I answered over 200 individual questions about the Move Sweat Shred Guide on Tuesday’s post and I couldn’t have been happier to do that. I would never want to start something or spend money on something unless I had all the answers, so thank you for asking!
1. Can I Modify the Guide for 3-4 Workouts a Week?
YES. I guide is not all or nothing--it is NOT success or failure, it is NOT results or nothing. You WILL see results if you are consistent with these workouts even if it is not every day. The guide has 5 unique workouts every week (no repetition), but that does not mean you have to get them all in each week. You can also break them up and complete different cardio sessions with different resistance workouts--just as long as you get it in and are pushing yourself, you will see results.
(tip: I recommend skipping Cardio + Abs, since the other workout days incorporate those often)
2. Can the Workouts be Performed at Home? With What Equipment?
YES. There are women who have already completed the entire 8 week guide from home. You will need to modify about 5% of the guide, but I provide those modifications to you upon e-mail request (madelinemoves@gmail.com).
Equipment: Step, dumbbells, kettlebell (dumbbell works also), medicine ball (5-10lbs) and resistance cables to be used in place of cable machines and an inflated exercise ball (although not required)
3. How Long do the Workouts Take? What if I only have 30-45 minutes?
People of average fitness level typically complete an entire workout in about an hour or a few minutes over. HOWEVER, circuit training is SO simple to follow that you can simply shorten a workout by not repeating a circuit and moving on to the next instead.
4. Does the Guide Have Weight Recommendations to Help Choose for Given Exercises?
What About Videos for Form Guidance?
Yes. It has suggested weights for exercises, but it also gives clear guidelines on how YOU can determine what weight is right for you. (Hint: the last two repetitions of an exercise should be very difficult). Each exercise is linked to a video so you can check your form to be sure you are performing properly.
5. Does the Guide Include Cardio Recommendations?
Yes. The guide has two HIIT (high intensity interval training) workouts a week, LISS (low intensity steady state) and steady state cardio that is not required, but recommended based on your goals. It is all outlined in each workout and found in the introductory information.
This guide is very “friendly” to runners and I’ve provided a detailed post on how I recommend incorporating it into a training program.
Below is an excerpt from the guide
6. Does the Guide Include Nutrition?
Meal Plans?
Will I See Results Without Tracking Macros?
My nutrition support is an 8 Week Macro coaching program, but I am currently full and not taking on new clients. Macro counting is NOT required to see results, but some people prefer to do the two together. As long as you are eating in accordance with your body’s caloric needs, you will see physical changes in performing the guide without macro counting.
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