I've been doing CLX workouts lately, just mixing and matching and alternating a week of Burn, Push, or Lean. Never stuck with the 90 day rotation, as intended. Usually just used the workouts for the variety.
When I first got my set, I used mostly the band. There weren't that many band workouts at the time. The range of motion is totally different, than just using weights alone, but it's a bit trickier to set up in time with everyone else.
I like about 80 percent of the exercises, I would say. There are some that are very challenging with heavy weights, so depending on the exercise I do have to switch to more moderate weights, sometimes.
I have never altered the exercises, but I don't see why you couldn't do that to make them suit you. Most of the Push phase is very traditional exercises. It's the Burn and Lean phase that are a bit different and would be very easy to modify. No one says you have to do exactly what they do.
I do like Sassy's suggestion, as I like my back to feel more supported when I'm lifting heavy.
I have used the other workouts, besides the weights and the circuit style is kinda fun. I do prefer longer (more thorough) warmups and cooldowns, than what Chalene does and will often add something to start or end of workout.
Pam
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Pam
Current Rotation:
Dean Pohlman (Man Flow Yoga) 90 Days to Flexible Phase 3 (Intermediate)
Cathe Strength Training (ICE & LITE series)
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