Many people have been asking about my amazing results I have been getting and what work out plan I am doing. While you ask and I answer!
I keep saying how amazed I have been with my results and I am being totally honest. I didn't really think I was going to see results or love this work out as much as I have. If you have questions please contact me. I am just so over joyed with having arm muscles and feeling fitter, more powerful and in control of my results. Here are the top ten questions people ask about Combat from Beachbody with my extra notes :).
10 Frequently Asked Questions About LES MILLS COMBAT
1. What could LES MILLS COMBAT do for my body?
LES MILLS COMBAT is a full-body training program that combines highly effective calorie-burning moves and sequences from 6 different martial arts disciplines with High-Intensity Interval Training to specifically target your fast twitch muscle fibers, proven to have the greatest capacity for transformation. In short, it’s designed to help make you very fit. Expect a lean, chiseled look, not a bodybuilder physique. AND do you! I can't believer the change in my arms alone. I also have to say I love love love interval training I get such an amazing work out and really feel like I am using my time wisely. I am very busy so the lengths and power of the work outs is great
2. Will I lose muscle tone if I switch from a program like P90X® or LES MILLS PUMP to LES MILLS COMBAT?
Not at all. In fact, you will maintain your results and continue to build lean muscle mass. That said, the workouts are not as focused on heavy weight training as either P90X or LES MILLS PUMP, and you don't focus on hypertrophy (muscle growth) as much as you would in P90X. In truth I haven't done P90X so can say personally anything on this point
3. If I have bad knees or ankles, will I be able to do LES MILLS COMBAT?
We always recommend that you check with your doctor first. Whether or not you are able to do these workouts depends on your situation and how injured you are. LES MILLS COMBAT is high-intensity training. There is always a modification option that makes it easier and less impactful, but you still need good coordination and movement abilities. If your doctor clears you to do martial arts, then you can do LES MILLS COMBAT. If not, we recommend you choose a lower-impact program. Some of you know that I have a funny hip issues (deals just with how my body grow and there isn't much that can be done for it.) However I haven't had any pain from this workout in that area...but you know your body then anyone else
4. What kind of music is featured in the program?
LES MILLS COMBAT's dynamic martial arts sequences, moves, and combinations were carefully choreographed to some of today's most popular music, as well as old-school rap, disco dance beats, and classic tunes. From "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" to "You Can't Touch This" to "YMCA," all of our scores were chosen for their ability to inspire, energize, and fuel your workouts—and they've all been amped up a notch to give you that extra adrenaline "kick" as you power your way through LES MILLS COMBAT's high-octane workouts. The MUSIC IS AWESOME!!!!!! I love love love music in work outs and it helps to motivate me and keep me going...I actually got a ton of the music and listen to it all the time now
5. What is the difference between LES MILLS COMBAT and LES MILLS PUMP?
The LES MILLS PUMP workout features light weights lifted for high reps, to help you achieve lean muscles and a toned look. LES MILLS COMBAT is a high-intensity and explosive aerobic endurance program designed to scorch calories, shred fat, and help you get that chiseled, fit body. I haven't done PUMP however through this program I have really fallen in love with how Les Mills does programs and would love to try it
6. I'm not very coordinated. Will I be able to do LES MILLS COMBAT?
Yes! In fact, doing LES MILLS COMBAT will help you become more coordinated. "The Basics" workout will teach you the techniques and various "guards" and "stances" that will be the foundation of later moves. Just go at your own pace. If you get lost, there's no harm in hitting the "pause" button, rewinding, and trying the movement again. I am a dancer by training so this one is hard for me to compare. I would say its easy to pick up and the basics dvd helps out alot
7. How much equipment do I need for LES MILLS COMBAT?
You will need your own dumbbells, within a certain weight range, for the POWER HIIT 1 workout and the Ultimate Warrior Kit's WARRIOR 1: UPPER BODY BLOW OUT to advance your fitness level and get serious definition! Dumbbells are optional for the SHOCK PLYO HIIT 2 workout and the Ultimate Warrior Kit's CORE ATTACK. You may also find that wearing the LES MILLS COMBAT Training Gloves when you're working out will amp up your intensity and help you deliver more accurate punches. Get the Gloves for sure and I keep having to move up weights its awesome!
8. How long is the LES MILLS COMBAT program? How many workouts are there?
LES MILLS COMBAT is a 60-day workout program, and you can follow one of three calendars: the introductory Combat Warrior Calendar, the more intense Supreme Warrior Calendar, or the extreme Ultimate Warrior Calendar. The Combat Warrior and Supreme Warrior Calendars are built from the 7 workouts (30 to 60 minutes each) in the LES MILLS COMBAT Kit. The Ultimate Warrior Calendar uses these and integrates the additional workouts available in the Ultimate Warrior Kit. I am currently doing the Combat Warrior but plan on moving onto the Ultimate right before the pageant....It is easy to schedule into my day. You need to make your fitness a priority, its taking care of what you leave in...you need to take care of it.
9. I've been doing BODYCOMBAT® at my gym. Is LES MILLS COMBAT similar?
Yes. LES MILLS COMBAT is the at-home version of BODYCOMBAT, taught by LES MILLS COMBAT–certified trainers Dan Cohen and Rachael Newsham. I love Rach and Dan and they know their stuff for sure, I am going to start going to BODYCOMBAT also I love the program that much
10. Can I do a hybrid of this and LES MILLS PUMP?
Absolutely. You can incorporate a LES MILLS COMBAT workout into your LES MILLS PUMP routine by using one of the LES MILLS COMBAT workouts on your recommended "Walk" day in the LES MILLS PUMP workout calendar. However, it is not recommended that you supplement your LES MILLS COMBAT workouts with those from LES MILLS PUMP. Again I haven't done PUMP but will be adding it in soon so I will keep you up to date
If anyone wants to know more about being part of a Beach Body Challenge group please let me know. I highly recommend them because they help to keep to motivated and accountable. A new one will be starting with me on May 5th and I can send you all the details. Also for more on Beachbody check out my site here.
Tune in next week as I review some of the newest supplements I have added into my life!
