6(4/2)for6 DVD challenge

TeaBea

Terri - You are going to love Hip Hop Abs!!! I have to get more!

I did the Turbo Jam Cardio Party 2, which I have not done in a while. Now I remember why. The workout starts out good, but then fizzles. It's either she was taking it easy or she couldn't think of combos that really got you going. Strange. I think it is the only workout in the collection that I don't like so much. It does have some good sections so I do it once in a while, but I feel I need to add another workout of some kind later.

Let me know how you like Punch, Kick, Jam. I believe this one is around 50 min.

Hi Ladies,

The only Trubo Jam I tried was Cardio Party 2. After 15 minutes, I decided it was not for me. I've been thinking I was too hasty in my decision to trade it. What do you ladies think a good TJ starter is for someone who has no rhythm & slow feet?

mspix

UPDATE:

Monday: TJ Punch, Kick, Jam
Tuesday: EDIT: Kids sleeping in my workout space, so went for a 4.5 mile run instead!
Wednesday: Something on Netflix
Thursday: TBD
Friday: TBD
Saturday: Run Day
Sunday: Off

Hi Ladies,

The only Trubo Jam I tried was Cardio Party 2. After 15 minutes, I decided it was not for me. I've been thinking I was too hasty in my decision to trade it. What do you ladies think a good TJ starter is for someone who has no rhythm & slow feet?

Hi! I have not tried Cardio Party 2, but from every review I have read it is not the best of the collection.

When I started TJ, I took classes at the local Y. It was tough, and I almost gave up because I could not keep up. But, truly, after about 2 weeks of determination, it started to get easier. Now I love it, can't do without it!
If you can get your hands on a copy of the 'Learn and Burn', which is part of the original Turbo Jam set (I picked up my copy on Amazon for under $20) It can really help you learn the moves, at a slower pace and with more explanation.

If you are interested, I am not keeping my copy of 'Piloxing' as it does not move at a fast enough pace for me (not to imply that it is not a good workout, it is) I would be happy to send it to you if you want to give it a try. There is not as much 'dancy' in it, much more emphasis on the Pilates part of the blend. You can look at a clip here:
http://www.collagevideo.com/searchresults.aspx?type=all&search=piloxing

TeaBea

Hi Terri - I'll have to look for the TJ Learn and Burn.



Walking Cardio Shape-Up Max mini review

Chris Freytag
Circuit (walking / strength intervals)
Equipment: 3-8 LB dumbbells (mat for ab work)

This DVD by ExerciseTV has 2 walking style circuit workouts. I did Walk & Sculpt (40 min) using 5 pound dumbbells. The workout consists of cardio/ weights/ cardio/ weights and finally a (too) short stretch section. The walking portion used a good variety of moves and both strength portions were total body. One of my favorites. Mostly low impact - intermediate. As with most (all?) ExerciseTV DVDs – the production is no frills (premixes or music only).

mspix

Bea, another suggestion for a good kickboxing workout would be the 10 Minute Solution: Kickboxing Bootcamp. No dancing at all, but a great instructional workout!

http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/10-minute-solution-kickbox-bootcamp-7486


I ended up running again today, instead of doing a dvd. We have company for an extended period, so my workout time/space is very limited. The good news is that I busted the 3 mile barrier and think I will enter my first 5k!

Also have Hip Hop Abs on its way, really looking forward to this one! I am on the look out for a good Tai Chi and/or Yoga dvd as well as something for some strength training.

fitnfun1

Okay, I'm back in after vacation and a few days of being under the weather. Speaking of weather it is pouring here right now!

Here is what I will be doing for the rest of the week 5:

Sunday - Goddess Kettle Bell workout - create your own - Warmup/Lower/Cardio/Upper/Cool Down
Great workout!

Monday - Day off

Tuesday - Cardio Flex (band workout)
Wednesday - Hip Hop Total Body Workout
Thursday - Kettlenetics 40 min
Friday - Turbo Jam Cardio Remix
Saturday - Hip Hop Abs Cardio Groove

I hope you will post your workouts for the week so we can catch up!

fitnfun1

Also have Hip Hop Abs on its way, really looking forward to this one! I am on the look out for a good Tai Chi and/or Yoga dvd as well as something for some strength training.

Yay! I think you are going to love it! I found Fat Burning Cardio Toning by the Firm which is a fast paced band workout. It actually is pretty good! I'm starting to like the workouts that combine cardio/toning at the same time. Kettlenetics is good too.

TeaBea

Listing my workouts up front has been a good exercise for me. It makes me use different DVDs .

Mon: Rock’n Tone 1 mile / Burn Fat Fast (toning)
Tue: Punch Up Your Walk (add 1 mile at lunch) - Leslie Sansone
Wed: Walking Cardio Shape-Up - Chris Freytag
Thu: Fat Burning Yoga (add 1 mile at lunch) - Sara Ivanhoe
Fri: Walk & Stretch - Kathy Smith
Sat: Bootcamp Walk - Leslie Sansone
Sun: tba

Last night's BURN FAT FAST - Denise Austin was kind of a dud. I did the strength training "pre-mix" it was OK, I liked the compound moves (upper/lower body combinations).

The problem - the warm-up was really lacking cueing wise (common complaint with Denise) ..... This lack of cueing will probably kill any chance of my being able to get thru the cardio "pre-mix" for this workout.

mspix

Also have Hip Hop Abs on its way, really looking forward to this one! I am on the look out for a good Tai Chi and/or Yoga dvd as well as something for some strength training.

Yay! I think you are going to love it! I found Fat Burning Cardio Toning by the Firm which is a fast paced band workout. It actually is pretty good! I'm starting to like the workouts that combine cardio/toning at the same time. Kettlenetics is good too.

I am a fan of the two-for-one, lol, so any workout where I can double up on the return on time investment is a winner for me! I will look into the Firm, I like band workouts!

mspix

Week 5: This is Turbo week!

Monday: Turbo Sculpt-40 minute toning w/5 lb weights. I like this workout and will probably do it at least once a week. Con: No cardio so will have to squeeze that in. I added a 60 minute walk in the evening.

Tuesday: Turbo Jam: Punch, Kick, Jam. 50 minutes of Turbo goodness!

Wednesday: Run Day

Thursday: 20 minute Turbo Jam Workout + Ab Jam

Friday: Turbo Cardio Party 1 (this is a challenge as my DVD freezes, but I love this workout!)

Saturday: Run Day

Sunday: off

fitnfun1

Hi Terri and TeaBea,

I had a bad week last week. That cold would not go away. I actually did a few workouts, but by the end of the week I didn't so much. I do feel better now. Here is my week schedule:

Sunday - Hike
Monday - Off
Tuesday - Kettlenetics 40 minutes - this workout is tough to get through. I did it!
Wednesday - Turbo Jam 20 (short on time)
Thursday - Turbo 3T
Friday - Hip Hop Abs Cardio 30 min.
Saturday - Bike ride or Dance Party
Sunday - Something outside

I hope you are both doing well.

TeaBea - Are you liking your workouts?
Terri - did you get your Hip Hop Abs yet?

mspix

Terri - did you get your Hip Hop Abs yet?

Hi! Glad you are feeling better. I had a freak cold, myself, that took some of the wind out of my workout sails at the beginning of last week. I am all better now!

I changed my mind on HHA for now, because I love Turbo Jam SO much, I decided to bump up to the next level and will be ordering Turbo Fire the first part of Sept. I most likely will add HHA at some point, though.

This week:

Sunday: Off
Monday: Turbo Jam, Punch, Kick, Jam
Tuesday: Turbo Sculpt
Wednesday: Run day (turned into run/walk)
Thursday: 20 minute Turbo + 20 min of 10 min solution Tone Trouble Zones (this is a band workout)
Friday: Turbo Jam, PKJ
Saturday/Sunday: Camping with hopefully a bit of hiking

mspix

Hey, a friend has a copy of Hip Hop Abs! Guess who gets to borrow it? :bigsmile:
For the week of 08/29-09/03:

Monday: 20 min Turbo Jam
Tuesday: Hip Hop Abs
Wednesday: Run Day
Thursday: TJ Punch/Kick/Jam
Friday: Hip Hop Abs
Sat-Mon: Last big campout of the year :sad: There will most likely be some hiking, softball and the ever popular tackle volleyball!

fitnfun1

Well yay to the HHA!!! Let me know what you think. I hope you have a good time camping. I'm going to be at a country club. My fiance's parents have a place in Wyoming. I'll be doing tennis, hikes and workouts at their gym. I might get a massage too!

I have been really bad at logging in lately. I'm still doing my thing, but I don't know why I'm not so motivated to log in. Perhaps it is the fact that despite all the hard work, nothing has changed. I said I wasn't going to weigh myself, and I haven't, but my clothes are still the same too. It is a little disappointing when nothing changes after working out and keeping track of calories religiously.

So far turning 40 has not been such a picnic for me.

I'll keep going though. I have been rowing and doing kettlebell workouts. I will post my Tue-Sat Week when I get back. I think I'm going to need to go harder core for the rest of the year to finally get something to happen. If nothing still doesn't budge, I guess I will see the doc at the end of the year. I feel fine otherwise though.

fitnfun1

I think this thread has been 6 weeks. I'm wondering if we need to renew our challenge or try a new thread topic? I don't really know how to change the name.

Anyway, I am trying a 6 days per week with 40 min cardio/20min. ST per day to see how this works for me. It seems like I get the best results when I do cardio and ST on the same day instead of just one or the other. I'm still looking out for workouts that do both.

Today I did the Total Body Hip Hop Abs workout. I tried it with bands instead of weights and it definitely made some of the moves more challenging. Ow! Great workout with head to toe action! Shaun T makes it fun since he is a goof ball.

This week, I'm going to do:

Monday: Fat Burning Cardio Toning and some hiking
Tuesday: Kettlenetics 40 minutes with some extra ST in the day
Wednesday: TJ Cardio Party remix with weighted gloves and a Body Electric ST workout
Thursday: Dance Party and TJ Booty Sculpt and abs
Friday or Saturday: Bike ride and 10 minute Target Solutions (band work)

I'm also going to attempt to end the day with 20 minutes of Yoga or stretching of some kind. I'm feeling a little wound up muscle wise these days.

What are your plans for the week?

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend too!

mspix

I am up for a new challenge, if you are! I am thinking of getting a hula hoop and a jump rope, lol, just for fun

Good idea on increasing ST, I need to do that, as well. The TJ workouts are amazing for reshaping and toning, but every birthday I have seems to create a more stubborn 'jiggle in my wiggle'.

I haven't been able to actually try HHA, but am hoping that I will finally get it in this week! Jeeze, it has been a PITA trying to get to this workout, lol!

Yoga to end the day is a great idea, one I have made noises about, but so far have not done. My issues with Yoga DVD's, are that a lot of the poses are challenging to watch on screen and maintain properly. Do you have any recommendations?

My plans for the week:

Monday: Run day
Tuesday: HHA or TJ
Wednesday: Turbo Sculpt or 10 min solution w/band
Thursday: TJ
Friday: HHA
Saturday: Run day

Have a great week!

fitnfun1

Let's move it to another thread to get more people. What challenge do you want to do before we create the new thread?

Today I did the Cardio/Buns&Thighs/Legs of Shape's Toning - Bikini Ready All Year Round. This is a great workout! I think I found it at one of those discount department stores for $3. Money well spent! The cardio is a quick 20-30 min (lost track of the time) and it really made me sweat. The toning/strength training puts a great deal of focus on each area. Each section (didn't do abs and upper) is around 15 min. You get a great hour workout out of this one!

Can you tell I liked it? :bigsmile:

fitnfun1

Did you finally try HHA?

mspix

Let's move it to another thread to get more people. What challenge do you want to do before we create the new thread?

Today I did the Cardio/Buns&Thighs/Legs of Shape's Toning - Bikini Ready All Year Round. This is a great workout! I think I found it at one of those discount department stores for $3. Money well spent! The cardio is a quick 20-30 min (lost track of the time) and it really made me sweat. The toning/strength training puts a great deal of focus on each area. Each section (didn't do abs and upper) is around 15 min. You get a great hour workout out of this one!

Can you tell I liked it? :bigsmile:

I am open to suggestion on the challenge-how do you feel about hula hooping? LOL! I am going to pick one up this weekend. It is a really fun way to work the waist and burn calories.

Sounds like a great workout! I love a workout that give me a big return on investment.

I have done HHA a couple of times. And it was hysterical, lol. I plan on rotating it in periodically, it is definitely challenging in a fun way! I like to add the 6 minute routine in at the end of other workouts.

fitnfun1

I'm not sure what the challenge should be. All I know is I saw a show about celebrities that are 40+ in great shape. If they can do, why not me. I'm still struggling to get the weight off.

What about a 30 day challenge of something. Can you tell I don't have an idea yet?