What do you miss from old workouts?

Pratima · 12-29-05, 10:48 AM

I did Firm Super Cardio Sculpt this morning, and was thinking that my first workouts were the Firm volumes 1 and 2 videos. I miss two things that were in those--the stretches and floorwork.

I loved those long stretches (sometimes using a towel, not that I ever used one), including stretches for the feet! I just do my own after most workouts now.

I also miss the lower body floorwork that those old Firms ended with. I was under the impression that all workout videos had half cardio, half weights, and a good shot of floorwork at the end.

Hmm, I also miss some of the outfits, believe it or not. Especially after watching the clip for that ENVY thing.

Kathryn · 12-29-05, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pratima

I miss two things that were in those--the stretches and floorwork.

I'd have to agree. A lot of more recent workouts skimp quite a bit in stretches. And I like the results floorwork gives me!

I also miss more basic choreography in step workouts (seems like everyone wants to go faster and more dancy and more compllicated all the time), even some of the basic straddle moves, turn steps, etc. in Kathy Smith's Step workout (which I should just get out and do, shouldn't I?)

Anne V · 12-29-05, 11:43 AM

I miss being able to keep track of what's out there! In recent years there have been so many new workouts that it's harder to find things I like.

My solution? Stick with the older ones since I have more than I can use regularly anyway!

BarbK · 12-29-05, 12:08 PM

I miss workouts being 60 minutes.

I agree that when the floorwork was included in the workout, I actually did it.

Barb · 12-29-05, 12:32 PM

It's funny that you started this thread Pratima. I recently pulled out my old Firm Classics (and was able to buy my missing #2 from a lovely person at the ya yas) and have been having a wonderful time. These workouts are a real blast from the past! And I agree, that I love the floorwork and stretching! And even all of the Easter egg colors of the workout wear!

My only problem is that they don't seem to have enough cardio for me - so I've been adding on a 30 minute cardio with Cathe. (I guess after 10-15 years - I'm in better shape than I was when I started working out! LOL! Thank goodness for that!)

athompson10 · 12-29-05, 12:36 PM

I'm another one who pines for the stretch segments in older Firm workouts. I did Volume 6 this morning in part because I wanted a good stretch after my weights work and didn't feel like having to tack on another workout.

I also miss gadget-free weights and cardio workouts. Step and dumbbells, OK. Barbell, fine. More than that - sculpting sticks and medicine balls and bands and squishy balls and High Steps and inclining steps - and I get antsy. It makes the workouts so choppy when I'm always switching equipment after a three-minute segment.

Allison

Pratima · 12-29-05, 12:48 PM

Glad to see I'm not the only one nostalgic about those old workouts.

Thought of another one--I miss those do-it-all-in-an-hour workouts! OK, they often don't include enough cardio, but I used to do a Firm workout every other day and was in awesome shape! I got it all--cardio, strength, and a good stretch--in about an hour.

Now you need like 11 videos to get it all!

I do two day weight splits, or one body part a day, or whatever, but sometimes you just want to hit everything in an hour and it seems really hard to find newer workouts that do that.

kimmie2191 · 12-29-05, 01:12 PM

Most workouts today have alot of equipment. I like simple workouts with just dumbbells & a step or stability ball & weights. Also step workouts go at break neck speed with twists, turns and hops. I would love another step workout like Intense Moves only 1 hour long (this includes warm-up, cool-down and a GOOD stretch.

BTW nothing beats a classic Firm for getting a workout done in 1 hour.

Kim

fanofladyvols · 12-29-05, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by athompson10

I also miss gadget-free weights and cardio workouts. Step and dumbbells, OK. Barbell, fine. Allison

As much as I love my bodybar, I agree with you wholeheartedly.

I also hate searching for workouts to go with the toys.
It is why I won't buy a BOSU. I've seen the workout selection and it ain't much!

I'm still trying to justify my pilates ring purchase

I want simple, tough workouts, no NEW equipment necessary.

Linda

SurferGirl · 12-29-05, 01:16 PM

I also miss basic choreography in any workout.

I find that it's harder for me to workout in the morning if I know I'm going to do a workout that's gonna have me thinking too hard so early. The main workouts I do are pretty old. (Esquire/Great Body, Cosmopolitan, 29 Minute Workouts-I love these)

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12-29-05, 10:48 AM
Pratima Exchange Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ	What do you miss from old workouts? I did Firm Super Cardio Sculpt this morning, and was thinking that my first workouts were the Firm volumes 1 and 2 videos. I miss two things that were in those--the stretches and floorwork. I loved those long stretches (sometimes using a towel, not that I ever used one), including stretches for the feet! I just do my own after most workouts now. I also miss the lower body floorwork that those old Firms ended with. I was under the impression that all workout videos had half cardio, half weights, and a good shot of floorwork at the end. Hmm, I also miss some of the outfits, believe it or not. Especially after watching the clip for that ENVY thing.

12-29-05, 11:43 AM
Anne V VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Vermont	I miss being able to keep track of what's out there! In recent years there have been so many new workouts that it's harder to find things I like. My solution? Stick with the older ones since I have more than I can use regularly anyway!

12-29-05, 12:08 PM
BarbK VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida	I miss workouts being 60 minutes. I agree that when the floorwork was included in the workout, I actually did it.

12-29-05, 12:32 PM
Barb VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Connecticut	It's funny that you started this thread Pratima. I recently pulled out my old Firm Classics (and was able to buy my missing #2 from a lovely person at the ya yas) and have been having a wonderful time. These workouts are a real blast from the past! And I agree, that I love the floorwork and stretching! And even all of the Easter egg colors of the workout wear! My only problem is that they don't seem to have enough cardio for me - so I've been adding on a 30 minute cardio with Cathe. (I guess after 10-15 years - I'm in better shape than I was when I started working out! LOL! Thank goodness for that!)

12-29-05, 12:36 PM
athompson10 VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY	I'm another one who pines for the stretch segments in older Firm workouts. I did Volume 6 this morning in part because I wanted a good stretch after my weights work and didn't feel like having to tack on another workout. I also miss gadget-free weights and cardio workouts. Step and dumbbells, OK. Barbell, fine. More than that - sculpting sticks and medicine balls and bands and squishy balls and High Steps and inclining steps - and I get antsy. It makes the workouts so choppy when I'm always switching equipment after a three-minute segment. Allison __________________ Allison

12-29-05, 12:48 PM
Pratima Exchange Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Glad to see I'm not the only one nostalgic about those old workouts. Thought of another one--I miss those do-it-all-in-an-hour workouts! OK, they often don't include enough cardio, but I used to do a Firm workout every other day and was in awesome shape! I got it all--cardio, strength, and a good stretch--in about an hour. Now you need like 11 videos to get it all! I do two day weight splits, or one body part a day, or whatever, but sometimes you just want to hit everything in an hour and it seems really hard to find newer workouts that do that.

12-29-05, 01:12 PM
kimmie2191 VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Carolina	Most workouts today have alot of equipment. I like simple workouts with just dumbbells & a step or stability ball & weights. Also step workouts go at break neck speed with twists, turns and hops. I would love another step workout like Intense Moves only 1 hour long (this includes warm-up, cool-down and a GOOD stretch. BTW nothing beats a classic Firm for getting a workout done in 1 hour. Kim

12-29-05, 01:16 PM
SurferGirl Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey	I also miss basic choreography in any workout. I find that it's harder for me to workout in the morning if I know I'm going to do a workout that's gonna have me thinking too hard so early. The main workouts I do are pretty old. (Esquire/Great Body, Cosmopolitan, 29 Minute Workouts-I love these)