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Kick, how's your back?

Morning

Thought I had better check in....I've been really lazy!! I'm going to do something when everyone goes out in an hour and then spend the day gardening.

Looks like you've all been working very hard
I will also google Shaun T although I really don't need to buy anymore workout dvds! Getting my bike wheel fixed today as I have a puncture, can't wait to get out cycling in this fabulous weather!

Oh and my student turned up Jack, 2 days late and with his parents. He speaks only a few words of English....he's here for 12 weeks so should improve greatly.

If you know your way around the kettlebells EarSlaps then Bob Harper Sculpted Body is good. I'm doing it with a 4 kg bell and after the 50 minutes I'm dripping with sweat. I want to move up to a 6 kg bell but I just can't face it.

Just had a quick look on YouTube and her Turkish get up is really nothing like what I was taught at the kettlebell class! She seems to miss some steps.

And has anyone seen this? Another box set to add to my collection maybe, has anyone done any of the dvds in this collection? I might pop it onto my birthday wish list.

Planning to go to the kettlebell class again this Saturday, then hopefully I can join the 'proper' class after a couple of beginner sessions. Might just stick to doing it at the classes to start with to make sure my form is ok, then I can invest in some kettlebells for home use. Not sure what kettlebell dvd to go for though. Kettlebell enthusiasts are a bit scathing about JM kettlebell workouts. Just noticed that SIWW L1 is on YouTube though so might give it a try with a dumbell.

It's a circuits one, mixing up strength and cardio within the circuits. Worth a go if you have it anyway. No way could I ever do L1&2 back to back in one day, I hate long workouts. I think I'll give l2 a today.

Oh, I've been wondering what ES&S was like - I got it in a 3-pack with Ri30 and KB&T but haven't dared had time to look at it yet. What format is it?

ES&S L1 today. Tricky in places, fine in others.

Yes his speed ones are super fast! I struggled at first to actually make my body move fast enough to keep up! They get easier once you are used to them and know the moves. And I love the rapping-instructions thing, he does it a lot and it always makes me smile.

Great results failure, well done.

Get back on it, oky!

spinning that sounds worrying. Hope the student turns up.

idkick which Shaun DVD?

Focus T25 "lower body focus" done today. It has a killer bit where you have to pulse in a squat and then just hold the squat position for what seems like a looooong time. I have randomly discovered that sucking a sweet helps during this bit - after reading a thread on here about baby teething granules only working because sugar/sweetness is a natural painkiller! It does work (although quite possibly is merely psychological).

Well done, failure!

Thanks for tips re press ups too, will Youtube it and check I am doing box press ups correctly!

ok, think I was in the right position, the box pushup felt quite easy (easier than the JM modified ones). So I think I'll stick to the inclined ones.

Just been looking at youtubes of box push-up - I'd not seen that before. think I'll try some of those in addition to the inclined ones (and also triceps dips, and planks because some of my problem must be core as well as upper bod). I'm getting fed up not being able to full Big Girl pushups still despite definitely being a lot stronger and fitter!

Hi

I've had a lazy weekend and not done anything!! Although have been out walking in the sunshine. Too many beers on Friday night and a 4.30am finish to the night/morning is not good at my age
Exhausted today after very little sleep waiting for a foreign student who never arrived! The language school are trying to locate him, he's only 13 and has come from Saudi Arabia, hope he's ok.
Will be back on it tomorrow

Thats it one week shred finished!!! I wasn't expecting miracle results in a week but I lost an inch from my waist, my stomach feels tighter, arms more toned and I feel much stronger. Will be moving onto 6 week 6 pack and cardio kickbox tonight

Done nothing over the weekend, so annoyed at myself seen as I'd lost a pound last week too! (I lose weight horrendously slowly) Will do it four times before Friday. Alarm set early to start tomorrow, and will do one Shred tonight!

Ri30 L1D3 done. One day I will do a press up. One day.

Jackster, congrats on the half a stone!
It does go quiet on here sometimes and then seems to burst into life again! I did SIWW L1 again on Thurs, nothing on Friday as it was the Pink Ribbon walk yesterday. I did the 20 miles in just under 6 hours. Didn't feel too bad as I finished but by the time I got home, couldn't really move around too easily! Ooh my hips. Bit more mobile this morning, but not sure when I'll be back on the Jillian wagon, hopefully Tuesday.

idkick might be just kettles aren't right for your back. It's frustrating. Hope it settles. Osteopaths are amazing aren't they (slightly in love with mine - obviously not as much as DH :) )

dolores I agree about the quick results. Definitely keeps motivation up. My sister is about to start shred and I was saying that I can actually notice my tummy muscles more after a session.

earslaps hope you get on ok with the kettles.

Have a great Saturday night everyone. I'm about to go to bed, such is my cracking social life