Comments on: Workout 6: All dumbbells! All the time!

By: My routines as they stand « criticalweight

My routines as they stand « criticalweight — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:15:32 +0000

[...] By nowitstime My workout is based on the one by the fabulous Mistress Krista, in her All dumbbells, all the time! which was perfect for me, because dumb bells are all I’m starting with, [...]

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:36:27 +0000

Loved routine #1! I’m used to a full body workout with days in between, so I did both upper and lower body tonight. I mixed it up by running up and down the stairs in my house, twice, after each set. WHEW! Kicked my ass, but makes me happy. I’m glad, because I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to bust my ass at home the same way I do at the gym. Silly Karen.

Great site, great tips, great routine! Thanks!

By: Kat

Kat — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:46:18 +0000

Those two circuit workouts posted under routine #2 are kick-ass! I’m in my third week of this program (with some supplementary posterior chain work, due to having, literally, weak-ass glutes and hamstrings). That first week was pretty brutal (including one day when my legs were so sore I made my husband bring me breakfast), but on the third week I am down 1% bodyfat (with, of course, some dietary adjustments) and I’m noticing some small improvements in muscle definition as well. It’s also helping with my swimming stroke, since the deltoids are getting stronger more quickly, so I can really keep my elbows high and pull a lot harder. Yay Krista!

By: Truth About Abs

Truth About Abs — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:37:48 +0000

mm mm good!! dumbbells!!! Short, but sweet. Next time I’m pressed for time but still want to get my workout in, this is where I’ll be!! :-) thanks tons.

By: Cath

Cath — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:17:08 +0000

Ok Thank you :)

By: Mistress Krista

Mistress Krista — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:01:10 +0000

Cath, look at the recommend reps and sets. Then try them. If it calls for 10 reps, try 10 reps with a weight.

Too heavy –> reduce the weight on the next set
Too light –> increase the weight on the next set

After some trial and error for the first couple of weeks, you’ll figure it out.

By: Cath

Cath — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:12:02 +0000

I am new to doing weights and I have started doing routine 1 but I am unsure on how much weight I should lift. Any suggestions would be great :) My Doctor told me to build muscle to loose fat. Thanks

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:08:10 +0000

The circuits rock! They kicked my ass, but I love it! :)

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:25:47 +0000

Wow… did ‘circuit b’ for 20 minutes today… I’m considering just lying down on the floor for a few minutes… :-) Thanks again!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:56:15 +0000

Hi Krista -
I’ve spent a lot of time on your site and have learned a lot, never tried one of the workouts until today. I’ve been working out with weights for a while, am in a rut. Tried ‘circuit a’ above this afternoon and totally underestimated it. Wow! I’m feeling it now!

Thanks for being such a great resource!