beachgerrrl
Cathlete
What Leg dvd workout can I use to substitute for the GYM STYLE LEGS w/o, when on a Gym Styles rotation? I'm fine with the other Gym Style workouts--only Legs is a problem.
I've been doing:
4 wks: Slow & Heavy
4 wks: Pure Strength
4 wks: Slow & Heavy
4 wks: Pure Strength
4 wks: Slow & Heavy
So far, so good.
But, this week, I decided to try the Gym Styles. I had viewed the GS Arms, Back, Chest, etc and Muscle Max dvds. No problem. The pace seemed a bit quick, but do-able. I never opened GS Legs, until yesterday. NOT good. :-(
A.-
First, I did Step Jam. I usually do NOT tack on a leg workout, but the Holidays have messed with my schedule! I need to fit this leg work in. So, after Step Jam, I went to GS Legs.
1- the moves for the squats and lunges was WAYYYYYY too fast! OMG. I thought my knees would blow out! There was no time to set up, or to check my form. I used 40lb, which is what I use in S&H, expecting it to me LIGHT..since I thought S&H made you able to lift less wt. I could barely do the 40lb squats at such RAPID speed. It was a pain to try and pause the remote with a 40lb bb on my back! And slowing down the reps would make this type of w/o ...moot. So, what do I do? Are you supposed to use LESS wt on Gym Style Legs? I'm confused here.
I felt the w/o was ineffective for my body. I ended up adding 2 sets of 35 reps with only 25lb for leg extentions. And 2 sets of 15 reps w/25lb for leg curls. That fatiqued my quads and hams enough, at the end of GS L.
2-The deadlift on the step wasn't comfortable for me at all. So, I went and did a 2nd round of regular deadlifts.
At the end of the wt work, I felt as if I was not getting a good workout, compared to S&H or PS.
FLOOR WORK: horrible for me
2- please no flames, but, this was a HUGE waste of my time.
I couldn't do the ball work. I spent most of the time trying NOT to fall off the darned thing. And no, I don't care to try and master it. Right now, I'm too pressed for time. I want an EFFECTIVE workout for my body/ability, and the stability ball was awful. JMO.
3- band work: another NOT for me type exercise. I didn't feel the step ups with the band onto the step. I used 4 risers, and used a low grip. Zippo. Nothing. Waste of time. I suppose I can MODIFY by using dumbells, but what is the point of even trying to follow GS Legs, IF I end up "modifying" every exercise? seems pointless.
4-lying down band work (inner and outer thigh). No, not good. Uncomfortable. And I didn't feel the moves. I'd rather use anke wts, or use the body bar, as Cathe does in Pure Strength. I'll try to modify IF I ever come across this type workout again.
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So, basically, I skipped MOST of the ball work, and got so frustrated with the band work, that I didn't do much of that either.
I ended up feeling like I wasted my hour. But at least the bench leg extentions/curls made me feel a bit better.
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My goal is to build upper body mass, and gain definition in both upper and lower body. I have good muscle mass in lower body, and while I don't need to gain there, I def do not want to lose it.
My main goal is to keep my metabolism revved up throughout the day, and the only way I seem to do this is by getting good, effective weight work. I get a good pump after either S&H or PS. After GS Legs, I felt nothing, other than annoyance. LOL
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Can I sub, say , Leaner Legs or Legs & Glutes, or Pyramids Lower Body, or something else in for GS Legs???? (not PS or S&H, as I use those in other rotations). At this point, I just have no desire to try and work on the stability ball or any leg band work (band wk for upper body is fine, for me, though).
Much thanks! I feel so disappointed with my Leg workout from yesterday. I'd been on such a high these past few mos, since I've been totally loving PS, S&H, and really been having fun with Cathe's Step routines. This GS Legs was just a downer...I just don't want to get discouraged with my being Core-challenged. rofl I just want a good, no nonesense leg workout.
I've been doing:
4 wks: Slow & Heavy
4 wks: Pure Strength
4 wks: Slow & Heavy
4 wks: Pure Strength
4 wks: Slow & Heavy
So far, so good.
But, this week, I decided to try the Gym Styles. I had viewed the GS Arms, Back, Chest, etc and Muscle Max dvds. No problem. The pace seemed a bit quick, but do-able. I never opened GS Legs, until yesterday. NOT good. :-( A.-
First, I did Step Jam. I usually do NOT tack on a leg workout, but the Holidays have messed with my schedule! I need to fit this leg work in. So, after Step Jam, I went to GS Legs.
1- the moves for the squats and lunges was WAYYYYYY too fast! OMG. I thought my knees would blow out! There was no time to set up, or to check my form. I used 40lb, which is what I use in S&H, expecting it to me LIGHT..since I thought S&H made you able to lift less wt. I could barely do the 40lb squats at such RAPID speed. It was a pain to try and pause the remote with a 40lb bb on my back! And slowing down the reps would make this type of w/o ...moot. So, what do I do? Are you supposed to use LESS wt on Gym Style Legs? I'm confused here.
I felt the w/o was ineffective for my body. I ended up adding 2 sets of 35 reps with only 25lb for leg extentions. And 2 sets of 15 reps w/25lb for leg curls. That fatiqued my quads and hams enough, at the end of GS L.
2-The deadlift on the step wasn't comfortable for me at all. So, I went and did a 2nd round of regular deadlifts.
At the end of the wt work, I felt as if I was not getting a good workout, compared to S&H or PS.
FLOOR WORK: horrible for me
2- please no flames, but, this was a HUGE waste of my time.
I couldn't do the ball work. I spent most of the time trying NOT to fall off the darned thing. And no, I don't care to try and master it. Right now, I'm too pressed for time. I want an EFFECTIVE workout for my body/ability, and the stability ball was awful. JMO.
3- band work: another NOT for me type exercise. I didn't feel the step ups with the band onto the step. I used 4 risers, and used a low grip. Zippo. Nothing. Waste of time. I suppose I can MODIFY by using dumbells, but what is the point of even trying to follow GS Legs, IF I end up "modifying" every exercise? seems pointless.
4-lying down band work (inner and outer thigh). No, not good. Uncomfortable. And I didn't feel the moves. I'd rather use anke wts, or use the body bar, as Cathe does in Pure Strength. I'll try to modify IF I ever come across this type workout again.
_______________________
So, basically, I skipped MOST of the ball work, and got so frustrated with the band work, that I didn't do much of that either.
I ended up feeling like I wasted my hour. But at least the bench leg extentions/curls made me feel a bit better.
__________________________
My goal is to build upper body mass, and gain definition in both upper and lower body. I have good muscle mass in lower body, and while I don't need to gain there, I def do not want to lose it.
My main goal is to keep my metabolism revved up throughout the day, and the only way I seem to do this is by getting good, effective weight work. I get a good pump after either S&H or PS. After GS Legs, I felt nothing, other than annoyance. LOL
_________________________
Can I sub, say , Leaner Legs or Legs & Glutes, or Pyramids Lower Body, or something else in for GS Legs???? (not PS or S&H, as I use those in other rotations). At this point, I just have no desire to try and work on the stability ball or any leg band work (band wk for upper body is fine, for me, though).
Much thanks! I feel so disappointed with my Leg workout from yesterday.
I'd been on such a high these past few mos, since I've been totally loving PS, S&H, and really been having fun with Cathe's Step routines. This GS Legs was just a downer...I just don't want to get discouraged with my being Core-challenged. rofl I just want a good, no nonesense leg workout.
