Non-official Stage 1 thread week 3/17 - Page 2 - JP Fitness Forums

Silly Sally · 03-20-2008, 07:11 AM

I can't help but notice: there are 3 of us on this forum that are homeschooling moms!?! Kim, (the OP), frogurami (sorry, couldn't find your real name), and myself. Wow. That seems like a right high percentage of crazy, kid-loving, ps-wary gals for one fitness thread!

Just sayin'!

I am happily cruising along stage 1, just did 2nd "A" with a WHOLE lot less weight than any of you, darn it. I'm trying to really focus on form, (she says with a sniff). I can't imagine squatting with the poundage you all are using - I'd throw out a hip or something! Is it because I'm old?

Dang, I am SO humbled here.

missjane · 03-20-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by copwife

When you say 'proper depth' do you mean all the way down, as far as your a$$ can go. Or thighs parallel to the floor?

Michelle

To quote Mark Rippetoe: “if it’s too heavy to squat below parallel, it’s too heavy to have on your back”.

Amblus · 03-20-2008, 07:17 AM

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You may be reaching a lower depth on your squats than others who are using higher weights. I was one of those others, until I refocused on reaching the proper depth, and lowering the weight was the right way to go for me.

I am trying really hard to go beyond parallel (not quite ass-to-grass but as far down as I can) so it makes me feel better that you pointed that out. Down is no problem, it's the "back up" part that's so freaking hard.

Also, duh. I just realized that while I gained weight, my measurements are THE SAME. That's good, right? Maybe I've gained a little muscle?

coleklan · 03-20-2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Amblus

I am trying really hard to go beyond parallel (not quite ass-to-grass but as far down as I can) so it makes me feel better that you pointed that out. Down is no problem, it's the "back up" part that's so freaking hard.

This is my problem too. Down is not a problem, it's the back up. Even with just the 45 lb oly bar, i can only get up 6 times.

Bytsi · 03-20-2008, 08:19 AM

Ok, so today I did my 8th workout (Phase 1 B4) and I raised my weights whenever possible... DL 95, shoulder press w/ 30# db's (I made it through 2/12, but just barely), lat pulldown 120#, and then I did the lunges holding 15# db's. That was it - after the first set, I had to stick my head out the fire-door, I was pretty sure I was about to lose my breakfast... I actually made it through the rest of the workout without lowering the weights, but I had to really slow down the lunges (as in, step, P-A-U-S-E, step, P-A-U-S-E...) to survive...

Is it better, do you think, to slow down reps slightly or to lower weight or to do slightly fewer total reps? I can think of pros and cons of any of these choices. I was definitely breathing HARD and sweat was rolling down my face (and everywhere else), even with the longer pauses between lunges... But I was able to complete all the reps at the same weight by doing them a bit more slowly...

Or is this just a sign that I'm finally working out hard enough

???

Silly Sally · 03-20-2008, 08:53 AM

Speaking of slowing down and lowering weight, check this out:

12second.com - Official Site of the 12-Second Sequence - How The 12-Second Sequence™ Works

I did something called "Super Slow" a few years back in realtion to BFL; this is similar. Whatdya think?

missjane · 03-20-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Silly Sally

Speaking of slowing down and lowering weight, check this out:

12second.com - Official Site of the 12-Second Sequence - How The 12-Second Sequence™ Works

I did something called "Super Slow" a few years back in realtion to BFL; this is similar. Whatdya think?

Rant... This crap is what's wrong with the fitness industry

frogguruami · 03-20-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Silly Sally

I can't help but notice: there are 3 of us on this forum that are homeschooling moms!?! Kim, (the OP), frogurami (sorry, couldn't find your real name),

Ann-Marie... sorry I don't think I sign my name very often!

AM

Silly Sally · 03-20-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by missjane

Rant... This crap is what's wrong with the fitness industry

Interesting thread. It segues innocently from Jorge Cruz to Paul Chek - polar opposites, methinks? One seems intent on "Get it Quick" and the other preaches us to reach inside, "Go Ever Deeper". I heard Paul Chek at a recert class once; I think he's great.

I guess this program is the happy medium between these two extremes!

nutbar · 03-20-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Silly Sally

I can't help but notice: there are 3 of us on this forum that are homeschooling moms!?! Kim, (the OP), frogurami (sorry, couldn't find your real name), and myself. Wow. That seems like a right high percentage of crazy, kid-loving, ps-wary gals for one fitness thread!

Just sayin'!

There are more than three of us hiding out at JP's if you look in the darker, damp corners of the board.

Nikster · 03-20-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Silly Sally

Interesting thread. It segues innocently from Jorge Cruz to Paul Chek - polar opposites, methinks? One seems intent on "Get it Quick" and the other preaches us to reach inside, "Go Ever Deeper". I heard Paul Chek at a recert class once; I think he's great.

I guess this program is the happy medium between these two extremes!

I have a video of his and I think he is great....his workout for athletes made my core a LOT stronger!

just my 2cents.

As for the squatting.....
I thought about this whole going beyond parallel thing while working out tonight.....just to check my form. Since I can't video myself doing these....can I just give a visual reference as to where I am going down to? There is a top notch for the safety bar and my bar touches that bar (so I moved it down) in case it was prohibiting me, AND to actually be a safety should I buckle. Does touching that bar qualify as beyond parallel? The only other choice is just to have someone from gym (or my sis) watch me and see if I am going below bc our mirrors stop at my waist level so I am can't see from there down anyhoo....

And lastly, my sis homeschools too. Mine aren't old enough yet, but I am throwing the idea around.....do you guys enjoy it? what curriculm do you use or find to be good? Just wondring, not trying to high-jack the forum discussion off fitness

~N

Nikster · 03-21-2008, 04:22 PM

The hardest part is not really the workout. I can grunt through just about anything I suppose, but the nutrition is SO hard for me to get. It's like trying to de-code your body bc what works for one of us, may not work for another one of us even doing the same workout and having the same macro %ages

It's tough for me. UGH!!!

citymouse · 03-30-2008, 08:33 PM

I know several of us started stage 1 around the same time. How's everyone doing with it? I have 4 workouts left in stage 1 and then rest and then on to stage 2. I'm really excited about starting stage 2, although a bit nervous about some of the exercises.

Amblus · 03-30-2008, 08:52 PM

I just finished stage one and I'm going into my rest week. I'm definitely nervous about stage 2! It has all kinds of fall-on-my-ass potential.

frogguruami · 03-30-2008, 09:04 PM

I only have the Special Workouts left. Tomorrow will be A and Wednesday B.

Kimble · 03-31-2008, 07:59 AM

Hello, everyone! Well, I'm completely new to weight training and just finished Week 1! I'm working out at home and don't have a squat rack so I have to use dumb-bells. I'm doing ass-to-floor as far as I'm able, but, as I'm holding the DBs down by my sides, I have to stop just before they reach the floor! I'm not overweight, but want to lose some of my jiggle! I don't want to measure or weigh myself - just going to go on a dress and a pair of jeans I want to get into again!

Most interesting thing for me has been realizing exactly how much I was eating! Before I started this programme I was probably averaging about 2000 cals per day, with no exercize as I was recovering from an operation. That's where my weight gain came from. My new maintenance is about 1650-1850 per day. I'm keeping to this amount and to the protein requirement, but I know if I have to count every single gram of fat and carbs I will give up, so I'm just trying to count the proteins and keep everything else healthy. Fingers crossed it works. I also have a horse so ride a lot, dog walk, etc etc. Am planning to add in HIIT when my body's got used to all this lifting!

Does this sound OKish?! I've so much enjoyed reading through this Forum - some great results! Onwards and upwards .....