1st Quarter Review - Best and Worst Thus Far - Page 3

pricek · 04-02-08, 12:43 PM

Best: Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred
Strong Body, Ageless Body
Walking Strong

Worst: Exteme Makeover-Weightloss Workout

bzar · 04-02-08, 01:20 PM

Best:
stationary bike from craigslist
Cardio Coach #4 (using bike)
star trainers strength (kim & kendall ~ ouch my glutes

)
greg isaacs (book - convinced me to buy a stationary bike)

rediscovered:
step workouts, including BSS1 6 pack cardios

virgin list:
element ballet
jillian 30-day shred

no worst ones - been extremely careful about what to buy!

Jane P. · 04-02-08, 01:24 PM

I haven't bought a lot of new stuff yet in '08 but I did like

Amy Bento's Slo Mo (I liked the variations on traditional weight training)

I didn't like:

Star Trainers Strength (Just didn't click with me)

mizach · 04-02-08, 01:42 PM

Best - Steve Cotter's and Keith Weber's KB workalong DVDs

I still have a bunch of virgins so I can't say which one is a dud.

Rediscovered: barre workouts, TTapp and Powerstrikes

chelzi · 04-02-08, 02:39 PM

Best:

My foam roller, which I've been using with Juliana Afram's DVD. I love how the roller forces you to pay attention to form. I find it easier and more fun than the stability ball.

I also recently acquired a bunch of Bodywisdom yoga and pilates DVDs. May not keep all of them and sometimes find the choppiness annoying (varies by video), but I love the versatility.

Jill Miller. Love the tension tune down pressure points CD. I haven't tried all the DVDs of hers I have, but I am constantly amazed by her.

Worst:

Ellen's SlimSculpt. I probably could have predicted it wouldn't be my thing, but I got a little too swept up by the bandwagon (and I do like some of her other releases). I haven't given up on it yet, though.

Deb Dobbin's Spirit of Vinyasa Flow. I think this is an excellent DVD but a little too advanced for me right now. Maybe some day.

undecided:

too many DVDs that I haven't tried or barely tried. I don't think I'll be buying much in the next few months.

Judy W. · 04-02-08, 03:05 PM

Best -- Christi Taylor's Fit to Dance. It's her best work since the Heavenlies!

Worst -- Prevention Drop it With Dance. I love dance workouts, but this one just didn't click!

Kathryn · 04-02-08, 03:17 PM

Best:
My weight bench! (How could I even have thought that a step could take the place of one!).
Slanted risers
Gilad's Express workouts
New weighted vest for walking
Tracey's Walking strong
P90X+

Not decided on yet, but thought I'd like them more than I have so far:
My CIA purchases (Gay's and Amy's)
Amy's other KB workout
Kelly Coffey-Meyer's workout
Patricia Moreno's newest KB workout (it's growing on me a bit though)
Tracey's Parts series

Waste of my money:
Amy Bento's Slo-Mo

andtckrtoo · 04-02-08, 03:31 PM

Best so far:

AOS Providence, Firepower and Newport
Kettlebells
In the Ring
Hi/Lo Knockdown

Worst purchases

Kettlebell Goddess - This is a good DVD, don't get me wrong, but it's way to basic for me. I'll end up giving it to a friend who wants to learn kettlebells.

Sharon T · 04-03-08, 06:47 AM

I have a lot of new ones that I'm not prepared to judge yet, but so far I'm happy with:
Gilad Express Workouts
CIA's bought during the pre-sale: Absolute Kickboxing and Amazing Hot Step. So far, I like both of these from last year better than the newer ones I got.
Michelle Dozois Your Best Body Circuit - on lots of worst lists, I see, but I like it.

Not a good fit: Denise Austin Burn Fat Fast Cardio Blast - passed along to my sister who likes Denise, so not a waste

firmiewannabe · 04-03-08, 07:21 AM

Best:
Gilad's Express workout dvd set - absolutely fabulous and so worth the purchase!!

Star Trainers Strength - I like the variety of the different trainers. I have found on my light days I can work just the upper body on these workouts and still get a great workout.

Undecided:
Element Yoga - Have only done it a couple times but do like the set, instructor. I don't know if I like the full workout but I do enjoy certain portions of it.

Worst:
Nothing yet. I haven't really purchased many dvds yet this year.

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04-02-08, 12:43 PM
pricek Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NYC	Best: Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Strong Body, Ageless Body Walking Strong Worst: Exteme Makeover-Weightloss Workout

04-02-08, 01:20 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	Best: stationary bike from craigslist Cardio Coach #4 (using bike) star trainers strength (kim & kendall ~ ouch my glutes ) greg isaacs (book - convinced me to buy a stationary bike) rediscovered: step workouts, including BSS1 6 pack cardios virgin list: element ballet jillian 30-day shred no worst ones - been extremely careful about what to buy! __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

04-02-08, 01:24 PM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	I haven't bought a lot of new stuff yet in '08 but I did like Amy Bento's Slo Mo (I liked the variations on traditional weight training) I didn't like: Star Trainers Strength (Just didn't click with me) __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

04-02-08, 01:42 PM
mizach VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NC	Best - Steve Cotter's and Keith Weber's KB workalong DVDs I still have a bunch of virgins so I can't say which one is a dud. Rediscovered: barre workouts, TTapp and Powerstrikes

04-02-08, 02:39 PM
chelzi Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland	Best: My foam roller, which I've been using with Juliana Afram's DVD. I love how the roller forces you to pay attention to form. I find it easier and more fun than the stability ball. I also recently acquired a bunch of Bodywisdom yoga and pilates DVDs. May not keep all of them and sometimes find the choppiness annoying (varies by video), but I love the versatility. Jill Miller. Love the tension tune down pressure points CD. I haven't tried all the DVDs of hers I have, but I am constantly amazed by her. Worst: Ellen's SlimSculpt. I probably could have predicted it wouldn't be my thing, but I got a little too swept up by the bandwagon (and I do like some of her other releases). I haven't given up on it yet, though. Deb Dobbin's Spirit of Vinyasa Flow. I think this is an excellent DVD but a little too advanced for me right now. Maybe some day. undecided: too many DVDs that I haven't tried or barely tried. I don't think I'll be buying much in the next few months.

04-02-08, 03:05 PM
Judy W. Join Date: Sep 2006	Best -- Christi Taylor's Fit to Dance. It's her best work since the Heavenlies! Worst -- Prevention Drop it With Dance. I love dance workouts, but this one just didn't click!

04-02-08, 03:17 PM
Kathryn VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	Best: My weight bench! (How could I even have thought that a step could take the place of one!). Slanted risers Gilad's Express workouts New weighted vest for walking Tracey's Walking strong P90X+ Not decided on yet, but thought I'd like them more than I have so far: My CIA purchases (Gay's and Amy's) Amy's other KB workout Kelly Coffey-Meyer's workout Patricia Moreno's newest KB workout (it's growing on me a bit though) Tracey's Parts series Waste of my money: Amy Bento's Slo-Mo __________________ Kathryn ^. .^ > ^ < 2010 season speed-walking 5K PR: 35:47 2011 season race-walking 5K PR: 34:42

04-02-08, 03:31 PM
andtckrtoo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Island off the NC Coast	Best so far: AOS Providence, Firepower and Newport Kettlebells In the Ring Hi/Lo Knockdown Worst purchases Kettlebell Goddess - This is a good DVD, don't get me wrong, but it's way to basic for me. I'll end up giving it to a friend who wants to learn kettlebells.

04-03-08, 06:47 AM
Sharon T VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Central New York	I have a lot of new ones that I'm not prepared to judge yet, but so far I'm happy with: Gilad Express Workouts CIA's bought during the pre-sale: Absolute Kickboxing and Amazing Hot Step. So far, I like both of these from last year better than the newer ones I got. Michelle Dozois Your Best Body Circuit - on lots of worst lists, I see, but I like it. Not a good fit: Denise Austin Burn Fat Fast Cardio Blast - passed along to my sister who likes Denise, so not a waste

04-03-08, 07:21 AM
firmiewannabe Join Date: Mar 2004	Best: Gilad's Express workout dvd set - absolutely fabulous and so worth the purchase!! Star Trainers Strength - I like the variety of the different trainers. I have found on my light days I can work just the upper body on these workouts and still get a great workout. Undecided: Element Yoga - Have only done it a couple times but do like the set, instructor. I don't know if I like the full workout but I do enjoy certain portions of it. Worst: Nothing yet. I haven't really purchased many dvds yet this year.