My Take on the Ninety-Nine Workout The number 99 tacked in front of any exercise is likely daunting to anyone, but I quickly realize the secret to making this workout feel a lot more doable is to start from the bottom and work your way up. So I start with the 11-minute run. And after the first 4 minutes, I can't take a deep breath without a piercing pain in my lungs.
The next day, I tackle the "22" part of the workout: 22 jumping jacks, crunches, leg lifts, a 22-second "wall sit," and 2 push-ups. The push-ups are a breeze compared to the wall sit. It only takes a few seconds before my thighs begin to burn and my legs start to shake.
But I have to say that despite my initial fears, this workout isn't impossible -- even for a pansy like me. Each portion should only take 5 to 10 minutes and you can do one section a day and work your way up to the 99. For a more strenuous workout, you can do all the reps at once.
Some of these workouts sound like they would be fun to incorporate into my workouts. Although I am agree with editor a lot of these demands that theses workouts demand seem a little unrealistic for the average women especially for ones with a life outside of the gym. She did a great job of being honest and having a great sense of humor!
I'm a skinny-fat person too. It's always nice to see a non-fitnessaholic person's take on workouts. It certainly makes me more inspired to give them a shot.
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I smiled and laughed all the way through this--sounds too familiar. By the way, what IS a mountain climber?
by GigiSD Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 12:47PM Report as inappropriate
I really love the writers point of view in this article
by emkgibson Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10:59AM Report as inappropriate
These are all great at home or anywhere workouts!!
by RORO84 Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10:49AM Report as inappropriate
I wouldn't try any of these to get back into shape, but I like that the writer was honest about them.
by purple9a Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 05:33AM Report as inappropriate
Some of these workouts sound like they would be fun to incorporate into my workouts. Although I am agree with editor a lot of these demands that theses workouts demand seem a little unrealistic for the average women especially for ones with a life outside of the gym. She did a great job of being honest and having a great sense of humor!
by 2xxxy Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 10:59AM Report as inappropriate
I'm a skinny-fat person too. It's always nice to see a non-fitnessaholic person's take on workouts. It certainly makes me more inspired to give them a shot.
by KayArrEff Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 07:43AM Report as inappropriate
I might have to try the 5-4-3-2-1 workout.
by Alana_Danes Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 10:49AM Report as inappropriate
Weirdest workout routines I have ever seen........... Interesting though... Will try it... At least the beach workout.
by Zeaundra Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 08:58AM Report as inappropriate
Ok...definitely skipping the 99 workout..
by EmpressQueenB Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 05:09PM Report as inappropriate
These are interesing
by cindy11052 Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 06:23AM Report as inappropriate