Rotation ?

kims

Cathlete
How long do I need to do a specific rotation to get the results targeted by that rotation? I did a Slim Series rotation for November and though I liked it ok, I was ready for something different by week 2.

Would alternating the rotations every week be okay...or should I do a minimum of 2 weeks before changing my rotation emphasis?

Sheeesh...I hope I'm making sense :+


Educated crowd....please feel free to 'chime in'

Soon to be proud owner of BB dvds (Monday),
Kim
 
Hi Kim! I usually stick to a rotation for 4 wks. & then change it up. I'm not familiar with Slim Series but my feeling is that this is intermediate so by switching your rotation now to Cathe its definitely higher intensity. By doing something different every wk. you won't really know what works for you & what doesn't. Take your measurements down before you start a rotation also keeping a food journal keeping specific track of protein/carbs/fat & after that month is up take your measurements again & if you've lost inches then you might want to still stick to this rotation or ask us again what new rotation you should start if your confused. Does this make sense to you? If not, please let me know. Best, Kathy:D
 
On the other hand, if you were ready for something different by week 2, then it may be that your personality does not suit remaining rigidly within a prescheduled list of exercises and routines. The very idea of imposing a routine upon my execise time sends me into overdrive rebelliousness.

Rotations can be excellent as previous poster suggests for tracking progress. But if you find them stultifying, there's a risk that by forcing yourself to do what's written down on the paper rather than what your body/spirit/mind most yearns or needs to do right now (say KPC or Cardio Kicks after an infuriating meeting with the boss, with his ugly mug as the punching bag!!!), you might pass on the workout altogether.

You should feel free to do exactly what you want to do, regardless of what anyone else is doing. However, if attempting something like the Slow and Heavy series, you will make this series more effective for you by sticking with it for the three weeks Cathe suggests, then it can really make a change in your muscle strength.

Rather than strict rotations, I like to go through phases, and they can last as long as my desire and inclination last and no more: phases of endurance for weight training and phases of focus on strength in weight training. But within those phases, I feel free to do any combo I like that tackles that focus. I would never do PH three times per week, rather, I'd do PH once, then ME another time, CTX upper body and LL once each. Then the week after that I might go back to the PS series....

Some people just crave variety, perhaps to counteract over rigid schedules in other parts of our working lives. Maybe you are one of them? If you are, feel free to be yourself!

If you stick with your workouts because you are following your heart's desire, with a nice mix up of both cardio and strength and stretching, you are going to see fitness gains and an improved outlook on life, no matter what the scale and tape measure say. If you are expending more energy than you take in, how can you not win?

Clare
 
Kathy - thanks! I know what you're saying. I did Cathe's June (Fat burning, I think) rotation in Sept. I liked it better than sticking with the Slim Series, even though I like that set....go figure! I guess Cathe's style/personality is more to my liking.
But...I just feel ready for 'someone' else after the 2nd week.
Something to think about! :)
That's why I was hoping 2 weeks on a certain rotation would be good enuff.

Clare- I think you described how I'm feeling to a 'T'. I do have a tight schedule, and that goes against my basic nature, I think. I get stressed so very easily lately and I find myself feeling frustrated 'cause I feel like I have to do 'such & such'. So, just having someone tell me I don't have to...even though I know I don't :+ ...makes me de-stress alittle. I'm tired of worrying that I'm not making the most of my time. Surely to goodness doing strength twice a week and cardio 4-6 times a week will do the trick! :)


Again, thanks so much for you guys quick replies. You both have encouraged and given me something to 'study' on!

What an Educated Crowd we have here!!!

Kim
 

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