Cathe Friedrich
Administrator
Hi All....How did you do with this disc. Also which option did you choose? I will report back later but if you are ready to share, start posting. We are all wanting to know how you did!
STS CHECK IN DISC 26
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babindy
Cathlete
Plyo
Plyo for me. (I did mine on Sunday) I was pretty scared of this routine. I'm not a fan of lower body workouts to begin with and the impact (that I try to avoid) added to that fear.
I did enjoy the 'regular' weight work mixed in with the plyos. Thank you for that Cathe! As for the plyos.... well... I was one of those that hit the pause button. Only to be busted when I pressed play again
I paused 2 more times. Once because I thought I was going to throw up. The other because I thought I would pass out. But I did finish. With modifications. Whew! This is SOME workout!
I had lower body DOMS for the first time in awhile. So I know I hit some new muscle. And the cardio factor is off the charts for me. Sweat flinging everywhere. The upper body work is a piece of cake compared to this. Forget waterboarding for torture. I think those plie squat jumps would make anybody talk!
I'm already trying not to think about Week 2....
Plyo for me. (I did mine on Sunday) I was pretty scared of this routine. I'm not a fan of lower body workouts to begin with and the impact (that I try to avoid) added to that fear.
I did enjoy the 'regular' weight work mixed in with the plyos. Thank you for that Cathe! As for the plyos.... well... I was one of those that hit the pause button. Only to be busted when I pressed play again
I paused 2 more times. Once because I thought I was going to throw up. The other because I thought I would pass out. But I did finish. With modifications. Whew! This is SOME workout! I had lower body DOMS for the first time in awhile. So I know I hit some new muscle. And the cardio factor is off the charts for me. Sweat flinging everywhere. The upper body work is a piece of cake compared to this.
Forget waterboarding for torture. I think those plie squat jumps would make anybody talk!I'm already trying not to think about Week 2....
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bceogirl
Cathlete
Wow, Babindy, I could have written most of your post !
I'm not the biggest fan of working lower body either. I much prefer upper.
I did choose plyo because I don't have a squat rack and felt that I'd benefit more from Pylo then doing heavy weight for legs when I don't own a rack or put a BB on my back anymore - due to back issues.
I did pause once when I felt almost sick .......just for about 20 seconds, caught my breath and continued. During the air jacks at the end I felt fine and did them all , but AFTER , the sweat just pored and let's just say I'm glad those were at the very end. I doubt I had anything left to give at that point !
I did like mixing plyo with regular weight work. That mixed it up and I was happy that it wasn't plyo straight through. I wouldn't have made it !!!
I will say that I used several of my breaks trying to cool off....first running to get a fan, next break I turned it to high and dragged it closer, another break , OFF went my shirt (bra top underneath- so don't be TOO alarmed) , another break I opened the window ! I was just sweating so bad and needed AIR .............MORE AIR !! and cool me down please, while you're at it .
Legs and plyo will most likely never be my favorite, but I survived and while I'm afraid of the next one ..........I won't run from it !!!
I'm sticking with it !!
Becky
I'm not the biggest fan of working lower body either. I much prefer upper.
I did choose plyo because I don't have a squat rack and felt that I'd benefit more from Pylo then doing heavy weight for legs when I don't own a rack or put a BB on my back anymore - due to back issues.
I did pause once when I felt almost sick .......just for about 20 seconds, caught my breath and continued. During the air jacks at the end I felt fine and did them all , but AFTER , the sweat just pored and let's just say I'm glad those were at the very end. I doubt I had anything left to give at that point !
I did like mixing plyo with regular weight work. That mixed it up and I was happy that it wasn't plyo straight through. I wouldn't have made it !!!
I will say that I used several of my breaks trying to cool off....first running to get a fan, next break I turned it to high and dragged it closer, another break , OFF went my shirt
(bra top underneath- so don't be TOO alarmed) , another break I opened the window ! I was just sweating so bad and needed AIR .............MORE AIR !! and cool me down please, while you're at it .Legs and plyo will most likely never be my favorite, but I survived and while I'm afraid of the next one ..........I won't run from it !!!
I'm sticking with it !!
Becky
I think I have to agree with everything that has already been said. The regular weight work was fine and I even did well with the plates but the pylos nearly killed me. I am just too old for this sort of thing. I had to modify but I at least kept moving! I don't have a squat rack and I don't really like lower body workouts that use very heavy weight so it had to be pylo. Any suggestions for those of us who are not jumping? I just modified as best I could. After that I took the dog and went for a long fast walk that even tired him out.
CollinsMom
Cathlete
Plyo Legs from meso 3 are by far my favorites for STS! I love them -- so hard, and you feel so accomplished once you finish! I run for my cardio so I am hoping that my running improves as a result.
auntiebev
Cathlete
I did this workout this morning and it definitely had a puke factor of 10!!! But then I made the mistake of eating some oatmeal before I did it just like I normally do on strength training days. Won't make that mistake again. lol
I was a bit intimidated by this workout from what everyone was saying but I feel that I did pretty good and the time just flew by. But then I am in the minority because I love working my legs!
Have a great evening everyone.
Bev
I was a bit intimidated by this workout from what everyone was saying but I feel that I did pretty good and the time just flew by. But then I am in the minority because I love working my legs!
Have a great evening everyone.
Bev
Shadow
Cathlete
Oh mercy - you are all making me feel much better about not doing a leg workout this week . The problem is, sometime I'll get the okay to go back to lower body work and then it will be awaiting me !
But even if I can't do disc 26 with all of you, I'm here cheering you on and waiting to see what you all think of disc 27 (that I did yesterday in place of 26....)
Hang in there, everyone, you're doing a fantastic job!
. The problem is, sometime I'll get the okay to go back to lower body work and then it will be awaiting me !But even if I can't do disc 26 with all of you, I'm here cheering you on and waiting to see what you all think of disc 27 (that I did yesterday in place of 26....)
Hang in there, everyone, you're doing a fantastic job
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jcm
Cathlete
I've never used so many nasty words about Cathe in the last 8 years I run also and can totally see this being awesome for my running. I did this about 9 hours ago and my legs STILL feel fatigued and DOMS is already starting in my behind! Due to the leg focus and intensity it's like Drill Max on steroids!! Love love love it. And I hate working lower body.
I run also and can totally see this being awesome for my running. I did this about 9 hours ago and my legs STILL feel fatigued and DOMS is already starting in my behind! Due to the leg focus and intensity it's like Drill Max on steroids!! Love love love it. And I hate working lower body.library girl
Cathlete
I did the Plyo Leg version as well. I really liked it and the time FLEW by. I did have to pause for an extra 20-30 seconds after each of the half-turn jump segments (insert panting smiley icon here) otherwise I went all the way through.
I know that I will be feeling it in the glutes big time tomorrow. Thanks Cathe!
I know that I will be feeling it in the glutes big time tomorrow. Thanks Cathe!
drover
Cathlete
i think i've been a bad girl. i have been doing both leg workouts. is that a no-no? they are both so good. i love 'em. i am putting several days in between, so i hope its ok. i just had to try both. but, the plyo legs kinda seems more like an HIIT to me. the sts are not really that heavy as compard to the squat rack legs. i am loving the heavy weights. i have never trained w/such heavy weights before. I LOVE IT! thanks, cathe
how long do you suggest to take off before doing sts again? and, would it be ok if i do meso 3 again w/out doing the first two?
thanks, cathy
but, the plyo legs kinda seems more like an HIIT to me. the sts are not really that heavy as compard to the squat rack legs. i am loving the heavy weights. i have never trained w/such heavy weights before. I LOVE IT! thanks, cathehow long do you suggest to take off before doing sts again? and, would it be ok if i do meso 3 again w/out doing the first two?
thanks, cathy
FiddleFit
Cathlete
I guess I'm in the minority here, by choosing the squat rack version instead of plyo. I thought it was a terrific leg workout. I did it yesterday. I have a squat rack, so chose to give it a go. I was inspired by SNM's (Chris's?) encouragement in the "Energy" thread to "do something different". Plyo-Legs wouldn't have been terribly different from what I normally do; I've never done lower body really heavy, and just straight up 8 reps/4 sets/lots of rest.
Another factor in my decision was my chronically unstable, arthritic right hip. I thought perhaps doing no-holds-barred lower body strength training, all of it closed-kinetic-chain, would be a better option, and possibly improve the integrity of the joint. We'll see. My hip was certainly sore today, but that's a given on any day.
There was a whole lot more resting than there was working, which gave it a very different feel from every other lower body workout I've ever done. I was happy with the amount of weight I could handle, and Cathe's weighted vest was perfect for the job. I didn't even notice I was wearing it.
I didn't get jelly legs from the workout, but I think that's because it wasn't endurance focused. I did get very tired quads, glutes, low back muscles...which was very evident when I did the LIC timesaver premix today. I had a great cardio workout, but was thrilled it was all low impact!!
On to Disc 27 tomorrow! I'm looking forward to it!
Sandra
Another factor in my decision was my chronically unstable, arthritic right hip. I thought perhaps doing no-holds-barred lower body strength training, all of it closed-kinetic-chain, would be a better option, and possibly improve the integrity of the joint. We'll see. My hip was certainly sore today, but that's a given on any day.
There was a whole lot more resting than there was working, which gave it a very different feel from every other lower body workout I've ever done. I was happy with the amount of weight I could handle, and Cathe's weighted vest was perfect for the job. I didn't even notice I was wearing it.
I didn't get jelly legs from the workout, but I think that's because it wasn't endurance focused. I did get very tired quads, glutes, low back muscles...which was very evident when I did the LIC timesaver premix today. I had a great cardio workout, but was thrilled it was all low impact!!
On to Disc 27 tomorrow! I'm looking forward to it!
Sandra
fitvix
Cathlete
Cathe - All I have to say about plyo legs is that I absolutely LOVE it!!! I kind of had a dread factor going into it based on what I read in the forums - but after doing it today I was in heaven. It was hard (no doubt) but I felt so powerful doing all of those jumps and I really gave it my all. (I never knew I could jump so high!) So yeah, I LOVE it! Thank you!
blueeyedblonde
Cathlete
I chose to do the plyo legs. Glad to hear other talk about the puke factor. I get very lightheaded and always feel like I am going to puke when I do plyo moves. I thought something was wrong with me. Good to know I am normal and I am going to survive these workouts.
Thanks again to Cathe for such a great workout program. If she could just control my eating. I have got to clean it up on a regular basis to see the lower body results. Upper is great.
Christie
Thanks again to Cathe for such a great workout program. If she could just control my eating. I have got to clean it up on a regular basis to see the lower body results. Upper is great.
Christie
Hi Cathe and STS warriors!I'm not sure what Cathe means by what option did you do on Plyo legs today?
I did this exactly the way Cathe and crew did on the DVD just lots more sweaty than them.
Plyo Legs was fun, challenging but fun. I was worried about doing this one because of my recent knee challenges and needing to becareful with doing impact. I have to wear these Ace bandage type slip on knee braces that add support to me knees, it seems to help. STS Meso 3 wk1 Disc 26 Plyo Legs= 46 min
Calories burned= 357 felt like it should have been more but that's what the workout manager says.
I'm so with everyone else that said they had a big dread factor going into this workout. I even previewed it to brace myself mentally for it and see if I could do the impact part of it because of my knees. I'm happy to report I did it and loved it. My knees feel ok but I still have to wear the braces on them when I'm exercising to given them support while they recover from I'm guessing muscle/tendon strain or whatever.
That's it for me today. Plyo legs were fun Cathe. I'm one of those crazy ones that love leg work. Thanks once again for a awesome workout as per your usual excellence
Hugs!
Nora
carres1973
Cathlete
You aren't the only one Sandra. I am also doing the squat rack option. I thoroughly enjoyed it. This is how I like to train legs (hard and heavy). I changed my workout rotation up so that I can go to the gym and use the squat racks. I am going to add Plyo Legs in but only do the plyo moves and use it as an interval workout.
I do have a semi-off-topic question. When you use the squat rack what does the bar weigh, nothing? The squat rack/smith machine I am talking about is the one where you rotate the bar back slightly off the pegs and there is a cable that assists. That is a smith machine, right? Anyhoo...a lady at the gym says to count the bar as 45 lbs...the same as a regular olympic bar. I am thinking I shouldn't count it as much of anything. What do all my smart Catheites thing?
Carrie
I do have a semi-off-topic question. When you use the squat rack what does the bar weigh, nothing? The squat rack/smith machine I am talking about is the one where you rotate the bar back slightly off the pegs and there is a cable that assists. That is a smith machine, right? Anyhoo...a lady at the gym says to count the bar as 45 lbs...the same as a regular olympic bar. I am thinking I shouldn't count it as much of anything. What do all my smart Catheites thing?
Carrie
carres1973
Cathlete
I'm not sure what Cathe means by what option did you do on Plyo legs today?
I did this exactly the way Cathe and crew did on the DVD just lots more sweaty than them.
I think Cathe is wondering if people chose the Plyo Legs option or the Squat Rack option (disc 26 or 37).
Carrie
kryptychyck
Cathlete
Plio legs option
Hello! Great workout - this was AWESOME!!! This is the type of workout that really gets me. I know I can do squat rack legs with no problem so I took this option. thanks for giving us the two choices. My from issue is not with strength so much as it is with stamina and this workout is perfect for that problem.
I workout at the gym so I tried my best to stay within the 30 sec rest period to get the maximum benefit. However, I did have to sequester myself from the weight area and run back and forth to the separate boxing room and then out to the weight so I think I made up for it there lol! Plu I also have to clean up after every set when I move from area to area.
Anyway, I was truckin' right along until I hit Split Jumps. GOOD GOD!!!!!!!! I even wrote on my paper - "Got me"! They sure did!!! From there, I was barely hanging on with the plio work. The poundage was perfect. The sequential lunge/front kick combo was another one that got me good.
I was able to exceed the rep number with some plios in the 30 sec timeframe and others I did not quite get there. For example - we have done plie jacks many times in the step videos so I know them and I could get out 24 reps in 30 seconds. Then there are the slip jumps - haha. I squeaked out 15 - barely. I stopped before 30 seconds and not because I wanted to either. You could have lit a flame under my butt and I would have caught fire. These legs were simply NOT MOVING PERIOD! LOL!!!
I had a good time running around the gym and getting from one thing to the next. I kind of reminded me of meso 1 like that.
I am doing disc 27 tomorrow. I am planning to do light (20 minute jog) cardio after all the upper body lifting days, but they may be postponed until disc 28 lol! We shall see...
Hello! Great workout - this was AWESOME!!! This is the type of workout that really gets me. I know I can do squat rack legs with no problem so I took this option. thanks for giving us the two choices. My from issue is not with strength so much as it is with stamina and this workout is perfect for that problem.
I workout at the gym so I tried my best to stay within the 30 sec rest period to get the maximum benefit. However, I did have to sequester myself from the weight area and run back and forth to the separate boxing room and then out to the weight so I think I made up for it there lol! Plu I also have to clean up after every set when I move from area to area.
Anyway, I was truckin' right along until I hit Split Jumps. GOOD GOD!!!!!!!! I even wrote on my paper - "Got me"! They sure did!!! From there, I was barely hanging on with the plio work. The poundage was perfect. The sequential lunge/front kick combo was another one that got me good.
I was able to exceed the rep number with some plios in the 30 sec timeframe and others I did not quite get there. For example - we have done plie jacks many times in the step videos so I know them and I could get out 24 reps in 30 seconds. Then there are the slip jumps - haha. I squeaked out 15 - barely. I stopped before 30 seconds and not because I wanted to either. You could have lit a flame under my butt and I would have caught fire. These legs were simply NOT MOVING PERIOD! LOL!!!
I had a good time running around the gym and getting from one thing to the next. I kind of reminded me of meso 1 like that.
I am doing disc 27 tomorrow. I am planning to do light (20 minute jog) cardio after all the upper body lifting days, but they may be postponed until disc 28 lol! We shall see...
SassyLady7
Cathlete
LOVED Plyo legs!!!
Ditto--This was AWESOME!!! I loved it!!! I did pretty well up until the first set of half-turns. I pushed pause after that & of course that's when Cathe says, "you're not pausing, are you"? (After that, I didn't pause, although greatly tempted!)
I just loved the plyos! For the most part, I actually like the plyo segments better than the weighted leg segments--not that I hated those, but towards the end, I would inwardly groan at the thought of using any weights with my tired legs!
I really felt the same as Cathe--can't wait to do it again!
Ditto--This was AWESOME!!! I loved it!!! I did pretty well up until the first set of half-turns. I pushed pause after that & of course that's when Cathe says, "you're not pausing, are you"? (After that, I didn't pause, although greatly tempted!)
I just loved the plyos! For the most part, I actually like the plyo segments better than the weighted leg segments--not that I hated those, but towards the end, I would inwardly groan at the thought of using any weights with my tired legs!
I really felt the same as Cathe--can't wait to do it again!