight bit miffed and jealous. Even though I know I shouldn't be.
Jennifer - I agree with you....it's YOUR workout. I say modify as you see fit. I'm going to buy the Horizontal stuff also this week. I was wondering what to do about the body bar because I will not be buying one. I have no other workouts that use them and I can't see buying one for one workout.
Glad to hear you mom is doing well.
Tasha - Glad to hear Bella is feeling well dispite the infection. I dislike seeing sick kids!! I really like the lower body portion of TBT. While I'm doing it it doesn't feel hard, but the next day oh man!!
Well I am getting the HC workouts, but no credit card. I have a savings account that I have to physically go to to get money from. This is THE ONLY way I am able to save money. If there is an ATM card involved in getting my money it will be GONE...ha!! I wanted them bad enough to drag my butt to the bank, which isn't close, so I figured it must be justified
Stacie - I missed your BDay, sorry. I hope it was a good one!! Thanks for the info about the Sear's outlet. I'm still not sure we are getting a new TV. Told my husband if we have not paid that credit card off by the end of the year(I always like to take the balance down to $0 every six months), we will not be getting a TV. All money will go toward that. Neither of us are big on debt for this type of stuff. And with the economy it's better to have a little as possible.
Have a good day all....
Anyway...Tuesday was KPC minus the high impact stuff and Wed was a rest day. Today was Low Impact CirCuit...LOVE IT!! I knew I would love it when I previewed it and I was right. I think I would classify this one as intermediate though. The step wasn't hard, the blasts were not hard, and neither were the weights...but all together it felt like I really did a good workout. A very functional type workout. Esp with the lower weights.
I was talking to my son yesterday and he was telling me how 'tight' he and his father are. Telling me how they get up in the mornings and sit on the porch and have conversations about this and that...science and other stuff that intersts both of them. I had very mixed feelings about this conversation. My first reaction was to smile, because there are many people that don't get to have this type of relationship with their father so I was glad that my son gets to do that. My second reaction was a little bit of jealousy. My son goes to his dad's house every other weekend, so they only have to have the easy converstions. Never the conversation about getting your homework done, or cleaning your room, or not sitting while you are watching other people, or about managing money...on and on. Part of me wishes so badly that I only needed to have the good conversation and seem like a hero for that
Oh well, I wouldn't trade my place with their father for the world. I don't mind the hard converstations. They are necessary and my kids are listening when I talk, which is evident by their behavior and how they are developing...but I'm still a slight bit miffed and jealous. Even though I know I shouldn't be.Jennifer - I agree with you....it's YOUR workout. I say modify as you see fit. I'm going to buy the Horizontal stuff also this week. I was wondering what to do about the body bar because I will not be buying one. I have no other workouts that use them and I can't see buying one for one workout.
Glad to hear you mom is doing well.
Tasha - Glad to hear Bella is feeling well dispite the infection. I dislike seeing sick kids!! I really like the lower body portion of TBT. While I'm doing it it doesn't feel hard, but the next day oh man!!
Well I am getting the HC workouts, but no credit card. I have a savings account that I have to physically go to to get money from. This is THE ONLY way I am able to save money. If there is an ATM card involved in getting my money it will be GONE...ha!! I wanted them bad enough to drag my butt to the bank, which isn't close, so I figured it must be justified
Stacie - I missed your BDay, sorry. I hope it was a good one!! Thanks for the info about the Sear's outlet. I'm still not sure we are getting a new TV. Told my husband if we have not paid that credit card off by the end of the year(I always like to take the balance down to $0 every six months), we will not be getting a TV. All money will go toward that. Neither of us are big on debt for this type of stuff. And with the economy it's better to have a little as possible.
Have a good day all....
mini-natty
Cathlete
Hi everyone
No workout for me yesterday. After the hospital we went for a nice little walk to get my cats food from the vet. Later on in the evening I tried to do Yoga Meltdown, but just shut that sucker off during the warm-up. I needed the rest more than the stretch. Today will be another day off and I will resume my workouts on Friday.
Bella is feeling better. Man that kid is just a champ.
Toni
I understand completely how you feel. Well, I'm not in your situation (obviously) but I can totally see how jealousy would overtake me in the same situation. I think your reaction is totally normal TBH. Oh and you ARE the hero! Your role as a mother is full-time and your job is critical. Being there for your son throughout every facet of his life (most importantly the tough ones!) will shape who he becomes as an adult.
Good job on the savings account, credit cards are evil.
Jennifer
I'm glad to hear your mom is feeling better.
Colleen does it again! That woman is something else. I hope you really enjoy the workouts. Another lady from my check-in had me laughing my butt off when she compared the HC filming to a "cheesy porn" .
About the add-on to TBT LB, you should have that premix. It's only about 5min or so of back lunges.
I understand your mixed feelings about the new instructor. I would feel the same. That's why I am a bit hesitant to pay for classes at my local gym cuz' I don't want to get off easy and not be challenged.
Stacie
You know what, it's easier to make premixes in the blender with the downloads in the newer workouts. I have no problem with LIS. But ya, it still requires some work and not as easy as a DVD where you can just pick the premix you want. OTOH, making your own stuff, mix & matching is fun! Something I can't really do with DVD's. You'll see once Xtrain comes. Oh and another positive thing is that you will be able to check out the workouts ASAP without waiting for shipping!!! We can make everyone jealous with that one.
I can see you really love your nephew. I'm the same way with my aunt. We have an extremely close relationship.
Have a good one ladies!
No workout for me yesterday. After the hospital we went for a nice little walk to get my cats food from the vet. Later on in the evening I tried to do Yoga Meltdown, but just shut that sucker off during the warm-up. I needed the rest more than the stretch
. Today will be another day off and I will resume my workouts on Friday.Bella is feeling better
. Man that kid is just a champ. Toni
I understand completely how you feel. Well, I'm not in your situation (obviously) but I can totally see how jealousy would overtake me in the same situation. I think your reaction is totally normal TBH. Oh and you ARE the hero! Your role as a mother is full-time and your job is critical. Being there for your son throughout every facet of his life (most importantly the tough ones!) will shape who he becomes as an adult.
Good job on the savings account, credit cards are evil
. Jennifer
I'm glad to hear your mom is feeling better
.Colleen does it again! That woman is something else
. I hope you really enjoy the workouts. Another lady from my check-in had me laughing my butt off when she compared the HC filming to a "cheesy porn" .About the add-on to TBT LB, you should have that premix
. It's only about 5min or so of back lunges.I understand your mixed feelings about the new instructor. I would feel the same. That's why I am a bit hesitant to pay for classes at my local gym cuz' I don't want to get off easy and not be challenged.
Stacie
You know what, it's easier to make premixes in the blender with the downloads in the newer workouts. I have no problem with LIS. But ya, it still requires some work and not as easy as a DVD where you can just pick the premix you want. OTOH, making your own stuff, mix & matching is fun! Something I can't really do with DVD's. You'll see once Xtrain comes. Oh and another positive thing is that you will be able to check out the workouts ASAP without waiting for shipping!!! We can make everyone jealous with that one
.I can see you really love your nephew. I'm the same way with my aunt. We have an extremely close relationship.
Have a good one ladies!
heartymax
Cathlete
Hi Ladies!
Stacie- great that you got to spend time with your nephew. Facebook is awesome for family who are many miles away. Stay on top of that officer to make sure you get that info.
Toni- thanks for sharing the story about your son. I feel that my son and husband have a better relationship because I am the one who nags him about homework, chores and other stuff. I have really been praying for our relationship to strengthen. What a challenge since he is now 14. We are mothers who love our children and only want what's best for them.
Natty- hope Bella is better!
Hi Jennifer.
Open House at my school last night so I didn't get come til late. My body is so tired this morning. I squeezed in some time for homework last nite. I am resting this morning. Looking forward to a good workout tomorrow.
Happy Friday everyone!!!
Stacie- great that you got to spend time with your nephew. Facebook is awesome for family who are many miles away. Stay on top of that officer to make sure you get that info.
Toni- thanks for sharing the story about your son. I feel that my son and husband have a better relationship because I am the one who nags him about homework, chores and other stuff. I have really been praying for our relationship to strengthen. What a challenge since he is now 14. We are mothers who love our children and only want what's best for them.
Natty- hope Bella is better!
Hi Jennifer.
Open House at my school last night so I didn't get come til late. My body is so tired this morning. I squeezed in some time for homework last nite. I am resting this morning. Looking forward to a good workout tomorrow.
Happy Friday everyone!!!
mini-natty
Cathlete
Good morning ladies
I know I said I was taking a day off yesterday, but after I put Bella to bed I decided to do a light cardio. I remember doing Cardio Challenge from Supreme 90-Day once before and thinking it was not that hard (well compared to Cathe that is). The concept is 30 sec work for 30 sec rest. Sound familiar? Ya, hiit 30/30. I really did not want to do a hiit workout, but by the time I realized, I was like "screw it" and just plowed through. It's a mix of high impact/low impact exercises. Reminded me of Afterburn too because Tom uses weights in almost every exercise to get the HR up. I really like it though, not a lot of dread, and no repetition, which I love.
Have a good one ladies!
I know I said I was taking a day off yesterday, but after I put Bella to bed I decided to do a light cardio. I remember doing Cardio Challenge from Supreme 90-Day once before and thinking it was not that hard (well compared to Cathe that is). The concept is 30 sec work for 30 sec rest. Sound familiar? Ya, hiit 30/30
. I really did not want to do a hiit workout, but by the time I realized, I was like "screw it" and just plowed through. It's a mix of high impact/low impact exercises. Reminded me of Afterburn too because Tom uses weights in almost every exercise to get the HR up. I really like it though, not a lot of dread, and no repetition, which I love.Have a good one ladies!
TRSTACIE
Cathlete
Good morning everyone! No workout last night like I should have. I didn't even walk the dog and let me tell you, he is not happy about it! Tonight we will do an extra lap or two to make up for it. This morning was RF: Fight Conditioning. I really like that one...the ab round is killer though. My abs were screaming. I still need to watch the foundation moves because there were two moves I didn't know how to move. I need to work on my sprawl. The floor work is what makes it really different than a normal kickboxing workout. There are combinations where you do a sprawl which is a quick drop to the floor in the prone position, all the way to the floor, and then back up again. I don't know how they do them so quickly.
Toni
I know exactly how you feel about your son and his father. When my son's dad was actually seeing him, his visitation schedule was every other weekend. He would take him to Chuck E Cheese or shopping and let him pick out whatever he wanted. My ex never had to deal with behavior problems at school...never had to yell at him to get his homework done...never made him go the bed early...he had the easy job. I still to this day hear about how nice his dad was and how wonderful it was that he would buy him gifts. It's hard not to feel jealous in those types of situations. But, someone has to be the responsible parent and take care of the not so fun things. I think they will remember that and appreciate it when they look back when they are older.
Natasha
Thanks for the info about the workout blender. Too bad they didn't just have an option to load the premixes into the workout blender. I am critical of software though since that's what I do for a living!
Great info about the 90 Day Supreme Cardio workout. I have only previewed a few of the discs so far. I am actually debating doing a rotation of that after Rushfit. I need to look at the schedule though. I like plans that allow some freedom to do other vides as well (like Rushfit and STS do!).
My oldest nephew and I have a much closer relationship than I do with the other ones. My sister was only 19 when she had him. She had to leave college and move back in with us. Due to the layout of my mom's house, his crib actually was in my room. After he was born, she was working a lot in order to support him financially and her boyfriend (his dad), used to want to still go out all the time. Most of his care giving actually fell to me until I went to college years later. I was the first one he saw in the morning and the last person he saw at night. We became really close due to that and it's a bond we still share. In many ways, he is like my son.
Heartymax
Taking a class, working full-time, and still being a great mom is a lot to take on. Hang in there!
Jennifer
How was the workout at the gym last night? Better?
Have a great day everyone!
Toni
I know exactly how you feel about your son and his father. When my son's dad was actually seeing him, his visitation schedule was every other weekend. He would take him to Chuck E Cheese or shopping and let him pick out whatever he wanted. My ex never had to deal with behavior problems at school...never had to yell at him to get his homework done...never made him go the bed early...he had the easy job. I still to this day hear about how nice his dad was and how wonderful it was that he would buy him gifts. It's hard not to feel jealous in those types of situations. But, someone has to be the responsible parent and take care of the not so fun things. I think they will remember that and appreciate it when they look back when they are older.
Natasha
Thanks for the info about the workout blender. Too bad they didn't just have an option to load the premixes into the workout blender. I am critical of software though since that's what I do for a living!
Great info about the 90 Day Supreme Cardio workout. I have only previewed a few of the discs so far. I am actually debating doing a rotation of that after Rushfit. I need to look at the schedule though. I like plans that allow some freedom to do other vides as well (like Rushfit and STS do!).
My oldest nephew and I have a much closer relationship than I do with the other ones. My sister was only 19 when she had him. She had to leave college and move back in with us. Due to the layout of my mom's house, his crib actually was in my room. After he was born, she was working a lot in order to support him financially and her boyfriend (his dad), used to want to still go out all the time. Most of his care giving actually fell to me until I went to college years later. I was the first one he saw in the morning and the last person he saw at night. We became really close due to that and it's a bond we still share. In many ways, he is like my son.
Heartymax
Taking a class, working full-time, and still being a great mom is a lot to take on. Hang in there!
Jennifer
How was the workout at the gym last night? Better?
Have a great day everyone!
atompki1
Cathlete
Hello all Today was AfterBurn. Am I allowed to say that while, AB is challenging it has totally come down into the doable section for me..whoot whoot!! I used to have a slight bit of dread over this one because of the pace, but now it's fine. Both the mountain climbers, spider thingys, and burpees are a challenge. My upper back is on fire with those things. And I can do the dragging plank walks, but it really hurts my wrist so I've opted not to drag around. Today I just did a plank the entire time, but I need to add something to that modification. Maybe a low plank/high plank move. We'll see next week.
Posted a topic on OD about CrossFire vs TTM. I'm afraid of CrossFire based on the clips. But a couple folks said TTM is harder. What do you guys that have it think?
Thanks everyone for being supportive about the story with my son. I really appreciated that I feel better about it today as I had to have another tough conversation with my son this morning...ha. Getting him to feel like he has a stake in his education is a continual process. He had two tests today and he claims he 'forgot' to study for it after football practice last night. Now I will admit that I did forget that he still had homework to do, but as I explained to him I'm not the one that had a test today. Not to mention the fact that he didn't 'forget' to get on the computer and play that game Followed this up with a lesson on priorities and a loss of the computer until he can learn how to prioritize his school work over TV and the computer(which has been a bit of a problem the last two weeks). He HATES my basic life skill speeches....hehe!!
Tasha - nice job on pushing through an unexpected workout.
HeartyMax - I cannot imagine being in school and doing homework. My head would explode!!
Stacie - On RF...I have to say, you lost me with the move that requires a 'quick drop to the floor'...haha. Is that something like droppin' it like it's hot...hehe. Sorry couldn't resist
No workout tomorrow...have a good weekend ladies!!
Today was AfterBurn. Am I allowed to say that while, AB is challenging it has totally come down into the doable section for me..whoot whoot!! I used to have a slight bit of dread over this one because of the pace, but now it's fine. Both the mountain climbers, spider thingys, and burpees are a challenge. My upper back is on fire with those things. And I can do the dragging plank walks, but it really hurts my wrist so I've opted not to drag around. Today I just did a plank the entire time, but I need to add something to that modification. Maybe a low plank/high plank move. We'll see next week.Posted a topic on OD about CrossFire vs TTM. I'm afraid of CrossFire based on the clips. But a couple folks said TTM is harder. What do you guys that have it think?
Thanks everyone for being supportive about the story with my son. I really appreciated that
I feel better about it today as I had to have another tough conversation with my son this morning...ha. Getting him to feel like he has a stake in his education is a continual process. He had two tests today and he claims he 'forgot' to study for it after football practice last night. Now I will admit that I did forget that he still had homework to do, but as I explained to him I'm not the one that had a test today. Not to mention the fact that he didn't 'forget' to get on the computer and play that game Followed this up with a lesson on priorities and a loss of the computer until he can learn how to prioritize his school work over TV and the computer(which has been a bit of a problem the last two weeks). He HATES my basic life skill speeches....hehe!! Tasha - nice job on pushing through an unexpected workout.
HeartyMax - I cannot imagine being in school and doing homework. My head would explode!!
Stacie - On RF...I have to say, you lost me with the move that requires a 'quick drop to the floor'...haha. Is that something like droppin' it like it's hot...hehe. Sorry couldn't resist
No workout tomorrow...have a good weekend ladies!!
Jenniferlove
Cathlete
Hi ladies!
This morning I didn't really have time for anything except a quick 15-minute premix from Crossfire... it was the tabata and firewalker premix. It woke me up and got me going so it was good. By the way, last night's class was sort of a joke
I am thinking of Lower Body Trisets tomorrow after Slide and Glide! Talk about fire!
Heartymax, What class are you taking, or, actually how many are you taking?
I bet you will enjoy your workout tomorrow
Tasha, Toni took the words right out of my mouth. Way to bite the bullet and just go for it during that unexpected workout.
I'll have to look into the premix add on just in case I do decide to add on to Lower Body Trisets. In fact, it is on my agenda tomorrow.
OMGosh, So funny - Cheesy porn! LOL! That's Great! I didn't think it looked so bad on U-Tube but maybe I'll change my mind when I actually receive the DVD and do the workout. I'll let you know!
So glad Bella is doing better. She's not even mine and I'm so proud of her!
Stacie, I don't know how they get up from the sprawl so fast, either. I've watched clips of RF and it's amazing. I'm sorry your back didn't cooperate with the backwards bridge today; maybe next time... and with your hair pulled up
Thanks for asking about last night's workout. As I mentioned above it was a waste of a clean pair of socks! The fun factor with the people in the class was nice, but it was crowded and there wasn't a lot of space to even do the circuits very well.
For example, my friend and I were trying to do Roll-Outs on the ball but right in front of us 2 other people were running sprints and we had to keep making sure we didn't get stepped on.
Same thing with the people doing kettlebell swings - we had to make sure we didn't get hit when we were running our sprints. Then during the leg lifts on the floor with the band at least 6 seconds were spent switching sides so naturally one leg worked almost to fatigue but the other leg didn't get phased at all.
Nothing major but again, I am just glad it's not my only form of workout.
So I just chalked it up to a night out minus the food, and drinks; we definitely had some laughs
Enjoy your dinner tomorrow; have you picked a place yet? You'll have a great time - no one owes anyone anything and that is such a stress reliever!
Toni, We'll have to touch base on the HC workouts.
it totally makes sense that you have the hard end of the deal. You're handling it very well, and you are exactly right - you need to be a parent not just a friend. Stacie's right... he will thank you for it when he's older!
Nice progression with Afterburn! I feel the same way - it used to have a dread factor to it but after practicing it a few times it isn't such a killer even though it is still not easy at all! As for the feet-dragging walking planks one time I did that move with my elbows on the ground; it's still not easy, but it won't hurt your wrists. I bet you could also "walk" holding on to 8lb weights - that will keep your wrists straight... I sometimes do that with mountain climbers. Or sometimes I'll just keep the base of my fingers on the floor instead of my wrist. I get tendonitis sometimes so those modifications help me.
I think Crossfire is harder than TTM and I'm pretty sure Heartymax said the same thing. I guess it's all about everyone's individual abilities.
Have a great evening super moms!
This morning I didn't really have time for anything except a quick 15-minute premix from Crossfire... it was the tabata and firewalker premix. It woke me up and got me going so it was good. By the way, last night's class was sort of a joke
I am thinking of Lower Body Trisets tomorrow after Slide and Glide! Talk about fire!
Heartymax, What class are you taking, or, actually how many are you taking?
I bet you will enjoy your workout tomorrow
Tasha, Toni took the words right out of my mouth. Way to bite the bullet and just go for it during that unexpected workout.
I'll have to look into the premix add on just in case I do decide to add on to Lower Body Trisets. In fact, it is on my agenda tomorrow.
OMGosh, So funny - Cheesy porn! LOL! That's Great! I didn't think it looked so bad on U-Tube but maybe I'll change my mind when I actually receive the DVD and do the workout. I'll let you know!
So glad Bella is doing better. She's not even mine and I'm so proud of her!
Stacie, I don't know how they get up from the sprawl so fast, either. I've watched clips of RF and it's amazing. I'm sorry your back didn't cooperate with the backwards bridge today; maybe next time... and with your hair pulled up
Thanks for asking about last night's workout. As I mentioned above it was a waste of a clean pair of socks! The fun factor with the people in the class was nice, but it was crowded and there wasn't a lot of space to even do the circuits very well.
For example, my friend and I were trying to do Roll-Outs on the ball but right in front of us 2 other people were running sprints and we had to keep making sure we didn't get stepped on.
Same thing with the people doing kettlebell swings - we had to make sure we didn't get hit when we were running our sprints. Then during the leg lifts on the floor with the band at least 6 seconds were spent switching sides so naturally one leg worked almost to fatigue but the other leg didn't get phased at all.
Nothing major but again, I am just glad it's not my only form of workout.
So I just chalked it up to a night out minus the food, and drinks; we definitely had some laughs
Enjoy your dinner tomorrow; have you picked a place yet? You'll have a great time - no one owes anyone anything and that is such a stress reliever!
Toni, We'll have to touch base on the HC workouts.
it totally makes sense that you have the hard end of the deal. You're handling it very well, and you are exactly right - you need to be a parent not just a friend. Stacie's right... he will thank you for it when he's older!
Nice progression with Afterburn! I feel the same way - it used to have a dread factor to it but after practicing it a few times it isn't such a killer even though it is still not easy at all! As for the feet-dragging walking planks one time I did that move with my elbows on the ground; it's still not easy, but it won't hurt your wrists. I bet you could also "walk" holding on to 8lb weights - that will keep your wrists straight... I sometimes do that with mountain climbers. Or sometimes I'll just keep the base of my fingers on the floor instead of my wrist. I get tendonitis sometimes so those modifications help me.
I think Crossfire is harder than TTM and I'm pretty sure Heartymax said the same thing. I guess it's all about everyone's individual abilities.
Have a great evening super moms!