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Old 11-13-19, 08:55 PM  
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Best and Worst of 2019

What were your best and worst fitness purchases of 2019?

My best was rediscovering Cathe, specifically her LITE and ICE workouts. I really enjoy the intensity of workouts and the lower impact. I haven't done any Cathe in the last 5 years so I'm really enjoying my comeback.

Not worst, but I regret renewing my annual subcription to a pilates website in November of last year. The website, instructions and workouts are superb, but even last year I was ready to move on to something else, so I don't know why I went ahead and renewed for another year. I don't think I've done more than 10 workouts from this site this past year. Total waste of money on my part.

What's yours best and worst fitness purchase of 2019?
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Old 11-14-19, 08:21 AM  
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Hi Dana

Best of this year has been buying workout leggings that have pockets on the side.
Super close second Bose earbuds that have an arm to stay on my ears!

Worst: earbuds that didn't have an arm...they shorted and only one worked and then fell out all the time.
One working earbud that flops out made me an angry elf with a headache!!
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Old 11-14-19, 08:36 AM  
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Best:
RehabZone Core/Back program
KCM Cardio Pump
ETA: Jane Adams's Gentle Yoga deserves a mention as most used DVD, even though it wasn't a new, 2019 purchase.

Worst:
I approached this year like a complete VF newbie. I bought All The Workouts! And while none of them were "worst," very few of them were used.

I suppose my most regretted purchase is the elliptical I bought. My house is tiny and it is huge. I just relocated it to my bedroom so I could put our Christmas tree up. And it's in the way big time, so I'll have to drag it back after Christmas...
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Old 11-14-19, 09:30 AM  
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Best:
Cathe's LITE series and streaming subscription to Les Mills OnDemand!!

Worst:
Core de Force. I didn't even make it through one workout...hated the format!!! Thankfully, I bought it on eBay and did not pay full price.
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Old 11-14-19, 10:35 AM  
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I suppose my most regretted purchase is the elliptical I bought. My house is tiny and it is huge. I just relocated it to my bedroom so I could put our Christmas tree up. And it's in the way big time, so I'll have to drag it back after Christmas...
Alison, do you use the elliptical? If you don't, perhaps you might consider selling it. Now might be a good time with the new year approaching. Just a thought.
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Old 11-14-19, 10:43 AM  
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I would have to go back and check to see when I bought these, but I think these were all this year.

My best purchases were some of Kelly Coffey-Meyer's strength workouts. Muscle Up, Split Sessions, Cardio Pump, Your Best Body, and Start Here get lots of use. Also, Cathe's Lite Pyramid Pump is one I like. Shut Up & Train is my most used of Lauren's that I bought. I also get a lot out of Jessica Smith's Total Stretch.

My worst purchases were the Margaret Richard workouts that I got. I just don't reach for them.

Overall, I had lots of winners this year that I'm getting a lot of use out of.
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Old 11-14-19, 11:10 AM  
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Best: Iron Barre subscription, Olympic bar and plates, Glute Lab book

Worst: nothing really. Maybe it would be barre3 and the disappointment in the changes, but my subscription to that was purchased on a sale a couple of years ago, and I am still getting use out of it.
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Old 11-14-19, 11:38 AM  
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Alison, do you use the elliptical? If you don't, perhaps you might consider selling it. Now might be a good time with the new year approaching. Just a thought.
I've toyed with the idea. It is getting used, but not as often as I think it should (price per use).
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Old 11-14-19, 11:51 AM  
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Best: Cathe Live downloads

Worst: Body Groove Gentle Groovy Yoga and Pilates
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Old 11-14-19, 11:51 AM  
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I think my best purchases were Michelle Dozois' Peak 10 sets (all of them). I had never tried any of her workouts and now they're some of my favorites. Challenging, fun and Michelle is a good instructor.

Worst purchase? I honestly can't think of anything. All my purchases in 2019 were pretty good. No problems with any gear or equipment I bought either.
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