Cathe Fans Part 5
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Morning Ladies,
Finally feeling like myself. I was able to workout on Friday, and I did Jillian's Ripped in 30 Level 1 and Flex Train Premix Timesaver #3. Had a very busy weekend, had to find the youngest a new car. The frame of the car she was driving broke, and we didn't want to invest a lot of money in the car only to have a different part of the frame break. So we where going around to dealers, and we have added another Hyundai Santa Fe to our family.
It is a 2003, but only had 93,000 miles on it. She is super happy, and I'm glad that she is in a safer vehicle. Sunday we went to the race track to finally experience the present that I got for DH's birthday. He did the Rusty Wallace Race Experience, and had a blast. I have not seen that big of a smile on my DH's face in a long time. He said that it was the best birthday present he has ever had. I still have to go to the endodontist on Wednesday, just to make sure that they got everything, and then I need to go to my normal dentist to get my crown filled. They used their tiny instruments to drill right through the crown. She did a great job, because the crown didn't break.
This morning I did Jillian's Biggest Loser Maximize Back in Action.
Laurel, WTG on the workouts! Feeling like I'm really far behind in this rotation, but I'm not giving up. Hope that nothing else derails me in the coming weeks. Agree with you on the workout funks. I think that it happened to me last week, after the root canal I just couldn't get myself going into the routine. I'm sure it will be better this week.
Thelma, Ouch, hope your shoulder starts getting better! I'm sure that you will be able to find the right workouts to get through this also. Hope everything goes really well for you in DC.
Tami, We had temps in the 40's on Sunday morning, that was a bit of a shock to the system.
Great job on the workouts. Yep I'm feeling 100% better, and very happy that I don't look like a one sided chipmunk. Guess that infection did more to my system than I realized, because I was very tired.
Have a great day!
Laurie0 -
Hi Ladies! We had a nice weekend here. Ended up playing golf both days, dodging rain both days as well! Seems to be the sport in Florida this time of year......dodging rain. We are getting another deluge as I type right now. Some people are beginning to complain....but I remain very happy to have rain.
Saturday was my day off workouts, but yesterday started week 6 of the rotation. I am mixing this week up quite a bit from the rotation. So yesterday I started with LIHI Legs and did the premix with the abs mixed in to eliminate the cardio factor of the original workout. Then I did RWH Low Impact HiiT One doubled premix. Today was Hard Strikes followed by Drill Max Ultra Cardio Blast. Both felt great! Definitely back in my workout groove.....at least for today.
Tami, hope you enjoyed a nice weekend! We are still pushing the 90's here so I think temps in the 60's would have me freezing to bits. I find I get chilled very easily anymore, which is so unlike me. DH just laughs at what a Floridian I have become! I hope you got a chance to complete all your chores from your trip away. I know I don't feel settled until things like that are done.
Thelma, I know you are in DC, but in case you check in.....I hope your shoulder is okay. If I am being perfectly honest, I don't think boxing gloves are necessary for the Hard Strikes cardio at all, not just the warm up. I understand gloves on punching combos like Rockout Knockout to keep the heart rate up. But since Hard Strikes alternates between high impact and punching drills, I find I can get my heart rate up and keep it up without gloves. So you may to give that a try when you heal. Hope your trip goes well!
Laurie, so happy to hear you are feeling better! No doubt the infection was taking a lot out of you. it always surprises me how much something like that can impact my energy levels....which I only really notice when I feel better again. Hope your daughter enjoys her new car. It sounds much safer than the one she had! Great job getting back to the workouts.
Okay, the lightening strikes are getting very close so I am going to post this before I lose power. Until tomorrow!
Laurel0 -
Hi Ladies & Happy Monday! The weekend was very good ….
Super productive plus good workouts! A winning combo So Saturday I decided on a circuit/cardio workout and did KCM Lean Body Circuits, I also mowed the lawn, laundry, house work and had my BFF over for dinner, which was super fun and we were able to catch up.
Yesterday started into the new week for our rotation and I did High Reps followed by HiiT 30/30. After that since I had accomplished so much on Saturday and it wasn’t nice out; bike ride with friend was cxld.
I had made a plan (in my mind) to re-organized my kitchen cupboards while DH is gone so it will be a surprise when he gets home. Our closet is the next area I want to do (mostly his side) and his sock drawer!! LOL Well I am nearly done with our cupboards in the kitchen and it feels great!
Today I am headed home to do the Low Impact HiiT workout + an add-on of some kind. I thought this would be a better workout than BootCamp!
Laurel: Fantastic job with the workouts!!! I bet your golfing again this weekend was lots of fun, minus the raining moments. I am glad you are embracing the rain. I can relate after the summer we have had here. Yes, it felt good to get so much done and I was feeling very unsettled after flying in one afternoon and then working the next a.m. I was able to get all my usual weekend stuff done plus a little more.
Laurie: So happy to hear you are feeling better and back into the workouts! I bet it feels so good. Infections can really cause a lot of tiredness, your body is working so hard to fight infection; you don’t even realize it until you are just flat TIRED. Happy for your daughter too, I bet she is thrilled!
Thelma: Hopefully your shoulder is feeling better by now so you aren’t feeling miserable on your DC trip! Yes, most of the local fires are out; the biggest ones in Washington I believe are nearly contained but not yet completely out.
So my sister and I talked on the phone several times yesterday too . . . she has found the “perfect” condo for my mom but needs to move quickly in making an offer. The $$$$ from my mom’s house sale is also going into this purchase and so they made an offer contingent on her house closing, etc. My sister sent us pictures and my mom is trusting it is the perfect spot. From what I can tell I think so too and so many factors are perfect. The kitchen will need a little work but as far as location, HOA dues, etc. it couldn’t be any better in the area my sister lives in. Which by the way is insanely expensive! YIKES.
So keep your finger crossed ladies. We should hear something this evening or tomorrow a.m.; this is 3 offers being presented to this seller so my sister/my mom’s might not be the "one", we will see. If it isn't at least they know an area of condos to be on the lookout for.
Hope you ladies have a great afternoon/evening! Tami
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Morning Ladies,
Yesterday was LIHI Back/Biceps/Shoulders Premix 3. Got in a walk with the dogs, and had to carry my little man past the very scary green monsters (garbage cans). I don't know why he is scared of them, but he plants himself on the ground when we get near them. Little man is getting to heavy for me to carry though. This morning I did Jillian's Biggest Winner Cardio Kickbox.
Laurel, Guess this time of the year is the rainy season in FL? People down there must complain about rain like we complain about snow up here. Great job on the workouts, sounds like some great combos. I have not had an infection in a long time, guess I never realized just how much it takes out of the body. Of course the last time I had one, I wasn't exercising.
Tami, You had some great workouts too! I will be sending lots of new condo vibs your Moms way. Hope she gets this condo. Our closet has to be cleaned out also. I now have a empty closet available for that summer/winter swap thing. Might have to take advantage of that. Now the kitchen is a different story, that would take a little time.
Thelma, Hope all is well with you, and you are enjoying your time in DC.
Have a great day!
Laurie0 -
Hi Ladies! I started today's workout with Lower Body Blast. For cardio, I took a trip back to the 1990's and did Cathe's Max Intensity Cardio. It really felt good today.
Tami, sounds like a good weekend! I keep trying to convince myself I need to reorganize our house since we are 'settled'. It just needs some tweaking in places. And, of course, we now know when people were telling us to keep our winter clothes, they weren't actually talking about winter clothes like you have in places where there is winter! They meant jeans. Maybe a long sleeve shirt or a rain jacket. In other words, not the winter clothes we had in Alaska. So I have a full closet of coats and clothes I need to go through. But I just can't manage to work up the interest to do it!
So kudos to you for attacking the task! Hope your mom's condo deal goes through! I have my fingers crossed for them.
Laurie, great workouts! Your little pup being afraid of the garbage bins had me giggling! That must be cute. I don't think our rainy season has anything on your snow season!! We don't have to shovel rain. When people's biggest complaint in life is it was too rainy to go to the beach.....they really don't have much to complain about. But it does get annoying only because so much of life down here is geared to be outdoors. But annoying is about as bad as it gets, that's for sure.
Thelma, hope the trip is going well.
See you tomorrow.
Laurel0 -
Morning Ladies,
Got in 4DS Kickboxing after work yesterday, even with the little guy right in the middle of my workout space. He has become a permanent fixture for my workouts. I just give him something to chew on, and he stays in that space for my entire workout. This morning was Jillian's Biggest Winner Maximize Full Frontal.
Laurel, Great workouts, and I'm sure that it was a nice little trip back to that era. I would love to complain about not being able to go to the beach. That will sound so nice to me in just a few months. The trees are starting to lose leaves, so the change has begun. I love fall, so really love seeing the changing leaves. I'm probably going to enjoy the cooler weather also, this latest heat that we had in August was just to humid for me.
Have a great day!
Laurie0 -
Hi Ladies. Today's workout started with Cathe's CTX Upper Body Split. Then, for cardio, I did RWH Plyo HiiT One into X10 Fat Burning Circuit, followed by RWH Abs 2. Felt good today.
Laurie, I love that 4DS Kickboxing workout. Definitely one of my favorites. Glad to hear Rocket is more patient with your workouts now. I can't believe your leaves are changing. Since living in L.A., I have said that I love the warm weather 9 months out of the year....but October to December, I want autumn/winter. Come January 1.....I don't. But this time of year, I start craving soups and chili and cozying up in a blanket. Not possible when it is 90! Oh well. There is always a trade off somewhere because when I am sitting on my porch in January, I will be happy again. For now.....I guess I just need to turn the AC down to get 'cozy'.
See you tomorrow.
Laurel0 -
Hi Ladies ~ I'm here! Couple of busy days at work and I was pooped last night after Insane - X. It was a TOUGH one and of course sprints at the end. This a.m. was RWH Lift It HiiT It Legs and tonight is Spinning.
Laurel: Awesome workouts as always! Love the combo you did this a.m., sounds perfect!
It felt really good to get the cabinet organized. After seeing my mom's very neat & tidy kitchen I was inspired and thought it would be a fun surprise for DH. Hopefully I get the motivation to do our closet before he comes home. Weather is changing so much it will be a good indoor project.
Laurie: So glad you are feeling better and sounds like the workouts are going well for you!!! Alternating some others into the rotation, making it your own. That's awesome. Your little guys sounds so cute. Bernie joined me on the mat again the other evening. So funny when they are content to just be right there.
Mom didn't get the condo but all is good. My sister is already onto another one just one the market.
Talk to you later ~ Tami0 -
Morning Ladies,
No workout yesterday after work, so I did that one this morning RWH LIHI Legs Premix 3. This one is the scrambled timesaver, and that was a good one. I think that I can get in my workout tonight, since it is doggy daycare day, they both should be super tired tonight.
Laurel, Great workouts, I'm planning on doing one of the X10 workouts after work. I'm opting for the low impact though. I think that January is about the time that I'm sick of the snow, but that is usually our very cold month. 
Some day we may leave this state.
Tami, WTG on your workouts also, nice that she mixes in those tough classes once in a while. Dang on you Mom not getting the condo, but I'm sure that there will be another good one. That is how it went with looking for dd's new vehicle, we found some that where nice, but this one was perfect. Rocket just loves the cool down when I'm on his level, I'm not used to getting licked on my face so much.
Have a great day!
Laurie0 -
Hi Ladies! I did a shorter workout today, which felt nice. But it was tough! I started with RWH Plyo HiiT Two then went right into RWH Lower Body Circuit and finished off with abs. Those two workouts are probably my least favorite in the RWH series, but they did make for a good combo that actually really flew by.
Tami, sounds like another tough class. I am sorry your mom didn't get the condo, but I am sure she will get the home she is meant to get at the end of the day. Are you going out fishing this fall?
Laurie, great workout this morning. You and Tami were on the same page with that workout. I think the Low Impact X10 workout is my favorite of the bunch. Tough but not tough on the body. As I age......that is a combo I am definitely gravitating towards!
See you tomorrow.
Laurel0 -
Hi Ladies ~ Last night was Spinning and it was a good class; went by fast! Good music too. I think that makes a huge difference in time going by during Spin. LOL Opted to sleep in this a.m. and get in my workout after work since this is the night I don't go to the gym anyway + at home is great!! Going to do the RWH Plyo HiiT #1 + an X10 addition (you both having me thinking about it now).
Laurel: Nice combo today and way to push through it if it's not your favorite! Before I forget to ask, can you guys tell me what workout the "Lower Leg Blast" workout was on the schedule this week? It's not Lower Body Blast or Cardio Leg Blast from XT right? I opted for RWH LIHI Legs instead and I think I opted in something else last time on my rotation as well; maybe Lower Body Blast. But I just wasn't sure . . . thanks in advance Thanks on the condo, it truly sounds like that is a perfect location and HOA fees include so many things, the feel to it and community atmosphere that my mom would love so my sister is looking in one other condo area that is comparable. Then she may just wait until my mom gets there, look together and wait and see if something opens up. It will all work out, we are all confident of that. I told my sister there is always a reason one place doesn't work out and it is usually that something better is coming.
Laurie: We were completely on the same page with our leg workout, that's funny! I do really like that leg workout so glad I went with it. Such a good mix alternating the strength with cardio.
Yes Katy's Tuesday class she called "BootCamp" was a bit like a tough BootCamp. We partnered up and did the format again of 30, 20, 10 & 5 reps of an exercise while you or your partner did Mtn Climbers . . . which was a lot while you waited for them to get done with their set of whatever; across the gym with heavy weights doing lunges between all sets too. Then at the end we ran sprints!
I forgot to tell you ladies when I was returning from Portland my FitBit popped off my wrist in the Spokane airport. Literally at my car I think. I noticed it on as I was walking to my car and then loading my suitcases it came off I think. I've looked in my car and no luck. So no more counting "steps" for me unless I decide to replace it. Luckily my HR monitor continues to work as it has been. (knock on wood)
Until tomorrow ladies ~
Tami
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Hi Ladies, DC wasn't bad at all. Thank God! There were 3 bad presenters but most of them were good. The hotel was nice and thankfully I'd asked for a quiet room. My co-workers didn't and they were put on the noisy street side. We walked a lot while in DC which was good. That was my workout. My shoulder recovered and by Monday I was OK. So happy about my luck. We went site seeing every day after the conference and the night we went to the Lincoln Memorial I ran up the steps and shamed my co-workers into walking up the steps. They were winded from their walk up the steps and I wasn't! Felt so good!. The bad part about the trip was that I couldn't sleep. I don't even know how I managed to stay awake at the conference. It was a miracle! I finally slept about 4 hours on Tuesday night.
The 2 pairs of Reebox's and 2 pairs of Ryka's came last Friday and OMG no support on the Reebox's at all. I wore them 5 minutes and I thought I was going to have a plantar fasciitis flareup. The Ryka's are definitely narrow BUT I think if you ladies want to buy shoes with that pivot point these shoes are good. One of the Ryka pairs though was a little wider than the other so I'm trying to stretch the shoe out with a shoe stretcher tool. I'll try them on tomorrow. The shoe slider things I bought that go over the shoe do work. Excellent for pivots and dancing.
I didn't workout tonight. I had to stay late at work to finish my performance review in order to be ready to meet with my boss at 8 tomorrow morning.
You ladies have been amazing with your workouts! Awesome job!
Laurie, I'm so glad you're back to normal. She's baaaack!!!
Tami, great workouts and good job on reorganizing those cupboards! Sorry your mom didn't get the condo but you know what I always say: things happen for a reason. Hopefully the right condo for your mom will became available soon.
Sorry about your FitBit! I read that problem with those things popping out of the bracelet part. I read the newer version doesn't do that. I just bought a new HRM. It's the Polar A300 HRM. It is a watch and the chest strap. The watch counts steps and calories and you don't have to wear the strap for that. It has a little alarm to let you know it's time to move. The strap is only worn when exercising. Somehow it tells the difference between normal every day activity calories and exercise activities. I've not set it up yet. May not get to do it till after my trip to NC.
Laurel, amazing workouts as always! WTG lady!!!! I always do the Hard Strikes with the gloves on as Cathe does but something went wrong last week.
Good night ladies!
Thelma0 -
Morning Ladies,
After work I did Jillian's Kickbox FastFix Workout 1, and X10 Low Impact. That was a great combo, and still had to work around Rocket. He just opened his eyes for a moment when I was doing push-ups.
Laurel, LOL about those being your least favorite of the RWH's, I think that would be my thoughts also. WTG on getting both of them in and done on the same day though. I love that we do some of the same workouts, even though I'm about two weeks behind both of you in this rotation. Sometimes that workouts that come up are just not the ones that I'm wanting to try.
Tami, Hope you had just as much fun with the X10 workout as I did, it was nice to get in an intense short workout. I think it is Lower Body Blast, but I was confused on that one also. Only thought it was that one because this rotation includes High Reps, which came out at the same time. I love that RWH Leg workout also, it has to be my favorite. I like that she doesn't use the barbell, and the cardio blasts don't go on forever. So sorry to hear that your FitBit came off! It is something that you just don't notice when you have it on all the time.
Thelma, Glad to hear that your trip went so well. Nice that you where able to get out and do some walking and sight seeing. Great job on getting up those steps, and leaving your co-workers in the dust. Will be checking out those Ryka's, I really needed them for the Jillian workout last night. My shoes tend to stick to much for the pivots that she does in those workouts.
Have a great weekend!
Laurie0 -
Hi Ladies! Got in a good workout to end the week. I started with STS Total Body, which I think I will always find tough! But it also felt good today. For cardio, I did Cathe's Greatest Hits workout which felt all kinds of fun for some reason.
Tami, I think music makes all the difference in a lot of workouts! Glad she put some good stuff together for your spin class. I was confused about Lower Leg Blast too. I think she meant Lower Body Blast. I got to thinking at one point--would Cathe really do a workout focused only on the lower leg? When I realized that answer was most probably 'no', I figured the poster of that rotation meant LBB. Though I kind of wonder what a workout focused on the ankles, shins and calves would look like! Sorry to hear about your Fitbit. I have not had it pop off yet, but I can see how it would be easy to do, especially carrying luggage.
Thelma, so happy to hear your trip wasn't too bad! I miss being able to walk around DC. When DH and I lived there, we tried to get into town as often as we could just to walk the monuments. Loved it. Glad to hear your shoulder healed up as well. Also glad to hear the Rykas may work for you. I think they put out a fantastic workout shoe.
Laurie, sounds like a good workout. I am with you on substituting out workouts sometimes. I didn't do it too often during the first half of this rotation (even though I completely changed the order of the workouts during each week) but if I don't feel like doing a workout, I would much prefer to do something I might enjoy instead of going through the motions with a workout I don't want to be doing, that's for sure.
Enjoy the weekend!
Laurel0 -
Hi Ladies, I hope you're all doing well. Sorry no time to read the posts. I had to stay late at work on Friday so no workout. At least my boss gave me a really good preliminary review. That made me feel very happy. Makes my sacrifices at work worth the headaches.
Flex Train today and I'll get up at 4 on Sunday (today) to spin for a short time. I'm using my new HRM Polar A300. I like it so far and it keeps counting my calories all day long!
Have a wonderful week ladies!
Thelma0 -
Morning Ladies,
Looks like I didn't add in on my Friday post that I did LIHI Chest/Triceps/Shoulder Premix 3 that morning, and then got in Jillian's Biggest Winnder Shape Up Front after work. Saturday was Biggest Winner Shape Up Backside and 4DS Lower Body Premix. Took a rest day on Sunday. This morning was Jillian's Body Revolution Workout 1.
Laurel, WTG on the workout, still not sure if I'm going to be doing STS or not. I'm leaning to subbing that one out for Push-Pull.
I enjoy that workout, and it always gives me a good total body workout. It has an added advantage of being shorter and uses less equipment. I think that the amount of equipment is why I really don't want to do STS.
Thelma, Hope you had a good time doing Flex Train, that one is a fav of mine. Keep us updated on the Polar HR Monitor, I'm needing a new one and this one looks interesting.
Thanks,
Laurie0 -
Hi Ladies! We had a good weekend here. Nothing special...but still a weekend! I took Saturday off from my workouts. Yesterday I started with LIHI Chest, Shoulders and Triceps. Then, for cardio, I did X10 Cardio Blast into RWH Upper Body Circuit. Today was Great Glutes Extreme (I had the patience for this one today, which is good) followed by To The Max. Good combo.
Thelma, glad to hear you got some positive feedback from work. I am also happy to hear your shoulders felt good enough to do Flex Train. That is such a good workout. I hope you enjoy your week away!
Laurie, yowza on Saturday's workout! Sounds like a lower body blast, that's for sure. I agree on STS Total Body and all of the equipment. The funny thing is it would have been really easy to simplify a bit to eliminate some of it. But......oh well. Push/Pull is a good workout and at something like 44 minutes, a great use of time.
Tami, hope you had a good weekend.
See you tomorrow.
Laurel0 -
Hi Ladies ~ Sorry I missed you all on Friday, I actually thought I had posted or maybe I meant to post after work. I read through everyone's posts. So Friday was STS Total Body, which is always a great workout. Saturday I took a rest day, just simply "because" I remind myself that I should sometimes. LOL Yesterday started off with RWH Upper Body Circuit + Abs #1 and tonight after work I am going to do a Lower Body workout instead of BootCamp at the gym; I think I am going to do something other than Great Glutes. Weekend was busy with stuff around the house and yesterday in the a.m. I met a friend for breakfast and then headed to my hair appt. We visited and she took her time so I was there for quite a while, except it was absolutely gorgeous out so I was anxious to get outside. When I got back home I needed to get the lawn mowed and luckily I had already done my food prepping for the week.
An update on my mom's condo situation in L.A. My sister had put in that other offer on a different condo and GOT IT! She was in second position but her offer ended up being stronger than the other so the seller took it.
Both my sister and my mom are very excited. It is only 20 minutes from my sisters house, close to the beach, shopping, groceries, everything! Sounds like the perfect living situation for her. She signs on her house in Portland a week from today and hits the road towards L.A. My sister and I are going to be knowing where she stays every night and making her stop driving or she will try to set a new record or something. So we want her to enjoy the drive, probably along the coastline and stay in a couple fun spots. Kris is making the reservations and we are both going to pitch in on dinner somewhere too. What a huge change for her but again, she is very excited. I think I am the only one in the bunch that feels a little sad for my mom and she isn't even sad. Ha Ha
Laurel: Great job with the continued amazing workouts throughout this rotation! Nice work. I don't think I will have the patience for Great Glutes tonight is why I am opting for another. LOL Gotta make it work, right!?
Speaking of lower body workouts, thank you for that clarification on Lower Body Blast. That was the one I did last time I did this rotation, so that was a good guess on my part! Either way it all works.
Laurie: Awesome workouts you are getting in! Sounds like you are subbing in some great ones that are lots of fun that you enjoy. STS does have a timesaver pre-mix if you are still leaning towards it a little bit. There is still the equipment though.
Thelma: That's fantastic to hear your boss gave you a great review!!! Really does make it feel worth all the stress and hard work. Good job! Great job with the Spinning and early a.m. workout today!
Awesome to hear you are loving your new HR monitor. Mine is continuing to work, thank goodness so I am happy about that. But always good to know about others for future is. If needed.
Hope you ladies have a great afternoon/evening - Talk to you tomorrow!
Tami
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Morning Ladies,
After work I did XTrain Burn Sets Premix 14 which is Chest, Shoulders & Triceps. This body part set up works better with the Body Revolution workouts. I didn't sleep well last night, so I skipped getting up early to get in a few extra z's. I will double up tonight.
Laurel, Wow great workouts! Glad to hear that you had a nice weekend, we had some really nice weather, and I was outside to enjoy it. The calf work in that 4DS Lower Body really makes your calf muscles talk the next day. I kept feeling them all day. I like STS, just wish it didn't have all that equipment. I know that Push-Pull is a good one, so I'm going to opt for that.
Tami, Great job on your workouts also! Very exciting news for your Mom. Very nice to set everything up for your Mom like that, I'm sure that she will have an enjoyable trip to her new abode. I was looking at the premix, but still didn't inspire me. This rotation has been very easy to find options for, just glad that I let myself sub workouts. I sometimes have a problem with following something to a T. If I don't then I feel like I missed something.
Have a great day!
Laurie0 -
Hi Ladies! I started today's workout with LIHI Back, Shoulder and Biceps. I feel this week in the rotation is lacking upper body work so I added these LIHI workouts, which felt great. For cardio, I did something new! The rotation called for Hard Strikes with the Heavy Bag premix, but I don't like the heavy bag work for Hard Strikes. So today, after the cardio section of Hard Strikes, I added in the Heavy Bag work from MMA Boxing. I had never done that section before....and I loved it! Will definitely remember that next time the rotation calls for Hard Strikes with heavy bag again. Anyhow, after that MMA Boxing section, I returned to Hard Strikes to finish up with the conditioning work. Good stuff.
Tami, sounds like a nice weekend. I am so happy to hear about your mom's new home! I bet you are a little nervous for her making that drive all alone. But it sounds like you and your sister are doing all you can to ensure it is a fun and safe journey. She will be going through some beautiful country, so I hope she takes her time. I understand you being a little sad for her. I think I would feel the same way. But I am happy she is embracing the change. I hope she loves L.A. No doubt there will be adjustments, but come February, hopefully she is enjoying the sunshine.
Laurie, I have never done that Burn Sets premix before. I am going to remember that because I like working those body parts together. Hope that extra sleep helped today!
See you tomorrow.
Laurel0 -
Hi Ladies ~ I was able to get in a nice lower body workout last night, I felt like straight forward conditioning/lifting for the legs so I did Pyramid Lower Body (went pretty heavy compared to Cathe) and followed it up with the 100 Rep Hip Thrusts. Surprised I am not sore this a.m. Today was Hard Strikes and tonight I am headed to Insane-X with Katy.
Laurel: That sounds like an amazing workout today! Love the combination you put together. I was thinking the same thing about lack of upper body this week, still like the variety, just missing a little upper body. I may have to pull out that MMA Boxing DVD from hiding and try that Heavy Bag work. I really enjoy the HB on both Hard Strikes and Rockout Knockout so I may really enjoy it! Thanks. Yes, I think my mom will be very happy in the L.A. sunshine forsure. She loves sunshine like I do and she finally admitted that the Portland rain does get to her a bit. When she was working full time you don't notice as much but when you are retired and at home, trying to stay busy all you see is rain for months. So sunshine will be wonderful.
Laurie: I will also have to make a note of that pre-mix, I haven't put that one together yet, sounds perfect! I'm that way too, if I don't follow the "program" I feel like maybe I missed out, unless I know what kind of a workout that was called for and can make a good comparison of something I like more. Learning to make it work is an excellent option I think! Hope you get in your workout(s) tonight. I know how those zzzzz's feel sometimes and glad you were able to get some extra today!
Until tomorrow Ladies ~ Have a great evening!
Tami
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Morning Ladies,
I did get my workout in last night, and on the schedule was XTrain Legs... I subbed in 21DFX Plyo Fix Extreme (really like doing that one, and it hits the legs good) and Peak 10 Fit Test. This morning was RWH Low Impact HiiT Premix #4.
Laurel, What a great way for you to make that HardStrike workout yours. Love that you can mix things up like that. I noticed the two premixes at the bottom of the list, and that light bulb appeared at the top of my head.
I did even realize that she had done that with these workouts, so I was happy also. It almost felt like the RWH LIHI ones, but with longer rests. Will be trying the Back & Bicep one tomorrow.
Tami, Great job on lifting heavier than Cathe! I always feel like I'm super strong when I do that. She lifts way more weight in her chest exercises than I can ever feel like getting to. In the back exercises though, I usually lift as heavy or heavier than she does. Last night I didn't think that I would get my workouts finished, with having to make sure that Rocket wasn't chewing on something that he shouldn't. This morning he tried to eat my lifting glove, now that would have been a huge no no. I'm ready for him to stop teething.
Have a great day!
Laurie
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Hi Ladies! Today the rotation called for RWH Lower Body Circuit but since I did that last week, I opted to sub in XT Cardio Leg Blast instead.
Felt great. I followed it with XT core work. Then after a bit of a break, I followed on with All Out Low Impact HiiT Extreme. Guess I was in an XTrain mood today!
Tami, sounds like a great substitute for Great Glutes. I find the ball/floor work in PLB to be so tough! Good for you not being sore. That one always gets me in the hamstrings. I remember we moved to Los Angeles in June, and everybody was all on about 'June Gloom' and how depressing it was. We were like 'huh'? Well, June in LA can be cloudy at times but, boy, it is far from gloomy! Made us laugh, especially since we were moving from Alaska! Your mom will probably get a bit of a laugh out of that too. Brighter weather is definitely good for the spirits, that's for sure.
Laurie, sounds like a good workout last night. The XT Leg workout isn't my favorite so completely understand changing it out. Thanks for the description of the Burn Sets premixes. My one complaint about the LIHI upper body workouts is she does seem in a bit of a rush through them. Much prefer the slower pace of the XT workouts, especially for lifting heavy.
Thelma, hope you are enjoying your week!
See you tomorrow.
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Hi Ladies ~ Last night's Insane X was a good one (again), we did circuits . . . which all the regular people are enjoying so she continues until someone tells her it doesn't match the class description and to go back to the actual "Insanity" style format. This a.m. was RWH Lower Body Circuit and tonight I will go to Spinning for a little cardio.
Laurel: Great combination of workouts today, sounds awesome! The ball work is tough in PLB, that's forsure, which I why I was surprised I wasn't sore. The RWH workouts do move quickly and I have wondered about that; is it due to the "HiiT" factor that she is trying to move it along?! Not sure. . .
I remember when my sister first moved to L.A. a few years ago and even last year when I was there in November and people were in full coats, scarves, boots, etc. and it was low 70's outside! LOL I couldn't believe it.
Laurie: Awesome work getting in that Plyo workout! Always sounds like a fantastic workout! I'm sure it worked the legs. Thanks for the kudos on lifting heavier than Cathe. I always think, why am I lifting heavier than her?! One exercise she seems to always lift heavier than me is Tri's. Not sure why, I don't feel weak there but in some of the moves I am just not comfortable with a 35 lb dumbell behind my head. LOL
Hope you ladies have a great evening! I will talk to you tomorrow
Tami
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Morning Ladies,
I did Peak 10 Pure Cardio after work, and it was fun. I was the only one home, so I wasn't able to keep Rocket downstairs with me for the whole time. He was running up and down the basement steps. My dd's bra was a casualty of his boredom. After I was done with my workout, I decided that he had to much energy, so I took the two four legged children out for a walk. Oldest dd and her boyfriend came for dinner last night, and we watched Pitch Perfect 2. Not as good as the first one, but it was enjoyable. This morning was the XTrain Burn Sets Back & Bicep Premix 14, that one was fun also. I love it when the workouts just mix well. I'm thinking of doing another Peak workout tonight, but it will probably be weight work.
Laurel, Of course you subbed in that leg workout for the XTrain, that one is a blast! Glad you enjoyed the other Xtrain workouts that you did also. Totally agree with you on the XTrain vs RWH weight workouts. I sometimes have to scramble with my weights, because I don't realize that she is starting the next round. I find that I can go way heavier on the XTrain workouts.
Tami, Does someone remind Katy often that her class is not leaning toward the Insanity? Is it the gym manager? They should just describe her class as Insanity/Circuit style. That way she has both options. LOL about the people in CA being in those outfits in the 70's! I'm out in my shorts and t-shirt with the temps in the 50's. Guess it just depends on what your body gets used to. Oh yes I'm always leery of lifting that much weight for tri's. Cathe is my hero for lifting that much weight, I think she and Al are lifting the same weight!
Have a great day!
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Hey all. I just picked up X-Factor : ST, when I searched for it, it brought me here, so those of you who do it, is it good? And results? I seen reviews comparing it to Insanity and P90X. I'm doing another round of 30DS & NMTZ, then I thought I would give it a go since I'm looking for things that might kick my butt. Lol.0
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Hi Ladies! Today's workout was short as I have had a guy here fixing my floor (warranty issue with a new house). But I did get the 73 minute premix of Party Rockin' Step 2 in before he came. That one is so much fun. It is a bit cloudy and cooler today so I may make my second workout a nice walk outside.
Tami, like Laurie, I am surprised anybody would complain about a circuit class over an 'Insanity' class. I guess I am just the kind of person who likes to be challenged any way I can so would embrace the challenge over the format. Now I understand being a bit upset if you show up for a spin class and it ends up being a weight lifting class......but that is completely different. Anyhow, glad you enjoyed it. Regarding the LIHI workouts, it seems strange she moves so quickly because throughout the workouts, she is constantly stressing the need to rest between sets. Then there is the time in bent over rows where she says something like she is going to slow down her reps......and then does them faster than the first set! I just think Cathe, naturally, likes to train with a faster rep pattern. Her older strength training workouts really illustrate that. So I kind of go at my own pace now that I know the workouts. Yes, winter in LA is funny......but not as bad as here!! People were so cold last year when it got down into the 60's (for one day), they were wearing coats inside! It was silly. But I do wonder if I won't be like that this year because the hint of a chill......and I am covered in goosebumps. So embarrassing.
Laurie, sounds like some good workouts. Seems like Rocket got up to some mischief though! I am sure your DD didn't really appreciate that too much. Glad you liked that Burn Sets premix as well.
nwoodrum, welcome!! I have not done that program, but it does have some great reviews on Amazon.com. If it is anything like P90X or Insanity, though, you are in for a challenge!! Would love to hear what you think of it when you give it a try.
Until tomorrow.
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Hi Ladies ~ Spinning was good last night, a similar format from last week but a good class. Not sure why, but I don't seem to burn as many calories as I used to during Spinning. Maybe my body is just used to it. ??? I went with Athletic Training this a.m. Tomorrow a.m. I am hoping to get in a short HiiT workout before leaving @ 7:00 for my bloodwork appt. I have my annual exam on Tuesday so she always does bloodwork prior to go over it. Of course I will feel like I am starving until I can eat breakfast. LOL What is it about when they say "you can't eat for 12 hrs" that makes you feel hungrier than if you simply didnt eat for that same amount of time.
Laurie: Way to go on the Peak workout! Those are always fun, forsure! She always brings the energy to the workout. Way to get in the Bi's/Tris workout as well. I guess the person that comes down on Katy a bit for not following the class description is the manager of group fitness. Part of the reasoning behind it too is that it is similar (or better in my opinion) to a class they charge money for. So a special sign up, only so many people can be in and it is a BootCamp/Circuit style class. If those people see our class and think, well I could do that for FREE, then attendance goes down. Sort of silly, just offer the best classes you can and if people show up either way, go for it.
Laurel: I love how you say a "short" workout just under 75 minutes! I know that is short for you. Way to get it done and I know you always enjoy that step workout. Again, one I have still never attempted . . . .
I kind of explained the "scuttle" of what she deals with on her class and the description of it. The manager basically tells her that "newbies" expect the class that is written, but I don't know anyone that has come and either not liked it or it just wasn't for them. It's not that anyone has ever said, Pssst, this isn't what was written in the description?? LOL
Nwoodrum: Welcome! Thanks for stopping in. It has been a while, but I have done almost all of the X Factor workouts. . . . they are all very good and are similar to Insanity/P90X in some of the moves and format. I would say a little toned down from Insanity but definitely a good workout. I used these workouts as additional workouts to other programs/rotations I was doing but not by themselves as a program. I am sure you will have success with them.
Hope you all have a great day tomorrow ~ I will check in tomorrow afternoon . . .
Tami
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Thanks for your responses, I look forward to checking it out, and I'll let you know what I think of it also- once I complete 30DS and NMTZ. I would definitely do something else with it since it is only a half hour long and I feel like I need an hour at least.
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Morning Ladies,
TGIF~ Last night I did Peak Fit Pure Strength 1, and it was perfect for time and energy level. This morning was XTrain Hardstrikes Premix 16, really feeling worked out this week. I'm going to continue with the Peak workouts for a little while, so after work will be the ab and stretch workout. Or I will do one of her Body Fit 360's that I have not tried yet.
Laurel, Great job getting in your workout before the repair person arrived! I'm sure that your body has adapted to the temps in FL already, and it would be a shock to your system to feel the temps that they are probably having in Colorado right now.
Tami, Great workouts! I really love the metabolic workouts that Cathe has come up with recently, and I hope that she makes more and more of them. They are usually my favorite workouts. Interesting, I didn't realize that Katy's class was free with membership. Now I understand why they would talk to her. Glad that she offers it for as long as she gets away with it though.
Nwoodrumm, Hope you are still checking responses. I have done all the workouts, and the rotation calls for you to do each workout for a week, three non consecutive days. The first workout is the easiest, and then progresses as the weeks go along with workout 8 being the toughest. If I remember correctly the warm up is the same on each workout, but I could be getting that confused with Supreme 90 Day workouts. There is an ab, yoga/stretch, glutes & thighs and total body blast (tough workout). I really loved each workout, and the instructor is very good. I still do mix in these workouts every once in a while. As far as the eating plan, it has some really good recipes. Still make some of them now, but for me it was a bit expensive getting all those different foods. If I was single or just me and my DH it would be more doable. I think if you eat clean, you will see results. You might find this link helpful http://www.videofitness.com/~vfwnk/forum/showthread.php?t=171046
Have a great weekend!
Laurie0
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