WHFN Kickbutt workouts-(I'm and apple)-good rotation for weight loss?

Nancy* · 07-03-11, 05:57 AM

For me being an apple, not all rotations work in helping me get the weight off. I have never done these workouts before and wondered if any of you have needed to lose weight(and an apple shape) and did these in a rotation? I'm really wanting to do these. The workouts are fun enough for me to stick to for a few weeks. I know all about "it's what you eat" being the biggest part BUT for me the right workout can either help me lose faster or lose nothing at all. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Thanks!!
Nancy

cyana · 07-03-11, 06:33 AM

First, the confessional - I'm really bad at sticking to a fixed rotation.

Having said that, I did a WHFN rotation several years ago and I admit to being pleasantly surprised with the results. I'm not an apple, but I am in my 50's and have started having that tendency to hold to a little extra around the mid-section. I like the fact these work-outs are typically paced so that you can up your weights as your fitness level improves and can also use bigger moves and/or impact to increase the cardio intensity.

And you're right......watching the fork-to-mouth piece makes a big difference, also. The good news - we have a lot of great fresh produce to enjoy this time of year.

Good luck!

muddjeansgal · 07-03-11, 08:03 AM

I just did 2 of these workouts for the first time this week. I was surprised at the balance and core strength moves that they have.
I would think that the pilates moves and cardio would only do positive things for the waistline. Not to mention the weight training in these workouts.

Anna Benson was very creative and knew how to make an effective workout. I think you can't go wrong with these. I had these once and gave them all away because I thought they were too easy and had odd moves but now I see Anna' fingerprints all over these and feel that they are an excellent progression of the original Firm.
So thankful that these were gifted to me (thanks deb)

ldy_solana · 07-03-11, 08:49 AM

i found these rotations on the forum awhile back. hope this helps. i have never used them as a rotation, just added in one or two a week.

Robin's WFHN Rotation:

Strong Bear
Fast Cheetah
Cardio or Pilates
Metaboost
Flex Posture
Cardio or Pilates

Crunch Time
Floor Burn
Cardio or Pilates
Upper Body Burn
Lower Body Burn
Cardio or Pilates

Push Pull
Steamin’ Cardio
Cardio or Pilates
Pump
Lean
Cardio or Pilates

Deb WFHN/FIRM Rotation

Week 1
FitPrime Metaboost
FitPrime Lean
KickButt Strong Bear
KickButt Fast Cheetah
FitPrime Pump
FitPrime Lean

Week 2
KickButt PushPull
KickButt Steamin' Cardio
Firm Crosstrainers Strength
Firm Crosstrainers Cardio
KickButt Fast Cheetah
KickButt Strong Bear

Week 3
FitPrime Pump
FitPrime Lean
FitPrime Lower Body Burn
FitPrime Upper Body Burn
KickButt Steamin' Cardio
KickButt Push Pull

Week 4
FitPrime Lean
FitPrime Metaboost
KickButt Steamin' Cardio
Firm Maximum Body Shaping
KickButt Fast Cheetah
KickButt Strong Bear

Week 5
FitPrime Metaboost
FitPrime Lean
FitPrime Lower Body Burn
FitPrime Upper Body Burn
KickButt Steamin' Cardio
KickButt Push Pull

Week 6
FitPrime Pump
FitPrime Lean
Firm Crosstrainers Cardio
Firm Crosstrainers Strength
KickButt Fast Cheetah
KickButt Strong Bear

Lucky Star · 07-03-11, 09:55 AM

Nancy, it's my belief that AWT in general can be very effective for apple-shapes because you're getting cardio in with your weight training, and apples need cardio.

So, in theory the WHFNs, as with most Anna Benson workouts, should work well for you -- plus they have a core focus. But of course the proof is in the doing!

ebianco · 07-03-11, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddjeansgal

Anna Benson was very creative and knew how to make an effective workout.

I totally agree!!

I would highly recommend these.

Nancy* · 07-05-11, 12:43 AM

Hi All,

My apologies for not getting back here. I didn't get a notice so didn't think there were any replies.

What I do like about these is they don't look like they will kill me! Also, these days I'm looking for something more moderate without all the jumping around but still effective for getting this fat off. So, even though these have cardio, would you still add another couple days of maybe 30 minutes of cardio or would these do a good job on their own?

Nancy* · 07-05-11, 12:44 AM

THanks for these!! Once I do the rotation that came with them, I can play around with these.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ldy_solana

i found these rotations on the forum awhile back. hope this helps. i have never used them as a rotation, just added in one or two a week.

Robin's WFHN Rotation:

Strong Bear
Fast Cheetah
Cardio or Pilates
Metaboost
Flex Posture
Cardio or Pilates

Crunch Time
Floor Burn
Cardio or Pilates
Upper Body Burn
Lower Body Burn
Cardio or Pilates

Push Pull
Steamin’ Cardio
Cardio or Pilates
Pump
Lean
Cardio or Pilates

Deb WFHN/FIRM Rotation

Week 1
FitPrime Metaboost
FitPrime Lean
KickButt Strong Bear
KickButt Fast Cheetah
FitPrime Pump
FitPrime Lean

Week 2
KickButt PushPull
KickButt Steamin' Cardio
Firm Crosstrainers Strength
Firm Crosstrainers Cardio
KickButt Fast Cheetah
KickButt Strong Bear

Week 3
FitPrime Pump
FitPrime Lean
FitPrime Lower Body Burn
FitPrime Upper Body Burn
KickButt Steamin' Cardio
KickButt Push Pull

Week 4
FitPrime Lean
FitPrime Metaboost
KickButt Steamin' Cardio
Firm Maximum Body Shaping
KickButt Fast Cheetah
KickButt Strong Bear

Week 5
FitPrime Metaboost
FitPrime Lean
FitPrime Lower Body Burn
FitPrime Upper Body Burn
KickButt Steamin' Cardio
KickButt Push Pull

Week 6
FitPrime Pump
FitPrime Lean
Firm Crosstrainers Cardio
Firm Crosstrainers Strength
KickButt Fast Cheetah
KickButt Strong Bear

lfcjasp · 07-05-11, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky Star

Nancy, it's my belief that AWT in general can be very effective for apple-shapes because you're getting cardio in with your weight training, and apples need cardio.

Which explains why Slim Series (no, it's not Anna Benson) is so good for apples

Nancy* · 07-05-11, 11:35 AM

I did well with slim series BUT I had to add extra cardio to get off the fat.(I di the slim training rotation). I've got one of those stubborn bodies that just love to hang on to it although there are just a few workouts that do the trick for me. Barry's Bootcamp, Margaret Richards, Joyce Vedral Fat Burning Workout, Gin Miller's Simply Circuit and Tae Bo blasts fat off me fast. Yet, Jillian Michaels, Jari Love and Interval Cardio stall my weight loss. How weird is that? I'll try out WHFN Kickbutt for a few weeks and post back here how it goes.

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07-03-11, 05:57 AM
Nancy* Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY	WHFN Kickbutt workouts-(I'm and apple)-good rotation for weight loss? For me being an apple, not all rotations work in helping me get the weight off. I have never done these workouts before and wondered if any of you have needed to lose weight(and an apple shape) and did these in a rotation? I'm really wanting to do these. The workouts are fun enough for me to stick to for a few weeks. I know all about "it's what you eat" being the biggest part BUT for me the right workout can either help me lose faster or lose nothing at all. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Thanks!! Nancy

07-03-11, 06:33 AM
cyana Join Date: Dec 2001	First, the confessional - I'm really bad at sticking to a fixed rotation. Having said that, I did a WHFN rotation several years ago and I admit to being pleasantly surprised with the results. I'm not an apple, but I am in my 50's and have started having that tendency to hold to a little extra around the mid-section. I like the fact these work-outs are typically paced so that you can up your weights as your fitness level improves and can also use bigger moves and/or impact to increase the cardio intensity. And you're right......watching the fork-to-mouth piece makes a big difference, also. The good news - we have a lot of great fresh produce to enjoy this time of year. Good luck! __________________ "People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway." — Mother Teresa "I've decided to grow old disgracefully." - Twigs

07-03-11, 08:03 AM
muddjeansgal Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Phoenix	I just did 2 of these workouts for the first time this week. I was surprised at the balance and core strength moves that they have. I would think that the pilates moves and cardio would only do positive things for the waistline. Not to mention the weight training in these workouts. Anna Benson was very creative and knew how to make an effective workout. I think you can't go wrong with these. I had these once and gave them all away because I thought they were too easy and had odd moves but now I see Anna' fingerprints all over these and feel that they are an excellent progression of the original Firm. So thankful that these were gifted to me (thanks deb)

07-03-11, 08:49 AM
ldy_solana Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lynchburg,Virginia	i found these rotations on the forum awhile back. hope this helps. i have never used them as a rotation, just added in one or two a week. Robin's WFHN Rotation: Strong Bear Fast Cheetah Cardio or Pilates Metaboost Flex Posture Cardio or Pilates Crunch Time Floor Burn Cardio or Pilates Upper Body Burn Lower Body Burn Cardio or Pilates Push Pull Steamin’ Cardio Cardio or Pilates Pump Lean Cardio or Pilates Deb WFHN/FIRM Rotation Week 1 FitPrime Metaboost FitPrime Lean KickButt Strong Bear KickButt Fast Cheetah FitPrime Pump FitPrime Lean Week 2 KickButt PushPull KickButt Steamin' Cardio Firm Crosstrainers Strength Firm Crosstrainers Cardio KickButt Fast Cheetah KickButt Strong Bear Week 3 FitPrime Pump FitPrime Lean FitPrime Lower Body Burn FitPrime Upper Body Burn KickButt Steamin' Cardio KickButt Push Pull Week 4 FitPrime Lean FitPrime Metaboost KickButt Steamin' Cardio Firm Maximum Body Shaping KickButt Fast Cheetah KickButt Strong Bear Week 5 FitPrime Metaboost FitPrime Lean FitPrime Lower Body Burn FitPrime Upper Body Burn KickButt Steamin' Cardio KickButt Push Pull Week 6 FitPrime Pump FitPrime Lean Firm Crosstrainers Cardio Firm Crosstrainers Strength KickButt Fast Cheetah KickButt Strong Bear __________________ Kassia \m/(>_<)\m/ DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

07-03-11, 09:55 AM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Nancy, it's my belief that AWT in general can be very effective for apple-shapes because you're getting cardio in with your weight training, and apples need cardio. So, in theory the WHFNs, as with most Anna Benson workouts, should work well for you -- plus they have a core focus. But of course the proof is in the doing! __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

07-05-11, 12:43 AM
Nancy* Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY	Hi All, My apologies for not getting back here. I didn't get a notice so didn't think there were any replies. What I do like about these is they don't look like they will kill me! Also, these days I'm looking for something more moderate without all the jumping around but still effective for getting this fat off. So, even though these have cardio, would you still add another couple days of maybe 30 minutes of cardio or would these do a good job on their own?

07-05-11, 11:35 AM
Nancy* Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY	I did well with slim series BUT I had to add extra cardio to get off the fat.(I di the slim training rotation). I've got one of those stubborn bodies that just love to hang on to it although there are just a few workouts that do the trick for me. Barry's Bootcamp, Margaret Richards, Joyce Vedral Fat Burning Workout, Gin Miller's Simply Circuit and Tae Bo blasts fat off me fast. Yet, Jillian Michaels, Jari Love and Interval Cardio stall my weight loss. How weird is that? I'll try out WHFN Kickbutt for a few weeks and post back here how it goes.