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Level 2, day 2 (day 12 overall)

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  • hopsanddreams
    hopsanddreams Posts: 36
    level 2, day 5 (day 15 overall - half way done!!!)

    is it just me, or is it harder to keep up with the cardio on level 2? I'm dying halfway through the first set of oblique twists. Also, I don't feel like circuit 3's plank twists (the abs in circuit 3) do anything. I don't feel anything while doing them, other than uncomfortable. I don't feel my abs firing (because they are sore, so I'd know if I was using them), or my obliques. I do feel it in my arms, but that doesn't seem to be the point of the exercise. Am I doing something wrong?
  • newcs
    newcs Posts: 717 Member
    level 2, day 5 (day 15 overall - half way done!!!)

    is it just me, or is it harder to keep up with the cardio on level 2? I'm dying halfway through the first set of oblique twists. Also, I don't feel like circuit 3's plank twists (the abs in circuit 3) do anything. I don't feel anything while doing them, other than uncomfortable. I don't feel my abs firing (because they are sore, so I'd know if I was using them), or my obliques. I do feel it in my arms, but that doesn't seem to be the point of the exercise. Am I doing something wrong?

    I 100% agree with all of the above statements :)
    I am DYING on the cardio and usually cardio is the easiest part for me. I am also not loving the plank work...all it's doing is making my shoulders sore but not in a good way. I also feel like the plank twists are kinda useless since I only feel it in my arms. I'm considering figuring out a different exercise to swap in there. Maybe I'll go do some hanging leg lifts on my pull up bar since I have zero doubt those are working my abs.
  • 20shan08
    20shan08 Posts: 219 Member
    Day 8 of level 2.

    I am the same way! Although, I've found in the plank twist if I go slower and really stretch my leg over, I feel it more.
  • newcs
    newcs Posts: 717 Member
    Day 8 of level 2.

    I am the same way! Although, I've found in the plank twist if I go slower and really stretch my leg over, I feel it more.

    Thanks for the idea :) I've done an exercise before that involved the same position but reaching the arm underneath instead. DEFINITELY felt that one...so if going slower doesn't work, I might switch to that one (wish I knew what exercises were called!)

    EDIT: I remembered incorrectly...it's actually done while in a side plank and is apparently called side plank with reach under: http://www.menshealth.com/workout-center/e/side-plank-with-reach-under/25408 Also, I really like the 3rd bullet point in step A: "Brace your core by contracting your abs forcefully as if you were about to be punched in the gut"
  • hopsanddreams
    hopsanddreams Posts: 36
    I just realized... this is the farthest I've ever gotten in this program! I've tried it 3 or 4 times before, but I never got past 2 weeks. YAY! Thanks for holding me accountable! It really helps get me out of bed and getting those workout clothes on in the early morning thinking "ugh, I don't want to not check in today!"
  • bmfoley
    bmfoley Posts: 93 Member
    I agree with eveyrone! I didn't work out this morning because my upper back has been so sore and achey. I couldn't even fall asleep last night because the discomfort was keeping me awake.
    I'm going to attempt it this afternoon.
  • newcs
    newcs Posts: 717 Member
    I just realized... this is the farthest I've ever gotten in this program! I've tried it 3 or 4 times before, but I never got past 2 weeks. YAY! Thanks for holding me accountable! It really helps get me out of bed and getting those workout clothes on in the early morning thinking "ugh, I don't want to not check in today!"

    Congratulations :)

    Another thing I do to keep me motivated is that I signed up for earndit.com and linked up a foursquare account. I labeled my house as a gym or home gym and every time I check in, I get points (you can also link a fitbit, nike + and some other devices I don't have). I can redeem points for a gift card, coupon code or donate to a cause but I've found I don't even really care about the incentives...I just REALLY want to click that check in button lol
  • bmfoley
    bmfoley Posts: 93 Member
    Level 2 day 6! Did it tonight as opposed to normal morning workout because my back was so sore this morning. . did Jillian's standing ab workout right after too. . . I need all the help I can get!! 20 minutes on elyptical and I'm done!

    We can do this!!
  • newcs
    newcs Posts: 717 Member
    Great job!! Working out while sore is super difficult to get started but I hope the movement made you feel better :)
  • vikkibaptie
    vikkibaptie Posts: 16 Member
    Level 2, day 4 (I think!). This was the first day the scales moved in the right direction for a week! 1.2 lbs off :-)

    I agree on the plank twists, going to try them slower tonight! x

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