06-19-11, 06:10 AM | ||
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Germany
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I think the combination of pushups, planks, tricep dips and low weight upper body exercises are to credit for better upper body definition than I've had in a long time. I also don't do as much cardio as I used to, but do try to get some short circuits in a few times a week. I'm chronically disorganized and struggle big time sticking to any sort of rotation, but alternating between barre and pilates + short circuits is working well. I also walk a lot and try to stay active and sit around less. I'm not sure this is helpful... maybe the answer is don't try to do one thing exclusively, just try to add it to what you already do ETA: I also get Suzanne Bowen's weekly downloads. They are an inexpensive way to add this little pulses and holds type of exercise to your rotation. Many swear by Leah Sarago's Ballet Body downloads and Daisysunshine has almost sent me off the edge with her trailers.... |
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06-19-11, 06:27 AM | |
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Congratulations! Those are awesome results.
I've said this a million times, but last year when I was 160 I was a size 14. Lost all the weight gained it back (sad, sad ) but instead of being a 14 I'm a size 10 and if I don't want to breathe can get into an 8. Love my barre workouts. I took a break for a couple of weeks cause I sick of them but missed them so much I'm back it. |
06-19-11, 08:17 AM | |
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Morristown, NJ
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I've been doing tbm, p57, some pure barre, the occasional squeeze, and an Ellen here and there. Most consistent with tbm - primarily the old ones ff and ds as well as cyb. For cardio I'm walking or doing turbo jam or whatever dancy stuff I'm in the mood for. I've been having a lot of FUN with my workouts instead of trying to kill myself. I think it's been good for my stress levels and has enabled me to cut back on the food successfully. Who knew you could have fun and get results?
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06-19-11, 08:27 AM | |
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Woodstock NY
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I also have been having fun with my workouts and not stressing out over them. I have been doing Ellen Barretts, Squeeze and Squeeze Stronger, ATRMs, Tracey Mallett's Booty Barre's (both of them) and her Pilates Sculpt. I also regularly workout with Dove and Michele Carmichael's Fuel Series--especially Flex & MetFuel. These have been the main focus of my workouts. I didn't care for the BarMethod and have been neglecting P57. I also have started doing TA's Mat and PP again recently and have been loving these.
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06-19-11, 07:57 PM | |
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Connecticut
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Congratulations on the results! I'm so glad you posted. I fell off the exercise bandwagon last fall (injury and too much work). Unfortunately, most of my clothes are not fitting. I was debating about starting barre again, but I think it may work for me this time if I add some more cardio into my routine.
Faith |
06-20-11, 03:10 PM | |
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Edina, MN
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You know, I had been doing a strictly barre rotation for a while, then I got Skogg and started on the kettlebells. It's too early to tell (I've only been doing kettlebells for 2 weeks), but my pants are a LOT tighter!!! I'm hoping it will go away, but if it doesn't I'm going straight back to my barre!
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