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[Brook]

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You're not a wimp, Barb. LOL

I do fine with the bands for the bent rows, biceps and triceps, but for the shoulder work I have to switch to hand weights. I use 5 or 8lb dumbbells for it, depending on how strong (or weak! LOL) I'm feeling. I tried using my resistance band for it and it just pinches the heck out of me!!

Just got home from work. I'm going to head for bed soon. I'm hoping when I get up I'm feeling up to BIU!!! I don't want to get any further behind! I'm finding that when I'm not working out I'm eating MUCH crappier and this will just never do.

WTG on RIU, Kim! How're you doing today?

Hey there, qbu

We've got some that haven't checked in in a bit. Are y'all gonna make us call you out?!! LOL

[BoxerMom]

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Good Morning!

Some of you must have some serious strength if you are using 5 and 8 lb dumbbells. My arms get so weak from RIU and I am lucky to even lift 3 pound weights. All of the arm movements leave me feeling floppy like a rag doll.

My knees get really crunchy sounding when I work on the @sscrampers. It sounds like someone is smashing bags of chips. By the time this challenge is done I will be needing artificial knees!

RIU completed this morning. My dog provided resistance during the push-ups. He thought he needed to sit on my back when I got down on the floor. Slim & 6 Pack will be this afternoon.

[Brook]

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When I first started Si6 way back when, I had to modify the asscrampers too. The way I started was by laying over the ottoman. Seriously. Some of you might want to give it a shot if your knees give you too much heck. The other thing you can do is stand while leaning/supporting yourself over the back of a chair. I found I had to work a little harder to keep my abs in, but the exercises were still very effective and targeted the right area!! My butt still hurt!

[Barbde]

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Until Wanna mentioned it I didn't notice my knee hurting! I noticed it today! LOL Thanks Wanna!!

[loriv19]

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I just bid on the SI6 dvd package. Wish me luck.

[Sheshy]

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OK I have a question for those of you using weights instead of the bands. What size weights are you using?
This is so weird. I did not have a problem with the bands in SIU and RIU but cannot get through the BIU with the bands. I switched to 5lb weights, but forget getting through the trapezius(oops meant tricep) stuff with those. So yesterday I went to 3 pounders. I was able to get through with just a little discomfort. I was wondering if I am a wimp?? LOL.

Morning all!

Barb, I started with 5 pounds and they were too heavy...so I went to 3 and now I'm able to switch from the 3 to 5's for some of the exercises.

[Sheshy]

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Now, I have to whine....my whole body is sore tired and sore, it woke me up this morning. owwwww!

I've taken my ibuprofen and I'll be ready to workout...some time later today!

[lawyerchick]

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Ramp it Up and Slim and Limber completed for today. I feel good, pushing a lot harder/deeper now on all the legwork - By the time my Burn it Up video arrives I *may* actually be ready for it.

In RIU, I use the resistance bands for the rows and shoulder presses, and then I use 5 lb weights for biceps and triceps. I think I have to go up in weight for the biceps, though, or throw in a few extra reps. Has anyone else noticed that she does more tricep work on the left side than the right? I think it's 18 reps on the right side and 24 on the left.

Anna

[Barbde]

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Morning all!

Barb, I started with 5 pounds and they were too heavy...so I went to 3 and now I'm able to switch from the 3 to 5's for some of the exercises.

Thanks Shelly. You know? I throw cases of soda around all day! I really thought I had more upper body strength?
Ugh. I have to run out to Walmart. Wish me luck!!

Good luck Loriv!!

[qbu]

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Started to do Ramp It Up and got very light headed and dizzy. Stopped at the first plie' (SP?) phase and did Slim and Limber.

Will try RIU again later today.

[wannabethintoo]

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My butt cheeks hurt today....and my daughter is pestering me to do another workout....NOW! I'm gonna try to put her off until this evening. My butt might feel better by then but I doubt it.

[wannabethintoo]

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I decided that I'm going to try BIU today....just to see what it's like.

[Barbde]

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LOL Wanna! I KNEW you were gonna jump right into that!
Good luck!!!

[Barbde]

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Started to do Ramp It Up and got very light headed and dizzy. Stopped at the first plie' (SP?) phase and did Slim and Limber.

Will try RIU again later today.

Good idea qbu, listen to your body!!

[kelly94942]

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Has anyone else noticed that she does more tricep work on the left side than the right? I think it's 18 reps on the right side and 24 on the left.

Anna, YES!! When I was doing RIU, that used to drive me crazy. She throws the extra 8 reps in when you're doing the second arm. So I would just start with my left arm every other day, since I knew she was going to do that nonsense. It's so weird!!