February 11, 2013
Day 3
Phase 1, Cardio 1
I was really excited this morning to try my first Jillian cardio video. This video, unlike the strength videos, is done throughout the month (total of 8 times), so I was wondering if I was going to get really sick of this video, love it, or something in between. Beth joined me this morning, so that made me even more pumped for it!
The video was quick – 30 minutes, possibly less than. She has you do 8 exercises each for 1 minute, and you repeat the series 3 times total. The exercises use both your upper and lower body, and some of them are actually fairly high impact (read: there is some mild jumping).
There aren’t really any modifications – you just have to get through it. Is it the most difficult cardio video I’ve done? Not really, but it is a challenge. I was sweating and completely out of breath by the end. She doesn’t really do a warm up, and my body could have use that, so I think the next time I do this video I will do my own little warm up before jumping in.
Pros: Beth observed that after doing this video a few times, I’ll have memorized all the exercises. If I’m ever in dire need of a workout, say at a hotel or something like that, I can just set a timer and do each exercise for 1 minute repeated 3 times. So easy and convenient! I also liked that it was not overly intense – I didn’t want to dread a video that I have to do 7 more times this month.
Cons: A little short for my taste. I would’ve maybe repeated the circuit once more? Maybe added in a few more moves? Also, she will occasionally take these loooong pauses in between exercises, which is nice for water, but sometimes…you just want to get it done! Stop talking, Jillian!
Overall, I liked it! I was originally planning to make my rest day tomorrow since I’m in school from 8-5, but I feel like I’m on a roll with the videos and hope to get up early tomorrow to do Phase 1 Workout 1. Wish me luck!!
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