For approximately two years now, I've been contemplating even attempting Kayla Itsines' BBG, Sweat exercise app. Even the chance of a free seven day trial wasn't enough to get me to leap into the unknown. a) It looked tough, b) didn't think I could do it, c) how would I find the time and or motivation, d) If I tried and failed, would I feel worse then ever?
A seven day free trial wasn't enough to tempt me but a special offer via a magazine for 4 free weeks was. I thought, give it four weeks, see if I can find the time, motivation, see if you can actually do the exercises and see where we go from there.
So, on the programme, you need to find three days a week to shoehorn in a 28 minute workout plus a few minutes cool down, (do not, whatever you do, skip the cool down.)
You also need to find three and then four days a week to complete a brisk walk for 35 minutes. This, I can easily slot into my day as I get a lunch break on most days, if not, I can complete later in the day.
I modify quite a bit, like burpees, mountain climbers, straight leg jack knifes, but there's lots I can do; step ups, skipping, bicycles, straight leg sit ups. In my mind, this is old school exercise, but it's put together in such a way that; it stays fresh, even when it's hard, you don't give up, even if you modify, you still get results and it doesn't feel like 28 minutes. Kayla and co creator Tobi are genius.
How's it going? Well, I began with the mantra of; "not going to kill myself, just do what you can and work up." Not going to lie, first 8 days, I was stiff and sore, despite the mantra, (don't get me wrong, been much worse in previous attempts at getting fit.) After 4 weeks, I could see results and I took the leap to sign up for a year's membership. I'm honestly so impressed with the positive changes after 5 weeks now, I can't wait to see how I look and feel at the end of the twelve week programme and then after 12 months.
I'm not overweight but I was carrying a few pounds of pure fat in strategic places, unforgiving places. I had become so untoned and especially after Christmas and the indulgences that go with it such as brie and chocolate, so much chocolate, I felt like I had no muscle tone left in me. My upper body was horribly weak and my shoulder is still giving me problems after last year's road accident. I need to get stronger and by that I mean I need more muscle tone.
I have had to make changes to accommodate getting the exercise in. By the time I've exercised, showered, eaten and washed up, it's 7.30pm, which is late when you're up at 4.20am every day, but I eat light so it's OK, just don't feel like I have much of a wind down after my day in work. Still, it's worth it.
I'll be with you in a few weeks time and I'm hoping to be able to keep up my workouts while I'm in NZ. No reason why I can't as it's all on my phone, unless I slip into "holiday mode" but we'll see. Not going to beat myself up if I skip a workout. Still, hoping you'll be working out with me.
If you've been wondering; "should I?" "Could I?" Give it a go, Kayla and co creator Tobi Pearce (co-creator / groom to be,) are amazing, no muss, no fuss Aussie's with a programme that truly works.
Well that's it. Regardless of any breaks in training, I've paid for twelve months membership. Excited to see if I feel any different by January next year. I do know I feel better already and if I don't make any further progress, it's still been worth it.
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