Rave V-Core is my cure for SI joint/sciatica issues

[donnadc]

BunnyHop, when I do the one legged exercises in V-core, I keep a dowel rod in my hand (vertically) about an inch or so off the floor.
When I need help with balance, it's right there and I just touch it to the ground. You could also use a broom handle, etc.

[BunnyHop]

Originally Posted by donnadc

BunnyHop, when I do the one legged exercises in V-core, I keep a dowel rod in my hand (vertically) about an inch or so off the floor.
When I need help with balance, it's right there and I just touch it to the ground. You could also use a broom handle, etc.

What a great idea! And I do have a piece of PVC pipe that I keep for Gin Miller's Straight up Stick workout.

I tend to just keep my stepstool nearby, it has a handle at about waist height, perfect for most 'need a bit of reassurance' situations. I always use it that way when doing lunges, I'd rather sacrifice a tiny bit of balance practice and get my form right.Over time, I'm learning that helps me gain both balance and strength.

Oh, and hey, way to enable, guys, thanks a bunch.

I ordered V-Core this afternoon. I like shorter workouts, and it's occurred to me that this might actually be a good way for me to work on both balance and backache issues at the same time.

[lucia]

Sounds like someone should do a V-Core dvd that is more fun to do!

Is V-Core much different from standing yoga moves that are balance-focused? Or how about Tony Horton's One on One On One Leg for Legs?

[runnermom]

Lucia, I think it's different than yoga balance moves. More like dance to me. It doesn't remind me of yoga at all. In the basics and dynamics sections, you are alternating doing single leg deadlifts, side leg lifts, & extensions on one leg and then switching. I don't know what Tony's on One Leg workout is like so I can't really say how the two compare.

[bee]

I did V-Core Basics and Dynamics this morning, and the deadlift moves actually did remind me a bit of doing a yoga flow, but that was the only part. Mostly it's not really very yoga-like.

[lucia]

Originally Posted by runnermom

Lucia, I think it's different than yoga balance moves. More like dance to me. It doesn't remind me of yoga at all. In the basics and dynamics sections, you are alternating doing single leg deadlifts, side leg lifts, & extensions on one leg and then switching. I don't know what Tony's on One Leg workout is like so I can't really say how the two compare.

Thanks, runnermom! That doesn't sound boring, to me...hmmm.

[lucia]

Originally Posted by runnermom

Lucia, I think it's different than yoga balance moves. More like dance to me. It doesn't remind me of yoga at all. In the basics and dynamics sections, you are alternating doing single leg deadlifts, side leg lifts, & extensions on one leg and then switching. I don't know what Tony's on One Leg workout is like so I can't really say how the two compare.

Thanks, runnermom! That doesn't sound boring, to me...hmmm.

Originally Posted by bee

I did V-Core Basics and Dynamics this morning, and the deadlift moves actually did remind me a bit of doing a yoga flow, but that was the only part. Mostly it's not really very yoga-like.

Thanks, bee!

[BunnyHop]

Just received this workout in the mail today, and after previewing a good bit of it, the thing that stands out to me is the way it's scripted. She always talks about 'that foot', 'those toes', etc. Never 'your foot' or 'your toes', which strikes me as a tad odd.

There's also a sing-songy sports announcer emphasis to the way she says things sometimes that just makes me laugh. Maybe that will reduce the dread factor?

I do think this is one I'll add in to my rotation. The pace seems reasonable, and I like the way it's put together.

Really do need to work on things like balance, too, so this is a good way to get in some short segments.

[nevertoolate]

Originally Posted by BunnyHop

Just received this workout in the mail today, and after previewing a good bit of it, the thing that stands out to me is the way it's scripted. She always talks about 'that foot', 'those toes', etc. Never 'your foot' or 'your toes', which strikes me as a tad odd.

There's also a sing-songy sports announcer emphasis to the way she says things sometimes that just makes me laugh. Maybe that will reduce the dread factor?

I do think this is one I'll add in to my rotation. The pace seems reasonable, and I like the way it's put together.

Really do need to work on things like balance, too, so this is a good way to get in some short segments.

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Her delivery is a little different. It doesn't make me laugh really, but it does capture my attention. She's kind of matter-of-fact and business-like. The routine is very well put together, IMO. Efficient. Good core and excellent balance work. I'll be 64 next month and I know how increasingly important that is.

Love this workout!

Ann

[JackieB]

Emily is odd--it is strange cuing. Even the fact that she doesn't mirror cue is strange to me. It is a well put together workout, though. I should do it tomorrow. I ran out of time today.

Jackie