New/Upcoming Release Met-Rx 180 Program

[Lexy]

Thanks, Stephanie! There are a few of us who are hoping to get more information about this set. The site says they use progressive resistance training. Well, that's just a fancy way of saying "increasing your weights." I want to make sure it's not the same exercises repeated on each dvd and the only thing that changes are the weights. I'm sure it must be more than that, but I'd like to be certain.

[Karen Beckwith]

Originally Posted by Lexy

Thanks, Stephanie! There are a few of us who are hoping to get more information about this set. The site says they use progressive resistance training. Well, that's just a fancy way of saying "increasing your weights." I want to make sure it's not the same exercises repeated on each dvd and the only thing that changes are the weights. I'm sure it must be more than that, but I'd like to be certain.

I'm also interested in these but would like more info before I pay that much money (even the reduced amount). I'm wondering what the level of these is. I bought the Herbalife DVD's thinking they would be harder than they turned out to be and don't want to end up doing the same thing again.

Thanks to anyone who can give us more info!

[IrishOT]

I am also interested in more info on if this is worth it. I really want this, but don't need to spend the money....I need to decide before the end of the month so I can use the $25 off coupon code!

[zraipel]

I hope I get it in time to report back for the people wanting to order by the end of the month. It says to allow 4-6 weeks for delivery

[Kathy G]

I'll post times for each disc and give a breakdown for at least one workout from each phase this evening. I'm at work now.

I did the first weight workout from phase one on Saturday and I liked it. BUT be prepared in that the guy never shuts up, lol. He talks non-stop through the entire workout. It's good stuff though....form, motivation, and sticking with the program. Also his rep count didn't match mine for some reason, I was always one rep behind but it wasn't a problem since he always takes a few seconds to demo and describe the next move. So I just finished my set while I listened. You can go HEAVY with this one since you don't use the stability ball and you're doing 12 reps for each body part in a circuit. I think it's 11 moves in a circuit 12 reps for each body part then a short break...then repeat for 3 more rounds. It ends up being 4 rounds total (three of the exercises are core related - upper abs, obliques, lower abs). The cooldown stretch is very short but you can always add on or do more on your own if needed. I tacked on the Stretch DVD from this set which is 11-12 minutes long but kinda boring. He does some basic stretches then throws in some more advanced yoga moves. Overall not bad but I'd rather do a Cathe stretch dvd instead.

Hope that helps other decide. It's not entertaining like P90X or flow as well as STS but it's a good "solid" program. If you bore easily, this may not be for you. I personally like it because I can heavy up and move at a slow, decent pace.

Kathy G

[Lexy]

Even if you post ONE breakdown, I'd be a happy camper! I'm in the market for a straight-up weightlifting program. It seems everything nowadays is breakneck speed circuits and I'm tired of it. I haven't lifted weights consistently for over 6 months now and I want to get back into it.

Anyway, I wrote to MetRx CS asking for the length of each workout and are the exercises different on each dvd. This is their reply:

CONDITIONING Workout TRT
1 Workout 1 55:28:00
2 Workout 2 52:02:00
3 Workout 3 40:13:00

SHAPING
4 Workout 1 43:51:00
5 Workout 2 35:09:00
6 Workout 3 32:02:00
7 Workout 4 39:51:00

DEFINITION
8 Workout 1 51:04:00
9 Workout 2 38:33:00
10 Workout 3 37:34:00
11 Workout 4 53:40:00

CARDIO
12 Tactics 1 32:24:00
13 Tactics 2 34:24:00

14 Kick Boxing 32:28:00

15 Stretch & Refresh 16:36:00

16 Advanced Abs 20:04:00
We have included a breakdown of the workouts above. Each DVD is a unique set of exercises. The first phase is the Conditioning Phase. The first 30 days get your body active and toned with exercise that buils muscle, increases functional strength and prepares you for this fitness journey. The second phase is the Shaping Phase. The second 30 days fires up your metabolism and challenges your muscles. The third phase is the Definition Phase. This is the final 30 days and is designed to boost your calorie burn and sculpt, tone and peak you out. The program works because you hit every major muscle group from different angles and intensity levels in all three phases.

Best Regards,

MET-Rx 180 Customer Service

Aaaaaannnnnnd I just ordered. There are only a few workouts that clock in over 45 minutes and most are 30-45 minutes which is perfect for me. I hope it doesn't take 4-6 weeks to get it though.

[zraipel]

I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait!!! I received a package today and was hoping it was METRX delivered early...but it was just something I had ordered from Amazon

Kathy G-- what you stated about him not shutting up but it being okay...exactly the reason I am so hyped for this!! I thought his book, The Truth, was very informational, positive and motivating, so that's exactly what I'm hoping for with him being the instructor in this series

[sewoodson]

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QUOTE=Lexy;2053925]Even if you post ONE breakdown, I'd be a happy camper! I'm in the market for a straight-up weightlifting program. It seems everything nowadays is breakneck speed circuits and I'm tired of it. I haven't lifted weights consistently for over 6 months now and I want to get back into it.

The 3 Conditioning phase workouts are all full body circuits.

***The Shaping phase and the Definition phase are all split workouts***

Shaping Workout 1 (43:51)
Shoulders/Triceps/Abdominals

Warm Up
1. Neck Rolls
2. Arm Circles
3. Arm Crosses
4. Arm over head, wais, toe touch (touchdown)
5. Jog in place

BLOCK ONE: MET-Rx Pre Exhaust Method
1. Standing Shoulder Press - perform as many as you can in 30 seconds
2. Standing Shoulder Press - perform as many as you can in 30 seconds
3. Standing Shoulder Press - perform as many as you can in 30 seconds

BLOCK TWO: Met-Rx Power Pyramid Method
1. Upright Row (12 reps)
Upright Row (10 reps)
Upright Row (8 reps)

2. Standing two arm front raise (12 reps)
Standing two arm front raise (10 reps)
Standing two arm front raise (8 reps)

3. Standing two arm front raise (12)
Standing two arm front raise (10)
Standing two arm front raise (8)

BLOCK THREE: Met Rx Back-To-Back Challenge
1. Super-set Bent Over Lateral Raise (12 reps)
Standing One Arm Lateral Raise (12 reps)

2. Super-set Bent over Lateral Raise (12 reps)
Standing One Arm Lateral Raise (12 reps)

BLOCK FOUR - Met Rx Minute
Full Body Resistance Challenge
Squat Thrust - Do as many reps as you can in 60 seconds.

BLOCK Five Small Body Parts - Triceps
1A Seated Triceps Extension (ball) (12 reps)
1B Seated Triceps Extension (ball) (10 reps)
1C Seated Triceps Extension (ball) (8 reps)

2A Lying Triceps Extension (ball) (12 reps)
2B Lying Triceps Extension (ball) (10 reps)
2C Lying Triceps Extension (ball) (8 reps)

3A Super-Set Standing One Arm Triceps Extension (12)
Standing One Arm Triceps Kick Back (12 reps)
3B Super-Set Standing One Arm Triceps Extension (10)
Standing One Arm Triceps Kick Back (10 reps)
3C Super-Set Standing One Arm Triceps Extension (8)
Standing One Arm Triceps Kick Back (8 reps)

BLOCK SIX Abdominals
1. Crunch - (ball) (15 reps)
Lying Leg Raise (ball) (15 Reps)
Bicycles - (15 reps)
Plank - hold for 30 seconds

2. Crunch - (ball) (15 reps)
Lying Leg Raise (ball) (15 Reps)
Bicycles - (15 reps)
Plank - hold for 30 seconds

3. Crunch - (ball) (15 reps)
Lying Leg Raise (ball) (15 Reps)
Bicycles - (15 reps)
Plank - hold for 30 seconds

COOL DOWN
1. Cobra
2. Child's Pose
3. Alternating Swimmers
4. Standing Triceps Stretch
5. Standing Shoulder Stretch

[sewoodson]

Conditioning Workout 1 (55:28)

Warm Up
1. Neck Rolls
2. Backward Arm Circles
3. Overhead (Stretch)
4. Squats
5. Jog in place
6. Butt kicks

BLOCK ONE: The Met-Rx Circuit
Set One
1. Chest: Pushup (12 reps)
2. Back: Two Arm Dumbell Row (12 reps)
3. Shoulders: Standing clean and press (12 reps)
4. Triceps: Standing Triceps Extensions (12 reps)
5. Biceps: Standing Alternating Curl (12 reps)
6. Legs: Squats (12 reps)
7. Hamsprings: Partial Stiff Leg Dead Lifts Halfway down I(12 reps)
8. Claves: Standing Calf Raise - toes straight (20 reps)
9. Abs: Crunch - knees up (15 reps)
10: Abs: Lying leg Raise on the floor (15 reps)
11: Abs: Standing Twist No weight - hands interlocked (15 reps)

BLOCK ONE: The Met-Rx Circuit
Set Two
1. Chest: Flat Press off floor (12 reps)
2. Back: Reverse dumbbell row (12 reps)
3. Shoulders: Side lateral raise - two arm (12 reps)
4. Triceps:Floor dips (12 reps)
5. Biceps:Hammer curls - two-arms at a time (12 reps)
6. Legs: lunges (12 reps)
7. Hamsprings:One legged dead lift (12 reps)
8. Claves:Standing calf raise-toes out (20 reps)
9. Abs:Butterfly crunch (15 reps)
10: Abs:Knee tucks off floor (15 reps)
11: Abs:Bicycles (15 reps)

BLOCK ONE: The Met-Rx Circuit
Set Three
1. Chest: Flat Fly (12 reps)
2. Back: Shrug (12 reps)
3. Shoulders: Upright Row (12 reps)
4. Triceps: Standing one arm tricep extension(12 reps)
5. Biceps: Conceration Curl (12 reps)
6. Legs: Wide Leg (plie) squat (12 reps)
7. Hamsprings: Standing stiff legged dead lift (12 reps)
8. Claves: Standing calf raise - toes in (20 reps)
9. Abs: Crunch (15 reps)
10: Abs: scissor kicks (15 reps)
11: Abs: Sitting Twist (15 reps)

BLOCK TWO Met-Rx combo 6
1. Flat Press (12 reps)
Crossover (12 reps)

2. Dead Lift (12 reps)
Bent over fly (12 reps)

3. Shoulder press (12 reps)
Front raise (12 reps)

4. Two arm triceps kick backs (12 reps)
Two arm curl (12 reps)

5. Squat (12 reps)
Lying leg curl (12 reps)

6. Knee tucks (15 reps)
bicycles (15 reps)

BLOCK THREE
Lower body resistance challenge
Squat - do as many reps as you can in 60 seconds

COOL DOWN
1. Standing quad stretch
2. Standing Hamstring stretch
3. Standing chest stretch
4. Standing triceps stretch
5. Standing shoulder stretch

[IrishOT]

sewoodson- Thank you so much for the breakdowns. I love weight lifting and split work....I may be caving before the end of the month and using the $25 off coupon code...even though NY is one of the 3 states that they charge sales tax so it is really only $15 off since the sales tax is around $10