School's out...

[Laura S.]

I don't have kids, so I don't know how helpful this will be, but I do remember threads that might help. So...

You could do a variation of a Look Great in 8 rotation slotting in workout patterns that work for you - http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=210064

You could create a 20 to 30-minute workout rotation with specific instructors like Joanna did in these threads: Biggest Loser and Leslie Sansone

And, here is a thread on how to create your own rotation by Joanna

[buffmama]

To address the newer question:
If there are some 'fun' summer rotations you want to do, I'd focus on those. So leave the Firm and Joyce for the fall. I would alternate weeks of TIU and Blogilates. You'll get the best of both worlds without wanting to Joni-O either. I just alternated weeks of 2 monthly programs and probably enjoyed each more than if I hadn't. You could also focus on one month at a time but I think I would feel like I was doing 'more' [without actually doing more ] alternating. Let us know what you decide.

[horusosiris]

Originally Posted by Laura S.

I don't have kids, so I don't know how helpful this will be, but I do remember threads that might help. So...

You could do a variation of a Look Great in 8 rotation slotting in workout patterns that work for you - http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=210064

You could create a 20 to 30-minute workout rotation with specific instructors like Joanna did in these threads: Biggest Loser and Leslie Sansone

And, here is a thread on how to create your own rotation by Joanna

I recently completed a look great in eight rotation and it was great. I loved the versatility of the rotation by allowing you to plug in your own workouts. You can also do it for four weeks rather than eight weeks.

[MomOf2Gremlins]

Laura,
thanks so much for your input, including all the links! I really appreciate it!
I love the idea of the LGI8 as well as the generic rotation, using what I have/like! I'll have to look further into it!

Originally Posted by buffmama

To address the newer question:
If there are some 'fun' summer rotations you want to do, I'd focus on those. So leave the Firm and Joyce for the fall. I would alternate weeks of TIU and Blogilates. You'll get the best of both worlds without wanting to Joni-O either. I just alternated weeks of 2 monthly programs and probably enjoyed each more than if I hadn't. You could also focus on one month at a time but I think I would feel like I was doing 'more' [without actually doing more ] alternating. Let us know what you decide.

Love this idea as well, thanks buffmama!!!
Since I'm currently mostly interested in TIU & Blogilates, I think that's exactly what I'll do for the next weeks and see how it goes!

[Laura S.]

In the end, it's a matter of setting up a pattern of workouts and then matching the workouts you have that fit the pattern. It takes some time, but it's doable.

Good luck! I hope you can craft something that works for you this summer.

[MomOf2Gremlins]

Originally Posted by Laura S.

In the end, it's a matter of setting up a pattern of workouts and then matching the workouts you have that fit the pattern. It takes some time, but it's doable.

Good luck! I hope you can craft something that works for you this summer.

Very true! Maybe that way I'll finally get to rotate through all of my dvds eventually!