- Link
to an article about Susan on the Sally's Place
Web site.
I find that Susan Powter's tapes are excellent for
encouraging modification and working within one's own
fitness level. I am also using "Energy Sprint"
by Karen Voight and use things that Susan Powter has
demonstrated in her videos to decrease the level of
intensity to a place where I can keep up without
hyperventilating. I had never really considered
modification as an option before buying "Lean,
Strong and Healthy", so I am quite thankful to see a
formerly unfit person producing exercise tapes. I know
she can go over the edge sometimes, but I really admire
Susan and am glad that she is out there. (And she only
uses " real people" in her videos - as she put
it "You won't find any leotard clad Stepford Wives
on my tapes...")
Linda Sharkey
She can be irritating, but she kind of grows on you. You
have to hand it to her, she is living proof it can be
done.
Michelle
Eyring
Very motivational. She doesn't make you feel stupid if
you can't do the move and encourages you to modify. Also
she doesn't yelp or tell you to smile (something I find
very annoying).
Sarah
Jackson
Her energy, enthusiasm and encouraging comments help me
to get back on the work out wagon every time I stray -
and there have been many strays!
Heidi Bussiere
I like Susan Powter because she's been there and knows
what it's like to be overweight and unfit (she used to
weigh 260!). As a result, she does her best to make her
videos simple to follow and not intimidating. She shows
modifications for everything and actively encourages
viewers to modify moves, and she keeps the choreography
simple. "All levels work together" in her
videos, which means some of the participants are modify
moves to make them easier, and some are modifying them to
make them more challenging. I definitely encourage
beginners to start with her videos!
Lisa Speckhardt
Well known from her infomerical and book, Stop the
Insanity, Susan is passionate about getting fitness
information to those who need it most. She emphasizes
form, resistance and control in her routines. She is a
great motivator and empathetic to the needs of those who
are unfit, overweight or have physical considerations.
Denise B
