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Let me introduce myself, my name is
Mike or
CoachRadRazor. I had never thought I would be doing this for one and a half years but since it has had such a revolutionary impact on my life, I am never going to quit! I have 3 rounds of P90X, 1 round of Insanity and 1 round of P90X2 under my belt and am still wanting to do more! Those programs have helped me drop 72 pounds so far! It has increased my social confidence, and massively improved my happiness. I now feel better physically but my mentality has rocketed into positivity that knows no boundaries. Now I am doing my 1st round of
Les Mills COMBAT and looking to increase my goals and reach my full potential. I invite you to join towards the adventure of a life time into health, fitness and the fullest potential you can achieve!!
Let me give a quick insight as to what
Les Mills Combat is about.
Les Mills Combat is 60 day workout program to help get you get absolutely ripped and put you in the best shape of your life! Each routine is different in their own respects but they are designed to target specific areas of your body while giving you some calorie killing cardio. There are multiple variants of each move PLUS the ability to modify to drop the impact but keeping the intensity.
Combat also has a little bit of weight training! Moves are simple but doing them in HIIT
High Intensity Interval Training helps push you to the limits while build some lean muscle! All you have to do is stay committed and you are golden. What do I mean by stay committed? I am talking about giving 100% each workout and 100% to the nutrition portion as well. Working your tooshie off is only a quarter of the battle. The remainder is in the kitchen. If you want to get absolutely cut, nutrition is key!
-One extra thing I do is
Take Notes. You are probably wondering why. Well, let me explain!
I write down things I need to work on the next time I push play. If I need to work on my form with kicks, I'll note it. Same with punches and especially when I use weights. Tony Horton hit's it on the head
"How can you improve when you don't know what you did." So, that is why I take notes! I recommend you do the same!
-If you are using this thread for accountability for another routine, still
Write It Down! Here are all the
WORKOUT WORKSHEETS for every program! Keep them and a pencil in your exercise area. Keep track of how many reps you did along with what weight/band you used. It will help remind you what was done prior so you can set new goals. I put little notes by the side of exercises like; “+” add weight “-“ drop weight “FORM” to improve form etc. for next time. Remember, you do not have to limit writing things down to just Resistance Training. You can do it for your Cardio Routines too!
Equipment:-
Dumbbells or Curlbar w/ weights – Both are used in Combat but not much. They are used to mimic a dead lift and to do shoulder presses. You can even use the curlbar weights themselves if the bar is too much weight. Though
Resistance Bands and not mentioned, you should be able to use them as well. You would need to practice using them before applying it to the workouts. If you do not have weights, I have used these items in the past to get me by (please note you must be EXTREMELY CAREFUL using these items!):
cinder blocks with holes punched in them for grip,
bricks,
River Rock,
SledgeHammers, and
Books that are securely tied together.
-These items are not required but are recommended:
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MMA Gloves are meant to increase you punching power and add a little bit of extra weight to you arms.
Weight Lifting Gloves,
Hand Wraps/Tape, or
Weighted Gloves can work just as well. Be careful if you are using weighted gloves. You do not want to throw your shoulder out!
Here are some tips that will help you get to your fitness and health goals.
1. Get Those Numbers! Before starting Les Mills Combat or your program of choice, you should take all the measurements of your body; thighs, biceps, waist, chest, weight, etc. Take Before Photos too! Those photos will give you a point to start gauging your results. The following link will send you to a video tutorial on how to best photograph your transformation.
>>>CLICK HERE<<<- When you hit DAY 31, DAY 61, and for some of you Day 91, repeat the photograph process. Trust me, comparing the old with the new makes for a fantastic time!2. Nutrition is the second key to success! Nothing is more important than what you put into your body! Track and plan out your meals; this will greatly aid your journey. Seriously, if you want to lose weight or get six pack abs, you must watch what you eat. Be sure to eat properly, with the correct nutrition and calorie count you can't go wrong. For hydration, a good rule of thumb is 1 quart of water per 50 pounds of weight. If losing weight is the goal, proper nutrition and hydration will naturally melt the fat away!
-SHAKEOLOGY can play a HUGE key part in your transformation process! It has definitely aided in mine! I highly recommend it because it gives you a days worth of fruits and vegetables but also opens up meal opportunities for your day!3. Attitude, Accountability and
Support are equally crucial. Remember that it isn’t going to happen immediately, it will take time and dedication to alter and adapt to a new routine and potentially a new lifestyle. Having support and posting to a thread like this one has been proven to increase your ability to finish the routine you have started! When you PUSH PLAY, you just need to do one thing;
“Do Your Best And Forget The Rest!” and
"DIG DEEP' so you can
Stay In The Fight!" You are the only one who knows how far you can push yourself. Staying positive is the anchor that will push you through tough times and boost you through the best.
This thread isn’t just for Les Mills Combat or graduates of Combat. It doesn’t matter which program you are using. This thread is here for YOU! Maybe you just started this fantastic adventure of health and fitness or this is your ten year anniversary or it. This thread if for people who started a month, week or a day ago, also for people who are starting today, tomorrow, this week, next week or next month. This is for people looking for advice on how to start, where to start, questioning to start or in the need to start. It is also for varying fitness levels, from marathon, triathlon, or decathlon runners to people who haven’t exercised since High School PE. This is here to help YOU and boost YOUR confidence, motivation, accountability, positivity and ultimately, YOUR RESULTS!
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