Getting Buff! September 2021 Challenge To Keep Moving Weeks 35-39 - Page 4

buffmama · 09-05-21, 08:58 AM

Yup, I'm headed into Heat next. Tuesday I finish Summertime Fine 3.0. I've definitely lost some strength but there are other gains I have made. I will not be doing moves I don't like and I will substitute liberally. In other words, I will be modifying as needed to maintain my impeccable form.

SandyO · 09-05-21, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by buffmama

Yup, I'm headed into Heat next. Tuesday I finish Summertime Fine 3.0. I've definitely lost some strength but there are other gains I have made. I will not be doing moves I don't like and I will substitute liberally. In other words, I will be modifying as needed to maintain my impeccable form.

I don't remember too many times I had to substitute, but I had all my weights readily accessible (5-8-10-15-20-25 pairs of DBs with 15-20-25-30-40 KBs). One move I don't do is jumping up from kneeling. I did that about 8-10 years ago in Rushfit, and my ankle tendons were not happy. I did alternating foot stepping up to stand in Heat. I would definitely do the push up workout on my knees or on an incline. Any EMOM I choose the lesser rep count options.

Have fun, buff.

I may do the full body and HIIT workouts for the remaining week long series next and wait to see what EPIC 3 is like.

Vantreesta · 09-06-21, 11:24 AM

Had a good few days with my dad, just not long enough. I wasn't ready for him to leave. Saturday we spent 9 1/2 hours at the MN Ren Fest, most of it with friends, and yesterday we drove down to Des Moines for that fest. Yesterday was beastly hot from the moment we stepped out of the car at 10 AM. Today we're just bumming around. I wanted to go hiking but all the driving and the heat have drained us and feels good to be lazy. I can't get Cyric till this afternoon though and I miss him so much! I had booked the kennel a while back bc I assumed we would be going to my father-in-law's, but it did give us the freedom to stay at the fests longer (cancelling would have still cost me nights on the boarding package bc it was a holiday wknd).

I'm looking forward to getting myself back on track this week. Lots of good stuff has been happening the last couple weeks with camping and time with Dad and friends and everything but I am missing my routine and starting to feel ungrounded again. I'm also excited that I will be putting up my Halloween village this week! Huzzah!

Helen · 09-06-21, 05:29 PM

Monday - choreo day with my buddy.
Christi Taylor - Solid Gold Cardio

buffmama · 09-07-21, 07:47 AM

Summertime Fine 3.0 done! I scheduled Heat to start tomorrow. We will see if I plunge right in or take a few days. I liked the series and would do more workouts with Sydney. She seemed to hit the glutes more frequently than Caroline which I think was to my benefit. I have felt my outer hips for a week or so but I also stopped the rest days at point so that could be my fault. This might be a step up from Heather Robertson although Heather really does some sneaky core work which I appreciate. And Heather's form is impeccable. Sydney's not so much. Sydney also encouraged you to increase your weights for each set or move faster. I didn't.

buffmama · 09-08-21, 07:35 AM

Surprised myself by starting Heat. I had a backup plan ready to go but I guess I figured I'd never really want to start. So here I am - I used 15s and only used 1 DB on the split squats. If my core goes on any exercise I promise myself I will lower my weight.

Helen · 09-10-21, 07:00 AM

7 Tue CARDIO 63min, Cathe - Strong & Sweaty - Cardio Slam - Modification Mix 2
8 Wed YOGA 46min, Wai Lana - Firming Yoga
9 Thu STEP 52min, CIA - Two Hours of Stepping - Michelle' Workout
10 Fri GLUTES 52min, Cathe - Boss Loops Glutes & Core

Ok, Now that I've DONE the Boss Loops Glutes & Core, thoughts:
Intermediate level, definitely not Int/Adv. JUST hard enough NOT to tag it as Beg/Int.
Didn't get her fabric bands & loops as have plenty. Started with Cathe loops, but they're quite narrow & with the large range of movement in the first half, they rolled to be like a piece of tubing tight around my thighs, so switched to a much wider one, but since it was longer, set it just above my knees and worked well. Used the same one for the remainder of the workout, and kept it low towards knees.

I found the abs work in the core section the hardest, but none of it had me finishing a section with relief that it was over.

buffmama · 09-10-21, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Helen

Ok, Now that I've DONE the Boss Loops Glutes & Core, thoughts:
Intermediate level, definitely not Int/Adv. JUST hard enough NOT to tag it as Beg/Int.
Didn't get her fabric bands & loops as have plenty. Started with Cathe loops, but they're quite narrow & with the large range of movement in the first half, they rolled to be like a piece of tubing tight around my thighs, so switched to a much wider one, but since it was longer, set it just above my knees and worked well. Used the same one for the remainder of the workout, and kept it low towards knees.

I found the abs work in the core section the hardest, but none of it had me finishing a section with relief that it was over.

Thanks for the review Helen. It cut right to the heart of what I would want to know.

Helen · 09-10-21, 11:26 PM

BUFF
Glad my comments were useful.

Went out today to my nearby category killer sewing store to look for 10 cm wide elastic to make my own loops, but they were closed - moved to a new large centre that's south, out of the city. Headed out there straight away, and reached the point where we usually turn to go to a particular shopping centre, and a little voice in my head recalled the family commenting that we can't go there during lockdown as it's outside our local goverment area. Oh - if I can't go THERE, then there's no WAY I can go TWICE as far away for the elastic. Herrumphff... DH said "Who'd know?" Yeah - there are roadside spot checks just like Random Breath Testing for alcohol - not willing to risk $1000 fine. I'll either wait, or get it online - first purchase from Etsy?

Saturday, 11th of September
Light: 43min, Leslie Sansone - Walk Your Belly Flat - Miles 2+3
Hard: 49min, Cathe - Intensity - Timesaver: Step + Max + Bootcamp Mix

Helen · 09-12-21, 05:50 AM

Sunday, 12th September
Stretch: 4min, Cathe - Cross Train Express - 10-10-10 - Stretch Addon
Yoga: 10min, BeFit Yoga - Lean & Relax Addon
Stretch: 9min, Cindy Crawford - Shape Your Body - Stretch 1,2,3 Addon
Yoga: 10min, 10 Minute Solution - Lara Hudson - Yoga - Yoga For Flexibility & Relaxation Addon
Weights: 37min, Denise Austin - Shrink Your Female Fat Zones

the latter (Denise) seems light-weight, but the reps are few & slow, so going heavy does the job, also noted to go one step heavier again next time. Needed a 'no dread' one today.

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09-05-21, 08:58 AM
buffmama Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York	Yup, I'm headed into Heat next. Tuesday I finish Summertime Fine 3.0. I've definitely lost some strength but there are other gains I have made. I will not be doing moves I don't like and I will substitute liberally. In other words, I will be modifying as needed to maintain my impeccable form. __________________ Happiness is when my fur baby shares the sunny spot on the mat.

09-06-21, 11:24 AM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Had a good few days with my dad, just not long enough. I wasn't ready for him to leave. Saturday we spent 9 1/2 hours at the MN Ren Fest, most of it with friends, and yesterday we drove down to Des Moines for that fest. Yesterday was beastly hot from the moment we stepped out of the car at 10 AM. Today we're just bumming around. I wanted to go hiking but all the driving and the heat have drained us and feels good to be lazy. I can't get Cyric till this afternoon though and I miss him so much! I had booked the kennel a while back bc I assumed we would be going to my father-in-law's, but it did give us the freedom to stay at the fests longer (cancelling would have still cost me nights on the boarding package bc it was a holiday wknd). I'm looking forward to getting myself back on track this week. Lots of good stuff has been happening the last couple weeks with camping and time with Dad and friends and everything but I am missing my routine and starting to feel ungrounded again. I'm also excited that I will be putting up my Halloween village this week! Huzzah! __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

09-06-21, 05:29 PM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	Monday - choreo day with my buddy. Christi Taylor - Solid Gold Cardio __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.

09-07-21, 07:47 AM
buffmama Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York	Summertime Fine 3.0 done! I scheduled Heat to start tomorrow. We will see if I plunge right in or take a few days. I liked the series and would do more workouts with Sydney. She seemed to hit the glutes more frequently than Caroline which I think was to my benefit. I have felt my outer hips for a week or so but I also stopped the rest days at point so that could be my fault. This might be a step up from Heather Robertson although Heather really does some sneaky core work which I appreciate. And Heather's form is impeccable. Sydney's not so much. Sydney also encouraged you to increase your weights for each set or move faster. I didn't. __________________ Happiness is when my fur baby shares the sunny spot on the mat.

09-08-21, 07:35 AM
buffmama Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York	Surprised myself by starting Heat. I had a backup plan ready to go but I guess I figured I'd never really want to start. So here I am - I used 15s and only used 1 DB on the split squats. If my core goes on any exercise I promise myself I will lower my weight. __________________ Happiness is when my fur baby shares the sunny spot on the mat.

09-10-21, 07:00 AM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	7 Tue CARDIO 63min, Cathe - Strong & Sweaty - Cardio Slam - Modification Mix 2 8 Wed YOGA 46min, Wai Lana - Firming Yoga 9 Thu STEP 52min, CIA - Two Hours of Stepping - Michelle' Workout 10 Fri GLUTES 52min, Cathe - Boss Loops Glutes & Core Ok, Now that I've DONE the Boss Loops Glutes & Core, thoughts: Intermediate level, definitely not Int/Adv. JUST hard enough NOT to tag it as Beg/Int. Didn't get her fabric bands & loops as have plenty. Started with Cathe loops, but they're quite narrow & with the large range of movement in the first half, they rolled to be like a piece of tubing tight around my thighs, so switched to a much wider one, but since it was longer, set it just above my knees and worked well. Used the same one for the remainder of the workout, and kept it low towards knees. I found the abs work in the core section the hardest, but none of it had me finishing a section with relief that it was over. __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.

09-10-21, 11:26 PM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	BUFF Glad my comments were useful. Went out today to my nearby category killer sewing store to look for 10 cm wide elastic to make my own loops, but they were closed - moved to a new large centre that's south, out of the city. Headed out there straight away, and reached the point where we usually turn to go to a particular shopping centre, and a little voice in my head recalled the family commenting that we can't go there during lockdown as it's outside our local goverment area. Oh - if I can't go THERE, then there's no WAY I can go TWICE as far away for the elastic. Herrumphff... DH said "Who'd know?" Yeah - there are roadside spot checks just like Random Breath Testing for alcohol - not willing to risk $1000 fine. I'll either wait, or get it online - first purchase from Etsy? Saturday, 11th of September Light: 43min, Leslie Sansone - Walk Your Belly Flat - Miles 2+3 Hard: 49min, Cathe - Intensity - Timesaver: Step + Max + Bootcamp Mix __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.

09-12-21, 05:50 AM
Helen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia	Sunday, 12th September Stretch: 4min, Cathe - Cross Train Express - 10-10-10 - Stretch Addon Yoga: 10min, BeFit Yoga - Lean & Relax Addon Stretch: 9min, Cindy Crawford - Shape Your Body - Stretch 1,2,3 Addon Yoga: 10min, 10 Minute Solution - Lara Hudson - Yoga - Yoga For Flexibility & Relaxation Addon Weights: 37min, Denise Austin - Shrink Your Female Fat Zones the latter (Denise) seems light-weight, but the reps are few & slow, so going heavy does the job, also noted to go one step heavier again next time. Needed a 'no dread' one today. __________________ 2024: 👏 STRIVE rather than settle.👏 💪STRONG rather than soft.💪 • No exercise can compensate for a poor diet. 😖 • Walking is phenomenally good for me. 😊 • Resistance training is critical. 💯 ¹ Walk first ² Weights next ³ Cardio for fun ⁴ Add stretch & balance.