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Body Beast program

YvetteK
YvetteK
I started that last night. It wasn't as difficult as I thought it was going to be. But, I'm not looking for the female body builder look, I'm just looking to get toned, so I'm only using max 8-10 pound weights. I'm excited to complete this program, since building muscle also help with metabolism and burn calories. I've watched several of the videos, and it just seems like a solid program.
YvetteK
YvetteK
Tonight the video is legs. 45 minutes of nothing but squats. I'm crossing my fingers I can't do at least half of it.
kacky2
kacky2
I don't have nor tried Body Beast. 45 min of legs would kill me lol. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
YvetteK
YvetteK
So I knew I wouldn't be able to do many of the things in these videos because I have a spinal fusion, damaged ligaments and tendons. This causes me to have really bad balance. I did about 10 minutes of the legs. OMG....I was hurting badly. The next video is back and biceps. I watched it already.I think it's going to play havoc because of my spinal fusion, but I will modify it so it works for me.
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Are you modifying? Susan Powter always emphasized that we have to make modifications while we're getting stronger and more able to do the exercises. I have started using Classical Stretch since I saw the PBS show on it. I catch the show on a PBS channel and it's on twice daily. Here's an idea of what this one's about:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcBnjYv9gUY

Oh, and I do modify greatly in order to do these stretches, using chairs and supports so I don't lose my balance. I love the way she explains how the exercises effect our muscles - the infomercial on PBS is what got me to give it a try. And it's free on television.
YvetteK
YvetteK
lorrie, I have to modify. First of all, the instructor in the video uses 40 and 50 lbs weights LOL. I'm not going to use anything above 8 lb. Also, I would have to hold onto something while doing lunges and squats....I guess the whole point in watching each video the night before I do it is to know how to modify it before I attempt to do it.
Like I said, I have a bad back, with a fusion, plus I have damaged tendons and ligaments in my legs and feet, but body beast specifically builds muscle, which will aid in weight loss, which is why I wanted to do the program. Many other programs out there are mostly aerobic, and I can't do those.
Also, I'm only doing about half of each video. It's a pretty tough program, even modified, and something I just have to work up to.
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