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Originally Posted by Phoenix
After sitting down and figuring out my schedule vs. the OPT program, I decided to go with something similar to what you suggested, Dianas.
The original OPT is written -- A total of 33 lifting workouts for the program.
I'm going to work out 3x/week (Mon/Wed/Fri), still alternating A1, A2, A1, A2, etc. However, I'm going to tack on a 4th week onto the A and B workout periods before the rest weeks. That way, I'm still getting the same total of 33 lifting workouts in the program. It's extending the program by 2 extra weeks, but I think that will ultimately work better for my lifestyle.
I've always lacked consistency when it comes to workout programs. I knew that 4x/week involving Saturdays wouldn't work, and I'm sure after several weeks, lifting 4 times in 5 days would begin to wear on me.
I'm sure that altering the program in this way isn't the OPTimal way to do it, but for me I think it is the way that will keep me the most sane and consistent. I can work with my life schedule AND still get all my workouts done. My goal is to FINISH A PROGRAM for the first time ever. It should put me VERY close to my ultimate goal weight, too.  |
Phoenix,
What week are you in now? I am doing OPT for Fatloss (first time through) and have just begun week 7. I also have found that the 4x/week resistance seems like too much stress on my body and too much for my schedule as well. Last week I did 3 resistance days and dropped some scale weight and measurements, and I'm wondering if it's partially because I lowered the stress level of the exercise on my body. (I also lowered my cal, but not enough to create a much bigger deficit, only about 900less cal total over the week.
Congrats to both of us, in advance, for finishing the program... I tend to fizzle out at the end, discouraged and confused. But I am going to finish stronger and lighter and more knowledgeable this time!!!