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A question for those who have done No More Trouble Zones...

ThatCatholicGirl
ThatCatholicGirl Posts: 209 Member
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When you first started doing No More Trouble Zones, how many circuits could you complete before you felt to tired and sore to carry on?

I got did 3 circuits and got halfway through circuit 4 (did the first rep, but couldn't finish the second - probably thanks to the Surrender!) plus I am INCREDIBLY puny!!!!! The main reason I wanted to do this DVD is to be able to get my strength up! I aim to do the DVD 4 times a week (I'm doing C25k and I'm doing this on the days I don't run) and do an extra half a circuit each time I attempt it to keep pushing myself.

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  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    i did the whole thing, but couldn't do all the exercises and had to take a lot of rests ! those surrenders are so hard. But I can do them now ! That is one of my favourites of hers, that plus killer buns & thighs
  • BigBigBertha
    BigBigBertha Posts: 208 Member
    I started off doing 3-4 circuits each time... the first one (shoulders and legs, I think) is a killer! Though I sometimes also mixed it up and did them in a different sequence to make it easier.

    You have to persevere, but you'll definitely find it not so hard after a few weeks, adding in half a circuit each time sounds like a good plan.
  • janjangoodeats
    janjangoodeats Posts: 15 Member
    I had completed 30DS (around 25 minutes long) before starting NMTZ (about 50 minutes long), so I was able to do all of the circuits.

    My advice would be to take a breather while letting the video continue to run, then try to jump back into it when you catch your breath; who knows, you might be able to complete it. You could also start off by doing the harder moves with no weights; that's what I had to do with the side lunges in 30DS.

    Keep at it, it will get easier. Promise!
  • BigBigBertha
    BigBigBertha Posts: 208 Member
    I had completed 30DS (around 25 minutes long) before starting NMTZ (about 50 minutes long), so I was able to do all of the circuits.

    Now I feel like a loser... I completed 30DS before starting NMTZ too, but I was still in a sweaty heap on the floor by half-way through!
  • janjangoodeats
    janjangoodeats Posts: 15 Member
    Ack! Don't feel like a loser! I carry a 20 pound baby all day and it gives me super powers; that's my secret.
  • danahouseholderr
    danahouseholderr Posts: 66 Member
    I've been doing NMTZ about 3 times a week for maybe 2 weeks now? I was able to do the whole work out the first time I tried it, but some days I'll only go through circuit 5 and I'm ALWAYS pouring sweat. Although I did do 30DS, Ripped in 30, and 6W6P before this one, so that might have helped.

    Also, what I like to do because I certainly do struggle with parts of this work out, is what the other poster said. I take breaks sometimes in the circuits, mainly by not finishing the last two reps of an exercise or something whenever I'm really feeling tired. Once you get to circuit 5 and those plank exercises... my arms are dead and I have to get down on my knees and take a break!

    Just keep pushing yourself harder each time! I really do love this work out. Have any of you guys been doing NMTZ for a longer period of time and seen great results?
  • stacey_mntx
    stacey_mntx Posts: 36 Member
    I've done 30DS, Build Muscle Burn Fat and Cardio Kick Box and for some reason NMTZ really kills me. I've done it three times now and I can get through all the circuits but not without taking a break. I also have to do a modified plank (on my knees).
  • ReaGaladriel
    ReaGaladriel Posts: 84 Member
    First time I stopped on first circuit. But I decided that I will complete it and the day after that I did the whole thing. I'm just on day 3 toady but I have a feeling I can do more little by little. I'm taking more rest time and for some exercises I do the easier variations. But I don't give up. :D

    Can anyone tell me ho long did take to see any results? My problem areas are muffin tops, belly and triceps.
  • worldsbestauntie
    worldsbestauntie Posts: 280 Member
    I'm starting this tomorrow! I like to watch the DVDs before I do them. I need to re-watch this one. I fell asleep watching it last night. :tongue: I was going to go it tonight, but I got home to late and with neighbors below me, out of respect of the hour, I don't want to do it, especially if there's any jumping (even as simple as jumping jacks), as it might be to noisy and they would hear me.
  • bjune5
    bjune5 Posts: 70 Member
    I got through circuit 3 the first time. I couldn't believe there was more. Yesterday I made it through all 7. I felt great! I use this workout 2x a week in between going to the gym for fitness classes.

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