…so I do it at home
For more information on the STS program see STS Overview and Prep. I was excited about new STS workouts. That is one thing I am loving about this program—every two weeks (every week if you do the 3.5 month rotation) I get new strength workouts. In addition, I am already seeing results—particularly in the … Continue reading STS Weeks 5 & 6 (Workouts 7, 8 & 9)
For more information on the STS program see STS Overview and Prep. Two weeks down and getting ready to start week 3. So I print out the new workout cards for workouts 4, 5 and 6. Now, I understand the point of 1RM, but I was really surprised at how much my weights increased … Continue reading STS Weeks 3 & 4 (Workouts 4, 5 & 6)
For more information on the STS program see STS Overview and Prep I have decided that in mesocycles 1 and 2 I will review STS biweekly, which will equal out to 3 workouts reviewed per post. Since I am doing the 5.5 month rotation I will be spending 2 months in mesocycles 1 & 2 but … Continue reading STS Weeks 1 & 2 (Workouts 1, 2 & 3 + Extended Stretch)
**4/19/13 edit--I will be reviewing the workouts as I go through the program. Scroll to the bottom for links to the individual workouts (new links will be added when each review posts). STS is a weight-lifting/strength program. That's the short description. But it is so much more complex than that and in so many ways. … Continue reading STS Overview and Prep
Hard Strikes is part of Cathe‘s Xtrain series. For more info on the series as a program see My Intro to Xtrain. Hard Strikes is a 47 minute cardio + strength workout. It is a rather eclectic mix of exercises. First off, let me say that I really enjoyed this workout. It is intense and … Continue reading Xtrain: Hard Strikes
Cardio Leg Blast is part of Cathe‘s Xtrain series. For more info on the series as a program see My Intro to Xtrain. Cardio Leg Blast is a 56 minute cardio + strength workout; 7 minute warm up, 41 minute training period, 8 minute cool down/stretch. This DVD also includes Bonus Core #2, Bonus Burn … Continue reading Xtrain: Cardio Leg Blast
Super Cuts is part of Cathe‘s Xtrain series. For more info on the series as a program see My Intro to Xtrain. I think I have found my new favorite workout in Cathe’s Supercuts. Actually I think I have found a collection of new favorite workouts in Xtrain, as I love them all, but Supercuts … Continue reading Xtrain: Super Cuts
Chest, Back & Shoulders is part of Cathe‘s Xtrain series. For more info on the series as a program see My Intro to Xtrain. Chest, Back & Shoulders is 51 minute split series strength workout; 5 minute warm up, 42 minute training time and 4 minute stretch. This workout also includes Bonus Core #1 and … Continue reading Xtrain: Chest, Back and Shoulders
Bi’s & Tri’s is a split series strength workout that is 46 minutes; 5 minute warm up, 36 minute training time and 4 minute stretch. This workout also includes Bonus Core #1, Bonus Core #2, 100 Rep Challenge Bicep Curls and 100 Rep Challenge Tricep extensions. The bonuses will be reviewed below, after the workout. … Continue reading Xtrain Bi’s and Tri’s
All Out Low Impact HIIT is a 39 minute cardio workout; 5 minute warm up, 31 minute training time and 3 minute stretch. This DVD also includes Bonus Core #1, Burn Set Chest, Burn Set Shoulders and 100 Rep Challenge Scarecrows. These bonuses will be reviewed at the end. Equipment needed for the main workout … Continue reading Xtrain: All Out Low Impact HIIT