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05-31-15, 02:27 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Phoenix
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Thanks. This thread inspired me to pull out Cathe's Basic Step workout today. I really enjoyed it.
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05-31-15, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: A helluva town
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06-01-15, 09:24 AM
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Callanetics 10/10 SuperCallanetics (but this one is so tough I seldom do it) Callanetics Evolution Fluidity Advanced (from the original infomercial) Core Fusion (any of their barre, really) P57 Classic I have some Leah Sarago downloads, and I forget I own them because they aren't on my shelf, but when I remember to do them, I'm always amazed at just how well they work the trouble area of my thighs, just the right way! Tracy Anderson's first Mat workout has great leg work. When I steel myself for her bad grammar and annoying verbal inflections, V-Core by Emily Splichal, does wonders for my legs. Her Catwalk Confidence is a kinder, gentler workout, but the bad form in her background exercisers just irks me too much--plus their workout outfits are just a bit much, and this old woman rolls her eyes non-stop during the workout. SOME barre work bulks me. I remember having some upsetting results from Squeeze and Pure Barre. Finally, Karen Voight's workout with the pilates ring does some serious inner thigh work. |
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06-01-15, 01:14 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New Orleans metro area
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My lower body has responded best to barre workouts. I used to do Firm workouts religiously, but never have I had the strength and definition that barre workouts have given me.
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06-01-15, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Colorado Springs
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I think step workouts made my legs slightly bigger, but then most of my body weight is in my lower body. I continue to do them though, because I still like step cardio best of all.
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06-01-15, 09:56 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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I have been doing step for some months now because I always got great weight lost results from them and also incredible looking legs!
 I tried the workout from Kristy something. I forgot her name but the routines are way too complex!! I was fearful of tripping up and falling down and that's not an option now! I LOVE Cathe's old school step tapes on vhs. I am having them put on a dvd to continue. It's really good stuff and I fell in love with step all over again doing them.
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I think one of the reasons I had such great results with the original Firms 1 and 2 way back when was all that floorwork which imo resembles barre or balletic movements done at speed. Looking on my shelves I have a library of barre workouts (including the original Callanetics series and yes, even T-Tapp) but for some reason I always worry that they're not enough to tone my legs. You give me hope that perhaps - maybe even probably - they are. I sure don't want to make my legs bigger! May I ask, besides Callanetics and T-Tapp, which barre workouts/instructors you find helpful?
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