Just started CLX today
SwampWitch75
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Anyone else in the same boat?
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I just started Tuesday. I have done half of the program before but I slacked off. I tend to get bored easy and never completely finish a program. Hopefully this time I will stick with it! I don't plan to follow the program exactly. I will be doing different cardio workouts, most likely Les Mills Combat. I will follow the strength circuits though. Burn 2 on schedule for today.
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Enjoy!! I'm 1 week away from finishing the 90 days... then I'll do Lean for Life or a P90X/CLX hybrid. Really loved CLX and have seen some changes in my body - inches lost and definitely stronger.0
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I just started yesterday. Last week I finished Phase 1 of Jillian Michaels Body Revolution, but it was killing my knees so I had to bag it. Already I'm responding much better to Chalene's bedside manner. The workout was tough so I know it's gonna work! My legs and glutes feel like jelly today.
I'm also just starting week 6 of couch to 5k this week, so I'm subbing in running every other day and just doing the CLX circuits.0 -
Just bought mine should have it in 3-5 days0
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I had a "practice" go at Burn 1 yesterday - just using my 3kg weights to get a feel for what I'm in for!
I'm also in the C25K program (about to start week 5) so I'll be doing ChaLEAN M/W/F, C25K T/T/S and then Recharge/rest day on Sunday.
My husband has adjustable weights, but the lowest they go is 5kg (i think) so need to figure out where I can up to that before I start properly on Monday 0 -
I had a "practice" go at Burn 1 yesterday - just using my 3kg weights to get a feel for what I'm in for!
I'm also in the C25K program (about to start week 5) so I'll be doing ChaLEAN M/W/F, C25K T/T/S and then Recharge/rest day on Sunday.
My husband has adjustable weights, but the lowest they go is 5kg (i think) so need to figure out where I can up to that before I start properly on Monday
You'll be increasing in no time!
I'm doing C25k alongside too (Week 4). My schedule has ended up:
Mon: CLX 1, Ab Burner, Turbo Fire HIIT 15
Tues: C25k and sometimes yoga/Recharge afterwards
Wednesday: CLX 2, Ab Burner, Sometimes Fire 30
Thursday: C25k, yoga/Recharge
Friday: Rest
Saturday: CLX 3, Ab Burner, Turbo Fire HIIT 15/20
Sunday: C25k, Yoga/Recharge
I have been happy so far as I feel they are working my body in different ways but I'll scale back to concentrate on the CLX circuits and C25k if I'm feeling burnt out.0 -
I had a "practice" go at Burn 1 yesterday - just using my 3kg weights to get a feel for what I'm in for!
I'm also in the C25K program (about to start week 5) so I'll be doing ChaLEAN M/W/F, C25K T/T/S and then Recharge/rest day on Sunday.
My husband has adjustable weights, but the lowest they go is 5kg (i think) so need to figure out where I can up to that before I start properly on Monday
That's the exact same schedule I'm doing. Tomorrow is W6D2 of c25k, and finished my first week of Burn this morning.
Can I ask what you guys are using for weights right now, in the beginning? I'm using 8s and 10s (only have dumbbells up to 12 lbs currently) - honestly it's the fatigue in my quads and hammies that keeps me from going higher, I think they're screaming at me from all the running, lunges and squats!0 -
Can I ask what you guys are using for weights right now, in the beginning? I'm using 8s and 10s (only have dumbbells up to 12 lbs currently) - honestly it's the fatigue in my quads and hammies that keeps me from going higher, I think they're screaming at me from all the running, lunges and squats!
Sorry I missed this!
I'm using 3kg or 5kg (so 6.6lbs/ 10.10lbs approximately) to begin with - although I have some arrows drawn on my guide, so next time I'll be upping and using 5kg - 7kg. Possibly remaining with 3kg for those stupid tricep kickbacks.
Like you, it's my legs that are failing WAAAAYYYY before my arms. I'm thinking just keep loading the weights though - an extra few lbs isn't going to kill your legs any more than they are already dying, but an extra 5lbs or something will be killer for your arms.
I'm hoping that as we progress through burn our legs will stop dying so much :laugh:0 -
Can I ask what you guys are using for weights right now, in the beginning? I'm using 8s and 10s (only have dumbbells up to 12 lbs currently) - honestly it's the fatigue in my quads and hammies that keeps me from going higher, I think they're screaming at me from all the running, lunges and squats!
I just finished my 2nd week and my weighs really vary. My shoulders are definitely my weakest. Lat and delt raises are what I struggle the most with. So my weight are anywhere from 5-12 depending on what arm exercise. For legs I've been using 10-12 for lunges and 15 in squats but I'm ready to go up. 20 is my next highest, I wish I had an in between. Some moves that involve legs and arms I know I could do more for my legs(especially squats & deadlifts) but my arms can't handle so that is a shame but I know the next phase will focus on one move at a time so that is when I can work on progressing more.0 -
Hi! today will end week one for me i do not have anything but 5lb weights. I feel that I could maybe go heavier in some of the exercises. But my legs definitely start to fail earlier than my arms.. (i cant afford to buy heavier weights right now.)My hip flexors and inner thighs are feeling it from all the sumo squats. I have been trying to fit in some short bouts of running/walking, like the couch to 5k. But I have not been following an exact schedule. Just running as long as I can then walking, following that pattern until I cant do anymore. I have been eating and staying right at my calorie goal. But nothing showing yet other than some sore muscles.0
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I'm the opposite, my arms and shoulders fail way before my legs. I don't even feel I'm working them on some moves as I'm having to lift light enough to complete the arm moves. Can't wait until Push!
I started with 5.5lb for all the moves incorporating flys, 8.8lb for anything like chest, triceps, overhead press and 12lb for squats and lunges without any flys.
On week 5 of Burn (as I missed a few sessions and felt guilty!) I've now increased all the 5.5>8.8 all the 8.8>12 and all the 12>15s. It's so motivating to see progress!0 -
I'm the opposite, my arms and shoulders fail way before my legs. I don't even feel I'm working them on some moves as I'm having to lift light enough to complete the arm moves. Can't wait until Push!
Yup this is me. I'm really looking forward to Push to be able to focus on just one move at a time. I started CLX before and forgot that I think this is what discouraged me a bit in the Burn phase. Still a great workout getting me ready to move on.0 -
I've just been looking at my weight/reps results so far (2 weeks in) and have decided to drastically up the weights - I figure if I get to 12 reps then even if it felt like I went to failure, I clearly didn't.
I'm hoping to see some 10 rep failures recorded this week!!0 -
I've just been looking at my weight/reps results so far (2 weeks in) and have decided to drastically up the weights - I figure if I get to 12 reps then even if it felt like I went to failure, I clearly didn't.
I'm hoping to see some 10 rep failures recorded this week!!
That's what I've been aiming for too - failure at 10/11 and then as soon as I manage 12 with good form, I up the weight.0
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