Low Impact DVD set options???

Tugger31 · 01-12-20, 08:04 AM

Besides Jessica Smith, Gilad or Leslie Sansone are there any other good workout dvd options out there? I'm interested in a rotational set not a single dvd. Long story short, I usually do Cathe, had an injury, surgery and have doc's clearance to begin to workout again. I still have some restrictions...no impact, no sit ups, no burpees and not alot of overhead weights. I am learning to modify alot but I don't want to have to modify an entire workout. i'm just looking for some more variety. At totalfitness most of the dvds are Linda and I don't seem to click with her. Thanks!

Vantreesta · 01-12-20, 08:17 AM

I enjoy Stephanie Huckabee's PowerFit sets. Those might fit the bill for you at this moment, although I will say I didn't find them to be very tough. They're only 20 min long but you could do multiple workouts in a row. If I remember right she often lays a band on the floor as a line to simulate a step but I actually used a step for a better for me workout.

patrice · 01-12-20, 10:06 AM

Kathy Smiths Project You. Name has been changed. Sold by Beach Body.

Patrice

Gams · 01-12-20, 10:54 AM

I second both these recommendations and if you don’t want to deal with Beach Body (which I never will ever again) you can get Project You on Amazon.

Demeris · 01-12-20, 11:02 AM

Looking at your list, Mirabai Holland comes to mind. And Margaret Richards has some workouts that include cardio. Jane Fonda has some newer (newer than her 80s stuff) workouts especially for people with limitations.

sherry7899 · 01-12-20, 11:40 AM

Total Fitness dvds sells Beachbody dvds. I am not sure if she still has them, but the YOUV2 set from Beachbody is low impact.

yogapam · 01-12-20, 12:42 PM

Have you tried any barre workouts? The Barre3 set is one that comes to mind. I’m not a fan of sit ups either and I’ve always like their supported ab work using the B3 core ball.

bzar · 01-12-20, 01:10 PM

Slim in 6 is low impact for sure, and effective.

Ellen Barrett fits the bill too. she released her 7 Day Workout Challenge set on DVD but is currently OOP. you can occasionally find it on ebay.

Supreme 90 is also another good set that is low impact.

bubbles76 · 01-12-20, 02:42 PM

I recommend all of these. Slim in 6 does have you doing some running in place and doing jumping jacks, but you can easily replace those moves with knee ups and marching in place. That's what I've been doing this week, as I've had some knee pain flare up.

Is Gilad's 15 Targeted Express workouts low impact? From what I've done of his workouts in the past, he tends to do kickboxing type moves, which are low impact. I think someone mentioned that the MetRx set was low impact as well. It's a shame I have both sets and have yet to try them

. MetRx is on tap for the following week though, unless I change my mind and do Body Revolution

yogapam · 01-12-20, 03:38 PM

I’ve had MetRx 180 for ages and have never tried it. There are 12 DVDs. It has been opened, believe I bought it used or got it in a trade, can’t remember. It’s not something I’d do at this point so I’m happy to SASE it. I’m in Canada so I’d expect shipping to the US would be in the $6-8 USD range if anyone wants it.

If anyone is interested, send me a PM.

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01-12-20, 08:04 AM
Tugger31 Join Date: Feb 2002	Low Impact DVD set options??? Besides Jessica Smith, Gilad or Leslie Sansone are there any other good workout dvd options out there? I'm interested in a rotational set not a single dvd. Long story short, I usually do Cathe, had an injury, surgery and have doc's clearance to begin to workout again. I still have some restrictions...no impact, no sit ups, no burpees and not alot of overhead weights. I am learning to modify alot but I don't want to have to modify an entire workout. i'm just looking for some more variety. At totalfitness most of the dvds are Linda and I don't seem to click with her. Thanks!

01-12-20, 08:17 AM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	I enjoy Stephanie Huckabee's PowerFit sets. Those might fit the bill for you at this moment, although I will say I didn't find them to be very tough. They're only 20 min long but you could do multiple workouts in a row. If I remember right she often lays a band on the floor as a line to simulate a step but I actually used a step for a better for me workout. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

01-12-20, 10:06 AM
patrice VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Valparaiso, IN	Kathy Smiths Project You. Name has been changed. Sold by Beach Body. Patrice

01-12-20, 10:54 AM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	I second both these recommendations and if you don’t want to deal with Beach Body (which I never will ever again) you can get Project You on Amazon.

01-12-20, 11:02 AM
Demeris Join Date: Dec 2006	Looking at your list, Mirabai Holland comes to mind. And Margaret Richards has some workouts that include cardio. Jane Fonda has some newer (newer than her 80s stuff) workouts especially for people with limitations.

01-12-20, 11:40 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Total Fitness dvds sells Beachbody dvds. I am not sure if she still has them, but the YOUV2 set from Beachbody is low impact. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

01-12-20, 12:42 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Have you tried any barre workouts? The Barre3 set is one that comes to mind. I’m not a fan of sit ups either and I’ve always like their supported ab work using the B3 core ball. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

01-12-20, 01:10 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	Slim in 6 is low impact for sure, and effective. Ellen Barrett fits the bill too. she released her 7 Day Workout Challenge set on DVD but is currently OOP. you can occasionally find it on ebay. Supreme 90 is also another good set that is low impact. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

01-12-20, 02:42 PM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	I recommend all of these. Slim in 6 does have you doing some running in place and doing jumping jacks, but you can easily replace those moves with knee ups and marching in place. That's what I've been doing this week, as I've had some knee pain flare up. Is Gilad's 15 Targeted Express workouts low impact? From what I've done of his workouts in the past, he tends to do kickboxing type moves, which are low impact. I think someone mentioned that the MetRx set was low impact as well. It's a shame I have both sets and have yet to try them . MetRx is on tap for the following week though, unless I change my mind and do Body Revolution __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

01-12-20, 03:38 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I’ve had MetRx 180 for ages and have never tried it. There are 12 DVDs. It has been opened, believe I bought it used or got it in a trade, can’t remember. It’s not something I’d do at this point so I’m happy to SASE it. I’m in Canada so I’d expect shipping to the US would be in the $6-8 USD range if anyone wants it. If anyone is interested, send me a PM. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n