Stretchy-flexy workout recs?

bzbnmom · 04-24-14, 10:17 AM

I'm discovering that I need less intense workouts in my collection. I do mostly Cathe. I'm thinking flexibility and stretching and (and loosey?) feel-good movement. To give you an idea, two DVDs that I have and would like "easier" versions of are Bodyfit 360 and Pure Spice -- tho Pure Spice is not my usual it's very hard to learn.

I'm ordering from Mary today and I'm considering Ellen Barrett's Fusion Flow and Kari Anderson's Center Floor and Sweat Express II, maybe Tracie Long's Reach Further. Would these be good for me? Do you have any recommendations? Thanks.

bubbles76 · 04-24-14, 10:33 AM

I am really loving Liquid Grooves. Don't know why, as I didn't dig Breathe. Maybe I will try to reacquire that one too. Anyway, Liquid Grooves is my Soul Sweat cousin. I LOVE Soul Sweat. Either Soul Sweat or Liquid Grooves.

Lori_Michigan · 04-24-14, 10:49 AM

I just did Jessica Smith's Total Body Balance today and this fits the bill! A perfect workout for lowering intensity, a moderate sweat, some strength, and increasing flexibility. I did only Cathe-style workouts for many years, and due to many overtraining injuries, I switched to lower intensity and found Jessica. I'm so utterly glad I did!

moonbeam31 · 04-24-14, 10:53 AM

I also suggest Ellen Barrett's Fat Burning Fusion as well! Once you try her Studio workouts-you will be addicted!! Also Jessica Smith's newer ones like Barefoot Fusion Walk on Strength & Balance and her total Body Balance as well! These are my absolute favorites for stretchy-flexy workouts!!

missaulnier · 04-24-14, 05:44 PM

I third Ellen Barrett - I have all her DVDs, I'm a huge fan of her whole approach. I find I get a really good workout if I focus on precision and form.

I love BalletBody/Leah Sarago for a fast paced sculpt with great stretches. Callanetics has fabulous stretches integrated in all the very, very effective exercises but Callanetics doesn't give you that satisfying, big range of motion and flow feeling.

Another VFer just recommended the BellyFit DVDs to me, and I love them. They are definitely yoga/new-age in the vibe but the belly and tribal dance inspired cardio is fun and I work up a great sweat, and love having 20 minutes at the end of stretch and isolations. I also have this kooky DVD called Tantric Toning - the instructor is kind of odd but I love the workout. Sort of similar to Liquid Grooves/BREATHE/TaiChi based movements at an aerobic pace.

sunday · 04-24-14, 05:59 PM

Ellen!

I am getting back into Ellen lately and am loving it alternated with yoga. Ellen is all flowing Pilates movements with some ballet and calisthenics mixed in. She does most of her work in turn out and is known for very large ranges of motion.

I think any of hers would be good.

Eibhinn · 04-24-14, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbles76

Don't know why, as I didn't dig Breathe. Maybe I will try to reacquire that one too.

I found both Breathe workouts to be TIFT fests. I really wanted to like them, but the TIFTing drove me nuts. Does Liquid Grooves take it from the top?

Zenara25 · 04-24-14, 08:47 PM

I recently did Ellen Barrett's Slim Sculpt and it really reminded me of an easier BodyFit 360.

SEV · 04-24-14, 08:55 PM

Check out Jessica Smith. Three that I have tried are Flow-Yo, Core Stretch on the ball and Dance Stretch.

But, I share your wish for a slightly easier Body Fit 360, that would be perfect!!

Susan

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04-24-14, 10:17 AM
bzbnmom Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wisconsin	Stretchy-flexy workout recs? I'm discovering that I need less intense workouts in my collection. I do mostly Cathe. I'm thinking flexibility and stretching and (and loosey?) feel-good movement. To give you an idea, two DVDs that I have and would like "easier" versions of are Bodyfit 360 and Pure Spice -- tho Pure Spice is not my usual it's very hard to learn. I'm ordering from Mary today and I'm considering Ellen Barrett's Fusion Flow and Kari Anderson's Center Floor and Sweat Express II, maybe Tracie Long's Reach Further. Would these be good for me? Do you have any recommendations? Thanks.

04-24-14, 10:33 AM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	I am really loving Liquid Grooves. Don't know why, as I didn't dig Breathe. Maybe I will try to reacquire that one too. Anyway, Liquid Grooves is my Soul Sweat cousin. I LOVE Soul Sweat. Either Soul Sweat or Liquid Grooves. __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

04-24-14, 10:49 AM
Lori_Michigan Join Date: Feb 2014	I just did Jessica Smith's Total Body Balance today and this fits the bill! A perfect workout for lowering intensity, a moderate sweat, some strength, and increasing flexibility. I did only Cathe-style workouts for many years, and due to many overtraining injuries, I switched to lower intensity and found Jessica. I'm so utterly glad I did!

04-24-14, 10:53 AM
moonbeam31 Join Date: Jan 2005	I also suggest Ellen Barrett's Fat Burning Fusion as well! Once you try her Studio workouts-you will be addicted!! Also Jessica Smith's newer ones like Barefoot Fusion Walk on Strength & Balance and her total Body Balance as well! These are my absolute favorites for stretchy-flexy workouts!!

04-24-14, 05:44 PM
missaulnier Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA	I third Ellen Barrett - I have all her DVDs, I'm a huge fan of her whole approach. I find I get a really good workout if I focus on precision and form. I love BalletBody/Leah Sarago for a fast paced sculpt with great stretches. Callanetics has fabulous stretches integrated in all the very, very effective exercises but Callanetics doesn't give you that satisfying, big range of motion and flow feeling. Another VFer just recommended the BellyFit DVDs to me, and I love them. They are definitely yoga/new-age in the vibe but the belly and tribal dance inspired cardio is fun and I work up a great sweat, and love having 20 minutes at the end of stretch and isolations. I also have this kooky DVD called Tantric Toning - the instructor is kind of odd but I love the workout. Sort of similar to Liquid Grooves/BREATHE/TaiChi based movements at an aerobic pace.

04-24-14, 05:59 PM
sunday Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Midwest's Best Kept Secret	Ellen! I am getting back into Ellen lately and am loving it alternated with yoga. Ellen is all flowing Pilates movements with some ballet and calisthenics mixed in. She does most of her work in turn out and is known for very large ranges of motion. I think any of hers would be good.

04-24-14, 08:47 PM
Zenara25 Join Date: Jan 2013	I recently did Ellen Barrett's Slim Sculpt and it really reminded me of an easier BodyFit 360.

04-24-14, 08:55 PM
SEV Join Date: Sep 2009	Check out Jessica Smith. Three that I have tried are Flow-Yo, Core Stretch on the ball and Dance Stretch. But, I share your wish for a slightly easier Body Fit 360, that would be perfect!! Susan