STS 2.0 Total Body Giant Sets

[jbliff]

I did this yesterday and really liked it. I loved the fact that all three sets are a little different and we get to work our body unilaterally in set 2. I usually don't like repeating exercises but the way Cathe structured the workout made each set fresh and different. I can definitely see myself reaching for this workout many times. I was happy the rep count was not too high so was able to lift fairly heavy.

I liked the new set too!

 

[LJB]

I watched all three total body, and they all looked great. I did the Stretch after my cardio, and it was fine.

 

[BlakKat]

Thanks for the review! I also don't like repeating exercises so this sounds perfect!

 

[Bubachick]

Thank you for the review!

 

[catoclio]

I just got my set today and so of course I had to do a new workout. I enjoyed the Giant Sets workout and even though I can’t lift the kind of weight Cathe and her crew use, I did heavy up for me. The slow reps really get you good and it’s not dull despite the repetition. The middle unilateral set breaks it up. Finished with the ball abs…without the ball as Jen demonstrates. Very fun and different!

 

[Kellyro77]

I wanted to wait until the official rotation came out before starting in on any of the weighted workouts, but decided to give Giant Sets a try today, just to get a taste for it. I kept it really light, mostly because I've also been pretty lax with my heavier strength training workouts since the beginning of the year (lots of stressors going on in my life... I wish when I'm stressed my natural reaction would be to work out, but it isn't.)

So, in doing Giant Sets really light. I think will serve as a good wake-up to my muscles, alerting them more serious stuff is on the way. I enjoyed it, though. This is personally my first Cathe set where she incorporates hip thrusts into the actual full workout (other than that there's the 100 rep hip thrusts in XTrain, but that's bonus material that I can tend to skip.). I really enjoyed their being present, and I particularly enjoyed the uni-lateral approach to them mid-way through the program.

Definitely look forward to seeing what kind of improvements I'll make when I heavy-up.

 

[CeciFifi]

I tried this one today and really liked it. I don't like repeaters either but all three rounds are different. It was a sweatfest and I was able to lift heavy. Everyone looks so fit. Wow. Thanks for the new series.

 

[Lady Vol Fan]

Just previewed Giant Sets and prepped my weight sheets ... posted for those of you anxious to start but dont' have the User Guide yet. This looks like a great workout. Love the camera angles -- good use of the overhead camera!

Thank you!!!

 

[ashaw]

Omg you totally rock! I was eyeballing upper body 1, lower body 1, and giant sets (I think that’s the very first dvd in the case) to be part of this weeks tank top rotation. So thank you! I’m not nearly that organized! Mine is almost illegible chicken scratch on a legal pad.

 

[snowlover]

I jumped right in and did the full Giant Sets workout and loved it. I matched Cathe on her weights for all exercises and know there are already some I can increase. I wasn't sore the next day, just happily tired. The hardest, and funniest, part was trying to figure out how to get into position for the hip thrusts!

 

[aqua girl]

I can’t do them on the step…..so I do them on the floor, maybe not as effective, but easier on me.

 

[fitdeb]

I do hip thrusts using my stability ball. Works great. Very easy to roll out, do the thrusts and then roll back up. I have been doing it this way for more than 3 years, I am using an 80# bar-bell with no problems.

 

[nickisteen]

Lol, that's how mine usually start out

Mine too!!!

 

[nickisteen]

I do hip thrusts using my stability ball. Works great. Very easy to roll out, do the thrusts and then roll back up. I have been doing it this way for more than 3 years, I am using an 80# bar-bell with no problems.

That's a great idea! I'll try that next time!

 

[Lady Vol Fan]

I use an ottoman...but maybe a stability ball looks more exercisey

 

[ashaw]

Lol, that's how mine usually start out

I got motivated today and decided to make my own worksheets. Had my laptop and typed out the chapter menu for upper body 1. Then when I went to print it, my printer was offline for some reason and I spent over an hour trying to fix it. Never could and by the time I thought to just plug in a usb cable, I was so frustrated and never even got to hit play on the disc. I wanted to go through the exercises and jot down weight loads. While I’m eager to dive into the new workouts, I need to preview first. So I whipped up a rotation for this week and will just wait for Cathe to post the user guide. It’s ok, Ive been wanting to do pyramid upper and lower body as well as total body giant sets again.

 

[Kellyro77]

I do the hip thrusts on the edge of my couch, lol. I find I need to put a rolled up blanket behind my head, too, to help address any possible neck strain.

 

[Terina]

I did this yesterday and really liked it. I loved the fact that all three sets are a little different and we get to work our body unilaterally in set 2. I usually don't like repeating exercises but the way Cathe structured the workout made each set fresh and different. I can definitely see myself reaching for this workout many times. I was happy the rep count was not too high so was able to lift fairly heavy.

I liked the new set too!

I did this yesterday too and loved it. Love how Cathe programmed this workout

 

[Terina]

I got motivated today and decided to make my own worksheets. Had my laptop and typed out the chapter menu for upper body 1. Then when I went to print it, my printer was offline for some reason and I spent over an hour trying to fix it. Never could and by the time I thought to just plug in a usb cable, I was so frustrated and never even got to hit play on the disc. I wanted to go through the exercises and jot down weight loads. While I’m eager to dive into the new workouts, I need to preview first. So I whipped up a rotation for this week and will just wait for Cathe to post the user guide. It’s ok, Ive been wanting to do pyramid upper and lower body as well as total body giant sets again.

I make all my own worksheets, I used Microsoft word. I just haven’t had time to sit and make it and print it out. I have a whole binder with all her workouts

 

[Bouchh]

I did Giant Sets 2 days ago and I'm still sore, especially in my butt. Love those hip thrusts, though my neck was strained on the single leg thrust. I'm going to try the stability ball and the couch to see if that is more comfortable. I loved this workout out. It was fast and furious. I was so glad when Cathe gave us a little time to catch our breathe.