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Join Date: Nov 2001
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I always liked Kathy Smith’s Matrix walk. I found it entertaining. All her walks that I have tried have been different and fun.
KettleWorX Resistance was one I tried in recent times. I had the feeling this series was not well thought of generally but I didn’t mind the Resistance DVD. Despite some problems I managed to work around the uneven reps by starting the second set on the opposite side and ignoring the repeat statements. Ryan had so much charm, Irish Charm? I really liked his enthusiasm and most of the exercises. I could up the weight due to the pacing. It seemed the budget hampered the series mainly because of repeat segments and I think Ryan could have had much more to offer as an instructor. |
05-11-21, 05:27 PM | |
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Laura S, I hunted down a used copy of Twirl thanks to your comments and just did it for the first time. Your description is bang on - I couldn't have said it any better. This workout sure is a space hog, but I just loved spinning around my huge basement. Somehow I (almost) always ended up on the correct foot, thanks to Marcus' great cuing.
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05-12-21, 09:57 AM | |
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Some of the ones mentioned are things I have donated or sold, like Yogalosophy. I LOVE Yoga Booty Ballet but don't own it; I used to rent it from Netflix and now it's impossible to find.
I like Lisa Kay's FIRM Ab Sculpt. I can see where it would feel unchallenging, but it's good for a light day. In general, one category I really like that others don't seem to are the pink FIRMs (Gaiam era before the Wave system). I'm about to do Alison's Cardio Overdrive today, and it's a calorie torcher. I love all of Kelsie's kickboxing-based ones, and there are some real gems that are quite challenging. Part of the issue, I think, is that they feel frenetic compared to the classics and/or aren't challenging enough, but if you ramp up your weights, do them multiple times to get the moves down, and if you get lost just keep marching until you catch up, they're really quite fun. I appreciate that most of them don't require any equipment except for weights.
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05-12-21, 12:13 PM | |
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Donna, I am so sorry for your loss, hugs. Sending good vibes your way. // On a side note 97! Wow, he lived a long life. My dad died very young at 47.
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05-13-21, 12:57 PM | |
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Colorado Springs
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I love Precision Sculpting with Jennifer Kries. It shows upper body exercises with light weights Pilates style. The reviews were scathing because of such light weights, but I have learned enough about the Pilates technique to make the exercises effective, and it is now one of my favorite workouts.
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Plus they are unconventional tools. India still uses for strength training.. No flows, just moving them every day.. probably helps rotator cuff strength also. {person Bunnyhop person} [Anna]
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