Body Revolution: Week 3 & 4 Update

Weeks 3 & 4 of the Body Revolution workout is a small step up from weeks 1 & 2. I did feel sore after the first 2 days, but my muscles adapted quickly after that. Overall, I think it was a great transition. I can see how it would be difficult for those who are not accustomed to regular exercise. Jillian incorporates a lot more balancing exercises and she throws in a few exercises where you are performing upper and lower body movements simultaneously. This is great as it utilizes more of the body and thus, it burns more calories.

Jillian still incorporates small bursts of cardio throughout the workout to keep your heart rate elevated. I enjoy these as they are a break from the weight exercises. There is still minimal equipment required which I love. I believe this will be the case for the entire program. I also like that Jillian gives different variations of an exercise to make it harder or easier.

The cardio workout is still the same one from weeks 1 & 2 so not much to say there (refer to my previous posts for more information). I am excited to move on to weeks 4 & 5 because I will get a new cardio workout. I am a little bored of this one to be honest.

In fact, that would be the only down side I can think of at this moment. I find the cardio routine boring after the first couple weeks. I also find that I feel a little bored doing the same workouts during the second week of each phase. The way the program is scheduled has you doing the same 2 workouts 4 times (within 2 weeks) and by the second week, I am wishing I could do something different. That said, I understand why it is organized this way; to allow beginners and less fit people adjust and build strength so that they are prepared for the next phase. To combat my boredom, I do the harder variations of each exercise during the second week.

On to weeks 4 & 5!

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