CIA 2999 -- What is this?

Gymstick is a relatively new fitness idea, so many of you out there have been asking what the CIA 2999 Gymstick Muscle Master Workout is all about. I checked it out this morning, and I've got to say -- it's fantastic!

Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect with this workout. I don't have a Gymstick and didn't plan on getting one, so I wasn't sure if I could even do the workout.

I was wrong!

Instead of a Gymstick, I modified with my 18lb BodyBar, and the result was a fantastic routine of challenging, heart-pumping moves. I'm sure the use of a Gymstick would add an entirely new level to the routine (and after doing this DVD just once, I'm sold--I'm getting a Gymstick!), but even so, my modifications worked great. During some of the floor work, I used tubing or bands with my BodyBar; alternately, you can modify without tubing and just do the lower body work in "Squeeze" like fashion, with no additional resistance.

This workout is total body, intense, and fun. Definitely a challenge, even without a Gymstick.

Workout breakdown:

* Warm-up -- 7 minutes

* Standing Work -- 35 minutes

* Floor work -- 25 minutes

* Cool-down/stretch -- 3 minutes

The Muscle Master workout focuses on the Gymstick Basic and Muscle programs of the group fitness concept to give you an incredible full body workout. Gymstick is a award winning fitness tool designed to effectively train total body fitness and reap benefits in muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, balance, flexibility coordination and intensive core training.


Released 2009