New Recruits Starting Stage 1
dwn2erth
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Hi All It's been up until now that I've thought I'm too out of shape to start this I've been doing the Shred with a 'GREAT" group of women who have humor and empathy. If it wasn't for them I'd be still working on my strength I started Stage 1 Work out A (Actually I used the womens health big book of excercises ; because my NROWTFW is lost in transit) WOW What a work out I'm sore but I can till I've really on the right track... I'm still doing the Shred but I'm going to incorporate this into my routine along with some 'more'' cardio and yoga as I can. Wish I could catch up with you all ; but , I think I'm a bit late for that. There's some awsomely strong women in this group. (Who I hope will share their wisdom with me)
Hoping to hear from you!!
Hoping to hear from you!!
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I just finished my first week. At least I can stand up without wincing now. Good luck!0
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I did my first set today! Stage 1 A1! I feel so great! I can't wait to get stuck into B1
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I just finished my first week. You should come and join the Stage 1 thread here. There are super helpful and nice ladies there.0
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Just finished my first B workout! I've never done deadlifts before so my back will probably be killing me tomorrow. I did P90X before this so my legs were plenty strong to add some extra weight when doing the squats in workout A... not the case for deadlifts. Is it okay to just start with the bar?0
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Just finished my first B workout! I've never done deadlifts before so my back will probably be killing me tomorrow. I did P90X before this so my legs were plenty strong to add some extra weight when doing the squats in workout A... not the case for deadlifts. Is it okay to just start with the bar?
You can start with whatever you like!!! If you do start with the bar, try and raise it off the ground so you are not lifting from so low.
I think form is critical with dead lifts - it is possible to herniate a disc, so watch that your back is nicely straight or arched rather than rounded. I have no idea if my form is okay, but try making sure you are looking straight ahead - this should help to get your back in the right place.0 -
I definitely found myself looking down more than ahead today. I will try using the holder-things on the cage next time so I'm not lifting the bar straight off the ground... or maybe set one of those plastic steps on the ground on either side so I can touch the bar down on those instead of the ground.0
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I want to start stage 1! I was thinking about starting Sunday since I just lifted yesterday and Sunday is usually less crowded at my gym. Plus I want to go look at all the form links again because I'm really nervous about it!0
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I recovered from the first workout (Stage 1, Workout A) - holy crap did I hurt after that. I did the second yesterday (Workout
and, while I'm a bit tight, I feel fabulous. Back to Workout A again tomorrow. 0 -
I'v just fini week 2! Aching so much today !!!! I love it x0
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Hey everyone! I'm finally going to be starting NROLW in less than two weeks. I can get a cheap membership at my college and I'm just waiting for the semester to start! I'm looking for some new friends and it would be awesome if it were some other ladies who are lifting! Feel free to add me!0
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I'm starting the program on Monday...I have to admit...I'm terrified!!! I have never lifted...or been near that side of the gym before....But I'm determined! I want results! I'm glad this group exists...I'm going to be looking at you guys for support
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I'm halfway through stage one. I'll be here cheering us on!0
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will be starting stage 1 with my first workout on Monday (Sept 3rd). Had to delay by a week as my mother has decided to visit:explode:0
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I finished NRLFW last month and LOVED it. Never looked so good in my life. I started their new book , and am enjoying that as well. Feel free to ask questions. Re deadlifts, I think the KEY is to make sure you feel it in your hamstrings and NOT your back. It's a matter of pushing your butt back. You KNOW when you're doing it right (you shouldn't feel a strain in your back)0
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I'll watch for that next time... I was definitely feeling it in my back before (and still am, days later). I'm going to go back to just using the bar to start with til I get the form down. Thanks for the tip!0
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Hi everyone! I just started Stage One, and have been blogging about it, if anyone is interested.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/knitfastpurlyoung0 -
I did my first set today! Stage 1 A1! I feel so great! I can't wait to get stuck into B1
Good for you! I did stage 1 today! 1A. I am stronger than I thought! I did the squats with the "real" bar, which is challenging for me, because it's just so long...I also did 45 degree pushups, 60 lbs on seated row, and 20 lbs on the step ups. Yay! So has anyone tried the deadliest yet? I'm a little terrified of those and my next workout will have to be weds evening when the gym will probably have a lot more people...well, at least it's not January. 0 -
Starting Stage 1 today - so excited!0
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Deadlifts are awesome! My favorite move by far!I did my first set today! Stage 1 A1! I feel so great! I can't wait to get stuck into B1
Good for you! I did stage 1 today! 1A. I am stronger than I thought! I did the squats with the "real" bar, which is challenging for me, because it's just so long...I also did 45 degree pushups, 60 lbs on seated row, and 20 lbs on the step ups. Yay! So has anyone tried the deadliest yet? I'm a little terrified of those and my next workout will have to be weds evening when the gym will probably have a lot more people...well, at least it's not January.0 -
Just finshed Stage 1 A1. Loved it :-)0
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I've also just completed my first workout, yay!. Only hiccup was that I had to wait for the machine to do the seated rows and I'm not sure I got my form quite right due to the machine set up. A couple of mature guys helped me set the bar up on the rack for the squats and checked my form for me, which was nice of them.
I also had some wrist pain after the prone jackknife sets, but then I have tiny wrists, so will need to be mindful of that.0 -
I'm starting again tomorrow. I have a weight bench and dumbells, etc. set up at work. I tried the first workout in April, but did not stretch or warm up, and I could not walk for days after doing the squats! I will not make that mistake again! Glad to be here. Good luck to all! 0
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I plan to start stage 1 on Wednesday of this week and would love the morale support!!!0
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I plan to start stage 1 on Wednesday of this week and would love the morale support!!!
Do it! Wednesday I'm doing 1B for the first time! Good luck! 0 -
Right I am on week 3 (but only doing ti 2xa week) and today my lower back really hurts. upped my weights each time and thought i was doing ok, but this morning not so good. I think it was the squats. It is the first time using the olympic bar - without any weight at first as a warm up and then with 5kg each end and then for the second set 7.5kg. I know that doesn't sound like much but it has made my back really sore and I didn't feel it at all in my back when I was using the barbell (15kg) last week. any thoughts?
Don't want to pile in just yet, i am really enjoying feeling stronger0 -
Well I'm still waiting for my book to get here I've modified a work out from the BIG BOOK of Womens Excercises I think it's a bit longer (It's an hour and has cardio in it with the weights) I've done it three times now and I am 'really' seeing a difference I've gone up already on some of the weights Wow Can't wait for the real book!!!0
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I am starting Monday. I read the book on my kindle but ordered the paper version and am waiting for that to arrive so I can photo copy some things and take it to the gym. I am really excited and nervous to step off the treadmill and into men's territory! Maybe I can teach them a few things!0
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Just got home from workout b, first time doing it in the gym. I feel great! The first one I did at home....I probably won't be doing that again, I only have 3lb weights. I was using 10lbs for hand weights at the gym...I feel a lot more challenged! So happy I found this program!0
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Any thoughts on how soon to increase weight?0
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Any thoughts on how soon to increase weight?
I was surprised how quickly I could increase weight. By the second workout A I felt that I wasn't being challenged enough in the squats, however this may just have been that I didn't START with enough weight in the first place. I added a repeat of workout 1A and workout 1B to allow me to use the first time I did the routine as a test session figuring out what I should be doing in terms of form and weights.
I would just go with what feels right for you. If it feels easy through the set, you need to up.0
