Anyone else doing the ZCUT DVDs?
MaintainCats
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Anyone out there?
I know there is a lot of Jillian Michaels users out there but what about other Zuzka fans?
I am two weeks into month 2 and was one of the first to order it/get it once it went live.
I know there is a lot of Jillian Michaels users out there but what about other Zuzka fans?
I am two weeks into month 2 and was one of the first to order it/get it once it went live.
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No one?0
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Not yet!
I have all 3 DVDS but Im waiting until after I finish 30 day shred to do them.
I'm only day 2 of level 3 so in a few days here Ill be starting ZCut
Seems like a lot of people on here haven't used it.
I posted a topic asking about reviews awhile ago and it got barely any responses.
It might be too new.
What have your results been so far?0 -
Not yet!
I have all 3 DVDS but Im waiting until after I finish 30 day shred to do them.
I'm only day 2 of level 3 so in a few days here Ill be starting ZCut
Seems like a lot of people on here haven't used it.
I posted a topic asking about reviews awhile ago and it got barely any responses.
It might be too new.
What have your results been so far?
My results so far have been AWESOME. I am very pleased. I have dropped an inch on my waist and half an inch on my hips since I started. My stomach is getting really flat and I am *almost* able to see my abs now. I am very excited to see what the end of month 3 brings me.
When you start up feel free to friend me (or even now if you want!). I would love to have others on my list that are doing the same thing.0 -
Well you know I am. I am so glad i converted all the way over to Zuzana and ZCut! BodyRock was great before and then went to poo. HIIT workouts are pretty much my favorite ever though and Zuzka is an incredible trainer. Her body inspires me more than any other virtual trainer or DVD trainer. What's nice to know is it comes from doing her own routines!
I'm already noticing a difference in my clothes and i'm only on workout 5 (tomorrow). It's a full 90 day program with free support in whatever area you need with an amazing trainer for $15. $5 a month. I'm happier than a pig in shiz-nit with the zcuts!0 -
Not yet!
I have all 3 DVDS but Im waiting until after I finish 30 day shred to do them.
I'm only day 2 of level 3 so in a few days here Ill be starting ZCut
Seems like a lot of people on here haven't used it.
I posted a topic asking about reviews awhile ago and it got barely any responses.
It might be too new.
What have your results been so far?
My results so far have been AWESOME. I am very pleased. I have dropped an inch on my waist and half an inch on my hips since I started. My stomach is getting really flat and I am *almost* able to see my abs now. I am very excited to see what the end of month 3 brings me.
When you start up feel free to friend me (or even now if you want!). I would love to have others on my list that are doing the same thing.
Awesome! I friended you.
Im wondering what you list it as on MFP in terms of exercise?
I'm wondering if there's a lot of high impact or jumping?
30DS has given me awful shin splints from those jumping exercises.0 -
Not yet!
I have all 3 DVDS but Im waiting until after I finish 30 day shred to do them.
I'm only day 2 of level 3 so in a few days here Ill be starting ZCut
Seems like a lot of people on here haven't used it.
I posted a topic asking about reviews awhile ago and it got barely any responses.
It might be too new.
What have your results been so far?
My results so far have been AWESOME. I am very pleased. I have dropped an inch on my waist and half an inch on my hips since I started. My stomach is getting really flat and I am *almost* able to see my abs now. I am very excited to see what the end of month 3 brings me.
When you start up feel free to friend me (or even now if you want!). I would love to have others on my list that are doing the same thing.
Awesome! I friended you.
Im wondering what you list it as on MFP in terms of exercise?
I'm wondering if there's a lot of high impact or jumping?
30DS has given me awful shin splints from those jumping exercises.
There is a LOT of jumping. A lot. Jump lunges, jump squats, etc. I WILL say however that for some reasons the ZCUT's don't injure me where when I have tried 30DS before (3 or 4 different times) I always end up hurting myself despite proper form. I have no idea why.
I list it as HIIT and used my HRM to gauge how much it would be per workout. It isn't totally accurate but it gives a good idea.0 -
Not yet!
I have all 3 DVDS but Im waiting until after I finish 30 day shred to do them.
I'm only day 2 of level 3 so in a few days here Ill be starting ZCut
Seems like a lot of people on here haven't used it.
I posted a topic asking about reviews awhile ago and it got barely any responses.
It might be too new.
What have your results been so far?
My results so far have been AWESOME. I am very pleased. I have dropped an inch on my waist and half an inch on my hips since I started. My stomach is getting really flat and I am *almost* able to see my abs now. I am very excited to see what the end of month 3 brings me.
When you start up feel free to friend me (or even now if you want!). I would love to have others on my list that are doing the same thing.
Awesome! I friended you.
Im wondering what you list it as on MFP in terms of exercise?
I'm wondering if there's a lot of high impact or jumping?
30DS has given me awful shin splints from those jumping exercises.
There is a LOT of jumping. A lot. Jump lunges, jump squats, etc. I WILL say however that for some reasons the ZCUT's don't injure me where when I have tried 30DS before (3 or 4 different times) I always end up hurting myself despite proper form. I have no idea why.
I list it as HIIT and used my HRM to gauge how much it would be per workout. It isn't totally accurate but it gives a good idea.
Oh no
Looks like Ill be making a doctors apt. then before starting ZCut to figure out why my shins are dying first.
And HIIT? Im not finding that in the system.
Roughly how many calories do you burn?0 -
Well you know I am. I am so glad i converted all the way over to Zuzana and ZCut! BodyRock was great before and then went to poo. HIIT workouts are pretty much my favorite ever though and Zuzka is an incredible trainer. Her body inspires me more than any other virtual trainer or DVD trainer. What's nice to know is it comes from doing her own routines!
I'm already noticing a difference in my clothes and i'm only on workout 5 (tomorrow). It's a full 90 day program with free support in whatever area you need with an amazing trainer for $15. $5 a month. I'm happier than a pig in shiz-nit with the zcuts!
I sure do know that Sarah! I love that Z is so personable and fun. She isn't mean or rude and is still motivating. It is also awesome to see her DOING the whole workout with you unlike a lot of other DVDs where the "main" person spends their time talking about it and then watching the other people doing it. For whatever reason that drives me nuts.0 -
Oh no
Looks like Ill be making a doctors apt. then before starting ZCut to figure out why my shins are dying first.
And HIIT? Im not finding that in the system.
Roughly how many calories do you burn?
I burn about 100 calories in 10 minutes @ 5'5 125 pounds. It isn't in the database, I added it in under my own custom exercises.0 -
Oh, poo.
I'm 5"2 and 159 lbs.
Wish I had a HRM.0 -
Oh, poo.
I'm 5"2 and 159 lbs.
Wish I had a HRM.
You would likely burn more than I do! It depends quite a bit on your hear rate though. You can find them really cheap!0 -
Really? Whats the cheapest one you suggest?
All the ones that people on the forum suggest are between 60 - 90$0 -
Really? Whats the cheapest one you suggest?
All the ones that people on the forum suggest are between 60 - 90$
I found one with decent reviews on amazon. It isn't super fancy but it should get the job done.
http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HR-100C-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000A5CEUO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361674545&sr=8-1&keywords=heart+rate+monitor0 -
Thanks! I found it on eBay for cheaper and bought it.
If I need any help with it, ill ask ya!0 -
Thanks! I found it on eBay for cheaper and bought it.
If I need any help with it, ill ask ya!
Awesome! Great find.0 -
I am doing ZCut along with my strength program. I started ZCut on 2/1 and I love it!!0
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Hello, I know I am jumping into this forum a little late, but I didn't think to look here before for anyone else doing ZCUT. I started month 2 yesterday. Month 1 was hard but I noticed so many changes in my body. Glad to see others happy with it as well. I also don't know how many calories you burn in a ZCUT, but I programed my calorie counter to match Zuzka's advice with calorie intake: body weight X12. This is how many calories she suggest you eat everyday to lose weight. This has worked for me. I just don't log my workouts on here anymore.
Do any of you run in addition to these workouts? I would like to start because I signed up for a race, but I don't know if I should run before them or after?0 -
May I jump in too? I just ordered the DVDs and will be starting in a few weeks (after finishing 30DS). Are y'all adding extra cardio in the mix? I'd love some other Zcut buddies too! Best wishes
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Hello, I know I am jumping into this forum a little late, but I didn't think to look here before for anyone else doing ZCUT. I started month 2 yesterday. Month 1 was hard but I noticed so many changes in my body. Glad to see others happy with it as well. I also don't know how many calories you burn in a ZCUT, but I programed my calorie counter to match Zuzka's advice with calorie intake: body weight X12. This is how many calories she suggest you eat everyday to lose weight. This has worked for me. I just don't log my workouts on here anymore.
Do any of you run in addition to these workouts? I would like to start because I signed up for a race, but I don't know if I should run before them or after?
Hey there! I am late to this but I don't do anything else in addition to the ZCUT right now. I don't really have the time since I am homeschooling 2 kids and running a small business. I want to start running this summer but we will see if it happens.0 -
May I jump in too? I just ordered the DVDs and will be starting in a few weeks (after finishing 30DS). Are y'all adding extra cardio in the mix? I'd love some other Zcut buddies too! Best wishes
I didn't do extra cardio except for on 1 of the rest days each week during month #1. I would do jump rope or something on one of the rest days so I was only taking one a week.0 -
I just got the set and did Month 1 first workout today and it was so hard! But I absolutely adore Zuzka, she's beautiful, motivating, sweet, and she's working hard! I love that SHE is doing the workout, not two non-stop smiling robots in the background. I'm not a fan of JM for those very reasons, I find her very loud and abrasive, and Zuzka is more gentle and encouraging. I hope it gets easier for me because it was definitely really hard today, and I couldn't begin to keep up with her.0
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I just got the set and did Month 1 first workout today and it was so hard! But I absolutely adore Zuzka, she's beautiful, motivating, sweet, and she's working hard! I love that SHE is doing the workout, not two non-stop smiling robots in the background. I'm not a fan of JM for those very reasons, I find her very loud and abrasive, and Zuzka is more gentle and encouraging. I hope it gets easier for me because it was definitely really hard today, and I couldn't begin to keep up with her.
That is why I prefer Zuzka too. Not only do I get better results but she is positive and uplifiting vs JM beating you down all the time.
The first time I did workout one I thought I would die...I paused it several times. It gets better!0 -
Hi! I just ordered these DVDs tonight! I love Zuzka, so I am really excited to get started! I am so glad to have found this discussion!! I was working really hard during the summer and doing ZWOWs and old BodyRock workouts. But I lost momentum once school started (I'm a teacher) and I haven't been working out at all for the past few months. I am a little concerned because I need to lose about 50 lbs, and these workouts are intense. My question is this, will these workouts be too intense to jump into, or should I work up to the program by doing 30DS? I already intend to do Couch to 5K to build up my stamina while I wait for them to arrive.0
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Hi! I just ordered these DVDs tonight! I love Zuzka, so I am really excited to get started! I am so glad to have found this discussion!! I was working really hard during the summer and doing ZWOWs and old BodyRock workouts. But I lost momentum once school started (I'm a teacher) and I haven't been working out at all for the past few months. I am a little concerned because I need to lose about 50 lbs, and these workouts are intense. My question is this, will these workouts be too intense to jump into, or should I work up to the program by doing 30DS? I already intend to do Couch to 5K to build up my stamina while I wait for them to arrive.
I think you can just jump in! Just don't expect to keep up with Z right away. I still have some workouts that I can't keep up and I am 1.5 weeks into the 3rd calendar!0 -
Hello everyone! Just looking for some extra motivation I am 24, 5'5, and 150lbs. I'm new to MFP and started ZCUT yesterday. Hoping to see amazing results but nervous that I won't. My goal weight is ideally 125 but would be happy with between 125 and 135. I gained about 15 pounds, and I've probably been 145-150 for about 2 years now and just can't seem to lose it. Dieting doesn't seem to do too much so I'm assuming my metabolism is much slower than it used to be when I worked out ALL THE TIME. Which is why I bought ZCUT. MFP calculated my daily caloric intake to be 1290 to lose 1 lb/wk. Over the passed week and a half I have been doing that but the scale hasn't budged. I'm hoping to see results by continuing the diet and doing one ZCUT workout per day. Realistic?
What about everyone else? Are you guys seeing results? How long did it take before you actually started seeing them (just so I'm not expecting something unrealistic)?0 -
I ordered the dvd's last week and I can't wait for them to arrive.
I am on wk3 of c25k and I plan to incorporate it in w/ the zcut workouts.0 -
... I hope it gets easier for me because it was definitely really hard today, and I couldn't begin to keep up with her.
So glad I thought to get on here and look ZCUT up. I just started working out today after a long 'vacation' from exercising (we are talking months, not weeks). I was a little intimidated reading the first few comments, since everyone else seems to be coming straight from doing other workout programs. It makes me feel better to know that other people struggled with the first workout too. I had no idea how far out of shape I've gotten since last summer and I am not looking forward to the soreness tomorrow, but at least I feel better to know that this wasn't simple as pie for everyone but me.
Have you guys been keeping track of your times? It took Zuzka under 10 minutes to do WO1, and I clocked in at around 23 minutes....and that was forgoing that last round of burpees that she slipped in at the end. :ohwell: On the plus side, I am definitely going to be able to improve upon that!0 -
... I hope it gets easier for me because it was definitely really hard today, and I couldn't begin to keep up with her.
So glad I thought to get on here and look ZCUT up. I just started working out today after a long 'vacation' from exercising (we are talking months, not weeks). I was a little intimidated reading the first few comments, since everyone else seems to be coming straight from doing other workout programs. It makes me feel better to know that other people struggled with the first workout too. I had no idea how far out of shape I've gotten since last summer and I am not looking forward to the soreness tomorrow, but at least I feel better to know that this wasn't simple as pie for everyone but me.
Have you guys been keeping track of your times? It took Zuzka under 10 minutes to do WO1, and I clocked in at around 23 minutes....and that was forgoing that last round of burpees that she slipped in at the end. :ohwell: On the plus side, I am definitely going to be able to improve upon that!
I didn't keep track of my times the first month but I have month 2 and 3. It is vital for me in month 3 because there are zero rest days and I need to know an estimate of how long I will have to push through since there are no rest days. Month 3 is one workout day 1&2, then 2 workouts on day 3, then abs only on day 4...and repeat. I am 2 weeks into it and it is killer. I have been having a really hard time pushing myself to do it but I am determined to get through the last 2 weeks.0 -
Hello everyone! Just looking for some extra motivation I am 24, 5'5, and 150lbs. I'm new to MFP and started ZCUT yesterday. Hoping to see amazing results but nervous that I won't. My goal weight is ideally 125 but would be happy with between 125 and 135. I gained about 15 pounds, and I've probably been 145-150 for about 2 years now and just can't seem to lose it. Dieting doesn't seem to do too much so I'm assuming my metabolism is much slower than it used to be when I worked out ALL THE TIME. Which is why I bought ZCUT. MFP calculated my daily caloric intake to be 1290 to lose 1 lb/wk. Over the passed week and a half I have been doing that but the scale hasn't budged. I'm hoping to see results by continuing the diet and doing one ZCUT workout per day. Realistic?
What about everyone else? Are you guys seeing results? How long did it take before you actually started seeing them (just so I'm not expecting something unrealistic)?
Late getting back to you but I started seeing results within 2 weeks, in terms of stamina and feeling more fit.
Also FWIW, your calories might be too low. Some people have trouble losing weight if their calorie intake is too low. It might be worth bumping it up to 1500 or so for a week and see how it goes. FWIW I am 5'5 and 125/128 give or take and have a calorie setting at 1830 per day and have been maintaining for a few months now.0 -
After trying the first workout for the first time, I needed two days to recover. Man, that was hard for me. As stated above, I clocked in around 23 minutes on that first one. After the two days of recovery, the second workout seemed a little scary, so I opted to do the first one again and this time I clocked in at 21:10, so I'm feeling a little better about that. I should mention that I nixed the last set of burpees both times (so I did 5 sets of 10 and skipped that sneaky 6th set.)
I just did the second workout. First of all, I'd like to say that I felt a little misguided about that 'high knees to plank' exercise. Watching the set up, I was under the impression that 10 high knees and 1 plank counted as the 10 reps - man was I wrong! :-o I clocked in at 32:20, which is a lot longer than I thought I'd be working out today, but I feel good about it because I actually did all 60 of those plank ones.
How is everyone else doing?0
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