M&F Hers 4 week plan

[cynthia_waz]

Has anyone seen the 4 week Bikini Ready plan in the May/June issue of M&F Hers?
I am debating trying it after BBD, but before NROLFW.
it's a 3 day full body lifting workout. Each day is different. One day is Low Reps/Heavy Weights, one is High Rep/Low weight as a circuit and the last day is Moderate Reps/Moderate Weight set up as all trisets.
I've definitely never done anything like this one before.
if you have checked it out - what are your thoughts?

[IronOrchid]

Has anyone seen the 4 week Bikini Ready plan in the May/June issue of M&F Hers?
I am debating trying it after BBD, but before NROLFW.
it's a 3 day full body lifting workout. Each day is different. One day is Low Reps/Heavy Weights, one is High Rep/Low weight as a circuit and the last day is Moderate Reps/Moderate Weight set up as all trisets.
I've definitely never done anything like this one before.
if you have checked it out - what are your thoughts?

It looks very good to me and I'm curious too. At least it is something new and one whole week consists of very different work-outs, so it is very interesting and should not be boring. I'm going to give it a try for a month at least. But I'll start it within 2 month: right now I'm lifting heavy and eat at my maintenance so I'm gaining (but not a lot). And then, in July, I'm going to shed off 3-7 pounds by the autumn holidays. I usually go with Vince Gironda's 8x8 program. But first month I think I'll try that M&F plan.

[nickys]

Ooooh, I love full body workouts. Now I have to wait til this issue is out in Aus and I can actually find it - dang! Keep us posted on how it goes.

[cynthia_waz]

When I get to work, I'll pm you the workout

[egoatdoor]

If you are looking for a change of pace or a different program, its fine.

But this or any other program is not going to make anybody "bikini ready" in 4 weeks unless she is already close to peak condition. Figure and bikini competitors ( like the model in the article) who are in decent shape year round take 8-16 weeks to get in competition condition, so how is someone with an ordinary body going to transform themselves in 4 weeks?

Also be aware that any program is only as good as the effort you put into it, plus the diet, cardio and rest you get outside the gym. Just doing the exercises and going through the motions is not going to result in any substantive changes in the physique

[cynthia_waz]

If you are looking for a change of pace or a different program, its fine.

But this or any other program is not going to make anybody "bikini ready" in 4 weeks unless she is already close to peak condition. Figure and bikini competitors ( like the model in the article) who are in decent shape year round take 8-16 weeks to get in competition condition, so how is someone with an ordinary body going to transform themselves in 4 weeks?

Also be aware that any program is only as good as the effort you put into it, plus the diet, cardio and rest you get outside the gym. Just doing the exercises and going through the motions is not going to result in any substantive changes in the physique

oh sweetie, i know i am way more than 4 weeks out from being bikini ready! i am almost 8 months post partum and a hot mess. LoL. i'm just going to try it because i've never done a workout like it before. and its only 4 weeks. get it done and then move on to bigger and better things. i am hoping that once i complete the program i'm already doing and then that 4 week program that i'll just be more comfortable in my bathing suit while at my apartment complex pool. i'm not lookng to get on stage

[egoatdoor]

oh sweetie, i know i am way more than 4 weeks out from being bikini ready! i am almost 8 months post partum and a hot mess. LoL. i'm just going to try it because i've never done a workout like it before. and its only 4 weeks. get it done and then move on to bigger and better things. i am hoping that once i complete the program i'm already doing and then that 4 week program that i'll just be more comfortable in my bathing suit while at my apartment complex pool. i'm not lookng to get on stage

Thats fine. Just making a point. Many of the readers of these magazines aren't looking to get on stage either, but the publishers insist on promising magic results when it just is not going to happen.

Hee...heee.. about the apartment complex pool. One of my neighbors mentioned a couple of days ago how she was working out hard for when our pool opens Memorial Day weekend.

[cynthia_waz]

Thats fine. Just making a point. Many of the readers of these magazines aren't looking to get on stage either, but the publishers insist on promising magic results when it just is not going to happen.

Hee...heee.. about the apartment complex pool. One of my neighbors mentioned a couple of days ago how she was working out hard for when our pool opens Memorial Day weekend.

its amazing the titles magazines will put on workouts to sell a few issues.
but i looked at the workout, and it looks interesting/different/challenging. it only involves 3 days of lifting and plans like that work well for me currently. i can always make up a cardio day easily on the weekends if i need to miss a day at the gym, when i have to juggle lifting workouts, it gets challenging with the time and proper rest.

[IronOrchid]

If you are looking for a change of pace or a different program, its fine.

But this or any other program is not going to make anybody "bikini ready" in 4 weeks unless she is already close to peak condition. Figure and bikini competitors ( like the model in the article) who are in decent shape year round take 8-16 weeks to get in competition condition, so how is someone with an ordinary body going to transform themselves in 4 weeks?

Also be aware that any program is only as good as the effort you put into it, plus the diet, cardio and rest you get outside the gym. Just doing the exercises and going through the motions is not going to result in any substantive changes in the physique

WOW! Who could ever though of all of that!...

[cynthia_waz]

WOW! Who could ever though of all of that!...

LoL.

[Princess20]

I bought the magazine earlier this week, and as soon as I saw the bikini plan I started it right away. I love the variety, and that the HIIT is only 20 min. minimum. BUT I was definitely tired and sweating after only 1 circuit. It is difficult, but invigorating. Previously, I had done Tabata mixed with weights, then 40 min. cardio. This was my plan 3-4x per week. This new M&F plan is HARDER!

BTW, go to the magazine's online website to get the rest of the descriptions. They don't list descriptions in the magazine for every exercise in the circuits.

[nickys]

WOW! Who could ever though of all of that!...

Yah, twas a little bit patronising ...

[IronOrchid]

I bought the magazine earlier this week, and as soon as I saw the bikini plan I started it right away. I love the variety, and that the HIIT is only 20 min. minimum. BUT I was definitely tired and sweating after only 1 circuit. It is difficult, but invigorating. Previously, I had done Tabata mixed with weights, then 40 min. cardio. This was my plan 3-4x per week. This new M&F plan is HARDER!

BTW, go to the magazine's online website to get the rest of the descriptions. They don't list descriptions in the magazine for every exercise in the circuits.

Thank you for this post! That's what I really wanted to hear!
Did you mean this additional exercise descriptions? http://www.muscleandfitnesshers.com/...ur-summer-body

Now I will try that plan for sure!

[Princess20]

Did you mean this additional exercise descriptions?

Yes, that's the correct link. BTW, did the Moderate-Rep part of the plan today. Man, it was hard! But I'm proud I finished it.

[cynthia_waz]

Yes, that's the correct link. BTW, did the Moderate-Rep part of the plan today. Man, it was hard! But I'm proud I finished it.

i still have 7 weeks before i start it - but you have me excited!!!

[IronOrchid]

Yes, that's the correct link. BTW, did the Moderate-Rep part of the plan today. Man, it was hard! But I'm proud I finished it.

Well, hold on, you've just started. I'm sure within a week or two it will be easier.
Good luck with your goals!