Rave Less is More with Stephanie

Tish · 01-29-11, 07:55 PM

I've been doing a Powerfit workout every day for the last month. I got all three sets and have been going through them in order, nothing fancy. I've found them pleasant yet mild, not too challenging, and they're keeping me motivated.

Here are the surprises: 1) My clothes fit better! I haven't weighed myself but I haven't worn these clothes for a few years. 2) I've NEVER stuck with the same instructor/same set for this long and I actually look forward to my 20 min every day and I don't worry about rest days.

I often add a Classical Stretch, outdoor walk, or a segment or two from 10 min solution pilates later in the day. I never exercise more than 40 min in a day and often the Powerfit is all I do.

I haven't changed my diet but I don't find myself as hungry as I used to. For me Stephanie has done what Ellen and CS has done for many others.

Is anyone else loving and/or getting results with the Powerfits?

moonbeam31 · 01-29-11, 08:06 PM

That is awesome! I can see how that would work! Good for you! I have PowerFit and use it here and there. I would do 2 of them back to back for a 40 min workout and would feel really good afterwards! I love her from her Firm Days as well and still have a few of her shorter 30 min workouts from the Firm-I just use lighter weights thatn I used to! Keep it up! Sometimes "less" is More!
Tracy

Imlosingit! · 01-29-11, 08:29 PM

Which set do you prefer? I'm thinking about trying to get the original set.

Tish · 01-29-11, 08:40 PM

I like all three for different reasons but if I had to choose just one it would be either the original set or Powerfit Plus, probably Original. Plus is the hardest of the 3 sets, but still Leslie level of intensity. Original offers more variety since it has 5 separate workouts.

JeepGirl · 01-30-11, 02:50 AM

I

the Powerfits too--enough to get back-ups of them!! I've been doing (usually) a short cardio (20-30 min, usually 20) in the AM followed by a toning in the PM. I've been subbing in Firm Express Cardio, a Shape 20 Minute Cardio w/Elise Gulan, and a few others I can't recall off the top of my head as I like more intense cardio then Stephanie's but I love her toning and have been seeing great results with this set. This is the first time in over 20 years that I've used bands consistently and I am loving the results. I think my favorite set is the original. Usually one week I'll do the original series then the next I'll do the Push, Pull, Upper then Lower, interspersed with the Core workouts. I think she packs so much into those 20 minutes! I was in a workout slump before starting this rotation and it had been a huge pick me up--hard to argue with working out for only 20 minutes and I really like Stephanie as an instructor. I would rate myself a solid intermediate and I usually use the green band. I consider these pleasantly challenging but not easy.

Imlosingit! · 01-30-11, 08:11 AM

Mary has the original set on sale for $11.99 and the Plus set for $7.99 - hard to resist!! So I bought both!! And free shipping! How could I resist!!

F1mom · 01-30-11, 08:13 AM

I just bought all 3 sets since they're on sale at Mary's and the sale ends today.

The OP wins the 'Early Morning Enabler' Vidiot Award.

Diana3271 · 01-30-11, 08:19 AM

Are any of these workouts total body? TIA

I just looked at Mary's site again. It looks like the only one that's total body is PowerFit Plus. Is the toning mostly standing? TIA

lfcjasp · 01-30-11, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1mom

I just bought all 3 sets since they're on sale at Mary's and the sale ends today.

The OP wins the 'Early Morning Enabler' Vidiot Award.

ITA...just ordered the two I didn't have...already have Harmony...maybe I should just change my sig line...I'm not holding off on any purchases!!!

ETA: Tish, I like that you've done something from these sets every day and you're not as hungry...right up my alley

Sometimes less is indeed more.

BTW, I have been getting rid of stuff, so my collection is getting less overwhelming

topfitmama · 01-30-11, 08:58 AM

Why did I open this thread????
I absolutely love bands. I really feel the muscles the next day!

Jeepgirl, I'm glad to hear you use Shape 20 minute often as I just ordered it

Tish,
It's great when you find the workout combination that is sustainable and gives you the results you are looking for!

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01-29-11, 07:55 PM
Tish Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FL!	Less is More with Stephanie I've been doing a Powerfit workout every day for the last month. I got all three sets and have been going through them in order, nothing fancy. I've found them pleasant yet mild, not too challenging, and they're keeping me motivated. Here are the surprises: 1) My clothes fit better! I haven't weighed myself but I haven't worn these clothes for a few years. 2) I've NEVER stuck with the same instructor/same set for this long and I actually look forward to my 20 min every day and I don't worry about rest days. I often add a Classical Stretch, outdoor walk, or a segment or two from 10 min solution pilates later in the day. I never exercise more than 40 min in a day and often the Powerfit is all I do. I haven't changed my diet but I don't find myself as hungry as I used to. For me Stephanie has done what Ellen and CS has done for many others. Is anyone else loving and/or getting results with the Powerfits? __________________ Tish

01-29-11, 08:06 PM
moonbeam31 Join Date: Jan 2005	That is awesome! I can see how that would work! Good for you! I have PowerFit and use it here and there. I would do 2 of them back to back for a 40 min workout and would feel really good afterwards! I love her from her Firm Days as well and still have a few of her shorter 30 min workouts from the Firm-I just use lighter weights thatn I used to! Keep it up! Sometimes "less" is More! Tracy

01-29-11, 08:29 PM
Imlosingit! VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: KY	Which set do you prefer? I'm thinking about trying to get the original set.

01-29-11, 08:40 PM
Tish Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FL!	I like all three for different reasons but if I had to choose just one it would be either the original set or Powerfit Plus, probably Original. Plus is the hardest of the 3 sets, but still Leslie level of intensity. Original offers more variety since it has 5 separate workouts. __________________ Tish

01-30-11, 02:50 AM
JeepGirl Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: near Chicago, IL	I the Powerfits too--enough to get back-ups of them!! I've been doing (usually) a short cardio (20-30 min, usually 20) in the AM followed by a toning in the PM. I've been subbing in Firm Express Cardio, a Shape 20 Minute Cardio w/Elise Gulan, and a few others I can't recall off the top of my head as I like more intense cardio then Stephanie's but I love her toning and have been seeing great results with this set. This is the first time in over 20 years that I've used bands consistently and I am loving the results. I think my favorite set is the original. Usually one week I'll do the original series then the next I'll do the Push, Pull, Upper then Lower, interspersed with the Core workouts. I think she packs so much into those 20 minutes! I was in a workout slump before starting this rotation and it had been a huge pick me up--hard to argue with working out for only 20 minutes and I really like Stephanie as an instructor. I would rate myself a solid intermediate and I usually use the green band. I consider these pleasantly challenging but not easy.

01-30-11, 08:11 AM
Imlosingit! VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: KY	Mary has the original set on sale for $11.99 and the Plus set for $7.99 - hard to resist!! So I bought both!! And free shipping! How could I resist!!

01-30-11, 08:13 AM
F1mom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta	I just bought all 3 sets since they're on sale at Mary's and the sale ends today. The OP wins the 'Early Morning Enabler' Vidiot Award.

01-30-11, 08:19 AM
Diana3271 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Carolina	Are any of these workouts total body? TIA I just looked at Mary's site again. It looks like the only one that's total body is PowerFit Plus. Is the toning mostly standing? TIA __________________ I started my most recent weight loss journey January 2008. I lost 1/2 of my starting body weight and entered into maintenance May 2011. Now the real work begins! You can fight it, or do what you've got to do to get it done. The choice is yours. ~Diana You have the rest of your life to get old. Stay young, as long as you can. ~Diana 10 Pound Slimdown Xtreme Graduate 02/12 Insanity Graduate - I actually survived! LM Combat 02/13 21 Day Fix Survivor! 6/14 Diana

01-30-11, 08:58 AM
topfitmama Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Germany	Why did I open this thread???? I absolutely love bands. I really feel the muscles the next day! Jeepgirl, I'm glad to hear you use Shape 20 minute often as I just ordered it Tish, It's great when you find the workout combination that is sustainable and gives you the results you are looking for!