So, I ordered the program and I thought I'd let you ladies know how it's going. I've been at it only a week.
When the package came, I was more than a little excited. It comes with 4 videos, 2- 5# weights, 2- 10# weights, and a 5# bar (or so I'm guessing). There's a great workout plan to follow for 90 days as well as a diet. I don't follow the diet, but I have been trying to eat healthier while still adding protein. It also encourages you to walk or run twice a week. As I'm already training for triathlons, I have cardio covered. The first DVD is Pump Challenge. It's a 25min workout that hits every muscle except core (there's a separate video to do twice a week for core). There are 4 instructors that switch out for each body part. There's an option to have the music play over the instruction for those who've done the workouts a few times, understand how to do them, and really don't care to hear chatter.
For every muscle group, one song will play in its entirety. It will scroll suggested weights to use whether you are beginner, intermediate, or advanced. I float between beginner and intermediate depending on the muscle group. In the plan, there's a chart to keep track of what weights you use for each exercise. The music is fun and recent, and very upbeat. It keeps you moving!
The one small problem I have found is that there isn't enough time to switch out the weights. So, I keep the remote nearby so I can pause it to change it up.
The plan consists of three days of Pump workouts, 2 days of core, and 1 day of yoga (also a 20 min video). They are spread out pretty good.
I've found that if I do strength one day, my running is better the next. Which is pretty awesome.
It's only been a week, but I feel good about adding it to my cardio workouts.
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