For those of you who made New Year’s Resolutions to exercise more and to get in shape – how are you doing? Unfortunately, I have hurt my back and have had to cease my strenuous exercise. The girls, however, are faithfully continuing with the Chalean Extreme from Beachbody. I was able to finish going through the three circuits a second time and had begun the maintenance phase which involves mixing all three circuits together for added muscle confusion.
In Staying Fit – The Never Ending Battle, I gave a detailed review of the Chalean Extreme. I look forward to picking back up with a complete exercise program – I miss the “happy hormones” (endorphins) that regular exercise releases! For now, though, I must be content with walking as permitted and stretching.
Hopefully, it will not be too long and I will be back to normal! I am looking forward to trying some of BeachBodies other programs such as the P90X, the 10 Minute Trainer and Hip Hop Abs.
I love P90X, but it is hard to find the hour each day to do it. I really want to check out the 10 minute trainer. Good luck with your fitness program!
Good luck to you! I’ve heard so many good things about Chalean. I’m about to start my p90x. I had to stop when I hurt my knee but should be good to go now. I’ve done 10 minute trainer and LOVE it!
I don’t have the love for exercise I used to have, but I make myself keep at it. I did the P90X ab ripper with my daughter …arrrrrgh … blaaah…..pant..pant…..owwww. It was a long 10 minutes! lol!
Yes, good luck with your fitness regime; it’ always hard starting something new like this, especially if you experience set backs like yours. Taking a step back from the program when you felt pain was definitely the most sensible option though. By resting your back at the onset of injury you are likely to have prevented more long term, chronic problems. It’s so important to listen to the body and not to ignore pain, yet so many people seem to forget this to their own detriment. Hopefully you have come back stronger and fitter from your injury- good luck!