04-26-13, 07:46 PM | |
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I think Tracy Mallet Booty Barre Arms and Abs and Booty Barre Totally New Body are high reps but not lunges, it's more of plies, squats, rear leg kicks, front leg kicks, planks and Ab work. But if you are looking for high rep leg work, it's the ticket. I do lots of Tonique workouts, too, and I understand about your BTM burnout worry. I like Squeeze Stronger too for the same hi rep feel. Also, Jari Love has hi reps but heavier weights than Sylwia. Karen Voight Great Weighted workout is hi reps but not the same as Sylwia.
No one is like Sylwia, though. The workouts I suggested are for variation with a high rep feel, so you don't get bored |
04-27-13, 12:40 AM | ||
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Casey, I'm wondering if you might agree with me on this, that the dvds you mentioned are more what a Tonique-lover should turn to on low energy/sick/injury days? |
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04-27-13, 05:21 AM | |
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I don't think there are any other workouts that's I've seen or read about that are much like BTM. I personally don't even think the other Toniques are much like BTM except that they are high rep workouts that have lots of squats and lunges.
BTM is in a class by itself IMO. Waaaaay harder than her other standing workouts (Premier and Tonique 2. I can't comment on Sculpt Dynamics because I don't use that one). I did Jari's Revved to the Max the other day and found it to be strenuous in a similar sort of way even though I had to modify to add some reps here and there and use much heavier weights. I think Sylwia's constant movement in BTM of both arms and legs for almost the entire workout, plus the way she uses the floor with her arms is what makes it so tough. Only MMA type workouts with pushups, sprawls and use of a heavy bag seem as tough to me but obviously with a completely different feel. Edited to add that I used to use the standing portion of Karen Voight's GWW plus the standing portion of Slim Series Tone it Up back to back to equal a one hourish high reps workout that works arms and legs the entire time. I haven't done that in ages but remember feeling nicely worked out by that. I remember buying Slim Series and found Tone It Up to be the only one worth keeping. Also, Gilad's Step and Tone (the step portion 35 min) is a nice little gem, but that works your legs with a step not lunges. It's a great way to get cardio in while toning with light weights. |
04-27-13, 08:07 AM | |
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Thanks everyone for your recommendations!! I have Squeeze Stronger and Booty Barre and can see how those would also be good for building stamina and endurance.
I had a feeling you all would say that Tonique BTM is in a league of its own because that has been my experience as well. I have never seen or done a workout quite like it!! I will look into Jari Love and Slim Series as they seem like high-rep, endurance-based workouts and would probably be good for when I need a break from Tonique but want to work my muscles in the same or a similar way. I also agree that what makes BTM so tough is the constant movement of both your arms and legs. In fact, when I'm trying to take BTM down a notch, I do just the leg movements and that really helps. I highly recommend trying that if you're to build up to the workout. Thanks again everyone! |
04-27-13, 09:19 AM | |
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I don't think Slim Series is similar at all. I used to be able to run up to 3 miles after my Slim Series workouts.
Even though it isn't exactly like BTM, have you tried any of the Dream Body workouts?
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04-27-13, 10:14 AM | ||
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FrostyJan Revved to the Max by Jari Love is such a great workout but I think I burned out on it last year. It always slimmed down my legs and made my legs muscles sore. It's also very shoulder intensive. It has so many lunges and squats. I just got tired of doing it every week. I will put in back in my rotation eventually. |
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04-27-13, 11:10 AM | ||
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I'm in the same dilemma...I love BTM and don't want to burn out on it either. I recently took a three week break so I wouldn't burn out and also to explore some other things. I revisited it today and it was so much fun - but I still worry. I don't want it to stop being fun - but I know I've burned out on other instructors I've loved, so I'm being cautious here.
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