10-14-21, 03:37 PM | |
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Also waving to Garrie!!
Jumping back in to pose an STS related question based on Garrie's comment regarding an undulating rotation using STS. I wonder why Cathe provides one in the STS User Guide unless people were asking for it? What Garrie posted makes complete sense to me regarding the progress during the regular rotation of STS may not work well with an undulating rotation, so are there other benefits to it? I guess I could do more research, but thought someone (maybe Garrie?) could clear up my confusion. I also agree that the 1 Rep Max is worth doing at least once, just to get a gauge of what to grab for each exercise. JaneP, you are right that STS is a big commitment. I already have a tower, barbell with appropriate plates, stability ball and tubing/bands/loops as well as adjustable dumbbells (well, I make do with what I have), otherwise I wouldn't purchase new equipment for this program. I'm not into any new equipment right now. Sorry if this is an all out hijack, rhbrand! Maybe it will encourage some more folks to jump in and comment on their experiences with STS.
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10-14-21, 07:32 PM | |
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I did STS once, five years ago. I’m not really a rotation type of person but since they are only three days a week and I could do my own cardio it felt more doable mentally for me. I was doing a heated power yoga practice at a studio in addition to STS. I really got strong, stronger than I ever had been. As far as cosmetic results I did lose a little weight during the first two mesocycles, but not during the third. I was in a good weight range but I was definitely watching what I ate and I have to say it was a struggle! My appetite really shot up as the program went on. I did not bulk up or anything like that and I really felt like I was in great shape but I was doing ALOT of exercise back then, much more than I feel like doing these days.
I think STS is a fantastic strength program but if the results you’re looking for is weight loss I think that’s all up to your diet. I think your muscle definition will depend on your body fat and how you’re built genetically too. Some people get that muscular look quickly and other people (like me) don’t. I really made peace with that after STS. If you’re looking to get super strong you really can’t go wrong with STS!!! Jane |
10-17-21, 04:44 PM | |
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I agree it's definitely not a weight loss program. I'm doing it for the exact opposite reason. I'm trying very hard to put on more muscle. Mesocycle 2 is especially focused on hypertrophy, or making your muscles bigger. You're undermining the whole program if you're doing cardio on the side, or not eating enough. I subscribe to the idea that looking like Wonder Woman beats looking like Barbie.
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10-17-21, 07:25 PM | ||
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I'm glad you said the first of November because it will take me the next couple of weeks to prepare for this but it's probably what I need so some accountability would be great!
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10-17-21, 08:09 PM | |
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rhbrand, you might want to consider starting a check in thread when you all start so you can keep each other accountable and encouraged. My friend kittybug and I posted on our Watulan check in so we could keep each other motivated until the end.
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