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donkhater · 02-18-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by frankotank

about that shirt....how do you go about getting it? I thought I read everything...but I don't remember anything about the shirt. if I make it thru this I'm gonna want that dang thing!

EDIT - never mind....used google power.

I know, it's odd isn't it? The motivation for me to finish this program is just a lousy t-shirt? On a higher level it is more of a symbol of my effort, but it's weird how little things like that can motivate someone.

frankotank · 02-18-2012, 07:28 AM

just finished pure cardio. it was the worst yet. I was very disappointed in myself at first, then I began to see all the hard bodies dropping like flies so I eased up on myself. this one had my heart rate above what is recomended. and still, going at my own slow pace, I had to take breaks. I guess keeping your heart rate up is the important thing. I actually pushed to hard according to the formula (220 - Age) * .65 for low end and *.85 for high end. I was above .85. can't say I didn't try.

I overanalyze most things.....I've always thought that taking ibuprofren after a workout would decrease muscle building because it would decrease inflamation (muscles get ripped in a workout and heal becoming larger). any thoughts on this? I've said the hell with it and been taking it after workouts. I'll probably get past that though, I'm already starting to hurt less.

oh, King, not all workouts are 40 minutes, some are closer to 30. but some are more. I see ahead on the shedule a day where you are supposed to do Pure Cardio AND an Ab workout which is another 15 minutes so that day will be about 55 minutes of torture.

donkhater · 02-18-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by frankotank

just finished pure cardio. it was the worst yet. I was very disappointed in myself at first, then I began to see all the hard bodies dropping like flies so I eased up on myself. this one had my heart rate above what is recomended. and still, going at my own slow pace, I had to take breaks. I guess keeping your heart rate up is the important thing. I actually pushed to hard according to the formula (220 - Age) * .65 for low end and *.85 for high end. I was above .85. can't say I didn't try.

I overanalyze most things.....I've always thought that taking ibuprofren after a workout would decrease muscle building because it would decrease inflamation (muscles get ripped in a workout and heal becoming larger). any thoughts on this? I've said the hell with it and been taking it after workouts. I'll probably get past that though, I'm already starting to hurt less.

oh, King, not all workouts are 40 minutes, some are closer to 30. but some are more. I see ahead on the shedule a day where you are supposed to do Pure Cardio AND an Ab workout which is another 15 minutes so that day will be about 55 minutes of torture.

YOU can do whatever you want. YOU don't have to do the workouts back to back or even both of them. For instance, I think the ab workout sucks, so I do the ab ripper X twice a week to make up for it and on my schedule. I stick to it, because I know that core strength is worth every bit of energy put into it.

As for the ibuprofen, if you are experiencing some soreness, I'd advise to stretch more and drink more water. Lactic acid has built up in your muscles. This is the reuslt of your muscles working anerobically (without oxygen). Stretching the muscle and getting enough water will help to get rid of that build-up.

frankotank · 02-21-2012, 09:02 AM

8 workouts in now. did pure cardio again today. getting much better at the heart monitoring thing and it's shocking how easy it is for me to get above my max. I am learning that I gotta slow down a little. I am certainly pushing myself too hard sometimes. my max is 147 and I get into the 150's sometimes. guess my heart must be in pretty good shape.
I feel better. I'm definitely more solid. but I made a big mistake....I stepped on a scale. stupid move. I seriously wanted to smash it. I won't be doing that again for a while. I really thought I'd see a big difference and it wasn't there. I FEEL the difference, but the scale isn't registering it so much. I know it doesn't mean much, that stupid number, but I was a little surprised at how much it really pissed me off. oh well....

frankotank · 02-24-2012, 09:59 AM

it finally happened today....I woke up and actually wanted it! I wanted to torture my body....hooray! still often going above max heart rate. can't help it. even going at my own pace...eventually just trying to keep moving seems impossible. Shawn T. says...."remember you MUST let your body recoup on the breaks, it's very important". I'm thinking...are you CRAZY! 30 second breaks! I'd have to sit for 5/10 minutes to recoup. after a 30 second break my heart is still pounding. oh well. suck it up yo!

tomorrow is pure cardio (the toughest workout) AND cardio abs! pure cardio alone just about killed me. this will be interesting...

**RockChalk** · 02-24-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by frankotank

I'm thinking...are you CRAZY! 30 second breaks! I'd have to sit for 5/10 minutes to recoup. after a 30 second break my heart is still pounding. oh well. suck it up yo!

Actually, it's been proven that there is not a significant difference in resting for 30 seconds or 5/10 minutes. So even if you waited longer, you'd really feel the same either way once you got back into your workout.

frankotank · 02-24-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RockChalk

Actually, it's been proven that there is not a significant difference in resting for 30 seconds or 5/10 minutes. So even if you waited longer, you'd really feel the same either way once you got back into your workout.

I'm not following that at all. the difference would be a getting back into the workout with a heart rate of 150 vs 100! 30 seconds is not enough time for my heart to slow down.

BourbonMan · 02-24-2012, 12:41 PM

The Pure Cardio is a killer...basically non stop...no resting.

frankotank · 02-24-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefs1968

The Pure Cardio is a killer...basically non stop...no resting.

right right! now add another 15 minutes of ab work after that! if you don't hear from me after tomorrow.....Insanity killed me.

**Buehler445** · 02-26-2012, 10:11 AM

Do you have to have a heart monitor for it? Or can you swing it without.

Omaha · 02-26-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Do you have to have a heart monitor for it? Or can you swing it without.

Not necessary

frankotank · 02-26-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Do you have to have a heart monitor for it? Or can you swing it without.

no I don't have one, I just stop every now and then and take my pulse in my throat for 10 seconds and multiply by 6. I pretty much know now when I'm over my limit. today is an off day....and I'll be damned....I actually kinda missed it this morning. back to torture city tomorrow!

**alnorth** · 02-29-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by frankotank

no I don't have one, I just stop every now and then and take my pulse in my throat for 10 seconds and multiply by 6. I pretty much know now when I'm over my limit. today is an off day....and I'll be damned....I actually kinda missed it this morning. back to torture city tomorrow!

I sprung for one of those fancy little heart monitors. Now I stop whenever I get above my 90% rate (roughly above 170) and I get back in when I'm somewhere in the 150's. Aside from all that safety garbage, this might be a solid undeniable way to track my progress, if it starts to take a lot longer to get the rate up too high, then I know the cardio's working.

Mr. Arrowhead · 02-26-2012, 02:42 PM

I have this, and did the program a year or so ago, and wanted to get started back on it, but the dam DVD dont work anymore

frankotank · 02-26-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Arrowhead

I have this, and did the program a year or so ago, and wanted to get started back on it, but the dam DVD dont work anymore

well....how'd it go a year ago? you lose much? you change much? did you completely stop after the 60 days?

02-18-2012, 07:28 AM	#2
frankotank I like 'em mustard & biscuits Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Hill Casino cash: $10011076	just finished pure cardio. it was the worst yet. I was very disappointed in myself at first, then I began to see all the hard bodies dropping like flies so I eased up on myself. this one had my heart rate above what is recomended. and still, going at my own slow pace, I had to take breaks. I guess keeping your heart rate up is the important thing. I actually pushed to hard according to the formula (220 - Age) * .65 for low end and *.85 for high end. I was above .85. can't say I didn't try. I overanalyze most things.....I've always thought that taking ibuprofren after a workout would decrease muscle building because it would decrease inflamation (muscles get ripped in a workout and heal becoming larger). any thoughts on this? I've said the hell with it and been taking it after workouts. I'll probably get past that though, I'm already starting to hurt less. oh, King, not all workouts are 40 minutes, some are closer to 30. but some are more. I see ahead on the shedule a day where you are supposed to do Pure Cardio AND an Ab workout which is another 15 minutes so that day will be about 55 minutes of torture. __________________ A naked American man stole my balloons.
Posts: 6,787

02-21-2012, 09:02 AM	#4
frankotank I like 'em mustard & biscuits Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Hill Casino cash: $10011076	8 workouts in now. did pure cardio again today. getting much better at the heart monitoring thing and it's shocking how easy it is for me to get above my max. I am learning that I gotta slow down a little. I am certainly pushing myself too hard sometimes. my max is 147 and I get into the 150's sometimes. guess my heart must be in pretty good shape. I feel better. I'm definitely more solid. but I made a big mistake....I stepped on a scale. stupid move. I seriously wanted to smash it. I won't be doing that again for a while. I really thought I'd see a big difference and it wasn't there. I FEEL the difference, but the scale isn't registering it so much. I know it doesn't mean much, that stupid number, but I was a little surprised at how much it really pissed me off. oh well.... __________________ A naked American man stole my balloons.
Posts: 6,787

02-24-2012, 09:59 AM	#5
frankotank I like 'em mustard & biscuits Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Hill Casino cash: $10011076	it finally happened today....I woke up and actually wanted it! I wanted to torture my body....hooray! still often going above max heart rate. can't help it. even going at my own pace...eventually just trying to keep moving seems impossible. Shawn T. says...."remember you MUST let your body recoup on the breaks, it's very important". I'm thinking...are you CRAZY! 30 second breaks! I'd have to sit for 5/10 minutes to recoup. after a 30 second break my heart is still pounding. oh well. suck it up yo! tomorrow is pure cardio (the toughest workout) AND cardio abs! pure cardio alone just about killed me. this will be interesting... __________________ A naked American man stole my balloons.
Posts: 6,787

02-24-2012, 12:41 PM	#8
BourbonMan The Dude Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: topeka Casino cash: $10004900	The Pure Cardio is a killer...basically non stop...no resting.
Posts: 1,077

02-26-2012, 10:11 AM	#10
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $2164734	Do you have to have a heart monitor for it? Or can you swing it without.
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02-26-2012, 02:42 PM	#14
Mr. Arrowhead MVP Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita Casino cash: $10015708	I have this, and did the program a year or so ago, and wanted to get started back on it, but the dam DVD dont work anymore
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