Hi
I am just starting the program. I actually started las week, but am new to this. I had been lifting since June five days per week, three sets of 12 reps. Sometimes 8 reps, when I was lifting pretty heavy. So this is all new to me. At first I was concerned to lift only three days per week with two sets of 15. Thought I would back slide. I started the program last monday. As people told me on here, what is the worst thing that could happen, and if the worst did happen, I could always start over again with the way that I was doing things without to much damage.
I lifted tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. At first I think I was doing it wrong, because I was getting out of the gym in like 25 minutes. that was the first two sessions (A and then B) But Saturday I was in there for 40 minutes doing weights, and 15 minutes doing HIIT. Today I lifted for 40 minutes as well. Wednesday I move onto two sets of 12, which I am kind of happy about. Doing 15 reps, I had to lift lighter to get through all the reps.
I am still not sure about the program, but am going to give it a few weeks to see what happens.
It would be nice if anybody could share with me their success on the program, and the gains they have made. It will help keep me motivated.
thank you
shelley
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I'm not quite through Stage 1 yet, but already I'm getting better results with this program than I ever did an upper/lower split, five days a week. Stick with it a while longer and see how you feel about it.
I can't say enough about this program. I've lifted on and off for years, then got serious about 2 years ago, and made some progress--but then I did this program and it totally transformed my body. My posture is now very good, nagging neck pains I had for years are gone as a result, and I LOOK like I'm fit--very fit. People who see me now are amazed at the difference. This program is unlike any I've ever done because it systematically addresses the common weaknesses in women's bodies.
It starts slow and seems silly sometimes, but stick with it--it's worth it!!!
Hello everybody:
Im also new to the program, i started a couple of days ago and would like to know if doing only the 3 workouts a week is enough, i have been doing cardio 5-6 times a week for 8 months. Also Shelley, how has it work for you ?????
[quote=yahairacolombo;646925]Hello everybody:
Im also new to the program, i started a couple of days ago and would like to know if doing only the 3 workouts a week is enough, i have been doing cardio 5-6 times a week for 8 months. Also Shelley, how has it work for you ?????[/????
Well i think i have reached a plateau with cardio, the first month i lost 6 pounds, and other 4 throughout the other, i would like tone a little bit plus my body fat percentage is pretty high for age and so on, 26 years, 144 pounds, 5'9" and yikes 28%, incredible right???. I thought that maybe introducing some weight could improve my body and help me get out of the plateau.
It is finally starting to happen. I do not have the biceps I want yet, but they are finally starting form, right along with my shoulders This program is making me stronger than I thought that it would, and I can actually do 1 perfect pull up now. Not much to some, but I have never been able to do a pull up, so this is quite an accomplishment for me. I will keep right on going, and I will never look back.
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I believe Stage 1 is similar in intent to the Break-In program from NROL - to get your body used to this way of exercising. If you were doing a lot of isolation work before, Stage 1 will definitely be quicker and more efficient with its compound movements. With suitable weight choices it should present sufficient challenge, even if you're not logging as much work out time. Keep up the good work.
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It is finally starting to happen. I do not have the biceps I want yet, but they are finally starting form, right along with my shoulders This program is making me stronger than I thought that it would, and I can actually do 1 perfect pull up now. Not much to some, but I have never been able to do a pull up, so this is quite an accomplishment for me. I will keep right on going, and I will never look back.
Your arms and shoulders look great, Shelley. And I consider one perfect pull up quite an accomplishment as well. I used to be able to do ONE last year and I didn't keep up with it and lost it. Two months ago I could at least do ONE perfect chinup, but hurt my back, lost 4 weeks of training, and my chinup! I'm working my way back, but it is slow going. So, congrats!
It is finally starting to happen. I do not have the biceps I want yet, but they are finally starting form, right along with my shoulders This program is making me stronger than I thought that it would, and I can actually do 1 perfect pull up now. Not much to some, but I have never been able to do a pull up, so this is quite an accomplishment for me. I will keep right on going, and I will never look back.
whoa - very impressive!! and there are so many of us that can't do either a chin-up or pull-up so one really is an accomplishment!
thank you for all your kind words. My goal when I got started was to really have defined arms. I have really worked hard on this. through the months, the focus has changed to total body transformation. So I am working on this.
I love that I bought the pull up bar. I make myself do one pull up every time I go by it. If I had a really hard day at the gym, and really pushed myself, I cannot get in a full pull up, since my arms are just wiped. But at least I try,.
I really like this program more than I thought that I was going to. I feel myself getting stronger and stronger each day.
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I'm also new to this. I've been working in conjunction with some advice from the dr to "lose weight" since I'm considerably over weight (300+ at 5'5") and am on the pre- side of being diagnosed as diabetic. Since Aug '08, I've dropped 1 pant size, 20+ inches overall, and 26lbs by changing the types of food I eat (as well as when I eat them) and adding in some gym work (min 2x/wk - some lifting and always time on the treadmill). I did my first Stage 1 w/o A yesterday. WOW! Found some muscles I didn't know I had. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this works out. I'm also really glad I found the forum(s) and website. Knowing that there are others out there doing this - successfully doing this, is very encouraging.
-Biird-
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I've have been working with a trainer for three weeks now. I've had so many questions regarding diet, how many workouts, etc that I went looking for a book with some answers and guidelines. I'm hoping this will do the trick. I'm still confused on how the work out sheets are laid out but am glad to see I'm not the only one. I was pleased to see there was a forum available for support and guidance. I'm excited to see everyone's progress and hopefully my own by being part of this online community.
Just starting the progam
I started the program last monday. As people told me on here, what is the worst thing that could happen, and if the worst did happen, I could always start over again with the way that I was doing things without to much damage.
Finally starting to get my arms in shape
This program is making me stronger than I thought that it would, and I can actually do 1 perfect pull up now. Not much to some, but I have never been able to do a pull up, so this is quite an accomplishment for me. I will keep right on going, and I will never look back.
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