So far I have completed 2 of 8 weeks in the 22 minute Hard Corps program, so I wanted to share my thoughts and progress with the program so far. The short workouts alternate each day between cardio and resistance training. and include moves like burpees, mountain climbers and Jimmie Jumps which are farmiliar from previously doing 21 Day Fix, InsanityMax30 and CIZE. Yet after 2 weeks, I have muscles and areas of my body that ache that have never hurt before. I'm amazed that a 22 minute workout can cause such soreness, but it can!! Especially if you incorporate the 10 minute Core workouts every other day as recommended on the workout schedule provided with the program. And no excuses...there are also modifications, so you can get started no matter what your fitness level. And if you are sore and need to modify certain moves you can do that too...just keep moving and push play each day!
I purchased the deluxe kit as soon as it was released and less than 24 hours later I had access through Beachbody On Demand or BOD. I prefer BOD because I can stream all the workouts from my Roku, iPad or even my iPhone. I simply downloaded the app and logged in and then I can pull up my purchased workouts and sample workouts from the devices. I still have the DVDs as there are occasional days when WiFi isn't working or I am traveling it's not fast enough in the hotel.
The program can produce fabulous results, but in addition to working out each day, you need to have a meal plan to follow. Results are actually 80% from what you eat and 20% from working out. The meal plan is portion control like 21 Day Fix. How many containers to eat each day is determined my calculating a formula with your weight and goals.
Each Sunday, I spend time creating my meal plan using the program meal guide that's provided. The meal guide breaks the food down into 7 groups: Veggies, fruits, proteins, carbs, healthy fats, seed & dressings and Oil & Nut butters. It provides a list of foods in each category and I go through and circle my favorites. Then I choose from my favorites to create my meal plan. For me it's easiest to keep it simple and repeat meals so things don't get complicated and take extra time. Here's a look at my meal plan:
I am also using the Beachbody Performace line to help increase energy levels early in the morning before my workout and limit soreness! I drink the pre workout energies at 5:15am to give me a boost of energy. Then after the workout I drink the post recovery chocolate drink to facilitate muscle repair. The performance line is TOTALLY worth it. I can definetly tell a difference between when I have recovery and when I don't!!
Now it's time to start week 3!!
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