What made the biggest difference in your fitness?

macska · 06-10-13, 06:21 PM

For me is doing yoga regularly. As a matter of fact -- doing UY regularly. I feel sooooo much "lighter", limber, mobile, flexible and actually stronger in many ways. I feel that my whole fitness life improved measurable.

Nuggie's Auntie · 06-10-13, 06:28 PM

Doing Physique 57--regularly. I used to have total exercise ADD and would do something different everyday. I thought my catch all program was good because it provided variety, and I did strive for balance (cardio, strength training, flexibility), but I really notice better results all around now that I'm sticking to this one method (that encompases cardio, strength training and flexibility.) I've gotten better aesthetic results and more importantly, MARKEDLY fewer aches and pains. I move more easily and it's fun to see myself progress.

eam531 · 06-10-13, 07:01 PM

Like macska, it's yoga for me.

Tugger31 · 06-10-13, 07:12 PM

My knees are alot less achy doing little to no step aerobics and heavy leg strength work.

Macska, how often do you do UY?

dutchgirl · 06-10-13, 07:14 PM

Doing one day a week of either HIIT or tabata type workouts. My stamina for all other cardio workouts has improved so much as well the tone of my legs.

blzgrl · 06-10-13, 07:25 PM

Yoga and push-ups.

JackieB · 06-10-13, 07:40 PM

Daily walking and CS. My neighbor and I walk about 3 miles a day and it has made a huge difference in my general fitness. CS/Essentrics has been great for slimming me down and keeping my pain manageable.

Jackie

marmact · 06-10-13, 07:43 PM

Metabolic circuits. I find them fun, challenging, and never boring. Clock-watching is a workout death-knell for me.

ARTmethodfan · 06-10-13, 08:03 PM

The ART Method helped me be stronger, more flexible and have greater muscular endurance.

I ditto what Aunt Nuggie said about the importance of having a dedicated program. Having ART has made a huge difference for me in marking progress and seeing results.

macska · 06-10-13, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tugger31

My knees are alot less achy doing little to no step aerobics and heavy leg strength work.

Macska, how often do you do UY?

3-4 rimes a week. I don't follow his program, just pick a UY DVD that goes well with what I do that day. Today I rowed and did Vitalty. When I do other cardio I may do the Strength DVD. So I Mix and Match

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06-10-13, 06:21 PM
macska VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ	What made the biggest difference in your fitness? For me is doing yoga regularly. As a matter of fact -- doing UY regularly. I feel sooooo much "lighter", limber, mobile, flexible and actually stronger in many ways. I feel that my whole fitness life improved measurable. __________________ 12 marathons 2 ultra marathons (50k) PR: Mohawk-Hudson Marathon 3hr 40min "You finish when you are done not when you are tired." David Goggins

06-10-13, 06:28 PM
Nuggie's Auntie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I love that dirty water...	Doing Physique 57--regularly. I used to have total exercise ADD and would do something different everyday. I thought my catch all program was good because it provided variety, and I did strive for balance (cardio, strength training, flexibility), but I really notice better results all around now that I'm sticking to this one method (that encompases cardio, strength training and flexibility.) I've gotten better aesthetic results and more importantly, MARKEDLY fewer aches and pains. I move more easily and it's fun to see myself progress.

06-10-13, 07:01 PM
eam531 VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Like macska, it's yoga for me. __________________ Betsy There is no way of telling people they are all walking around shining like the sun--Thomas Merton People have done all kinds of remarkable things because they thought they could. People routinely fail to do quite ordinary things because they assume they can't--Reinhard Engels Stay gold, Ponyboy--S.E. Hinton Pick up your crazy heart and give it one more try--Ryan Bingham Disclosure: I have a personal relationship with a fitness instructor who has appeared in some videos.

06-10-13, 07:12 PM
Tugger31 Join Date: Feb 2002	My knees are alot less achy doing little to no step aerobics and heavy leg strength work. Macska, how often do you do UY?

06-10-13, 07:14 PM
dutchgirl VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Campbell, CA	Doing one day a week of either HIIT or tabata type workouts. My stamina for all other cardio workouts has improved so much as well the tone of my legs. __________________ Sabine Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it - Author Unknown Fitness happens one choice at a time - Michelle Dozois The truth is, my body, whether I love it or not, is the vessel that houses my soul. And for that, it should be honored - Theresa Ruth Howard

06-10-13, 07:25 PM
blzgrl Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson	Yoga and push-ups.

06-10-13, 07:40 PM
JackieB VF Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota	Daily walking and CS. My neighbor and I walk about 3 miles a day and it has made a huge difference in my general fitness. CS/Essentrics has been great for slimming me down and keeping my pain manageable. Jackie

06-10-13, 07:43 PM
marmact Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a plank position	Metabolic circuits. I find them fun, challenging, and never boring. Clock-watching is a workout death-knell for me. __________________ "We will dance on their chamois!" ~ Grunter von Agony, Hell Hath No Fury (The Sufferfest)

06-10-13, 08:03 PM
ARTmethodfan VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	The ART Method helped me be stronger, more flexible and have greater muscular endurance. I ditto what Aunt Nuggie said about the importance of having a dedicated program. Having ART has made a huge difference for me in marking progress and seeing results.