Dr. Sears PACE workouts

Sara1000 · 10-19-17, 06:47 AM

Has anyone consistently used these? I had them once but decided to follow the principles but do my own cardio. The idea is to go all out for 4 minutes, then pause and let you HR come down to (I think) 10 points above your starting HR. Do this 3 times and your done. This is supposed to give greater benefits than longersteady state cardio, both in heart health and weight loss.

Just wondering if anyone has done his program with enough consistency to see results. I have done it off and on for several years and have kept my weight down while improving stamina, but can't say for sure it is because of the PACE method.

blueskies · 10-19-17, 08:15 AM

Hi Sara,

I did one round of PACE Express five years ago, and started a second round, but unfortunately had to stop because my body was showing signs of some overuse issues (possibly due to the high impact during the "all out" phases?).

The results I had at the time were promising, and the program is designed well. For stamina and heart health, I think the theory behind Dr. Sears' approach is sound and worth a try. For weight loss, whether you include a formal exercise plan or not, your diet is key. I don't believe the PACE exercise program in and of itself necessarily helps in the weight loss department.

Since then, though, I've reached and maintained a weight loss and body fat percentage with a much less demanding workout schedule and doable eating plan. At this phase in my life, I'll take it!

Sara1000 · 10-19-17, 09:19 AM

Thanks for this insight!

Patti S. · 10-19-17, 06:31 PM

Yes, they are my go-to cardio workouts. However, I can't do them as instructed (6x/week).....too much impact. But they are great for short cardio, they get the job done.

Vintage VFer · 10-20-17, 11:31 AM

Link please. I'm not familiar with this.

Patti S. · 10-20-17, 11:54 AM

http://www.paceexpress.com/

Doesn't look like you can get the dvds on Amazon anymore for less than $100.

Lucky Star · 10-20-17, 05:57 PM

Better prices on eBay. I bought one there recently for $29 delivered.

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10-19-17, 06:47 AM
Sara1000 Join Date: Sep 2008	Dr. Sears PACE workouts Has anyone consistently used these? I had them once but decided to follow the principles but do my own cardio. The idea is to go all out for 4 minutes, then pause and let you HR come down to (I think) 10 points above your starting HR. Do this 3 times and your done. This is supposed to give greater benefits than longersteady state cardio, both in heart health and weight loss. Just wondering if anyone has done his program with enough consistency to see results. I have done it off and on for several years and have kept my weight down while improving stamina, but can't say for sure it is because of the PACE method.

10-19-17, 08:15 AM
blueskies Join Date: Dec 2002	Hi Sara, I did one round of PACE Express five years ago, and started a second round, but unfortunately had to stop because my body was showing signs of some overuse issues (possibly due to the high impact during the "all out" phases?). The results I had at the time were promising, and the program is designed well. For stamina and heart health, I think the theory behind Dr. Sears' approach is sound and worth a try. For weight loss, whether you include a formal exercise plan or not, your diet is key. I don't believe the PACE exercise program in and of itself necessarily helps in the weight loss department. Since then, though, I've reached and maintained a weight loss and body fat percentage with a much less demanding workout schedule and doable eating plan. At this phase in my life, I'll take it! __________________ Rebecca PACE Express rotation: completed 11/14/12 Life is a wonderful thing even with the difficulties that are sprinkled in. ~little bird from VF I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. ~Jimmy Dean

10-19-17, 09:19 AM
Sara1000 Join Date: Sep 2008	Thanks for this insight!

10-19-17, 06:31 PM
Patti S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orange County, CA	Yes, they are my go-to cardio workouts. However, I can't do them as instructed (6x/week).....too much impact. But they are great for short cardio, they get the job done. __________________ "We are so fortunate we get to exercise" - Erin O' Brien

10-20-17, 11:31 AM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Link please. I'm not familiar with this. __________________ Goal:250 / Done101 POSTURE CHECK!

10-20-17, 11:54 AM
Patti S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orange County, CA	http://www.paceexpress.com/ Doesn't look like you can get the dvds on Amazon anymore for less than $100. __________________ "We are so fortunate we get to exercise" - Erin O' Brien

10-20-17, 05:57 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Better prices on eBay. I bought one there recently for $29 delivered. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien