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ddj · 05-09-12, 08:32 PM

Do the hiking ones really work for the bike? I can see where the running ones might but I would think the hiking ones might be too slow.

txhsmom · 05-09-12, 08:37 PM

Obviously they wouldn't work with a spinning bike - but they are fine, I think, with a recumbent. They push me to pedal harder than I normally would, because they cue you to increase the speed and/or resistance, and that's what I need. Otherwise, I would just sit there watching TV pedaling like I'm going for a stroll in the park.

mle777 · 05-10-12, 10:15 AM

How funny, I was just eyeing these yesterday

I thought the hiking ones might be good to use with some Leslie Sansone type walks. I don't have a treadmill in my workout area (it's in the garage and with the 100 degree days looming, it won't be touched much till October). I love to hike and I like the scenery in these. I'm definitely putting a couple on my wishlist

Hazel Porter · 05-10-12, 10:38 AM

Thanks!

Is there any info anywhere that might explain the differences in the coached portions of the workout? I mean, I assume "Swiss Alps" is hills, but am interested in maybe just a few more specifics if they're available.

And do you see the actual coach, or is it just a voice over?

sherry7899 · 05-10-12, 11:11 AM

Hazel, I think if I remember correctly, in the cycle ones they have a little box in the corner that pops up intermittently with the person doing the coaching. I don't remember seeing that in the clips for the hikes/runs-I think those are voiceover. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Sherry

westiemack · 05-10-12, 11:27 AM

I'm sorry! I did this workout last night, but since I don't want coaching, I bought the basic download. Some of the hikes and runs definitely had the pop up coaching shown in the clips, but it doesn't show that in the clip for the Swiss Alps hike.

Kathy

sherry7899 · 05-10-12, 11:33 AM

Thanks, Kathy! How did you like the workout? I'm considering that one and the run or hike (?) through Northern Italy since they are both places I"ll probably never get to see in person.

Sherry

ddj · 05-10-12, 11:38 AM

I know at least one of the running or hiking ones has the guide in the clip at Mary's. Can't remember which but if you check them all out you'll find it soon enough. You don't need to watch the whole clip to see if the guide is there, I only remember him from one clip.

Hi, Sherry! Long time since we chatted.

sherry7899 · 05-10-12, 12:00 PM

Hi, Dede-I miss you, too

Hugs,
Sherry

westiemack · 05-10-12, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherry7899

Thanks, Kathy! How did you like the workout? I'm considering that one and the run or hike (?) through Northern Italy since they are both places I"ll probably never get to see in person.

Sherry

I liked it more than I thought (from the clip, I wasn't sure it would be a fave), and I liked it more than the Lake Tahoe Hike (not sure why - the scenery was great in both).

I bought the Northern Italy Hike for my mom for Mother's Day, and I hope it will arrive before the weekend. I bought the Italy Run for me, so I will be able to tell whether it's worth having both a run and a hike from the same place. I'll let you know what we think of the NI Hike as soon as possible, but hey, it's got Venice in it, so my money is on that one over the Swiss one!

Kathy

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05-09-12, 08:32 PM
ddj VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008	Do the hiking ones really work for the bike? I can see where the running ones might but I would think the hiking ones might be too slow. __________________ Jumping for joy is good exercise.

05-09-12, 08:37 PM
txhsmom VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas	Obviously they wouldn't work with a spinning bike - but they are fine, I think, with a recumbent. They push me to pedal harder than I normally would, because they cue you to increase the speed and/or resistance, and that's what I need. Otherwise, I would just sit there watching TV pedaling like I'm going for a stroll in the park.

05-10-12, 10:15 AM
mle777 Join Date: Dec 2004	How funny, I was just eyeing these yesterday I thought the hiking ones might be good to use with some Leslie Sansone type walks. I don't have a treadmill in my workout area (it's in the garage and with the 100 degree days looming, it won't be touched much till October). I love to hike and I like the scenery in these. I'm definitely putting a couple on my wishlist __________________ Emily 3x Tough Mudder

05-10-12, 10:38 AM
Hazel Porter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Colorado	Thanks! Is there any info anywhere that might explain the differences in the coached portions of the workout? I mean, I assume "Swiss Alps" is hills, but am interested in maybe just a few more specifics if they're available. And do you see the actual coach, or is it just a voice over? __________________ http://members.aol.com/naconfer/images/hazel_hobbes.gif What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?

05-10-12, 11:11 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Hazel, I think if I remember correctly, in the cycle ones they have a little box in the corner that pops up intermittently with the person doing the coaching. I don't remember seeing that in the clips for the hikes/runs-I think those are voiceover. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong. Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

05-10-12, 11:27 AM
westiemack Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London, Ontario, Canada	I'm sorry! I did this workout last night, but since I don't want coaching, I bought the basic download. Some of the hikes and runs definitely had the pop up coaching shown in the clips, but it doesn't show that in the clip for the Swiss Alps hike. Kathy __________________ "Your body needs overload if you want change....let's get a little overloaded!" Sean O'Malley CCV4 Disclosure: I am an Independent Beachbody Coach, but I'm only in it for the discount!

05-10-12, 11:33 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Thanks, Kathy! How did you like the workout? I'm considering that one and the run or hike (?) through Northern Italy since they are both places I"ll probably never get to see in person. Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

05-10-12, 11:38 AM
ddj VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008	I know at least one of the running or hiking ones has the guide in the clip at Mary's. Can't remember which but if you check them all out you'll find it soon enough. You don't need to watch the whole clip to see if the guide is there, I only remember him from one clip. Hi, Sherry! Long time since we chatted. __________________ Jumping for joy is good exercise.

05-10-12, 12:00 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Hi, Dede-I miss you, too Hugs, Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers