Suggested Supplements with this workout? Are there any supplements that anyone has paired with this workout to maximize results?
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Glucosamine Chondroitin: this routine is very hard on the joints and tendons.
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Bullnox androrush will give good pumps and the caffeine rush after a full scoop will get u going and ready to hit the weights after 30 minutes. It has many test boosting agents in it that seems to assist as well. With any of those pre workouts. It's good to cycle off. (Which ain't no fun :). Super pump max is good too
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I've completed the series twice with a set of 5-52.5 lb select tech dumbbells, a pull up bar, and a weight bench. I need more weight at this point, but haven't wanted to make that investment. You'll need to alter your diet (eat more) and research what types of supplements you want to invest in. I recommend supplements. I tried going without, but they really help you take the next step as your body plateaus.
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Yes of course you don't need supplements! That's something you can choose to never use. I've found them helpful to get me over plateaus. That limited amount of weight would not be recommended. You could start there, but you'll need more of you want to see results. I have the bow flex select tech that go up to 52.5lbs, I'm on my second round, and that isn't enough. You definitely don't need the EZ curl bar. I stopped using that because it slows me down. Hope that helps.
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Thank you so much! I have about 20 pounds to go ( You know that stubborn weight before you reach your goal!) I ordered this to see if it will help. I also intend to step up my exercise.Thanks so much!
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Hello Laurie! All you need is a cold bottle of water and lots of energy :-) You will love this workout! April
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Yes I like dumbbells beter, but that's my opinion. Love the workout and the wight training made my body firmer. I do combine the 3 workouts though, Asalym, 1-2 and 25 love it
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Hello Laurie!All you need is a cold bottle of water and lots of energy :-) You will love this workout!April
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I'm not sure I just mixed it with water. I had very good results with the Advocare 24 day challenge, lost a littler over 20# in the 24 days. I think the most important thing is to drink lots of water, more than suggested if possible. I'm going to do it again in a week or so.
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I've had the DVD's for some time now. I've done them 2-3 times per week, but certainly not everyday. If want to exercise everyday, that's great. But try to alternate heavy and light days. The Weider videos are great for heavy days. I like a two mile run or power walk on the light days. I also do Rodney Yee's 25 min Power Yoga video for flexibility on one or two of my light days each week. It's a great video, one of my favorites.
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Hello, It worked great for me and I truly do have more energy. I referred this product to a couple other people and they didn't order this same product. They have not had any luck. I would recommend.... I also exercised and cut back my eating. I only took 1 a day but you can take 2. I lost roughly 40 lbs since I started taking this supplement.
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This is a topic of much debate... Or should I say, has been a topic of much debate. Recent study has indicated that "loading" creatine (i.e., taking multiple dosages per day to fulfill a certain requirement) produces no increase in overall performance and lean body mass when compared to subjects using creatine exclusively as a post-workout supplement. That being said, post workout supplementation is optimal with creatine. Add it to your post workout protein shake (preferably whey protein isolate). Depending on your body composition, you can also facilitate absorption and glycogen replenishment by adding some carbs into that shake, like dextrose. I hope this helps! This is a topic of much debate... Or should I say, has been a topic of much debate. Recent study has indicated that "loading" creatine (i.e., taking multiple dosages per day to fulfill a certain requirement) produces no increase in overall performance and lean body mass when compared to subjects using creatine exclusively as a post-workout supplement. That being said, post workout supplementation is optimal with creatine. Add it to your post workout protein shake (preferably whey protein isolate). Depending on your body composition, you can also facilitate absorption and glycogen... » Read More This is a topic of much debate... Or should I say, has been a topic of much debate. Recent study has indicated that "loading" creatine (i.e., taking multiple dosages per day to fulfill a certain requirement) produces no increase in overall performance and lean body mass when compared to subjects using creatine exclusively as a post-workout supplement. That being said, post workout supplementation is optimal with creatine. Add it to your post workout protein shake (preferably whey protein isolate). Depending on your body composition, you can also facilitate absorption and glycogen replenishment by adding some carbs into that shake, like dextrose. I hope this helps! « Show Less
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This is a topic of much debate... Or should I say, has been a topic of much debate. Recent study has indicated that "loading" creatine (i.e., taking multiple dosages per day to fulfill a certain requirement) produces no increase in overall performance and lean body mass when compared to subjects using creatine exclusively as a post-workout supplement. That being said, post workout supplementation is optimal with creatine. Add it to your post workout protein shake (preferably whey protein isolate). Depending on your body composition, you can also facilitate absorption and glycogen replenishment by adding some carbs into that shake, like dextrose. I hope this helps!
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I use it without supplements and it works fine for me. You will need heavier dumbbells and a bench or a stability ball. But if that is all you have at the moment OR depending on your strength level, it may be fine to start.
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Hello. I am looking to gain some serious muscle and weight. I am 5'11" 160lbs. I am wanting to be around 200lbs within a reachable time frame. I know it doesn't happen over night. I was thinking the Bowflex Motivator would be a good choice. What do you think Lynne? Any advice on what foods to eat or supplements to further speed the process up? ThanksAaron
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Hello! I do not have this product myself, but I just finished watching some of the sample exercises. It seems that you would want to focus less on the cardio/dance section...maybe just once or twice a week for good measure, and pay more focus to the 'Bum Bum' workout, which is the the main butt sculpting section. I've been in and out of the gym for years and was an athlete all my life, so I know how most types of exercise work for the female body. For example, I've been doing some Tracy Anderson YouTube videos this past week. Although her goal is to get you to be the 'teeniest, tiniest' you, this is NOT my personal goal. I'm tall and thick, with a J-Lo type lower body. I simply wanted to lift my butt back up, give it a rounder, fuller appearance even, and do minimal toning to my thighs and arms. So instead of doing all of her exercises with speed and high reps and NO weight, I strap on ankle weights and do each move in a very controlled and slow manner, only doing about 15 reps of each exercise. This will lift and tone muscle rather that cause it become too compact. And in just a few days I started to noticed lift in my bum, toning on the sides of my legs, and better overall appearance. So I think if you stick to that type of agenda, being sure to really concentrate on the move, really engaging your glute muscles, and not doing everything too fast...and definitely minimizing your cardio, you will get the results you are after. I'm not a certified trainer, although I briefly studied sports med. in college, but I've been working for years on sculpting nice glutes and legs...so I know what works and what DOESN'T work for women. HTH!
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Definitely! I'm 50 and did this workout last year. Just take it as slowly as you need to. The program starts with a 20 minute workout 3 x per week. Just do that one until your strength and endurance pick up, then add on the 30 minute workout. Then the 45 and the 2 60s. If you take it to YOUR level and use weights that are safe for you, you should be fine! Just don't be discouraged and pace yourself!