01-12-16, 09:10 PM | |
Join Date: Aug 2011
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I'm a month into the rotation. I was initially concerned about Autumn as I didn't like her in 21 day fix/fix extreme. I found her to be likable in this set. She doesn't bother me however I still won't do 21 day fix. She seems to have toned down the squeaky chattiness and Sagi seems mellow too. I never had a problem with Sagi's presentation. I like his in your face style on Body Beast and the mellow style in this set.
I like that H&C offers short, full body routines on the lifting days. I think the set is very adjustable to all fitness levels. Beginners can easily do the set with appropriate weight. Intermediate to advanced lifters may find the set best just for maintenance though. There aren't a lot of sets to build up mass. I have been lifting on & off for the last 2 years and I needed an entry point back to lifting after a 4 month break. This set perfectly challenged me. I'm very close to lifting my old weights before the hiatus. The cardio is late beginner-early intermediate at best. I'd say the intensity is comparable to latest P90 series cardio. Overall, I like the workouts and the way the calendar is scheduled really makes the 12 workouts feel like a new workout every week. |
01-13-16, 08:26 AM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: USA
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I did all of the base package workouts once and a couple of the add-ons too before I started a H&C rotation on 1/4/16 (with a big Facebook group that Carl, Sagi, and Autumn are running). This is day 10 so we've already gone through 10 of the workouts (so I've done some of them twice).
I don't regret buying this set for a second! Even if I never do another full H &C rotation, all of the workouts can be incorporated into other rotations. Sagi is much more subdued than he was in Body Beast but I like it, it shows his "soft" side, lol. Autumn is less chatty and bossy and more supportive than she was in her other sets. Although, I love 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme and it doesn't bother me. I think the add-on dvd is great just for the two extra 30 minute workouts (it gives you more choices when you do the rotation to change it up). Do I think it's worth $44? Probably not but I bought it anyway, lol. So all that to say, love it! Kathy G
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01-13-16, 01:05 PM | |
Join Date: Mar 2006
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What exactly do people dislike about Autumn? I've heard a lot of people say they do not like her at all in 21 Day Fix, so I've kind of ignored Hammer & Chisel for this reason.
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01-13-16, 04:17 PM | |
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: NJ
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I don't mind Autumn nor Sagi as a matter of fact. They both have excellent form pointers/reminders and that's what I care. Yes, chatty but not bothersome at least to me. Overall I still love the set. Today I did Hammer Strength followed buy Autumn's Endurance, and I had an excellent workout. Both are very well balanced total body workouts.
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01-13-16, 04:20 PM | ||
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: NJ
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01-14-16, 10:24 AM | |
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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So glad to hear the good reviews of this set. I did all the Hammer workouts, then got sidetracked by an ICE/XTrain rotation. A month of H&C has now moved towards the top of my "Next Rotations" list.
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