08-09-13, 08:26 PM | |
Join Date: Apr 2012
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I really like this set. I'm in the 7th week, Phase 2. I like the slower, more deliberate pace of the lifting. For me at 64, it's less likely to result in injury. I also like that balance is incorporated into the workout. I've been doing it just as outlined, with the foam rolling and the ramp warm-up. I usually finish with the foam rolling again as part of my cool-down. I feel pleasantly wiped out at the end.
My weight is unchanged (I don't have weight to lose), but I do notice that I've firmed up some all over. I also feel stronger and more empowered. This set is working well for me. It doesn't require a lot of equipment or space. I definitely will do at again sometime, but will probably try some of my other sets first when I get finished with this rotation. I have Jillian Michaels Body Revolution waiting in the wings. I'm sure those workouts will seem short by comparison! Ann |
08-10-13, 08:30 AM | ||
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: USA
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Last February I developed a herniated disc in my lower back which affected the front of my right thigh. The bridges and other back stretches are helpful for it. I would have had to do them separately if doing other strength workouts. I have the dvds and book version. The book version includes a few TRX exercises which can be subbed for the dvd ones. Since I have a jungle gym, I have used them as well. I don't follow the nutrition plan. My weight is unchanged and is not an issue. I do notice my legs are stronger and more muscular and have more definition than when I started. I had not been doing too much strength or cardio for a while after the disc herniation and lost a lot of my leg strength and muscular tone. |
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08-12-13, 10:11 AM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Illinois
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08-12-13, 10:17 AM | ||
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Maryland
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Just an example: my breakfast for today was a whole grain waffle topped with almond butter, strawberries and a little honey.
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08-12-13, 10:35 AM | |
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Colorado Springs
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I don't quite agree. I like to know the weights others use to get a ballpark idea of what I should be aiming for. I switch workouts around all the time, and unless I kept detailed records (which I don't) of the weights I used with each workout. I wouldn't know what to use.
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