Re: New Year: Sculpt Circuit 1-2 & HRM Adventures

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at Fred's today (Kroger's) they have dumbells buy one, get one 1/2 off. I think you need some 10's and 12's, GURL!Maybe to alleviate some of the boredom with P90 you can throw in 2 Power Half Hours for a workout session? I love both Ab Ripper 100 and 200 (used them for the abs class I taught on Friday) let me know AR200 ever gets "easy"!Okay Jen, I'm gonna nag you along with here - did you make time to keep your date with either Tony or Debbie today? Horton hears a Siebers,nancydewolf wrote: P90 Day 2: I did Sculpt Circuit 1-2. I hadn't previewed this but that was fine. I recognized many of the exercise from Tony Horton's Power Half Hour videos so there weren't any surprises. I had to go as heavy as I could (8 lbs. because I don't have anything heavier) for most of the exercises because you do 8-15 reps (where I had time before the next I did more for many) and after doing Ripped to the Core last week 15 reps was like doing nothing for some of them without my heaviest weights! It seemed like most of the emphasis was on upper body and the lower body was just a few lunges and squats. Those were unweighted and definitely not enough for me. I might try holding weights next time to make them more challenging. I did find the pushups challenging. I got through the first set (standard pushups) fine. Then I think was wide arms and that was okay. Then there was one

set of 21 where you did 7 standard, 7 wide and 7 narrow (tricep pushups). I could not complete the last 7 at all and probably not most of the 2nd 7 either. I expected that with pushups though. The tricep dips were also challenging because they were close to the end and especially using heavy weights my arms were definitely tired by that time. I think I managed 8 but definitely not 15. I used lighter weights for triceps and flies (3s or 5s for triceps and 5s for flies, I think I'll try 7s for those next time) and 5s or 7s for overhead lifts but I think I'll use 8s for those next time too. I'm not sure I'd say this was "too easy" only because it moves quickly so the muscles get fatigued but few sets got me anywhere near the point of failure with the weights I have. The pushups and tricep dips too were really tough for me but I'm not sure those are enough to hold

me back from moving onto Sculpt Circuit 3-4 soon. If I can get some 10s I'll have more of a challenge with this tape too. I'm considering purchasing them soon, assuming they're on sale somewhere, there's a Play It Again Sports across the street from where I work Wednesday so I will check that out this week or next. I could also try it with a band and see how much more difficult that makes it. I'm thinking I'll finish this week with just 1-2 and then consider trying 3-4 next week. It also depends on how much DOMS I have tomorrow! My only criticism of this tape was that nowhere does Tony tell you how much weight anyone is using nor give any kind of weight range to suggest having available. For some, but not all exercises he tells you to have a heavy weight or especially a lighter one but it is hard to figure out your first time through, unless you've done the

exercise before like I have with PHH, what you'll need. He moves quickly from exercise to exercise and you don't have much time to think, without pausing the tape, about what weights you want to use if you're not sure.There's no music and he suggests you put on some music that will make it fun for you but I didn't even notice the lack of music, maybe I will when I've done it a few more times. HRM Adventures: LOVED using it but, learned that I need to have the band around my chest a lot tighter. Unfortunately it slipped down at some point and was no longer registering my heart rate. I didn't adjust it out of the box and probably should have. Oh well. Lesson learned. DH helped me make it tighter after my workout since I didn't want to interrupt it more for that (I'd already been playing with the Polar Own Zone feature and taking a lot of time up that way). I tried

out various stretches, lunges, jumping jacks and other movements to see if I'd dislodge it and it seemed fine so tomorrow's Sweat Cardio (and Ab Ripper 100 which I also did yesterday but forgot to note in yesterday's workout post) will be a good test. It was much more comfortable than I'd anticipated and I hardly noticed it was there. I liked the wrist monitor too. The pink was fun to look at and the display was pretty clear even to my over 40 eyeballs! :-) Will download a motivating logo for it (possibly the You Go Girl that has) soon too, that will be even more fun! I think it will really motivate me to work harder in my workouts, especially when it stays in place! :-) Okay Jen... I'm waiting to hear how this workout went for you today!

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I've never seen dumbbells at Kroger's! Is it a grocery store there? It is here. They have lots of other stuff but not fitness equipment. Not around here anyway! Bummer!! Anyone know anything about Target or other stores? For buy 1 get one 1/2 off I might consider getting some 12s too!! :-)

I was thinking I might do something like you suggest, maybe throw in PHH Bun Shaper or Thigh Trimmer (or both) for some more lower body work.

Ab Ripper 100 is definitely a challenge for me right now. Especially the last few exercises. OUCH! I'm nowhere near attempting AR200 yet and can't imagine that being easy! Your class would have killed me (but in a good way)!

Love the Horton hears a Seibers!!!!! LOL!!! (That was one of my favorite books as a kid! Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Suess for anyone wondering what the joke is.)

Re: New Year: Sculpt Circuit 1-2 & HRM Adventures

at Fred's today (Kroger's) they have dumbells buy one, get one 1/2 off. I think you need some 10's and 12's, GURL!Maybe to alleviate some of the boredom with P90 you can throw in 2 Power Half Hours for a workout session? I love both Ab Ripper 100 and 200 (used them for the abs class I taught on Friday) let me know AR200 ever gets "easy"!Okay Jen, I'm gonna nag you along with here - did you make time to keep your date with either Tony or Debbie today? Horton hears a Siebers,nancydewolf <nancydewolfsbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote:

P90 Day 2: I did Sculpt Circuit 1-2. I hadn't previewed this but that was fine. I recognized many of the exercise from Tony Horton's Power Half Hour videos so there weren't any surprises. I had to go as heavy as I could (8 lbs. because I don't have anything heavier) for most of the exercises because you do 8-15 reps (where I had time before the next I did more for many) and after doing Ripped to the Core last week 15 reps was like doing nothing for some of them without my heaviest weights! It seemed like most of the emphasis was on upper body and the lower body was just a few lunges and squats. Those were unweighted and definitely not enough for me. I might try holding weights next time to make them more challenging. I did find the pushups challenging. I got through the first set (standard pushups) fine. Then I think was wide arms and that was okay. Then there was one set of 21 where you did 7 standard, 7 wide and 7 narrow (tricep pushups). I could not complete the last 7 at all and probably not most of the 2nd 7 either. I expected that with pushups though. The tricep dips were also challenging because they were close to the end and especially using heavy weights my arms were definitely tired by that time. I think I managed 8 but definitely not 15. I used lighter weights for triceps and flies (3s or 5s for triceps and 5s for flies, I think I'll try 7s for those next time) and 5s or 7s for overhead lifts but I think I'll use 8s for those next time too.

I'm not sure I'd say this was "too easy" only because it moves quickly so the muscles get fatigued but few sets got me anywhere near the point of failure with the weights I have. The pushups and tricep dips too were really tough for me but I'm not sure those are enough to hold me back from moving onto Sculpt Circuit 3-4 soon. If I can get some 10s I'll have more of a challenge with this tape too. I'm considering purchasing them soon, assuming they're on sale somewhere, there's a Play It Again Sports across the street from where I work Wednesday so I will check that out this week or next. I could also try it with a band and see how much more difficult that makes it. I'm thinking I'll finish this week with just 1-2 and then consider trying 3-4 next week. It also depends on how much DOMS I have tomorrow!

My only criticism of this tape was that nowhere does Tony tell you how much weight anyone is using nor give any kind of weight range to suggest having available. For some, but not all exercises he tells you to have a heavy weight or especially a lighter one but it is hard to figure out your first time through, unless you've done the exercise before like I have with PHH, what you'll need. He moves quickly from exercise to exercise and you don't have much time to think, without pausing the tape, about what weights you want to use if you're not sure.There's no music and he suggests you put on some music that will make it fun for you but I didn't even notice the lack of music, maybe I will when I've done it a few more times.

HRM Adventures: LOVED using it but, learned that I need to have the band around my chest a lot tighter. Unfortunately it slipped down at some point and was no longer registering my heart rate. I didn't adjust it out of the box and probably should have. Oh well. Lesson learned. DH helped me make it tighter after my workout since I didn't want to interrupt it more for that (I'd already been playing with the Polar Own Zone feature and taking a lot of time up that way). I tried out various stretches, lunges, jumping jacks and other movements to see if I'd dislodge it and it seemed fine so tomorrow's Sweat Cardio (and Ab Ripper 100 which I also did yesterday but forgot to note in yesterday's workout post) will be a good test. It was much more comfortable than I'd anticipated and I hardly noticed it was there. I liked the wrist monitor too. The pink was fun to look at and the display was pretty clear even to my over 40 eyeballs! :-) Will download a motivating logo for it (possibly the You Go Girl that has) soon too, that will be even more fun! I think it will really motivate me to work harder in my workouts, especially when it stays in place! :-)

Okay Jen... I'm waiting to hear how this workout went for you today!

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I think I am going to get some 30's tomorrow Reality is, I could get away w/ having one. But I must buy a set!!DarcyOn Jan 1, 2008 5:12 PM, nancydewolf <

nancydewolf@...> wrote:

I've never seen dumbbells at Kroger's! Is it a grocery store there? It is here. They have lots of other stuff but not fitness equipment. Not around here anyway! Bummer!! Anyone know anything about Target or other stores? For buy 1 get one 1/2 off I might consider getting some 12s too!! :-)

I was thinking I might do something like you suggest, maybe throw in PHH Bun Shaper or Thigh Trimmer (or both) for some more lower body work.

Ab Ripper 100 is definitely a challenge for me right now. Especially the last few exercises. OUCH! I'm nowhere near attempting AR200 yet and can't imagine that being easy! Your class would have killed me (but in a good way)!

Love the Horton hears a Seibers!!!!! LOL!!! (That was one of my favorite books as a kid! Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Suess for anyone wondering what the joke is.)

Re: New Year: Sculpt Circuit 1-2 & HRM Adventures

at Fred's today (Kroger's) they have dumbells buy one, get one 1/2 off. I think you need some 10's and 12's, GURL!Maybe to alleviate some of the boredom with P90 you can throw in 2 Power Half Hours for a workout session? I love both Ab Ripper 100 and 200 (used them for the abs class I taught on Friday) let me know AR200 ever gets " easy " !Okay Jen, I'm gonna nag you along with here - did you make time to keep your date with either Tony or Debbie today? Horton hears a Siebers,nancydewolf wrote:

P90 Day 2: I did Sculpt Circuit 1-2. I hadn't previewed this but that was fine. I recognized many of the exercise from Tony Horton's Power Half Hour videos so there weren't any surprises. I had to go as heavy as I could (8 lbs. because I don't have anything heavier) for most of the exercises because you do 8-15 reps (where I had time before the next I did more for many) and after doing Ripped to the Core last week 15 reps was like doing nothing for some of them without my heaviest weights! It seemed like most of the emphasis was on upper body and the lower body was just a few lunges and squats. Those were unweighted and definitely not enough for me. I might try holding weights next time to make them more challenging. I did find the pushups challenging. I got through the first set (standard pushups) fine. Then I think was wide arms and that was okay. Then there was one set of 21 where you did 7 standard, 7 wide and 7 narrow (tricep pushups). I could not complete the last 7 at all and probably not most of the 2nd 7 either. I expected that with pushups though. The tricep dips were also challenging because they were close to the end and especially using heavy weights my arms were definitely tired by that time. I think I managed 8 but definitely not 15. I used lighter weights for triceps and flies (3s or 5s for triceps and 5s for flies, I think I'll try 7s for those next time) and 5s or 7s for overhead lifts but I think I'll use 8s for those next time too.

I'm not sure I'd say this was " too easy " only because it moves quickly so the muscles get fatigued but few sets got me anywhere near the point of failure with the weights I have. The pushups and tricep dips too were really tough for me but I'm not sure those are enough to hold me back from moving onto Sculpt Circuit 3-4 soon. If I can get some 10s I'll have more of a challenge with this tape too. I'm considering purchasing them soon, assuming they're on sale somewhere, there's a Play It Again Sports across the street from where I work Wednesday so I will check that out this week or next. I could also try it with a band and see how much more difficult that makes it. I'm thinking I'll finish this week with just 1-2 and then consider trying 3-4 next week. It also depends on how much DOMS I have tomorrow!

My only criticism of this tape was that nowhere does Tony tell you how much weight anyone is using nor give any kind of weight range to suggest having available. For some, but not all exercises he tells you to have a heavy weight or especially a lighter one but it is hard to figure out your first time through, unless you've done the exercise before like I have with PHH, what you'll need. He moves quickly from exercise to exercise and you don't have much time to think, without pausing the tape, about what weights you want to use if you're not sure.There's no music and he suggests you put on some music that will make it fun for you but I didn't even notice the lack of music, maybe I will when I've done it a few more times.

HRM Adventures: LOVED using it but, learned that I need to have the band around my chest a lot tighter. Unfortunately it slipped down at some point and was no longer registering my heart rate. I didn't adjust it out of the box and probably should have. Oh well. Lesson learned. DH helped me make it tighter after my workout since I didn't want to interrupt it more for that (I'd already been playing with the Polar Own Zone feature and taking a lot of time up that way). I tried out various stretches, lunges, jumping jacks and other movements to see if I'd dislodge it and it seemed fine so tomorrow's Sweat Cardio (and Ab Ripper 100 which I also did yesterday but forgot to note in yesterday's workout post) will be a good test. It was much more comfortable than I'd anticipated and I hardly noticed it was there. I liked the wrist monitor too. The pink was fun to look at and the display was pretty clear even to my over 40 eyeballs! :-) Will download a motivating logo for it (possibly the You Go Girl that has) soon too, that will be even more fun! I think it will really motivate me to work harder in my workouts, especially when it stays in place! :-)

Okay Jen... I'm waiting to hear how this workout went for you today!

[Guest guest]

Wow!!! I bow to you Darcy, 30s!!!!

Of course you must buy a set, you might need the other one sometime! :-)

(who never enables but is going to Borders tomorrow for that 3 for 2 dvd sale...)

Re: New Year: Sculpt Circuit 1-2 & HRM Adventures

at Fred's today (Kroger's) they have dumbells buy one, get one 1/2 off. I think you need some 10's and 12's, GURL!Maybe to alleviate some of the boredom with P90 you can throw in 2 Power Half Hours for a workout session? I love both Ab Ripper 100 and 200 (used them for the abs class I taught on Friday) let me know AR200 ever gets "easy"!Okay Jen, I'm gonna nag you along with here - did you make time to keep your date with either Tony or Debbie today? Horton hears a Siebers,nancydewolf <nancydewolfsbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote:

P90 Day 2: I did Sculpt Circuit 1-2. I hadn't previewed this but that was fine. I recognized many of the exercise from Tony Horton's Power Half Hour videos so there weren't any surprises. I had to go as heavy as I could (8 lbs. because I don't have anything heavier) for most of the exercises because you do 8-15 reps (where I had time before the next I did more for many) and after doing Ripped to the Core last week 15 reps was like doing nothing for some of them without my heaviest weights! It seemed like most of the emphasis was on upper body and the lower body was just a few lunges and squats. Those were unweighted and definitely not enough for me. I might try holding weights next time to make them more challenging. I did find the pushups challenging. I got through the first set (standard pushups) fine. Then I think was wide arms and that was okay. Then there was one set of 21 where you did 7 standard, 7 wide and 7 narrow (tricep pushups). I could not complete the last 7 at all and probably not most of the 2nd 7 either. I expected that with pushups though. The tricep dips were also challenging because they were close to the end and especially using heavy weights my arms were definitely tired by that time. I think I managed 8 but definitely not 15. I used lighter weights for triceps and flies (3s or 5s for triceps and 5s for flies, I think I'll try 7s for those next time) and 5s or 7s for overhead lifts but I think I'll use 8s for those next time too.

I'm not sure I'd say this was "too easy" only because it moves quickly so the muscles get fatigued but few sets got me anywhere near the point of failure with the weights I have. The pushups and tricep dips too were really tough for me but I'm not sure those are enough to hold me back from moving onto Sculpt Circuit 3-4 soon. If I can get some 10s I'll have more of a challenge with this tape too. I'm considering purchasing them soon, assuming they're on sale somewhere, there's a Play It Again Sports across the street from where I work Wednesday so I will check that out this week or next. I could also try it with a band and see how much more difficult that makes it. I'm thinking I'll finish this week with just 1-2 and then consider trying 3-4 next week. It also depends on how much DOMS I have tomorrow!

My only criticism of this tape was that nowhere does Tony tell you how much weight anyone is using nor give any kind of weight range to suggest having available. For some, but not all exercises he tells you to have a heavy weight or especially a lighter one but it is hard to figure out your first time through, unless you've done the exercise before like I have with PHH, what you'll need. He moves quickly from exercise to exercise and you don't have much time to think, without pausing the tape, about what weights you want to use if you're not sure.There's no music and he suggests you put on some music that will make it fun for you but I didn't even notice the lack of music, maybe I will when I've done it a few more times.

HRM Adventures: LOVED using it but, learned that I need to have the band around my chest a lot tighter. Unfortunately it slipped down at some point and was no longer registering my heart rate. I didn't adjust it out of the box and probably should have. Oh well. Lesson learned. DH helped me make it tighter after my workout since I didn't want to interrupt it more for that (I'd already been playing with the Polar Own Zone feature and taking a lot of time up that way). I tried out various stretches, lunges, jumping jacks and other movements to see if I'd dislodge it and it seemed fine so tomorrow's Sweat Cardio (and Ab Ripper 100 which I also did yesterday but forgot to note in yesterday's workout post) will be a good test. It was much more comfortable than I'd anticipated and I hardly noticed it was there. I liked the wrist monitor too. The pink was fun to look at and the display was pretty clear even to my over 40 eyeballs! :-) Will download a motivating logo for it (possibly the You Go Girl that has) soon too, that will be even more fun! I think it will really motivate me to work harder in my workouts, especially when it stays in place! :-)

Okay Jen... I'm waiting to hear how this workout went for you today!

[Guest guest]

has inspired me with her 30's! Mine just go up to 25 right now. Trust me when I say the 25's are not easy. However, I think within a month or two, I can attempt some 30's. I'm hoping to find them on sale now.

You're sweet , but I don't deserve all the credit!DarcyOn Jan 1, 2008 7:14 PM, nancydewolf <nancydewolf@...

> wrote:

Wow!!! I bow to you Darcy, 30s!!!!

Of course you must buy a set, you might need the other one sometime! :-)

(who never enables but is going to Borders tomorrow for that 3 for 2 dvd sale...)

Re: New Year: Sculpt Circuit 1-2 & HRM Adventures

at Fred's today (Kroger's) they have dumbells buy one, get one 1/2 off. I think you need some 10's and 12's, GURL!Maybe to alleviate some of the boredom with P90 you can throw in 2 Power Half Hours for a workout session? I love both Ab Ripper 100 and 200 (used them for the abs class I taught on Friday) let me know AR200 ever gets " easy " !Okay Jen, I'm gonna nag you along with here - did you make time to keep your date with either Tony or Debbie today? Horton hears a Siebers,nancydewolf wrote:

P90 Day 2: I did Sculpt Circuit 1-2. I hadn't previewed this but that was fine. I recognized many of the exercise from Tony Horton's Power Half Hour videos so there weren't any surprises. I had to go as heavy as I could (8 lbs. because I don't have anything heavier) for most of the exercises because you do 8-15 reps (where I had time before the next I did more for many) and after doing Ripped to the Core last week 15 reps was like doing nothing for some of them without my heaviest weights! It seemed like most of the emphasis was on upper body and the lower body was just a few lunges and squats. Those were unweighted and definitely not enough for me. I might try holding weights next time to make them more challenging. I did find the pushups challenging. I got through the first set (standard pushups) fine. Then I think was wide arms and that was okay. Then there was one set of 21 where you did 7 standard, 7 wide and 7 narrow (tricep pushups). I could not complete the last 7 at all and probably not most of the 2nd 7 either. I expected that with pushups though. The tricep dips were also challenging because they were close to the end and especially using heavy weights my arms were definitely tired by that time. I think I managed 8 but definitely not 15. I used lighter weights for triceps and flies (3s or 5s for triceps and 5s for flies, I think I'll try 7s for those next time) and 5s or 7s for overhead lifts but I think I'll use 8s for those next time too.

I'm not sure I'd say this was " too easy " only because it moves quickly so the muscles get fatigued but few sets got me anywhere near the point of failure with the weights I have. The pushups and tricep dips too were really tough for me but I'm not sure those are enough to hold me back from moving onto Sculpt Circuit 3-4 soon. If I can get some 10s I'll have more of a challenge with this tape too. I'm considering purchasing them soon, assuming they're on sale somewhere, there's a Play It Again Sports across the street from where I work Wednesday so I will check that out this week or next. I could also try it with a band and see how much more difficult that makes it. I'm thinking I'll finish this week with just 1-2 and then consider trying 3-4 next week. It also depends on how much DOMS I have tomorrow!

My only criticism of this tape was that nowhere does Tony tell you how much weight anyone is using nor give any kind of weight range to suggest having available. For some, but not all exercises he tells you to have a heavy weight or especially a lighter one but it is hard to figure out your first time through, unless you've done the exercise before like I have with PHH, what you'll need. He moves quickly from exercise to exercise and you don't have much time to think, without pausing the tape, about what weights you want to use if you're not sure.There's no music and he suggests you put on some music that will make it fun for you but I didn't even notice the lack of music, maybe I will when I've done it a few more times.

HRM Adventures: LOVED using it but, learned that I need to have the band around my chest a lot tighter. Unfortunately it slipped down at some point and was no longer registering my heart rate. I didn't adjust it out of the box and probably should have. Oh well. Lesson learned. DH helped me make it tighter after my workout since I didn't want to interrupt it more for that (I'd already been playing with the Polar Own Zone feature and taking a lot of time up that way). I tried out various stretches, lunges, jumping jacks and other movements to see if I'd dislodge it and it seemed fine so tomorrow's Sweat Cardio (and Ab Ripper 100 which I also did yesterday but forgot to note in yesterday's workout post) will be a good test. It was much more comfortable than I'd anticipated and I hardly noticed it was there. I liked the wrist monitor too. The pink was fun to look at and the display was pretty clear even to my over 40 eyeballs! :-) Will download a motivating logo for it (possibly the You Go Girl that has) soon too, that will be even more fun! I think it will really motivate me to work harder in my workouts, especially when it stays in place! :-)

Okay Jen... I'm waiting to hear how this workout went for you today!

[Guest guest]

inspires me too! I love reading her posts with her weights in them!!

Re: New Year: Sculpt Circuit 1-2 & HRM Adventures

at Fred's today (Kroger's) they have dumbells buy one, get one 1/2 off. I think you need some 10's and 12's, GURL!Maybe to alleviate some of the boredom with P90 you can throw in 2 Power Half Hours for a workout session? I love both Ab Ripper 100 and 200 (used them for the abs class I taught on Friday) let me know AR200 ever gets "easy"!Okay Jen, I'm gonna nag you along with here - did you make time to keep your date with either Tony or Debbie today? Horton hears a Siebers,nancydewolf <nancydewolfsbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote:

P90 Day 2: I did Sculpt Circuit 1-2. I hadn't previewed this but that was fine. I recognized many of the exercise from Tony Horton's Power Half Hour videos so there weren't any surprises. I had to go as heavy as I could (8 lbs. because I don't have anything heavier) for most of the exercises because you do 8-15 reps (where I had time before the next I did more for many) and after doing Ripped to the Core last week 15 reps was like doing nothing for some of them without my heaviest weights! It seemed like most of the emphasis was on upper body and the lower body was just a few lunges and squats. Those were unweighted and definitely not enough for me. I might try holding weights next time to make them more challenging. I did find the pushups challenging. I got through the first set (standard pushups) fine. Then I think was wide arms and that was okay. Then there was one set of 21 where you did 7 standard, 7 wide and 7 narrow (tricep pushups). I could not complete the last 7 at all and probably not most of the 2nd 7 either. I expected that with pushups though. The tricep dips were also challenging because they were close to the end and especially using heavy weights my arms were definitely tired by that time. I think I managed 8 but definitely not 15. I used lighter weights for triceps and flies (3s or 5s for triceps and 5s for flies, I think I'll try 7s for those next time) and 5s or 7s for overhead lifts but I think I'll use 8s for those next time too.

I'm not sure I'd say this was "too easy" only because it moves quickly so the muscles get fatigued but few sets got me anywhere near the point of failure with the weights I have. The pushups and tricep dips too were really tough for me but I'm not sure those are enough to hold me back from moving onto Sculpt Circuit 3-4 soon. If I can get some 10s I'll have more of a challenge with this tape too. I'm considering purchasing them soon, assuming they're on sale somewhere, there's a Play It Again Sports across the street from where I work Wednesday so I will check that out this week or next. I could also try it with a band and see how much more difficult that makes it. I'm thinking I'll finish this week with just 1-2 and then consider trying 3-4 next week. It also depends on how much DOMS I have tomorrow!

My only criticism of this tape was that nowhere does Tony tell you how much weight anyone is using nor give any kind of weight range to suggest having available. For some, but not all exercises he tells you to have a heavy weight or especially a lighter one but it is hard to figure out your first time through, unless you've done the exercise before like I have with PHH, what you'll need. He moves quickly from exercise to exercise and you don't have much time to think, without pausing the tape, about what weights you want to use if you're not sure.There's no music and he suggests you put on some music that will make it fun for you but I didn't even notice the lack of music, maybe I will when I've done it a few more times.

HRM Adventures: LOVED using it but, learned that I need to have the band around my chest a lot tighter. Unfortunately it slipped down at some point and was no longer registering my heart rate. I didn't adjust it out of the box and probably should have. Oh well. Lesson learned. DH helped me make it tighter after my workout since I didn't want to interrupt it more for that (I'd already been playing with the Polar Own Zone feature and taking a lot of time up that way). I tried out various stretches, lunges, jumping jacks and other movements to see if I'd dislodge it and it seemed fine so tomorrow's Sweat Cardio (and Ab Ripper 100 which I also did yesterday but forgot to note in yesterday's workout post) will be a good test. It was much more comfortable than I'd anticipated and I hardly noticed it was there. I liked the wrist monitor too. The pink was fun to look at and the display was pretty clear even to my over 40 eyeballs! :-) Will download a motivating logo for it (possibly the You Go Girl that has) soon too, that will be even more fun! I think it will really motivate me to work harder in my workouts, especially when it stays in place! :-)

Okay Jen... I'm waiting to hear how this workout went for you today!

[Guest guest]

I will have to post my workout tomorrow since it's late here, or rather early! And yes Horton heard a Debbie but not a Siebers! LOL, Jen Pink Pussycat wrote: at Fred's today (Kroger's) they have dumbells

buy one, get one 1/2 off. I think you need some 10's and 12's, GURL!Maybe to alleviate some of the boredom with P90 you can throw in 2 Power Half Hours for a workout session? I love both Ab Ripper 100 and 200 (used them for the abs class I taught on Friday) let me know AR200 ever gets "easy"!Okay Jen, I'm gonna nag you along with here - did you make time to keep your date with either Tony or Debbie today? Horton hears a Siebers,nancydewolf <nancydewolfsbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote: P90 Day 2: I did Sculpt Circuit 1-2. I hadn't previewed this but that was fine. I recognized many of the exercise from Tony Horton's Power Half Hour videos so there weren't any surprises. I had to go as heavy as I could (8 lbs. because I don't have

anything heavier) for most of the exercises because you do 8-15 reps (where I had time before the next I did more for many) and after doing Ripped to the Core last week 15 reps was like doing nothing for some of them without my heaviest weights! It seemed like most of the emphasis was on upper body and the lower body was just a few lunges and squats. Those were unweighted and definitely not enough for me. I might try holding weights next time to make them more challenging. I did find the pushups challenging. I got through the first set (standard pushups) fine. Then I think was wide arms and that was okay. Then there was one set of 21 where you did 7 standard, 7 wide and 7 narrow (tricep pushups). I could not complete the last 7 at all and probably not most of the 2nd 7 either. I expected that with pushups though. The tricep dips were also challenging because they were close to the end and especially using heavy weights my arms were definitely tired by that time.

I think I managed 8 but definitely not 15. I used lighter weights for triceps and flies (3s or 5s for triceps and 5s for flies, I think I'll try 7s for those next time) and 5s or 7s for overhead lifts but I think I'll use 8s for those next time too. I'm not sure I'd say this was "too easy" only because it moves quickly so the muscles get fatigued but few sets got me anywhere near the point of failure with the weights I have. The pushups and tricep dips too were really tough for me but I'm not sure those are enough to hold me back from moving onto Sculpt Circuit 3-4 soon. If I can get some 10s I'll have more of a challenge with this tape too. I'm considering purchasing them soon, assuming they're on sale somewhere, there's a Play It Again Sports across the street from where I work Wednesday so I will check that out this week or next. I could also try it with a band and see

how much more difficult that makes it. I'm thinking I'll finish this week with just 1-2 and then consider trying 3-4 next week. It also depends on how much DOMS I have tomorrow! My only criticism of this tape was that nowhere does Tony tell you how much weight anyone is using nor give any kind of weight range to suggest having available. For some, but not all exercises he tells you to have a heavy weight or especially a lighter one but it is hard to figure out your first time through, unless you've done the exercise before like I have with PHH, what you'll need. He moves quickly from exercise to exercise and you don't have much time to think, without pausing the tape, about what weights you want to use if you're not sure.There's no music and he suggests you put on some music that will make it fun for you but I didn't even notice the lack of music, maybe I will when I've done

it a few more times. HRM Adventures: LOVED using it but, learned that I need to have the band around my chest a lot tighter. Unfortunately it slipped down at some point and was no longer registering my heart rate. I didn't adjust it out of the box and probably should have. Oh well. Lesson learned. DH helped me make it tighter after my workout since I didn't want to interrupt it more for that (I'd already been playing with the Polar Own Zone feature and taking a lot of time up that way). I tried out various stretches, lunges, jumping jacks and other movements to see if I'd dislodge it and it seemed fine so tomorrow's Sweat Cardio (and Ab Ripper 100 which I also did yesterday but forgot to note in yesterday's workout post) will be a good test. It was much more comfortable than I'd anticipated and I hardly noticed it was there. I liked the wrist monitor too. The pink was fun to look

at and the display was pretty clear even to my over 40 eyeballs! :-) Will download a motivating logo for it (possibly the You Go Girl that has) soon too, that will be even more fun! I think it will really motivate me to work harder in my workouts, especially when it stays in place! :-) Okay Jen... I'm waiting to hear how this workout went for you today!