tricia
Cathlete
Hi Cathe,
I have recently renewed my commitment to myself after a 1 1/2 yr (!) hiatus (of doing no real working out) - Prior to that I did STS while getting in shape for my sister's wedding. After the wedding, I lost my focus - no real goal to shoot for, you know?
One thing I noticed was that although I got myself into incredible shape, I bulked up instead of becoming slim and trim. I realize that's partly just my body type - but I'd like to lose some excess weight and go down about 2 sizes in clothing. With that said, I am just not sure of a rotation/workout series to use to achieve my goals. I loved the way STS made me feel - I just don't want to bulk up. (I really took the 1RM to heart, btw, and lifted as heavy as I could.)
I'm wondering what a good rotation would be and I'm wondering if you would recommend your recent LIS rotation for what I am trying to do? Or perhaps something else, like the STS cardio/total body rotation I've seen posted.
I am hoping to slim down (cardio, cardio, cardio!) as well as tone overall, especially in my arms and midsection. My legs especially tend to bulk, so I want to minimize that. I'm just not sure if doing something like Butts and Guts is more or less beneficial for my body type?
I would love the input of anyone here - as Cathe says, you're an educated crowd! (And I know eating well is a huge component, my DH has that covered!)
PS - I have a few new target dates for this year to use as incentive: Family getting together at Easter, hopefully a beach vacation in late July, and in October - my 40th birthday!! Would love to look better than I ever have on that day.
I have recently renewed my commitment to myself after a 1 1/2 yr (!) hiatus (of doing no real working out) - Prior to that I did STS while getting in shape for my sister's wedding. After the wedding, I lost my focus - no real goal to shoot for, you know?
One thing I noticed was that although I got myself into incredible shape, I bulked up instead of becoming slim and trim. I realize that's partly just my body type - but I'd like to lose some excess weight and go down about 2 sizes in clothing. With that said, I am just not sure of a rotation/workout series to use to achieve my goals. I loved the way STS made me feel - I just don't want to bulk up. (I really took the 1RM to heart, btw, and lifted as heavy as I could.)
I'm wondering what a good rotation would be and I'm wondering if you would recommend your recent LIS rotation for what I am trying to do? Or perhaps something else, like the STS cardio/total body rotation I've seen posted.
I am hoping to slim down (cardio, cardio, cardio!) as well as tone overall, especially in my arms and midsection. My legs especially tend to bulk, so I want to minimize that. I'm just not sure if doing something like Butts and Guts is more or less beneficial for my body type?
I would love the input of anyone here - as Cathe says, you're an educated crowd! (And I know eating well is a huge component, my DH has that covered!)
PS - I have a few new target dates for this year to use as incentive: Family getting together at Easter, hopefully a beach vacation in late July, and in October - my 40th birthday!! Would love to look better than I ever have on that day.