I bought this book a while ago but decided to incorporate some of the workouts into my own program. I'm bastardizing it by doing it at the gym. I did close grips rows on a cable machine instead of let me ins. Shh... Don't tell anyone.

Hi,

I just bought the book and read the first chapters and now am ready to start the training. but I am not sure how or where to start? With which exerises? for how long? I know he explains some different types of training-routine, but it's just not clear to me...I think I need to re-read this section again. I will also look at the app for my Ipad...maybe there are clear suggestions on what to include in your workout?
I am 40, Female, and also from QC, Canada.

Oh my...I feel blond right now...:-)
I just hadn't looked at the entire book...I had stopped at the exercises secton...lol:-)
In any case, thank you!!
I also bought the app, just 1.99$ so it's ok :-)

I don't even remember how I heard of YAYOG, but I downloaded the book to my Kindle five months ago about the same time I joined Fitocracy, and it's been great! I moved right to first class after finishing basic, and just finished first class. I was going to do the program over again, but then I've heard to just repeat the undulating blocks until you can do the minimum requirements for the next level. Seems like there is a bigger difference between First Class and Chief than between Basic and First class. I joined up on MFP after seeing it recommended in the Healthy eating group on Fitocracy and so far, it's great!

I just gave the first day of the beginner workout a go yesterday, and it really put me in my place. I just gave it my best shot, and didn't do the "let me in's" because I have to figure out where to do them (probably the post of our deck). I began pushups on the floor, but quickly had to move my way up to counter top level, and looked pretty pathetic through the dips & "let me ups" as well.

Question on the ladders though... from what I read on the Mark Lauren Forums, you are supposed to set the timer for 7.5 minutes, then begin with 1 rep, rest for as long as 1 rep took, then do 2 reps, then rest for as long as 2 reps took, working until you couldn't do the next reps without muscle failure and then working back down again. Then, they said you were supposed to rest between that set for about a minute or so. If that's the case, when you work back down to 1 and then rest for a minute or so, is that included in the 7.5 minutes of the workout, or are you supposed to stop the clock until you begin the next rep?

NEVERMIND: I'm pretty sure they meant that you can rest for a few minutes between the actual exercises... not the bottom of the ladders to the next count up. Bugger.

I've read that part of the book quite a few times, but I'm still a bit confused by what a correct routine of ladders is.

Thanks for the encouragement. I did the second day workout yesterday, and my body is screaming at me today. I'm glad I am taking today off from working out : ) I will press on tomorrow! I keep telling myself "it has to get better" : )

That's how I understood it. I worked out Monday and Tuesday, took Wednesday off, and will workout Thursday and Friday.

My husband and I are finishing up our second week of the basic program this weekend. Seeing some results already which is encouraging! Have also noticed increased range of motion during some of my stretches, which is an unexpected benefit.

After reading the book, my husband thought the workouts were going to be a piece of cake. He had been smirking at my soreness after day 1. That first workout wiped the smirk right off his face.

Love the app; not sure how I'd manage without the built in timer!