I woke up this morning with a determination to do another Fluidity workout. Like I’ve said before, I use my bar regularly, but haven’t been using the workouts that go with it as often as I should. So this morning, I pulled out the Fluidity Intermediate Workout. It’s about 40 minutes long, twice what the Beginner Workout is (it’s only 20 minutes) and the intermediate workout builds on what you’ve used in the Beginner workout. There are the standard pull-ups, foldover seatwork and thigh work…all with more reps, though. Michelle also incorporates the bands that come as a “bonus” in this workout. I think it’s interesting that the Fluidity theory is to use your own body weight, yet you use bands to tone your arms, chest and back…. Don’t get me wrong, I like the exercises, I just think that if you’re going to claim to only use your own body weight then you should stick with it. Michelle also has you do 3 sets of “flat back” work. I have to say that I absolutely HATE these segments. They’re extremely difficult, and I feel unsafe, unless done properly. I realize that the bar was built for these, but the workouts would be JUST AS EFFECTIVE without them. That being said, the rest of the workout was enjoyable. I have to agree with Michelle: the stretching is the best part, and having the bar to do that makes it SO much better!!
