I don’t need to be x style fit - Are there any “just fit enough” exercise programs?

daisyduke · 07-03-19, 06:01 PM

I just finished a couple rounds of p90x. I love the workouts but the intensity is just too much to continue. I ended up in a terrible mood all day every day and totally exhausted.

I don’t need to be x style fit but I like to be fit. Can you recommend some programs that are well rounded but not so intense? I can’t keep up that level of intensity long term.

Thank you

Kitten · 07-03-19, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by daisyduke

I just finished a couple rounds of p90x. I love the workouts but the intensity is just too much to continue. I ended up in a terrible mood all day every day and totally exhausted.

I don’t need to be x style fit but I like to be fit. Can you recommend some programs that are well rounded but not so intense? I can’t keep up that level of intensity long term.

Thank you

Leslie.

Later Billy Blank's

Denise Austin

Ellen Barrett

Jari's early stuff done in halfsies.

sherry7899 · 07-03-19, 06:19 PM

Have you tried Les Mills on demand? They have a free trial. They have workout plans to pick from. They have strength, barre, yoga fusion, kickboxing, bike workouts, plyo, core workouts, step, athletic and dance cardio.

Eta: they also now have hybrid and combo workouts which string together parts of the different workouts.

bubbles76 · 07-03-19, 06:44 PM

Jessica Smith has some great programs, like her Walk Strong sets. There's also Jari Love and Margaret Richard. Of course, you can't go wrong with the Firm

.

ETA: I also forgot to mention Kathy Smith and Jenny Ford. Great instructors that make me smile, with workouts that can be tailored to your fitness needs.

Karla25 · 07-03-19, 07:05 PM

I like Margaret Richard’s workouts. She works the total body including calves, inner and outer thighs. Many workouts overlook these areas. Her workouts focus on toning in a calm and relaxed manner. I never have any dread and always feel good afterwards. Here is part of her Sculpture workout which is one of my favorite upper body workouts.
https://youtu.be/kd3cT4xekdg

carly · 07-03-19, 07:08 PM

Great recommendations above for less intense workouts.

Another idea is to try shorter workouts. I really liked P90x3...a little different... more body weight training...but only 30 mins a workout. If you are streaming BeachBody it would be easy for you to try it.

bee · 07-03-19, 10:00 PM

I have rekindled my Cathe love by doing LITE and ICE, but also doing the timesaver or shorter premix options. Oh, and I just go light on weights if I need to. I'm having a blast revisiting all my old favorites. Oh, and as far as well rounded...... I always thought Cathe had too much bicep/tricep work for my taste, so I just cut that part out or shorten it.

diggerholliday · 07-03-19, 10:21 PM

I second the recs for Jessica Smith. I'll also add Kelly Coffey Meyer. They are my go to instructors. I can up the intensity if I have the energy or go low key but still feel like I got a great workout. Jessica Smith consistently offers different modifications. Their workouts are also about 30 minutes long so you can do more if you want.

IceQueen07 · 07-04-19, 03:28 AM

I think Kelly Coffey Meyer; Cathe (lower intensity ones) and Jessica Smith are good fits. I don't feel beat up. I gave up Beachbody because just felt that they are producing workouts now that are for the younger set or at least not for me anymore.

Tugger31 · 07-04-19, 06:11 AM

Jessica Smith's Walk Strong 6 Week Total Transformation System

Jessica Smith's Walk Strong 3

Cathe's LITE series (probably a bit more intense than the two Jessicas)

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07-03-19, 06:01 PM
daisyduke Join Date: Jun 2004	I don’t need to be x style fit - Are there any “just fit enough” exercise programs? I just finished a couple rounds of p90x. I love the workouts but the intensity is just too much to continue. I ended up in a terrible mood all day every day and totally exhausted. I don’t need to be x style fit but I like to be fit. Can you recommend some programs that are well rounded but not so intense? I can’t keep up that level of intensity long term. Thank you

07-03-19, 06:19 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Have you tried Les Mills on demand? They have a free trial. They have workout plans to pick from. They have strength, barre, yoga fusion, kickboxing, bike workouts, plyo, core workouts, step, athletic and dance cardio. Eta: they also now have hybrid and combo workouts which string together parts of the different workouts. __________________ "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

07-03-19, 06:44 PM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	Jessica Smith has some great programs, like her Walk Strong sets. There's also Jari Love and Margaret Richard. Of course, you can't go wrong with the Firm . ETA: I also forgot to mention Kathy Smith and Jenny Ford. Great instructors that make me smile, with workouts that can be tailored to your fitness needs. __________________ "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

07-03-19, 07:05 PM
Karla25 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Florida	I like Margaret Richard’s workouts. She works the total body including calves, inner and outer thighs. Many workouts overlook these areas. Her workouts focus on toning in a calm and relaxed manner. I never have any dread and always feel good afterwards. Here is part of her Sculpture workout which is one of my favorite upper body workouts. https://youtu.be/kd3cT4xekdg __________________ Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. Henry David Thoreau

07-03-19, 07:08 PM
carly Join Date: May 2004 Location: Georgia	Great recommendations above for less intense workouts. Another idea is to try shorter workouts. I really liked P90x3...a little different... more body weight training...but only 30 mins a workout. If you are streaming BeachBody it would be easy for you to try it.

07-03-19, 10:00 PM
bee VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008	I have rekindled my Cathe love by doing LITE and ICE, but also doing the timesaver or shorter premix options. Oh, and I just go light on weights if I need to. I'm having a blast revisiting all my old favorites. Oh, and as far as well rounded...... I always thought Cathe had too much bicep/tricep work for my taste, so I just cut that part out or shorten it.

07-03-19, 10:21 PM
diggerholliday Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago	I second the recs for Jessica Smith. I'll also add Kelly Coffey Meyer. They are my go to instructors. I can up the intensity if I have the energy or go low key but still feel like I got a great workout. Jessica Smith consistently offers different modifications. Their workouts are also about 30 minutes long so you can do more if you want.

07-04-19, 03:28 AM
IceQueen07 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas	I think Kelly Coffey Meyer; Cathe (lower intensity ones) and Jessica Smith are good fits. I don't feel beat up. I gave up Beachbody because just felt that they are producing workouts now that are for the younger set or at least not for me anymore. __________________ Candice

07-04-19, 06:11 AM
Tugger31 Join Date: Feb 2002	Jessica Smith's Walk Strong 6 Week Total Transformation System Jessica Smith's Walk Strong 3 Cathe's LITE series (probably a bit more intense than the two Jessicas)