Cathe Pure Strength vs. Gym Styles

Amethyst2002 · 10-22-09, 02:16 PM

If I have the Pure Strength and Hard Core Muscle Max, is there really a need to purchase the Gym Styles and/or Butts N Guts? Butts N Guts is already on my wishlist, but I'm wavering back and forth about acquiring the Gym Styles, particularly the upper body DVDs.

Tell me what you think!

Hazel Porter · 10-22-09, 02:37 PM

This is just my opinion, but I would suggest getting B&G and not worrying about the Gymstyles.

There's not *that* great a difference between Pure Strength and the Gymstyles, but for the type of program (heav(ier), low(er) rep), the Pure Strength series just seems to me to be a better thought out program. The Gymstyles (esp. the UB ones) suffer from overkill, IMO -- too may sets of too many exercises, especially for the smaller muscle groups.

B&G, on the other hand, is sufficiently different from Muscle Max to warrant getting B&G. B&G is exclusively lower body focused, whereas MM has, what, two LB sets of two exercises each, right? There are some interesting, different moves in B&G as well, and you get two separate 15-minute ab routines besides. Plus, B& never fails to leave my LB sore for at least a day or two afterward!

HTH!

red1013 · 10-22-09, 02:52 PM

I agree that B&G is a must have.

I like Gymstyles (I only have the upper body ones) better than Pure Strength. I really like the band work that she put in it. I do agree that some of it is a little overkill. I never, ever do all the chest work, it's waaaaay too much!

caligurl · 10-22-09, 03:03 PM

another that likes gym styles over pure strength.... i've only done PS a couple of times... i just don't care for it..... GS i've used a LOT!!!!

B&G is good and yes... you should get it! i love the add on abs workout (use that a lot to add on to spinervals or running! i just wish i could shut off that horrid screaching music she used... great abs routine horrid, horrid, horrid music!!!!)

Amethyst2002 · 10-23-09, 05:40 PM

I think I may cave and get the Gym Style Upper Body workouts along with Butts N Guts some time next year. The more I think about it, the Gym Styles may be the challenge my upper body needs, despite the overkill. I'm not an advanced exerciser, so I'll have plenty of room to grow. Thank you ladies for your replies!

kali1 · 10-23-09, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caligurl

another that likes gym styles over pure strength.... i've only done PS a couple of times... i just don't care for it..... GS i've used a LOT!!!!

B&G is good and yes... you should get it! i love the add on abs workout (use that a lot to add on to spinervals or running! i just wish i could shut off that horrid screaching music she used... great abs routine horrid, horrid, horrid music!!!!)

B&G has horrible music? What music did they use?

caligurl · 10-23-09, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kali1

B&G has horrible music? What music did they use?

no.... the add-on/bonus stability ball abs workout has horrid music!

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10-22-09, 02:16 PM
Amethyst2002 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Triad Area, North Carolina	Cathe Pure Strength vs. Gym Styles If I have the Pure Strength and Hard Core Muscle Max, is there really a need to purchase the Gym Styles and/or Butts N Guts? Butts N Guts is already on my wishlist, but I'm wavering back and forth about acquiring the Gym Styles, particularly the upper body DVDs. Tell me what you think!

10-22-09, 02:37 PM
Hazel Porter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Colorado	This is just my opinion, but I would suggest getting B&G and not worrying about the Gymstyles. There's not that great a difference between Pure Strength and the Gymstyles, but for the type of program (heav(ier), low(er) rep), the Pure Strength series just seems to me to be a better thought out program. The Gymstyles (esp. the UB ones) suffer from overkill, IMO -- too may sets of too many exercises, especially for the smaller muscle groups. B&G, on the other hand, is sufficiently different from Muscle Max to warrant getting B&G. B&G is exclusively lower body focused, whereas MM has, what, two LB sets of two exercises each, right? There are some interesting, different moves in B&G as well, and you get two separate 15-minute ab routines besides. Plus, B& never fails to leave my LB sore for at least a day or two afterward! HTH! __________________ http://members.aol.com/naconfer/images/hazel_hobbes.gif What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?

10-22-09, 02:52 PM
red1013 Join Date: Sep 2005	I agree that B&G is a must have. I like Gymstyles (I only have the upper body ones) better than Pure Strength. I really like the band work that she put in it. I do agree that some of it is a little overkill. I never, ever do all the chest work, it's waaaaay too much!

10-22-09, 03:03 PM
caligurl Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal	another that likes gym styles over pure strength.... i've only done PS a couple of times... i just don't care for it..... GS i've used a LOT!!!! B&G is good and yes... you should get it! i love the add on abs workout (use that a lot to add on to spinervals or running! i just wish i could shut off that horrid screaching music she used... great abs routine horrid, horrid, horrid music!!!!) __________________ ----- evil enabler! ----- it is NOT against the rules to say DIET on this forum! ----- "VFers have a right to post negative opinions about an instructor, and there is not a limit on the number of times they do so". - WWWendy ----- "...no matter how unpopular you perceive your opinion to be, we guarantee you are not the only one here who holds that opinion, and you should feel free to express it." - WWWendy via forum guidelines

10-23-09, 05:40 PM
Amethyst2002 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Triad Area, North Carolina	I think I may cave and get the Gym Style Upper Body workouts along with Butts N Guts some time next year. The more I think about it, the Gym Styles may be the challenge my upper body needs, despite the overkill. I'm not an advanced exerciser, so I'll have plenty of room to grow. Thank you ladies for your replies!