Timesaver premixes on GS

[jennifermaria]

Hi everyone,

I have another "Timesaver premix" question, this time on the GS series...

I read some awesome reviews on the GS series in a post below, and now I'm really tempted to get them. However, as I mentioned before, I don't have a ton of time to work out in the morning, so I love the idea of Timesaver premixes to Cathe's workouts. Could someone please give me an idea of what's been trimmed from the GS workouts to get the Timesaver premixes? I noticed that the workouts are pretty much cut in half for the Timesavers, so I just wanted to know if they're still effective even in their condensed versions, or if they're significantly different from the original versions and I should just stick to the full versions (and try to squeeze them into my current workout schedule!).

Just to give a sense of my goals, I am looking to increase strength and definition. I've been strength training (starting with Cathe, then venturing into the Firm, and now Tracie Long's TLT DVD's) for about 8 years now, but I would say my strength gains have been more moderate (certainly compared to many of you here! Wow, I am soo in awe of what y'all have been able to achieve!!) than extraordinary, so I'd like to take my training to the next level and I know from experience that Cathe's workouts are the ones to do just that.

Thanks,
Jennifer

PS I looked at the workout descriptions on Cathe's page and noticed there wasn't abwork on any of the GS DVD's - is that really the case?

 

[andtckrtoo]

No, there's no ab work on the GS series workouts. Someone mentioned that she put out CoreMax at the same time, so that could be why.

The GS series is a good, hardcore weight series. The timesavers are very well done, and in my opinion, do not really take from the original workout. In the full versions there are usually 3 sets of an exercise. In the time saver 2. There are a few cut out, but especially if your not an avid weight lifter, those really do not make a big difference. I would, however, probably do the legs over two days. Do the standing work one day, and the floorwork another. Both have major benefits.

 

[jennifermaria]

Thanks, Christine!

I'd better get my credit card ready... *hehe*