IF I invested in the WAVE could I....

TinaT · 05-18-11, 11:32 AM

use it in place of the TransFIRMer? Or the Ramp? I don't have either of these items but have some of the TransFIRMer workouts coming my way any day. All I have is the Reebok Step and the purple/blue fanny lifter. If I'm able to find the WAVE at a great price wouldn't it be easy to use in place of these two pieces of equipment?

Has anyone tried TransFIRMer workouts with the WAVE? I'm also looking at some of Gin Millers Ramp workouts and thought it would be a great replacement for that as well.

What do ya'll think?

Lucky Star · 05-18-11, 11:39 AM

I think this step system would be great for you, if you could find it at a more reasonable price. It's compact and versatile.

TinaT · 05-18-11, 11:43 AM

Gin Miller site is packed full of infor on past workouts and equipment. I thought I'd see what a Ramp was going for and so far can't find them at Amazon. Gin's site states they were discontinued in 2006 and can only be found on the secondary market.

I know some of the exercises in the FIRMs require you lay on the incline but I can just lay flat for those moves. I like the butt and hammy area these items help hit.

sologirlie · 05-18-11, 11:55 AM

From what I heard, the new Reebok step that has an incline option is the perfect replacement for Gin's Ramp or Leslie's Walkblaster. I plan on getting it at some point even though I have the walkblaster...I just like all I've heard about it. I don't know that the wave would do much more for you as a step than any other step would...

Star

Lucky Star · 05-18-11, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sologirlie

From what I heard, the new Reebok step that has an incline option is the perfect replacement for Gin's Ramp or Leslie's Walkblaster. I plan on getting it at some point even though I have the walkblaster...

You do know that's what I linked to above, right?

Local Targets are still carrying it for $50 but they don't have it online now.

ebianco · 05-18-11, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinaT

use it in place of the TransFIRMer? Or the Ramp? I don't have either of these items but have some of the TransFIRMer workouts coming my way any day. All I have is the Reebok Step and the purple/blue fanny lifter. If I'm able to find the WAVE at a great price wouldn't it be easy to use in place of these two pieces of equipment?

Has anyone tried TransFIRMer workouts with the WAVE? I'm also looking at some of Gin Millers Ramp workouts and thought it would be a great replacement for that as well.

What do ya'll think?

I would not recommend using the Wave in place of the Transfirmer (I assume you just mean for step aerobic purposes and not for the tall box). I have the Wave but consider it too slippery to use as a step on the stable side - for the step aerobics portion of the Wave videos I think I'll sub the Transfirmer box. I love the unstable side though! I haven't tried the unstable side as a step yet (only for strength moves and "riding the wave"), but I think I'll opt for the Bosu...which I also have

TinaT · 05-18-11, 12:25 PM

I love my Reebok Step. It has had some much use of the years. It truly has paid for itself. I'm trying to figure a way to incline it without it moving . That would be my best option so I don't spend anymore money.

It defeats the purpose of finding workouts at Amazon for under $2.00 brand new!

I've even thought about using the incline for older FIRMs to mix it up a bit. Just did NSTA this morning and thought how fun it would be with some of the short box aerobics.

ETA: Thanks for the link Gina, it's looks great!

sologirlie · 05-18-11, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky Star

You do know that's what I linked to above, right?

Local Targets are still carrying it for $50 but they don't have it online now.

Oh...Sorry Gina, I totally missed your post!

I hope the fact that it's not online anymore doesn't mean it's going to be discontinued! I'm not ready for it yet, but it's on my wish list to buy in the near future.

Star

cherimac · 05-18-11, 01:34 PM

You couldn't do incline bench press, etc. on the Wave. But, you could do dips off of the top of it and lunges onto the top of it, just like you would with the TF in incline position. And, it works for step workouts too. With some tweaking it could work. Of course, I have both, and a Walkblaster, and still want the Reebok step.

So far I'm showing restraint.

Oh, and I do have a Fanny Lifter too.

Jane P. · 05-18-11, 02:12 PM

I do incline my Reebok step, but I put it up against the wall when I do it. You could also try some rubber matting under it to keep it from sliding. Sometimes I'm lazy and just do transfirmer workouts on a flat step. They seem to work just fine that way too.

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05-18-11, 11:32 AM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	IF I invested in the WAVE could I.... use it in place of the TransFIRMer? Or the Ramp? I don't have either of these items but have some of the TransFIRMer workouts coming my way any day. All I have is the Reebok Step and the purple/blue fanny lifter. If I'm able to find the WAVE at a great price wouldn't it be easy to use in place of these two pieces of equipment? Has anyone tried TransFIRMer workouts with the WAVE? I'm also looking at some of Gin Millers Ramp workouts and thought it would be a great replacement for that as well. What do ya'll think? __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple

05-18-11, 11:39 AM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	I think this step system would be great for you, if you could find it at a more reasonable price. It's compact and versatile. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

05-18-11, 11:43 AM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	Gin Miller site is packed full of infor on past workouts and equipment. I thought I'd see what a Ramp was going for and so far can't find them at Amazon. Gin's site states they were discontinued in 2006 and can only be found on the secondary market. I know some of the exercises in the FIRMs require you lay on the incline but I can just lay flat for those moves. I like the butt and hammy area these items help hit. __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple

05-18-11, 11:55 AM
sologirlie Join Date: Aug 2010	From what I heard, the new Reebok step that has an incline option is the perfect replacement for Gin's Ramp or Leslie's Walkblaster. I plan on getting it at some point even though I have the walkblaster...I just like all I've heard about it. I don't know that the wave would do much more for you as a step than any other step would... Star

05-18-11, 12:25 PM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	I love my Reebok Step. It has had some much use of the years. It truly has paid for itself. I'm trying to figure a way to incline it without it moving . That would be my best option so I don't spend anymore money. It defeats the purpose of finding workouts at Amazon for under $2.00 brand new! I've even thought about using the incline for older FIRMs to mix it up a bit. Just did NSTA this morning and thought how fun it would be with some of the short box aerobics. ETA: Thanks for the link Gina, it's looks great! __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple

05-18-11, 01:34 PM
cherimac Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Georgia	You couldn't do incline bench press, etc. on the Wave. But, you could do dips off of the top of it and lunges onto the top of it, just like you would with the TF in incline position. And, it works for step workouts too. With some tweaking it could work. Of course, I have both, and a Walkblaster, and still want the Reebok step. So far I'm showing restraint. Oh, and I do have a Fanny Lifter too. __________________ Cheri

05-18-11, 02:12 PM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	I do incline my Reebok step, but I put it up against the wall when I do it. You could also try some rubber matting under it to keep it from sliding. Sometimes I'm lazy and just do transfirmer workouts on a flat step. They seem to work just fine that way too. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy