SRP
Cathlete
This weekend was my first to try the PUB and PLB tapes. Oh my.
First, a question: is there a particular benefit to the pyramid system? It seems like it is targeted towards muscle endurance to me.
PUB was HARD. My pectorals are still sore, and I did that two days ago. Oddly enough, my triceps aren't, and I always considered them the weakest part of my arms. I definitely need to play with the weights some more.
Speaking of weights... for PUB, I have to change mine out on every increase or decrease, while Cathe and Co. just bend over and grab another pair of dumbbells. I was moving fast, but not fast enough! I had to pause the DVD all the time. AND - I have a bruise on the back of my head - I discovered the hard way that I have to sit right on the edge of my bench, otherwise my head hangs over the other end and rests on the edge. Ouch.
PLB wasn't so bad. In fact, I'm not even sore this morning. I was surprised, because my legs did get tired. Again, I need to play with the weights.
PUB - abs section... PIKES ARE HARD! And dad-gum, it's hard to control that stability ball. I've never used one before. I am going to practice, practice, practice! I thought I could have managed at least one pike, but nope. From now on, that ball comes out every day until I can do them.
Overall, I liked it, and it certainly threw my body for a loop. I needed that! Talk about a shock - I've always just worked out the top and bottom halves for about 15-20 minutes each. Jumping to a full hour each was somethign else.
First, a question: is there a particular benefit to the pyramid system? It seems like it is targeted towards muscle endurance to me.
PUB was HARD. My pectorals are still sore, and I did that two days ago. Oddly enough, my triceps aren't, and I always considered them the weakest part of my arms. I definitely need to play with the weights some more.
Speaking of weights... for PUB, I have to change mine out on every increase or decrease, while Cathe and Co. just bend over and grab another pair of dumbbells. I was moving fast, but not fast enough! I had to pause the DVD all the time. AND - I have a bruise on the back of my head - I discovered the hard way that I have to sit right on the edge of my bench, otherwise my head hangs over the other end and rests on the edge. Ouch.
PLB wasn't so bad. In fact, I'm not even sore this morning. I was surprised, because my legs did get tired. Again, I need to play with the weights.
PUB - abs section... PIKES ARE HARD! And dad-gum, it's hard to control that stability ball. I've never used one before. I am going to practice, practice, practice! I thought I could have managed at least one pike, but nope. From now on, that ball comes out every day until I can do them.
Overall, I liked it, and it certainly threw my body for a loop. I needed that! Talk about a shock - I've always just worked out the top and bottom halves for about 15-20 minutes each. Jumping to a full hour each was somethign else.
