07-30-13, 05:04 AM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Virginia
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I have been using this set for about 7 weeks but travel a bit so need to play catch up some weeks by re-doing a week. I am almost to the 4th week. I find the ramp and foam rolling a bit repetitive as they are used for all weeks. However... that being said this is probably the set that has worked the best for me thus far so I will keep going. People at work have noticed that I look slimmer and my clothes seem less snug. I notice that I feel stronger and have more flexibility in my low back and hips which I am guessing is due to the RAMP and foam rolling. My goal is to lose body fat and I feel like this is working for me. I tried Jillian and quit after the first cycle as I was not noticing changes as much as I was enjoying the 30 minute workouts. The metabolic workouts are short and the movement fairly controlled so I like these thus far as well. I modify by putting my hands on the step when doing burpees and this works well. Rachel also shows modifications for most moves. I have started by lifting about 8-12 pounds.
I love the rotational moves and the control used with the weights. Hoping that Rachel puts out another set after this one!!!!!
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07-30-13, 09:58 AM | |
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Sorry, I can't really give advice on how to mix in other workouts, as I didn't mix any in.
kathym, I travel a lot too. During the 12 weeks, I had frequent 3 day interruptions due to travel for work. I also had one 4 day interruption for a fun trip. A few times I did a RAMP + metabolic type workout in the hotel room. When traveling, I ate as best I could given the sometimes limited choices. I read (I think in the book) that it is OK to 2 strength workouts on back-to-back days (but never 3 in a row). The 2 in a row is how I handled the travel weeks - usually 2 back-to-back before I left and 2 back-to-back when I came home. I just kept track of the strength workouts and when I hit 3 I said that the "week" was done and when I hit 12 I said that the phase was done (even if it happened to be, say a Wednesday). I didn't repeat weeks due to travel. If I did, then I probably never would finish Any way, that's what worked for me. Deb |
07-30-13, 10:03 AM | |
Join Date: Aug 2006
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On the protein shake - I workout in the AM. On workout days, I make a huge shake with whey protein, fruit and veggies. I drink half before my workout and half after my workout. I love these shakes. I probably couldn't have gotten my daily allotment of veggies without the shakes.
To make the shakes, I use the Nutribullet (big brother of Magic Bullet) which costs $80 with 20% off coupon at Bed,Bath,Beyond. Anyway, thats what worked for me! Deb |
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d2s, drop 2 sizes, drop two sizes, rachel cosgrove |
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