Another brilliant workout! Love the voice-over, so helpful, and I can really feel the effects of this! Just checking, can I replace the 5-day series with this pair of workouts, and do them 2 or 3 times a week? Thank you Jules 😊
Absolutely, I created this to follow the 5 day program. This 2 days split program is more advanced since we do 3 sets with more exercises. As for going forward, I've written some suggestions in the description under the video on ways to move forward to get the best results from it. Just click 'show more' under the video.
Oh, yes the feeling in the legs 24-48 hrs later is definitely noticeable. If it's too much, just do less sets for the first few weeks. I recommend just doing the workout twice the first week or two. Over a few weeks of doing the workouts, your legs will get used to the exercises and you can add on. @@susanwright2554
I want to say a huge THANK YOU! I am 54 yrs and, until January, for the last several years, lead a very sedentary life. Since then you have helped me lose over 20 pounds, train for and complete a couch to 5K, and become stronger. I just finished one of your 60 minute dance videos and not even winded. (maybe I should have worked it harder!) Thank you again.
Thank you SO much for taking the time to let me know that you've been enjoying the workouts. I absolutely loved reading about your amazing progress! Kudos to you for making the time to exercise and for staying consistent with it, too. Congrats on the weight loss and for running a 5k! And, you've just started...I hope you'll share your progress with me again in the future (although, it sounds like my workouts are going to get too easy for you!). And that's okay, too. I'm thrilled for you to get to the fitness level that you are striving for.💖This two day workout will keep you busy for a while, though. If it starts to get easy, just add on weights for the squats, lunges, etc.😉
Jules, I recently learned my sister is having lower body issues after being off her feet for several weeks with a broken foot. I'm determined to continue working my lower body to keep myself as strong as possible in this phase of my life. Thank you for helping me do that!
Hi Jules! I am so thrilled that I was able to do this workout! I had to stop in the middle of the last set of lunges and I was a little wobbley in places but I just kept going to the end. I plan to do both upper and lower again next week. Thank you!
Amazing Valerie! Your legs will benefit from going for a nice walk today:) If you have time, try to fit in a good leg stretching session today as well.
Hey Jules! Some days are harder than others to do this workout, but even so I find myself really getting into it. I'm starting to see my legs become more defined and can feel myself building strength. Thank you!
Thanks for some great strength training workouts! I did the arms on Tuesday and the legs yesterday. I left off the last set of lunges and so glad I did as I’m not sure I’d be able to get off my low toilet today🙃🤣.I know it’s getting harder to put these together as you are back to work full time….Your tribe appreciates all you do❤️
Aw, thanks for your last comment, Carol. I appreciate that. As for doing less sets, yes that is a great idea when first starting the program. The toilet is usually lower than other chairs/couches, etc., so that is definitely the time when you'll feel the effects of the strength training from the day (or two days) before. My legs are definitely getting more defined since I started this routine...I'm excited for you to see the results as well.
All your workouts are great because they are really well put together and you don’t talk incessantly. I do this one regularly even though it is challenging for me. 58 and fighting prediabetes. Thank you so much!
Hi Jules, another day, another lower body strength workout! I'm feeling a little stronger so I hope that's true. So I will just keep going.......Thank you!
Hi Jules! This was a real muscle burner today - literally, my muscles were burning, and even so I am really liking doing it because it gives me a sense of accomplishment!
Whoa! Think I'll feel this tomorrow (in a good way). Thanks for adding draping legs to side for relief stretch after floor work, and the knee raises after standing work. Definitely a heart pounder, so thank you for the reminder that that's normal. Excellent coaching, as always.
Hi Jules! At first my goal was to be able to get through this workout. Now I am trying to get as much as I can out of it. Today, while doing the lunges. I discovered that if I hold on for balance I can do deeper lunges and really work my legs ( I need to work on balance too!) I'm making progress! Thank you!
Oh yay! That's awesome, Valerie! I love how you're doing everything you can to get stronger. If you do these regularly, you're going to notice a lot of changes in your strength within the next few weeks/months.
I love the fact, that there is no presure from you to to xx sets. And to me an explanations help a lot and that you show yourself from several angles in the exercise.
Jules you are like my own personal trainer! I was so ready for this, trying to put together my own strength program but feeling unsure of what I was doing. This will keep me challenged for awhile and I need to buy some heavier weights! I love strength training and want to be able to do 5-6 days/week without hurting myself. Your guidance is soooo appreciated!
I am SO glad to read that you love strength workouts and plan to include them often. I definitely look forward to reading about your improvements in strength as you continue over the next several weeks.💪 Start with lighter weights and less sets for the first week and then see how you feel before adding on more.
Perfect again. Music tick. Exercises tick. Time tick. Instructions tick. I did a 30 minute cardio first. I used my ankle weight and oh boy the leg circles ouch but doable. I now have a weekly plan in my head and a Wednesday will be the super long 80 minute one. My hero❤
Brilliant strength training workouts, thanks Jules. I did day 1 and then day 2 straight after. I found the exercises without the weights the plank, leg raises, circles and lunges the most challenging! It made me think how amazing the human body is, we have all the tools in our body to get stronger. I am now a happy tired.❤
So glad to read that you enjoyed the two programs. Doing both together is a great full-body workout. I have to agree with you on those particular exercises being the most challenging since they are movements we don't usually do in our daily movement patterns (where as with squats we are constantly doing them with standing up, sitting down, etc., throughout the day).
Glad I started out with just one set. The exercises were good, and many of them were new to me. The abs exercises were killers! I definitely need more core work. The stretches were also different and beneficial. Thanks, Jules.
Thank you for helping me realize my fitness goals! I’ve been doing upper and lower for a few weeks and I feel so much stronger and flexible. You are the best!
Well done, day 2 did not disappoint! I'm sure I will feel it tomorrow from the lunges and floor work. Alternating day 1 & 2 is going to make for great strength training weeks ahead. Thank you so much for your time and efforts put into these workouts, very much appreciated. They are a wonderful addition to my library of your workouts 😊
My very favorite workout since it systematically hits all major muscles in the lower body. I try to do it every 2 or 3 days alternating with the upper body workout. Thank you very much for these.
Thank you very much for letting me know that you're enjoying this one. With doing it every 2-3 days, you'll definitely start to see change in the definition and strength in your legs.
Hi Jules, I did this workout yesterday not realizing that I would be going to work a little later, so wasn't ableto comment. I'm pretty sore today but plan to keep doing itill I'm no longer challenged by it (that will probably be never!) Thank you!
Had a crazy busy day but promised myself to do this workout! I took your advice Jules and skipped the weights for the squats so I will know tomorrow if it helped. Thanks for your thoughtful advice and for the workout !
Hi Jules! Today I struggled a little with my legs and hips but I didn't let it stop me. After doing your stretches I did some additional leg and hip stretches which felt good. I have thanked you so many times but thank you again. I'm still appreciative!
I have days when I struggle to do lower body as well...sometimes our legs need an extra day off (I find I can only work my legs with strength workouts every 3rd day). Adding in extra stretching is a great idea (the one where you lie on the floor and bring a leg across your body really helps to stretch out the hips).
Oh my goodness this workout really challenges my muscles, but in a good way! The stretches were very welcome at the end. It will definitely take me some working up to, to get to doing 2 sets at a time, with a goal of 3. Thanks!
Good morning Jules 🌄☕🌄 That was an absolutely awesome workout. I was actually laughing at the end when we were on the floor stretching. You hopped right us and started the hamstring stretch. I was a little wobbly getting up so I started laughing. 😂 (My ability to hop right up from the floor...those days are so far over for me) I hope you have an amazing day and fabulous week ahead. 🌈☕🌈
Ah, I do try to be careful to get up slowly since I know a lot of people have a hard time getting up from the floor. I missed slowing myself down that time.😬
Good morning Jules: another awesome workout. I love the legs workout. I certainly feel it in the top and the lunges I had to use the chair. I absolutely love your workout videos, especially when you use weights. Have a great day. 😅😅😅
I do wish you had spoken a lot louder when you said, “If you’re not used to this, just do two sets instead of three.” “No problem”, I thought. “I feel great.” Well…uh…today my glutes feel like they will never be the same. At least I know I still have muscles back there. Thanks for another thorough workout.
I recommend going for a gentle walk each day to work out the soreness, and spend some time stretching. A nice warm bath with Epsom salts can also help. I tried my best to ensure I let people know to start with 1 or 2 sets max if they haven't done weights in a while. I hope the suggestions help!
I do know about walking the next day, which I did. You DID tell us to do only 1 or 2 sets, but did I listen? No. I was cleaning house today, so I was up and moving. I’ll add some stretching. Your tips and tricks always help. Thank you.
I wasn't sure how this would go today because I only got a few hours of sleep last night. But it went really well except for the leg circles which were a bit of a struggle. But at the end, I still had some energy so I did a 60 secend plank - yay! Thanks Jules!
Again another great combo! I did first the Dance then the strength, Boymy legs could really feel those lunges and the reverse lunges were super great. Thank you Jules again and again, love your workouts!
I really enjoy these work outs. Your choice of music is spot on. Thank you for sharing your expertize with us! Love the bell when I am not looking!! Helps with the flow. You seem like such a nice person. We live in the desert in Arizona and it's so nice to feel a little connection with someone sweet! Laura Lea
That was tough. You were right to advise only doing 1 set. I did manage the ab ones though. Can really feel my arms after yesterday so I am sure I will feel my legs tomorrow. Doing the stretches made me realise that I am still so stiff. Must go and look at your stretching and flexibility workouts again. Oh for the days when I could rest my head on my knees! Thanks Jules.
I'm glad to read that you started with one set for today so you can judge how much to progress the next time. Once you start doing strength workouts regularly, your body will get used to the moves and you won't get the same soreness. I put up a new stretching routine on my new chair channel if you're interested: www.youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts
again cant wait to get home to try this. Just had a nosey and it looks amazing. Im going add my leg weights for the leg lifts etc...its a killer with them on lol
i absolutely loved it. I love the way you hvae laid the upper abd lower body ones out. i have done day 1 - 5 for ages and was beginning to feel i needed something more, so this has just came at the right time. Amazing :) @@ImprovedHealth
Hello Jules. I loved these 2 workouts. So when you recommended we could do both workouts together I ❤thought it was great. I found the 2 together quite challenging and loved them. Thanks Jules for another great workout.❤
I'm so glad you're enjoying them. Yes, lots of options with the two workouts. You can do them separately 4x a week, or do them both together 2-3x a week. Or, do them separately for 2 days, and then another day of the week do them together. It all depends on how much time you have to dedicate to strength training:)
Hi Sharon! If your schedule allows it, ideally do strength workouts 3-4x a week with cardio workouts as well (or you can do these 2 days together, and do them twice a week). For the cardio, try to have two of the cardio workouts a week as interval training workouts.@@sharonhill6316
Hi Jules! I got a little mixed up about what a "set" is, planning to do 2 sets but doing 3 on most of them. But that's a good thing! Last time I got pretty sore so we'll see what happens this week. I love that I feel like I'm working so hard in this workout!
Thank you for taking the time to comment. If you enjoyed this one, you can find more at this level under the ‘intermediate level’ playlists. Welcome to my channel!
Thanks, Jules, my most recent DEXA scan showed no change and minor osteopenia in one hip-at age 74. I credit your strength training workouts keeping me focused and on track.
That's great! The first time doing any new strength exercise routine is challenging since it's always a bit of a shock to the muscles. I'm glad to read that you found it easier today.
Good day I did both upper and lower loved them both. I do my weights 3 times a week and like to change it up every 5 or 6 weeks. So I will be doing these two workouts for the next 6 weeks.
Morning Jules great work out i can certainly feel it in my top of my legs i did the lunges with a chair but managed to do them on the repeat Lunges I couldn't do those songs well so i did knee riser in stead hope that's ok thank you 💞 xx
Happy Friday Jules! That workout rocked my legs! Good routine and thanks to my chair I did it. No weights in my right hand yesterday. It’s healing but slowing. Thanks for another good workout.
Lol, that actually made me laugh out loud. I'm so glad that you're pleasantly surprised that you're starting to actually like lunges! Amazing!!! Honestly, your legs will get so much stronger with doing them.
I do both of these in one time and I'm doing them 2X per week with cardio only in between. The only suggestion I have is that I know it's hard for us seniors to get up and down so frequently and that's why I love the standing stretches. You are absolutely amazing!!
A massive congrats for doing these twice a week. I am always happy when people are doing strength training. Great for the metabolism, bones and muscles and so important as we age. Congrats for working to be (and stay) strong!
I did two sets of each exercise, forgoing the weights. No real problems. I do find the stretching challenging - I'm not very flexible, and everything feels tight. I imagine that can improve with repetition...but I'm wondering how much the arthritis in my spine is affecting this. Good workout. Thanks, Jules.
Flexibility can definitely improve...I'd suggest trying to stretch more often when you're babysitting since he'll be on the floor, and you can join him there and stretch:)
Again, thank you so much for these two videos. Do you have a back stengthening workout. I am getting parts out of all of these but I was sitting on my butt for so long recuperating that my backside needs ALOT! thank you so much for helping me! I did the whole upper body. All 3 rounds. Now gonna do this one and see!
@@ImprovedHealth I found this out this morning! Gonna just walk today and stretch and then do both again tomorrow. Do you have a good stretching one? I can look but didn't know if you could list it....thank you again so much. I am a 55yr 80s gal who did aerobics and loved it. Couldn't find anyone who did easy workouts until you😁
Hi! If you go to the playlists on my channel, and scroll down you'll see a playlist dedicated to stretching. They are mostly seated/chair stretches but I do have a few other ones, too. @@robinsnest68
Hi, Jules, I loved this routine. I would appreciate you recommend me especific exercises for reducing waist circumference since even thought my weigh is according to my height, my waist has a large size. Thank you very much for answering
We all carry our weight in different ways according to our genetics. My suggestion is to ensure you do 1-2 days of interval training a week, a full body strength workout 2-3 days a week and get in some other sweaty workouts each week. Combining that with healthy eating will help your belly to shrink over time. Main thing is to stay consistent with exercising daily, and eat a balanced diet.
We all carry our weight differently. My suggestion is to do interval training twice a week, a full body strength workout 2-3 times a week, and get in other sweaty cardio workouts the other days. Combining that with healthy eating, you'll eventually start to see change. Main thing is to stay consistent with exercising daily if you can, and be patient:)
Whew…made it through day two and sure to add this in to routine as you have suggested. I am thinking just two day a week , one for upper and one for lower with cardio the other days. Is that a good routine ?
Ideally, it would be good to do each day twice a week. Could you do one, then the other another day, and possibly do both together another day so you’re strength training 3x a week (but working each muscle twice a week)? You’ll definitely see more benefits that way.
I was wondering if there is another way to replace the lunges as I have had my knee cap removed making my leg unstable. By the way I love al, your workouts.
Hi! You can do more sets of squats (just vary the position each time to give variety). By changing the position of the squat, you'll get an awesome leg workout without the lunges.
RIP Legs 😂😂😂 I tried this yesterday evening, died after the first set. The squat, calf, deadlift (even though i used 4kg dumbell) was sooo intense and took all my energy. Completely improvised set 2 and couldn't even do set 3. I sweated more working out to this than when i do cardio. Can I take break between sets and exercises?
My suggestion is to stick with 1 set for the first week (do the workout twice the first week). If you haven't been doing leg workouts in a while, it's best to start slowly. Next week, see how you feel and either do 1 or 2 sets. Wait another week or two after that before moving up to the 3 sets. Once 3-4 weeks go by at 1-2 sets, you'll be ready for 3 sets. And definitely take breaks when you need them:)
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Another brilliant workout! Love the voice-over, so helpful, and I can really feel the effects of this! Just checking, can I replace the 5-day series with this pair of workouts, and do them 2 or 3 times a week? Thank you Jules 😊
Absolutely, I created this to follow the 5 day program. This 2 days split program is more advanced since we do 3 sets with more exercises. As for going forward, I've written some suggestions in the description under the video on ways to move forward to get the best results from it. Just click 'show more' under the video.
Thank you Jules, these are going to be my new go-to for strength training. Really feeling it in my legs 24 hours later 😅@@ImprovedHealth
Oh, yes the feeling in the legs 24-48 hrs later is definitely noticeable. If it's too much, just do less sets for the first few weeks. I recommend just doing the workout twice the first week or two. Over a few weeks of doing the workouts, your legs will get used to the exercises and you can add on. @@susanwright2554
I agree! The voice over is extremely helpful, and your voice is so soothing.
I want to say a huge THANK YOU! I am 54 yrs and, until January, for the last several years, lead a very sedentary life. Since then you have helped me lose over 20 pounds, train for and complete a couch to 5K, and become stronger. I just finished one of your 60 minute dance videos and not even winded. (maybe I should have worked it harder!) Thank you again.
Thank you SO much for taking the time to let me know that you've been enjoying the workouts. I absolutely loved reading about your amazing progress! Kudos to you for making the time to exercise and for staying consistent with it, too. Congrats on the weight loss and for running a 5k! And, you've just started...I hope you'll share your progress with me again in the future (although, it sounds like my workouts are going to get too easy for you!). And that's okay, too. I'm thrilled for you to get to the fitness level that you are striving for.💖This two day workout will keep you busy for a while, though. If it starts to get easy, just add on weights for the squats, lunges, etc.😉
Jules, I recently learned my sister is having lower body issues after being off her feet for several weeks with a broken foot. I'm determined to continue working my lower body to keep myself as strong as possible in this phase of my life. Thank you for helping me do that!
I am more than happy to help you with that:)
Hi Jules! I am so thrilled that I was able to do this workout! I had to stop in the middle of the last set of lunges and I was a little wobbley in places but I just kept going to the end. I plan to do both upper and lower again next week. Thank you!
Amazing Valerie! Your legs will benefit from going for a nice walk today:) If you have time, try to fit in a good leg stretching session today as well.
Enjoyed this workout, thanks Jules!
Loved it!! I used the paper plate method for lunges. This is so great!
That’s perfect!
Morning Jules loving this positive energy ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you!🥰
I loved your instructions, different options, and your positive messages!
Thanks for your great feedback. I appreciate it!
This one was tough for me to do today, but I was determined to do it - and I did! And I will do it again. Thanks so muchJules, for this video!
Kudos to you for doing it!
Hey Jules! Some days are harder than others to do this workout, but even so I find myself really getting into it. I'm starting to see my legs become more defined and can feel myself building strength. Thank you!
Well, your comment definitely put a smile on my face that kept growing, Valerie!
Thanks for making these multiple day multiple target areas! And thanks for making them easy to follow!
Thanks for your great feedback:)
Thank you for a wonderful second part, Jules...I'm a little late, but intend to follow this programme consistently to regain my lost form.💓
Thanks for some great strength training workouts! I did the arms on Tuesday and the legs yesterday. I left off the last set of lunges and so glad I did as I’m not sure I’d be able to get off my low toilet today🙃🤣.I know it’s getting harder to put these together as you are back to work full time….Your tribe appreciates all you do❤️
Aw, thanks for your last comment, Carol. I appreciate that. As for doing less sets, yes that is a great idea when first starting the program. The toilet is usually lower than other chairs/couches, etc., so that is definitely the time when you'll feel the effects of the strength training from the day (or two days) before. My legs are definitely getting more defined since I started this routine...I'm excited for you to see the results as well.
All your workouts are great because they are really well put together and you don’t talk incessantly.
I do this one regularly even though it is challenging for me.
58 and fighting prediabetes.
Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for your kind comment and feedback. I'm so glad to read that you're doing this regularly for strength.
Hi Jules, another day, another lower body strength workout! I'm feeling a little stronger so I hope that's true. So I will just keep going.......Thank you!
I'm sure you are definitely getting stronger, Valerie:)
Hi Jules! This was a real muscle burner today - literally, my muscles were burning, and even so I am really liking doing it because it gives me a sense of accomplishment!
The muscle burn will definitely benefit you as the weeks go on. You'll start to notice more and more definition in your legs and glutes.
Whoa! Think I'll feel this tomorrow (in a good way). Thanks for adding draping legs to side for relief stretch after floor work, and the knee raises after standing work. Definitely a heart pounder, so thank you for the reminder that that's normal. Excellent coaching, as always.
Thanks Chris. I definitely like the stretch as well where we bring the leg over. Glad you enjoyed the challenge today!
Hi Jules! At first my goal was to be able to get through this workout. Now I am trying to get as much as I can out of it. Today, while doing the lunges. I discovered that if I hold on for balance I can do deeper lunges and really work my legs ( I need to work on balance too!)
I'm making progress! Thank you!
Oh yay! That's awesome, Valerie! I love how you're doing everything you can to get stronger. If you do these regularly, you're going to notice a lot of changes in your strength within the next few weeks/months.
I love the fact, that there is no presure from you to to xx sets.
And to me an explanations help a lot and that you show yourself from several angles in the exercise.
Thanks for the great feedback, Monika.❤️
Jules you are like my own personal trainer! I was so ready for this, trying to put together my own strength program but feeling unsure of what I was doing. This will keep me challenged for awhile and I need to buy some heavier weights!
I love strength training and want to be able to do 5-6 days/week without hurting myself. Your guidance is soooo appreciated!
I am SO glad to read that you love strength workouts and plan to include them often. I definitely look forward to reading about your improvements in strength as you continue over the next several weeks.💪 Start with lighter weights and less sets for the first week and then see how you feel before adding on more.
A great workout. Like the explanation that goes along with the workout. Thanks so much!
Thanks for your helpful feedback:)
Perfect again. Music tick. Exercises tick. Time tick. Instructions tick. I did a 30 minute cardio first. I used my ankle weight and oh boy the leg circles ouch but doable. I now have a weekly plan in my head and a Wednesday will be the super long 80 minute one. My hero❤
Wow, I LOVE that you have made a plan for your workouts going forward. And, kudos to you for using ankle weights with the raises. That’s tough!
it was tough actually. My legs felt as if they were about to give up, so i did stop but got back on it. @@ImprovedHealth
Brilliant strength training workouts, thanks Jules. I did day 1 and then day 2 straight after. I found the exercises without the weights the plank, leg raises, circles and lunges the most challenging! It made me think how amazing the human body is, we have all the tools in our body to get stronger. I am now a happy tired.❤
So glad to read that you enjoyed the two programs. Doing both together is a great full-body workout. I have to agree with you on those particular exercises being the most challenging since they are movements we don't usually do in our daily movement patterns (where as with squats we are constantly doing them with standing up, sitting down, etc., throughout the day).
Glad I started out with just one set. The exercises were good, and many of them were new to me. The abs exercises were killers! I definitely need more core work. The stretches were also different and beneficial. Thanks, Jules.
Oh yay! So glad to see you did this one, and did one set...that's perfect:)
Thank you for helping me realize my fitness goals! I’ve been doing upper and lower for a few weeks and I feel so much stronger and flexible. You are the best!
Thank you so much, Kathryn.💖
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Well done, day 2 did not disappoint! I'm sure I will feel it tomorrow from the lunges and floor work. Alternating day 1 & 2 is going to make for great strength training weeks ahead. Thank you so much for your time and efforts put into these workouts, very much appreciated. They are a wonderful addition to my library of your workouts 😊
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Darlene.💖
My very favorite workout since it systematically hits all major muscles in the lower body. I try to do it every 2 or 3 days alternating with the upper body workout. Thank you very much for these.
Thank you very much for letting me know that you're enjoying this one. With doing it every 2-3 days, you'll definitely start to see change in the definition and strength in your legs.
Bonjour Jules, wow j'ai réussi à faire le jour 2. Merci beaucoup. Thank you
Kudos to you for doing both days!
Great 2 day program. You explain the exercises so well. Thanks for all the great workouts
Thanks so much for your feedback. I definitely appreciate it.
Hi Jules, I did this workout yesterday not realizing that I would be going to work a little later, so wasn't ableto comment. I'm pretty sore today but plan to keep doing itill I'm no longer challenged by it (that will probably be never!) Thank you!
Eventually it won’t be as much of a challenge:)
Had a crazy busy day but promised myself to do this workout! I took your advice Jules and skipped the weights for the squats so I will know tomorrow if it helped. Thanks for your thoughtful advice and for the workout !
I love your commitment to getting stronger, Valerie!
Wow, these are awesome ! I feel much better and gaining strength 💪 thx ❤
Thanks Donna!💪
Hi Jules! Today I struggled a little with my legs and hips but I didn't let it stop me. After doing your stretches I did some additional leg and hip stretches which felt good. I have thanked you so many times but thank you again. I'm still appreciative!
I have days when I struggle to do lower body as well...sometimes our legs need an extra day off (I find I can only work my legs with strength workouts every 3rd day). Adding in extra stretching is a great idea (the one where you lie on the floor and bring a leg across your body really helps to stretch out the hips).
Thank you!!!!!!!!❤
Yesssss! Great work out! Thank you! 😁
Thanks Annette!❤️
Wow! Great workout! Thank you!
Thank you!!!
Love LOVE LOVE these workouts!! This one is my favorite. Thank you so much!!! ☺
I am SO glad that you’re enjoying this one. It definitely provides good muscle and strength development.
Excellent 🌻
Oh my goodness this workout really challenges my muscles, but in a good way! The stretches were very welcome at the end. It will definitely take me some working up to, to get to doing 2 sets at a time, with a goal of 3. Thanks!
I definitely look forward to hearing your feedback with progress on this one in a few weeks time.
Good morning Jules 🌄☕🌄 That was an absolutely awesome workout. I was actually laughing at the end when we were on the floor stretching. You hopped right us and started the hamstring stretch. I was a little wobbly getting up so I started laughing. 😂 (My ability to hop right up from the floor...those days are so far over for me)
I hope you have an amazing day and fabulous week ahead. 🌈☕🌈
Ah, I do try to be careful to get up slowly since I know a lot of people have a hard time getting up from the floor. I missed slowing myself down that time.😬
@@ImprovedHealth 😂 And that's why you have an award winning fitness channel and I...do.... not 😂
Good morning Jules: another awesome workout. I love the legs workout. I certainly feel it in the top and the lunges I had to use the chair. I absolutely love your workout videos, especially when you use weights. Have a great day. 😅😅😅
Thank you, George and I’m glad to read that you used the chair as needed.
Thank You so much I used no weights . I am going to have Rotator Cuff Surgery soon.
I do wish you had spoken a lot louder when you said, “If you’re not used to this, just do two sets instead of three.”
“No problem”, I thought. “I feel great.” Well…uh…today my glutes feel like they will never be the same. At least I know I still have muscles back there. Thanks for another thorough workout.
I recommend going for a gentle walk each day to work out the soreness, and spend some time stretching. A nice warm bath with Epsom salts can also help. I tried my best to ensure I let people know to start with 1 or 2 sets max if they haven't done weights in a while. I hope the suggestions help!
I do know about walking the next day, which I did. You DID tell us to do only 1 or 2 sets, but did I listen? No. I was cleaning house today, so I was up and moving. I’ll add some stretching. Your tips and tricks always help. Thank you.
This was perfect for me today! I love lower reps and the slow pace. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
I'm so glad that you enjoyed this one.
I wasn't sure how this would go today because I only got a few hours of sleep last night. But it went really well except for the leg circles which were a bit of a struggle. But at the end, I still had some energy so I did a 60 secend plank - yay! Thanks Jules!
Wow! Good for you for talking yourself into doing this workout today even though you were tired. That’s impressive, Valerie!
This is another great workout. Loved the explanations and length. Will continue to do these 2 strength workouts. Thank you so much❤
I’m glad to read that you plan to continue the workouts. You’ll definitely see change over the next few weeks.
Thank you for the amazing workouts.
Thanks Marie! This is a great workout for getting strong and toned legs.
so grateful I found you. Just finished doing this and loved it . Thanks.
I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for letting me know.
Completed Day 2…again did all 3 sets. Only had to modify with the backward lunges…had to hold onto the chair. Thank you!🙂
Amazing! You’re doing very well if you could do all 3! I definitely look forward to reading about your progress weeks down the road:)
@@ImprovedHealth Thank you! I can feel myself improving day by day…it’s taking awhile, but I’m getting there!🙂
Again another great combo! I did first the Dance then the strength, Boymy legs could really feel those lunges and the reverse lunges were super great. Thank you Jules again and again, love your workouts!
Thanks again for taking the time to comment.❤️
I really enjoy these work outs. Your choice of music is spot on. Thank you for sharing your expertize with us! Love the bell when I am not looking!! Helps with the flow. You seem like such a nice person. We live in the desert in Arizona and it's so nice to feel a little connection with someone sweet! Laura Lea
Aw, thank you for your very kind comment and feedback.🥰
That was tough. You were right to advise only doing 1 set. I did manage the ab ones though. Can really feel my arms after yesterday so I am sure I will feel my legs tomorrow. Doing the stretches made me realise that I am still so stiff. Must go and look at your stretching and flexibility workouts again. Oh for the days when I could rest my head on my knees! Thanks Jules.
I'm glad to read that you started with one set for today so you can judge how much to progress the next time. Once you start doing strength workouts regularly, your body will get used to the moves and you won't get the same soreness. I put up a new stretching routine on my new chair channel if you're interested: www.youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts
@@ImprovedHealth will have a look at that video. Thanks,
This very good exercise. Yes I will be consistent🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Excellent to read that you plan to be consistent with strength training.
again cant wait to get home to try this. Just had a nosey and it looks amazing. Im going add my leg weights for the leg lifts etc...its a killer with them on lol
I hope you enjoyed it!!!
i absolutely loved it. I love the way you hvae laid the upper abd lower body ones out. i have done day 1 - 5 for ages and was beginning to feel i needed something more, so this has just came at the right time. Amazing :)
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thanks again!!
Hello Jules. I loved these 2 workouts. So when you recommended we could do both workouts together
I ❤thought it was great. I found the 2 together quite challenging and loved them. Thanks Jules for another great workout.❤
I'm so glad you're enjoying them. Yes, lots of options with the two workouts. You can do them separately 4x a week, or do them both together 2-3x a week. Or, do them separately for 2 days, and then another day of the week do them together. It all depends on how much time you have to dedicate to strength training:)
@@ImprovedHealth i also want to lose some weight, so I need interval training as well as cardio. I am trying to organize a schedule for all of these.
Hi Sharon! If your schedule allows it, ideally do strength workouts 3-4x a week with cardio workouts as well (or you can do these 2 days together, and do them twice a week). For the cardio, try to have two of the cardio workouts a week as interval training workouts.@@sharonhill6316
Hi Jules! I got a little mixed up about what a "set" is, planning to do 2 sets but doing 3 on most of them. But that's a good thing! Last time I got pretty sore so we'll see what happens this week. I love that I feel like I'm working so hard in this workout!
It sounds like you are on a mission, Valerie! I look forward to reading about your improved strength soon:)
Another great work out, thank you!
Thank you!
Loved this one too. I am so happy to have found you. Everyone I plod off to the TV turn on utube and leave it after a working out skipping 😂
That should read every day
Aw, thank you! I'm very glad to know that you enjoyed both strength workouts.💪
Hi! I just found you on RUclips and this workout is amazing!! You will become part of my morning workout routine. Thank you!!
Thank you for taking the time to comment. If you enjoyed this one, you can find more at this level under the ‘intermediate level’ playlists. Welcome to my channel!
Thanks, Jules, my most recent DEXA scan showed no change and minor osteopenia in one hip-at age 74. I credit your strength training workouts keeping me focused and on track.
That’s excellent!
Decided to do this again very good workout and definitely didn't struggle quite as much Yay Thanks😅
That's great! The first time doing any new strength exercise routine is challenging since it's always a bit of a shock to the muscles. I'm glad to read that you found it easier today.
Hello Jules, day 1 yesterday and day 2 today. J'espère que c'est la bonne façon de l'écrire en anglais. Have a nice Day😊
Perfect English:) Congrats on doing both!
💕 all ur videos keep them coming have a great day I did thus with leg bands 😅😊
Thank you! Leg bands are a great way to make it challenging.
Love the voice over as I’m not very good at reading screen! Did find the stretches you did a bit hard!
Thanks for the feedback:) I did make the stretches a little bit more challenging this time since this workout overall is more challenging.
Good day I did both upper and lower loved them both. I do my weights 3 times a week and like to change it up every 5 or 6 weeks. So I will be doing these two workouts for the next 6 weeks.
That is perfect!
Morning Jules great work out i can certainly feel it in my top of my legs i did the lunges with a chair but managed to do them on the repeat Lunges I couldn't do those songs well so i did knee riser in stead hope that's ok thank you 💞 xx
I always encourage people to just do what they can…do I am glad you did that:)
Happy Friday Jules! That workout rocked my legs! Good routine and thanks to my chair I did it. No weights in my right hand yesterday. It’s healing but slowing. Thanks for another good workout.
Oh yay! Glad you did this one...this is definitely a challenging leg workout that will build strong legs.
Im not sure what to think,im starting to kinda enjoy the lunges thanks so much
Lol, that actually made me laugh out loud. I'm so glad that you're pleasantly surprised that you're starting to actually like lunges! Amazing!!! Honestly, your legs will get so much stronger with doing them.
I do both of these in one time and I'm doing them 2X per week with cardio only in between. The only suggestion I have is that I know it's hard for us seniors to get up and down so frequently and that's why I love the standing stretches. You are absolutely amazing!!
A massive congrats for doing these twice a week. I am always happy when people are doing strength training. Great for the metabolism, bones and muscles and so important as we age. Congrats for working to be (and stay) strong!
Gee that went fast and shocked only 1800 steps but great sweaty workout Jules...thanks..🥰
I did two sets of each exercise, forgoing the weights. No real problems. I do find the stretching challenging - I'm not very flexible, and everything feels tight. I imagine that can improve with repetition...but I'm wondering how much the arthritis in my spine is affecting this. Good workout. Thanks, Jules.
Flexibility can definitely improve...I'd suggest trying to stretch more often when you're babysitting since he'll be on the floor, and you can join him there and stretch:)
Great idea!
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Again, thank you so much for these two videos. Do you have a back stengthening workout. I am getting parts out of all of these but I was sitting on my butt for so long recuperating that my backside needs ALOT! thank you so much for helping me! I did the whole upper body. All 3 rounds. Now gonna do this one and see!
Hi! Day 1 includes back exercises, and day 2 includes glutes and hamstrings so the back of your body is getting a workout between the two workouts:)
@@ImprovedHealth I found this out this morning! Gonna just walk today and stretch and then do both again tomorrow. Do you have a good stretching one? I can look but didn't know if you could list it....thank you again so much. I am a 55yr 80s gal who did aerobics and loved it. Couldn't find anyone who did easy workouts until you😁
Hi! If you go to the playlists on my channel, and scroll down you'll see a playlist dedicated to stretching. They are mostly seated/chair stretches but I do have a few other ones, too. @@robinsnest68
Great workout. By the afternoon and next morning, my thighs were asking me what the heck! 😆
Oh yes...that will happen especially when the exercises are new (or haven't done them in a week or longer).
I made it through the 3 rounds and boy am i sweating thanks for another good workout😅😅
It is amazing how a strength workout can make us sweat:)
Hi, Jules, I loved this routine. I would appreciate you recommend me especific exercises for reducing waist circumference since even thought my weigh is according to my height, my waist has a large size. Thank you very much for answering
We all carry our weight in different ways according to our genetics. My suggestion is to ensure you do 1-2 days of interval training a week, a full body strength workout 2-3 days a week and get in some other sweaty workouts each week. Combining that with healthy eating will help your belly to shrink over time. Main thing is to stay consistent with exercising daily, and eat a balanced diet.
We all carry our weight differently. My suggestion is to do interval training twice a week, a full body strength workout 2-3 times a week, and get in other sweaty cardio workouts the other days. Combining that with healthy eating, you'll eventually start to see change. Main thing is to stay consistent with exercising daily if you can, and be patient:)
Whew…made it through day two and sure to add this in to routine as you have suggested. I am thinking just two day a week , one for upper and one for lower with cardio the other days. Is that a good routine ?
Ideally, it would be good to do each day twice a week. Could you do one, then the other another day, and possibly do both together another day so you’re strength training 3x a week (but working each muscle twice a week)? You’ll definitely see more benefits that way.
I was wondering if there is another way to replace the lunges as I have had my knee cap removed making my leg unstable. By the way I love al, your workouts.
Hi! You can do more sets of squats (just vary the position each time to give variety). By changing the position of the squat, you'll get an awesome leg workout without the lunges.
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Thank you!
Ok,.....take it back...whew! Got 2 reps...whew....WATER!!!
Lol, I hope you enjoyed it:)
Sorry for the spelling mistake that should say Lunges xx
RIP Legs 😂😂😂
I tried this yesterday evening, died after the first set. The squat, calf, deadlift (even though i used 4kg dumbell) was sooo intense and took all my energy. Completely improvised set 2 and couldn't even do set 3. I sweated more working out to this than when i do cardio.
Can I take break between sets and exercises?
My suggestion is to stick with 1 set for the first week (do the workout twice the first week). If you haven't been doing leg workouts in a while, it's best to start slowly. Next week, see how you feel and either do 1 or 2 sets. Wait another week or two after that before moving up to the 3 sets. Once 3-4 weeks go by at 1-2 sets, you'll be ready for 3 sets. And definitely take breaks when you need them:)
@@ImprovedHealth thanks will try this format ❤️
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Thank you, Amal. I hope you're doing well. Thanks for taking the time to hit the thumbs up buttons each time.❤️
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