Re: Sunday - Charlene P - It Figures

[Guest guest]

What a cool find / trade, Donna!  Are there old  commercials or anything on there too? 

 

Hi Everyone,I decided to go w/ Charlene Prickett's It Figures Episodes for this week - my mornings will be hectic with having to leave the house about an hour earlier each day (so much for spring break, but my DD did really want to attend this nature camp for a week!)

Anyway, today I did 2 episodes from Season 18, I believe. I recently got a few of these in a trade on VHS. We actually still have two VHS players in the house...so...VHS still works around here.From what I understand the programs alternate low impact, strength, step, low impact, strength, step, etc.

So, today I did Episode # 1 - low impact. Charlene reminds me a bit of in that her low impact workouts generally use the same movements, just strung together differently - so grapevines, big knees, skater moves, etc. These are all filmed

outdoors in the Rocky Mtns so the setting is nice even if the music is bland. Charlene is always chatty but she always talks about interesting stuff - mostly health and fitness research. I followed that up with Episode #2 - which was strength - she hit a little of everything - legs, abs, upper body (biceps, triceps, chest and shoulders). She uses basic exercises - so nothing fancy. You can generally go heavier w/ Charlene's workouts b/c she does not do a lot of reps - usually 10. Oh, there was also some nice ab/core work in this episode. I think core work is Charlene's strength. The only downside to these workouts are the commercial breaks. What Charlene has done, is during the " break " she has you continue doing what you were doing while she interviews a guest or speaks on a health/fitness topic. It isn't bad, but I feel it does break the flow a bit. All in all, I did get a nice hour long well-rounded workout this morning. I did add some stretching on

my own.Tomorrow will be Episode # 3 - step! Hope everyone has a good Sunday. We plan to keep it low key today - church, maybe a trip to the library....Take care!Donna

[Guest guest]

Hi Donna, Charlene's It Figures episodes were the mainstay of my exercise program for several years.  I will enjoy the ones filmed outside - Season 17 & 18, I believe.  Can you imagine doing 18 years of fitness videos for TV?  I can't!

 This past week I started Jillian's Body Revolution, which I really like, so far, despite Jillian's potty mouth. Because of my neck problems in 2010 and my shoulder problems in 2011, I've really not done a lot of strength work, and I've recently realized just how weak I've become.  I don't want to be one of those little old ladies who falls and can't get up!  Strength and balance are so important, and so far, the Jillian workouts are fitting the bill.  I love circuit workouts, anyway.  I will probably not be able to get any further than the Phase 2 workouts, but you never know.

 It will be low key around here too today.  I've already been to church and the grocery store.  I'll spend the afternoon putting mulch in my flowerbeds, doing laundry and preparing for Bible Study Fellowship next week.

 Have a good one! Carol

Hi Everyone,I decided to go w/ Charlene Prickett's It Figures Episodes for this week - my mornings will be hectic with having to leave the house about an hour earlier each day (so much for spring break, but my DD did really want to attend this nature camp for a week!)

Anyway, today I did 2 episodes from Season 18, I believe. I recently got a few of these in a trade on VHS. We actually still have two VHS players in the house...so...VHS still works around here.From what I understand the programs alternate low impact, strength, step, low impact, strength, step, etc.

So, today I did Episode # 1 - low impact. Charlene reminds me a bit of in that her low impact workouts generally use the same movements, just strung together differently - so grapevines, big knees, skater moves, etc. These are all filmed

outdoors in the Rocky Mtns so the setting is nice even if the music is bland. Charlene is always chatty but she always talks about interesting stuff - mostly health and fitness research. I followed that up with Episode #2 - which was strength - she hit a little of everything - legs, abs, upper body (biceps, triceps, chest and shoulders). She uses basic exercises - so nothing fancy. You can generally go heavier w/ Charlene's workouts b/c she does not do a lot of reps - usually 10. Oh, there was also some nice ab/core work in this episode. I think core work is Charlene's strength. The only downside to these workouts are the commercial breaks. What Charlene has done, is during the " break " she has you continue doing what you were doing while she interviews a guest or speaks on a health/fitness topic. It isn't bad, but I feel it does break the flow a bit. All in all, I did get a nice hour long well-rounded workout this morning. I did add some stretching on

my own.Tomorrow will be Episode # 3 - step! Hope everyone has a good Sunday. We plan to keep it low key today - church, maybe a trip to the library....Take care!Donna

[Guest guest]

great to hear you like body revolution.. I am thinking once done with jackie and xfactor rotation.. I may pick it upjudy To: exercisevideos Sent: Sunday, April 1, 2012 1:00 PM Subject: Re: Sunday - Charlene P - It Figures

Hi Donna, Charlene's It Figures episodes were the mainstay of my exercise program for several years. I will enjoy the ones filmed outside - Season 17 & 18, I believe. Can you imagine doing 18 years of fitness videos for TV? I can't!

This past week I started Jillian's Body Revolution, which I really like, so far, despite Jillian's potty mouth. Because of my neck problems in 2010 and my shoulder problems in 2011, I've really not done a lot of strength work, and I've recently realized just how weak I've become. I don't want to be one of those little old ladies who falls and can't get up! Strength and balance are so important, and so far, the Jillian workouts are fitting the bill. I love circuit workouts, anyway. I will probably not be able to get any further than the Phase 2 workouts, but you never know.

It will be low key around here too today. I've already been to church and the grocery store. I'll spend the afternoon putting mulch in my flowerbeds, doing laundry and preparing for Bible Study Fellowship next week.

Have a good one! Carol

Hi Everyone,I decided to go w/ Charlene Prickett's It Figures Episodes for this week - my mornings will be hectic with having to leave the house about an hour earlier each day (so much for spring break, but my DD did really want to attend this nature camp for a week!)

Anyway, today I did 2 episodes from Season 18, I believe. I recently got a few of these in a trade on VHS. We actually still have two VHS players in the house...so...VHS still works around here.From what I understand the programs alternate low impact, strength, step, low impact, strength, step, etc.

So, today I did Episode # 1 - low impact. Charlene reminds me a bit of in that her low impact workouts generally use the same movements, just strung together differently - so grapevines, big knees, skater moves, etc. These are all filmed

outdoors in the Rocky Mtns so the setting is nice even if the music is bland. Charlene is always chatty but she always talks about interesting stuff - mostly health and fitness research. I followed that up with Episode #2 - which was strength - she hit a little of everything - legs, abs, upper body (biceps, triceps, chest and shoulders). She uses basic exercises - so nothing fancy. You can generally go heavier w/ Charlene's workouts b/c she does not do a lot of reps - usually 10. Oh, there was also some nice ab/core work in this episode. I think core work is Charlene's strength. The only downside to these workouts are the commercial breaks. What Charlene has done, is during the "break" she has you continue doing what you were doing while she interviews a guest or speaks on a health/fitness topic. It isn't bad, but I feel it does break the flow a bit. All in all, I did get a nice hour long well-rounded workout this morning. I did add some stretching on

my own.Tomorrow will be Episode # 3 - step! Hope everyone has a good Sunday. We plan to keep it low key today - church, maybe a trip to the library....Take care!Donna

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol!I'm thinking I may go on w/ these episodes even after this week is over b/c I did enjoy today's workout very much. I figure I can double up or do one plus something else when I have more time.

When I was sick last month I watched the infomercial for Jillian's workouts - they actually do look good and I did enjoy some of Jillian's workouts - 30 Day Shred, Boost Metabolism, etc. I get a little turned off by her attitude, but I think her workoouts are good.

Ok - better run, DD really wants to go to the library!!Donna

Hi Everyone,I decided to go w/ Charlene Prickett's It Figures Episodes for this week - my mornings will be hectic with having to leave the house about an hour earlier each day (so much for spring break, but my DD did really want to attend this nature camp for a week!)Anyway, today I did 2 episodes from Season 18, I believe. I recently got a few of these in a trade on VHS. We actually still have two VHS players in the house...so...VHS still works around here.From what I understand the programs alternate low impact, strength, step, low impact, strength, step, etc.So, today I did Episode # 1 - low impact. Charlene reminds me a bit of in that her low impact workouts generally use the same movements, just strung together differently - so grapevines, big knees, skater moves, etc. These are all filmed outdoors in the Rocky Mtns so the setting is nice even if the music is bland. Charlene is always chatty but she always

talks about interesting stuff - mostly health and fitness research. I followed that up with Episode #2 - which was strength - she hit a little of everything - legs, abs, upper body (biceps, triceps, chest and shoulders). She uses basic exercises - so nothing fancy. You can generally go heavier w/ Charlene's workouts b/c she does not do a lot of reps - usually 10. Oh, there was also some nice ab/core work in this episode. I think core work is Charlene's strength. The only downside to these workouts are the commercial breaks. What Charlene has done, is during the "break" she has you continue doing what you were doing while she interviews a guest or speaks on a health/fitness topic. It isn't bad, but I feel it does break the flow a bit. All in all, I did get a nice hour long well-rounded workout this morning. I did add some stretching on my own.Tomorrow will be Episode # 3 - step! Hope everyone has a good Sunday. We plan to keep it low key

today - church, maybe a trip to the library....Take care!Donna

[Guest guest]

Hi!No, they edited out the commercials and just had Charlene either speaking on a health/fitness topic or interviewing someone. It was a good find - I know the DVD version is pretty expensive.

Charlene is one of my fitness heros. I wish she still put out new workouts. I was kinda hoping her daughter, Xanna, who has a fitness background, would do so - there were a couple that featured a mother/daughter team approach.

Take care!Donna

Hi Everyone,I decided to go w/ Charlene Prickett's It Figures Episodes for this week - my mornings will be hectic with having to leave the house about an hour earlier each day (so much for spring break, but my DD did really want to attend this nature camp for a week!)Anyway, today I did 2 episodes from Season 18, I believe. I recently got a few of these in a trade on VHS. We actually still have two VHS players in the house...so...VHS still works around here.From what I understand the programs alternate low impact, strength, step, low impact, strength, step, etc.So, today I did Episode # 1 - low impact. Charlene reminds me a bit of in that her low impact workouts generally use the same movements, just strung together differently - so grapevines, big knees, skater moves, etc. These are all filmed outdoors in the Rocky Mtns so the setting is nice even if the music is bland. Charlene is always chatty but she always

talks about interesting stuff - mostly health and fitness research. I followed that up with Episode #2 - which was strength - she hit a little of everything - legs, abs, upper body (biceps, triceps, chest and shoulders). She uses basic exercises - so nothing fancy. You can generally go heavier w/ Charlene's workouts b/c she does not do a lot of reps - usually 10. Oh, there was also some nice ab/core work in this episode. I think core work is Charlene's strength. The only downside to these workouts are the commercial breaks. What Charlene has done, is during the "break" she has you continue doing what you were doing while she interviews a guest or speaks on a health/fitness topic. It isn't bad, but I feel it does break the flow a bit. All in all, I did get a nice hour long well-rounded workout this morning. I did add some stretching on my own.Tomorrow will be Episode # 3 - step! Hope everyone has a good Sunday. We plan to keep it low key

today - church, maybe a trip to the library....Take care!Donna

[Guest guest]

And with a name like Xanna you KNOW she would get sales, at least initially!

 

Hi!No, they edited out the commercials and just had Charlene either speaking on a health/fitness topic or interviewing someone.  It was a good find - I know the DVD version is pretty expensive.

Charlene is one of my fitness heros.  I wish she still put out new workouts.  I was kinda hoping her daughter, Xanna, who has a fitness background, would do so - there were a couple that featured a mother/daughter team approach.

 

Take care!Donna

 

Hi Everyone,I decided to go w/ Charlene Prickett's It Figures Episodes for this week - my mornings will be hectic with having to leave the house about an hour earlier each day (so much for spring break, but my DD did really want to attend this nature camp for a week!)

Anyway, today I did 2 episodes from Season 18, I believe. I recently got a few of these in a trade on VHS. We actually still have two VHS players in the house...so...VHS still works around here.From what I understand the programs alternate low impact, strength, step, low impact, strength, step, etc.

So, today I did Episode # 1 - low impact. Charlene reminds me a bit of in that her low impact workouts generally use the same movements, just strung together differently - so grapevines, big knees, skater moves, etc. These are all filmed outdoors in the Rocky Mtns so the setting is nice even if the music is bland. Charlene is always chatty but she always

talks about interesting stuff - mostly health and fitness research. I followed that up with Episode #2 - which was strength - she hit a little of everything - legs, abs, upper body (biceps, triceps, chest and shoulders). She uses basic exercises - so nothing fancy. You can generally go heavier w/ Charlene's workouts b/c she does not do a lot of reps - usually 10. Oh, there was also some nice ab/core work in this episode. I think core work is Charlene's strength. The only downside to these workouts are the commercial breaks. What Charlene has done, is during the " break " she has you continue doing what you were doing while she interviews a guest or speaks on a health/fitness topic. It isn't bad, but I feel it does break the flow a bit. All in all, I did get a nice hour long well-rounded workout this morning. I did add some stretching on my own.

Tomorrow will be Episode # 3 - step! Hope everyone has a good Sunday. We plan to keep it low key

today - church, maybe a trip to the library....Take care!Donna

[Guest guest]

> Charlene is always chatty but she always talks about interesting

> stuff - mostly health and fitness research.

she talks constantly like leslie sansone does... but wow is

charlene ever interesting to listen to! unlike leslie :/ and

charlene doesnt say things repeatedly like 'walk walk walk'

(which really makes me cringe)

:*carolyn.