When I do S&H and enjoy it most

[jgoycoolea]

Just thought I'd share an observation with you all.

I ususally work out first thing in the morning, as I am definately a morning person. But every now and again I can't do it then, and find myself working out in the evening after work. At that time it is a little hard to get motivated, and the idea of doing cardio is particularly revolting.

I have found that in the evening, the S&H series--particularly upper body-- feels most peaceful and enjoyable. No jumping around, no fast paced action, no rapid beat to the music, and you get to rest and stretch. Even though I will still work the muscle hard,and feel my heart rate rise, I don't feel like I've been tortured like I would if I had to do all sort of fast movements. I always feel so calm when I am done.

(And in fact, the opposite is also true--in the morning, S&H sometimes just seems too slow!)

Jeanne

 

[Ally]

You know,it's funny - I have noticed that too! I never work out in the evening, but on the days when I am coming off being sick or just feel overtaxed in some way otherwise these videos are just the thing. And without sacrificing intensity either! Nobody could have done that but Cathe.

 

[K60]

Have you ever tried other weight videos and compared them to SH or PS? Today, I did Cory's GHAS and Gilad's QF Chest & Back. They are both quite short and do the reps very fast. I find that I have to drop the weight considerably for those. I put these in my rotation for variety but don't enjoy them nearly as much as Cathe's. Both of those others really wear you out in a hurry but honestly, I wonder if doing two body parts in 18 or 20 minutes really gets the job done. I love the S&H's. I really feel like I've accomplished something when I get done with those.

 

[jgoycoolea]

I have few other weight videos besides S&H and MIS. I have Margaret Richard's Body Electric, Gay Gasper, and MTV's Total Body Training with Keith Byard. I also taped various shows from tv, for example Cory Everson, Body Shaping (the worst exercise show ever in my mind), Fitness Beach, and Kiana's Flex Appeal.

After progresisng beyond a beginner level, like, you, I felt that none of them put enough effort into any muscle group and quit bothering with others' routines. For years I devised my own programs. Then one day as I flipped through the Collage catalog for amusement only, I saw Cathe and they made such a fuss about how thorough and difficult MIS was that I bought it. Yea! So happy I did.

ANd, yes, I too have to go lower on MIS or BodyMAx or CTX when the pace is so much faster. And my chest is still sore from my "peaceful" and "relaxing" S&H workout of 2 days ago!

Jeanne

 

[K60]

My DH used to tape those ESPN "fitness" shows for obvious reasons (so he could watch bimbos in bikinis cavorting on the beach, LOL) and I agree, they was awful.

That's funny what you said about S&H chest. That's the one that hits me the hardest too, soreness wise.