Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Good for you on getting it done at a time that is tough for you! I personally just need to workout in the morning, if I don't, I won't. I don't always love it - and I don't always want to do it - but I'm always glad I did afterwards! Donna Subject: Pilates & WalkingTo: exercisevideos Date: Monday, September 26, 2011, 2:10 PM My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. This week I'm rotating circuits with pilates/yoga workouts. I really don't like pilates but I think the biggest reason I don't like it is because it is so challenging to me. Therefore, I'm doing a rotation this week that has me doing at least 2 pilates workouts. At the least, I'll get some virgins done, at best, I might gain some core strength. I am also gaining some respect/possible liking of pilates too. This morning was Winsor Pilates Ab Sculpting. I didn't even have the plastic wrap off this one and I bought it as part of a whole set of unopened VHS Winsor tapes from a garage sale a couple of years ago. Mari only mentioned her "Hollywood studio" once and that was at the beginning. She was encouraging but tough. The workout flowed well and was definitely challenging. I was familiar with most of the moves but not all so I watched for form and then joined in after the first rep or two for a few. I had to follow the modifier (who was not on screen hardly at all) on the last few exercises, keeping my legs at a 90 degree angle while others were up in the air, but that was okay by me. It was a tough little workout (18 minutes, at the 8 minute mark I was ready to be done but pushed on to the end). I thought it was going to be longer, the box said 22 minutes, so I decided to add on the last 10 minute walk segment from Madeline ' Walking for Weight Loss. I love that whole DVD and the last workout is a good little challenge itself. I worked really hard and felt great when it was done. Got upstairs at 6:16, grabbed a quick shower and still had some time to spend with the big kid before he took off for school. Here's the rest of my week's plan: Monday: Winsor Pilates Ab Scuplting (22 min) Tuesday: Minna Lessig Fat Eliminator (32 min) Wednesday: Bob Harper Weight Loss Yoga (30-55 min) -- I'm planning to do at least the first workout but would feel incredibly accomplished if I could do all 3 at once Thursday: Crunch Boot Camp (30 min) Friday: Pilates for Dummies (40 min) Saturday: Shape Bikini Body Camp Transforming Workout Potpourri (I want to do this but don't often workout on Saturdays so we'll see) Sunday: Rest or Yoga Gotta finish planning for next week and beyond. I'm thinking more strength/cardio rotations but might throw more of this pilates stuff in too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Good for you on getting it done at a time that is tough for you! I personally just need to workout in the morning, if I don't, I won't. I don't always love it - and I don't always want to do it - but I'm always glad I did afterwards! Donna Subject: Pilates & WalkingTo: exercisevideos Date: Monday, September 26, 2011, 2:10 PM My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. This week I'm rotating circuits with pilates/yoga workouts. I really don't like pilates but I think the biggest reason I don't like it is because it is so challenging to me. Therefore, I'm doing a rotation this week that has me doing at least 2 pilates workouts. At the least, I'll get some virgins done, at best, I might gain some core strength. I am also gaining some respect/possible liking of pilates too. This morning was Winsor Pilates Ab Sculpting. I didn't even have the plastic wrap off this one and I bought it as part of a whole set of unopened VHS Winsor tapes from a garage sale a couple of years ago. Mari only mentioned her "Hollywood studio" once and that was at the beginning. She was encouraging but tough. The workout flowed well and was definitely challenging. I was familiar with most of the moves but not all so I watched for form and then joined in after the first rep or two for a few. I had to follow the modifier (who was not on screen hardly at all) on the last few exercises, keeping my legs at a 90 degree angle while others were up in the air, but that was okay by me. It was a tough little workout (18 minutes, at the 8 minute mark I was ready to be done but pushed on to the end). I thought it was going to be longer, the box said 22 minutes, so I decided to add on the last 10 minute walk segment from Madeline ' Walking for Weight Loss. I love that whole DVD and the last workout is a good little challenge itself. I worked really hard and felt great when it was done. Got upstairs at 6:16, grabbed a quick shower and still had some time to spend with the big kid before he took off for school. Here's the rest of my week's plan: Monday: Winsor Pilates Ab Scuplting (22 min) Tuesday: Minna Lessig Fat Eliminator (32 min) Wednesday: Bob Harper Weight Loss Yoga (30-55 min) -- I'm planning to do at least the first workout but would feel incredibly accomplished if I could do all 3 at once Thursday: Crunch Boot Camp (30 min) Friday: Pilates for Dummies (40 min) Saturday: Shape Bikini Body Camp Transforming Workout Potpourri (I want to do this but don't often workout on Saturdays so we'll see) Sunday: Rest or Yoga Gotta finish planning for next week and beyond. I'm thinking more strength/cardio rotations but might throw more of this pilates stuff in too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Good for you on getting it done at a time that is tough for you! I personally just need to workout in the morning, if I don't, I won't. I don't always love it - and I don't always want to do it - but I'm always glad I did afterwards! Donna Subject: Pilates & WalkingTo: exercisevideos Date: Monday, September 26, 2011, 2:10 PM My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. This week I'm rotating circuits with pilates/yoga workouts. I really don't like pilates but I think the biggest reason I don't like it is because it is so challenging to me. Therefore, I'm doing a rotation this week that has me doing at least 2 pilates workouts. At the least, I'll get some virgins done, at best, I might gain some core strength. I am also gaining some respect/possible liking of pilates too. This morning was Winsor Pilates Ab Sculpting. I didn't even have the plastic wrap off this one and I bought it as part of a whole set of unopened VHS Winsor tapes from a garage sale a couple of years ago. Mari only mentioned her "Hollywood studio" once and that was at the beginning. She was encouraging but tough. The workout flowed well and was definitely challenging. I was familiar with most of the moves but not all so I watched for form and then joined in after the first rep or two for a few. I had to follow the modifier (who was not on screen hardly at all) on the last few exercises, keeping my legs at a 90 degree angle while others were up in the air, but that was okay by me. It was a tough little workout (18 minutes, at the 8 minute mark I was ready to be done but pushed on to the end). I thought it was going to be longer, the box said 22 minutes, so I decided to add on the last 10 minute walk segment from Madeline ' Walking for Weight Loss. I love that whole DVD and the last workout is a good little challenge itself. I worked really hard and felt great when it was done. Got upstairs at 6:16, grabbed a quick shower and still had some time to spend with the big kid before he took off for school. Here's the rest of my week's plan: Monday: Winsor Pilates Ab Scuplting (22 min) Tuesday: Minna Lessig Fat Eliminator (32 min) Wednesday: Bob Harper Weight Loss Yoga (30-55 min) -- I'm planning to do at least the first workout but would feel incredibly accomplished if I could do all 3 at once Thursday: Crunch Boot Camp (30 min) Friday: Pilates for Dummies (40 min) Saturday: Shape Bikini Body Camp Transforming Workout Potpourri (I want to do this but don't often workout on Saturdays so we'll see) Sunday: Rest or Yoga Gotta finish planning for next week and beyond. I'm thinking more strength/cardio rotations but might throw more of this pilates stuff in too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. the early morning is when I workout. I start at usually around 6:10. I get up at 5 and have breakfast. I like for my stomach to settle before my workout. Plus, like to sit with a cup of tea. I hate getting up like that, but it's so worth it to me. For a month or so I was waiting to work out after I took my daughter to school, but it got to where things were coming up and I was constantly worrying about when I'd get it in. Now, I'm done before I even head out the door for school. I do hate that it's dark when I get up. Ugh. Your week looks great! ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I work out better in the mornings too when my tummy is on the emptier side. After work I'm mentally drained and just not " into " working out quite as much. In the morning I'm a combination of comatose and " ooo! A new Day! " enthusiasm. I need *something* in my tummy, like a piece of toast, to get me started. Soon I will resume my 4am workouts in addition to my afternoon workouts. It's when I seem to get into the best shape!    My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious.  the early morning is when I workout. I start at usually around 6:10. I get up at 5 and have breakfast. I like for my stomach to settle before my workout. Plus, like to sit with a cup of tea.  I hate getting up like that, but it's so worth it to me.     For a month or so I was waiting to work out after I took my daughter to school, but it got to where things were coming up and I was constantly worrying about when I'd get it in. Now, I'm done before I even head out the door for school. I do hate that it's dark when I get up. Ugh.  Your week looks great!  ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 4 and 5 AM? Oh the horror, I'm going to try waking up at 7 AM this week and see if I survive, LOLVennitta  I work out better in the mornings too when my tummy is on the emptier side. After work I'm mentally drained and just not " into " working out quite as much. In the morning I'm a combination of comatose and " ooo! A new Day! " enthusiasm. I need *something* in my tummy, like a piece of toast, to get me started. Soon I will resume my 4am workouts in addition to my afternoon workouts. It's when I seem to get into the best shape!    My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious.  the early morning is when I workout. I start at usually around 6:10. I get up at 5 and have breakfast. I like for my stomach to settle before my workout. Plus, like to sit with a cup of tea.  I hate getting up like that, but it's so worth it to me.     For a month or so I was waiting to work out after I took my daughter to school, but it got to where things were coming up and I was constantly worrying about when I'd get it in. Now, I'm done before I even head out the door for school. I do hate that it's dark when I get up. Ugh.  Your week looks great!  ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Early morning works for me too because I'm not awake enough to talk myself out of it! :-) 4 AM would be too early for me though. I like staying up late so 5:30 is already torture enough but I need to be up that early to make sure the big kid gets on the bus. I was forcing myself to eat a banana or half of a banana the last two weeks but today I just went down there and went to work and it was fine. I think if I were doing a longer or more intense cardio workout, though that I'd need something like that. Re: Pilates & Walking I work out better in the mornings too when my tummy is on the emptier side. After work I'm mentally drained and just not "into" working out quite as much. In the morning I'm a combination of comatose and "ooo! A new Day!" enthusiasm. I need *something* in my tummy, like a piece of toast, to get me started.Soon I will resume my 4am workouts in addition to my afternoon workouts. It's when I seem to get into the best shape! My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. the early morning is when I workout. I start at usually around 6:10. I get up at 5 and have breakfast. I like for my stomach to settle before my workout. Plus, like to sit with a cup of tea. I hate getting up like that, but it's so worth it to me. For a month or so I was waiting to work out after I took my daughter to school, but it got to where things were coming up and I was constantly worrying about when I'd get it in. Now, I'm done before I even head out the door for school. I do hate that it's dark when I get up. Ugh. Your week looks great! ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Early morning works for me too because I'm not awake enough to talk myself out of it! :-) 4 AM would be too early for me though. I like staying up late so 5:30 is already torture enough but I need to be up that early to make sure the big kid gets on the bus. I was forcing myself to eat a banana or half of a banana the last two weeks but today I just went down there and went to work and it was fine. I think if I were doing a longer or more intense cardio workout, though that I'd need something like that. Re: Pilates & Walking I work out better in the mornings too when my tummy is on the emptier side. After work I'm mentally drained and just not "into" working out quite as much. In the morning I'm a combination of comatose and "ooo! A new Day!" enthusiasm. I need *something* in my tummy, like a piece of toast, to get me started.Soon I will resume my 4am workouts in addition to my afternoon workouts. It's when I seem to get into the best shape! My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. the early morning is when I workout. I start at usually around 6:10. I get up at 5 and have breakfast. I like for my stomach to settle before my workout. Plus, like to sit with a cup of tea. I hate getting up like that, but it's so worth it to me. For a month or so I was waiting to work out after I took my daughter to school, but it got to where things were coming up and I was constantly worrying about when I'd get it in. Now, I'm done before I even head out the door for school. I do hate that it's dark when I get up. Ugh. Your week looks great! ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Early morning works for me too because I'm not awake enough to talk myself out of it! :-) 4 AM would be too early for me though. I like staying up late so 5:30 is already torture enough but I need to be up that early to make sure the big kid gets on the bus. I was forcing myself to eat a banana or half of a banana the last two weeks but today I just went down there and went to work and it was fine. I think if I were doing a longer or more intense cardio workout, though that I'd need something like that. Re: Pilates & Walking I work out better in the mornings too when my tummy is on the emptier side. After work I'm mentally drained and just not "into" working out quite as much. In the morning I'm a combination of comatose and "ooo! A new Day!" enthusiasm. I need *something* in my tummy, like a piece of toast, to get me started.Soon I will resume my 4am workouts in addition to my afternoon workouts. It's when I seem to get into the best shape! My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. the early morning is when I workout. I start at usually around 6:10. I get up at 5 and have breakfast. I like for my stomach to settle before my workout. Plus, like to sit with a cup of tea. I hate getting up like that, but it's so worth it to me. For a month or so I was waiting to work out after I took my daughter to school, but it got to where things were coming up and I was constantly worrying about when I'd get it in. Now, I'm done before I even head out the door for school. I do hate that it's dark when I get up. Ugh. Your week looks great! ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Ah, sleeping in until 7 AM... that sounds wonderful. I get to sleep until 7:30 on Sundays, otherwise it is normally 5:30. Oh wait, we moved our Saturday meetings back an hour so actually I can sleep until 6:30 then! We started that a week ago Saturday and I keep feeling like I'm running late when I'm eating my breakfast at 7 instead of greeting members then! This is why summer so messes me up. The kids don't have to get up and most days I don't have early morning meetings so I don't get up unless I have to then my workout routine is all messed up. I know the simple solution is to stick with the same sleep & wake solution but that's too simple I guess! Re: Pilates & Walking 4 and 5 AM? Oh the horror, I'm going to try waking up at 7 AM this week and see if I survive, LOL Vennitta I work out better in the mornings too when my tummy is on the emptier side. After work I'm mentally drained and just not "into" working out quite as much. In the morning I'm a combination of comatose and "ooo! A new Day!" enthusiasm. I need *something* in my tummy, like a piece of toast, to get me started.Soon I will resume my 4am workouts in addition to my afternoon workouts. It's when I seem to get into the best shape! My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. the early morning is when I workout. I start at usually around 6:10. I get up at 5 and have breakfast. I like for my stomach to settle before my workout. Plus, like to sit with a cup of tea. I hate getting up like that, but it's so worth it to me. For a month or so I was waiting to work out after I took my daughter to school, but it got to where things were coming up and I was constantly worrying about when I'd get it in. Now, I'm done before I even head out the door for school. I do hate that it's dark when I get up. Ugh. Your week looks great! ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Ah, sleeping in until 7 AM... that sounds wonderful. I get to sleep until 7:30 on Sundays, otherwise it is normally 5:30. Oh wait, we moved our Saturday meetings back an hour so actually I can sleep until 6:30 then! We started that a week ago Saturday and I keep feeling like I'm running late when I'm eating my breakfast at 7 instead of greeting members then! This is why summer so messes me up. The kids don't have to get up and most days I don't have early morning meetings so I don't get up unless I have to then my workout routine is all messed up. I know the simple solution is to stick with the same sleep & wake solution but that's too simple I guess! Re: Pilates & Walking 4 and 5 AM? Oh the horror, I'm going to try waking up at 7 AM this week and see if I survive, LOL Vennitta I work out better in the mornings too when my tummy is on the emptier side. After work I'm mentally drained and just not "into" working out quite as much. In the morning I'm a combination of comatose and "ooo! A new Day!" enthusiasm. I need *something* in my tummy, like a piece of toast, to get me started.Soon I will resume my 4am workouts in addition to my afternoon workouts. It's when I seem to get into the best shape! My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. the early morning is when I workout. I start at usually around 6:10. I get up at 5 and have breakfast. I like for my stomach to settle before my workout. Plus, like to sit with a cup of tea. I hate getting up like that, but it's so worth it to me. For a month or so I was waiting to work out after I took my daughter to school, but it got to where things were coming up and I was constantly worrying about when I'd get it in. Now, I'm done before I even head out the door for school. I do hate that it's dark when I get up. Ugh. Your week looks great! ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Ah, sleeping in until 7 AM... that sounds wonderful. I get to sleep until 7:30 on Sundays, otherwise it is normally 5:30. Oh wait, we moved our Saturday meetings back an hour so actually I can sleep until 6:30 then! We started that a week ago Saturday and I keep feeling like I'm running late when I'm eating my breakfast at 7 instead of greeting members then! This is why summer so messes me up. The kids don't have to get up and most days I don't have early morning meetings so I don't get up unless I have to then my workout routine is all messed up. I know the simple solution is to stick with the same sleep & wake solution but that's too simple I guess! Re: Pilates & Walking 4 and 5 AM? Oh the horror, I'm going to try waking up at 7 AM this week and see if I survive, LOL Vennitta I work out better in the mornings too when my tummy is on the emptier side. After work I'm mentally drained and just not "into" working out quite as much. In the morning I'm a combination of comatose and "ooo! A new Day!" enthusiasm. I need *something* in my tummy, like a piece of toast, to get me started.Soon I will resume my 4am workouts in addition to my afternoon workouts. It's when I seem to get into the best shape! My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. the early morning is when I workout. I start at usually around 6:10. I get up at 5 and have breakfast. I like for my stomach to settle before my workout. Plus, like to sit with a cup of tea. I hate getting up like that, but it's so worth it to me. For a month or so I was waiting to work out after I took my daughter to school, but it got to where things were coming up and I was constantly worrying about when I'd get it in. Now, I'm done before I even head out the door for school. I do hate that it's dark when I get up. Ugh. Your week looks great! ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I usually eat breakfast around 6 then wait until my youngest goes to school around 8 to workout, then I have at least a couple of hours most days before I have to be at work. The pressure of getting it in before work usually keeps me on task and getting right to it. Fridays are a little more difficult because that's my day off so if I don't have something planned, I'm more likely to get distracted. Re: Pilates & Walking My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. the early morning is when I workout. I start at usually around 6:10. I get up at 5 and have breakfast. I like for my stomach to settle before my workout. Plus, like to sit with a cup of tea. I hate getting up like that, but it's so worth it to me. For a month or so I was waiting to work out after I took my daughter to school, but it got to where things were coming up and I was constantly worrying about when I'd get it in. Now, I'm done before I even head out the door for school. I do hate that it's dark when I get up. Ugh. Your week looks great! ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I usually eat breakfast around 6 then wait until my youngest goes to school around 8 to workout, then I have at least a couple of hours most days before I have to be at work. The pressure of getting it in before work usually keeps me on task and getting right to it. Fridays are a little more difficult because that's my day off so if I don't have something planned, I'm more likely to get distracted. Re: Pilates & Walking My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. the early morning is when I workout. I start at usually around 6:10. I get up at 5 and have breakfast. I like for my stomach to settle before my workout. Plus, like to sit with a cup of tea. I hate getting up like that, but it's so worth it to me. For a month or so I was waiting to work out after I took my daughter to school, but it got to where things were coming up and I was constantly worrying about when I'd get it in. Now, I'm done before I even head out the door for school. I do hate that it's dark when I get up. Ugh. Your week looks great! ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I usually eat breakfast around 6 then wait until my youngest goes to school around 8 to workout, then I have at least a couple of hours most days before I have to be at work. The pressure of getting it in before work usually keeps me on task and getting right to it. Fridays are a little more difficult because that's my day off so if I don't have something planned, I'm more likely to get distracted. Re: Pilates & Walking My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. the early morning is when I workout. I start at usually around 6:10. I get up at 5 and have breakfast. I like for my stomach to settle before my workout. Plus, like to sit with a cup of tea. I hate getting up like that, but it's so worth it to me. For a month or so I was waiting to work out after I took my daughter to school, but it got to where things were coming up and I was constantly worrying about when I'd get it in. Now, I'm done before I even head out the door for school. I do hate that it's dark when I get up. Ugh. Your week looks great! ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011  I do feel great after I get it done. Both hyped from endorphins but especially proud of myself that I did it and relieved that I don't have to do it later! :-) Pilates & WalkingTo: exercisevideos Date: Monday, September 26, 2011, 2:10 PM My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. This week I'm rotating circuits with pilates/yoga workouts. I really don't like pilates but I think the biggest reason I don't like it is because it is so challenging to me. Therefore, I'm doing a rotation this week that has me doing at least 2 pilates workouts. At the least, I'll get some virgins done, at best, I might gain some core strength. I am also gaining some respect/possible liking of pilates too. This morning was Winsor Pilates Ab Sculpting. I didn't even have the plastic wrap off this one and I bought it as part of a whole set of unopened VHS Winsor tapes from a garage sale a couple of years ago. Mari only mentioned her "Hollywood studio" once and that was at the beginning. She was encouraging but tough. The workout flowed well and was definitely challenging. I was familiar with most of the moves but not all so I watched for form and then joined in after the first rep or two for a few. I had to follow the modifier (who was not on screen hardly at all) on the last few exercises, keeping my legs at a 90 degree angle while others were up in the air, but that was okay by me. It was a tough little workout (18 minutes, at the 8 minute mark I was ready to be done but pushed on to the end). I thought it was going to be longer, the box said 22 minutes, so I decided to add on the last 10 minute walk segment from Madeline ' Walking for Weight Loss. I love that whole DVD and the last workout is a good little challenge itself. I worked really hard and felt great when it was done. Got upstairs at 6:16, grabbed a quick shower and still had some time to spend with the big kid before he took off for school. Here's the rest of my week's plan: Monday: Winsor Pilates Ab Scuplting (22 min) Tuesday: Minna Lessig Fat Eliminator (32 min) Wednesday: Bob Harper Weight Loss Yoga (30-55 min) -- I'm planning to do at least the first workout but would feel incredibly accomplished if I could do all 3 at once Thursday: Crunch Boot Camp (30 min) Friday: Pilates for Dummies (40 min) Saturday: Shape Bikini Body Camp Transforming Workout Potpourri (I want to do this but don't often workout on Saturdays so we'll see) Sunday: Rest or Yoga Gotta finish planning for next week and beyond. I'm thinking more strength/cardio rotations but might throw more of this pilates stuff in too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011  I do feel great after I get it done. Both hyped from endorphins but especially proud of myself that I did it and relieved that I don't have to do it later! :-) Pilates & WalkingTo: exercisevideos Date: Monday, September 26, 2011, 2:10 PM My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. This week I'm rotating circuits with pilates/yoga workouts. I really don't like pilates but I think the biggest reason I don't like it is because it is so challenging to me. Therefore, I'm doing a rotation this week that has me doing at least 2 pilates workouts. At the least, I'll get some virgins done, at best, I might gain some core strength. I am also gaining some respect/possible liking of pilates too. This morning was Winsor Pilates Ab Sculpting. I didn't even have the plastic wrap off this one and I bought it as part of a whole set of unopened VHS Winsor tapes from a garage sale a couple of years ago. Mari only mentioned her "Hollywood studio" once and that was at the beginning. She was encouraging but tough. The workout flowed well and was definitely challenging. I was familiar with most of the moves but not all so I watched for form and then joined in after the first rep or two for a few. I had to follow the modifier (who was not on screen hardly at all) on the last few exercises, keeping my legs at a 90 degree angle while others were up in the air, but that was okay by me. It was a tough little workout (18 minutes, at the 8 minute mark I was ready to be done but pushed on to the end). I thought it was going to be longer, the box said 22 minutes, so I decided to add on the last 10 minute walk segment from Madeline ' Walking for Weight Loss. I love that whole DVD and the last workout is a good little challenge itself. I worked really hard and felt great when it was done. Got upstairs at 6:16, grabbed a quick shower and still had some time to spend with the big kid before he took off for school. Here's the rest of my week's plan: Monday: Winsor Pilates Ab Scuplting (22 min) Tuesday: Minna Lessig Fat Eliminator (32 min) Wednesday: Bob Harper Weight Loss Yoga (30-55 min) -- I'm planning to do at least the first workout but would feel incredibly accomplished if I could do all 3 at once Thursday: Crunch Boot Camp (30 min) Friday: Pilates for Dummies (40 min) Saturday: Shape Bikini Body Camp Transforming Workout Potpourri (I want to do this but don't often workout on Saturdays so we'll see) Sunday: Rest or Yoga Gotta finish planning for next week and beyond. I'm thinking more strength/cardio rotations but might throw more of this pilates stuff in too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011  I do feel great after I get it done. Both hyped from endorphins but especially proud of myself that I did it and relieved that I don't have to do it later! :-) Pilates & WalkingTo: exercisevideos Date: Monday, September 26, 2011, 2:10 PM My new Monday workout time is 5:45-6:15 AM. I hate it but I've done it 3 weeks in a row at that time and survived. The alternative is noon, as soon as I walk in the door from work, or evening and this time is much better for me though I am hardly conscious. This week I'm rotating circuits with pilates/yoga workouts. I really don't like pilates but I think the biggest reason I don't like it is because it is so challenging to me. Therefore, I'm doing a rotation this week that has me doing at least 2 pilates workouts. At the least, I'll get some virgins done, at best, I might gain some core strength. I am also gaining some respect/possible liking of pilates too. This morning was Winsor Pilates Ab Sculpting. I didn't even have the plastic wrap off this one and I bought it as part of a whole set of unopened VHS Winsor tapes from a garage sale a couple of years ago. Mari only mentioned her "Hollywood studio" once and that was at the beginning. She was encouraging but tough. The workout flowed well and was definitely challenging. I was familiar with most of the moves but not all so I watched for form and then joined in after the first rep or two for a few. I had to follow the modifier (who was not on screen hardly at all) on the last few exercises, keeping my legs at a 90 degree angle while others were up in the air, but that was okay by me. It was a tough little workout (18 minutes, at the 8 minute mark I was ready to be done but pushed on to the end). I thought it was going to be longer, the box said 22 minutes, so I decided to add on the last 10 minute walk segment from Madeline ' Walking for Weight Loss. I love that whole DVD and the last workout is a good little challenge itself. I worked really hard and felt great when it was done. Got upstairs at 6:16, grabbed a quick shower and still had some time to spend with the big kid before he took off for school. Here's the rest of my week's plan: Monday: Winsor Pilates Ab Scuplting (22 min) Tuesday: Minna Lessig Fat Eliminator (32 min) Wednesday: Bob Harper Weight Loss Yoga (30-55 min) -- I'm planning to do at least the first workout but would feel incredibly accomplished if I could do all 3 at once Thursday: Crunch Boot Camp (30 min) Friday: Pilates for Dummies (40 min) Saturday: Shape Bikini Body Camp Transforming Workout Potpourri (I want to do this but don't often workout on Saturdays so we'll see) Sunday: Rest or Yoga Gotta finish planning for next week and beyond. I'm thinking more strength/cardio rotations but might throw more of this pilates stuff in too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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