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I got her book from my library and then started following her on Instagram. I simply sent her a DM and she really took time to look into what I was doing and what wasn't working. She is really straight to the point, but I'll be darned if she wasn't spot on for me.
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With macros I am at times more consistent than others. When I am "on" I am ON - measuring everything and logging everything. It's hard to sustain that without it becoming obsessive (for me) but for the most part it always worked for me. This last year I weighed/measured/logged EVERYTHING and stayed within calorie budget -- it took me more than 3 weeks to even lose a lb. I agree with what Jane said that it seems sometimes the body likes a certain weight and really stays there - or in my case gained. I'm curious about the deficit bc I don't know how much lower I could go before my husband and kids no longer like me. Lol. Maybe switching up is the helpful thing bc I was 4 - 5 days a week weights and ZERO cardio or at best a circuit here and there. I'm down about 6 lbs since I started adding in cardio workouts. My body seems to like it. Tugger - idk if you have tried this, but I got some inserts for plantar fasciitis and it has helped more than anything.i got a new job where I stand a lot and it was excruciating so I gave inserts a shot and WOW. Way less discomfort/pain and i can mix in some impact here and there. I like hearing how other people structure their workouts, it is super helpful. Now to finish reading the replies. One of my coworkers is off this week so I am extra busy at my office. Thanks my all the replies so far. |
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04-07-22, 01:50 PM | ||
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Oprah's Bootcamp from years back included a 20 min walk before dinner, which is a short spark. her rotation was something like this: 5-6 days a week: 30 min weight session in the morning 5-6 days a week: 45 cardio session in the morning *75 min cardio on days she doesn't do weights **daily: 20 min walk before dinner *this is an example of extending the duration of a session **example of a spark i think it's important to keep a routine for 2 weeks then change it. this way you can see whether it's making a difference. it usually takes me 2 weeks to evaluate whether anything has changed. Edited to add: if i were to use Oprah's Bootcamp, i would keep the durations of the sessions as prescribed but would use less intense weights sessions to include high rep/low weight workouts, body weight workouts, CS, yoga or barre. For Cardio i would do steady state low impact styles. there are so many ways you could adapt the rotation.
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I am curious what your opinion or suggestions are, as an Essentrics teacher, for a good approach to combining Essentrics with weights. Would it still be an upper body, lower body and full body along with some Essentrics alternate days? Also, in your opinion and for you personally, why do you feel you need to add weights? I am truly interested because I feel like this might be the road I want to go down but not sure the best approach and would love to hear from an expert in Essentrics! |
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05-21-22, 08:19 AM | ||
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You'll hear some of the instructors say that Essentrics is all they do. Some do include other workouts, some have their fantastic physique just due to genetics. I think there is a lot of value in cross training. So...that's my .02.
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