Absolutely killer floorwork routine!! - Page 2

kittybug · 12-02-22, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini2874

Kittybug- Ok, I'll try not too!!! haha Please check back in after you go through them and let me know a good one to get! Thank you!!

Absolutely!! Might take a few weeks as I'm rotating them with Callanetics and other stuff so I'm only doing about one per week. So far I really liked Sculpt and Burn Cardio Blast and the Blast Series one but I have more to work through! I'll update when I get there.

Gemini2874 · 12-02-22, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jane P.

I don't really do that type of exercise, but I have to admit that Mary Helen is elegance personified. Oh to be able to move like she can.

Yup. Prima ballerinas are born not made! The other 99.9% of us will never look or more like that even with daily professional training!!!! They are selected as prima ballerinas because they have "the look" as lots of dancers have the same high talent as they do. I hope that changes but I just saw an article a couple days ago about a top ballerina being body shamed by the NYC Ballet because she gained 10 pounds while injured. It didn't effect her ability or performance in any way. She wasn't just a good dancer but one of the best ever who has won a bunch of awards. Very sad and infuriating.

Gemini2874 · 12-02-22, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kittybug

Absolutely!! Might take a few weeks as I'm rotating them with Callanetics and other stuff so I'm only doing about one per week. So far I really liked Sculpt and Burn Cardio Blast and the Blast Series one but I have more to work through! I'll update when I get there.

Ok, thank you!!!! That's a great combination with Callanetics!!! Hmmmm.....I should try that!!

kittybug · 12-02-22, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini2874

Yup. Prima ballerinas are born not made! The other 99.9% of us will never look or more like that even with daily professional training!!!! They are selected as prima ballerinas because they have "the look" as lots of dancers have the same high talent as they do. I hope that changes but I just saw an article a couple days ago about a top ballerina being body shamed by the NYC Ballet because she gained 10 pounds while injured. It didn't effect her ability or performance in any way. She wasn't just a good dancer but one of the best ever who has won a bunch of awards. Very sad and infuriating.

Yep. I grew up in this world. I could tell horror stories.

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Originally Posted by Gemini2874

Ok, thank you!!!! That's a great combination with Callanetics!!! Hmmmm.....I should try that!!

It really is a good combo...but geez, the soreness, oh, the soreness!!

Gemini2874 · 12-02-22, 08:26 PM

Kittybug- Oh, bummer. I'm sorry you had to deal with all of that. Yes, I watched a special once about dancers and it was horrific. I saw a recent post about a new animated movie coming out that features a plus size dancer as a main character. They said they were overwhelmed by the positive and emotional responses by people wishing they had been able to see this type of character when they were a young dancer. link: http://www.cnn.com/2022/10/28/entert...e-wellness-cec

I bet you are very sore!!! But, it sounds like a nice blend! I LOVE Callan and I'm sure the ballet ones are somewhat relaxing though brutal!! Enjoy your rotation!!

Jane P. · 12-02-22, 09:19 PM

I just wanted to add that in August as the football season was getting underway, they showed on TV the Denver Broncos players lying on the field doing side leg lifts. So men do perform these exercises (and many others) to get in shape for the season.

Venus · 12-02-22, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Karla25

A Jessica Smith floor workout:

https://youtu.be/ukt7H3GTgIU

I did this one yesterday. Thank you for suggesting it!

Vintage VFer · 12-03-22, 02:47 PM

The FIRM: Volume 1 is seriously killer.

I've only done it once and the floorwork gave me a major flare up of my pelvic pain issues that lasted 6 months!

Never again!

JackieB · 12-03-22, 02:55 PM

I'd don't really like anything "killer" anymore. I do like to do Essentrics floorwork especially longer sequences from Class of 2012 or Stretch and Strength in Motion or something similar.

I also really like Ellen's Fusion Floor and she has a couple shorter floor workouts on her streaming site.

I used to do Kari A's "Center Floor". I think that was intense.

I don't like Jessica's Gentle Yoga Plus Pilates. It's too awkward or hard for me.

Gemini2874 · 12-03-22, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage VFer

The FIRM: Volume 1 is seriously killer.

I've only done it once and the floorwork gave me a major flare up of my pelvic pain issues that lasted 6 months!

Never again!

Yeah, I am in complete agreement!! I’m still sore!!

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12-02-22, 08:26 PM
Gemini2874 VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2021	Kittybug- Oh, bummer. I'm sorry you had to deal with all of that. Yes, I watched a special once about dancers and it was horrific. I saw a recent post about a new animated movie coming out that features a plus size dancer as a main character. They said they were overwhelmed by the positive and emotional responses by people wishing they had been able to see this type of character when they were a young dancer. link: http://www.cnn.com/2022/10/28/entert...e-wellness-cec I bet you are very sore!!! But, it sounds like a nice blend! I LOVE Callan and I'm sure the ballet ones are somewhat relaxing though brutal!! Enjoy your rotation!! Last edited by Gemini2874; 12-03-22 at 05:54 AM.

12-02-22, 09:19 PM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	Real men do leg lifts! I just wanted to add that in August as the football season was getting underway, they showed on TV the Denver Broncos players lying on the field doing side leg lifts. So men do perform these exercises (and many others) to get in shape for the season. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

12-03-22, 02:47 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	The FIRM: Volume 1 is seriously killer. I've only done it once and the floorwork gave me a major flare up of my pelvic pain issues that lasted 6 months! Never again! __________________ Goal:250 / Done:88 POSTURE CHECK!

12-03-22, 02:55 PM
JackieB VF Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota	I'd don't really like anything "killer" anymore. I do like to do Essentrics floorwork especially longer sequences from Class of 2012 or Stretch and Strength in Motion or something similar. I also really like Ellen's Fusion Floor and she has a couple shorter floor workouts on her streaming site. I used to do Kari A's "Center Floor". I think that was intense. I don't like Jessica's Gentle Yoga Plus Pilates. It's too awkward or hard for me. __________________ Jackie Certified Essentrics Instructor, Level 4---February 2017 Yoga Tune Up Roll Model Method Practitioner---December 2021 "Movement is a privilege. You don't have to exercise. You get to exercise. Visit a person whose mobility is severely limited, and you'll appreciate the distinction. Do what you can, count yourself lucky, heal yourself in the process." Essentrics Colorado