Impressions after 4 weeks of WHFN

[kepi]

I just wrapped up 4 weeks of doing the WHFN workouts, and I wanted to post my impressions, and how I modified the workouts to work for me.

First, I really enjoyed both the FitPrime and Kickbutt workouts. By rotating all of the workouts during this 4 weeks, I found that they really rotated well, and I didn't suffer from serious overtraining. My goal for these workouts were to create a rotation that would be similar to the Slim Series rotation, and their goal of putting your body in a very mild state of overtraining for maximum bodyfat loss.

Here are my modifications:
I always added at least a 30 minute cardio workout before each WHFN workout.

For the FitPrime workouts, I opted to replace the push-ups and triceps dips with dumbbell work. For Pump, Metaboost, and Upper Body, I did dumbbell presses on an incline, decline, and flat position. For Lean, I did dumbbell flyes, again alternating between the three positions.

For the push-ups in the Kickbutt workouts, I opted not to do the push-ups with one hand on the tall box. Instead, I did all of my push-ups with one hand on a push-up bar and the other hand on the ground. For some of the triceps dips, I opted to do chatarungas/close grip triceps presses.

For the leg presses, I alternated between my 14" step and my 12" step depending on how I felt.

For the cardio work, I used either my Billy balls, or 3-5 lb. handweights to make the cardio segments a bit tougher. I also used my medicine ball for some of the cardio moves.

I have the last two weeks in front of me, so I'll post here what each week entailed starting with April 4th:
Monday: Circuit Day
Kickbutt Crunch Time
FitPrime Crunch Time with Susan Harris-cardio portions only
Abs

Tuesday: Circuit Day
Firm BSS3 One of Lisa’s cardio workouts (sorry, the names all run together)
Kickbutt Floor burn
Abs

Wednesday: Circuit Day
Firm BSS3 Lisa’s Advance Cardio Blast
Kickbutt Strong Bear
Abs

Thursday: Circuit Day
Bootcamp Cardio Live
Kickbutt Fast Cheetah
Abs

Friday: Circuit Day
BSS4 Allie’s workout-first 30 minutes
FitPrime Upper Body
Abs


Saturday: Circuit Day
Tae Bo AL#10-cardio only
FitPrime Lower Body
Abs

Sunday: Cardio Day
Tae Bo AL#11

Monday: Circuit Day
Kimberly's Triple Threat-kickboxing only
Kickbutt Push/Pull
abs

Tuesday: Circuit Day
Kickbutt Steamin Cardio
FitPrime Steamin Cardio-cardio sections only
abs

Wednesday: Circuit Day
Firm BSS3 Lisa’s Cardio Blast
FitPrime Metaboost
Abs

Thursday: Circuit Day
CIA's Kimberly Spreen's bootcamp workout
FitPrime Flex Posture
Abs

Friday: Circuit Day
Tae Bo AL#10-cardio only
FitPrime Pump
Abs


Saturday: Circuit Day
Firm BSS4 Stephanie's Cardio workout
FitPrime Lean
Abs

Sunday:

As far as results go, I lost 4 lbs., most likely a bit more. I started my period this morning, and I always retain a lot of water, so I'll weigh myself again on Monday and see what my actual weight loss was. There was no change in my diet. I'm also very very pleased with the visual results.

[vciera]

Good results! You probably lost a good amount of inches, are you clothes fitting better/looser?

[Tarheels]

That is one great rotation! I know I could use the added cardio. Thanks so much for sharing and congrats on your results! :D

[kepi]

You're welcome, Jenn. I've enjoyed these workouts so much!

I had a fall in January and a huge hematoma developed on my right butt. I couldn't wear any of my jeans, because I literally had three butt cheeks. Even though the hematoma has about 1/3 of ways to go before the swelling is completely gone, I can now wear my normal size jeans again! So yes, I have definitely lost inches.

[TinaT.]

I've only been using them for 2 weeks and I already feel better and my joints feel more flexible. No pain in the knees which = more consistant workouts throughout the week.