09-24-14, 09:45 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2003
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I'm still doing the advanced workout on the original DVD the most often, but only once a week. I'll bust out various moves throughout the week but I don't do an entire flow.
I've done the entire new set of 2 dvds (except the Slow Cooker on dvd 2). For me, the positives of the new set are (not in order of importance):
The negatives are:
With the original DVD, I tend to feel better after the workout and the next day. With the new DVDs, I get a pinched feeling in my lower back, especially when doing the portions where the founder is done with the feet together. So my form is off or something. I'm glad I have all 3. I really think this series needs to include stretches for the back besides just reaching up to the ceiling as much as you can and the occasional child's pose. Some gentle twisting movements would be good too. My disclaimer is that while I don't have a lot of back pain, my spine is changing in that I can hear and feel the bones grind against each other (this is not a healthy pop). I couldn't 3 years ago. So I tend to be even more conservative about how I move. My goal with the Foundation workout has been back strength. At this point, in between Foundation and kettlebells, the rear command has overtaken the front line from the belly button down and I need to figure out how to regain balance between front and back. |
09-25-14, 10:10 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Maryland, USA
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are these the DVDs?
http://www.amazon.com/Foundation-Tra...ation+training Sounds intriguing as one who has suffered on and off w/ back pain for years! Donna |
09-25-14, 10:12 AM | ||
Join Date: Jul 2014
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09-25-14, 06:44 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Washington State
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I watched the entire new 2 disc set. I think it is much improved over the first dvd with new exercises and add-ons to some. More professional in filming, set and instructions. I also think the workouts on disc 2 are more advanced.
My goal is to protect my back with it's bulging discs, spinal stenosis and general arthritic problems. I will restart by using the first dvd for 30 days as Dr Eric Goodman suggests and advance to dvd 2. I used the old dvd by continually cycling through all the workouts so I will probably do the same with the new set. I agree there should be more stretches but will just add them myself. Foundation Training is unique in the world of back and core work and I enjoy it and can feel improvement when consistently practicing. Disc 1 has a foundation tutorial and 8 workouts of approximately 6 minutes each. Disc 2 has a decompression breathing tutorial (this needs improvement) and 6 workouts in various times from 6 to 29 minutes. If you have not seen some of the exercises you can go to the website and there are a variety of clips and a few workouts to do. Go to Videos and blog www.foundationtraining.com Tricia |
09-26-14, 06:32 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2003
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I agree that Foundation is very unique. It has really strengthened my lower back and has performed wonders on opening my hips and helping my right hamstrings.
Other back workouts...I can't think of any other workout that target the back exclusively except for yoga workouts (and I'm not fond of yoga). I do qi gong a bit, and I like the spinal twists. I've tried hanging from a pull-up bar while consciously trying to relax my back to help things open up but I haven't noticed anything coming of that. |
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dr eric goodman, esther gokhale, foundation training, posterior chain |
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