In the past 5.5 weeks, I have been getting back on track exercising with FB Flex. I chose FB Flex as my first summer workout program because:
-I want to be stronger
-I wanted to focus on my upper body due to some foot issues and so they would look nice for an upcoming wedding
-I didn't exercise much during the spring semester of college and wanted to jump back into something where some workouts were planned, but I could choose my own lower body strength days, cardio days, and core days
-I've also done Fitness Blender workouts for a long time, and I wanted to try a new program after doing FB Bodyweight during the school year
Since starting the program, I have been working out about 4 days per week, with some pauses along the way due to camping trips and surgery. I have not made any significant change to my diet, deciding to focus on making an exercise a habit again.
Now that I am done with the program (finished yesterday!), I have increased weight on the following exercises:
-Chest fly: 5 lbs./hand to 8 lbs./hand
-Reverse fly: 3 lbs./hand to 5 lbs./hand
-Lateral raise: 3 lbs./hand to 5 lbs./hand
-Ventral raise: 5 lbs./hand to 8 lbs./hand
-Bicep curl: 10 lbs./hand to 15 lbs./hand
-Triceps kickback: 5 lbs./hand to 8 lbs./hand
-Close row: 8 lbs./hand to 15 lbs./hand
I also feel like I have better control over my regular push-ups and pike push-ups, and am able to complete more reps of each.
While my triceps/bicep area of my arm doesn't look very different to me, I think my shoulders have more tone/definition (and, upon comparing my before and after pictures, I think my back in general has more tone/definition). The most important thing is that I feel stronger; I got to try workout videos that I have never done before; I have improved my strength on the exercises listed above; and I have gained better posture and more confidence in myself.
I am excited to move onto my next program, FB Strong! Planning to complete it before the school year begins. Thanks to Daniel, Kelli, and the entire Fitness Blender community.
FB Flex Program Review
In the past 5.5 weeks, I have been getting back on track exercising with FB Flex. I chose FB Flex as my first summer workout program because:
-I want to be stronger
-I wanted to focus on my upper body due to some foot issues and so they would look nice for an upcoming wedding
-I didn't exercise much during the spring semester of college and wanted to jump back into something where some workouts were planned, but I could choose my own lower body strength days, cardio days, and core days
-I've also done Fitness Blender workouts for a long time, and I wanted to try a new program after doing FB Bodyweight during the school year
Since starting the program, I have been working out about 4 days per week, with some pauses along the way due to camping trips and surgery. I have not made any significant change to my diet, deciding to focus on making an exercise a habit again.
Now that I am done with the program (finished yesterday!), I have increased weight on the following exercises:
-Chest fly: 5 lbs./hand to 8 lbs./hand
-Reverse fly: 3 lbs./hand to 5 lbs./hand
-Lateral raise: 3 lbs./hand to 5 lbs./hand
-Ventral raise: 5 lbs./hand to 8 lbs./hand
-Bicep curl: 10 lbs./hand to 15 lbs./hand
-Triceps kickback: 5 lbs./hand to 8 lbs./hand
-Close row: 8 lbs./hand to 15 lbs./hand
I also feel like I have better control over my regular push-ups and pike push-ups, and am able to complete more reps of each.
While my triceps/bicep area of my arm doesn't look very different to me, I think my shoulders have more tone/definition (and, upon comparing my before and after pictures, I think my back in general has more tone/definition). The most important thing is that I feel stronger; I got to try workout videos that I have never done before; I have improved my strength on the exercises listed above; and I have gained better posture and more confidence in myself.
I am excited to move onto my next program, FB Strong! Planning to complete it before the school year begins. Thanks to Daniel, Kelli, and the entire Fitness Blender community.