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Aug 31 2008

Hardcore Circuit 1 – Exercises for legs, back and chest


In this part of the workout I am doing a set of lunges, kneeling rows and baby push ups. You can build your strength endurance by doing as many reps as you are capable of while maintaining a proper form and stopping always before your proper form goes south.  I am also incorporating skipping rope in between each set of the resistance training, which will boost your metabolism and result in an elevated fat burning rate. As your cardio conditioning improves, you can increase the intensity of your cardio between sets or keep it at a steady moderate pace up to 5 minutes of skipping.

Best,

Zuzana.

  • MARILYN

    Hi Zuzana. I am really suprised that some people said that the exercises you presented werent challenging enough. I ve tried sooo many exercises regimes before and yours are the best, i see visible and great results. It really works.
    Anyway, i am looking forward to the new Hardcore Workout.
    Once again thank You soo much for all the work and commitment.
    Take care.

  • Colin72

    Hi,
    I am a fan, a liked watching your videos. I thought the variety of your videos where very informative about the exercises. I have been starting to exercise a bit more lately, and was interested in both the light works out and the heavy. My lower back has a tendancy to tighten back and several weeks of regular workouts so lately I have been watching for a lower impact back workout in which to strenghen the muscles. The largest problem with the intense workout is if there are lingering effects in could hamper my job which at times is physical. Great vids, not everybody are able to handle the hardcore workouts. I hope to get into good enough shape to enjoy whatever it is I might do. You where like a friendly trainer to us part timers, thank you. p.s. made my first 2k jog again today in the middle of a 6k hike. I wanted to go out and see some nature, thanks again

  • http://designed.ru shefsus

    I think, Susana is beautiful. I’ll be watching your chanel. Thanks.

  • Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Hi Marilyn,
    Thank you for writing about the exercises. People who do not find the workouts challenging are mostly the ones who are only watching :) I am glad to hear that there are strong women and men out there that are working to improve their fitness level. I feel like I am not alone ;)

    All the best,
    Zuzana.

  • Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Thanks Shefsus!

  • Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Hi Colin72,
    I hope that you got my email. I sent it before the comments started working.

  • nasaguy

    Hi Zuzana! This is my first comment – probably not the last. WOW, you look wonderful! Good workouts too. Your enthusiasm for fitness is obvious. :) Bodyweight workouts are terrific!
    If you’re looking for more video ideas: You have shown lots of good workouts, but what about TESTS of fitness? Like max pushups, max chinups, the flexed arm hang, or the wall sit? Chinups are tough but you seem pretty strong, I bet you can knock out a few. :)
    Anyway, just some ideas.
    Best of luck to you and looking forward to more,
    nasaguy

  • Mae

    Hi Zuzana! I have tried many workouts at many different times. I am 16, 5’6 and I just came across your page about a week ago, and started the first day I seen your amazingly inspiring videos. :] Your workouts are by far the best, and yes they are challenging..well for everyone its different. I havent been active in a while, but This new year Im making change, and am fully committed in engaging in hardcore workouts, exercises, and all that good stuff. My three main focuses though are my thighs, calves, and abs. I was searching your videos, and for calves I know jump roping and rollerblading are great, so I do them tons, and thighs..Im searching for more workouts just forcusing on them. Can you help me out..like which workouts would be the best for just thighs. I do mix and match all your workouts though. Ill do one one day, another the next, and then repeat. Thank you so much for being such an inspiration, to not only me, but a ton of people. =]

  • aras

    hi, Zuzanna
    i wanna tell u the magic about the before and after pictures.that guys u see in the pics are not fresh boys in gym.they did it before, but then took a vacation so became shapless and fat.if u are such a man u can get your old form easily, plus u use some special nutritions.

  • Todd Fat To Fit

    Hi Zuzana, I have watched many of your videos and want to say they morivate me very much. I broke both legs and gained 80 lbs. of fat. I am now down almost 40 from my max wt. I just want to know: are you a smoker?? You seem very short of breath on a lot of your vid. or are you just showing small amounts of your workout? Thanks again. Todd Fat To Fit

  • Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Hi Todd,

    I am not a smoker and the reason why I am short of breath is because I am working really hard. I am actually exercising for real on my videos and I am doing the whole workouts which we are posting in smaller pieces. Your workouts should be challenging and being short of breath is one of the signs that you are working hard.
    Best,
    Zuzana.

  • Brandy

    You mentioned in this video description that it was difficult to do push-ups after your surgery. I have been thinking of getting a breast augmentation and was wondering if that was what you have gotten as well, if that’s the case I am just wondering how long it took you before you could work out like normal. Thanks and feel free to just answer this question to my yahoo email address. Good luck you look great!
    -Brandy-

  • Levi

    i eat papaya, melon and turkey slices forbreakfast (should i add eggs ?)

    Thanks for your time & consideration.

  • benny

    Hi Zuzana, your videos are really great!
    I just wanted to ask if you have any tips on breathing during exercises?
    The question is, when to breath in and when to breath out during the exercises?

    Thanks for your time!!

  • Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Hi Benny,
    breathing during exercise might depend on your fitness level. There are situations when breath holding is appropriate, but never for people with circulatory system and heart problems. The general recommendation for new trainees and people with heart and circulatory problems is to exhale on exertion. This widely used recommendation is not based on actual research, but rather theory. It is important to remember that when you exhale completely, you are telling your muscles to relax.

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  • Daniel

    Hello Zuzana,

    I cannot view these 2 videos, even though I have latest update of Adobe flash player 10. Why is this so? It is not on you tube either. There are other videos on this site I can’t see also.

    Daniel

  • http://www.bodyrock.tv/ Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    HI Daniel,

    it has nothing to do with flash player. Maybe it is a browser issue.

  • Jessica

    Hey!
    Love your website, it’s fantastic and so inspirational. You are beautiful. I have a lot of excess fat on my stomach and thighs. Will this reduce by using your workouts? What would be the best exercise for getting rid of fat in these areas
    Thanks x

  • http://www.bodyrock.tv/ Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Hi Jessica,
    if you will watch your diet and exercise on a daily basis you will reduce your body fat and shape up. Check out my answer on fitness F.A.Q. How do I begin using the workout routines on BodyRock.Tv. This will help you to get started.

  • gina

    Hi Zuzana,

    I love your videos and your clothing style. I myself love to look cute while I’m working out. Do you think it’s possible if you can post on the youtube sidebars where you got your outfits from? I know you’re a big fan of lululemon and I love it also, thanks to you!!!

    Also, in some of your vids, you don’t clarify how many reps and sets you should do, i you could do that more often, it would be greatly appeciated.

    And more recipes and nutrition advice please!!!!
    thanks so much gorgeous!!!

  • gina

    also please let me know where you got this outfit from…thanks doll!

  • http://www.bodyrock.tv/ Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Hi Gina, you can read the descriptions for each workout underneath the videos ;)

  • Luci

    Hi Zuzana,

    when I am doing Rock your body and 40 min workout I use two 5 kg dumbells, here you say we should use barbie weights, so should I use smaller weight for this routine?
    I know that 5 kg is probably barbie for you but for me it is still heavy enough, so what do you think, should I go for smaller weight for this one?
    Thanks
    Luci

  • Elizabeth S

    I want to try out this workout but i am a bit lost. It doesnt say how many reps should be done, for how many minutes i should skip etc…. is it possible to have a complete breakdown of this workout. And am i suppose to do Part 2 straight after, on another day, and how many times a week etc…
    Thank You

  • http://www.bodyrock.tv/ Zuzana – BodyRock.Tv

    Hi Elizabeth S, the description is always underneath the video. For this particular workout you suppose to do minimum of 10 reps and do as many reps as you can do with gg good form up to 100. The skipping should not exceed 5 minutes. This is just part 1 of the workout and you suppose to do both parts back to back. Please check my fitness F.A.Q. where I have explained how to use my workouts and how often you should exercise.

  • Hailey

    Zuzana, I have a question about jumpropes. I got a classic one today, but there were a lot of different kinds such as speed, and ones with weights, and you probably know those kinds. But what is the best kind of jump rope for exercising? Or are they for different types of workouts?

  • Thanah

    Dear Zuzana,

    Your workouts are an inspiration!

    What type of jump rope are you using?

  • Sandeep Singh Rai

    Dear Zuzana,

    Yor workouts have created magic in my and my Players life, we are doing it regular, we dont get tired easily , we feel good about our body, God Blss You and Keep-it-up, take care

    Sandeep Singh.

  • http://www.foxy-wears.fr Dorothy

    Hello, I have one question about cardio. I do a jogging one time per week (about 1H15) and I would like some advice of the rythm I should take. I heard that if I run slowly I burn more fat.. What do you think of that ? I would like to burn fat so it is better to mix fast and slow run or slow all the time or fast all the time
    What do you think ?

    Congratulation for all your workouts.
    Bye!!

  • Lolly

    I mentioned somewhere on this site (but I could not find my orignial post) that I have problems watching some of the old videos, actualy, I think this and part 2 are the only ones that I have trouble with, I am trying to work my way through them to see if there are any more that have the same issue.
    It does seem that it is only the very old ones, so it is no big deal. But for some reason, on my computer at home and at work (which are not connected at all) when I play them, after about 40 secs in the screen goes black and I only have the sound.
    Just thought I’d let you know.
    Regards.
    L

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