Has anyone tried DDP yoga

Vailara

I bought the programme for the exercise, not the diet, so it's frustrating that most the booklet that comes with it seems to be about the diet! But then there's not much to say about the exercise, other than do it . He does claim the diet is essential, but I don't see how it can be. It wouldn't be easy for me to stick to, so I've chosen to stick with what I've been doing diet-wise. I still like the exercise on its own, and although most of the booklet is about diet, all the rest (the DVDs and the wallchart) are about the exercise.

I don't know how conducive it is to weight loss (compared to other yoga or other exercise), but then I don't think I've found any exercise which is particularly conducive. It does feel like you're doing something, particularly on the harder routines. It probably does burn a few more calories than yoga I've done before, but I don't feel that it's a LOT of calories, so if I'm logging, I just log it as yoga. It does seem to be good for strength, flexibility and balance. I actually like DDP as a presenter: I wasn't sure if I would because he comes across as having a bit of a macho approach, but the DVDs aren't like that - you feel he's enouraging you rather than haranguing you!

I bought the whole package when it was on offer, and I'm glad I did. I think the first pack on its own wouldn't have been enough. I like the variety of challenge of being able to add in the harder routines. I can't do the extreme routine yet, but I like having the DVD for something to aim for! As exercise DVDs go this is pretty expensive (in my opinion), but I have used it more than any other DVD I've bought.

Left4Good

I have done it. It's not hard but it can be very repetitive, and Diamond Dallas Page is pretty talkative haha but it's not bad, i have lost some weight with it.

navydoc1986

I was injured while in the Navy. I am now out on disability. The 2 years after my injury, I went from 190 to 256. I couldn't believe what I had done to myself. I saw the Arthur video on Facebook and then DDP on Shark Tank. I finally told myself "no more excuses". I ordered the DVDs and haven't looked back. I started DDP YOGA and MN on May 1 2014 and as of today (June 8) I have lost 17 pounds and 4 inches off of my stomach.

jenifr818

I liked it. It gets a little repetitive and boring after a bit, but then you move on to another disc or section and it gets better. I didn't bother with the diet plan. You can take away my cheese and chocolate over my dead body, Mr. DDP

Mikeysmama1012

My husband and I just started doing these workouts and following the nutrition plan and I've already lost 5 lbs in less than a week. It works.

criticaltodd

I'm about a week and a half into the program. I like it. I do wish there were less talky versions of the routines. For those that have them: are the audio files just rips from the videos or are they different?

I still have trouble engaging everything all the time but, I hope, I'll get better and it will come more naturally as I go on. Because of that, I do have trouble at times keeping my heart rate in the zone.

I'm considering taking a couple of beginner yoga classes just to get more comfortable with the individual poses so that I can concentrate more on engagement.

cantfail

I posted this the other day. Great comparison between DDP Yoga and traditional yoga. I love DDP yoga and have seen big improvements in strength and flexibility in a relatively short period of time.

http://youtu.be/SU5YJYag_2M

Vailara

Thanks for the video link!

bioya40

For those that have ordered the heart rate monitor when ordering the DVDs, is it a decent monitor or am I better off buying one somewhere else? There is a special on now for $20 off the monitor when ordering DVDs so it is $49.99.

Thanks

SaltNBurnBoys

Bumping so I can check this out in more detail when I get home from work.

roxywho42

I JUST finished my first workout with it and I think I might be in love already.

FitterStrongerHappier

I was injured while in the Navy. I am now out on disability. The 2 years after my injury, I went from 190 to 256. I couldn't believe what I had done to myself. I saw the Arthur video on Facebook and then DDP on Shark Tank. I finally told myself "no more excuses". I ordered the DVDs and haven't looked back. I started DDP YOGA and MN on May 1 2014 and as of today (June 8) I have lost 17 pounds and 4 inches off of my stomach.

are you doing the diet too - or just yoga and eating healthier in general?

nursecat1

You are right. I tried one Yoga class last year---super boring. Then the granddaughter wanted to go to a class and invited me. We worked so hard and could only manage 40 mins. We were sweating like crazy!! It was fun.

navydoc1986

I am just trying to eat healthier. Better foods, MFP.com, Blending (I don't juice because the extra fiber actually helps me) and yoga. I also try to go for walks a few days per week.

Squdge

Quick question

I had a hip operation approx 1 yer ago and knee operations 5 years ago. i tried ths today as everything I read says it is low impact on the joints but I can't even do the modified versions of the routines.


Any advice from anyone? The standing poses are great - get my heart rate up and stuff but anything kneeling or lying down is agony - an more that 50%!

If anyone has experienced this or has ideas please let me know as I was hoping this would be the one for me!

Squdge

Bump

heintzecolin

I slipped discs in my back and was pretty much crippled for a couple of months. Since weights and running weren't an option, I decided to try DDP.

Within a couple of weeks I had no pain. None. Zero. I lost all of the weight I had accumulated lying on the couch in a morphine-induced haze, and kept all my original muscle tone (I was a weight lifter before the accident). So yeah, it's pretty legit.

Un1qu3

Glad I found this thread. I have tried Yoga at the local YMCA several times and enjoyed the moves but it drove me CRAZY that we spent more time lying on our backs breathing slowly then anything else.

Please tell me half the DVD isn't just telling me to breath. I have very limited time with working full time and taking care of my 2 kids as soon as I get home. I'll be lucky if I get a whole hour to work out a day and I don't want to spend half that breathing.


edit: Just watched the review that cantfail posted the link to, and there is a lot of over your head moves she is doing. Are there a lot of these in DDP? Just wondering as I don't have any ceilings in my home where I could do that. Being 6'4 with long arms isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Thanks,
Mike

Vailara

There isn't very much at all of lying on your back and being told how to breathe. You do get told when to breathe in and out at certain points, but you are usually moving between positions, not lying down. There is usually some lying down stretches at the ends of the workouts, and perhaps Red Hot Core has a bit more floor work too (but is quite active). The workouts are also usually less than an hour - I think most are 20 - 35 minutes - so easier to fit in than some!

There a couple of moves that involve standing tall with your arms above your head. Maybe you could modify those if you don't have room? It might be worth asking on the DDP yoga forums.

SRMcEvoy

A year of DDP Yoga everyday and recording everything I eat using the MFP app. http://bit.ly/1YearDDPYoga

kribboy21

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and words! Very helpful and I commend you all for trying and doing! I would love to try this but the price is a bit steep for my pockets. Hopefully next year around income tax time I will be a proud owner of the DDP dvds. Best of luck to you all and keep it up!

Evgfab

DDP yoga is an amazing workout routine! Guys, if you want to bring you life to a new level, this is the way to go. The reason I started doing DDP yoga was my knee problem that stems from my early childhood. I was expecting a lot form the workout but I couldn't even dreamed of what receive from the workout. This routine keeps improving my life every day. I am on week 12 now. I have soooooo much energy. It's unbelievable! I feel just amazing, my body is so fit and toned as never before, I am so positive! I am so glad that I committed to the training! I share my full experience with my thoughts and feelings here http://www.fabulous-woman.com/blog/workout-routine.aspx. I posted few pictures as well. The DDP yoga really works. After sharing my experience with the best friend, she committed to it too and can’t thank me enough for getting her addicted to the training. Try it, it definitely worth it.

beardedwarriortx

2, 2 ,2 time world champ! BAMMM! The diamond cutter!~

Miss_1999

Quick question

I had a hip operation approx 1 yer ago and knee operations 5 years ago. i tried ths today as everything I read says it is low impact on the joints but I can't even do the modified versions of the routines.


Any advice from anyone? The standing poses are great - get my heart rate up and stuff but anything kneeling or lying down is agony - an more that 50%!

If anyone has experienced this or has ideas please let me know as I was hoping this would be the one for me!

I'll be honest with you, I don't know anything about the DDP yoga. I love yoga, myself, so I was checking this thread out for new ideas! But if this particular style of yoga is too high impact or you're finding it's painful on your joints even with the modifications, there are other types of yoga that you may want to look into. The type of yoga classes I take are alignment based. We have a rotation of 15 different classes so it keeps up interest and helps specific targets and needs. We have people of ages, shapes, sizes, and health conditions in our classes. When I began nearly 5 years ago, I had severe back pain. My pelvic bone did not go back into place correctly after I gave birth to my daughter, and for lack of a better term I was "crooked". I was in constant pain. Sitting and standing BOTH hurt. I had been doing physical therapy religiously, and seeing no results. After starting yoga, within three months, my pain was beginning to fade, and what physical therapy couldn't do, yoga had done. It helped aid in my weight loss, as in the rotation of classes, we do have some that are more aerobic in nature such as Sun Salutations and Strength, (I always have a love hate relationship with those classes *LOL*). Then, there are are plenty of low impact classes such as head to toe, and twists. If you're finding that this type of yoga at this time is too much, maybe start off with a lower impact, or more gentle form and work your way up. There's all kinds out there! Best wishes!

Kittybill1983

I saw an older post here a while ago that referred to a yoga series that was running on PBS as one time. The instructor helped olympic athletes etc with fitness yoga and also back pain relief. I can't remember the instructor name who has her own web site and sellls DVD. Can't find on Youtube or PBS site. Can anyone help?

ExcelDave

Just bought DDP Yoga and started today. I have recurring back strains, sit at a desk, and am not getting any younger. This looks like a good workout, compared to many "more relaxing" programs. A bit easier than some of the more intense home workout programs I've done (and hope to continue when I can).