Mind-numbingly dull, boring and repetitive workouts? - Page 5

Dawn3 · 10-14-04, 03:07 PM

Callanetics can zone you out (and make the workout ineffective), but it's soooo boring.

DawnP · 10-14-04, 03:22 PM

I mean, who else would hold a step-touch or knee-up for THIRTY TWO counts? And still make it fun?

A bunch of Victoria Johnson DVDs showed up at Ross stores for $5.99 each...

Rivercat · 10-14-04, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cyl

The original Step Reebok video by Gin Miller (the first one, whatever it's called)

up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down....

I am one of the biggest choreo-challenged klutzes out there and even I couldn't take this one!

Debbie S. · 10-14-04, 04:28 PM

I've done a few mind numbing workouts in the past, but for the life of me, I can't remember a single one.

They must have been very mind numbing.

Joe · 10-14-04, 04:56 PM

Gym In A Box or anything by Tony Little?

Tait · 10-14-04, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe

Gym In A Box or anything by Tony Little?

Hey, I just spent 25 cents on a Tony Little workout -- don't scare me!!!! LOL

Susan

bzar · 10-14-04, 06:41 PM

our DVD player is in the shop (again) and i've been resigned to using the beloved VHS! what a wonderful "problem" because now i've been revisiting my old workouts. did AeroJump the other day and what a great workout it was!

i also discovered that i don't have enough straight cardio in my collection, VHS especially.

so i happened to be at the Goodwill and found 2 workouts:

reebok Power blast
kari anderson's 2 the max

and i found an aerobic slide at another thrift store and slide video at the Goodwill.

so my cardio has been revitalized in various ways!

bzar · 10-14-04, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DawnP

I mean, who else would hold a step-touch or knee-up for THIRTY TWO counts? And still make it fun?

A bunch of Victoria Johnson DVDs showed up at Ross stores for $5.99 each...

i saw those too - are any of them worth getting? i have never done VJ before.

mizach · 10-14-04, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rivercat

up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down, up up, down down....

I am one of the biggest choreo-challenged klutzes out there and even I couldn't take this one!

ROFLMAO!

Clare* · 10-14-04, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Alta

Any suggestions for dull, non-killer, yet effective cardio?

Are you at all into step? (Sorry, I don't remember right now) I won't call Gilad's Step Aerobics really dull (I love the music and the end when all 3 sections are put together), but the steps are very easy, yet the actual workout can be a killer. It starts out very basic, and kind of slow, but really builds in intensity. Collage rates it basic in choregraphy but inter/advanced in intensity and I still agree after all these years of doing it. You know, the very fact that Collage is still selling this after 12 years, and it's still a favorite, should count for something.

Check out Collage for a preview.

(Once I learned the first section, which does kind of go on too long with teaching some of the basics, I just always kept my tape cued up to the start of the 2nd section. Doing the 2nd section, 3rd section, then the final when all 3 sections are put together makes for a nice intense 30 minute workout! )

Of course if you really want mind-numbing, I have some really old step tapes by Lynn Brick that you can have. Talk about up, up, down, down.

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10-14-04, 03:07 PM
Dawn3 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX	Callanetics can zone you out (and make the workout ineffective), but it's soooo boring.

10-14-04, 03:22 PM
DawnP VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: California	Victoria Johnsons's Power Step Training I mean, who else would hold a step-touch or knee-up for THIRTY TWO counts? And still make it fun? A bunch of Victoria Johnson DVDs showed up at Ross stores for $5.99 each... __________________ Dawn P.

10-14-04, 04:28 PM
Debbie S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I've done a few mind numbing workouts in the past, but for the life of me, I can't remember a single one. They must have been very mind numbing. __________________ Laughter is the best medicine. Have you had your daily dose? Walking is Nature's Prozac! Don't let anyone judge you! It's your workout. Sylwia Don't Compare Yourself to somebody else. BE YOUR BEST! Chalene Johnson A Spark of Hope In memory of: Michael Sparkman October 11th, 2001-October 21st, 2008 Hope Fimiani August 26th, 2006-October 13th, 2008

10-14-04, 04:56 PM
Joe Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN	Gym In A Box or anything by Tony Little?

10-14-04, 06:41 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	our DVD player is in the shop (again) and i've been resigned to using the beloved VHS! what a wonderful "problem" because now i've been revisiting my old workouts. did AeroJump the other day and what a great workout it was! i also discovered that i don't have enough straight cardio in my collection, VHS especially. so i happened to be at the Goodwill and found 2 workouts: reebok Power blast kari anderson's 2 the max and i found an aerobic slide at another thrift store and slide video at the Goodwill. so my cardio has been revitalized in various ways!