I found it fairly easy to set up the moves with the bands. There is one backgrounder showing how to set up the exercises. The trick is to make sure you are using the correct band and tension for the band as well. Sometimes you can just increase the tension a little bit before jumping to a more difficult band. I think I only had two bands that I used, but I am pretty much a wimp when it comes to upper body moves.
I would recommend using bands that have a long length to them. Some bands don't reach as far overhead (that is a total pet peeve of mine).
There was one move that I found a little bit tricky to do with the bands. They showed the backgrounder I think with her feet wrapped around the bands for a move where you are doing a squat and then lifting your hip and leg up to the side, but I just tried to stand on the band and lift it up that way, of course the band kept popping off. I would suggest just following how they have it set up. You may have to pause the DVD or be off count with the exercises a little when switching from side to side, but not a big deal.
I would try a run through of one of the CLX workouts with what bands you have and just make note if it feels like they are adequate or not. Most likely each week you can reassess and change your bands if need be, but from my experience it is not as easy to move up in bands as it is to move up in weights.
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