X-Factor: ST (Weider)

A few weeks late to this post, but I'll answer anyway. I am on week 6 right now and typically burn ~330 calories in 40 minutes according to my HRM. Your burn could be very different though. I love the program. I've gotten so much stronger and my endurance has improved astronomically. I've stopped getting sore though, but I feel like I'm pushing as hard as I can. I've dropped about 5 pounds so far and have lost some inches. How are you enjoying the program?

Just in case anyone is checking this, thought I'd post my results. Finished the program on June 10 (repeated two weeks along the way) and lost a total of 8 pounds and 4.6 total inches on the Weider program. I'm starting again at week one now and adding a bodyrock.tv workout to it as well. Here are my results, I'm pretty happy overall as my tummy is much flatter now and alot of back fat is gone!

DMUND/JENNADELANE - WHY ARE YOUR PICTURES EXACTLY THE SAME?????

I did the X Factor ST and loved it. I am 57 and did not want to spen a fortune on the PX90 or Insanity. X Factor ST worked for me - lost 15 lbs (also watched what I ate). My husband even can see the big difference. The price was right and if I don't have time for the whole program, I just go through the 1st and 2nd set (12 exercises) Love it. I am done with the course but I keep doing along with other DVDs, going to the gym 2-3 times per week and swimming 1 day.

I have been periodically doing this workout. I have been in shape and wanted a challenge, so I skipped to week 7 and 8 and alternate between those two. The total body workout dvd is A KILLER! Holy moly, they cram a killer session into 25 minutes. I am wondering how much you all burn during this workout. I have seen that some people burn up to 600-700 in the forty minutes, but I have just been logging it as vigorous calisthenics here. I have those last 10 lbs to loose and they aren't wanting to come off! Any tips?

I found this to be a great addition to my weight loss program. I am starting week 6. Down almost 13 pounds. My husband is down 20 (darn men). I work out each week series on average 5 times a week. Love that it's only 30-40 min and has modification version for the areas I am weaker. Def stronger/more stamina. Wish I kept up with my measurements and took pics to see improvement. Best of luck with your goals but this is def worth the $$.

Today I just completed day #1 of the xfactor. I wanted to get into something that is both challenging and less time consuming right now in order to prepare myself for a round of the P90x. Right now all I can say is that I am really out of shape. I'm hopeful that this will get me going in the right direction. If I can just keep the motivation going I can see that this will be a good start. Good luck to the rest of you!!

I just one this in a raffle- and I'm very, very out of shape, I figure I'll try the dvds w/ the modifications needed to not keel over until I build some stamina- thanks to all of you for posting- I'm very encouraged!

I also just started this -I really love this workout. Hoping I can stay motivated and do the whole program!

Just wanted to give an update...

I am on week 3 now and I have to say it is an awesome workout. Not sure why this is not popular...

I am losing 1lb/week and inches around the waist. Most of the time I just do this workout 3 times/week, even though they suggest to add 3 extra cardio workouts on the other days.This is a whole body workout and leaves you grunting and groaning especially from week 3 :happy:

I started the program on Sunday. I just finished the third and final workout of week 1 today (thursday). I am following the advanced modifier for each of the workouts (so far!) And it's interesting how much you improve in terms of what you can do over the course of one week (although it's more or less neuromuscular adaptation). I've been doing the more advanced versions of everything all along (using the stands, etc) and after day 1 I definitely felt like I got in a killer workout. Repeating that same workout today for the third and final time felt like moderate intensity cardio, like I could have used it as a warmup for something else.

I think it's funny how they have the token girl demonstrating the low impact/low intensity modifications when I swear she looks the most fit out of all of them. She's like half the size of the other guys in the video but she's got bigger, more muscular thighs and more defined abs. It kind of makes the whole idea of having her be the modifier be a whole big joke, like its a token demographic they HAD to fill (having a woman be the modifier).

I think it's funny how they have the token girl demonstrating the low impact/low intensity modifications when I swear she looks the most fit out of all of them. She's like half the size of the other guys in the video but she's got bigger, more muscular thighs and more defined abs. It kind of makes the whole idea of having her be the modifier be a whole big joke, like its a token demographic they HAD to fill (having a woman be the modifier).

Actually in some of the other weeks they have one of the males modify. Most weeks it is a female, but they do change it up later.

I found the 2nd week to be the easiest out of all of them, but they do get harder!

I attempted the week 2 workout today and I was unable to do some of the exercises not because of fitness but because they are too demanding of complex motor skills for someone with my disabilities involving basic motor control. I'm going to have to call it quits with the program because I know it only gets worse from here on out.

Did you check the other week's DVDs? The 3rd week is drastically different and a lot harder than week 1 and 2....

I am just starting this workout.. I am wondering what ppl are doing for there cardio?? I cant run do to having small children and it being to cold for them out side.. plus i can only work out when they are napping.. I was thinking of doing the total body workout, abs or glutes and thighs.. i did the first workout yesterday (i just got the dvds and had to try them out) i am a little sore today but its a good sore if anyone has any helping thoughts please let me know!! thank you!!