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Dearest Z & F,

I want to thank you so much for all this amazing site – I see nothing but positive coming out of it, and has made me realize that I really do NOT need a gym to workout!! I see definite changes in my body (There is a lot more tone in my stomach underneath a thin layer of fat I am trying to get rid off!) but I have one huge concern! Lately, I have been doing your workouts about 4-5 days a week, along with a little bit of cardio and I feel amazing – stronger, with more energy. However, as I am getting more toned and stronger, I am getting HUNGRIER, and want to eat more often in huge quantities – especially at night!! I usually am very healthy, and I try to EARN my carbs as much as possible, but what can I do about this excess hunger that I have not experienced before?

Great photo of you Zuzana, you are SUCH an inspiration!
Great challenge, I love this new idea!!

I too have excessive hunger when I do these workouts. It’s really jeapardizing my results. I’d love to hear from others if they are experiencing these hunger pangs after starting these exercises. When I stop the exercises for two days the hunger bouts stop.

Lid, same with me!

Thanks to you guys! :))

Zuzana & Freddy!

=)) I LOVE your coffee time, It gets me motivated to do your workouts!
I’m a new mom and i try to finish your work outs when my baby is having his afternoon nap, I was just wondering, does it matter when in the day you should work out? & for the weight loss and gaining muscle how does this work, does it go : You lose weight until you get to your healthy weight and then you start to gain weight cause of the muscle?
When can you see a change, like for your workouts if i work out 5 days a week take weekends off I can lose 2 pounds every two weeks or week?
I know you guys are busy, so when ever you have time I’d love to hear your answers.

Zuzana & Freddy!

=)) I LOVE your coffee time, It gets me motivated to do your workouts!
I’m a new mom and i try to finish your work outs when my baby is having his afternoon nap, I was just wondering, does it matter when in the day you should work out? & for the weight loss and gaining muscle how does this work, does it go : You lose weight until you get to your healthy weight and then you start to gain weight cause of the muscle?
When can you see a change, like for your workouts if i work out 5 days a week take weekends off I can lose 2 pounds every two weeks or week?
I know you guys are busy, so when ever you have time I’d love to hear your answers.

You’re hungry because your body now needs more energy to sustain you. The more muscle you have and the more you workout the more calories you need to get you through the day. As long as you’re sticking to healthy foods and not pigging out you’re fine!

You’re hungry because your body now needs more energy to sustain you. The more muscle you have and the more you workout the more calories you need to get you through the day. As long as you’re sticking to healthy foods and not pigging out you’re fine!

Yes, I also notice an urge to eat more now that I’ve started training with Bodyrock. I see it as progress :) My body needs more food when I use it more :D

Hey Z! Great looking stems. And I love LOVE the exercise challenges. I did the 1000 skips twice yesterday. I stay at home with kiddos, so it was a great way to sneek in a little extra cardio. Nice. Thanks for such an amazing site.

Youre a genius. This seems simple enough yet it kicked my a$$!! I did it in 36:18 but it felt like an hour. Im drenched..I just finished it and stretched before I sat down. I have an interview tomorrow and will have to explain to the interviewer why I cant sit down!! Thanks for this one.

33 minutes

I modified of course and did half of what “WonderWoman” does, lol! My legs were already sore after yesterdays squats too! But consistency is my biggest hurdle so I am just proud that I did it! I love these little challenges in between by the way, keep them coming! I did 150 on each leg and it took me 15 minutes (I didn’t have my timer so I didn’t count down to seconds, I just checked the clock for minutes) I just kept a decent tempo instead of going for speed, because I was really focusing on keeping my back straight which is always a challenge for me due to scoliosis. I just want to be an example to everyone that you CAN modify and still get a great workout and great results! Do what you can and do it all out for you!

Hi Zuzana
I want to follow your challenges in reducing weight. I want to get subscribe for your new exercise , workouts and Diet plans. Please add me in your list :)
I want to look beautiful and healthy like you :)

Thank you
Prajakta

Omg I love to eat sweets; breads, cakes, any baked good.
Ugh how can I stop this habbit?
Should I lock my self in my room?
I live with my family and they all love these sweets around the house
and I get tempted, so I start eating them.
:/
HELP Anyone!

This is killer…I used my coffee table to do the step ups which is approximately 3 feet in height, and did only 100 reps on each side and it took me 15 minutes…but I think this is great to incorporate and work on especially to tighten the buns and upper thighs…you can really feel it.

I just want to take a moment to thank you as well for the great work that you are both doing and the time you are taking out of your lives to do this for the bodyrock community. I am always excited to get home and see what’s next.

Finally just want to add that I was not a big fan of the additional equipment that you use, but would just like to say use whatever works for you. Also would like to add that I am within the next few months going to purchase a sand bag and probably the machine u use to do back pullups and dips (dip station I think its called.)

So for those of you who are not happy about the equipment, I think Zuzana mentionned it and I think she is right that we can always just find a different way to achieve the same movement with a little of creativity. I like the addition of the skipping rope too it was fun!!

Blessings!!

I’m about to start this workout but I’ve had surgery on both knees (the last surgery was in May of this year) so I don’t think I’ll be able to do all 600 from a chair. I have a 6 inch step box and my stairs in the house so I’ll alternate to keep it safe but challenging :)

So true with the hunger spangs. I work out at late evening when my kids are asleep but let me say 3 hrs after my workout i wake up hungry all through the night to the next evening I get really hungry quicker than usual..Any way I really love your exercises….my husband gives me great comment and stares lol… My body looks amazing, clothes that I never knew would fit me, has……. just love it. thanks a lot for the motivation and aspiration i feel so sexy again.

Hmmm… I guess anything that is sturdy enough to hold your weight? Anyone have any ideas?

hi :)
Wow, until last year, i kept moving always from house to house, always close to each other. I hated to pack and unpack stuff all the time. The ultimate move was Lisbon, but i think i will finally set up for some time now. I moved five times in one year! I lived six months in a hotel, three months in a farm….I think my life was so full of home changes as yours..in the end of the road, i think i just struggle to find somewhere to call home, but, after all, all I have is myself and my family, so it´s better to take good care of both, and you and frederick just helpd me with one of the two.
So, thank you and thanks for keeping the work, for free, whats is just amazing.
Take care!

i used my couch, making the exercise os bare foots…but I don´t know if i did it right, so, please, make a tutorial for this exercise and also one tutorial for the squats, because i cant bend my feet to care all my weight on the heels. Does that means i need to work on my flexibility or something like that? Is there any exercise to improve the ankle and heels flexibility?

That is very kind of you to say.

Hi Susan I think that’s great. I always say that beginners shouldn’t get discouraged and you are one brave bodyrocker beginner :)

Zuzana,

Could you please let me know where you got the top that you are wearing in this picture? I am looking for a good bathing suit that can be worn for water sports and the top you have on here is the style I am looking for.

Thanks so much and happy holidays!
Rebecca

Holy crap. I thought I was in decent shape since I can keep comparable scores with most of your work outs, until today! I could only complete 400 reps, in 23 minutes! Dang! This is definitely one I need to work on!

i’m completely wasted after doing this one. 21 minutes….

Hi! I think these challenges are great i love this new idea. I was also thinking at the end of the week we could put all the challenges together for one big workout?!?

Zuzana, darling, you need to get some sleep!! :) but i totally know what you mean about doing something that has been on your mind all day.. You just want to do it, otherwise you would not feel happy with yoursel:) that’s called addiction – hahaha :)) however this one is a great addiction! It’s BODYROCK.TV ADDICTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxx

This was an awesome challenge!!! I love this new idea. I was thinking of putting all the challenges together at the end of the week to create one big workout!!! i will let you know how this turns out. Thank you again for all your motivation! You guys ROCK!

It’s a Lululemon bra.

For us to share them in the BodyRockers section we need at least 1 larger sized picture, but you can always post them as a comment here.

Wow, I couldn’t do the full 300 each.. I did 300 total! In 17:25, so I can see it would have taken me a lot closer to 40min to do the 600… I’m already sweating like crazy. Maybe next time I try this, I’ll do it in the afternoon instead of prior to breakfast at 6am :]

OMG. It was so bad… I could only do 200reps, my legs sore so much… I don’t feel good now. I will only eat a soup :(

Hi Zuzana, I’m from Singapore, I love your site coz I get to learn alot of exercises that I can do at home. I tried this exercise and managed to finished it at 38mins… as a beginner.. :D so happy that i can keep myself motivated :D Keep up the good work in this website!!! :) God Bless. :)

I tried my best in taking non-carbohydrates when I’m not working out but the hunger I experienced really beat me down when I’m at work. I’m working shift work and my workplace do not allow food unless we are at break, which is about 4-5 hours after my shift starts. I’ve tried drinking water but still feel hungry. protein shakes is also prohibited so I have no way to stay hunger-free during work. And often I feel giddy by the time i get my break. I’m thinking to ask if it is okay for me to eat some small amount of carbohydrates on my working day? like 1/2 share of rice or spaghetti instead of 1 full share? I can top up my sides with loads of veggies and other protein so that I feel fuller? or is there any other suggestions?

I gave up after 300 (150 each side), because I just didn’t have it in me today. And these 300 step ups already took me 27:40 minutes, so it’s easy enough to imagine the time for the full 600 ;-) Damn, how do you guys do it?

I did them with a front knee raise and tap down each rep.

i didn’t get this one in my youtube…i don’t get a lot of them…

This week we were packing and then moving and then I was feeling sick… and we have been getting settled in. Our goal is always to get them up as early as possible – hopefully next week will be smooth :)

Sure – we love getting workout ideas!

15:24 – oh, I liked it so much!!
Thank you))

This exercice is in “Beg for Mercy Workout”.

Eat 2 eggs at night time when getting hungry. The proteins and fats will get you satisfied. :)
Eggs also concists of all the amino acids your body needs to repair your used muscles.

Enjoy Zuzanas great advices and you´ll be in shape, combine with smaller and more nutrious meals and you´ll feel great as well.

Good luck mate! :

/Sami Kallio

I don’t think there is a youtube video for this, it is just a 1-exercise challenge (just the pic above plus description/instructions)

Like Nat below, I would suggest increasing your protein. Females…consume 20 to 30 grams of protein with each of your 5 mini meals and men between 30 and 40. Keep earning your starchy carbs but make sure you include your vegetables with each meal….and a little healthy fat, which also helps make you feel fuller longer. Your metabolism is starting to pick up and you need to fuel your body. Increasing your protein should also help reduce any muscle soreness as you will be providing enough amino acids to help with muscle tissue repair. Good luck….

Like Nat below, I would suggest increasing your protein. Females…consume 20 to 30 grams of protein with each of your 5 mini meals and men between 30 and 40. Keep earning your starchy carbs but make sure you include your vegetables with each meal….and a little healthy fat, which also helps make you feel fuller longer. Your metabolism is starting to pick up and you need to fuel your body. Increasing your protein should also help reduce any muscle soreness as you will be providing enough amino acids to help with muscle tissue repair. Good luck….

hi! i heard that it is very bad to do exercises in the evenings after 20.00. All the systems in the body are preparing to sleep but people brake that state of calmness and relaxation and do physical activities which is so totaly wrong and harmful…
Kate from Russia.

hi! i heard that it is very bad to do exercises in the evenings after 20.00. All the systems in the body are preparing to sleep but people brake that state of calmness and relaxation and do physical activities which is so totaly wrong and harmful…
Kate from Russia.

I did this last night and it was a very challenging! It took me 26 minutes to complete 600 reps. Good cardio workout, too!

I did this last night and it was a very challenging! It took me 26 minutes to complete 600 reps. Good cardio workout, too!

ummm… not so sure about this Kate.

ummm… not so sure about this Kate.

Hi Chuckles – Zuzi says that she did 10 reps on one leg then 10 on the other and went through the challenge like this until the end. She is doing them faster than you think – she just demonstrated it again for me – her legs are a blur.

AudraFit, I have to give you major kudos for your fitness ability and efforts. Every time there is a workout posted, I look to see Zuzana’s score and then I look to see if you’ve posted yours. You are a machine – and yet you’re not on the inspiring bodyrockers page! I can’t figure it out :D. Anyway keep rocking and rolling girlie- you’re a total champ!

xox

PP

My score for this was 32:06. I burned through the first 100 on each leg and after that I wasn’t able to complete more than 20 without having to shake my legs out a bit and have some lemon water.

Zuz’ you are AWESOME! Under 10 minutes has GOT to be some kind of a record :D.

Thanks so much for the amazing workout!

xox
PP

OMG this was intense! And I only did 200. I’m so weak!!! =( But it’s okayy the next time I shall do better. =)
Thanks Zuzana and Frederick! love you both!

My husband just did 10 reps in 7 seconds…. as a trial so yeah it can totally be done… and im sure Zuzi can keep that pace up. She is a badass. Yes, its incredibly fast. But she is incredibly strong… not just “fit”. I totally believe it.

30 min !! :O

Welcome Mike!

Look I’m pretty sure I’m not a numpty, so let’s get this straight. Both feet start on the ground, one steps onto the chair, straightens so the other is suspended above the chair and then you step that second one back down to the ground and then take the one off the chair and put it back down on the ground. And that’s one. ???

I did only 100 with each leg too…
in 10 minutes…
Bad bad
rsrrs
:D

I managed to complete 240 reps ( 120 on each leg) but alternating legs every 30 reps instead of doing them all in a row. Am I allowed to do that?

Thanks so much fo this amazing site, Zuzana. You and all the other BodyRockers have inspired me to get the body I’ve always wanted. And your 5 week diet chalenge has changed my life. I used to live fo carbs and hope counting calories was enough, but i was always tired and hungry and ended up eating alot more than I should have. With you new diet I’m always full, energetic and slimmer.

Thanks again
xoxo

Here is my time 35:02…ugh! I am a little disappointed with my time but I was able to do all 600 reps. It was definitely challenging. :-|

So I am wondering if what I feel is normal. Alot of times after doing these workouts when my body is at rest laying down or watching tv I can steel feel sensations going through my legs and arms and back almost like I am still working out. I have never done these types of workouts but I am wonderig if this is normal????My body is changing but I am really wondering about this?????

I just did this challenge after 60 get ups challenge..and my score for this one is: 15:52! I think I have enough workouts for today. :) Tnx!

23 mins. i’m gonna do 100 situps now. weeee!