I've just downloaded the workout, which took about a minute, and I've had a quick view of the workout. On first impressions, it looks really good and I'm looking forward to trying it tomorrow. There's instructional and demo (while you collect your weight selection) just before a move is introduced, making weight choice easier to navigate. The ab work looks fab and the stretch at the end is definitely what I need. Looking forward to trying this one tomorrow and I'm definitely glad I've switched to downloads...I just wish I'd done so years ago.
LMR2 Download#1
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Lauras.in.bsl
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Runs about 40 minutes with steady, straightforward pacing. Features interesting compound movements using only heavy dumbbells. At first glance, it seems efficient without overkill, and totally doable without dread, and I'm actually kinda sorta looking forward to doing it tomorrow! 
vivbc
Cathlete
Same here. It downloaded quickly, and I made my workout sheet, so ready to go.Runs about 40 minutes with steady, straightforward pacing. Features interesting compound movements using only heavy dumbbells. At first glance, it seems efficient without overkill, and totally doable without dread, and I'm actually kinda sorta looking forward to doing it tomorrow!
Kellyro77
Cathlete
I'm on my rest week this week, and if I didn't have a full day already tomorrow, I'd be doing this. Alas, it'll have to wait until next week, but it looks super fun and like my muscles are going to get properly toasted.
I was thinking, if anything, I bet my grip's going to get tested pretty good with some of those compound moves - holding the weights for quite a while as you continually flow with upper/lower body moves for multiple sets.
I was thinking, if anything, I bet my grip's going to get tested pretty good with some of those compound moves - holding the weights for quite a while as you continually flow with upper/lower body moves for multiple sets.
Cathe Friedrich
Administrator
Enjoy your workout tomorrow
nckfitheart2009
Cathlete
I downloaded the file and it didn't take long. Then I converted using a software because I am not a IOS user .
Then I watched the content. 40 minutes of solide compound workout in a metabolic format. The challenge is to keep up the breathing throughout the process and gripping moderate/ heavy weight. The line up consiste of compound exercise with combos in between. The rep range is 10 with few exceptions for 16. There is no rest a part from a break after first 20 minutes. This met is not a high rep which makes the difference compared to most metabolic workout in Cathe collection.
Ready to tackle this beast in few hours
Then I watched the content. 40 minutes of solide compound workout in a metabolic format. The challenge is to keep up the breathing throughout the process and gripping moderate/ heavy weight. The line up consiste of compound exercise with combos in between. The rep range is 10 with few exceptions for 16. There is no rest a part from a break after first 20 minutes. This met is not a high rep which makes the difference compared to most metabolic workout in Cathe collection.
Ready to tackle this beast in few hours
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nckfitheart2009
Cathlete
I did this workout few hours ago for the first time. I can go heavier next time on most exercices.
I was fine with the burpee combo and I am happy with that.
Overall, like this met and will revisit often.
I was fine with the burpee combo and I am happy with that.
Overall, like this met and will revisit often.
Kellyro77
Cathlete
I did this workout today after all. Turned out I had time to fit it in. I had issues streaming it via AirPlay to my TV, so had to connect through an HDMI cable via my iPhone to get it to work.
The workout itself felt nice and thorough. As someone else mentioned, it didn't feel like "too much" or "not enough", so long as I chose appropriately challenging weights. I actually went a little lighter than Cathe on a few of the exercises because I just wasn't sure about them, but once I've done the workout a couple more times, I'll be more confident with my weight selections and go heavier.
It kept a good pace - she kept the moves themselves fairly slow an manageable - important to me since we're hefting heavy weights. While the reps were slow, her breaks between exercises were very brief, so it kept my heart rate up at a decent level pretty much the whole way through.
I was right in that at least with the combo dead lift/shrug/calf raise, my grip was staring to give out.
I was pleasantly surprised that the burpees weren't as scary as I at first thought, though I went pretty light as I just wasn't sure how they'd feel.
Really nice all-around total body workout. Nothing feels overdone and had me wishing "is this over yet?". That said, I worked up a pretty good sweat.
Looking forward to what the next heavy bonus workout is going to be.
The workout itself felt nice and thorough. As someone else mentioned, it didn't feel like "too much" or "not enough", so long as I chose appropriately challenging weights. I actually went a little lighter than Cathe on a few of the exercises because I just wasn't sure about them, but once I've done the workout a couple more times, I'll be more confident with my weight selections and go heavier.
It kept a good pace - she kept the moves themselves fairly slow an manageable - important to me since we're hefting heavy weights. While the reps were slow, her breaks between exercises were very brief, so it kept my heart rate up at a decent level pretty much the whole way through.
I was right in that at least with the combo dead lift/shrug/calf raise, my grip was staring to give out.
I was pleasantly surprised that the burpees weren't as scary as I at first thought, though I went pretty light as I just wasn't sure how they'd feel.
Really nice all-around total body workout. Nothing feels overdone and had me wishing "is this over yet?". That said, I worked up a pretty good sweat.
Looking forward to what the next heavy bonus workout is going to be.
Debinmi
Cathlete
@Kellyro77- thanks for the detailed review. Sounds like a worthwhile workout! Maybe the grip-thingys we got for STS2.0 might be helpful in the deadlift combo if you go heavier next time.
FiddleFit
Cathlete
Just did this one today - it's fabulous! I've just finished an STS/STS2/LMR 12-week rotation (made it up myself) and was kind of dreading going back to faster paced weight workouts. This one was great, though! The pacing is really nice, and allows for heavier weights to be used. I also appreciate that it clocks in at 40 minutes. Great job, Cathe! I'm looking forward to the rest of these bonus workouts, and the Elevated series in general.
nckfitheart2009
Cathlete
@Kellyro77 wow you could not wait to complete your rest week. Seems like the urge of discovering the bonus workout took over the principle about recovery , just teasing
It feels great to execute those burpees slowly. Cathe cueing about using back strength is great. I am glad she did it for everyone despite beginners are the one needing this form pointer the most.
I love all combos not just the wide stance - burpees bicep curl.
40 minutes..... Hmmm I believe I will be asking for a longer workout once I have revisited this workout twice. Hoping for similar, workout in the same rep range. More variety.
Still 3 bonuses to discover
@Kellyro77 thank sharing your thoughts.
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Cathe Friedrich
Administrator
That’s awesome to hear
nckfitheart2009
Cathlete
Here is the content for anyone in need of the worksheet
Equipment : various dumbbells and mat
Equipment : various dumbbells and mat
| BONUS LMR2 2025 | |||||
| Exercises | Equipment Used | Date: | Date: | Date: | Date: |
| Warm Up | |||||
| 10 reps metabolic | |||||
| Sumo Squat arnold press | 8 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Close grip sumo squat | 25 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Triple deadrow traditional, suppinated, traditional | 20 lb Dumbbell | ||||
| Squats #2 | 25 30lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Front Squats | 25 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Front Squats triceps extension | 20 lb Dumbbell | ||||
| Deadlift | 30 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Sumo Squat + Front raise | 30 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Rear Lunge, front raise, V raise and Thumb raise 1.5 count | 5 or 8 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Alternating touch down lunge | 25 30 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Deadlift, shrug and calf raise | 25 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Wide stance Burpes/Bicep curl | 12 15 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Alt rear lunge, oblique twist and overhead press | 20 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Lying crossbody kickback | 12 15 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Bench press | 25 30 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Sit up + knee bend | no weight | ||||
| Push up | no weight | ||||
| Sit up into boat pose | no weight | ||||
| Pull overs | 25 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Sideplank thread the needles | 5 lb Dumbbells | ||||
| Weighted crunches plus hold | no weight | ||||
| Cool down | no weight | ||||
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Debinmi
Cathlete
nckfitheart2009
Cathlete
You are welcome
Are you still on the fence for LMR2,Hope you take the plunge and join the release fun.
The bonus is great quality. literally same as the actual workout.
The cast are not made up but everyone looked good
Side note : IT IS ok to have some make up for the filming. There is no harm wanting to look its best.
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