Hello ladies! I found the new thread! LOL
I just wanted to drop in with my workouts from the weekend quick, just to let you guys know what I've been up to. On Saturday I did:
Afterburn (minus c/d) + KBKB Body Series: Abs/core (minus w/u). This was my first time doing the abs workout from this set and I'm happy to say I loved it a lot more than I thought I would! I felt really worked in my core when I was done. You guys know how I love to work my core and lower body!
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The first five minutes of KBKB Abs was only so-so, but then suddenly she started doing some really creative, fun and effective core moves that I seriously enjoyed! I found it was a great add-on to Afterburn as well since AB is pretty core focused with the plethora of plank type work in it. Overall, very happy about this combo!
Then yesterday, I did:
Crossfire: Triple Tabata premix (minus c/d) + Lower Body Blast (minus w/u, standing plus the first firewalker exercise on the floor, then clamshells with the band while she did hydrants). For the standing work I wore my vest with 19.5 lbs in it. I did do the cardio bursts with the vest, but there was very little air under my feet with it on!
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LOL Also, there was NO way I was doing box jumps onto an 8 inch step with almost 20 lbs on me so I did the modified version Cathe shows which is basically alternating a squat jump with plyo jack. Again, just a teensy bit of daylight between my feet and the mat on those jumps.
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I also subbed some of the deadlifts for sumo deadlifts. I am loving that move!
Sarah- I was loving the pics of your trip to Alaska on facebook! Awesome!
Jen- Congrats on the new furniture!
Marie- It sucks being bored at work, although it does give more forum time. lol
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How's B doing? IIRC, he was struggling with an ear infection right? I hope he feels better!
Natty- I am so happy you are loving the deadlifts nowadays!!
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I remember when we first started the check in those were so difficult for you with your back issues. Yippee for muscle! Even though I mostly use my dvds for the strength work I am SO much stronger and more muscular than when I wasn't working out. I have no issues with low back pain or other nagging little aches anymore.
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I do notice if I go more than a week without working out at all I start to feel a little achy and...uhh...my age.
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Exercise keeps you young!
Nancy- One of the girls from my VF check in did a stint with Brett's Strong Curves and she LOVED how her butt looked after that rotation!
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None of us can keep away from Cathe's cardio for too long, though.
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That's why we call ourselves the Endorphin Junkies. It is like a necessary vitamin! We can't go without it for too long!
Justina- I hope everything is going well in your corner of the world, especially with that work/home/me time balance! I'm curious to see how you do with Nia's program if you'll enjoy it as much as Natty!
Have a great day ladies! TTFN! (ta ta for now...
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