Dread Factor #1 of all times - Page 5

Jeanne Marie · 12-17-14, 06:28 AM

I am so extremely picky and careful before I purchase a workout, that I already know I'm going to like it. Therefore, I don't own any workouts that have a dread factor.

However, if I did own a workout that had a dread factor, it would be something with a lot of choreography in it, like Christie Taylor for instance. I dread those kind of workouts because the learning curve is so steep for me I never get anything out of them. I get frustrated trying to learn the steps, and mad at myself that I'm wasting my workout time stumbling around doing nothing.

JackieB · 12-17-14, 08:08 AM

Cathe and Tracy Anderson. Can't do either. Just one or two minutes in and I'm done.

I used to do V-Core on a regular basis. I don't think I can anymore, though. Dr. Emily makes me nuts.

horusosiris · 12-17-14, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sunday

I seem to dread any workout that has, what is to me, endless repetition of something, whether is be cardio or toning moves.

Ugh. I've realized that I do best with workouts that flow from one move to another without overdoing any one thing.

I agree with this. If a workout has what I perceive to be reps ad nauseam, then I am almost sure to Joni'O it. I also do not like too much of TIFT.
There are various reasons why I may dread a workout on any particular day. I tend not to do "dread workouts." I may dread a workout a particular day because of how I am feeling and then can do it on another day with no problem. If I am dreading a workout for whatever reason I sub another workout. My workout time is my "me" time and thus I want it to be enjoyable.
Some workouts I instinctively know that I will never do again and very quickly get rid of them.

rose2boys · 12-17-14, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by horusosiris

I agree with this. If a workout has what I perceive to be reps ad nauseam, then I am almost sure to Joni'O it. I also do not like too much of TIFT.
There are various reasons why I may dread a workout on any particular day. I tend not to do "dread workouts." I may dread a workout a particular day because of how I am feeling and then can do it on another day with no problem. If I am dreading a workout for whatever reason I sub another workout. My workout time is my "me" time and thus I want it to be enjoyable.
Some workouts I instinctively know that I will never do again and very quickly get rid of them.

I agree with both of you! Repetition is just a killer for me -- plus anything w/too much floorwork. Ugh!

horsemom2 · 12-17-14, 11:03 AM

No dread here.
I edit to remove moves I do not like and replace soundtracks with music I love.
(doubt there is a workout out there that would be as perfect for me)

Barb S

Indy · 12-17-14, 11:45 AM

It is anything that is too long. And right now, for me, that is anything that is an hour or more. I just look at the time and move on if it isn't short enough. This is a recent development for me whose philosophy up to this point was if it wasn't an hour then I couldn't have possibly gotten a good workout.

I have discovered that I have a low tolerance to anything I consider boring and it seems that if it isn't steeped in complicated choreography (doable. not frustrating) then its too boring. But it is rare for me to even attempt a dread inducing workout.

Demeris · 12-17-14, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JackieB

I used to do V-Core on a regular basis. I don't think I can anymore, though. Dr. Emily makes me nuts.

She'd be fine if she had some grammar and elocution instruction.

Lori_Michigan · 12-17-14, 04:28 PM

I'm finding my dread factor changing as I'm getting older: in my 20's, the dread factor was low impact, low weights; in my 30's, the dread factor was pilates, yoga, and stretching. Now, in my 40's, that's all I want to do -- low impact, low weights, pilates, yoga, and stretching! Ah, such is life.

My current dread factor is: repetition, high impact, TIFTing, too much choreography, HiiT, heavy weights and/or kettlebells, anything over an hour, basically anything that I don't feel good after.

I'm a person who thrives on variety, so rotations just don't work for me. (I'm an Aries woman!)

horsemom2 · 12-17-14, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lori_Michigan

I'm a person who thrives on variety, so rotations just don't work for me. (I'm an Aries woman!)

that explains it for me too

Barb S
another Aries woman LOL

Jennifer R · 12-17-14, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by horsemom2

that explains it for me too

Barb S
another Aries woman LOL

Well, I'm a Leo and I can't stand rotations either!

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12-17-14, 06:28 AM
Jeanne Marie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Atlanta, Ga.	I am so extremely picky and careful before I purchase a workout, that I already know I'm going to like it. Therefore, I don't own any workouts that have a dread factor. However, if I did own a workout that had a dread factor, it would be something with a lot of choreography in it, like Christie Taylor for instance. I dread those kind of workouts because the learning curve is so steep for me I never get anything out of them. I get frustrated trying to learn the steps, and mad at myself that I'm wasting my workout time stumbling around doing nothing. __________________ *Jeanne*

12-17-14, 08:08 AM
JackieB VF Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota	Cathe and Tracy Anderson. Can't do either. Just one or two minutes in and I'm done. I used to do V-Core on a regular basis. I don't think I can anymore, though. Dr. Emily makes me nuts. __________________ Jackie Certified Essentrics Instructor, Level 4---February 2017 Yoga Tune Up Roll Model Method Practitioner---December 2021 "Movement is a privilege. You don't have to exercise. You get to exercise. Visit a person whose mobility is severely limited, and you'll appreciate the distinction. Do what you can, count yourself lucky, heal yourself in the process." Essentrics Colorado

12-17-14, 11:03 AM
horsemom2 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NJ	No dread here. I edit to remove moves I do not like and replace soundtracks with music I love. (doubt there is a workout out there that would be as perfect for me) Barb S __________________ Barb S Visit my blog for info about various video sites including tips for downloading or streaming video files: neverendingplateau.blogspot.com

12-17-14, 11:45 AM
Indy Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pennsylvania	It is anything that is too long. And right now, for me, that is anything that is an hour or more. I just look at the time and move on if it isn't short enough. This is a recent development for me whose philosophy up to this point was if it wasn't an hour then I couldn't have possibly gotten a good workout. I have discovered that I have a low tolerance to anything I consider boring and it seems that if it isn't steeped in complicated choreography (doable. not frustrating) then its too boring. But it is rare for me to even attempt a dread inducing workout. __________________ Indy ______________ STS Grad

12-17-14, 04:28 PM
Lori_Michigan Join Date: Feb 2014	I'm finding my dread factor changing as I'm getting older: in my 20's, the dread factor was low impact, low weights; in my 30's, the dread factor was pilates, yoga, and stretching. Now, in my 40's, that's all I want to do -- low impact, low weights, pilates, yoga, and stretching! Ah, such is life. My current dread factor is: repetition, high impact, TIFTing, too much choreography, HiiT, heavy weights and/or kettlebells, anything over an hour, basically anything that I don't feel good after. I'm a person who thrives on variety, so rotations just don't work for me. (I'm an Aries woman!)