New BJ Gaddour Workout Program -- Metashred

[sewoodson]

Originally Posted by macska

Sounds good... still can't get the code working and I'm stubborn.

Macska, are you using Explorer for your browser? I can never get the code to work in Explorer. I use Google Chrome or Firefox.

[kalliope999]

Thanks for this thread and for the breakdowns! BJ Gaddour wasn't even on my radar, but this set looks really good.

My husband is now considering this for when he's done with his P90X3 rotation, but we don't have a box or bench. Would a wooden dining room chair suffice? We'd prefer not to have to buy a box if something else can be substituted, since we don't have a good place to store it on an everyday basis, and the boxes on Amazon are relatively expensive ($100+).

Is the box just for step-ups and sit-backs, or for box jumps? Has anyone done the latter on a chair without putting too much wear and tear on it? Are there other clever or cheaper substitutes that I've overlooked?

Thanks!

[Chomper]

Originally Posted by kalliope999

Thanks for this thread and for the breakdowns! BJ Gaddour wasn't even on my radar, but this set looks really good.

My husband is now considering this for when he's done with his P90X3 rotation, but we don't have a box or bench. Would a wooden dining room chair suffice? We'd prefer not to have to buy a box if something else can be substituted, since we don't have a good place to store it on an everyday basis, and the boxes on Amazon are relatively expensive ($100+).

Is the box just for step-ups and sit-backs, or for box jumps? Has anyone done the latter on a chair without putting too much wear and tear on it? Are there other clever or cheaper substitutes that I've overlooked?

Thanks!

Oh you can totally use a chair. I have only previewed the first 3 workouts so far, but I doubt there will be box jumps in this set. So far the box has been used for box squats (chair would be fine) and for hands elevated push-ups and plank moves (could use a chair or table or back of a couch). There might be step ups, BJ has used them before, it would depend on the chair how advisable that would be. But you could use a stool, or actual stairs if you have them close enough to your workout area. I would recommend buying a high step eventually if you like this kind of training.

[kalliope999]

Originally Posted by Chomper

Oh you can totally use a chair. I have only previewed the first 3 workouts so far, but I doubt there will be box jumps in this set. So far the box has been used for box squats (chair would be fine) and for hands elevated push-ups and plank moves (could use a chair or table or back of a couch). There might be step ups, BJ has used them before, it would depend on the chair how advisable that would be. But you could use a stool, or actual stairs if you have them close enough to your workout area. I would recommend buying a high step eventually if you like this kind of training.

Thanks, Chomper! We could definitely manage the step-ups, and our chairs work well on our workout mat for elevated planks. But you're right, if we continue to move in this direction a high step might eventually be in order!

[keilan00]

I just got my dvds. I'm usually terrible at completing a workout system unless I'm participating in a check-in. Luckily, this program is only 21 days!

Is anyone interested in a Metashred Check-in? If so, I'll create one tomorrow.

Thank you for the breakdowns, Chomper!

[debbied]

Originally Posted by keilan00

I just got my dvds. I'm usually terrible at completing a workout system unless I'm participating in a check-in. Luckily, this program is only 21 days!

Is anyone interested in a Metashred Check-in? If so, I'll create one tomorrow.

Thank you for the breakdowns, Chomper!

Sure. I started the rotation the other day and have done the first one. It's been fun already....love his 'encouraging' lines that make me laugh!

[gilbjeter]

Originally Posted by keilan00

I just got my dvds. I'm usually terrible at completing a workout system unless I'm participating in a check-in. Luckily, this program is only 21 days!

Is anyone interested in a Metashred Check-in? If so, I'll create one tomorrow.

Thank you for the breakdowns, Chomper!

I'd be interested. I am finishing a Kayla Itsines BBG rotation now. I plan to do another BBG rotation again but want to do Metashred in between, before I dive back into BBG. I have 2 weeks left of my current BBG rotation.

[Chomper]

Originally Posted by debbied

Sure. I started the rotation the other day and have done the first one. It's been fun already....love his 'encouraging' lines that make me laugh!

I think in the second workout one of the female backgrounders is in a side plank with her lower leg bent out forward and he says something that makes her laugh. It was amazing she didn't topple over.

[debbied]

Originally Posted by Chomper

I think in the second workout one of the female backgrounders is in a side plank with her lower leg bent out forward and he says something that makes her laugh. It was amazing she didn't topple over.

Don't you just LOVE him?

[keilan00]

Hi guys! I started the check-in thread. Hope to see you there!
http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=214156