Phase 2 - Workout 7
a_new_dawn
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Quick, focused resistance training shreds the “front of the body” core, especially with fun plank and push-up positions plus serious athletic drills using weights and a resistance cable. Sizzling cardio intervals burn massive calories and stoke metabolism.
Exercises in this workout are:
*Squat karaoke
*Lunge pulls
*High knees
*Jumping jacks
*Fast feet
*Crow pushups
*Plank walks
*Plank ups
*Jack knifes
*Plank thrusts
*Down dog pushups
*Tricep kickbacks with cable
*Push press with leg kicks
*Leg hops- zig zag
*Squat with cable
*Tricep with cable
*Single leg pushups
*Abs
*Star-ups
Exercises in this workout are:
*Squat karaoke
*Lunge pulls
*High knees
*Jumping jacks
*Fast feet
*Crow pushups
*Plank walks
*Plank ups
*Jack knifes
*Plank thrusts
*Down dog pushups
*Tricep kickbacks with cable
*Push press with leg kicks
*Leg hops- zig zag
*Squat with cable
*Tricep with cable
*Single leg pushups
*Abs
*Star-ups
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I am not a fan of this one!!!! Stupid push-ups - crow, one legged, down dog....give me a break! Lol. Only have to do it two more times. Something tells me though the next workouts won't be any easier! :laugh:0
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I am not a fan of this one!!!! Stupid push-ups - crow, one legged, down dog....give me a break! Lol. Only have to do it two more times. Something tells me though the next workouts won't be any easier! :laugh:
Breathe.. then repeat after me...
"She does it out of love......she does it out of love....she does it out of love....." :laugh:0 -
I am not a fan of this one!!!! Stupid push-ups - crow, one legged, down dog....give me a break! Lol. Only have to do it two more times. Something tells me though the next workouts won't be any easier! :laugh:
Breathe.. then repeat after me...
"She does it out of love......she does it out of love....she does it out of love....." :laugh:
No! You can't make me - you live too far away! :laugh:0 -
I agree with life, those crow pushups are pretty much impossible!:noway: Maybe I'll get them in the second week of doing this workout.0
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3rd attempt at Old #7 - the workout, not the bourbon! I didn't detest it this time! I think that's due to 2 things - I know the moves and I decided to go to my knees for the push-up sets. I hated to have to do it but felt much better because I was ABLE to do it! Find it rather strange that military push-ups are still such a problem for me! :huh:0
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Finished this WO FOREVER! Glad to be rid of it!
hope you all enjoy it more than I did! 0 -
I'm afraid to say that those who dislike plank and push ups moves are probably going to hate WO7. You are well and truly spoilt with them in this workout!
I started it yesterday, and i can honestly say it wasn't as bad as i expected - some of the moves in this routine are crazy, but i think I've been quite lucky to have done 95% of them in other workouts, so i guess I've got a head start.
My crow push-ups were ok as I've done them before (6W6P??), i can't get as low into my push up as i would with a normal push up though. These coupled with plank walks and one legged push ups meant that i really felt my obliques and core working hard in the first part of the routine.
W raises - i thought to myself: why is she asking for light weights? It will be so easy!! Although this move wasn't particularly difficult, i was surprised at the burn i felt in my shoulders with 3's.
I have to say..my star jumps were just amazing!! :bigsmile:
and how do i feel the morning after? My shoulders hurt. ALOT! My armpits too :frown:
But.. *breathe* she does it out of love. Yes she does. Just remember.. You only have to do it 4 times then it's gone forever!0 -
I start this tomorrow. About how long it this one?0
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I start this tomorrow. About how long it this one?
34 ish minutes i think
*shudder*
Too many planks! The second half of the workout isn't TOO bad.
Good luck!!0 -
I was a week off. I keep doing that. I actually start it today and I am procrastinating.0
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It was as bad as I thought it would be. Ugh! I almost started to cry because I couldn't figure out how to do some of these stupid moves. Argh!0
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It was as bad as I thought it would be. Ugh! I almost started to cry because I couldn't figure out how to do some of these stupid moves. Argh!
It will get better! Kick Jillian's butt!0 -
it's a killer. I know Jillian says herself that every 2 weeks it's getting harder, but this one is too much! Not a fan! Only 3 more times...0
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I did this one for the first time today, and I really almost cried when she said it was time to repeat the 1st circuit. I keep waiting for my pushups to magically get better, but I still don't have great form - I may have to go to my knees the next time.
On the upside, I was looking forward to the cardio "breaks" in this workout - anything to give my poor arms a rest! She made those star jumps sound pretty impossible, but I think I rocked them, so I must be making progress!0 -
I agree this workout was a killer! For the push-ups I had to go to my knees as they were just hard and wouldn't get anything out of them if I didn't.0
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Everyone is doing great!
These workouts are MADE to CHALLENGE us... all Jillian asks for is YOUR BEST...nothing more, nothing less.
Keep pushing through, you're stronger than you think!0 -
when I forst did WO7 I thought i was going to die. Each I did it I got better and stronger! But I am happy that Im done with WO7!
On to Phase 3 :happy:0 -
I just did this for the 2nd time, and no crying! LOL - it certainly wasn't easy, but the second time around was so much better than the first. I had to modify, but I made it through almost the whole thing without collapsing, a victory in my book! It's so amazing how much our bodies change, and how quickly - I'm actually excited now to see how much progress I can make on WO7 by the 4th time I do it!0
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I'm so glad to hear the workout seems somewhat "easier" to push through! You ladies are just amazzzzing!!0
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I just did DVD 7 for the first time today, and I'm SOOO glad I came on here to read everyone else's comments. I almost had a mental breakdown over how hard it was but I'm glad it's not just me! My arms are so much weaker than my legs and I've had shoulder injuries, so it's really discouraging when I can't do all the push-ups
Why is this workout so push-up heavy!?? I thought I was doing so well until today. 0 -
My chest, shoulders, armpit area, lower abs, & obliques all hurt yesterday (and still today lol) from workout 7. I, too, was familiar with most of the moves and am pretty decent at push ups these days, though I'd probably never win a contest or anything. lol I didn't totally hate this workout, but I don't LOVE it, either. lol I did the W's with 5s and was quite proud of myself. I imagine that added to my shoulder pain. Hahaha We'll see how I feel after my next few sessions of WO7. :laugh:I'm afraid to say that those who dislike plank and push ups moves are probably going to hate WO7. You are well and truly spoilt with them in this workout!
I started it yesterday, and i can honestly say it wasn't as bad as i expected - some of the moves in this routine are crazy, but i think I've been quite lucky to have done 95% of them in other workouts, so i guess I've got a head start.
My crow push-ups were ok as I've done them before (6W6P??), i can't get as low into my push up as i would with a normal push up though. These coupled with plank walks and one legged push ups meant that i really felt my obliques and core working hard in the first part of the routine.
W raises - i thought to myself: why is she asking for light weights? It will be so easy!! Although this move wasn't particularly difficult, i was surprised at the burn i felt in my shoulders with 3's.
I have to say..my star jumps were just amazing!! :bigsmile:
and how do i feel the morning after? My shoulders hurt. ALOT! My armpits too :frown:
But.. *breathe* she does it out of love. Yes she does. Just remember.. You only have to do it 4 times then it's gone forever!0 -
I did dvd 7 for the second time today. Still hate all the push-ups but not *as* horribly horrible as the first time. I definitely like dvd 8 ALOT better though.0
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Can I say I hate this workout !!! Today was my 1st day of workout 7 I felt soo defeated ugh crow - push ups, jack knifes etc!!!0
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I had it for the second time yesterday and I still don't dig it, either. Just remember, it's only 4 times. You can get through it 4 times! Modify as needed, you'll still be getting stronger and healthier! :drinker: We've got this!!!0
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I had it for the second time yesterday and I still don't dig it, either. Just remember, it's only 4 times. You can get through it 4 times! Modify as needed, you'll still be getting stronger and healthier! :drinker: We've got this!!!
I did it for the 3rd time this morning and I am amazed at how I have improved. First time round I thought that I would never be able to do it and now I feel I am coping fine! Albeit, with a few modifications on the planks. I do a few as she instructs and then do the modifications for the rest of the exercise.0 -
A Tony Horton-ism (from P90X fame): Do your best and forget the rest. That honestly is a mantra I've adapted for myself. I do all of the stuff far better than I did a year ago, but I'm still FAR from perfect. Ha! I'm far from doing some of the stuff WELL, even. lolI had it for the second time yesterday and I still don't dig it, either. Just remember, it's only 4 times. You can get through it 4 times! Modify as needed, you'll still be getting stronger and healthier! :drinker: We've got this!!!
I did it for the 3rd time this morning and I am amazed at how I have improved. First time round I thought that I would never be able to do it and now I feel I am coping fine! Albeit, with a few modifications on the planks. I do a few as she instructs and then do the modifications for the rest of the exercise.
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This is the workout that takes you to the next level. It's the hardest one, in my opinion, to get through at that stage. You'll be amazed at how much more fit you are by the end of the two weeks! And for those of us who hate planks...it's by far the best core/ab workout. Much better than crunches, etc., so if you want to see that six pack take the abuse! It works.0
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3rd time through today. I realized that I actually really like the final circuit. And I want to throw my weights at Lana for being a wimp. lol She never seems to be giving her all, and I guess I feel like, if you made it to being in one of Jillian's videos, you should always be going at it hard. I still don't like this one, but I'm really glad I only have to do it one more time. lol0
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Today will be the 3rd time doing this !! I'm hoping to see somewhat of an improvement! Workout 7 is just a struggle0
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Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great! :happy:Today will be the 3rd time doing this !! I'm hoping to see somewhat of an improvement! Workout 7 is just a struggle0
