04-09-16, 12:28 PM | |
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Boston, MA
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Ooh, I thought of another one, and it's cheap! Josh Hillis's 21 Day Kettlebell Swing Challenge. I bought it back in 2011 when it was a PDF and more expensive, but now it's available for Kindle (which you can also read on your computer or in a browser) for only $2.99. If you already have kettlebells, it's a great option! You can get a free interval timer app online.
http://www.amazon.com/21-Day-Kettleb.../dp/B00GE6JJK6 I've done this SO many times. As you may have gathered from my other comments, I'm kind of lazy and like short workouts best! I also love kettlebells. --The workouts are either 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes each day. Yay! --ETA: I think the warm-ups are an additional 2-3 minutes or so, just fyi. I just walk around for a few minutes for cool down, just until my heart rate comes down. --There are three different levels available for each day (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). They differ mostly in intervals (beginners have longer rest periods and shorter work sessions) and also with variations of warm-up moves. --The warm-ups and some of the workouts include some push-ups or knee push-ups, planks or knee planks, and lunges, but not so many that you dread it. So you get closer to a full body workout, not just swings. I've occasionally done this challenge a few times in a row, as my only workouts, and I've definitely trimmed up and lost fat. Importantly, when I do this, I take rest days as needed and don't use it as a "challenge", so I don't stress out about that part of it. If I was especially tired, or didn't sleep well, or was overly sore, I'd take a rest day, and then just continue on with the schedule. But otherwise, I'd just go with it, because some days were only 5 minutes long!! The only time in my life I've been able to do full push-ups was when I was doing this rotation. I felt awesome! Because of the use I've gotten out of it, the price, and the results I've gotten (leaning out, feeling energetic, feeling strong), I'd say it was one of my best fitness purchases EVER. I don't know why I don't recommend it more often. (If you can find a way to purchase the PDF, get that, because the format is nice.)
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04-09-16, 01:46 PM | |
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Boston, MA
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You can download all of her various rotations plans from the site she uses for her streaming/digital products: http://video.ontheedgefitness.com/rotation-plans
I think I remember having to "register" for the content, and then I could download the PDFs. Not sure if you have to wait for an email first or not; it's been a while. ETA: for anyone considering her DVDs or digital videos (which you can either stream or download), know that she regularly does excellent discount coupon codes, often for 40% off.
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04-09-16, 02:40 PM | ||
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04-09-16, 02:54 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2010
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I did really well with Margaret Richard for strength when I was starting out. then alternate with whatever cardio you like and fits your level. Walking is awesome. A lot of Latin dance workouts are fun and not too high impact. Get some stretching in a couple times a week. It's really that simple.
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04-09-16, 05:10 PM | |
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Thanks so far for all of the answers. I have Shut Up an Train...but haven't tried it yet. I'll ck that out...also forgot about Ellen Barret...those will be good for me right now.....the weather here keeps getting real cold after a couple slightly warmer days and it really messes with my pain levels from. My injuries ....my back is like cement right now....I live in NE OH it's going down to 15 tonite....ridiculous!!! I love to lift weight but with all of these spasms setting in...I've been mostly doing Kundalini Yoga trying to get them to subside with some walking DVDs. So sick of this cold weather.
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04-09-16, 05:48 PM | |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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I think keeping it simple is good. I think I recall that you can't stream well, but if I'm remembering wrong, check out this free (or maybe donation) on line program:
http://www.livefitrevolution.org |
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