Workouts for Wednesday, February 22 - Sunday, February 26

Well, I have been working out.  Work has been a bit crazy lately, and I've still been getting over my head cold, but I'm plodding along.  I only got one Firm workout in though.  That's okay....I'll get to them all at some point. I'm in no hurry.

Wednesday was Kathy Smith Kettlebell Solution - Bun and Thigh Solution and Leslie Sansone's WATP Walk and Kick.

Thursday was Leslie Sansone's Two Mile Super Walk.   I was surprised with this one.  This one uses cables which you attach to your feet, and the handles are in your hands.  I adjusted them so there was some decent tension.  I was fine while I was doing it, but so sore the next day.

Friday was the day from hell.  Work was crazy and I had a lot of personal stuff going on.  I took the day off from working out and made chocolate chip cookies!  LOL!

 
Saturday I did The Firm BSS3 Complete Body Sculpting with Christa Riley.  It's a 45 minute workout, and I did feel like a got a good one.  I'm not a fan of this series, though.  Love the ramp work, but you can barely hear the instructor.

Sunday I did Leslie Sansone's WATP 3 Mile High Calorie Burn Walk and Winsor Pilates Buns and Thighs Sculpting.

Workouts for Monday, February 20 - Tuesday, February 21

I'm starting to feel better, but not quite 100%.  I'm continuing with my Leslie Sansone's until I'm ready to do my Firms again.

On Monday I did WATP Express 3 Mile Advanced Walk

On Tuesday I did WAH 3 Mile Weight Loss Walk

Workouts for Thursday, February 16 - Sunday, February 19

UGH!  I've been under the weather.

On Thursday, I got up early and got a workout in because I knew I would be working late and wouldn't have time in the evening.  I did Leslie Sansone's WATP Express 2 Mile Brisk Walk.

Unfortunately, toward the evening I realized I was coming down with something.  On Friday, I decided I better work at home so as not to get everyone else sick.  I did not workout.

On Saturday, DH and I were in PA visiting our families.  I usually take the day off when we are visiting them, but I would have taken it off anyhow as I was just feeling miserable.

Today (Sunday), I felt a smidgen better.  I did another two-mile walk with Leslie:  Burn Body Fat and Sculpt Your Arms.  She has three separate workouts on one video, so it's a bargain.  The two mile was good for me today.

I have to say that I typically really enjoy Leslie's workouts. They are perfect when I need to squeeze in something quick and simple (especially useful in the mornings!). They are great when I'm feeling a little under the weather and not quite up to doing a Firm workout (or Cathe, or Chalene, or whatever).  And they are also good when I want a "feel-good" workout led by an extremely positive person.  Leslie could have the tendency to get on some people's nerves.  I know she wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea.  But after reading two of her books (and I'm reading her third now:  "Walking the Walk"), I really respect and admire her.  Her chattiness and bubbly personality is genuine.  When I think of an instructor who I would actually want to be friends with, Leslie would be that person.  Her workouts will always have a place on my shelves.

Workout for Wednesday, February 15

Today's workout was The FIRM Lower Body Split.  This is a parts workout and is approximately 70 minutes long.  I used to use this workout fairly consistently, and I loved it.  I still think it's a great workout, but I was shocked how many lunges/dips and squats there were.  Good thing I have good knees!  There are a few short cardio segments interspersed throughout the workout.  I know my heart rate was up there at some points, and I got a good sweat going.

Workout for Tuesday, February 14

Today I did Leslie Sansone's WATP High Calorie Burn 2 mile in the morning.  Leslie is a good one to do in the morning as her workouts require little thought, and get your blood pumping, but you're not exhausted afterward.

In the evening I did The FIRM Upper Body which is a parts workout that contains segments from Volumes 1 - 6.  The workout is 39 minutes (with warm-up/cool-down).  Frankly, it felt longer.  It's pretty thorough.  One thing I don't care for with the older Firms is the extremely long warm-ups/cool-downs.  Of course, their newer offerings are at the other end of the spectrum where they jump right in.

Workouts for Saturday, February 11 - Monday, February 13

Well, I haven't been blogging, but I have been working out.  Here's the breakdown:

I had planned Saturday as a rest day as DH and I were supposed to go to PA to help my Mom with some things.  However, the weather held us back, so I did a 4 Mile Leslie:

On Sunday, I did Firm Super Sculpting.  This is a tough 50 minute workout led by: Jen Carmen - warm-up and upper body, Nancy Tucker - lower body, Dale Brabam - upper body, and Carissa Foster - lower body w/abs and stretch (in that order).  I also did Leslie Sansone's Faith Walk, which is a two mile walk that comes with Leslie's "Walk the Walk" book (which I borrowed from my Mom).

Today, I did BBL High and Tight in the morning, and this evening I did The FIRM Tough Cardio Mix.  This workout is 45 minutes and consists mostly of Firm Fat Blaster with some segments from the Firm Cardio and Firm Strength Crosstrainers.

Workouts for Thursday, 2-9 and Friday, 2-10

Life has been crazy, and it's been hard to get much activity it, but I am keeping as consistent as possible.

Yesterday (Thursday), I got up early and did Leslie Sansone WATP Express 2 Mile Brisk Walk.  No evening workout as I was out again.

Today (Friday), I had just did one workout in the evening.  I did The FIRM Wave Rock it Off with Allison.  This workout is good, but it takes a couple of times to get the moves down.  Alison goes crazy-fast, and her queuing is a little hard to catch.  It's about 40 minutes and is cardio/sculpt.

Workout for Wednesday, February 8

This morning I did Brazil Butt Lift High and Tight, and this evening I did The Firm Weighted Cardio Gloves Workout.  The Weighted Cardio Gloves workout is only 20 minutes long and is led by Rebekah Sturkie.  It's just her in the video (no background exercises).  I thought it would be primarily kickboxing, but there was only a little kickboxing in it.  It was high low, with a little core toning.  It's an okay workout when you are pressed for time, which I was.

Workouts for Monday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 7

On Monday, I did Brazil Butt Lift High and Tight in the morning and took an hour long walk in the evening.

On Tuesday, I did The FIRM Better Body and Buns.  This is from the Tri-Trainer series, and one of my favorite workouts.  I enjoy all of the Tri-Trainers.  The 45-minute length is perfect for me for most days.  This one is led by Jen Carmen, Jennifer Peluso, and Taber Bruner.  The set is the classic mansion set, and the level is intermediate (though you can heavy up and make it very difficult).

Workouts for Friday, February 3 - Sunday, February 5

 On Friday, I walked with DH for 1 hour and did Winsor Pilates Buns and Thighs.

On Saturday, I took a much-needed day off as we were visiting our families in PA.

On Sunday, DH and I took a 1+ hour (very hilly) walk.  I also did The FIRM Dangerous Curves Ahead.  This one is a butt-kicker.  It's a 55 minute Cardio+Sculpt workout led by Alison.  The workout uses light weights and the "Firm loop."  I wish it had a little more lower body work using the loop, but I thought it was a good, challenging workout.

Workout for Thursday, February 2, 2012

Another two-workout day.  I got up early and did Brazil Butt Lift High & Tight.

In the evening, I did Workout #2 of The FIRM Bootcamp 3-in 1.  This one is 40 minutes.

Workout for Tuesday, January 31 and Wednesday, February 1

On Tuesday, I got up early again and did Brazil Butt Lift High and Tight again.  I also took an hour walk with DH to/from our local Panera.

On Wednesday, I got up early and did Winsor Pilates Buns and Thighs. In the evening I took a 40 minute walk (about 2.5 miles), and then did The Firm Jiggle Free Abs with Allie Del-Rio.  This is one of the add-ons for BSS4, and it runs about 25 minutes.  I liked the workout and was glad to see they used some creative moves (it wasn't all just lying on the floor doing crunches).  My only complaint is a personal one for me since I have issues with my wrist...doing planks on the TransFirmer is nearly impossible.  I did them, but modified them on my knees.