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

idauria

Good morning!!! So I got through Workout A of stage 3 last night. It nearly killed me! I hated the body matrix. I couldn't even do it a second time. But to be fair I had to put my kids to bed, I probably would have tried to at least suffer through it if I had more time. I didn't realize how long this workout was going to be. 105 second rests is a long time, combined with 3 sets instead of 2...it took me over an hour. My first body matrix time was 3 minutes. I guess I'll see if I can do better next time. My legs are soooo sore right now! But you know what they say right? What doesn't kill ya only makes you stronger!

I had a hard time finishing 2 sets of body matrix when I first did it too. So I changed the order of the exercises and now I can do it. I have more energy at the start of the matrix so I do the jumping exercises first. Once they're done it's no problem to do the regular squats and lunges.

Omg, yes, I was soo tired by the end! I think this routine is more taxing than the others. I was never this tired at the end of a session before. Now this might be because I worked out at the end of the day instead of the morning though. I was already tired and this just put the nail in the coffin!

baisleac

New Group!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/119-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w-

bizco

New Group!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/119-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w-

What does this mean? People are no longer going to use this existing thread? I find it very easy to use and keep up with new posts.

idauria

I'm going to to continue to post here and I have joined the new group as well. I guess the group is private, only for those of us that have joined.

baisleac

I'm going to to continue to post here and I have joined the new group as well. I guess the group is private, only for those of us that have joined.

This. Except the group isn't private. You just have to go to Groups and join it. I'll be following both.

idauria

I'm going to to continue to post here and I have joined the new group as well. I guess the group is private, only for those of us that have joined.

This. Except the group isn't private. You just have to go to Groups and join it. I'll be following both.

Ahh, my bad!

deninevi

I'm going to post both places too.
You all are scaring me with the body matrix!!!

kensky

The body matrix sucks so hard. I only have fuzzy recollections of lots of the program (so soon we forget!) but the body matrix is forever burned into my memory.

idauria

The body matrix sucks so hard. I only have fuzzy recollections of lots of the program (so soon we forget!) but the body matrix is forever burned into my memory.

Omg, I know I won't have to do it again until Friday but I am already dreading it! It wouldn't be so bad if it weren't preceded by the whole workout!

LHann360

Finished stage 1 week 2 B today. My calf is still sore, but it's not unbearable. I'm still pretty stoked about all this .

I feel so far behind everyone. I really like the dead lifts . I wasn't sure how much weight to start with. I put 30# on , so it was 75 total. Tomorrow will let me know if I over did it, but it felt fine tonight.

Just the term "matrix" makes that workout sound scary... but you gotta love a challenge.

bluiz13

Finished stage 1 week 2 B today. My calf is still sore, but it's not unbearable. I'm still pretty stoked about all this .

I feel so far behind everyone. I really like the dead lifts . I wasn't sure how much weight to start with. I put 30# on , so it was 75 total. Tomorrow will let me know if I over did it, but it felt fine tonight.

Just the term "matrix" makes that workout sound scary... but you gotta love a challenge.

i'm up to workout 5b last night and i feeeeeelllllll the 80lb deadlifts i did 3 sets of 10 TODAY!!!! the backs of my thighs and my lower butt are soooo sore today....

idauria

Finished stage 1 week 2 B today. My calf is still sore, but it's not unbearable. I'm still pretty stoked about all this .

I feel so far behind everyone. I really like the dead lifts . I wasn't sure how much weight to start with. I put 30# on , so it was 75 total. Tomorrow will let me know if I over did it, but it felt fine tonight.

Just the term "matrix" makes that workout sound scary... but you gotta love a challenge.

i'm up to workout 5b last night and i feeeeeelllllll the 80lb deadlifts i did 3 sets of 10 TODAY!!!! the backs of my thighs and my lower butt are soooo sore today....

80lb deadlifts! You go girl! I maxed out at 70 and it was hard completing the final reps.

idauria

I'll be doing Stage 3, workout B for the first time today. I would be doing it right now but I don't think I have the time considering that workout A took over an hour. What's with the 105 second rests? Why not 90? It makes the workout sooo long! I am hoping to do it later this morning or after lunch. I can't wait until after dinner again. I am too tired if I wait until the end of the day. The only exercise I am concerned about is the YWTL. I have been watching you tube videos of people doing them so I have a better idea. Anyone have issues with those?

TluvK

I'll be doing Stage 3, workout B for the first time today. I would be doing it right now but I don't think I have the time considering that workout A took over an hour. What's with the 105 second rests? Why not 90? It makes the workout sooo long! I am hoping to do it later this morning or after lunch. I can't wait until after dinner again. I am too tired if I wait until the end of the day. The only exercise I am concerned about is the YWTL. I have been watching you tube videos of people doing them so I have a better idea. Anyone have issues with those?

It's not hard to figure out. Once you do one, I think you'll have it. It actually feels quite natural to move from one position to the other. I found the W and L to be harder than the Y and T. I thought this exercise felt really good though - have fun!

idauria

I'll be doing Stage 3, workout B for the first time today. I would be doing it right now but I don't think I have the time considering that workout A took over an hour. What's with the 105 second rests? Why not 90? It makes the workout sooo long! I am hoping to do it later this morning or after lunch. I can't wait until after dinner again. I am too tired if I wait until the end of the day. The only exercise I am concerned about is the YWTL. I have been watching you tube videos of people doing them so I have a better idea. Anyone have issues with those?

It's not hard to figure out. Once you do one, I think you'll have it. It actually feels quite natural to move from one position to the other. I found the W and L to be harder than the Y and T. I thought this exercise felt really good though - have fun!

After watching a few videos, I think I got it. I am sure once I actually do the exercises it will be a lot easier than I am making it out to be. I'm just a natural "worrier". I tend to make things out to be harder than they actually are.

fitrunnermd

Finished stage 1 week 2 B today. My calf is still sore, but it's not unbearable. I'm still pretty stoked about all this .

I feel so far behind everyone. I really like the dead lifts . I wasn't sure how much weight to start with. I put 30# on , so it was 75 total. Tomorrow will let me know if I over did it, but it felt fine tonight.

Just the term "matrix" makes that workout sound scary... but you gotta love a challenge.

i'm up to workout 5b last night and i feeeeeelllllll the 80lb deadlifts i did 3 sets of 10 TODAY!!!! the backs of my thighs and my lower butt are soooo sore today....

It looks like you and I are at the same point in the training. I did Stage 1 workout 5 B this morning. Congrats on deadlifting 80lbs. I hope to get there soon. I'm only at 20lbs (65lbs total). I'm with you on feeling the soreness. I'm still feeling Monday's workout on top of yesterday's run and today's workout. :laugh:

bluiz13

it feels so good to be able to increase my wts...
with the squats i started with just the 45lb bar, moved up to 60 and now i'm at 80lbs - i have to use the squat rack for sure lol cause i cant get the damn thing over my head without smashing myself lol....
the deadlifts i started at 55lbs, moved to 65lbs, then 75lbs and now i'm at 85lbs
dumbell shoulder presses i started at 10 and i'm up to 15 now...i love how i "LOOK" in the mirror doing them...my arms look soooo ripped when they are actually engaged in the motion....LOL
seated row i started at 50 and have moved up to 80lbs now...

It looks like you and I are at the same point in the training. I did Stage 1 workout 5 B this morning. Congrats on deadlifting 80lbs. I hope to get there soon. I'm only at 20lbs (65lbs total). I'm with you on feeling the soreness. I'm still feeling Monday's workout on top of yesterday's run and today's workout. :laugh:

deninevi

I just got back from the gym doing Stage 2 B1-what the heck?!?! So long! And the prone Cuban Snatch -I was glad that the 5lbs DBs are not pink

bizco

I'll be doing Stage 3, workout B for the first time today. I would be doing it right now but I don't think I have the time considering that workout A took over an hour. What's with the 105 second rests? Why not 90? It makes the workout sooo long! I am hoping to do it later this morning or after lunch. I can't wait until after dinner again. I am too tired if I wait until the end of the day. The only exercise I am concerned about is the YWTL. I have been watching you tube videos of people doing them so I have a better idea. Anyone have issues with those?

It's not hard to figure out. Once you do one, I think you'll have it. It actually feels quite natural to move from one position to the other. I found the W and L to be harder than the Y and T. I thought this exercise felt really good though - have fun!

I'm the exact opposite. I can hold heavier weights on the W and L than I can on the Y and T. I can't lift the heavier weights all the way up past my ears for the Y and I can't lift the heavier weights all the way up and hold for a count of one on the T. I can really feel my lower back working on all of them!

lucyhoneychurch

Bump!

elizabethblake

I'll be doing Stage 3, workout B for the first time today. I would be doing it right now but I don't think I have the time considering that workout A took over an hour. What's with the 105 second rests? Why not 90? It makes the workout sooo long! I am hoping to do it later this morning or after lunch. I can't wait until after dinner again. I am too tired if I wait until the end of the day. The only exercise I am concerned about is the YWTL. I have been watching you tube videos of people doing them so I have a better idea. Anyone have issues with those?

TluvK is right, it's not difficult once you get the hang of it. I mean - the moves aren't difficult - even with 5# dbs, my arms are BURNING by the time I'm on the Ls! I spread out the instructions on the floor next to the incline bench so that I could look at them and correct my form. I don't care what it looks like, pshaw on looking dorky in the gym! ;o)

elizabethblake

I just got back from the gym doing Stage 2 B1-what the heck?!?! So long! And the prone Cuban Snatch -I was glad that the 5lbs DBs are not pink

Thanks for the chuckle! The prone Cuban snatches are killer.

shellbell525

does anyone know how to joint the discussion board for the other NROF4W? I like that the topics are separated out and i'd like to keep track of both boards.

TluvK

does anyone know how to joint the discussion board for the other NROF4W? I like that the topics are separated out and i'd like to keep track of both boards.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

shellbell525

OHH thanks!

karensfit4life

IS anyone using a bowflex at home for their workouts???? I also have the adjustable dumbbells that go up to 52.5 lbs. Is this enough to make it work with adjustments where needed?

idauria

IS anyone using a bowflex at home for their workouts???? I also have the adjustable dumbbells that go up to 52.5 lbs. Is this enough to make it work with adjustments where needed?

I have the bowflex adjustable dumbbells. I like that I can increase weight in smaller increments but I don't like that they are big and bulky. But it's definitely more practical than buying a whole bunch of separate sets of dumbbells so I deal with it.

bizco

IS anyone using a bowflex at home for their workouts???? I also have the adjustable dumbbells that go up to 52.5 lbs. Is this enough to make it work with adjustments where needed?

In Stage 1 you can do most of the exercises using only dumbbells. But you also need a step platform or bench (for step-ups); and a swiss ball (for prone jackknife). Assuming you can do lat pulldowns using your bowflex.

karensfit4life

In Stage 1 you can do most of the exercises using only dumbbells. But you also need a step platform or bench (for step-ups); and a swiss ball (for prone jackknife). Assuming you can do lat pulldowns using your bowflex.

Sweet!!!! The bowlex does have a bench and the ability to do lat pulls. I also have a swiss ball.... so it sounds like I would be covered.

Thank you all for all the info!

bbygrl5

I haven't caught up with you ladies in a while. I just completed the first workout of Phase 3 last night. There isn't a muscle in my body that isn't screaming today. Everytime I start a new phase, it seems like I'm saying that was the hardest workout I've ever done and it's true.

I could only complete the first go through of the BWM. I 'grayed out', so I couldn't go through it a second time, even with the rest period. I tried and felt like I was going to fall over, lol. I'm definitely hoping to see some improvement, but with that being said, I feel great knowing I pushed my body to its absolute max. I don't feel like I've ever pushed quite this hard before.