Re: to 21DC or not?

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In a message dated 10/31/2000 7:21:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

jlbaldini@... writes:

<< I've had a hard time getting motivated

to Tae Bo the past 2 days - of course its been a tough few days for

me personally which might be contributing to the problem. But, with

all the talk here recently about the importance of a day of rest now

and then, I was thinking it may be smarter for me to modify (my

vocabulary tribute to Barb LOL!) my goals and try to do Tae Bo 5x a

week. Some people on the big board have begun a 5x8 challenge (do

Tae Bo 5 times a week for 8 weeks). I'm wondering if this might not

be a better option for me. And, if I do go with this option, please

tell me I'm not finking out on myself by not sticking to my original

goal! :-) >>

Jen, you answered your own question. Listen to your body. Your body is

telling you know more 21DCs! If nothing else go to 6 days a week. I usually

do taebo (or an alternative form or exercise, like a long hike), 6 days a

week. This week, because my husband wanted me around to hand out candy for

Halloween, I am doing just 5 days a week and it feels SO LIBERATING! It's

nice to be kind to yourself once in a while. Your body and mind appreciate

it.

Elena

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In a message dated 10/31/00 6:32:35 PM Central Standard Time,

srferron@... writes:

<< The 5X8 Challenge sounds very sensible. You don't want to succumb to

burn-out, so I think that's fine. Actually, anything you commit

yourself to that is reasonable and healthy is great! I think that

doing all those consecutive 21-day challenges is too much.

;-)

F

>>

,

I agree, after doing back to back 21dcs I don't think I could have done

another even if I wanted...It was fun and a challenge but I could see how a

person could get burnt out..especially someone like myself who goes a bit

overboard at times when it come to working out..and I definitely don't want

to get burned out this time...

Kathy

Who is learning to take at least 1 day a week off and maybe even work that up

to 2 in the future...

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In a message dated 10/31/00 6:33:17 PM Central Standard Time,

jlbaldini@... writes:

<< Anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks for your help!

Jen

Who is s-o-o-o glad to have people to come to when she finds herself

in dilemmas like this. >>

Jen,

I understand your thinking on the 21dc..I just recently finished two 21dcs

back to back w/o a break in between then after the 2nd 21dc was done I

continued on every single day..after reading this board and getting loads of

advice and after reading different articles, I understand the importance of

taking a day or 2 off a week...My biggest fear was if I stopped working out I

wouldn't go back...Well, this past Sunday was the first day I actually took

off..I mean I literally had to force myself NOT to workout..My mind was kinda

mixed up (this comes from being an ex-anexoric and compulsive exerciser)...I

realize from my reading and such that your body actually NEEDS that time of

rest to repair and build your muscles..You can actually get better results

from a day or so of rest then doing the workout every single day..Not to

mention the risk of burnout...My day off on Sunday was wonderful and MOnday I

got right back into the groove...Just my thoughts but I think most will agree

that doing all these 21dc isn't good..I mean to do it now and again to get

into the workout habit is good..but eventually you need to get on an even

pace..besides this is supposed to be a lifetime committment to health, and

there is no way that a person could keep that pace for a lifetime.....

Kathy

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In a message dated 10/31/2000 7:33:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,

jlbaldini@... writes:

> Problem is I think that doing Tae bo for 21 days

> straight is burning me out.

Jen,

you answered your own question here

when I found myself not anticipating doing Tae-Bo enthusiastically, I started

mixing in more other stuff which has made me enjoy and anticipate Tae-Bo that

much more.

Personally, I think 3-4 times a week of Tae-bo, 2-3 days of weight

resistance alone or mixed with another cardio for intervals on the

non=Tae-Bo days and a day off each week is a perfect plan for me.

LOL my toughest day is the OFF day

Barb

who did do TB nonstop daily for months before realizing I needed to have more

balance

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The 5X8 Challenge sounds very sensible. You don't want to succumb to

burn-out, so I think that's fine. Actually, anything you commit

yourself to that is reasonable and healthy is great! I think that

doing all those consecutive 21-day challenges is too much.

;-)

F

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Jen, I think that's a GREAT idea. I like the 21DC for when you're just starting Tae Bo. I think it's good to get you in the groove and ready to commit to a lifetime of doing Tae Bo (and any other exercise). But, I think once you get into it, you should not do it for that long. Personally, I was doing Tae Bo alll the time, everyday, no matter how tired I was (or how much homework I had to do! haha). But now, I do 3 days then a day of rest and then 3 more days. Your muscles need to repair themselves, so a day or two of rest if necessary, or else exercise is worthless in the long run. I think the 5x8 challenge sounds good! Go for it, girl! Christiana who just finished her newly arrived AL4 and thinks she's rather smelly right now:) to 21DC or not? Hello Tae Bo family-I just wanted to ask you all a question and I need all the advice I can get. Back when I started Tae Bo, I made myself the promise that I would start one new 21DC each month for 6 months and then after the 21DC for the month was over, I would spend the rest of the month "mixing up" my exercise routine by including some step and walking as well as Tae Bo.Okay, here's my situation. I just finished my 3rd 21DC on Oct. 21. And, I'm looking at starting my new 21DC this weeks (actually I started yesterday). Problem is I think that doing Tae bo for 21 days straight is burning me out. I've had a hard time getting motivated to Tae Bo the past 2 days - of course its been a tough few days for me personally which might be contributing to the problem. But, with all the talk here recently about the importance of a day of rest now and then, I was thinking it may be smarter for me to modify (my vocabulary tribute to Barb LOL!) my goals and try to do Tae Bo 5x a week. Some people on the big board have begun a 5x8 challenge (do Tae Bo 5 times a week for 8 weeks). I'm wondering if this might not be a better option for me. And, if I do go with this option, please tell me I'm not finking out on myself by not sticking to my original goal! :-)Anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks for your help!JenWho is s-o-o-o glad to have people to come to when she finds herself in dilemmas like this.As Deb has said: "Fitness is a journey and it begins with the first step.""This isn't about weight loss, it's about enlightenment" -Visit our new vault site http://taeboon.isportsdot.com/

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> But, with

> all the talk here recently about the importance of a day of rest

now

> and then, I was thinking it may be smarter for me to modify (my

> vocabulary tribute to Barb LOL!) my goals and try to do Tae Bo 5x a

> week.

Jen,

One of the things that always stresses is self-awareness and

that means that you have to learn to listen to your body and work

with it, not against is, to reach your goals! It also means setting

realistic goals so that you don't set yourself up for

failure....which includes re-evaluating your goals if you realize

they are not realistic! Congratulations on becoming self-aware

Obviously, your body is getting tired.....21DC's are TOUGH on your

body. For one thing....your body needs rest. I think a 21DC is good

for someone who is having a hard time making Tae-Bo a habit in their

life, or for someone who has lost motivation and is trying to get

back on track! That is the purpose of a 21DC....to make something a

habit in your life! I think it's safe to say that Tae-Bo is a

permanent part of your life already, so I think the 5 times a week

challenge would be much better for you Please don't think of it

as failing because your original challenge was to do a 21DC every

month for 6 months! Instead, look at it as re-evaluating your goals

and realizing that you need to make your goal something doable and

realistic for your lifestyle! Doing Tae-Bo 5 times a week is not

only healthy for your body....it is something you can live with and

something you can realistically hope to continue That really is a

big step in becoming your own teacher...realizing that you can listen

to your body and make choices that will help you reach your goals

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>

>

> Okay, here's my situation. I just finished my 3rd 21DC on Oct. 21.

> And, I'm looking at starting my new 21DC this weeks (actually I

> started yesterday). Problem is I think that doing Tae bo for 21

days

> straight is burning me out.

Hello:

Right now I'm doing a 30 day challenge and I'm up to day 21. But once

I finish the 30 days I will only go up to 5 times a week taebo because

I don't want to get burned out. I think you should slow down. Just

listen to your body. There might be days when you will want to do

taebo twice a day and then there will be days that you might need to

take 2 or 3 days rest.

Janette