Born to Move...can't do it

HRCFitness · 01-18-14, 12:08 PM

I just got Tonique Born to Move and was so excited...well 15 min into segment 1 and I pretty much gave up. My legs were so tired but beyond that I was board to tears. I really want to do Tonique since I think it will help to lean me out (I hope) but I just can't do the repetitive stuff.

Anyone else feels this way and any advice on how to get through it? I'm thinking about writing down the various exercises and then just making my own 45 min workout....

neatski · 01-18-14, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HRCFitness

I just got Tonique Born to Move and was so excited...well 15 min into segment 1 and I pretty much gave up. My legs were so tired but beyond that I was board to tears. I really want to do Tonique since I think it will help to lean me out (I hope) but I just can't do the repetitive stuff.

Anyone else feels this way and any advice on how to get through it? I'm thinking about writing down the various exercises and then just making my own 45 min workout....

I have this one and haven't tried it yet, but I HATED the first two Toniques hwen I tried them (why did I get this one, then? Vidiocy...

). I find pretty much every other type of exercise preferable to gazillions of reps of squats and lunges. If you don't like 'em, there are so many other things out there that you can do and enjoy. For example, barre is high rep but a completely different way to work things, and it's leaned out my lower body. I'd give this a couple more tried, then trade the sucker away for something you'll enjoy doing.

sunday · 01-18-14, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HRCFitness

I just got Tonique Born to Move and was so excited...well 15 min into segment 1 and I pretty much gave up. My legs were so tired but beyond that I was board to tears. I really want to do Tonique since I think it will help to lean me out (I hope) but I just can't do the repetitive stuff.

Anyone else feels this way and any advice on how to get through it? I'm thinking about writing down the various exercises and then just making my own 45 min workout....

If you hated it and were bored to tears, then why try to make yourself do it? I despise Tonique and don't do it! There is nothing magic about it. Just do what you love to do, and you WILL do it! Leaning out, in my opinion, is about diet anyway, not doing 5,000 squats per workout.

violingal3 · 01-18-14, 12:56 PM

Is this your first Tonique? Maybe that wasn't the right choice to jump in with from the start.

sophiesmom · 01-18-14, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HRCFitness

I just got Tonique Born to Move and was so excited...well 15 min into segment 1 and I pretty much gave up. My legs were so tired but beyond that I was board to tears. I really want to do Tonique since I think it will help to lean me out (I hope) but I just can't do the repetitive stuff.

Anyone else feels this way and any advice on how to get through it? I'm thinking about writing down the various exercises and then just making my own 45 min workout....

Hey now! I say try alternating 15-20 reps on each leg for all the exercises instead of being on one leg for all that time. I'm guessing you did 1.1?

I felt the same way the first time & didn't touch it for awhile. Sylwia herself says build up to it.

Second suggestion : try workout 2 ( not 1.2). For some reason I find it more doable and the exercises are a little more interesting. If you come up on an exercise and think, "no way" try to do a few reps. You may surprise yourself.

Finally, and I'll probably get blasted for this but: Sylwia's way is not the only way. Don't sweat it if it's not for you.

Just give yourself a high five for at least trying!

Cassy · 01-18-14, 01:12 PM

Also try playing your own music. To me it makes a big difference with tonique.

HRCFitness · 01-18-14, 02:04 PM

Thanks all! I don't know why I keep thinking that there is some kind of magic exercise out there. Diet is it and I know it. I have Premier and I like it much better. I never do all of it at once so maybe I just need to tackle this in smaller doses.
Thanks Everyone!

marmact · 01-18-14, 03:40 PM

Tonique's method is a lot of repetition. So, if that bores you, she may not be the best fit. Have you tried Premiere? You can find all of the segments on YouTube. That's a really great introduction to her because the segments are clearly demarcated and the time seems manageable (under 10 minutes each). I know a lot of people use Premiere as an add-on.

(Also, I think one of the BTM workouts might be much longer/harder than the other? Maybe preview the other workout to see if it's more your speed?)

mchelle81 · 01-18-14, 04:18 PM

I hate tonique to its sooo boring but I follow her on Facebook and she also runs miles a day plus hours of tennis so tonique isn't magic she's extremely active

Fitstick · 01-18-14, 04:47 PM

I'm not crazy about it either and never even bothered with Born to Move since i figured it would be too advanced for me. I only have Tonique 2 and Dynamic Sculpt and rarely touch them. Although the new ATM tempts me, dont ask why! I am always hopeful that one day i will love her workouts!

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01-18-14, 12:08 PM
HRCFitness Join Date: Jul 2010	Born to Move...can't do it I just got Tonique Born to Move and was so excited...well 15 min into segment 1 and I pretty much gave up. My legs were so tired but beyond that I was board to tears. I really want to do Tonique since I think it will help to lean me out (I hope) but I just can't do the repetitive stuff. Anyone else feels this way and any advice on how to get through it? I'm thinking about writing down the various exercises and then just making my own 45 min workout....

01-18-14, 12:56 PM
violingal3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado	Is this your first Tonique? Maybe that wasn't the right choice to jump in with from the start.

01-18-14, 01:12 PM
Cassy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego	Also try playing your own music. To me it makes a big difference with tonique.

01-18-14, 02:04 PM
HRCFitness Join Date: Jul 2010	Thanks all! I don't know why I keep thinking that there is some kind of magic exercise out there. Diet is it and I know it. I have Premier and I like it much better. I never do all of it at once so maybe I just need to tackle this in smaller doses. Thanks Everyone!

01-18-14, 03:40 PM
marmact Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a plank position	Tonique's method is a lot of repetition. So, if that bores you, she may not be the best fit. Have you tried Premiere? You can find all of the segments on YouTube. That's a really great introduction to her because the segments are clearly demarcated and the time seems manageable (under 10 minutes each). I know a lot of people use Premiere as an add-on. (Also, I think one of the BTM workouts might be much longer/harder than the other? Maybe preview the other workout to see if it's more your speed?) __________________ "We will dance on their chamois!" ~ Grunter von Agony, Hell Hath No Fury (The Sufferfest)

01-18-14, 04:18 PM
mchelle81 Join Date: Aug 2010	I hate tonique to its sooo boring but I follow her on Facebook and she also runs miles a day plus hours of tennis so tonique isn't magic she's extremely active

01-18-14, 04:47 PM
Fitstick Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CA	I'm not crazy about it either and never even bothered with Born to Move since i figured it would be too advanced for me. I only have Tonique 2 and Dynamic Sculpt and rarely touch them. Although the new ATM tempts me, dont ask why! I am always hopeful that one day i will love her workouts!