LMR2E --- All reviews Cardio, weights, mobility, flexibility and Core

[FitSaxe]

Elevated LMR#2 Lower Body compound review

I did this one today for a second time. This workout meet the purpose of the series. It does tackle muscle imbalances, flexibility, stability, coordination, mobility etc.... I love the warm up a lot. What I like the most in the warm up is deadlift combined to shoulder rolls. Genius! Thank you...

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1. LMR2E Lower body

I did this one today for a second time.

This workout meet the purpose of the series. It does tackle muscle imbalances, flexibility, stability, coordination, mobility etc....

I love the warm up a lot. What I like the most in the warm up is deadlift combined to shoulder rolls. Genius! Thank you Cathe
It was a thourough warm up great to prepare the body for what was coming. A lot of content , as I love and expect in a lower body workout.
Overall, I have enjoyed a fresh workout made of progressions which concist of combination of traditional exercices.
Traditional complexe : deadlift, lunges and squat.

Rep range are 10, 12,16, 32 and 40. Yeah Yes It was good to reminisce 32 reps repeater.
That reminded how sweet high-volume rep range can be.endurance/hypertrophy.

Thank you cathe for sneaking in the running man after the push dip.
That felt like a sneaky superset. I was not expecting such sweet surprise.

I love the combination of complexe exercices. Especially deadlift alternating into racked sumo squat.
Deadlift with alternating rear lunge. Has anyone quoted compound is boring?
These combinations bring variety and FUN.

Calves raise....I am speechless lol. LOVED IT What I would say is it feels great to be nudged by the knowledge of my own body awareness while fixing and burning.
Burning at the right muscle. Not in my shoulders cause it was not shoulder day. Wow

Next is Upper body. I am already looking forward to those band moves during the warm up.

Enjoy your set everyone
Take care

 

[FitSaxe]

2. LMR2E Barre bootcamp

I did this one today. Here below are my thoughts:

• Is the workout a bootcamp? No IMHO. It did not feel a bootcamp to me. Not a deal breaker though.
• Does the workout focus on endurance? Yes. concentric, eccentric/negative, isometric moves are offered.
• Does the workout meet the purpose of the series? Yes, at some point combination moves were more challenging because they combined isometrics moves, pulses, stability, flexibility and coordination. several fitness component challenged at the same time. Balance was also challenged.
• Will I use this workout again, yes during a 1 week or 2 weeks barre rotation.
• What do I specifically like? The warm up, band portion and the focus on tiny muscles.

 

[FitSaxe]

3. LMR2E Hiit Fusion

I did this one today. it is a short workout but I felt great and added mobility:

• Does the workout meet the purpose of raising the heart rate? Yes it did. Cathe catered for both high and low impact. Each exerciser can opt for his/her own impact. I loved the content and opted for some jump to satisfy my own desire.
• Does the workout meet the purpose of the series? Yes, the moves executed with the dumbbell, one dumbbell target core/stabiliser working unilaterally. One of the purpose of the series is to identify imbalances and fix them. Yes. Cathe has done a great job selecting the content. several fitness component challenged at the same time. Balance was also challenged.
• What do I specifically like? The snowboards, fred astaire and Woodchop moves. I loved the tempo variation. I like this workout.

 

[FitSaxe]

4. LMR2E Mobility

This one is a fitness component I need and desire to develop! It is a goal and I am looking forward to revisiting this workout. I loved this workout from the warm up to the stretch. I like the music too. I do not usually pay attention to the music. Lunge/Squat/scarecrow combo this move felt challenging! balance, flexibility, coordination while holding a isometric stance. Functionality meet strength!

This workout is not a beginner one. There are many progression and there are some total body weight sprinkled in. Definitely a must have for anyone aiming to move with fluidity. Very happy to own this one!

 

[FitSaxe]

5. LMR2E Upper body

This is in my opinion the gem of the series. it is the la crème de la crème. I like the warm up. Agressive warm up to correct and keep the bossy posture/athletic Let's use/work it so we can keep it during old age

• Does the workout meet the purpose of the series ? Yes, there are some PT moves to correct the posture during the warm up. PT moves but a lot of fun executing them. I liked the music
• Does the workout focus on Strength ? Yes. concentric, eccentric/negative, isometric moves are offered. Strength is not just about the number of the weight load, the duration of tension kept during isometric move is also part of the strength....#just saying.
• Does the workout meet the purpose of the series? Yes, functional training and strength.
• Will I use this workout again, yes a lot!!
• What do I specifically like? The warm up, Cathe has been really creative and 3 compound moves combined made my brain think. Today my brain ( was on top form --- grateful) This made the pump session even more enjoyable.Back fly/curl press/knee lift, Front raise with circle curls..... have challenged balance, coordination, stability and strength..... Cathe has sprinkled in some negative lol Those 3 to 1 and 1 to 3 during Bench press. Cathe did say there was nothing fancy but wait, we know she did not promise there was not going to be any bonus lol

I am in love with the push and pull complex --- Anterior and posterior chain. Please revisit it. In a traditional way one would go heavier but yeah, strength/fitness is not just about the weight selection. knee lifted,3 moves combined there is a lot going on. more than two fitness component challenged.

I love when Cathe surprise us sneaking in some negatives Has anyone quoted "being bored by the same TRADITIONAL ole ole?" Thank you Cathe for bringing FUN.

Side note : So far I managed to lift heavier than advised. At some point lifting a tooth pick load painful on one of my shoulder. I am grateful those days are gone. After a lot of hard fixing!

Take care everyone

 

[FitSaxe]

6. LMR2E Total body
This workout is a metabolic strength workout.The strength challenge is mainly on the combination of compound moves, eccentric/negative and isometric technique. The rest period is relatively long enough to select moderate to heavy load while keeping up with pace.

This workout challenges stabilisers and core

The workout meet the purpose of the series because it challenges balance, coordination and stability. It is great for identifying muscles imbalances and fixing them. Example : standing and kneeling windmill is a great move to correct shoulder --- hips compensation. I love CLOSE GRIP / CHEST PRESS COMBO, this move progression is challenging, especially while alternatively extending legs. This is great for core. This is an opportunity to move unilaterally. I wish Cathe added unilateral chest press while extending legs asymetrically Hopefully next time. KNEELING SINGLE ARM ARNOLD PRESS is another move for anyone willing to fix shoulder imbalances and gain strength. Overall this workout meet the purpose of the series. I liked it.

Take care everyone