Re: Thursday - Strong Body, Ageless Body - Classical Stretch

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Where do you live Donna? Jen from MichiganSubject: Thursday - Strong Body, Ageless Body - Classical StretchTo: FitFirmies , exercisevideos Date: Thursday, January 20, 2011, 11:10 AM

Hi Everyone,

Today I did O'Brien's Strong Body/Ageless Body. I wanted to compare to Strong Body/Fit Body. I think I may like "ageless" better b/c it is easier to lift the appropriate weight since there are no "combined" exercises. I often like "combined" exercises, but in "Fit Body" some of the combos didn't allow me to lift heavy enough (such as a

bicep curl and standing oblique work - I can definitely lift more than 5's for a bicep curl, but I didn't want to go heavier than that for standing oblique work - and b/c of the pacing of the workout there isn't enough time to switch out weights). Anyway - let's see if I remember "ageless":

First Circuit - shoulder work and plie squats (3 sets of each). A feature I "forgot" about was after that first set an insert comes on the

screen showing working the same muscle groups but w/ different variations.

Second Circuit - Biceps and Traditional Squats (3 sets of each)

Third - Triceps and Reverse Lunges (3 sets of each)

Fourth - Rows and "sumo" squats (cross between plie and traditional)

Then, on to floorwork which was more interesting/varied than on "Fit Body". We did some "bird dogs", pec flies, ab work, floorwork for the legs, bridge work. A lot of the floorwork had a "rehab" type feel to it

- strengthening the stabilizer muscles.

Ended w/ a good stretch.

was also "calmer" in this one than in "Fit Body" - not as much shouting or dramatics!

I'm going to try to get "Fit Body" in one more time. I did like it, but I think I like "Ageless" better.

After my workout w/ I stretched out w/ a recorded Classical Stretch

Episode from Season 5. Miranda did some more floorwork at the end so my outer thighs/hips were fried!!

Anyway - hope everyone has a good day! Tomorrow is Firm Express - Ignite - Cardio & Sculpt. Not sure what I will add on. I am also not sure if I'll get to walk as they are predicting snow and our schools

close at the drop of a flurry!

Donna

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Hi Jen,I lived in Frederick County, land - between D.C. and the PA border.We don't do snow well here! :)DonnaTo: exercisevideos Sent: Fri, January 21, 2011 12:28:50 AMSubject: Re: Thursday -

Strong Body, Ageless Body - Classical Stretch

Where do you live Donna? Jen from MichiganSubject: Thursday - Strong Body, Ageless Body - Classical StretchTo: FitFirmies , exercisevideos Date: Thursday, January 20, 2011, 11:10 AM

Hi Everyone,

Today I did O'Brien's Strong Body/Ageless Body. I wanted to compare to Strong Body/Fit Body. I think I may like "ageless" better b/c it is easier to lift the appropriate weight since there are no "combined" exercises. I often like "combined" exercises, but in "Fit Body" some of the combos didn't allow me to lift heavy enough (such as a

bicep curl and standing oblique work - I can definitely lift more than 5's for a bicep curl, but I didn't want to go heavier than that for standing oblique work - and b/c of the pacing of the workout there isn't enough time to switch out weights). Anyway - let's see if I remember "ageless":

First Circuit - shoulder work and plie squats (3 sets of each). A feature I "forgot" about was after that first set an insert comes on the

screen showing working the same muscle groups but w/ different variations.

Second Circuit - Biceps and Traditional Squats (3 sets of each)

Third - Triceps and Reverse Lunges (3 sets of each)

Fourth - Rows and "sumo" squats (cross between plie and traditional)

Then, on to floorwork which was more interesting/varied than on "Fit Body". We did some "bird dogs", pec flies, ab work, floorwork for the legs, bridge work. A lot of the floorwork had a "rehab" type feel to it

- strengthening the stabilizer muscles.

Ended w/ a good stretch.

was also "calmer" in this one than in "Fit Body" - not as much shouting or dramatics!

I'm going to try to get "Fit Body" in one more time. I did like it, but I think I like "Ageless" better.

After my workout w/ I stretched out w/ a recorded Classical Stretch

Episode from Season 5. Miranda did some more floorwork at the end so my outer thighs/hips were fried!!

Anyway - hope everyone has a good day! Tomorrow is Firm Express - Ignite - Cardio & Sculpt. Not sure what I will add on. I am also not sure if I'll get to walk as they are predicting snow and our schools

close at the drop of a flurry!

Donna