Should I keep these new BodyBar workouts???

christinan · 04-30-04, 11:00 AM

I just got 5 bodybar tapes from the site, one I bought and the other 4 were free due to a promotion ~ 2 free due to an error that they corrected and then sent me free ones. The tapes look ok, but I am wondering if they are really good and worth keeping. I thought I would ask you all which I should keep and which I should trade or give away ~~~

Sports Zone ~ Lashun Dale
Armed & Dangerous ~ Andrew Houle
Innovative Stretch ~ Claire Dunphy
Martial Arts Strength Training ~ Lisa Gaylord
Body Bar & Ball Basics ~ Mindy Mylrea ~ this is the one I purchased and will probably keep but still wondering what you all think

So, are they all good or some not? Thanks for your help in this....

Jane C · 04-30-04, 11:11 AM

I love Armed and Dangerous - its a great little 30 minute workout, and Andre's in rare form. Andre is in quasi retirement, and I miss him so much!

GymRatt · 04-30-04, 11:13 AM

Another vote for armed and dangerous...

I've only done it twice, but I liked it both times...

(Probably if I had it on DVD, I'd do it more, but alas, I traded it away, and I'm allergic to the VHS version still in my collection...)

GR

Helen S · 04-30-04, 12:23 PM

I think you should just try them out and see if you like them. This is some of my thoughts:

Sport Zone - I like the sport simulation segment. There are some interesting moves in that segment. But it's hard to determine what category this workout belongs in.

Armed & Dangerous - Andre is charming as usual. As with most bodybar workouts, I use a barbell, other dbs, etc. along with the bodybars to get a better workout. This workout is o.k. but not one of my favorite u.b. workouts.

Innovative Stretch - I like this workout. It has some nice stretches in it.

Martial Arts - This one works your shoulders the most. There's very little lower body work. It's fun to do punching moves while holding a mini bodybar. This is a workout that someone has to try in order to determine whether they like it or not.

Haven't tried Mindy's workout yet. I have it on DVD along with LaShaun's Equanimity. I do like Equanimity though. There are lots of interesting stability ball work in Equanimity.

Helen

shamrockquinn · 04-30-04, 05:09 PM

Four of the five you mentioned I have, but they're dust bunnies, so I can't comment intelligently. (I can comment vidiotically, however, and say sure! Keep 'em! Lots and lots of BodyBar vids will look nice on your shelf!

)

But anyway, I also like Andre's for an nice, lighter upper body workout with pretty much a zero dread factor. He's a true cutie - I wish he'd release more stuff, too.

Dabbadooey · 04-30-04, 05:29 PM

Another thumbs up for Andre. His sense of humor makes him sexy!!!

christinan · 04-30-04, 06:47 PM

Thanks everyone ~ the feedback is sooooooo appreciated. Sounds like Armed & Dangerous may be a keeper, and maybe Mindy as I like her anyways. As suggested I will definitely have to give the others a go. I do like stretching tapes and upper body work so those may be promising. I will also try the variations as suggested with the db, barbell, etc. with the body bars and weighted gloves, etc. I was hoping that some of you may like them so I'm glad to see that some are not bad ~~ thanks. Any other comments appreciated ~ I am loving the feedback and ideas or thoughts on these....

Maddie · 04-30-04, 08:07 PM

I ordered the Explode/Burn DVD and A&D was free with the order. I haven't tried either one yet though.

Madelyn

Celia M · 05-01-04, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jane C

I love Armed and Dangerous - its a great little 30 minute workout, and Andre's in rare form. Andre is in quasi retirement, and I miss him so much!

Ditto everything Jane said! It's not the toughest upper body workout I've got by any means, but it's one of the most fun.

horsemom2 · 05-01-04, 06:36 AM

If you decide to trade
Martial Arts Strength Training ~ Lisa Gaylord

please let me know!!!!!
I'll hopefully find something to trade for it

Barb S
who never even heard of that one!

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04-30-04, 11:00 AM
christinan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada	Should I keep these new BodyBar workouts??? I just got 5 bodybar tapes from the site, one I bought and the other 4 were free due to a promotion ~ 2 free due to an error that they corrected and then sent me free ones. The tapes look ok, but I am wondering if they are really good and worth keeping. I thought I would ask you all which I should keep and which I should trade or give away ~~~ Sports Zone ~ Lashun Dale Armed & Dangerous ~ Andrew Houle Innovative Stretch ~ Claire Dunphy Martial Arts Strength Training ~ Lisa Gaylord Body Bar & Ball Basics ~ Mindy Mylrea ~ this is the one I purchased and will probably keep but still wondering what you all think So, are they all good or some not? Thanks for your help in this.... __________________ ...Come to Me all ye who are weary & heavy-ladened and I will give you Rest... Matthew 11:28 / KJV ~ "The Holy Bible" *°~°~°~°* Tina *°~°~°~°*

04-30-04, 11:11 AM
Jane C VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ville de neige	I love Armed and Dangerous - its a great little 30 minute workout, and Andre's in rare form. Andre is in quasi retirement, and I miss him so much! __________________ Jane C. Come, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, idolator, worshipper of fire, come even though you have broken your vows a thousand times, Come, and come yet again. Ours is not a caravan of despair. Rumi

04-30-04, 11:13 AM
GymRatt VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In Search of DDR	Another vote for armed and dangerous... I've only done it twice, but I liked it both times... (Probably if I had it on DVD, I'd do it more, but alas, I traded it away, and I'm allergic to the VHS version still in my collection...) GR __________________ ~GymRatt~ *CURRENT ROTATION * GymRatt's TaeBo PLUS: AM/PM Bikini Bootcamp! (For fat loss and FUN - Click here! )

04-30-04, 12:23 PM
Helen S VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Utah	I think you should just try them out and see if you like them. This is some of my thoughts: Sport Zone - I like the sport simulation segment. There are some interesting moves in that segment. But it's hard to determine what category this workout belongs in. Armed & Dangerous - Andre is charming as usual. As with most bodybar workouts, I use a barbell, other dbs, etc. along with the bodybars to get a better workout. This workout is o.k. but not one of my favorite u.b. workouts. Innovative Stretch - I like this workout. It has some nice stretches in it. Martial Arts - This one works your shoulders the most. There's very little lower body work. It's fun to do punching moves while holding a mini bodybar. This is a workout that someone has to try in order to determine whether they like it or not. Haven't tried Mindy's workout yet. I have it on DVD along with LaShaun's Equanimity. I do like Equanimity though. There are lots of interesting stability ball work in Equanimity. Helen

04-30-04, 05:09 PM
shamrockquinn VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Suburban Philadelphia	Four of the five you mentioned I have, but they're dust bunnies, so I can't comment intelligently. (I can comment *vidiotically*, however, and say sure! Keep 'em! Lots and lots of BodyBar vids will look nice on your shelf! ) But anyway, I also like Andre's for an nice, lighter upper body workout with pretty much a zero dread factor. He's a true cutie - I wish he'd release more stuff, too. __________________ Joanne

04-30-04, 05:29 PM
Dabbadooey Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SC	Another thumbs up for Andre. His sense of humor makes him sexy!!!

04-30-04, 06:47 PM
christinan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada	Thanks everyone ~ the feedback is sooooooo appreciated. Sounds like Armed & Dangerous may be a keeper, and maybe Mindy as I like her anyways. As suggested I will definitely have to give the others a go. I do like stretching tapes and upper body work so those may be promising. I will also try the variations as suggested with the db, barbell, etc. with the body bars and weighted gloves, etc. I was hoping that some of you may like them so I'm glad to see that some are not bad ~~ thanks. Any other comments appreciated ~ I am loving the feedback and ideas or thoughts on these.... __________________ ...Come to Me all ye who are weary & heavy-ladened and I will give you Rest... Matthew 11:28 / KJV ~ "The Holy Bible" *°~°~°~°* Tina *°~°~°~°*

04-30-04, 08:07 PM
Maddie VF Supporter Join Date: May 2003 Location: NJ	Just got Armed & Dangerous the other day I ordered the Explode/Burn DVD and A&D was free with the order. I haven't tried either one yet though. Madelyn

05-01-04, 06:36 AM
horsemom2 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NJ	Martial Arts Strength Training ~ Lisa Gaylord If you decide to trade Martial Arts Strength Training ~ Lisa Gaylord please let me know!!!!! I'll hopefully find something to trade for it Barb S who never even heard of that one!