Training for Intensity Series

[jillybean]

Some of you (aka Donna, Aquajock, etc) already know this, but... I just added I-Max to my rotation 2 x's a week to kick my current plateau's butt, and to prepare myself (hah!) for the Intensity Series. It does get easier! It also helped me lose 5 lbs.! Not much, but I can see a difference! I use an 8" step now and although I cannot seem to reach even half of Cathe's height on the airborn jacks or tucks, I do them without stopping or getting a giant sidestitch, like I used to do. It has made other videos easier too. What are you guys doing to get ready "for the next step"?

 

[honeybunch1]

I'm already ready, and I'm very excited to get tapes that I KNOW will be tough enough! That's a thrill in itself.

Just Do It!

 

[lorihart]

Praying
Lori

 

[Lizzie]

Hi Jilly!

Well, to get ready I've put Circuit Max and IMax in my rotation, both once a week, in addition to BodyMax every other week. For me, Imax once a week is tough enough - you are one brave girl! Sounds like you've seen great results though. I'm thinking that when we get ImaxII, I'll start doing I & II once a week and see how that goes. I have to say, I've never felt stronger while doing Circuit Max. That video used to just totally kick my butt. I guess it still does, but now when I finish, I'm a bowl of Jell-O instead of a bowl of complete mush. I think the Slow & Heavy training may have something to do with that.

 

[Aquajock]

Eat rocks

Wear my weight vest to work

Twirl Barbie The Barbell

That's it -

A-jock

 

[pfive]

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Dec-14-02 AT 02:45PM (Est)[/font][p]I wasn't plannng on doing anything specific just stickig with my regular exercise routine and using the new videos as workouts to 'shock' my system but then you guys got me a little worried! So I've been doing Power Hour, Leaner Legs and the PS series once per week for the last 3 weeks.

I'm glad that I decided to follow your suggestions because Power Hour has started to become somewhat easier for me to do. I used to dread putting in that tape because I knew it would be a tough workout but now that I've been using it regularly I have been gaining strength and seeing some slight definition!

Thanks for putting a little fear in me!

 

[jo]

I'm doing like Lizzie - have added both Circuit Max and Imax in my weekly rotation. Before I was alternating one of those every week.

Can't wait for the new series! :-jumpy

 

[gettingthere]

Hi Jillybean!

Did you already post your rotation and I missed it? Could you please post it again? How long were you doing it before you saw the weight loss?

Also, I don't have IMax, can you suggest one or two other workouts to sub for it?

Thanks,
Liz

 

[Me2]

I have been doing the PS series, but along with it, I have made my longer cardios MIC, BodyMax, and IMax. (Not all in one week, though!) I do MIC and BodyMax. Another week IMax within the same week as BodyMax, etc. On the days that I do weights, I do either CTX cardio or run. Also, have thrown PH in there a couple of weeks. I have lost a couple of pounds without changing my eating!! Wasn't trying, but it happened (I'll take it).

Linda