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Old 06-02-22, 02:07 PM  
psupam
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Fusion Workouts

I have limited experience with fusion workouts, but as I have been buying Jessica Smith workouts I have done several. I especially like her emphasis on balance as I am older. However, I'm never sure how to "count" these workouts. I usually think in terms of cardio and strength. I also have trouble fitting them in since since I am so busy trying to get the cardio and strength in. How do the rest of you use them?
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Old 06-02-22, 02:38 PM  
prettyinpink
 
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I think of them as cardio, light to moderate depending on the workout, with the added benefits of balance and movement variety.

Some fusion is higher intensity, though, like Dream Body.
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Old 06-02-22, 04:08 PM  
bfit
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
I agree with "light cardio". Sometimes I do one of these after some other cardio like a walk or a swim because it provides some stretching and toning too. They are also good if you are coming back from an illness or injury.
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Old 06-04-22, 10:00 AM  
Dancing Queen
 
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I count fusion workouts by Jessica and Ellen as strength workouts because they typically have a lot of lower body strengthening (plies, chairs, and other types of squats), core strengthening (either standing or on the mat), and balance work (which strengthens feet / ankles / lower legs and is often combined with glute strengthening). Many also include upper body strengthening (with or without weights).

Fusion workouts may have a slight cardio effect, but I consider that secondary to the strength component.

I agree with bfit that fusion workouts are good for recovering from injury - I tweaked my left knee several months ago and have been doing fusion workouts for strength training since traditional lunges were causing me pain. I am ready to introduce more traditional strength workouts back into my routine, but fusion workouts provided a gentle way for me to maintain my baseline while letting my knee heal.
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