This sums it up for me too.
Questions for Lift, Move & Restore 2 Elevated - Questions??
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I also like LMR and the level of intensity. I agree some of the workouts are a bit easier than expected but there are some moves in the bonus workouts that I either really struggle with or can't do at all, e.g. the single leg roll up and tap downs in the Core bonus. I also find a lot of the Mobility and Yoga style workouts really get me in my wrists. I've been doing a lot of sanding and painting work on my house recently and my hands have been quite sore, so I've appreciated the lighter weight work in these workouts.Well, I guess I am the “oddball” here,, but personally I was satisfied with LMR and
it’s intensity
above, low impact….as far as how heavy the weights will be or not be, I will use the
weights I want & not care a bit…Cathe said something in a recent Live that has stuck
with me…”You do you & I’ll do me!” With aging, back, hip, knee flareups, more often
than I like, I know what I can & cannot do, modify if I need to and enjoy it most of the
time.
Lannette
Cathlete
I’m not sure that this will make sense. I don’t actually see LMR as a system that I need to make more difficult. I’m not saying that anyone doesn’t have a right to a different opinion so I hope you’ll allow me to express mine.
For me Functional Fitness is more of a different Exercise Genre all together so I don’t personally try to make it anything but a Functional Exercise System. I wouldn’t try to make Cardio into Heavy Weight Training or make Heavy Weight Training into Cardio. I allow whichever Genre I’m working do what it’s designed to do. To me, Functional Fitness is different than those genres.
I’ve seen less educated and experienced YouTube instructors make Functional Fitness Exercises like Mobility killer tough. They speed them up, they add in endless planks and push up variations and IMHO totally miss the mark.
LMR has been pretty transformational for me but I did Cathe’s 8 week Rotation as written. I also did the LMR/Lite 4 Week Rotation, though I did use Pre-mixes and add Barre to week 4. Tomorrow I begin LMR/ICE. I’m looking for additional strength, endurance, mobility and better dynamic balance.
My current avatar is my 12 week after that shows how my 69 year old glutes lifted, abs flattened and thighs thinned down. (2 pants sizes down.) Many people say that they don’t look for aesthetic results but these aesthetics are actually side effects of the strength, balance and an improvement in my alignment related previous injuries that were my primary goals. I can now stand on one leg, then the other while putting on a pair of NoGA pants or skinny jeans. No holding on at all.
I’d be curious to know how many people who feel LMR is too easy actually completed one of Cathe’s rotations.
For me Functional Fitness is more of a different Exercise Genre all together so I don’t personally try to make it anything but a Functional Exercise System. I wouldn’t try to make Cardio into Heavy Weight Training or make Heavy Weight Training into Cardio. I allow whichever Genre I’m working do what it’s designed to do. To me, Functional Fitness is different than those genres.
I’ve seen less educated and experienced YouTube instructors make Functional Fitness Exercises like Mobility killer tough. They speed them up, they add in endless planks and push up variations and IMHO totally miss the mark.
LMR has been pretty transformational for me but I did Cathe’s 8 week Rotation as written. I also did the LMR/Lite 4 Week Rotation, though I did use Pre-mixes and add Barre to week 4. Tomorrow I begin LMR/ICE. I’m looking for additional strength, endurance, mobility and better dynamic balance.
My current avatar is my 12 week after that shows how my 69 year old glutes lifted, abs flattened and thighs thinned down. (2 pants sizes down.) Many people say that they don’t look for aesthetic results but these aesthetics are actually side effects of the strength, balance and an improvement in my alignment related previous injuries that were my primary goals. I can now stand on one leg, then the other while putting on a pair of NoGA pants or skinny jeans. No holding on at all.
I’d be curious to know how many people who feel LMR is too easy actually completed one of Cathe’s rotations.
whoops, I forgot about my wrists! Same here…
nickisteen
Cathlete
I've enjoyed the LMR series for lighter workouts or when I have a body part that hurts, and I want to take it easy.
I'm hoping the new series will have more intensity!!
I'm hoping the new series will have more intensity!!
I think in LMR, the instruction & explanations took longer than necessary, but then again,
maybe not for a brand new exerciser, & Cathe does try to cater to any & all. I think the
weighted workouts in the series were fun & as far as the others, ex: mobility, Pilates,
yoga, some of the stuff I liked & some I skip over…personally, I didn’t care for the core
workout, as a whole, & have noticed that so many liked it, so, yes, different strokes
for different folks.. I know I am overjoyed when I can do an exercise exactly the way
she’s doing it. And I did appreciate shorter reps… I’d rather do 8-12 good, than 18-24
getting sloppy as I go.
maybe not for a brand new exerciser, & Cathe does try to cater to any & all. I think the
weighted workouts in the series were fun & as far as the others, ex: mobility, Pilates,
yoga, some of the stuff I liked & some I skip over…personally, I didn’t care for the core
workout, as a whole, & have noticed that so many liked it, so, yes, different strokes
for different folks.
. I know I am overjoyed when I can do an exercise exactly the wayshe’s doing it. And I did appreciate shorter reps… I’d rather do 8-12 good, than 18-24
getting sloppy as I go.
Lannette
Cathlete
That’s a shame but I understand.
FitSaxe
Cathlete
I too enjoyed LMR series. I tried it just matching crew and cathe weight and I was fine. The balance, coordination working unilaterally did definetely add a challenge. I truly thought hmm hoped Cathe released such workout earlier. I needed it when I had an injury on my left shoulder. At that point I did found physiotherapy really boring and just wanted my workout. It was mentally draining to put my weight load to rest for a while! All this is just to to sum up: LMR has it's own purpose and place.
That being said I am among those who just buy any cathe offering I am happy with that!
Cathe is known for being INTENSE. Yes, that is what some of us are accustomed to and aging will not change that! Bring it on!#INTENSITY
First, I’m gonna say that I have a use for LMR at this time and I’m this |--| close to preordering LMR Elevate. However, I think LMR is easy to outgrow especially if there are no health issues. I don’t think there is much of a challenge for the physically fit moderate to advance exerciser to inspire repeated use of this series. In my experience a beginner modifying to an advanced level workout or an advanced modifying to a beginner level workout doesn’t really offer the same experience (d/t pace, reps & in some cases the exercise). It can be done, It is just more enjoyable (& safer) to use a workout that meets the appropriate challenge. So I understand the request for additional information about LMR Elevate. Also, if someone preorders & downloads the weight workouts it’s possible it would exclude any option to cancel later since they already accepted partial receipt of the product.
Now, I felt a bit differently than what other people have already stated. The challenge for me fell short not with the lift part as I didn’t expect heavy lifting in this type of workout. I expected the challenge to come from the functional & balance work. I think using a lighter weight while doing this type of workout makes it safer while still developing strength if the challenge is in the exercise. But I don’t think there was enough functional and balance work in the workouts. I also felt there were missed opportunities to utilize some of the equipment a little more (like the balls & the balance discs).
So I guess what I would like to see in the series is something I could grow into and reach for over time. I’d like to see more challenging functional cardio & strength based workouts, traditional moderate-advanced weight training workouts and restorative workouts that will all work together in a rotation that I could come back to time and again.
Now, I felt a bit differently than what other people have already stated. The challenge for me fell short not with the lift part as I didn’t expect heavy lifting in this type of workout. I expected the challenge to come from the functional & balance work. I think using a lighter weight while doing this type of workout makes it safer while still developing strength if the challenge is in the exercise. But I don’t think there was enough functional and balance work in the workouts. I also felt there were missed opportunities to utilize some of the equipment a little more (like the balls & the balance discs).
So I guess what I would like to see in the series is something I could grow into and reach for over time. I’d like to see more challenging functional cardio & strength based workouts, traditional moderate-advanced weight training workouts and restorative workouts that will all work together in a rotation that I could come back to time and again.
vivbc
Cathlete
LMR was the 1st series I purchased, and did not use in a rotation on receiving. I did it for a week, maybe 10 days, and went back to more demanding routines. I would have liked more time before having to decide if I want LMR2. Many people must love it, but I haven’t found it fits into my rotations. I haven’t decided what to do. I might get it for the cardio and weights, might buy a few Lives instead.
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Well, I am at a 50/50 point, 50% keeping preorder & 50% Chance I’ll cancel somewhere
along the process. I, too, wish the preorder time was longer, at least until more information would be given. Didn’t want to miss out on the good pricing, but still on the
fence what exactly “elevated” means in relation to the original LMR.
along the process. I, too, wish the preorder time was longer, at least until more information would be given. Didn’t want to miss out on the good pricing, but still on the
fence what exactly “elevated” means in relation to the original LMR.
I've noticed in alot of the recent Live workouts, on some exercises, Cathe will show different "levels" or
modifications, like an easier option, an immediate option & then more advanced, not taking alot of time
to explain them so to speak, but showing the 2 or 3 different options to choose from. Maybe that is
something she will be doing in LMR2, so each exerciser can choose their option based on what they can
currently do and the options are there to work up to. I know I appreciate that.
modifications, like an easier option, an immediate option & then more advanced, not taking alot of time
to explain them so to speak, but showing the 2 or 3 different options to choose from. Maybe that is
something she will be doing in LMR2, so each exerciser can choose their option based on what they can
currently do and the options are there to work up to. I know I appreciate that.
Exactly! I think so many that have posted their thoughts are hoping for a real "more advanced" seriesI'm just asking for clarification so there's no surprises and no disappointment. I don't think that's too much to ask.
which is fine ....but if that's the direction, I would like clarification on exactly how much more advanced
and what that means.
FitSaxe
Cathlete
I totally share this above.
Kellyro77
Cathlete
This for sure! I was also expecting those balance discs to show up EVERYWHERE - not just in bonuses. The Barre workout was the only one that incorporated them, too. But was hoping they'd have been thrown in with the other workouts, too.
Kellyro77
Cathlete
One other thought here - I guess when I see a series released, I imagine that they're designed to be stand-alone, as in maybe this is the only series of workouts anyone has, period. As a standalone series, LMR fits the bill for novice exercisers, absolutely.
If you're an experienced exerciser and new to Cathe, though, I suspect you'd be a bit disappointed with the series if the intent was to rely on just the workouts in that series to maintain and improve your fitness level.
What I will say is if you stick with this series, I do think you have a good chance to improve your mobility and balance, yes. But not maintain and improve muscle mass and cardiovascular capabilities.
If you're an experienced exerciser and new to Cathe, though, I suspect you'd be a bit disappointed with the series if the intent was to rely on just the workouts in that series to maintain and improve your fitness level.
What I will say is if you stick with this series, I do think you have a good chance to improve your mobility and balance, yes. But not maintain and improve muscle mass and cardiovascular capabilities.
Not the black sheep. Ha ha. I’m on the same page with you.I hope that's the case & I wish she'd come on here and tell us or respond in her newsletter! That would be great!
I questioned the 1st series as to how I would use them. And for me, it is not a stand-alone series .. it's add-ons, bonuses, recovery days/weeks - it is not something for which I can do a month-long(er) rotation unless I'm coming back from a break, an injury or illness & for which I'm grateful to have them! And maybe I'll use them regularly in my 70's, 80's & 90's if I'm around that long. But do I want or need another similiar series so quickly after the first? A 40 minute workout is a long add-on!
If Cathe would just say as she has in the past "this is for the beginner actively aging, or advanced beginner actively ager, or intermediate ager, or for my advanced" that would be helpful. Yes, I know many Cathletes will purchase everything Cathe produces & find a reason to love it & praise it, & never question her. I guess I'm one of the "odd-ball black sheep" in this ,
I'm just asking for clarification so there's no surprises and no disappointment. I don't think that's too much to ask.
FitSaxe
Cathlete
i agree on this. As I previously posted, it all depend on the goal set.
if the goal is just mobility, balance yes the workout is relevant for the goal pursued. Expecting to gain strength from solely this series is a waste of time and energy/ irrelevant. At least in my opnion.
That being said revisiting LMR after a STS 2.0 is, in my opinion, a great twist increasing the weight load.
I would like to see the balance discs used in some standing abs exercises…meaning
holding one doing oblique twists, with & without knee lifts, drivers, circumference circles (they work great on this), chops, overhead side bends, etc. A disc does have a little
weight to it, I think just enough to give you a good range of motion.
holding one doing oblique twists, with & without knee lifts, drivers, circumference circles (they work great on this), chops, overhead side bends, etc. A disc does have a little
weight to it, I think just enough to give you a good range of motion.
DeannaTS
Cathlete
Ah...I see what you're saying. Not asking for details, just wanting a little more general clarification. I agree! I wouldn't do a full rotation with LMR. So, it would be good to know just how much more elevated the 2nd series will be.I hope that's the case & I wish she'd come on here and tell us or respond in her newsletter! That would be great!
I questioned the 1st series as to how I would use them. And for me, it is not a stand-alone series .. it's add-ons, bonuses, recovery days/weeks - it is not something for which I can do a month-long(er) rotation unless I'm coming back from a break, an injury or illness & for which I'm grateful to have them! And maybe I'll use them regularly in my 70's, 80's & 90's if I'm around that long. But do I want or need another similiar series so quickly after the first? A 40 minute workout is a long add-on!
If Cathe would just say as she has in the past "this is for the beginner actively aging, or advanced beginner actively ager, or intermediate ager, or for my advanced" that would be helpful. Yes, I know many Cathletes will purchase everything Cathe produces & find a reason to love it & praise it, & never question her. I guess I'm one of the "odd-ball black sheep" in this ,
I'm just asking for clarification so there's no surprises and no disappointment. I don't think that's too much to ask.