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   Private Member  |  January 18, 2016 @ 1:45 pm
   michigan, usa

   7 full rounds!!! I breezed pass following z in the video. Plus this time I had 12lb Dumbbells instead of 10lb. I’m dripping sweat and so proud! I added each rep in the circuit then multiply it by how many rounds I did. Which was 7 rounds times 33 reps per round was 231 total reps. Correct me if I’m wrong! Math isn’t my strong point 😉

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   Private Member  |  January 18, 2016 @ 1:57 pm

   hello! if i haven’t a pull up bar what can I use in substitution for my home training? thanks!

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     Private Member  |  January 18, 2016 @ 6:33 pm
     lake tahoe, nv, usa

     Click on the link “pull ups” in the workout breakdown. It will take you to a video where I show pull ups but also modifications for those of you who don’t have a pull up bar.

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   Private Member  |  January 18, 2016 @ 5:06 pm

   I did this today’s morning and I was able to complete 6 full rounds plus 2 repetitions on the hanging leg raises. My variations were on the 3rd exercise: I did (ten) weighted jump lunges followed by (ten) handstand pushups and also I did the variation you mentioned for the 5th and last exercise, with a piece of fabric underneath my feet 🙂

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     Private Member  |  January 18, 2016 @ 5:21 pm
     caseyville, illinois

     That was a neat idea for a cardio burst and shoulder exercise! I am going to eventually try handstand push ups also. i have been focusing on trying to get a real pull up.

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       Private Member  |  February 15, 2016 @ 9:42 am

       Hey there Tracey! I’m so sorry I got aware of a reply to my comment only now 🙂 Thank you so much sweetie, I’m glad you liked my variation 🙂 So did you try the Handstand PushUps (and have you been able to do a good PullUp as well?)? 🙂

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         Private Member  |  February 15, 2016 @ 2:15 pm
         caseyville, illinois

         I have not got a pull up but i am consistent at practicing. I had to back off practicing a couple weeks because i think i over did it as i was doing it almost everyday and not just short practices but more around 10 min at least and going until failure. I am practicing every other day now with negatives and sometimes band. I am going to be 48 this month and this is just something i never thought i could do, so did not bother trying. Heck, i remember during my TA days seeing Zuzka on Bodyrock occasionally and thingking there was no way I could ever do what that woman is doing! Now, I am begging her to constantly challenge me! These challenges and trying new things are really making a difference for me. I feel different about myself. I definitely do not down talk myself anymore. I love what Zuzka is doing. Anyways, I just began practicing the handstand pushups. I am taking it slowly by practicing on a high box and once i get to 20 reps with one leg, I will attempt the wall. I am also working on wall walk ups at the same time. I am always open for advice, BTW !
         Thanks for asking

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           Private Member  |  March 6, 2016 @ 4:40 pm

           🙂 Sounds like an overall good fitness plan to me. Yes, you should take it easy and not overtrain (I say ‘you’ but this goes for anyone starting or changing anything fitness related). The body needs rest, proper nutrition and sleep. My personal rule is that if some muscles or muscle groups is sore I don’t workout it out the next time until it isn’t sore anymore. I rather work out another muscle group / body part. Also, failure’s good when one already has strength and is a regular “athlete” and / or is trying to lose some fat / tone up (instead of wanting to build mass / strength). If that is not your case you shouldn’t train for failure very often I learned this the hard way because I really enjoy these kind of Circuit, endurance workouts and I’m stubborn but right now this is not really working for my fitness goals and body type :)) 🙂

           Me too – I remember the same when I first stumbled upon Zuzka’s work (thinking ‘I just wish! I will never be able, etc. :)) You welcome; keep it up! 🙂

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             Private Member  |  March 6, 2016 @ 3:16 am
             caseyville, illinois

             Hi Rosa,,
             Thanks for your reply. Just curious what your fitness goals are and what your training days look like. I am still not able to do pull up, but i will get there soon. Feels effective practicing!

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   Private Member  |  January 18, 2016 @ 5:19 pm
   caseyville, illinois

   Wow! i just loved this. I really improved. I have been practicing my pull ups almost daily since beginning this series doing negatives. I used my band today, but it was a thinner band. Everything just flowed for me! Last time i did this i completed 4 rounds plus exercise #4 and used 15 lb DB. Today i did 6 rounds plus #1 and #2 plus 4 reps of #3. I used 15 lb DB. My heart was pounding. I did 5 minute KB swing routine as a warm up and Buyin and to cover Homework and I did 5 minute #50 the Burpee one as a finisher(seemed to fit with upper body focus) I also did a set of 6 negative chin ups and will do another 2 sets through out the day. Later today i will do some classical stretch and the new power yoga. I have my daughter beginning Zuzka and she is working on the Beginner #1, so while she is doing that today, i will practice my Jump rope that Zuzka recommends before my stretching. I will do this workout again friday.

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   Private Member  |  January 18, 2016 @ 5:25 pm

   So… I guess I’ll just record here because I’m not sure on the rep count…..6 rds + 1st exercise and 2 leg raises

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   Private Member  |  January 18, 2016 @ 5:26 pm
   

   I’ve been doing 20 or 30 pull ups every day and I can see the major improvement. Done 7 full rounds! Hoop hoop!

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   Private Member  |  January 18, 2016 @ 5:27 pm

   I dont get the tracker for this workout so here it is. My first workout since long time, getting back to it.
   3 full R and 1,2 & 6 reps of 3 exercise. 10 lbs Dumbbells, pull ups on the trx and 8 knee raises instead of 5 cause forgot. 😊

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   Private Member  |  January 18, 2016 @ 6:09 pm

   My upper body strength is terrible, but I love workouts like these so I can challenge myself and improve! I had to modify pull-ups for essentially hangs because I can barely pull myself up at all yet. Finally found a place to put my doorway pull-up bar, so I’m excited to work on my progress.

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     Private Member  |  January 18, 2016 @ 6:10 pm

     Oh, and I had to modify one legged push-ups for regular push-ups and then knee push-ups.

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   Private Member  |  January 18, 2016 @ 6:25 pm
   dubove, slovakia, slovensko

   DONE… 6 full rounds, 5kg Dumbells… but I don´t own pull up bar, just Dip Station, so I did 5 quick Reverse Push ups.
   Great one!!!
   …ouch…

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    Private Member  |  January 18, 2016 @ 6:55 pm
    bogotá, d.c, colombia

    I wasn’t doing this serie ’cause I don’t own either a swiss ball or a bar, but today I realize I can use for pull ups and roll knee tucks the TRX and hang from the closet to do hanging leg raises, so I did and could complete 8 rounds. I can do faster but getting my feet on the handles is difficult. Anyway it felt good, now I’m feeling stronger.

    Have a great week warriorz.