Slow Burn - Fred Hahn

[sazzie]

Originally Posted by inatic

if i trained in the 12/15 rep range all the time i'd kill myself lol.. boring!!

LOL...'boring' is only one description I'd use for the way I felt when I was doing them. I actually had a feeling of resentment towards my workouts.

I'm never bored now; each session is a challenge and that's what I'm tawkin bout! LOL

[hummingbird11]

y'all are cracking me up!!

you mean it's "OK" to feel bored by the "rep routine"??
I'm NOT alone??

Awesome!!

OK, this did it -- I might just have to cough-up the $75 and order the entire "package" -- gotta talk to Hubby tho -- may have to wait until next month...

I really prefer DVD's -- but is the Book really simple to follow? I bought a work-out book before and it was waaaaaay too complicated for me so I never used it.

Originally Posted by inatic

if i trained in the 12/15 rep range all the time i'd kill myself lol.. boring!!

Originally Posted by sazzie

LOL...'boring' is only one description I'd use for the way I felt when I was doing them. I actually had a feeling of resentment towards my workouts.

I'm never bored now; each session is a challenge and that's what I'm tawkin bout! LOL

[hummingbird11]

Gracie/Sazzie!!

Hey you ever been to San Francisco before??
the Wine Country; Yosemite; Tahao; Santa Cruz...

Well, if you wanna come fly out here for a week you can stay in my Guest Room (for FREE) if you promise to train me on Slow Burn !!

I'm only halfway kidding. I'd do it! (I am not a whacko!) But I do to "barter" for services.

[inatic]

you arent going to be building any muscle in a 15/20 rep routine, that is for sure.. it's just muscle glycogen depleting, boring and exhausting.

[Whitedov1208]

Hummingbird: Love your zeal! The book explains alot and the pics are easy to follow the exercises.

I think Fred's philosophy is that the impact on the body with cardio. Tons of weight when you run can even leak out harmful proteins from your head. I will get the book and quote it verbatim later if you want.

[hummingbird11]

[hummingbird11]

Originally Posted by Whitedov1208

Hummingbird: Love your zeal! The book explains alot and the pics are easy to follow the exercises.

I think Fred's philosophy is that the impact on the body with cardio. Tons of weight when you run can even leak out harmful proteins from your head. I will get the book and quote it verbatim later if you want.

awwwwwww. thanks.

You would?
Yes, I want!
I would that; Thank U sooooo much!


Sazzie, 1000 Dankes 4 U PM; I PM'd ya back

THANK YOU for the tips/advice!

U R 69 ??

is that U in U avi ?

GIRL !! U look phenomenal !!

I don't know if a "Trainer" is in my current budget;
frankly, we "can't afford to pay attention" right now!

BUT, I would to do that; 4 realz.

Have a gr8 day Slow-Burners!!

[sazzie]

Yeppers, dat be me.....and yeppers, will be 70 on my next birthday in March.

The picture really should be updated, as that was taken last October in Italy.....am 18 lbs. lighter now.

[Whitedov1208]

Sazzie - you do look good and much younger than your years. Go ahead and put up an updated photo on your avi!

Hummingbird: This is from Fred Hahn's Book on Aeorbics - an excerpt...I hope I don't get into trouble....Keep in mind that I'm new at this and until I try it and it works, I won't endorse. But it is an interesting read... I would recommend getting the book. He says a lot more and it's encouraging.

"And what about the hard-core "getting in shape" endeavors - jogging, aerobics, roller-blading, cycling, stepper workouts, Tae Bo? Surely they improve fitness, don't they? Or course, but the way they do it is tremendously inefficient and comes with an almost harrowing amount of risk. In 1999 alone, weekend athletes and exercisers ended up in emergency rooms by the million at a cost of some $22 billion. Most of these sufferers were aging baby boomers injured trying desperately to stay in shape through jogging, biking, aerobics, roller blading and a host of other activities. Sadly, most of these sufferers probably accepted the idea that injury in some form - shinsplints, muscle strains, sprains, pulls, tears or even worse was the price of admission for better health and a trimmer,fitter physique.

Running is a case in point. Even if they don't suffer other injuiries, runners end up with bad knees, damaged hips and weak backs - all injuries that arise from the punishing beating the body takes when you run. It may surprise you to learn just how punishing it is. The impact transmitted through the ankles, legs, knees and hips to the rest of the body from each running step is about 3X your body weight....If you are obese and trying to get into shape by running, these gifures are much more frightening. A 220 lb jogger generates 175 tons of force. that's 350,000 pounds of force on knees, hips and back...."

He also mentioned that running impacts your head and releases a harmful protein, S-100B in their blood. Elevated blood levels of this protein, which leaks from certain brain cells when they are traumatized, have been shown to correlate with neurophsychological deficits. So, not only does running pound your back, it pounds your head as well.

[beachfires]

Starting SB today, in fact...drinking my pre w/o protein shake as I type...looking forward to getting back into the workout world. I (at one time) was religious in my lifting but, life didn't just knock on my door, it came crashing thru univited and with a huge chip on it's shoulder!!

Getting back into EVERYTHING starting today, good eating, good exercising and started my freshman year of nursing school on 9/8. Starting a new job, on a new shift today as well so...might as well put it all out there and develop my discipline for EVERYTHING at one time so I won't have excuses for how and why it won't work later on...start it working and keep it working.

I will be checking back in here on this thread often to see how everyone is doing and to keep myself up to date on what is going on in the world of SB. I just ordered the $75 package and hope to receive it soon. I have a fairly complete gym in my basement, universal machine, weight bench, tread, recumbent bike and nice rubber floor so I am all ready to get back in the game.

[Whitedov1208]

Wow, sounds like you are doing a complete overhaul with your life! Change is good!

I'm a newbie on Slow Burn and so far so good. Looking to tighten up my upper thighs, butt, hips, lower tummy. I know it's not going to happen overnight so patience is the key for me.

I like the method of SLOW BURN as I can tell it taxes my muscles more than doing fast reps. I have a lot less aches 2 days after.

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

[hummingbird11]

WOW!! U R making a LOT of changes!!!!!

I canNOT wait to hear how you like the DVD ??
If it rawks ~ I'm gonna order it ASAP !!!!!

Welcome Back to the Game of Health & Fitness!!

Originally Posted by beachfires

Starting SB today, in fact...drinking my pre w/o protein shake as I type...looking forward to getting back into the workout world. I (at one time) was religious in my lifting but, life didn't just knock on my door, it came crashing thru univited and with a huge chip on it's shoulder!!

Getting back into EVERYTHING starting today, good eating, good exercising and started my freshman year of nursing school on 9/8. Starting a new job, on a new shift today as well so...might as well put it all out there and develop my discipline for EVERYTHING at one time so I won't have excuses for how and why it won't work later on...start it working and keep it working.

I will be checking back in here on this thread often to see how everyone is doing and to keep myself up to date on what is going on in the world of SB. I just ordered the $75 package and hope to receive it soon. I have a fairly complete gym in my basement, universal machine, weight bench, tread, recumbent bike and nice rubber floor so I am all ready to get back in the game.

[hummingbird11]

Agreed on BOTH counts!!

WOW, thanks Linda!

Ya know, I stopped running after college.
I began to feel it was just too hard on my body.

But this blew my mind! Whoa. No more guilt!

Originally Posted by Whitedov1208

Sazzie - you do look good and much younger than your years. Go ahead and put up an updated photo on your avi!

Hummingbird: This is from Fred Hahn's Book on Aeorbics - an excerpt...I hope I don't get into trouble....Keep in mind that I'm new at this and until I try it and it works, I won't endorse. But it is an interesting read... I would recommend getting the book. He says a lot more and it's encouraging.

"And what about the hard-core "getting in shape" endeavors - jogging, aerobics, roller-blading, cycling, stepper workouts, Tae Bo? Surely they improve fitness, don't they? Or course, but the way they do it is tremendously inefficient and comes with an almost harrowing amount of risk. In 1999 alone, weekend athletes and exercisers ended up in emergency rooms by the million at a cost of some $22 billion. Most of these sufferers were aging baby boomers injured trying desperately to stay in shape through jogging, biking, aerobics, roller blading and a host of other activities. Sadly, most of these sufferers probably accepted the idea that injury in some form - shinsplints, muscle strains, sprains, pulls, tears or even worse was the price of admission for better health and a trimmer,fitter physique.

Running is a case in point. Even if they don't suffer other injuries, runners end up with bad knees, damaged hips and weak backs - all injuries that arise from the punishing beating the body takes when you run. It may surprise you to learn just how punishing it is. The impact transmitted through the ankles, legs, knees and hips to the rest of the body from each running step is about 3X your body weight....If you are obese and trying to get into shape by running, these gifures are much more frightening. A 220 lb jogger generates 175 tons of force. that's 350,000 pounds of force on knees, hips and back...."

He also mentioned that running impacts your head and releases a harmful protein, S-100B in their blood. Elevated blood levels of this protein, which leaks from certain brain cells when they are traumatized, have been shown to correlate with neurophsychological deficits. So, not only does running pound your back, it pounds your head as well.

[hummingbird11]

did U get the DVD yet ??

I'm waiting with baited breath!!

Originally Posted by beachfires

Starting SB today, in fact...drinking my pre w/o protein shake as I type...looking forward to getting back into the workout world. I (at one time) was religious in my lifting but, life didn't just knock on my door, it came crashing thru univited and with a huge chip on it's shoulder!!

Getting back into EVERYTHING starting today, good eating, good exercising and started my freshman year of nursing school on 9/8. Starting a new job, on a new shift today as well so...might as well put it all out there and develop my discipline for EVERYTHING at one time so I won't have excuses for how and why it won't work later on...start it working and keep it working.

I will be checking back in here on this thread often to see how everyone is doing and to keep myself up to date on what is going on in the world of SB. I just ordered the $75 package and hope to receive it soon. I have a fairly complete gym in my basement, universal machine, weight bench, tread, recumbent bike and nice rubber floor so I am all ready to get back in the game.

[hummingbird11]

Hey BeachFires!
You're killing me here!
A N T I C I P A T I O N
it's keeping me way way way-uh-ting!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

did U get the DVD yet ??

I'm waiting with baited breath!!

[hummingbird11]

Aloha BeachFires!

How are you doing with all of your recent life changes?

If U are (hopefully) doing well, fantastic!!

If U are not as on top of everything as you would like; please do NOT be discouraged or too hard on yourself as that sounds like a LOT of change to take on at once

Even Fred Hahn (in his free eBook; which is all I have) says to incorporate changes slowly, one babystep at a time. So please remember that and be kind to yourself; no negative self-talk - K?

I was wondering if U received the DVD yet and if you like it? I really want to order but $75 is a lot for me to spend right now; esp since out of ALL of the exercise DVD's I own there are really only 3 that I use faithfully. I'm really trying to get better at researching feedback/reviews of items B4 I purchase them myself!

So please, when you have a moment, please drop us a line to let us know how U doing and how U like da DVD?

Mahalo!
HB

[Whitedov1208]

Did Slow Burn workout at gym yesterday. Must have overdid it. I am one sore pup today...arms, thighs - OUCH! Walked the mall today - ummm, shopping...

My daughter gave up her yoga ball and I have it. Gonna check out some exercises I can do on it via internet. I only know 3 exercises offhand. Gotta work on lower tummy, butt, hips and thighs. On my off gym days, I should do at 2 days at home exercises.

Letting carbs back in diet to see what happens if I exercise more - maybe I don't have to restrict so much - we'll see. Trying to eat small amounts every 3 or 4 hrs.

I have a great breadmaker collecting dust so I got it out and making Meditterean Herb bread now as I type.

Does anyone know any good home exercises that targets the lower body?

[hummingbird11]

Callanetics: Evolution

Originally Posted by Whitedov1208

Does anyone know any good home exercises that targets the lower body?

[hummingbird11]

try eating your Carbs pre-workout and Protein post-workout

Originally Posted by Whitedov1208

Letting carbs back in diet to see what happens if I exercise more - maybe I don't have to restrict so much - we'll see. Trying to eat small amounts every 3 or 4 hrs.

[magdala]

Hi

I started slow burn about a month ago having bought the book years ago!

It has made a noticeable difference to my strength already so I am going to keep going...

However I note from the book doing slow burn every 5-7 days is recommended but the author writes in this thread twice a week is right...

I am happy to follow twice a week, but what's right?!

[inatic]

what is right is what is right for your body and recovery..

.. if twice a week is too much then follow his original suggestion in the book. Either would be correct as they were both written by Fred.

[clairtique]

Hey Fred..this may sound like a sophomoric question...
I work out at Body by Berle (spelling) in Fresh Meadows (NY) 2 times per week with a personal trainer for 25-30 minutes...extreme weights...and slow...just what you advise as I read your posts...I am very strong...and they are amazed at the weights I can push/resist...My thing is...my food is totally out of control...pizza, pasta, chips, etc...so, while I know, especially in my calves..they are cut...I'm worried that I may be building too much muscle...and, when I cut the sugar, which I am doing tomorrow...I have gained a lot of fat on my stomach area, which to me feels absolutely discusting...doing low carb...will the fat go and I will see the definition that I must have built do to the extensive work outs I have been doing for the last year and a half? I keep hearing of late that the weight is all about diet, but the form and definition of body is about weights. And yes, I try to tell people that this total weight body workout is also aerobics...and they laugh at me. I guess because I eat all this garbage and they think...well, obviously it doesnt work. I give myself credit, though..because even though my eating is horrendous...I have continued with the weight/resistance training...I'm just hoping now that starting tomorrow, I'll finally get my act together...and see this yucky fat go.
Any insight/ advice/ inspiration?
Claire

[hummingbird11]

Claire,

I think you are definitely on the right track!

Eat in a calorie deficit (calorie range = approx 10-12 times your body weight); Keep your Carbs in the 50-100 range; drink plenty of water; get plenty of sleep; and keep up the Exercise!

Yes, weight-loss is 80% WOE; so you do need to clean-up your diet; then you will "lose the fat" and "see the definition"!

Best of luck to you!

Originally Posted by clairtique

Hey Fred..this may sound like a sophomoric question...
I work out at Body by Berle (spelling) in Fresh Meadows (NY) 2 times per week with a personal trainer for 25-30 minutes...extreme weights...and slow...just what you advise as I read your posts...I am very strong...and they are amazed at the weights I can push/resist...My thing is...my food is totally out of control...pizza, pasta, chips, etc...so, while I know, especially in my calves..they are cut...I'm worried that I may be building too much muscle...and, when I cut the sugar, which I am doing tomorrow...I have gained a lot of fat on my stomach area, which to me feels absolutely discusting...doing low carb...will the fat go and I will see the definition that I must have built do to the extensive work outs I have been doing for the last year and a half? I keep hearing of late that the weight is all about diet, but the form and definition of body is about weights. And yes, I try to tell people that this total weight body workout is also aerobics...and they laugh at me. I guess because I eat all this garbage and they think...well, obviously it doesnt work. I give myself credit, though..because even though my eating is horrendous...I have continued with the weight/resistance training...I'm just hoping now that starting tomorrow, I'll finally get my act together...and see this yucky fat go.
Any insight/ advice/ inspiration?
Claire

[inatic]

i agreed. excess cals will build muscle.. once you diet down, you will lose the fat covering your muscle. You might think, once the fat is gone you are 'small' lol..