How would you rank Lauren Brooks' DVDs from easiest to hardest?
I'm itching to buy some more of Lauren's DVD workouts. Which ones are your favorites and how would you rank them according to difficulty? I really prefer to get the ones with outdoor settings.
The only one I have is Kettlebell Body. Thanks in advance for enabling me! |
I'd be interested to know too. Big Bubble bought a couple for me during her sale, but I don't think it's still going on. How do you like Kettlebell Body? That's one of the dvds Big Bubble got for me.
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As for the sale I thought Lauren said that it would run as long as DVDs remain. I’ve no interest in the playground because of the way it was rolled out. Discount it, then raise the price, then close access. That’s a fairly transparent membership grab others have used in the past. For me it’s a huge turn off. I also don’t see myself using KBs enough to make it worthwhile. I add them on or use them when time is tight. Lauren’s dvds look perfect for this purpose. Her shipping, which will soon be a moot point, is high but she ships lightening fast! I couldn’t believe how fast I got my order. |
You're right Lannette! Yesterday when I went to check, I didn't see a spot to put in the code. I must have overlooked it because it's there today.
Her shipping IS high. And the dvds took a week to arrive for me, so not quick. I also noticed she shipped media mail. She must handle the shipping in house, as shipping for my dvds was a little over $11 and what was actually posted on the envelope for media mail was $2.75. |
I've been playing with the shipping and it can be cheaper if you're wanting to order several to divide the order into two separate orders.
Bubbles, I confess I've only previewed The Kettlebell Body and I really like what I see. I get my kettlebell tomorrow. I'm having fun researching what I might like to buy. What was the other DVD that you bought? |
Susan I got Kettlebell Body, Shut Up and Train, and Kettlebell Revelation. I already owned her first one, and am contemplating the second. I think that would be it for me though, as her others seem too hard :o or too cardio focused.
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I have Lauren's UBSC-I, SU&T, and KBody and love them for the short workouts. Thinking now of taking advantage of the sale and getting one or two. Trying to decide between: Revelation, UBSC-2, and KLightning. Can Revelation be done w/o 2 KBs of equal wts? I'm interested in strength rather than a cardio effect. Recommendations, please.
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ETA: Went ahead and ordered the three I was considering. |
My ranking, easiest to hardest, in my collection (and I have most of her DVDs because I'm just never going to get a membership to anything at the rate I'm going... I like variety too much and it's good to be able to cross-train and work around injuries with the nice collection I have at home):
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Bubbles, have you had a chance to look at Kettlebell Revelation? That's one I'm thinking about getting.
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Thank you so much for that, Tiffany! Very helpful!
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Now I'm scared.. I ordered the KB Body and she ranked it as #8 on the scale. I just hope there aren't any mountain climbers. I don't do them. I sickens me how she goes so fast..
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Don't be scared. It is strength based and I think Tiffany prefers the ones that are more cardio focused. Kettlebell Body was recommended to me and has a great demonstration section on it. I don't think she moves fast in this one at all. |
Are Luscious and Lean and Sexy Strength any good?
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Thanks for letting me know:) Just did upper body on someone else.. Gotta go put that in my check-in thread. |
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Here's what I've chosen so far. :sun:
Shut Up & Train Kettlebell Incinerator The Complete Ultimate Body Sculpt & Conditioning DVD Series – Volumes 1, 2, & 3 I bought them as packages and saved a bunch. I wasn't sure about Volume 3, but it was less than $10. more including shipping to get the bundle instead of just 1 & 2. |
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Today i busted out my baby bell 4 pounder. it still comes in handy. Love her. I should give her a name. :D |
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Remember, all these dvds and the exercises are tools for us to make use of, and we should feel free to modify as we need or want. Mountain climbers can be done with your hands on the floor or on chair or even on a countertop and done as fast or as slow (getting a good stretch) as you want. Be creative! |
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Ditto on the marketing for her playground. My guess is that it won't be closed long......not fond of games so gave it zero consideration :cool: Quote:
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I like Lauren's instruction well enough but have limited my past purchases in part because some of her actions have been off-putting/somewhat sketch. I feel more comfortable with instructors who are upfront/honest. I try to factor in that dealing with the public can change you but no excuse for not providing a paid service. As far as I am concerned, gouging on shipping then sending lower class violates the mini contract we make on the check out page. Lauren could use a few lessons from Amy Bento, Cathe etc. A little class goes a long way and being underhanded to save an extra buck can come back to haunt you. That's not the kind of person I want on the playground with me..... PS--I have actually enjoyed SUAT for add-ons. Simple enough to really heavy up and just the right length. I like her better in the newer stuff than I did in her 1st 3 volumes. If only I don't feel too soured by the shipping games. Argh. |
Taiga let me know if you are successful with asking for a partial refund. Do you have her Luscious and Lean and Sexy Strength? Are they all that different from SUAT, Kettlebell Body, or Revelation?
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The sentence I highlighted gave me a good laugh. :sun: I’m sorry that your shipping was slow. I think mine was shipped first class or standard but it came as if it were shipped priority. That could have been the USPS moving it faster than it deserved to move but it was definitely posted and taken to the post office quickly. I hope you can get a postage refund. You too Bubbles. I didn’t know much about Lauren before this sale, though a close friend had gifted me her first DVD. I rediscovered it when I thought I recognized her name. Game playing drives me crazy too. Knowing there have been other issues in the past makes me glad I got my DVDs without any ensuing drama. tytbody, KK Body is the DVD I’ve used. I can see how it would be demanding if done with really heavy KBs but I’m looking to understand and deepen form to strengthen my back line without pulling my new found balance off. This DVD feels perfect for this and for that reason feels like a great DVD to learn from and grow with. I bet you’ll like it. |
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I think Lauren's instruction/focus has definitely improved since her intro work. I'm glad to have more variety in my KB workouts. I'm guessing Revelation will be a favorite as clips/reviews show a nice mix of my favorite moves and the set is open. I really don't want to let the shipping stuff be a negative cloud. Honestly, I'm in another rotation and don't mind the waiting time at all. I just feel irritated that they charge such high shipping rates and then still feel the need to gouge again by sending them at a lower class than stated at checkout. |
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Being able to do that has to be gene related. |
Lannette
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Cheryl, if you are asking about The Kettlebell Body, she does not have you stand holding the bell while she gives instructions. During the demonstration section, she has the kettlebell on the floor and tells you where to place it for each exercise and talks you through as she does them. The demonstration section is very helpful.
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Great, that’s exactly what I was asking. Thank you
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