Just began BSS3 Firm and my back is killing me!

gypsyqueen · 02-08-05, 04:03 PM

Anyone else have this experience I realized last night that it probably has something to do with those reverse crunches on the incline box? What do you think of that box? I have wood floors and it does move around a little. Also hate setting the thing up, the videos (so far) move so fast I barely have it set up before they are going into the next set. It's making me mad. Plus I don't really like step, with the exception of Firm, but their step wasn't so complicated in BSS2. Now its on an incline with more choreography! I can tell it's a good workout but I am cussing at the screen sometimes so far....

Also, the leg press with the abducting leg (oh and also bicep curl at the SAME TIME) isn't really working well with that box in the way!! HELLLLOOOO!!!

Any advice? Sorry if I come off harsh. Just a little frustrated. I was expecting more from this one...

janile · 02-08-05, 04:14 PM

I did the four week BSS3 rotation and I didn't do the step aerobics on an incline. There's no way that step aerobics at an incline makes sense for my body (5'3" with tight calves). I tried it once and didn't like the stress that the incline put on my achilles or how high I was forced to step at a fast pace. I did all of the step aerobics with the box flat and only inclined it when they did medium or slow paced lunges and such.

I didn't do the abs on the box either. Again, I tried it once and hated how it felt. I did all of the abs on the floor and put my hands, palms down, under my lower back for reverse curls, like i always do.

Just modify the moves you don't like. Nobody is going to hate you for it.

Sophia · 02-08-05, 04:17 PM

I don't have the Firm Box, I just use my Club Step.

However, I too don't care for the abs on an incline, so I tend to just do them on the floor. Hey, I'm still working my abs.

I've also started to set up my step/make-shift box on a yoga mat. That keeps it from sliding around.

Also, I just hit the pause button to set up. It's annoying because I HATE stopping my workouts, but I figure that it's only a little longer than if I were to actually be setting their Box up.

Hope this helps.

Carol K · 02-08-05, 04:37 PM

The first time I tried to do abs on that incline, I could tell I was going to hurt my back. I think this particular incline is just too steep for this purpose. I don't like it for cardio either.

bluecaffeine · 02-08-05, 04:41 PM

I just began my BSS3 and am hoping I can sell it or find the receipt to send it back to QVC.

I hate this box.

Good luck with yours though!

gypsyqueen · 02-08-05, 04:45 PM

Thanks! So I got my set from QVC not too many days ago. Are you saying these workouts are easy to modify with out the new step box? If they are then I would rather send my stuff back and buy the videos on their own....

Also, I saw someone here saying that the new BSS4 is going to have ANOTHER new step box? Is this true? and if so should I just wait to try that one? Geesh I can't even imagine them coming out with more boxes. They need to give it a rest already!

gypsyqueen · 02-08-05, 04:47 PM

OH! Also, I know they are saying on the videos that the new box at incline is great for having "perfect form" for lunges on the box, but I feel like they aren't working nearly as hard with the incline, anyone else?

Carol K · 02-08-05, 04:49 PM

Yes, supposedly there will be a new box with the BSS4. From the description people have provided, it doesn't sound like it will be any less steep. But it sounds like it will be much easier to adjust. That's what I hate the most about the BSS3 box.

val01 · 02-08-05, 06:03 PM

I returned mine about 3 weeks after getting it. It wasn't for me.

Valerie

bzar · 02-08-05, 07:02 PM

for those of you who love BSS3 - i apologize in advance, and am glad you like it.

i bought express cardio but was so disappointed. granted i don't have the official box and used my step co. step.

i didn't like looking sideways at stephanie. i still got a good workout, but i just thought the whole gimmick wasn't worth it.

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02-08-05, 04:03 PM
gypsyqueen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Everson, WA	Just began BSS3 Firm and my back is killing me! Anyone else have this experience I realized last night that it probably has something to do with those reverse crunches on the incline box? What do you think of that box? I have wood floors and it does move around a little. Also hate setting the thing up, the videos (so far) move so fast I barely have it set up before they are going into the next set. It's making me mad. Plus I don't really like step, with the exception of Firm, but their step wasn't so complicated in BSS2. Now its on an incline with more choreography! I can tell it's a good workout but I am cussing at the screen sometimes so far.... Also, the leg press with the abducting leg (oh and also bicep curl at the SAME TIME) isn't really working well with that box in the way!! HELLLLOOOO!!! Any advice? Sorry if I come off harsh. Just a little frustrated. I was expecting more from this one... __________________ You don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note." ~Doug Floyd

02-08-05, 04:14 PM
janile VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chicago, Illinois	I did the four week BSS3 rotation and I didn't do the step aerobics on an incline. There's no way that step aerobics at an incline makes sense for my body (5'3" with tight calves). I tried it once and didn't like the stress that the incline put on my achilles or how high I was forced to step at a fast pace. I did all of the step aerobics with the box flat and only inclined it when they did medium or slow paced lunges and such. I didn't do the abs on the box either. Again, I tried it once and hated how it felt. I did all of the abs on the floor and put my hands, palms down, under my lower back for reverse curls, like i always do. Just modify the moves you don't like. Nobody is going to hate you for it.

02-08-05, 04:17 PM
Sophia Join Date: Aug 2003	I don't have the Firm Box, I just use my Club Step. However, I too don't care for the abs on an incline, so I tend to just do them on the floor. Hey, I'm still working my abs. I've also started to set up my step/make-shift box on a yoga mat. That keeps it from sliding around. Also, I just hit the pause button to set up. It's annoying because I HATE stopping my workouts, but I figure that it's only a little longer than if I were to actually be setting their Box up. Hope this helps.

02-08-05, 04:37 PM
Carol K Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago, IL	The first time I tried to do abs on that incline, I could tell I was going to hurt my back. I think this particular incline is just too steep for this purpose. I don't like it for cardio either. __________________ Carol

02-08-05, 04:41 PM
bluecaffeine Join Date: Sep 2003	I just began my BSS3 and am hoping I can sell it or find the receipt to send it back to QVC. I hate this box. Good luck with yours though!

02-08-05, 04:45 PM
gypsyqueen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Everson, WA	Thanks! So I got my set from QVC not too many days ago. Are you saying these workouts are easy to modify with out the new step box? If they are then I would rather send my stuff back and buy the videos on their own.... Also, I saw someone here saying that the new BSS4 is going to have ANOTHER new step box? Is this true? and if so should I just wait to try that one? Geesh I can't even imagine them coming out with more boxes. They need to give it a rest already! __________________ You don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note." ~Doug Floyd

02-08-05, 04:47 PM
gypsyqueen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Everson, WA	OH! Also, I know they are saying on the videos that the new box at incline is great for having "perfect form" for lunges on the box, but I feel like they aren't working nearly as hard with the incline, anyone else? __________________ You don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note." ~Doug Floyd

02-08-05, 04:49 PM
Carol K Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago, IL	Yes, supposedly there will be a new box with the BSS4. From the description people have provided, it doesn't sound like it will be any less steep. But it sounds like it will be much easier to adjust. That's what I hate the most about the BSS3 box. __________________ Carol

02-08-05, 06:03 PM
val01 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia	Me too I returned mine about 3 weeks after getting it. It wasn't for me. Valerie

02-08-05, 07:02 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	for those of you who love BSS3 - i apologize in advance, and am glad you like it. i bought express cardio but was so disappointed. granted i don't have the official box and used my step co. step. i didn't like looking sideways at stephanie. i still got a good workout, but i just thought the whole gimmick wasn't worth it.