Anyone doing rotations or what are your workout plans during this time?

ncl · 04-05-20, 06:18 PM

I feel like I have lost some of my fitness after a vacation that was followed up by the craziness of COVID 19. I am looking to get inspired about creating a plan to get my fitness level back up. What's everyone doing right now? I was on vacay for 10 days then right into COVID craziness and exhaustion, limiting what I was able to do, but I feel my energy level is improving.

Tanja · 04-05-20, 07:23 PM

I am focusing on mobility and feel good workouts. I am doing something every day of the week. I rotate whatever is fun: rebounder workbouts with treadmill/jumprope workouts, weight training with step/kickboxing/eliptical workouts, etc.

For me it is more important just to be able to move in different directions, up and down, left and right, than it is to have visible results. As long as I can lift a 40 lbs bag of dog food, I am good.

bubbles76 · 04-05-20, 07:32 PM

I'm currently in finishing up a Met-RX rotation. I've had great results! I'll probably follow up with an XTFMax/XtrainFit rotation, probably subbing my own cardio and adding yoga as I go. Or maybe a Cathe rotation.

alisoncooks · 04-05-20, 07:32 PM

Yep. I had a home reno that lasted about a month and threw off my workouts. We literally got the last of the carpet installed the Friday before our state started setting limits on work and gathering. So I've been just trying to get back in the habit.

I've just started using some of Pahla B's workouts on YouTube, and I really like her! I've also been focusing on yoga (because goodness knows I need some breathing and stillness in my day). So a combo of those + outdoor walks with my kids is what I'm doing.

MoFirmer · 04-05-20, 07:35 PM

I am doing a FIRM bootcamp rotation right now. Several of us in the TransFIRM your Body checkin on FB are doing it. I took one Rekebah made years ago and tailored it with BEMAX/FIRM workouts.

Usia · 04-05-20, 07:38 PM

Last December I subscribed to GHUTV for $16/year as well as ePilates online for a year. The best money I've ever spent for online memberships.

So far this year I've been doing GHUTV workouts every other day, focusing on strength, and on alternate days I'm doing ePilates classes. I've gained strength and flexibility and am virtually ache-free. I plan to continue with this plan for as long as it works for me.

Taiga · 04-05-20, 07:58 PM

I have been doing Tracie Long's Signature Series and recently started weaving in some of her other newer workouts (I had CMs and recently purchased her Metabolic Strength workouts during her sale). I love the mobility work that she incorporates. I have also been spending more time on my flexibility (various yoga, the Kristina Nekyia dvds, Barlates Warm and Stretch etc). I'm trying to work out some muscular imbalances then will choose a strength rotation. I had intended STS but I'm actually thinking Met-Rx or one of the Men's Health sets I purchased on black Friday. I'm just in the mood to do something new or fairly old. I ordered the newer P90 because I've been waxing sentimental but have too much on my plate for a P90X rotation right now.

I have KB Body Series that's been waiting a while as well. As usual, I want to do everything

Oh---and I recently purchased a few Finis Jhung dvds off Amazon (they won't arrive until May) because I had never seen them marked down so low. I will want to incorporate them eventually.They are kind of meditative and do help with flexibility. I want to keep that theme given the current atmosphere.

deineira · 04-05-20, 08:08 PM

Yep. I just started a Cathe FitSplit rotation. I was working mostly in Lauren's Playground, but I'm losing some fitness with these workouts as they're not as hard and much shorter (which is one of the reasons I was enjoying them!) However, I'm planning to use this time to get in better shape.

ncl · 04-06-20, 08:33 PM

I decided to start with some good ole xtrain today, did bis and tris (or a premix anyway). I think I'll do some traditional weight lifting for a bit with some cardio inbetween to get the strength back up, then next month I think I'll do some bootcamps and metabolic workouts and see how that goes. All interspersed with some cardio.

MathTeacher · 04-06-20, 08:44 PM

I have been doing all kinds of things, but my school neighbor wants to do Liift4, so I am doing that with her remotely.

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04-05-20, 06:18 PM
ncl Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Western North Carolina	Anyone doing rotations or what are your workout plans during this time? I feel like I have lost some of my fitness after a vacation that was followed up by the craziness of COVID 19. I am looking to get inspired about creating a plan to get my fitness level back up. What's everyone doing right now? I was on vacay for 10 days then right into COVID craziness and exhaustion, limiting what I was able to do, but I feel my energy level is improving.

04-05-20, 07:23 PM
Tanja Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Northern Alabama	I am focusing on mobility and feel good workouts. I am doing something every day of the week. I rotate whatever is fun: rebounder workbouts with treadmill/jumprope workouts, weight training with step/kickboxing/eliptical workouts, etc. For me it is more important just to be able to move in different directions, up and down, left and right, than it is to have visible results. As long as I can lift a 40 lbs bag of dog food, I am good.

04-05-20, 07:32 PM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	I'm currently in finishing up a Met-RX rotation. I've had great results! I'll probably follow up with an XTFMax/XtrainFit rotation, probably subbing my own cardio and adding yoga as I go. Or maybe a Cathe rotation. __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

04-05-20, 07:32 PM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	Yep. I had a home reno that lasted about a month and threw off my workouts. We literally got the last of the carpet installed the Friday before our state started setting limits on work and gathering. So I've been just trying to get back in the habit. I've just started using some of Pahla B's workouts on YouTube, and I really like her! I've also been focusing on yoga (because goodness knows I need some breathing and stillness in my day). So a combo of those + outdoor walks with my kids is what I'm doing.

04-05-20, 07:35 PM
MoFirmer Join Date: May 2009	I am doing a FIRM bootcamp rotation right now. Several of us in the TransFIRM your Body checkin on FB are doing it. I took one Rekebah made years ago and tailored it with BEMAX/FIRM workouts. __________________ DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

04-05-20, 07:38 PM
Usia VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008	Last December I subscribed to GHUTV for $16/year as well as ePilates online for a year. The best money I've ever spent for online memberships. So far this year I've been doing GHUTV workouts every other day, focusing on strength, and on alternate days I'm doing ePilates classes. I've gained strength and flexibility and am virtually ache-free. I plan to continue with this plan for as long as it works for me. __________________ Dana Avatar: Oliver!

04-05-20, 07:58 PM
Taiga Join Date: May 2006	I have been doing Tracie Long's Signature Series and recently started weaving in some of her other newer workouts (I had CMs and recently purchased her Metabolic Strength workouts during her sale). I love the mobility work that she incorporates. I have also been spending more time on my flexibility (various yoga, the Kristina Nekyia dvds, Barlates Warm and Stretch etc). I'm trying to work out some muscular imbalances then will choose a strength rotation. I had intended STS but I'm actually thinking Met-Rx or one of the Men's Health sets I purchased on black Friday. I'm just in the mood to do something new or fairly old. I ordered the newer P90 because I've been waxing sentimental but have too much on my plate for a P90X rotation right now. I have KB Body Series that's been waiting a while as well. As usual, I want to do everything Oh---and I recently purchased a few Finis Jhung dvds off Amazon (they won't arrive until May) because I had never seen them marked down so low. I will want to incorporate them eventually.They are kind of meditative and do help with flexibility. I want to keep that theme given the current atmosphere. __________________ Taiga

04-05-20, 08:08 PM
deineira Join Date: Jan 2013	Yep. I just started a Cathe FitSplit rotation. I was working mostly in Lauren's Playground, but I'm losing some fitness with these workouts as they're not as hard and much shorter (which is one of the reasons I was enjoying them!) However, I'm planning to use this time to get in better shape.

04-06-20, 08:33 PM
ncl Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Western North Carolina	I decided to start with some good ole xtrain today, did bis and tris (or a premix anyway). I think I'll do some traditional weight lifting for a bit with some cardio inbetween to get the strength back up, then next month I think I'll do some bootcamps and metabolic workouts and see how that goes. All interspersed with some cardio.

04-06-20, 08:44 PM
MathTeacher Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Arkansas	I have been doing all kinds of things, but my school neighbor wants to do Liift4, so I am doing that with her remotely. __________________ In a world where you can be anything, be kind.