Workout sets where you only really like one (or two) of the workouts?

Vintage VFer · 06-05-20, 12:00 PM

I've owned a few sets where I ended up only liking one or two of the workouts:

21 Day Fix - not a fan of Autumn. I find her personality and voice grating. Yet, her Barre Legs in that set is one of my favorites. I like it enough that I can ignore her and focus on the moves.

Project You - I like Kathy Smith. Her cueing is very good. I rarely do any of the PY workouts except for Full Body Circuit. I really like this one, even though it is a bit longer than I like these days. One can go heavy as there aren't a million reps. Good warm-up, good cool-down and stretch. (Which is probably why it is so long.)

P90X3 - not a Tony fan, but I can tolerate him in some workouts (ETA: With the "Less Tony" option, of course!). I like Isometrix quite a bit, even though I have to modify some of the moves. With the exception of Dynamix, the rest of the set is a bust for me.

Are there any sets where you only like one of the workouts?

Laura S. · 06-05-20, 01:02 PM

Um. This describes every set I have ever tried. I've never found an instructor, set or not, where I liked every workout. Even with instructors I

.

Maybe I'm just on the picky side of things...

(If so, I don't really care to change.

)

laurajhawk · 06-05-20, 01:35 PM

Micheline Berry's Liquid Asana Live. The practices are nice enough but they're just too long for me ... but I LOVE LOVE "The Power of Staying," which is yin-ish.

sherry7899 · 06-05-20, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by laurajhawk

Micheline Berry's Liquid Asana Live. The practices are nice enough but they're just too long for me ... but I LOVE LOVE "The Power of Staying," which is yin-ish.

I bought this when it was released and I think that is the only practice I tried! I wish they were shorter. I cannot even remember if they are chaptered. I need to check.

eventmom · 06-05-20, 01:49 PM

caribbean aerobics - stretch into yoga - only like one practice but it's great so I keep the dvd.

FirmDancer · 06-05-20, 03:21 PM

I'm really trying to go through all my DVDs, to decide which ones to keep and which ones to get rid of. I recently did an old one: SHAPE Bikini Body Cardio Workout. I HATED every single one of the "five 10-minute fun, easy-to-follow dance-based workouts". Since I needed a cool-down, I let the "Bonus: 18 minute Long and Lean Workout" play. It's a yoga/pilates flow and I LOVED it! So now I'll keep the DVD just for 1 out of the 6 segments - lol!
-Anita
P.S. I'm SURE I have other examples !!

Taramisu · 06-06-20, 05:49 AM

I am good about not buying sets for the most part because there is always going to be a few that I am not over the moon about.

I would say maybe Cathe's Lite series. I really like Body Weight and Bands, I also like the Kickboxing workout and PHA 2 to an extent, there are a couple exercises that I need to modify.

The rest is okay, the Stacked Upper and Lower aren't my favorite because of the repeats but there is a premix that just runs though the exercises once and I cannot get enough short workouts these days so I just usually do that premix. Again there are a couple of exercises in these that I need to modify or substitute something else. I will say that I appreciate the use of lighter weights in these which is why I really should use them more.

The Metabolic workout is okay, have only done it once as I prefer the one from ICE, I should revisit again and just lighter weights because it is very heavy on shoulder work. Cardio Party is okay, again only used it once.

I like the ICE series much better but there are some workouts that don't get used a ton, Metabolic Total Body and the Chiseled Upper/Lower are favorites from that set. Boot Camp is decent but I am not a big fan of the cardio parts, Low Impact Sweat and the kickbox I haven't used much. To the Mat is one I need to use more of.

katalina · 06-06-20, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FirmDancer

I'm really trying to go through all my DVDs, to decide which ones to keep and which ones to get rid of. I recently did an old one: SHAPE Bikini Body Cardio Workout. I HATED every single one of the "five 10-minute fun, easy-to-follow dance-based workouts". Since I needed a cool-down, I let the "Bonus: 18 minute Long and Lean Workout" play. It's a yoga/pilates flow and I LOVED it! So now I'll keep the DVD just for 1 out of the 6 segments - lol!
-Anita
P.S. I'm SURE I have other examples !!

I also kept this one just for the Bonus Long & Lean Workout.

bzar · 06-06-20, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by katalina

I also kept this one just for the Bonus Long & Lean Workout.

this motivates me to pull it out - thanks Kathy! i went back to read the VF. i'm a big Lisa Wheeler fan too - she leads this segment.

in answer to the thread question, cathe's low impact series - i purposely acquired individual DVDs ala carte rather than purchase the entire set. i like TriSets and the Barre workout.

katalina · 06-07-20, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bzar

this motivates me to pull it out - thanks Kathy! i went back to read the VF. i'm a big Lisa Wheeler fan too - she leads this segment.

in answer to the thread question, cathe's low impact series - i purposely acquired individual DVDs ala carte rather than purchase the entire set. i like TriSets and the Barre workout.

Anytime, Jeannine! I just did this one today. ENJOY!!

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06-05-20, 12:00 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Workout sets where you only really like one (or two) of the workouts? I've owned a few sets where I ended up only liking one or two of the workouts: 21 Day Fix - not a fan of Autumn. I find her personality and voice grating. Yet, her Barre Legs in that set is one of my favorites. I like it enough that I can ignore her and focus on the moves. Project You - I like Kathy Smith. Her cueing is very good. I rarely do any of the PY workouts except for Full Body Circuit. I really like this one, even though it is a bit longer than I like these days. One can go heavy as there aren't a million reps. Good warm-up, good cool-down and stretch. (Which is probably why it is so long.) P90X3 - not a Tony fan, but I can tolerate him in some workouts (ETA: With the "Less Tony" option, of course!). I like Isometrix quite a bit, even though I have to modify some of the moves. With the exception of Dynamix, the rest of the set is a bust for me. Are there any sets where you only like one of the workouts? __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

06-05-20, 01:02 PM
Laura S. VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	Um. This describes every set I have ever tried. I've never found an instructor, set or not, where I liked every workout. Even with instructors I . Maybe I'm just on the picky side of things... (If so, I don't really care to change. ) __________________ Laura Laura's Workout Mantras: Something is better than nothing The best workout is the one you will DO

06-05-20, 01:35 PM
laurajhawk Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado	Micheline Berry's Liquid Asana Live. The practices are nice enough but they're just too long for me ... but I LOVE LOVE "The Power of Staying," which is yin-ish. __________________ - Laura "Don't say 'I can't' ... say 'I presently suck at this thing.'" - Matt Meese, BYU Divine Comedy

06-05-20, 01:49 PM
eventmom VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: oklahoma	caribbean aerobics - stretch into yoga - only like one practice but it's great so I keep the dvd.

06-05-20, 03:21 PM
FirmDancer VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002	I'm really trying to go through all my DVDs, to decide which ones to keep and which ones to get rid of. I recently did an old one: SHAPE Bikini Body Cardio Workout. I HATED every single one of the "five 10-minute fun, easy-to-follow dance-based workouts". Since I needed a cool-down, I let the "Bonus: 18 minute Long and Lean Workout" play. It's a yoga/pilates flow and I LOVED it! So now I'll keep the DVD just for 1 out of the 6 segments - lol! -Anita P.S. I'm SURE I have other examples !! __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” -- Hunter S. Thompson Current Rotations: JSmith: STRENGTHEN ManFlowYoga: morning sessions & Strength Foundations YogaGlo & MFML: easy, morning classes

06-06-20, 05:49 AM
Taramisu VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NA	I am good about not buying sets for the most part because there is always going to be a few that I am not over the moon about. I would say maybe Cathe's Lite series. I really like Body Weight and Bands, I also like the Kickboxing workout and PHA 2 to an extent, there are a couple exercises that I need to modify. The rest is okay, the Stacked Upper and Lower aren't my favorite because of the repeats but there is a premix that just runs though the exercises once and I cannot get enough short workouts these days so I just usually do that premix. Again there are a couple of exercises in these that I need to modify or substitute something else. I will say that I appreciate the use of lighter weights in these which is why I really should use them more. The Metabolic workout is okay, have only done it once as I prefer the one from ICE, I should revisit again and just lighter weights because it is very heavy on shoulder work. Cardio Party is okay, again only used it once. I like the ICE series much better but there are some workouts that don't get used a ton, Metabolic Total Body and the Chiseled Upper/Lower are favorites from that set. Boot Camp is decent but I am not a big fan of the cardio parts, Low Impact Sweat and the kickbox I haven't used much. To the Mat is one I need to use more of.