[LaurieM35]

Thought I would share what Jorge says about some workout secrets and how to get the most out of your workouts:

Workout Secrets


1. Ideally before every 8 minute routine, make sure to warm up for 1 minute with a jog in place (see left). Nice and light. Make sure to move both your arms and legs. The goal is increase the temp of the joints so that you avoid an injury.



2. Since the 8 minute moves are designed with only opposing muscle groups this will allow you to "actively-rest" while exercising. So it is very important that you move from one move to the next one. There is NO need for any resting between sets. This will save you time.


3. You goal is to feel an overload by the end of each minute on the muscle group you are focused on. Yep, you need to feel a slight overload (fatigue) after each move. If you are doing the extra-easy version, simply make sure you feel it at the end of the minute. If you are using the standard or dumbbell version, make sure to feel the overload by the 12 reps. If not then you need to increase the weight you are using. If you feel it too soon, say by the 6th rep, then the weight is too heavy. Adjust every time the weight you use. Not the time.

4. More is NOT more. This means only do what is shown. Know that the only time that lean muscle recuperates and rebuilds is when you are resting. Not when you are working out. If you feel you need more than 8 minutes, then make it cardio. Not more resistance training. If you do, you will slowdown your weight loss and over training the muscles.

5. After each 8 minute routine make time for a quick 1 minute cool down stretch. This one move works 10 muscles at once. Sit on the floor with your left leg straight in front of you. Bend your right leg and put the sole of your right foot against the inside of your left thigh. Your legs will look like the number 4. With your left hand, try to touch either your left ankle or your left toe. The "Jorge Stretch" works your left calf, Achilles tendon, hamstring, hip, knee, gluteus