08-07-13, 07:42 AM | |
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I mentioned somewhere else in another thread (can't remember where or when) that I've actually dropped a few pounds by incorporating some intermediate workouts into my week instead of doing intense/advanced workouts every day. Now, if I do something like Michelle Dozois, DB, or Tonique BTM, I'll take the intensity down a few notches the next day and then go back to advanced the following day.
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08-07-13, 08:04 AM | |
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I get best results from 2 higher intensity workouts a week (Spin class and a Cardio Coach) plus heavy weight 2-3 times a week, yoga 1-3 times a week and walking the other days. Too much intensity and I hurt and plateau.
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08-07-13, 08:28 AM | ||
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I'm trying to figure out a new rotation for me right now as I'm just about done with D2S and not happy with my results (or lack thereof) so I'm going to adjust as necessary. For me, doing Michelle Dozios Body360 I feel refreshed, invigorated, yet worked out. I am definitely adding that in at least once/week. I'm going back to CLX/kettlebells as my strength and dreambody as my cardio. I'm at max going to have 2 dreambody per week, I may adjust that down to just one and see how it goes. I do also have the new kettlebell kickboxing set coming and plan on adding that in as soon as I figure out how to I am noticing more in my midsection as well - but I'm also in perimenopause so I'm factoring that in as well. We'll see how it goes.
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08-07-13, 08:38 AM | ||
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08-07-13, 09:00 AM | |
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For me (FOR ME, not making judgments for anyone else) too much intensity makes my appetite go through the roof. Drop Two Sizes, again for me, has been frying the fat off my waist and butt with only 3 strength and 1 30-minute metabolic workout per week, so yes, lowering the overall intensity has worked out very well for me, mainly because I'm not as worn out and hungry on off days.
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08-07-13, 09:21 AM | |
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After reading countless threads here on VF, I came to the conclusion that paying attention what workouts increase your appetite are the workouts that are most likely counterproductive to your goals if you're looking to lose weight. But it has to be true hunger. Dehydration can sometimes be the culprit.
I'm in the minority here at VF. Intense workouts kills my appetite. What I do though is that I make sure that my cardio workouts are varied during the week. I think this is key for me. Here's a great article about the facts and myths regarding cortisol: http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articl...rsus-fact.html
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08-07-13, 09:24 AM | |
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I think that's a good gauge of when a program is right for you, when you feel good and energized on off days rather than exhausted and sore (other than a little DOMS which is normal).
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