rotation for ECTOMORPH!

[pbjenny]

Hi friends!

I saw another posted describe her body as a "marshmallow with four toothpicks in it" and literally LAUGHED OUT LOUD! This is me to a TEE! I'm the definition of a ectomorph (long dangling awkward limbs). I really want to gain strength and mass... and would REALLY appreciate a solid muscle gaining rotation using Cathe's DVDs and any recommendations in terms of cardio type / frequency. I have really bad news so any high intensity training is off the table - and I typically go for barre workouts for my lower body. I also LOVE pilates and yoga and hope to integrate those in to my rotation as well.

Thank you SO MUCH!!!! I'm a newbie here but am so grateful to be a member of this community of strong and empowered women!

Gratitude,

Jenn

 

[pbjenny]

me again I just stumbled across FitnessFreak's rotations (she's the BEST!) and found this one, which I think will work really well for me!

WEEK 1
Day 1: GS Chest: 72 pushups; S&H Chest only, skip pushups; GS Chest only, do not do the close grip presses; IMAX 3 step only.
Day 2: S&H Triceps only, no dips; GS Triceps only; 10-10-10 cardio only.
Day 3: S&H Back Only, double arm rows & pullovers only; GS Back only, entire section; S&H Back, Superman's, Prone & Supine Planks; IMAX 2.
Day 4: S&H Shoulders only; GS Shoulders only; Muscle Endurance Abs.
Day 5: S&H Biceps only; GS Biceps only; Cardio & Weights Step premix only.
Day 6: REST!!!

WEEK 2 (started week 2 on the 7th day, not sure why, so day 7 is day 1 of this new week)
Day 1: PUB Chest only; Pure Strength Chest only
Day 2: Step Blast
Day 3: PUB Triceps only; PS Triceps only; All Step cardio only, Core Max #3.
Day 4: PUB Back only; PS Back only; GS Back: Low back exercises only; SJ&P Step premix only; SJ&P abs.
Day 5: PUB Shoulders only; PS Shoulders only; All Step cardio only.
Day 6: PUB Biceps only; PS Biceps only; Step & Interval step only, Power Circuit Abs.
Day 7: REST!!!

Can anyone offer guidance in terms of integrating cardio? As I mentioned in my original post, I'm really trying to gain mass and strength, so I don't want to do too much cardio.

Thanks so much!