Riding the X-Train into Summer! Join me! ❤

[firmgrrrl]

Still at it kids! Although today's workout was cancelled due to a pulled back! I have been adding some Peloton workouts to the rotation and I used a bike my father in law gave me (like, a nice spin bike!) But I think I was peddling weird and favoring my right leg, so my right side ended up being pulled!
. I should be good for tomorrow. I must say I'm really having some fun with Super Cuts! Although, I did the extreme mix with Core 2 and I wanted to die! Haha! That is not for the faint of heart! So Legs premix 3 it is for tomorrow!

 

[Jane Power-Grimm]

today's workout was cancelled due to a pulled back!

So sorry to hear about your back, Penny. Hopefully you're 'back' at it soon. No justice in getting injured when you are working so HARD to stay healthy and fit.

having some fun with Super Cuts! Although, I did the extreme mix with Core 2 and I wanted to die!

WHOA!!! I am just going to have to give that a try when Super Cuts comes up in the rotation (I think that is next week for me).

how motivating ... I used heavier weights than I did that week and it felt good ... really helps with motivation to see results in a month! Yesterday was Cardio Leg Blast again - seemed harder but then I just did it on Friday so not much time between workouts, but then again, it is one of the more difficult ones for me in terms of cardio.

Totally agree, Debinmi! I find XTrain to really bring on results in both cardio and strength, and in so little time! Glad you're finding the same. And YES, Cardio Leg Blast is wickedly tough! (Gasp! ). That's on my schedule for today in week 4 and so am only combining it with a walk and some stretching. Sweat fest here I come!

 

[firmgrrrl]

Hey ladies! Everyone sounds like they're cruising right along! So I believe I am in week 8 (2 months! Holy cow!). I must say, I'm starting to get tired of seeing the same outfits again and again...and I think I have all of Cathe's lines memorized! Haha! But once I start something I finish it, so here we are! I'm still doing well, but pretty much hitting a plateau as far as strength is concerned, which is okay by me. Trying to change out the cardio def helps.
So...I'm already planning on my next rotation. What do you girls think after this? I was planning on beginning Cathe's new series, but that doesn't seem like it's going to happen, so I'm thinking either RWH or ICE. Have either of you done these rotations? I'm kinda leaning towards ICE bc I just feel like I need a break from intensity...but then I think I'm not getting up early and going to work, and I'm not stressed out at all, so maybe I should take advantage of this and go for the intensity of RWH. Oh, I just don't know!!! Help me!! Haha!

 

[Jane Power-Grimm]

I'm thinking either RWH or ICE. Have either of you done these rotations? I'm kinda leaning towards ICE bc I just feel like I need a break from intensity...but then I think I'm not getting up early and going to work, and I'm not stressed out at all, so maybe I should take advantage of this and go for the intensity of RWH. Oh, I just don't know!!! Help me!! Haha!

Both are great series for sure. I like the Blizzard Blasts with ICE and I like the cardio results with RWH. Why not do a combo of both? In the ICE User Guide is a rotation that uses both ICE and RWH!

 

[firmgrrrl]

Oh! Good idea!

 

[firmgrrrl]

Hello everyone! Sorry I've been sorta MIA. I finished up my 8th week of the 90 Day rotation. I have a sore back, knee, and ankle, so I am taking this week to just do some walking to recoup. I think I've been overdoing it just a bit bc...COVID. After this week, I think I will reassess whether or not I will continue with the Xtrain series. Tbh, I think I'm just getting bored with the same strength training workouts. With STS it was easy bc you had fresh new workouts/outfits each month, so I am struggling to feel excited about continuing for another month. I think I will do ICE next. I'm thinking ICE Level 2 first, then Level 3, and then (as Jane suggested!) I will incorporate some RWH workouts. That should keep me excited! I just so miss metabolic and bootcamp workouts! I miss PHA too! So rather than force it, I 'll prob change some things up instead! Press on Catheletes!

 

[nickisteen]

I finally made it to XTrain. Tomorrow I start week 2. One week under my belt. LOVE the LEG workout with the barre! One of my favorites.
How is everyone doing??

 

[nickisteen]

Hello everyone! Sorry I've been sorta MIA. I finished up my 8th week of the 90 Day rotation. I have a sore back, knee, and ankle, so I am taking this week to just do some walking to recoup. I think I've been overdoing it just a bit bc...COVID. After this week, I think I will reassess whether or not I will continue with the Xtrain series. Tbh, I think I'm just getting bored with the same strength training workouts. With STS it was easy bc you had fresh new workouts/outfits each month, so I am struggling to feel excited about continuing for another month. I think I will do ICE next. I'm thinking ICE Level 2 first, then Level 3, and then (as Jane suggested!) I will incorporate some RWH workouts. That should keep me excited! I just so miss metabolic and bootcamp workouts! I miss PHA too! So rather than force it, I 'll prob change some things up instead! Press on Catheletes!
Hey, Penny! And that's exactly what you should do if you are bored! Change it up.
Not sure I will get through all 12 weeks since week 2 is about the same as week 1. I'll see as i go along. May do every other week if they are a lot alike. I like variety so I don't get bored.

 

[Jane Power-Grimm]

Hello everyone! Sorry I've been sorta MIA. I finished up my 8th week of the 90 Day rotation. I have a sore back, knee, and ankle, so I am taking this week to just do some walking to recoup. I think I've been overdoing it just a bit bc...COVID. After this week, I think I will reassess whether or not I will continue with the Xtrain series. Tbh, I think I'm just getting bored with the same strength training workouts. With STS it was easy bc you had fresh new workouts/outfits each month, so I am struggling to feel excited about continuing for another month. I think I will do ICE next. I'm thinking ICE Level 2 first, then Level 3, and then (as Jane suggested!) I will incorporate some RWH workouts. That should keep me excited! I just so miss metabolic and bootcamp workouts! I miss PHA too! So rather than force it, I 'll prob change some things up instead! Press on Catheletes!

Oh Penny - hope your sore back, knee and ankle heal quickly! Good for you to take a week to tone things down a little. Always good to listen to the body.

Completing 2 full months of XTrain is a great accomplishment!! You can feel great about that whether you continue on or not. And either way you'll still be active and taking care of your health -whether via XTrain or ICE so it's all good. I feel that motivation and fun should always be the deciding factor.

Do you find that Supercuts just doesn't cut it as a metabolic workout? I do Supercuts for the first time tomorrow and am hoping it will fit the metabolic bill for me. Love to get in workouts that make me sweat and help work on changing the body composition! But I am nervous - I know it is a toughie!

 

[Jane Power-Grimm]

I finally made it to XTrain. Tomorrow I start week 2. One week under my belt. LOVE the LEG workout with the barre! One of my favorites.
How is everyone doing??

Hey welcome aboard the XTrain Nicki! Good for you! I love the Leg workout too - a little bit of everything in that one! Hits the legs in so many ways and from so many angles. I am finding it has helped me to tone up the lower body for sure.

I am finishing up week 6 tomorrow, so half way through! Feeling good and I am really enjoying it so far. Love that it has upped the number of cardio workouts I do per week. And I am gradually adding a little more weight so that is rewarding.

I find that I need to do some shoulder and calf stretches after Hard Strikes as the stretch segment in that program omits stretches for those hard worked areas. But otherwise, there is a nice balance in this rotation. I supplement with some needed outdoor walks by the water, teaching two classes per week and some relaxing stretching now and then. Now to just reign in my eating and I'll be all set!

 

[nickisteen]

Hey welcome aboard the XTrain Nicki! Good for you! I love the Leg workout too - a little bit of everything in that one! Hits the legs in so many ways and from so many angles. I am finding it has helped me to tone up the lower body for sure.

I am finishing up week 6 tomorrow, so half way through! Feeling good and I am really enjoying it so far. Love that it has upped the number of cardio workouts I do per week. And I am gradually adding a little more weight so that is rewarding.

I find that I need to do some shoulder and calf stretches after Hard Strikes as the stretch segment in that program omits stretches for those hard worked areas. But otherwise, there is a nice balance in this rotation. I supplement with some needed outdoor walks by the water, teaching two classes per week and some relaxing stretching now and then. Now to just reign in my eating and I'll be all set!

Hey girl! So good to hear from you! I love Hard Strikes! Like you, I supplement my XTrain with additional stretching, yoga and abs. I walk almost daily with my neighbor and that gets a few more miles in. My gym is reopening tomorrow, but I think I will give it at least a month before I go back and I will continue with XTrain.

Stay safe.

 

[Jane Power-Grimm]

I'm in the middle of Week 8 of the 90-day undulating rotation.

Hey, Debinmi, I am now in the middle of week 8 myself. Love how you substituted a similar workout when you needed the variety and/or challenge. Great way to keep 'er going week after week. I am thinking of branching into some substitutions myself, beginning next week. Like you said, Debinmi, subs are easy to do for the cardio and metabolic workouts.

I am still having fun, so that is the main thing. Did Legs last night and couldn't believe how I sweat just doing leg lifts, basically.

Hope you are all doing well and hangin' in there!

 

[nickisteen]

Hello all! It's been a while since I've posted. I had a leg injury and am just now able to work out again after two weeks. I am just starting week 3 for XTrain. Ready to go!!!

 

[Jane Power-Grimm]

Congrats Debinmi!!! Awesome work and awesome results!! Way to go! You certainly stayed the course and reaped the benefits you worked for. Good luck with your "Hot & Sweaty summer rotation". Is that a rotation you have put together or is it in the Workout Manager? It sounds like a perfect follow up.

Nicki, good for you for getting back on track. You are a warrior and have such positive persistence. So sorry to hear about your leg injury. Sounds like you have recovered which is great.

I got a little behind lately. I am finishing week 10 today and looking forward to these final 2 weeks when the results come together. Have been doing some hiking (old growth forest!), lots of long walks with hubby and teaching some classes on zoom, so just didn't fit in as many Cathe workouts this past week or so. But I missed it! But had a great massage today (worked out some kinks in the rotator cuff / traps) and have tweaked my schedule so I am back on the XTrain heading to the station!

 

[nickisteen]

Hey! It's been a while since I've posted. I'm continuing with XTrain but combining it with Hardcore Series - Gym Style! Love those workouts and the abs and stretching. I was so sore the first week I added these back in. Perfect complement to the XTrain weights, especially the legs! Love it!

 

[Jane Power-Grimm]

Gee Nicki you are AMAZING to fit in both Gym Style and XTrain along with your usual abs and stretching.
And thanks so much for mentioning Gym Style. I think once I am finished XTrain I will do Gym Style along with some running and hiit workouts for cardio. The classes I teach are mostly metabolic so that will be a great complement and round things out nicely. Thanks for the inspiration!

 

[nickisteen]

Gee Nicki you are AMAZING to fit in both Gym Style and XTrain along with your usual abs and stretching.
And thanks so much for mentioning Gym Style. I think once I am finished XTrain I will do Gym Style along with some running and hiit workouts for cardio. The classes I teach are mostly metabolic so that will be a great complement and round things out nicely. Thanks for the inspiration!

Thank you, Jane!
I really like variety and my most favorite workouts are weights first, abs, stretching/yoga and cardio. I like a good sweaty cardio workout but have to be in the mood. Yesterday I did Tabata level 5 and felt like someone sprayed me down with a hose! LOL!

 

[nickisteen]

Today I did All Out Low Impact + Core 1 and Yoga Relax, #1. Yay!

 

[Jane Power-Grimm]

Today I did All Out Low Impact as well. I just have 3 workouts left in the 90 day rotation! Going to my cottage on Prince Edward Island tomorrow so won't be able to officially finish the rotation for a couple of weeks but I packed the Lite series and some dumbbells and bands. Will be doing some running and walking on the beach as well which I am looking forward to. Hoping to take your lead, Nicki, and fit in more yoga and stretching!

 

[sheffield]

Just finished STS (3rd time). I am looking for something that will keep me in shape and strong but would also like to drop about 10 pounds. Any suggestions? Thinking doing Xtrain 90 day undulating or Ripped with Hiit. I love the shoulder workouts with RWH. Haven't done either of them for a while. Suggestions? What ones would help me lose 5-10 pounds.