11-27-12, 10:53 AM | |
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Sweet Home Alabama
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I agree that the energy of a live class beats almost anything you can do at home. That being said, I think the Les Mills DVD's (Body Attack, Body Combat, Body Pump) mimic the "real thing" quite well!
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11-27-12, 01:54 PM | |
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Raleigh, NC
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That's one of the nice things about VF. Yeah, it's about exercising to videos, but there are a number of people here who don't. And, that makes it about fitness and health and exercising - however you decide to fit it in!
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11-27-12, 05:02 PM | ||
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MA
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If you want to see a real clip, email me. Maybe that would help. there are definitely sweaty home DVDS, just have to find one for you,
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11-27-12, 06:04 PM | |
Join Date: Apr 2004
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I really like live gym classes, and this might be off topic, but the gym seems to make me sick! When all I did was home workouts I hardly ever got a cold--since I started working out at the y about two years ago I've been sick probably 4 times! Right now I have another really bad cold that may have turned into a sinus infection. I don't use the gym equipment (except the treadmill every once in a while), just take classes, but the workout rooms get very hot and humid and crowded. I am seriously thinking of not going back to the gym, maybe trying another gym that has better ventilation, or maybe combining outside walking with my dvds. Gym classes are great fun but I really hate being sick.
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11-27-12, 06:05 PM | |
Join Date: Jul 2004
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I've had my moments when I'm doing few videos myself. I don't think there's anything wrong at all with moving into a new phase where you need something different, provided you can find what you need!
I agree that it's worth looking around to see if you can find live classes offered at places other than the gym: the park / plaza, workplaces, churches, community centers, etc. The nearby big city has had a fitness challenge on all year, so the mayor's office has arranged for fitness activities throughout the city; it may be worth poking around for something like that. And don't forget to keep your eyes open as you drive around; you may find a small studio or personal trainer who offers something that may fit your needs.
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11-27-12, 07:18 PM | |
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: I love that dirty water...
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I took a Pure Barre class last weekend and really, really enjoyed it. I understand how you feel. I so wish I could go more often, but it's just not feasible, both cost and time-wise. Really, exercising at home is the only thing that works for me right now, even if I'd kind of like to branch out a little!
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