03-17-17, 08:49 AM | |
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Are you engaging your legs enough because with 2# ankle weights you should definitely feel worked out when you're done?
I know he says you shouldn't mix other workouts but in all honesty if you want to do it.. do it. Life is too short for rotations you don't really like. |
03-17-17, 08:53 AM | |
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I was going to mention the weight used for toning, as well. A few of the live workouts with 2lb ankle weights and I can really feel it. The standing leg work is so unique with the lunging with weights, too! And, the same with floor work. I can barely get through the 30 reps of each leg exercise. What weights are you using for the arm workouts? Some of those are tough and I really feel it in my shoulders, especially.
Have you progressed from his original Blitzmatics workout to the workouts from his 3 month subscription? I've also been doing cardio from his cardio series, and rebounding, too. What I haven't been able to stick to is the foam rolling after the toning workouts. It's a time issue for me.
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03-17-17, 11:52 AM | |
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Thanks for everyone's feedback.
I've been using 3 lb weights for the arms, which really work my shoulders and 2 lb ankle weights. It's the lower legs I don't feel as much. I changed to 4 lb ankle weights today and, boy, did I feel it then. Thanks, Sue, for the suggestion. It didn't occur to me but I think I remember reading somewhere that 2-4 lb weights are okay. Of course, when I look back on his email, it doesn't say anything. Suzan66, I hope I'm engaging enough. Problem is, I find his videos a little boring (sorry!), so after the 1st go, I've muted him and listened to my audiobooks or music. Maybe I should listen to it again. Pam, it's the small lunging movements and the 1st leg movement where he just steps laterally that have me baffled. Am I supposed to feel something then? I don't have the original Blitzmatics and only splurged on the 1st 3 month one because I kinda went crazy buying A LOT of his old workouts. I will give it more time, especially since I felt more worked out today. I'm no longer attracted to the make-yourself-puke kind of workouts but I think I got used to the high amount of reps from his Thighmatics and TA. |
03-17-17, 03:01 PM | |
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It seems to me his Blitzmatics workouts need to used with a challenging amount of weight for the fewer number of reps, while still keeping the weight on the lighter side. His intention (imo) is to design a safer and gentler workout that doesn't require an obscene amount of reps or require high impact cardio. You really notice a difference in the development of his method when you do some of his early workouts. He will take an exercise that might be done over and over, and tweak it so it's better. Or, change it by incorporating pulses that are slower and more controlled. He continues to be inventive, which is what I find so appealing, making a boring exercise seem fresh and new. There's also the mood he creates with his music and natural talent that I find I really like, too! Hamelin's workouts are the kind that keep me coming back for more.
There are so many people who have posted photographic evidence of their results and physical changes with his method. I wouldn't be brave enough to take those kind of photos at my age, LOL! But, I find the women (mostly) very inspiring. I think of the years, I've tried all the rest whether it be kettlebells, Cathe, Beachbody or whatever the current fitness trend is. I'm excited to see what Hamelin has in store for the future of Blitzmatics. BTW, I don't see anything wrong with incorporating other workouts that you crave, either. Do what makes you happy! ;-)
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