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08-06-20, 06:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Are short strength/toning workouts worth doing?
I have really slacked on strength and toning due to various chronic injuries. I do practice yoga at least five days a week.
I want to get back to it, but it is overwhelming and discouraging to do strength dvds now. A vf member (thanks, Barb!) suggested this channel. There are plenty of short toning workouts. Do you think they would make any difference? I need somewhere doable to start. https://m.youtube.com/c/fabulous50s/...wsEKHShEASs%3D I have done a few segments. I really like the instructor. I feel like I am exercising with Olivia Newton John.  . She is very encouraging.Thank you!
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08-06-20, 07:25 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: PalmTreeVille
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yes they are.
when you distill everything down to the bare bones, most TB strength routines take 20 min. i've timed myself doing my own routine watching a TV show! in fact, i looked at my watch and finished in 25 min and added a few more moves to make it 30 min. if you're doing splits, you can finish in even less time.
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08-06-20, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Modify City, State of Fierce
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I absolutely think they're worth it!
I was reading a book and it mentioned having a matter of degree thinking rather than an all or nothing mindset. So tackle those 10 or 15 minutes because it is time well spent 
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08-06-20, 08:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: TarHeel country
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I sure hope short strength workouts are worthwhile -- cause that's what I mostly do!
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08-07-20, 04:32 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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Absolutely
Sherry: I often find myself wondering the same thing. I am so used to (from many years ago) doing 30-60 mins. of strength that it became the norm. Enter KCM with pre mixes. And I noticed if I was consistent, that I would see gains in strength. Fast forward even further and enter Peloton. . . where we only do 5-20 minutes tops (most days are only 5-10 minutes). With consistency? Absolutely I see a difference and it helps and there is NO dread factor.
Seriously - who can't spare an extra 5 or 10 minutes to do arms or legs or abs??? I really think if you are consistent, you can see changes. Just try it for 4 weeks and see where you are. You make the rules!!! These are YOUR workouts!  Best of luck! Cleda |
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08-07-20, 07:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
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Sherry - I stumbled across Schellea's channel about a year ago and have done some of her work-outs. I think they would be very good for getting back into a regular routine, low energy days, recovery, etc. I also find her short routines to be very convenient for a mid-day "escape the computer" break. Love the comment about Olivia Newton-John.
 You could also stack multiple videos as you're feeling stronger, if you wanted something longer.
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08-07-20, 07:07 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: State of wonder
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I've been using the short upper body segments from Cathe's Cross Train Express and I have some cuts peaking out of my extra padding.
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08-07-20, 07:31 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: S. Illinois
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08-07-20, 07:48 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New York
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Absolutely. Make it challenging for the time you have. You will get stronger.
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08-07-20, 09:08 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Thank you so much for the support and encouragement. I really appreciate it. I'm really frustrated because both my knees have been cranky for weeks. I really don't want to see a doctor now. I think it's just overuse. I had been doing four or five hour long dance workouts a week. I've had to really shorten my cardio, and it's putting me in a bad mood! I decided to try and do some toning since I can't do nearly as much cardio.
I honestly never did a ton of strength work anyway. I think I did two half hour strength workouts a week, plus yoga and cardio. I have to be careful with weights due to neck/shoulder/low back issues. Sherry
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