Hardcore Fitness Maniacs April 2026

Hi,

Today I did SBF HiiT and Pilates hips & core. Hopefully it will warm up this afternoon to go for a walk.

Jolie - thank you! I am still waiting for the sleep apnea test results in 2 weeks. If the sleep study test comes back negative, that will point that the enlarged artery comes from RP. Which isn‘t good either. It‘s very rare people getting an enlarged Pulumary artery from this disease. I have to look at all the CL workouts I like, I will post them here.

Have a great day and workout.
 
I hope you all had a great Easter. I had a really nice one with my mom, brother, my niece and her fiance and my husband. This year my brother and I did the cooking. I made a lasagna and he ade homemade bread. YUM!! Such a good meal. My mom did the salad and I bought apple pie for desert. And of course we had all kinds of chocolates.

This morning I did Elevated Upper Body Strength - Chest, Tri's and Shoulders. Wow, what a great workout, I loved it. This is how it went:

Chest Press warmup: 15's/20's - 10/8 reps
Chest Press: 25's - 10 reps
Alternate Chest Press: 20's - 8 reps
Chest Press: 25's - 10 reps
Chest Flies: 20's - 10 reps
Chest Flies Pinkies In: 20's - 10 reps
Chest Flies Thumbs In: 20's - 10 reps

Close Grip Chest Press: 20's - 10 reps
1.5 Close Grip Chest Press: 20's - 6 reps
Seated Overhead Triceps Press: 25# - 10 reps
Seated Overhead Triceps Press: 25# - 8 reps
Weighted Dips: 15# - 10 reps
Weighted Dips: 15# - 10 reps
Lying Triceps Extension: 12's - 10 reps
Cross Body Extension: 12# - 10 reps each side

Standing Overhead Shoulder Press w/Isolation Hold: 5# in one hand/12# in the Press hand - 10 reps each side
Criss Cross Lateral Raise: 5's - 10 reps
4 Point lateral Raise: 5's - 5 sets (I did 4 sets, these were killer)
Thumb to Thumb Lateral Raise: 5's - 10 reps
Alternate Thumb to Thumb Raise: 5's - 10 reps
Side Leaning Lateral Raise: 5# - 10 reps each side (I did these on the ball, Cathe does them on the step)

Workout was 48 minutes, burned 149 calories (whoopee!), HR was 85/128. Can't believe the low calorie burns lately.

Great job on your workouts this weekend!!

I'm on spring break and made some soap today. The technique I tried was a bust, I am so bummed. I still hope the soap itself comes out ok. It should, I just couldn't get the type of swirl I wanted because the consistence was way too thick. :(

Have a great day everyone!
 
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Good morning,

I will do zoom dance and Pilates.

Debbie - I like Elevated Upper Body Strength - Chest, Tri's and Shoulders. We got them for free with the Elevate 2 presale. Great job.

I will be back later.
 
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Good morning,

Today I did SBF lower body with the stability ball. It was tough. I also did Pilates full body with a towel.

Where are you guys?

BBL
 
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Hello everyone. I didn't workout yesterday because I woke up with a horrible sinus headache. My head was so plugged up all day. I'm better today and have taken some decongestants.

Today I was checking out CL and wanted to do a boxing workout. Why on earth does she not have a boxing workout where you don't have to constantly be moving and everything is so fast. Geez. Kelly has spoiled me and I'm not sure it's for the better. I just cannot do that high impact stuff anymore.

Anyways, I tried CL #125 - Cardio Boxing - and did the first 12 minutes of it and then stopped. Constant jumping, really fast boxing. How does Cathe not get hurt doing all that all the time? I remember striving on these types of workout but obviously my body has changed. I just don't like them anymore.

I went to RAW and saw Kelly posted the boxing workout her and her brother Dennis did together. I'm so happy she finally put this out there, I love this workout. It is fast punching but she's not jumping around like her ass is on fire and I love that. Had a great workout.

Total workout was 44 minutes, burned 362 calories, did 3197 steps and HR was 139/164.

Belinda - Great ob on your workouts yesterday and today! What does SBF stand for? Is that Cathe? I was also wondering where everyone is at.

Have a great day everyone!!! I'm enjoying my spring break. I made another batch of soap this morning - Calamine/Aloe Vera soap. It was so fun!!
 
Debbie - sorry you had a terrible sinus headache. Those are the worth kind. I have to modify all her workouts. I can‘t remember the last time I did one of her cardio workout? If I came across a weight workout that has cardio in it (I never read what the workout is about, lol) I modify it. We are not getting any younger either. My joints hurting everywhere. That is why I go for a walk outside instead. I am not running.
 
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Sorry I have been MIA for the past 2 days, all I did was some long walks through the hills with the pup. I was so sore from Sunday's weight workout I could not do it again yesterday. :) Today I did CL All In Upper Body, one of my favorite live workouts because it is a no repeat workout that flies by quickly for days I do not want to life too heavy. I added extra exercises at the end for Shoulders, Biceps and Triceps because I want my arms looking good for summer :)

Debbie, great job on the Elevated Upper Body Strength workout, I will do that on ASAP. Allergy season is supposed to be horrible this year. I hope you feel better.

Belinda, nice job on the workouts so far this week. Do you like the compound exercise CL workouts? I do not. I like more of the traditional type of weight lifting workouts but I do not mind if she adds some cardio in there too. I use my max trainer for those portions and get the legs a good workout and some calories burned at the same time.

Have a great day.
 
Today I finally got in a workout. I did CL #408 Low Impact Cardio Legs Express 32 minutes, 185 calories, heart rate 123/151 using 12 and 15# dumbbells. I then did LMR #2 Elevated Low Impact Cardio Fusion, 32 minutes, 213 calories, heart rate 137/168. Total time 64 minutes, 398 calories. BBL
 
I have a lot of things in my calendar to go out and do this month. I am trying to get in more workouts. Monday I did a 16 minute cardio workout with Lauren. Tuesday nothing.

Debbie, nice workout today! You might try the 2023 series Gloved Up and Sweaty on the On Demand workout. Did you check out all of the kickboxing/boxing workouts? The Elevated Kickbox Fusion has some impact, but Cathe gives suggestions for Low Impact, LITE Cardio Party is a lot of fun with boxing and pretty easy on joints. It has been a favorite of mine. I have had such bad allergies and clogged head as well. We have had a lot of wind, and I am outside a lot lately.

Jolie, nice job on the walks and CL All In Upper Body.

Belinda, I modify the workouts a lot of the time. Anything that twists and turns my knees have to be changed. Good job on SBF Lower Body with Stability Ball and PIlates Full Body with a Towel.
 
Hi,

Zoom live dance classes are done. I also did SBF Mat 6. Lots of planks.

Debbie - I hope you feel better today.

Jolie - I like both compound and traditional weight training. I do prefer traditional weight training. Like you I come up with my own cardio. Great job with All In Upper Body and your walks.

Diane - I can‘t do all that twisting and turning anymore. I still get a good workout in. Great job with lauren + Gloved Up and Sweaty on the On Demand workout Plus Elevated Kickbox Fusion. I noticed in her Live workouts, Cathe gives a lot of modifications, at least the once’s I did.

Waving Hi to everyone that checks in after me.
 
Today I did LMR 2 Elevated Upper Body, 49 minutes, heart rate 90/114, 142 calories. I followed it with Senior Shape with Lauren Pilates workout for Posture (osteoporosis friendly), 27 minutes, 67 calories. Total time 78 minutes, 209 calories.

Belinda, good job on the zoom live dance classes and SBF Mat 6. I have a hard time with a lot of planks with my shoulders and rib pain issues. I did the moves today on hands and planks but cut some of it short and dropped to knees. It is not that it is hard, it is dreading the pain that may come later. Cathe does tend to give modifications for moves more than she used to. I usually can come up with something on my own that works and still have a good workout.
 
So no workouts for me yesterday and today. Yesterday I went to see my step mom and spent the day with her. However, ever since I did that stupid boxing workout from CL, my left hip has felt like it is dislocated. It feels ok now, but I'm not taking any chances on working out today. Yesterday evening I was in so much pain, it was crazy. I need to go stretch my hips this morning and hopefully I will be ok. Riding in my car for 3 hours yesterday about killed me too. That was awful.

Diane - I will check out those boxing workouts you mentioned. I'm just so frustrated because EVERY time I do a Cathe workout like the one I did I get injured. I really need to just do low impact moves. I also think my hips need stretching really bad. I've had this before and it's because I neglect the hip stretching, I'm going into my workout room in a minute to do just that.

Great job with your workouts everyone!!! Have a great weekend!
 
Hi,

Busy day. Got up early to do with yoga with DD. I also did SBF Cardio Barre 2 plus Pilates Pelvic Floor Connection.

I had a Orthodontist appointment, we also picked up our car from the car repair. We got stuck in traffic. We got home late I am beat.

Diane - Great job on LMR 2 Elevated Upper Body+ Senior Shape with Lauren Pilates workout for Posture (osteoporosis friendly. Have you tried doing elevated push ups on the step or a wall? I do some on the floor, when my shoulder starts hurting I move to the step. It takes the pressure out of my shoulder. Or do another exercise if it borders your ribs. I also come up with my own if an exercise hurts.

Debbie - I used to skip stretching my hips. Now I make it a priority. I couldn‘t lift up my leg of the floor, my hip/hamstring was so tight. I still have limitations/some pain, nothing what I went through a few weeks ago. I hope the stretching helped.

Good night.
 
The past two days have been long dog walks; the weather is so beautiful I took full advantage of it because we have rain tomorrow. Today my internet was spotty, I used a DVD workout instead. I did Cathe's STS Meso 1 Disc #1 Chest, Shoulders and Biceps. Boy oh boy was that a good workout. I increased my weights since the last time I did the workout, and I got a great pump today. Since taking time off of lifting weights, I cannot believe how fast my strength has come back and I can lift even heavier than before. Sometimes an extended break from weightlifting can be an advantage I see now. I am no longer sore like I pulled a muscle, just sore from lifting heavy weights. Tomorrow I will try to do Disc #3 Back and Triceps. Next weekend I move my mom into assisted living and that will free up so time for my workouts the next few months and going on a well-deserved vacation.

Great job on the workouts everyone.

Debbie, when I go back to kickboxing, I always have to stretch for a long time prior to the workout as well as after the workout. You might have week muscles that are rarely used and kicking made them sore. It happens to me every time and eventually I gain strength in those areas and I no longer have an issue.

Have a great Saturday. Taking my mom shopping for new stuff to put in her apartment.
 
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Hi,

My son/DIL are here to visit for a few days. We all went for over 3 mile walk. I also did SBF UB/core & Stretch.

Jolie - great job with M1D1. Have fun shopping with your mom.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone.
 
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Yesterday I did LMR Functional mobility Timesaver warm up and Low Impact Cardio, 20 minutes, 115 calories, heart rate 119/151 and Lauren SS Cardio and Strength Hiit joint friendly 37 minutes, heart rate 135/172, 236 calories. Total time 57 minutes, 351 calories.

Debbie, I hope that your hip feels better. I have been doing a lot of mobility and stretching for my hips. My right side gets painful along with the hip flexor being really tight. Sometimes sciatica can be the problem. My husband has a pinched nerve in the hip. It is doing better with time and movement which he could hardly do at first. I always found the boxing, jacks, and ground and pound made me hurt a lot.

Jolie, good job on the walks and STS Meso 1 disc 1. Descent rests for recovery doe really help to get stronger the next time.

Blinda, that is nice that you got to go for a walk with your son and dil. Good job on SBF Upper COre and Stretch.
 
Hi all. I think I'll be taking the week off from all workouts. I have an intensely bad pinched nerve and unless I'm on tons of Aleve and IBUprofin, I cannot function. It triggers when I sit in my car or my DH's car. When I get out I can hardly move and the pain is so bad I can't even believe it. I am taking sciatica supplements which is helping. Once the Aleve and IBUprofin wears off I am in immense pain. I'm praying I can get to work ok and then back home without being in pain.

Anyways, just wanted to let you all know. Please say a prayer for me.
 
Debbie, I am so sorry that you tweaked your hip! It will get better soon; this too shall pass. Did you try icing it? Inflammation on the nerve is usually the culprit so try to get it down with icing a few times per day. Enjoy your rest week you deserve it. Hasn't it been a long time since you took any time off from lifting weights? Your body needs more rest as we age, so I am told :(

Today it is pouring rain and got in an awesome lift session. I did Cathe's STS Meso 1 Disc #2 Back and Triceps and loved the workout. I am so strong now that I took so much time off and all of my muscle definition is coming back quickly too. Yay for me! I used my cable machine for a lot of the exercises for Back, wide grip pull downs, narrow grip pull downs, 1 arm rows of all types, pullovers and Triceps pull downs. I like using cable because I tend to get less injuries than when I use free weights that are heavy. I also used my Max Trainer at the end to burn out my legs on manual mode for 4 minutes, I thought I would die! :)

Nice job on the workouts yesterday to everyone who got on in! Tomorrow I will start using my TM more in the afternoon because I want to lose 4 pounds before my Birthday in early June. I will watch my tennis matches and walk at the same time. I want to do at least 2 miles uphill in the pm after walking the pup. I hope I can stick to it, I really want to lean out for the summer.

Happy Sunday everyone.
 
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