Rave Ellen Barrett Four Elements Flow!!!!!! - Page 2

donnamp · 02-28-22, 09:30 AM

Another Ellen fan here - I really have enjoyed most of her new streaming workouts. There were a few that I didn't like or found awkward or just meh, but for the most part, her site is a good fit for me - and the price is right! I like that she doesn't have periods of closed membership (which to me is just a ploy to get people to subscribe for FOMO) and she doesn't overcharge or include a lot of unnecessary extras to justify a higher price. I like that she keeps it sustainable for herself by just uploading a new workout once a month. Sure, more would be nice, but I feel that by focusing on just one she puts out a good product at a good price. She is also practicing what she preaches about moderation and sustainability.

She has a very calming effect on me - and just a good, positive attitude.

I haven't tried her latest one - Pilates Strong - yet b/c I have been focusing on Jessica Smith this month, but I'll be back to Ellen shortly.

Donna

Izzy · 02-28-22, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by donnamp

Another Ellen fan here - I really have enjoyed most of her new streaming workouts. There were a few that I didn't like or found awkward or just meh, but for the most part, her site is a good fit for me - and the price is right! I like that she doesn't have periods of closed membership (which to me is just a ploy to get people to subscribe for FOMO) and she doesn't overcharge or include a lot of unnecessary extras to justify a higher price. I like that she keeps it sustainable for herself by just uploading a new workout once a month. Sure, more would be nice, but I feel that by focusing on just one she puts out a good product at a good price. She is also practicing what she preaches about moderation and sustainability.

She has a very calming effect on me - and just a good, positive attitude.

I haven't tried her latest one - Pilates Strong - yet b/c I have been focusing on Jessica Smith this month, but I'll be back to Ellen shortly.

Donna

I agree with this. She is providing a good variety and you can't beat the price. I like how she is very consistent with providing new workouts.

Joni O · 02-28-22, 01:18 PM

I also stream Ellen, although I have to admit that there are only a handful that I do regularly. I love the flowy ones, like her DVDs were. I find that most of her streaming workouts are more choppy - not that there's anything wrong with that if it's what you like. For example, I tried Four Elements and was turned off as soon as we started going down to the floor, turning and coming back up (which was early in the workout). To me, that's not flowy.

Still, it's a great monthly price for even a few workouts and for doing here "DVD" workouts while on vacation.

sheepla · 02-28-22, 01:25 PM

I'm a big Ellen Barrett fan but have stayed away from streaming. Does she post a monthly workout calendar? And if so, does it have enough workout days? My frustration with the Leslie Sansone workout calendar, though great, is that it might have 8-10 days off per month, which is too much.

bzar · 02-28-22, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Joni O

and was turned off as soon as we started going down to the floor, turning and coming back up (which was early in the workout). To me, that's not flowy.

An updated version of Joni-O streaming?

instead of pulling the video out of the player, it's a "click off"?

donnamp · 02-28-22, 04:50 PM

Sheila -

Ellen posts a weekly calendar ("inspiration board" is what she calls it). She has something scheduled for every day of the week except one (usually Thursday). Each workout varies in length she has some 15/20 min days and some 30 min days and some 45 minute days. I usually do a few of her workouts a week and generally I pick from the week's "inspiration board" -

She usually posts the new week on Sunday.

Donna

Joni O · 02-28-22, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bzar

An updated version of Joni-O streaming?

instead of pulling the video out of the player, it's a "click off"?

You got it!

yogapam · 02-28-22, 06:51 PM

I did it today and really liked it....stretchy, nice and flowy, some good balance work. Ellen often likes to put in sequences that take you to the floor and back up, not my fave. The short sequence where she takes one hand to the floor for a lunge twist was easy to modify. I stayed upright & took my hand to the opposite thigh & the other hand to my low back, same way I've modified a prayer twist in a yoga practice.

JackieB · 03-01-22, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Joni O

I also stream Ellen, although I have to admit that there are only a handful that I do regularly. I love the flowy ones, like her DVDs were. I find that most of her streaming workouts are more choppy - not that there's anything wrong with that if it's what you like. For example, I tried Four Elements and was turned off as soon as we started going down to the floor, turning and coming back up (which was early in the workout). To me, that's not flowy.

Still, it's a great monthly price for even a few workouts and for doing here "DVD" workouts while on vacation.

I have to admit...this was a miss for me and I turned it off, also.

Gemini2874 · 03-09-22, 07:56 AM

Did Fat Burning Fusion yesterday. I modified all back movements. Felt fine last night. Woke up this morning and couldn’t move. My ENTIRE back (not just my lower back) had seized up. I’m in shock right now. The only thing I did different yesterday was I added Fat Burning Fusion to my workout schedule. I know I modified all back movements but I STILL woke up with massive back pain in my entire back. Geesh, I really can’t believe how bad it is.

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02-28-22, 09:30 AM
donnamp Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland, USA	Another Ellen fan here - I really have enjoyed most of her new streaming workouts. There were a few that I didn't like or found awkward or just meh, but for the most part, her site is a good fit for me - and the price is right! I like that she doesn't have periods of closed membership (which to me is just a ploy to get people to subscribe for FOMO) and she doesn't overcharge or include a lot of unnecessary extras to justify a higher price. I like that she keeps it sustainable for herself by just uploading a new workout once a month. Sure, more would be nice, but I feel that by focusing on just one she puts out a good product at a good price. She is also practicing what she preaches about moderation and sustainability. She has a very calming effect on me - and just a good, positive attitude. I haven't tried her latest one - Pilates Strong - yet b/c I have been focusing on Jessica Smith this month, but I'll be back to Ellen shortly. Donna

02-28-22, 01:18 PM
Joni O VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN	I also stream Ellen, although I have to admit that there are only a handful that I do regularly. I love the flowy ones, like her DVDs were. I find that most of her streaming workouts are more choppy - not that there's anything wrong with that if it's what you like. For example, I tried Four Elements and was turned off as soon as we started going down to the floor, turning and coming back up (which was early in the workout). To me, that's not flowy. Still, it's a great monthly price for even a few workouts and for doing here "DVD" workouts while on vacation.

02-28-22, 01:25 PM
sheepla VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: OK	I'm a big Ellen Barrett fan but have stayed away from streaming. Does she post a monthly workout calendar? And if so, does it have enough workout days? My frustration with the Leslie Sansone workout calendar, though great, is that it might have 8-10 days off per month, which is too much. __________________ Shelia

02-28-22, 04:50 PM
donnamp Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland, USA	Sheila - Ellen posts a weekly calendar ("inspiration board" is what she calls it). She has something scheduled for every day of the week except one (usually Thursday). Each workout varies in length she has some 15/20 min days and some 30 min days and some 45 minute days. I usually do a few of her workouts a week and generally I pick from the week's "inspiration board" - She usually posts the new week on Sunday. Donna

02-28-22, 06:51 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I did it today and really liked it....stretchy, nice and flowy, some good balance work. Ellen often likes to put in sequences that take you to the floor and back up, not my fave. The short sequence where she takes one hand to the floor for a lunge twist was easy to modify. I stayed upright & took my hand to the opposite thigh & the other hand to my low back, same way I've modified a prayer twist in a yoga practice. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

03-09-22, 07:56 AM
Gemini2874 VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2021	Did Fat Burning Fusion yesterday. I modified all back movements. Felt fine last night. Woke up this morning and couldn’t move. My ENTIRE back (not just my lower back) had seized up. I’m in shock right now. The only thing I did different yesterday was I added Fat Burning Fusion to my workout schedule. I know I modified all back movements but I STILL woke up with massive back pain in my entire back. Geesh, I really can’t believe how bad it is.