Re: Need advice on Advanced tapes.

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In a message dated 1/16/00 9:40:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, srferron@...

writes:

<< ,

AL4 rules! It's fun and challenging, yet doable. You sweat like

anything, but feel accomplished at the end. is fun, funny and

playful. AL2 is my second favorite...it's more challenging and fun,

but I have to take a brief break btwn the aerobic portion and the

floorwork (I hate floorwork!) I hear AL6 is outstanding too, but I

haven't gotten mine yet. >>

Thanks Alot!!!

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In a message dated 1/16/00 10:07:58 AM Eastern Standard Time,

Nesteabee@... writes:

<< Al4 gets my vote!! It is, as the young people say... OFF THE HOOK!!!

Jenni (sounding older than she actually is) >>

Thanks, so far everyone has voted for AL4, looks like that is going to be my

choice also.

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In a message dated 1/16/00 10:34:57 AM Eastern Standard Time,

Horsemom2@... writes:

<< Barb

who warns the Advanced are usually not as much fun cuz of their pace

>>

Barb, please explain what this means.

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In a message dated 01/16/2000 11:26:25 AM Eastern Standard Time,

cat77@... writes:

<< << Barb

who warns the Advanced are usually not as much fun cuz of their pace

>>

Barb, please explain what this means.

>>

If I did the Advanced tapes at the same intensity that I do the Basic,

it would poop me out for the rest of the day whereas the Basic ones recharge

my battery. It is cuz the Advanced tapes are twice as long and almost twice

as fast.

I have to do alot of decision making while doing an Advanced of how fast and

how many reps I want to do with each move whereas I just press Play with a

Basic and do it without having to make any decisions, focusing on my form,

full range of motion, and intensity instead of how I should modify it to pace

myself . When doing a Basic, I know I am going to finish and the time flies.

When doing an Advanced, I am a clock watcher and have several moments when I

wonder if I'll finish & then know it is time to slow it all down a notch or

two.

Barb

who figures it maybe my age and fitness level though I hear plenty of young

chicks struggling with Basic work-outs too

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In a message dated 1/16/00 9:39:15 AM Eastern Standard Time,

cat77@... writes:

<< Hi all, now I am going to ask for your favorite tapes, but this time on

advanced. I always do basic for lack of time, but decided I want to get one

advanced live so I can do it on days I have a little extra time. Now, I

want

to make sure I get a fun one that I will enjoy & want to do. So please help

by sending me your votes on your favorites! Thanks for the help!

, who does not just want to just buy any tape that she may not like!!

>>

,

I have a theory that the even numbered tapes are the best AL2,AL4 and AL6.

You really can't go wrong with those. Great music energy etc. Al2 is my

favorite and it does tend to appeal to a wide range oe people.

AL-to me this is STILL the hardest tape. At least the beggining is anyways.

But it's still a very good workout. Al3 is okay...but it usually takes me a

bit to get into it and it's the one that I'm most often checking the time

with.

AL5 I like, but it's all floor work and I need LOTS of aerobics to feel like

I accomplished something (even though I know thats not true). It has really

good music and energy though. I try to use it every week or two when I feel

like wither my floor work or my weight work has been lagging or I'm to tired

to do aerobis.

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,

My vote ends in a tie - AL4 or AL6. Can't go wrong with either tape or

maybe? BOTH. Have fun deciding! They both ROCK!

Hedy

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Re: Need advice on Advanced tapes.

> If I did the Advanced tapes at the same intensity that I do the Basic,

> it would poop me out for the rest of the day whereas the Basic ones

recharge

> my battery

,

I agree with Barb. The Advanced tapes are at a much faster pace than the

Basic tapes, so if you're not careful, sometimes you can lose focus on your

form, trying to keep up with the pace. Also, I really have to pay attention

to my heartrate when doing the Advanced because the pace is so much faster.

I alternate Advanced and Basic days. On the days I do Basic tapes, I do two

of them, so that I still get the hour workout, but I also get the slower

pace. There are still days when I have to pause the Advanced tapes and walk

it out. But with the Basic tapes, I can really concentrate on my form and I

can usually always work out at full intensity.

Just make sure that when you do the Advanced tapes, you still pay attention

to your form (even if that means slowing down and not keeping the same pace

as ). Also, don't be afraid to pause the tape and walk it out. The

Advanced tapes are great and lots of fun, you just have to be careful you

don't overdo it, at first!

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kellycat7-Love your new name! You cannot go wrong with either AL#4 or

AL#6.

AL#4 isn't as hard as AL#6.

I find that AL#4 is the only tape that I don't have slow my kicks

down, because does no double time kicking in this tape. You'll

be sweating like crazy by the end of the tape. AL#4 focus is on legs,

which is done standing up. Lots of fun music, fun moves and the

motivation factor is high. ,p>

AL#6 is another super tape, but the intensity is definitely harder. only does one set of double round house kicks. focuses on

ABS in this tape. Again, done standing up. You'll also the love the

music and moves in this tape. The motivation level is high and

drills you at the end. He teaches you the right way to punch and kick

as if you had to protect yourself.

To be honest, if you can afford two advance tapes, buy AL#4 and AL#6.

They will really compliment each other. Then wait for AL#8. LOLOL

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Sandy Fields wrote:

>

> > > Don't fear the unknown...take a plunge. You can modify the tape to

> > your level. Don't fear the unknown...take the plunge!

>

> So many of you have given this same advice. I'm going to try an advanced

> tape. I have Studio Advanced, and I may have won an ebay bid on AL1.

> Within the next couple of weeks I should have worked myself up to doing an

> advanced. I'll let you know how it goes.

>

> Sandy, all right! You'll be so proud of yourself when you actually try an

advance tape. I know I was. It's enpowering to try and do something you never

thought you could do before.

Elena

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Re: Need advice on Advanced tapes.

> So many of you have given this same advice. I'm going to try an advanced

> tape. I have Studio Advanced, and I may have won an ebay bid on AL1.

> Within the next couple of weeks I should have worked myself up to doing an

> advanced. I'll let you know how it goes.

Yay Sandy!

Keep us posted on how it goes! I'm sure you'll do fine with the Advanced.

Just take it at your own pace and take your time. Start off slow and just

keep slowly adding on and before you know it, you'll be able to do the whole

tape!

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>

> > Don't fear the unknown...take a plunge. You can modify the tape to

> > your level. Don't fear the unknown...take the plunge!

>

> So many of you have given this same advice. I'm going to try an

advanced

> tape. I have Studio Advanced, and I may have won an ebay bid on AL1.

> Within the next couple of weeks I should have worked myself up to

doing an

> advanced. I'll let you know how it goes.

>

>

> Sandy,

That's what the hubby and I did. We tried the SA several months ago

and our bodies just weren't ready for it, we put it on the shelf..and

then two weeks ago we got back at it. So it took us 10 months to work

up to it..but were not kids anymore. I think our schedule now might

be the advanced (SA and SL4) three times a week and a basic the fourth

day. We have noticed more toning even in the past two weeks of the

advanced..so it's working for us. Let us know how it works for you.

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So please help

> by sending me your votes on your favorites! Thanks for the help!

Hi ,

The first time I did AL2, I thought I was going to die. Now I love it.

My favorite (betwen (SA, AL1, AL2, AL3 and AL4) is definitely AL4!

good music, good moves, good flow, good combinations, not too hard, not

too easy. I've heard some wonderful reviews on AL6, but I haven't seen

it yet.

LV, who hopes buys a tape she loves

SSS