Thanks to the IT BAND Syndrome that has plagued since May 2010, running hasn't progressed as fast as I would have liked.
As much as I have come to love running (i can't believe I just 'said' that) I know that it's important to incorporate other workouts to strengthen your core.
Especial when you have IT BAND issues, as I do, you really need to focus on strengthening the external hip rotators, which helps reduce the risk of injury.
That's were this comes in
Jillian Michaels Six Week, Six Pack.
I'd love to have abs like EMZ, but I'll settle for Jillian's abs for now.
After seeing a review of the DVD on Meghann's blog Meals and Miles I decided to give it a try even thought I'm NOT a workout DVD kind of girl ... well until last year I wasn't a running girl either, I was more of a couch kind of girl.
PLUS I'm turning 38 in 2 weeks ... I would love some sexy abs for my Birthday Please and Thank you!!
So, as I mentioned on my last post I did the 1st workout on Saturday and woke up Sunday morning feeling so sore!
You know that's a sign the workout is doing it's job, which left me really excited and wanting more.
This is my first Jillian workout DVD, so I can't really compare it to any of her others, but she is hardcore, she yells a little bit and she is funny AND she totally kicks your but.
The DVD has two workouts, Level 1 and Level 2. She suggests doing level 1 for 3 weeks, then move to level 2.
Level 1 workout is filled with Cardio and abs.
You have your regular Crunches, side planks (KILLER), squats and lunges and some lovely Burpees!! All fast paced.
I was sweaty and tired at the end and absolutely felt it in my core.
Jillian says for best results this workout should be done 5 times a week!! ... there is NO WAY I could do this 5 times a week. I would not be able to walk in pain if I did this 5 times a week.
The plan is to Run 3 times a week and 6 week 6 pack DVD 3 times and I would like to take up HOT yoga (more about that on another post).
The workout is only 38 min which fits in perfect for me for an after work, before dinner workout.
Since I enjoy this workout so much I've decided to take up the Challenge, as has Samantha @ Health, Happiness & Skinny Jeans
Here is my before picture taken today (YIKES)
Wish me luck!
Happy Running!
So, as I mentioned on my last post I did the 1st workout on Saturday and woke up Sunday morning feeling so sore!
You know that's a sign the workout is doing it's job, which left me really excited and wanting more.
This is my first Jillian workout DVD, so I can't really compare it to any of her others, but she is hardcore, she yells a little bit and she is funny AND she totally kicks your but.
The DVD has two workouts, Level 1 and Level 2. She suggests doing level 1 for 3 weeks, then move to level 2.
Level 1 workout is filled with Cardio and abs.
You have your regular Crunches, side planks (KILLER), squats and lunges and some lovely Burpees!! All fast paced.
I was sweaty and tired at the end and absolutely felt it in my core.
Jillian says for best results this workout should be done 5 times a week!! ... there is NO WAY I could do this 5 times a week. I would not be able to walk in pain if I did this 5 times a week.
The plan is to Run 3 times a week and 6 week 6 pack DVD 3 times and I would like to take up HOT yoga (more about that on another post).
The workout is only 38 min which fits in perfect for me for an after work, before dinner workout.
Since I enjoy this workout so much I've decided to take up the Challenge, as has Samantha @ Health, Happiness & Skinny Jeans
Here is my before picture taken today (YIKES)
Happy Running!
