New Rules of Lifting (for Women) Group - Part 2

elizabethblake

I thought the same thing about those squats!!! By the time I get done with one set my heart rate is kicked into high gear. I have a love/hate relationship with the Body Weight Matrix. It kicks my butt every time but I find myself pushing harder and harder to get a better time than before. I'll be curious to see the difference between the first time I completed it and the last time I complete it.

Resting after the body weight matrix was the ONE time I didn't mind resting! I could have doubled the rest time! hahaha!

TluvK

I thought the same thing about those squats!!! By the time I get done with one set my heart rate is kicked into high gear. I have a love/hate relationship with the Body Weight Matrix. It kicks my butt every time but I find myself pushing harder and harder to get a better time than before. I'll be curious to see the difference between the first time I completed it and the last time I complete it.

Resting after the body weight matrix was the ONE time I didn't mind resting! I could have doubled the rest time! hahaha!

Getting a little worried to start stage 3 in a week or so! I'm worried about this matrix business but also really worried and a tad frustrated that it sounds like I am going to have to rush the workout, as the gym daycare only runs in 1 hour increments. Should I bite the bullet and pay for 2 hours? (it's $3/hr. - not a huge deal, but I feel a little bad for my kid being in there for two hours).

elizabethblake

I would, just so you wouldn't be rushed. The body weight matrix doesn't take that much time, maybe 12-15 minutes total, but 105 seconds of rest time between three sets of 7 exercises for Workout A and 9 exercises for Workout B adds up!

idauria

Eh, don't worry about the girls on the cardio machines. They don't know what they're missing by not lifting weights! I am sure you will look ten times better than them when you're done with this program!

I'm in the middle of stage 2. My legs are feeling it big time today. Though I keep thinking that I should be using heavier weights. However I really don't think I'd be able to do the bulgarian split squat with anything heavier than 15 db's right now. I am still having a hard time getting just the olympic barbell over my head for the squat push presses. So I won't be increasing there anytime soon. Good thing there are tons of leg exercises because my legs aren't really benefiting from those.

Stage 2 is great for the legs. I have a V on the front of my shin now that wasn't there before Stage 2!

And the squat push presses get easier with every workout. The last workout I did, I managed to do 55 lbs! It wasn't easy, but doable.

I'm not "worried" about the women on the cardio machines, just wish I had more female company in the weights area! )

I knew you weren't worried. It was poor choice of words on my part. I just wanted to say that it's their loss for not adding weights to their routines! When I first started going to a gym years ago when I first got married(I was only 24 years old at the time) I was intimidated by all the muscle heads in there. But I just kept on going, doing my thing. I grew more comfortable the more I went and after time I didn't even notice them. I don't think they really gave me a second glance either. The more you go the more confident you become.

Yes, killer is the word I would use to describe stage 2 for the legs! My butt and hams are so tight. I am constantly stretching them. Oh, and I am not even doing the intervals after workout b. My legs are just too sore and tired. Instead I am trying to do cardio on my non lifting days. I did 25 mins on the elliptical this morning and most of that was intervals. But I have realized that I hate cardio and would much rather lift weights!

TluvK

I would, just so you wouldn't be rushed. The body weight matrix doesn't take that much time, maybe 12-15 minutes total, but 105 seconds of rest time between three sets of 7 exercises for Workout A and 9 exercises for Workout B adds up!

Okay. You know, I HATE being rushed in the gym. It's not like I like to roam around and hang out, but I really hate when I'm pushing it really hard and don't feel like I have the time to rest between sets.

elizabethblake

Oh, and I am not even doing the intervals after workout b. My legs are just too sore and tired. Instead I am trying to do cardio on my non lifting days. I did 25 mins on the elliptical this morning and most of that was intervals. But I have realized that I hate cardio and would much rather lift weights!

I didn't do the cardio after lifting either, because of lunch hour time constraints. Just did intervals on non-lifting days. I agree - I'd rather lift than do cardio - any day! I like feeling strong!

AnaNotBanana

I would, just so you wouldn't be rushed. The body weight matrix doesn't take that much time, maybe 12-15 minutes total, but 105 seconds of rest time between three sets of 7 exercises for Workout A and 9 exercises for Workout B adds up!

Exactly! I'm finding that I have a really hard time waiting almost two minutes between sets. Each time I've done the workout I just wait long enough for my heart rate to slow down then I do my next set.

idauria

Oh, and I am not even doing the intervals after workout b. My legs are just too sore and tired. Instead I am trying to do cardio on my non lifting days. I did 25 mins on the elliptical this morning and most of that was intervals. But I have realized that I hate cardio and would much rather lift weights!

I didn't do the cardio after lifting either, because of lunch hour time constraints. Just did intervals on non-lifting days. I agree - I'd rather lift than do cardio - any day! I like feeling strong!

Ditto!

idauria

I hope I can workout tomorrow. All of a sudden today my left calf is killing me. It started out sore this morning but since I did the elliptical it's hurting a lot. It's not just my calf either, it goes into my foot too. I'm limping. It's so achy. I keep massaging and stretching it but I don't know what else to do. Any suggestions?

jkuhn71

Bump - need to catch up on the new thread!

deninevi

I hope I can workout tomorrow. All of a sudden today my left calf is killing me. It started out sore this morning but since I did the elliptical it's hurting a lot. It's not just my calf either, it goes into my foot too. I'm limping. It's so achy. I keep massaging and stretching it but I don't know what else to do. Any suggestions?

Have you used a foam roller? It does wonders for my back and hamstrings. I hope you feel better soon!

TluvK

I hope I can workout tomorrow. All of a sudden today my left calf is killing me. It started out sore this morning but since I did the elliptical it's hurting a lot. It's not just my calf either, it goes into my foot too. I'm limping. It's so achy. I keep massaging and stretching it but I don't know what else to do. Any suggestions?

Have you used a foam roller? It does wonders for my back and hamstrings. I hope you feel better soon!

I don't know what I would do without my foam roller! My PT also told me to get two Lacrosse balls and tape them together - it's awesome for digging into shoulders and lower backs.

idauria

I actually do have a foam roller and I totally meant to use it last night. But instead I elevated my leg and put a heating pad underneath my calf. That actually helped a lot. I am not in nearly as much pain as yesterday. It still feels tight but not the constant achiness I was having. I'm thinking I might push my workout off until tomorrow so I can give it extra time to heal. Plus I am just downright exhausted today. My husband is out of town until this afternoon and I just don't sleep well when he's not here. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning! The fact that my kids were screaming and fighting with each other at 7am didn't help either.

deninevi

I actually do have a foam roller and I totally meant to use it last night. But instead I elevated my leg and put a heating pad underneath my calf. That actually helped a lot. I am not in nearly as much pain as yesterday. It still feels tight but not the constant achiness I was having. I'm thinking I might push my workout off until tomorrow so I can give it extra time to heal. Plus I am just downright exhausted today. My husband is out of town until this afternoon and I just don't sleep well when he's not here. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning! The fact that my kids were screaming and fighting with each other at 7am didn't help either.

I'm glad you are better! Hope today goes by fast, super fast for you.

deninevi

I hope I can workout tomorrow. All of a sudden today my left calf is killing me. It started out sore this morning but since I did the elliptical it's hurting a lot. It's not just my calf either, it goes into my foot too. I'm limping. It's so achy. I keep massaging and stretching it but I don't know what else to do. Any suggestions?

Have you used a foam roller? It does wonders for my back and hamstrings. I hope you feel better soon!

I don't know what I would do without my foam roller! My PT also told me to get two Lacrosse balls and tape them together - it's awesome for digging into shoulders and lower backs.

I'm going to try this one!

idauria

I actually do have a foam roller and I totally meant to use it last night. But instead I elevated my leg and put a heating pad underneath my calf. That actually helped a lot. I am not in nearly as much pain as yesterday. It still feels tight but not the constant achiness I was having. I'm thinking I might push my workout off until tomorrow so I can give it extra time to heal. Plus I am just downright exhausted today. My husband is out of town until this afternoon and I just don't sleep well when he's not here. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning! The fact that my kids were screaming and fighting with each other at 7am didn't help either.

I'm glad you are better! Hope today goes by fast, super fast for you.

Thanks, me too! It's better now that my older one is in school. It's always more stressful to have both kids home at the same time. Most of the time they can play together but some days it seems they are fighting from the minute they get up. They are 6.5 and 3.5. I think it's frustrating for my older one sometimes because the little one doesn't always understand things or want to play the same things, etc.

I am still thinking about working out today. I might sneak it in this afternoon if I have the energy. If not I'll do it tomorrow morning. I hate having two rest days in a row although I did do the elliptical yesterday. It was only 25 mins though so I don't think it really counts for much, lol.

deninevi

I know exactly what you mean by the constant fighting days-I have two boys-9 and 7, they are in school now,

TluvK

My kids are 7 and 4. One in school, one not. What drives me crazy is when we go to pick up the older one from school, we'll have been in the car for a few minutes before they start fighting about something. It's like, "you haven't seen each other ALL day!"

Anyway - question: Does anyone here use Glucosamine? I've been hearing more about it and have been thinking about getting some. I've got some grinding going on in my knee and all the lunges and squats we have done so far in this program have not been helping that situation.

Finished Stage 2, Workout A this morning. One more Workout B and then on to Stage 3. I just kicked my butt today knowing that it was the last time I'd do the workout and really tried to kick up my numbers in AMRAP. I'm beat. Can't wait to sit down and EAT!

idauria

I know exactly what you mean by the constant fighting days-I have two boys-9 and 7, they are in school now,

Yeah, boys tend to fight a lot. For the most part my girls get along pretty well. I love when they play together by themselves soI can have some peace and quiet. That usually doesn't last long though, lol. It seems like I spent 3 years waiting for my little one to be old enough to play with her sister. After all that's why I had her, lol.

idauria

My kids are 7 and 4. One in school, one not. What drives me crazy is when we go to pick up the older one from school, we'll have been in the car for a few minutes before they start fighting about something. It's like, "you haven't seen each other ALL day!"

Anyway - question: Does anyone here use Glucosamine? I've been hearing more about it and have been thinking about getting some. I've got some grinding going on in my knee and all the lunges and squats we have done so far in this program have not been helping that situation.

Finished Stage 2, Workout A this morning. One more Workout B and then on to Stage 3. I just kicked my butt today knowing that it was the last time I'd do the workout and really tried to kick up my numbers in AMRAP. I'm beat. Can't wait to sit down and EAT!

I have heard that Glucosamine is good for joint pain associated with arthritis. I don't know if it's good for acute pain such as you are having. It couldn't hurt to try it though. I hope your knees feel better though. This workout is not gentle on them at all.

bluiz13

i'm excited about doing nrolfw tomorrow night - i'll be on 1a3...i'm moving up in weight each workout and i love how i feel after i finish my workout....tomorrow night is spin class too so i'll get a good workout in with cardio and wts....

bbygrl5

bump - I can't manage to keep up with all you badasses and the ever growing thread, but I love hearing what all you have to say. It makes me excited to be doing this program! I'm nearing Phase 2 shortly!

idauria

i'm excited about doing nrolfw tomorrow night - i'll be on 1a3...i'm moving up in weight each workout and i love how i feel after i finish my workout....tomorrow night is spin class too so i'll get a good workout in with cardio and wts....

That's great progress! I don't always move up in weight each workout but that's my aim. I love how I feel too after a good weight workout. Better than I ever feel after a cardio session. Those just make me exhausted, lol.

bluiz13

i'm excited about doing nrolfw tomorrow night - i'll be on 1a3...i'm moving up in weight each workout and i love how i feel after i finish my workout....tomorrow night is spin class too so i'll get a good workout in with cardio and wts....

That's great progress! I don't always move up in weight each workout but that's my aim. I love how I feel too after a good weight workout. Better than I ever feel after a cardio session. Those just make me exhausted, lol.

i had been doing strength training with a trainer for 3 months so i have the "wts" history on my side....this is the first time i have done it on my own in awhile so it's nice to keep moving myself up since I KNOW what i can do....kinda weird to be making the decisions versus just doing what the trainers were telling me to lol...but a good weird...i like being in control, which if you knew me you would understand lol....good/bad personality trait depending on how you look at it....

kensky

I reached my goal weight today. Thanks NROLFW! :flowerforyou:

tolygal

Anyway - question: Does anyone here use Glucosamine? I've been hearing more about it and have been thinking about getting some. I've got some grinding going on in my knee and all the lunges and squats we have done so far in this program have not been helping that situation.

I use glucosamine!! I used to get lots of knee pain back when I started this whole thing. I don't remember how long it took, but it must not have been very long or I never would have kept taking it, but it really helped me. I literally NEVER have knee pain anymore!! I wouldn't have explained what I felt as grinding, but I'd say it's worth a shot!!

tolygal

I reached my goal weight today. Thanks NROLFW! :flowerforyou:

WOW - Tha'ts so ................. well, I can't think of a strong enough word to say what I want to say LOL!! It's FANTASTIC and EXCITING and just plain FABULOUS!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

idauria

I reached my goal weight today. Thanks NROLFW! :flowerforyou:

Congratulations!!! That's a huge deal!

deninevi

I reached my goal weight today. Thanks NROLFW! :flowerforyou:

Congrats! That's great!

deninevi

Almost done with Stage 1-only special B left. I can't wait to move to stage 2! I'll be taking a week off and doing some KB/BW workouts. I'll try to stay away from the heavy weights-it be so hard!