Happy Saturday, fierce Watulans!
Yesterday I took a rest day which to me means walking. Today I did the Random Burn premix from Afterburn. I had never done this one before. I was glad that the segment with the dragging planks and the thrust pushups with the gliding disks were earlier in the workout, but then the thrust pushup segment was repeated at the end! I always thought Afterburn was the toughest of the low impact series, and this premix didn't change this opinion!
horusosiris, glad you got your computer issue resolved. Ugh. What a pain. We are all so dependent on them, at least I know I am! Looking forward to the Sleek workouts next week. DH usually isn't home when I work out, but thanks for the warning about what I might look like doing the moves. I did take ballet for several years as a child, but the dance school I was going to closed and any other options were too far away. Probably just as well, since I definitely do not have a ballet physique!
manleym, I'm now starting the Low Impact Series with a bang with an Afterburn premix. I still have to circle back and do Lower Body Blast and the Lower Body Circuit from High Reps when they fit in to my schedule---probably tomorrow since it's been a few days since I've done dedicated work for the lower body. Oh, I don't get any special discount other than the 10off from Mary, but the combo of the 10off, her sale, and the rewards points I've accumulated made the Sleek workouts hard to pass up. They arrive on Monday, along with two old cardio workouts from Petra Kolber and Christi Taylor. I'm looking forward to trying the Sleek workouts, as I think they will help to balance out my regimen.
Nathalie, you definitely are the band's lead singer! I could back you up, but would probably be better playing the kazoo. Or the triangle!
Yes, the abs from Pyramid Upper are the ones on the stability ball with the pikes. And yes, they are hard! Someone here suggested that the ab section could be done first before the rest of the upper body and then the arms wouldn't be tired yet and it might be easier to do those pikes. I haven't tried this yet, but I like the idea.
Kim, Watula used to jump in the fridge as a kitten too! The first time we almost didn't know she was in there but quickly opened the door since she had been playing in the kitchen one second and gone the next and we figured something was up! Kittens need to be saved from themselves sometimes, for sure. Just like other kids I guess!
ChelePA, hope all went well with AC repair on your home!
Kate, sometimes I think I tweak something without realizing it and get sore in a strange place. I guess as long as it recovers pretty quickly, it's all good.
kittybug, RWH Upper Body Circuit is one of my most used in that series! It's a tough one!
Linda, great that you found Megan on You Tube! I listened to the clip of her describing the program and I like her voice and demeanor. Less OC than Chalene, who I like but not love. I've only seen the promo that Autumn does for the free trial of her BB programs, and TBH I could not see working out listening to that voice. It just rubbed me the wrong way. I know people say that about Michele Dozois, and I can see that although I can tolerate Michele except when she does shrill whooping (which she doesn't do often, or I wouldn't touch her workouts). Autumn might be different in an actual workout, but honestly the only program that piques my interest would be 80 Day Obsession and 80 days of anyone except my DH is too many.
LOL this was sure a paragraph of random thoughts! Anyway I like the looks of Megan and the program and appreciate the link!
Kim, thanks for your thoughts about Megan---she sounds like she would be right up my alley!! BUT....I.DO.NOT.NEED.ANY.MORE.WORKOUTS!
but I think I might try the sample workout
bee, you could switch back and forth among your instruments, although you may not have your trumpet or clarinet anymore. I don't think I've seen a professional female trumpet player---not sure why, it just seems that women may not choose this instrument for some reason. I'm definitely no expert though!
Waves to all!!