I just purchased this. Any women out there that can advise what intensity they use on level 1? Or what I should start on?
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start on level 30.see how you feel the next day.it should feel like you worked out yesterday.then level 30 on program 2.and then level 30 on program 3you will then understand how the different programs react with your muscles.i got to level 90 in two months with triceps and biceps tripled in size.i use it every day.malcolm
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Start low. Increase the intensity up until it is uncomfortable, but not painful. You should be able to increase intensity over time. You don't want inflamation, so take an anti inflamatory pill before starting a session.
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Do the real Insanity series. That's worth the $. This video is an added bonus video and the quality is terrible. I returned mine. I've been doing Insanity (the complete series) for 2 years and I love it. I do Gillian when I feel like I need to take it down a notch on some days. Insanity is Gillian multiplied and fast-fwd'd. I love both for a well-rounded workout.
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Hey man, I understand your sentiment completely. I have the same problem. Our of all her workouts, this is the one you'll havethe least problems with. There are only 2 cardio workouts that involve a lot of movement. This workout is prefect of you don't want to cause a disturbance. Just don't abruptly drop your heavy weights (but you shouldn't do that anyway). But seriously- don't worry about it. This is a perfect solution for your issue. (I'm also not paid to say any of this if anyone was wondering. I swear by this workout)
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Thanks Avid Reader... I think you just inspired my boyfriend to give your path a shot! I did P90 (the original) about 10 years ago and had great results, stopped somewhere and then no longer had a VHS player, etc. I've heard such great things about P90X and knew we weren't ready for it, but this way makes a lot of sense; wish they publicized it more on their own website!
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My hair is fine and more wavy than kinky. I use the Index 1. It is comparable to a mild/regular relaxer from other brands. If you would normally use a regular/super relaxer and have thicker hair, I would go for the Index 2.
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I have a 12,18, 24. I am male, almost 40. My main target when buying was for my shoulders. I love all of them! I use the 24 for my arms and shoulders, and it's a heavier 24 pounder that it sounds like! I can do lunges/squats with it as well. I also like my 18. It is almost the perfect all-around multi-use bar. Not too heavy, yet just stout enough to get toned-up nicely without hurting yourself! I like incorporating this bar into some sit-ups also. Great toning bar I like my 12 to take for a walk around the block and use it similar to an aerobic-class device. Great for sculpting arms, shoulders and abs as I walk the dog. For you, try something in the 16-20 pound range. You can always work your way up or down from there. Eventually you may have several as I do. I started at the 24, then got the 18, and then the 12. Remember the heavier you get, the fewer rep's you will feel like doing. So if you want the aerobic/cardio aspect of your exercising , you will feel like pumping out more rep's with a lighter bar
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If you haven't been doing any pilates, start with Level 1; when that gets easy, then switch to Level 2. I love Level 2 because it is an all over body workout and targets everything; don't like Level 3, not as extensive as Level 2.
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I personally have owned and tried Turbo Fire. I was not a fan. I have a friend who swears by it....I however was not a fan. She has done the Combat with me as well and loves. I think it depends on what kind of a fitness personality you have. I like the grittiness of the Combat over the choreography of the Turbo Fire. My opinion, if you haven't done Turbo Jam to understand her style and moves it is pretty hard to follow along. It would take several sessions to get the choreography down. However the Combat does break it up nicely. I break a sweat - a pretty good sweat I might add - everytime I do Combat. So to sum it up. I feel both are intense. I feel the choreographing for Turbo fire makes it "harder" to follow, but conditionally it is the same kind of workout. Hope this helps.
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Hi Carol, I left my Aeropilates machine for a awhile and when I returned, I used the Level I integrated cd a couple of time just to remember the moves. Then I returned to Level II, the core workouts are very difficult for me so I never proceeded past Level II. If you are in good shape then you can probably start at Level II, but I wouldn't push it if you haven't exercised in awhile. Good Luck. Maureen
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The higher the level you place the tension, the better pull and push the workout will be. I started on level 2 to getuse to the machine, and have upped it to now level 4. I feel the pull in my arms, legs, bottom,and alittle in my stomach. I feel the forward movement inmy arms and shoulders. I really feel this is a good workout. I go slow for awhile, then pick up the pace and then slow it down again- sorta like they do in cross training. I also move my hands holding the bar to gripping it over the bar and then switch to holding the bar gripping under. I hope this helped you decide. I love my workout. And its such a great price. The higher the level you place the tension, the better pull and push the workout will be. I started on level 2 to getuse to the machine, and have upped it to now level 4. I feel the pull in my arms, legs, bottom,and alittle in my stomach. I feel the forward movement inmy arms and shoulders. I really feel this is a good workout. I go slow for awhile, then pick up the pace and then slow it down again- sorta like they do in cross training. I also move my hands holding the bar to gripping it over the bar and then switch to holding the bar gripping under. I hope this helped you... » Read More The higher the level you place the tension, the better pull and push the workout will be. I started on level 2 to getuse to the machine, and have upped it to now level 4. I feel the pull in my arms, legs, bottom,and alittle in my stomach. I feel the forward movement inmy arms and shoulders. I really feel this is a good workout. I go slow for awhile, then pick up the pace and then slow it down again- sorta like they do in cross training. I also move my hands holding the bar to gripping it over the bar and then switch to holding the bar gripping under. I hope this helped you decide. I love my workout. And its such a great price. « Show Less
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On resistance level 1, there is no resistance. It is VERY easy to pedal. For a moderate workout I would suggest a level 6 resistance with 100+ rpm.
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I'd recommend doing Alpha and Beta first. I was in "decent" shape, (had given birth 6 months ago), I had not worked out in 2 years, and when I started with Alpha I struggled at the beginning. I did a lot of modifiers at the beginning but managed to complete the program, and improve my physical condition a 100%. I just finished Gamma but I don't think I could have started with Gamma.
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I have found this to be the case for me too. I have not been able to use the programs, other than the lowest setting. I also have strength in my legs. Otherwise I like the machine a lot. I do wish we could reduce the resistance to enjoy the workout programs. Maybe Xterra could answer this issue???
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Personally, I'd buy both! Even though you are already flexible, I think you'd probably get a lot out of her stretching techniques in the first DVD, and then take it to the next level in the second. IMO!
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Hi Carole, I also hadn't used my Pilates for several years. I took a chance and ordered the Stamina Level 2 Integrated DVD a few months back along with the Rebounder. (Unfortunately the Rebounder did not fit my Pilates and I had to send it back) I still remembered most of the workouts so the Level II was fine, I just slowed my workout down a bit until I was up to her speed. However, in order to get the full benefit of the workouts you must have the Rebounder...without the Rebounder the DVD doesn't have enough workouts to make it worthwhile. Hope this helps.
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Hello! I do not have this product myself, but I just finished watching some of the sample exercises. It seems that you would want to focus less on the cardio/dance section...maybe just once or twice a week for good measure, and pay more focus to the 'Bum Bum' workout, which is the the main butt sculpting section. I've been in and out of the gym for years and was an athlete all my life, so I know how most types of exercise work for the female body. For example, I've been doing some Tracy Anderson YouTube videos this past week. Although her goal is to get you to be the 'teeniest, tiniest' you, this is NOT my personal goal. I'm tall and thick, with a J-Lo type lower body. I simply wanted to lift my butt back up, give it a rounder, fuller appearance even, and do minimal toning to my thighs and arms. So instead of doing all of her exercises with speed and high reps and NO weight, I strap on ankle weights and do each move in a very controlled and slow manner, only doing about 15 reps of each exercise. This will lift and tone muscle rather that cause it become too compact. And in just a few days I started to noticed lift in my bum, toning on the sides of my legs, and better overall appearance. So I think if you stick to that type of agenda, being sure to really concentrate on the move, really engaging your glute muscles, and not doing everything too fast...and definitely minimizing your cardio, you will get the results you are after. I'm not a certified trainer, although I briefly studied sports med. in college, but I've been working for years on sculpting nice glutes and legs...so I know what works and what DOESN'T work for women. HTH!