Maureen
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Hi Ladies,
I noticed for Ph 2 cardio there was no option for HITT cardio on the Stepmill. Is there a particular reason for that, if not, is it ok if I do 30min HITT stepmill from the 60Day Challenge? That is what I did today for Day 1. Also, my lower back got a bit tight, I moved to the recumbent bike to finish the the HITT cardio, is that ok? Is it ok if I substitute and do the entire 30min on the recumbent bike?
Thank you!!I think Nicole just tries to mix things up for you guys. You can do whatever mode you would like to do. Just as long as you follow the guidelines she gives you in regards to the cardio. Way to work hard!
Great, thank you very much! I did bump my hips up a bit and no pain 🤗
Perfect…here’s to a stronger back and abs!
Hey, my heart rate is not reaching the same level using an at home treadmill versus the treadmill at the gym (172 vs 187) Should I increase the speed or incline level at home to match the gym? Thanks!
If you need more of a challenge then go for it!
Hello,when I am doing planks my back hurts, any tips for the form ? I watched Nicole demonstration and did the way she did not sure if I am doing any thing wrong. Thanks is advance
Does it hurt after a specific amount of time. That could be just weakness. There are 2 things you could do, 1. Do a plank on your knees. That takes part of the weight out of the exercise. 2. Bump your hips up just a bit, your back might be “caving” as you start to fatigue. Hope that helps.
Hi Ladies,
I posed a question last week regarding db shoulder presses and Maureen addressed it for me, advising to go for the PR. I just want to provide an update, this morning I started out with db shoulder presses per the plan, 1st set 22.5lbs, 2nd set 25lbs, and 3rd set 30lbs!!! Thats a PR for me, I did it! I did 4 reps with good form. I did another set of 3 reps, then I dropped it back down to 25s. I didnt have a spotter, I wanted to see if I could do it on my own first. I’ll get a spotter next week so I can at least do 6 reps.
Thank you Maureen for the encouragement!!!I love it! Thank you for giving us an update. Lesson learned for everyone, if you don’t try you will never know 🙂 . Just make sure you do it safely and get a spotter. First thing, believe in yourself, 2nd….believe in your spotter lol. Nice work my friend.
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I’m curious as to the philosophy of one of the training splits.I’ve always did the basic push/pull split (back-bi’s’,chest-tri’s).What’s the reasoning behind splitting the other way? My biceps are done by back day and tri’s are normally fried by chest day?I know there must be a reason for this opposing split.ThanksOne reason would be on chest/tri day….your triceps are normally tired by the time you are done with chest because they help out in most chest exercises. Same with back and Bi’s. So doing opposing like that, your triceps get a bit more rest in there because they are not generally helping out on a back day. That’s just one way of looking at it. There are a million different splits. It’s great to try them all and see how they challenge you etc. Good luck
Can you combine two workouts into one day? If you will be gone away with no gym access but have the opportunity to get 5 work outs in 4 days by doubling up one day, is this a good option vs missing the work out?
Nothing says that you can’t…..it would be a tough day for you. I wouldn’t make a habit of doing that. Or I would split the workout. One in the morning and one in the evening so you are fed enough for both.
Hi Ladies,
My question is regarding the seated db shoulder presses, I’m currently doing 25lbs, for 7 with good form, my gym doesnt have 27.5lb dumbells, should I give 30’s a try next week or just keep going to try for more reps at 25lbs? I train alone, no spot, but I could probably ask.Thank you!!
Give the next one up a go….never know until you try. Ask for a spot. Tell them how you like to be spotted and you will be all set! Good luck. Let’s get that PR
Hi Ladies,
I’ve been doing the HITT Stepmill throughout the Summer Shred as well as for this Challenge, I’m really feeling my legs harder throughout the day, more engaged at all times. Is that because of the HITT training? Don’t get me wrong, it feels great!
Could be that your results on the shred were amazing and you have just decreased your body fat and your muscles are being “revealed”. 🙂 .
Curious if there is an alternative for this if the gym cables are busy?
You can do that with DB’s bent over. Good luck!
Hi! Is a full up and over rep considered front up, back up? That’s how I did it, and it seemed like a lot. I will have to lower my weight to get them all in.
Yep, up and over is one rep 🙂
I understand the cardio workout should be done base on HR, how do you calculate your own cardio HR?
Hi there. You can use the parameters that she gave you. • HIIT Cardio Range from 120-190 bpm
• Interval Cardio 140-165 bpm
I would go on how YOU feel. HIIT cardio should be super challenging.”all out”. So your all out effort may not be exactly where your specific range tells you to be. I would use how hard you think you are working. If you aren’t used to that. Go to a track, run as hard as you can. That’s your all out. How did that feel? Now bring that in the gym for your indoor workouts when you do them.Is the cardio to be done fasted?
If you would like to you can. HIIT cardio will be more challenging to do fasted. I would do that fed.
Good morning team! I typically workout at 4AM due to my work schedule. Is training fasted okay? It’s very difficult to eat an entire meal that early. Thanks in advance for your advice.
Amber
Hi there,
You can….but you can also eat half of the meal and then your post workout meal…followed by your other 1/2 of the meal a couple hours later. That’s a thought.Hello,
I’m currently teaching an intense one hour Zumba class 2 times per week . The challenge calls for 3 hit sessions of 20 min . Should I add the 3day of Hit ?HI there,
Would you consider your zumba like a HIIT training session? If so, Count it. IF you don’t think so, then add in a HIIT and keep the zumba. 🙂RT Shoulder issue – what is best to sub – instead of dips .
Lisa
Kickbacks?
Hi,
I noticed when I as doing hip circle squats my knees are going inward. That can’t be right or good. Am I doing them right?Thanks,
CathleenHi there, fight against that hip circle. Actively pull your upper thighs apart as you squat…
What about for the fat listed as 1 egg yolk. Is that literally, just the yolk, or the whole egg?
It’s 5 egg whites and 1 whole egg= 6 whites, one yolk It’s written that way so you can see there is a fat in there and make the exchange if necessary. Thanks for asking to clarify.
On leg days. When it asks for barbell work would it be okay to use Smith machine for all exercises?
Planet fitness has the damn barbell I think Max of 60lbsHI there,
Do what you can with what you have my friend 🙂 . Let’s kick some butt!Which feta should we be buying as far as fat content goes?
I would just go with your regular feta that you find. Nothing fancy or reduced fat.
Ok thank you! I still happy that I ate a post overall as it one of the most important meals.
Great job!!!
I usually drink my shake with dried fruit but today I switch it up with the egg whites and white rice. My husband looks at me and said “why are you eating a slow protein after training “. So I’m just curious if it’s a slower digesting protein or fast?
ThanksHi there,
Egg whites are considered to be medium digesting 3-3.5 hours…..where whey would be 2-2.5 hours of digestion. Not a make it or break it thing…but if you want to be specific and get it in there faster…use a whey 🙂Is there supposed to be fat in the meal 1 option? It says all meals besides work out should have 6g of fat, but this one is just oats and egg whites. Does the fat all add up to the correct total with other meals used throughout the day?
I think generally speaking you will end up with the correct macros give or take 5g with the other meals you will end up selecting.
Hi,
About how many grams is 6 spears of asparagus. Asparagus comes in many sizes and right now the asparagus at my grocery store is pretty sad looking and the petite size. So I’m wondering how many grams 6 normal size spears would be. 6 petite spears is hardly anything. 🙂Thanks,
CathleenHI there,
maybe 150g…..Or just some medium sized spears 🙂At home training phase 2 Day 2
the first superset calls for squat 4 sets 10 reps
with dumbbell goblet squat 4 sets 10 reps
Is this first squat barbell squat?I would call it as a barbell squat as well.
