Which series?

[2tell_likeitis]

Hi, I'm 51 and trying to figure out the best series or rotation for my goals and I feel overwhelmed Background: I used to work with a trainer and got great results. Some days were CrossFit style workouts/other days straight heavy lifting and an off days adding my own cardio. As I age, I'm having a tougher time keeping the weight off if my exercise isn't consistent. I find working out at home to be the best solution for me at this time. I purchased RWH and I love it. I have to modify some of the high impact moves. I'd like to do STS to build more strength and change body composition, but wonder if that would be enough to get the fat off. I was thinking of doing STS M/W/F like the schedule is laid out and only cardio on the off days. I know I'd probably get better results if I did cardio later on same days as STS but I don't have that kind of time with a job, kids, etc.

Anyone with experience, please let me know what you think. Stick with RWH rotations? Or commit to the STS program? Looking to lose fat/change shape/get stronger.

Thank you!!
Kathy

 

[Beth-B-Fit]

I like your idea of doing STS 3 days a week and cardio some of the other days. Great place to start getting fitter!

Beth

 

[nckfitheart2009]

Hi,

I strongly believe you can achieve your goal with regard to body composition with any series.
STS or RwH it does not matter. Since you have mentioned your busy life. Short Hiit workout from STS cardio
or RwH is the relevant cardio type to attack fat.

The key is NUTRITION. Only yourself know what your nutrition is at this moment.
Nutrition plays 70% of body composition quest. Be true to yourself, ask for help from a professional if necessary.

STS M/W/T is fine. Any consistency in working out will make your body respond
if it is supported by a change in nutrition.

All the very best,

 

[Justinef]

hi, I agree with Nathalie and Beth. If it's of any use, I'm doing this at the moment (and loving it):
M - hiit & abs (eg rwh plyo hiit)
T- STS upper body
W- cardio lower body (eg rwh LB circuit)
Th - STS upper body
F- STS legs
S - any UB endurance, or metabolic (eg rwh UB circuit)

I'm making use of rwh, xtrain, cathe live....all my favourites.

 

[2tell_likeitis]

Thank you all for taking the time to respond. Sometimes I get caught up in what if I do this or that when really it all boils down to consistency and the nutrition. I tend to get busy and undereat and then on other days I'm starving and don't watch the quality. In the last month, I've really gotten that down with measuring and eating only quality, 'clean' food. I feel much better.

Thanks again!
Kathy

 

[FireLight]

Hello Kathy,

RWH will definitely change your body composition and build strength. I know because I did the Getting Started with RWH rotation and not only did I build strength and endurance, I leaned out and had muscle definition in all the right places. I added yoga 2x a week to this rotation to elongate my muscles too. Weight loss (budging the scale) is not a goal of mine at this time, so I can't comment on that.

STS is a superb program and you will achieve results in all areas for strength, changing body composition etc. It's hard and requires commitment if done properly.

I would suggest you try Cathe OnDemand and check out all her videos.

Also go through Cathe's workout rotations - every month she comes out with rotations for gaining strength, building endurance, cardiovascular endurance, losing weight etc.
Her rotations are excellent but you have to review them and check out which ones appeal to you and for the long term goal of changing body composition and building strength.

Your body is already programmed to change since you have had a trainer and done weight work. Your muscles remember this and you should see some good results with Cathe's workouts. The key here is being consistent for 4-5 days per week. Nutrition, as Nathalie stated, is so important. I couldn't agree more. Hydrate with water not sugary drinks. Get plenty of rest. Focus on your workouts and the muscle you are working on. Increase your weights when you don't feel challenged anymore. Cathe gives out these types of pointers throughout the DVDs and they are important little tid bits to achieving your goal.

Keep moving,