Whatever Happened to FUN Workouts?

mmis29 · 01-16-13, 10:27 PM

I started X Train and while I really like many of the workouts, I feel like I'm getting burned out on "serious" already! I've been mixing in Turbo kick and fire dvds to satisfy my need for fun factor in my workouts instead of following the rotation.

I'm a big fan of the strength work in the series, but I am having a hard time with the cardio because it's all so similar. There are no combos. Just tabatas, blasts, drills, whatever you want to call them. I really miss fun workouts.

Any suggestions for workouts that just have that fun factor, that special something that makes them workouts you find yourself smiling doing them despite how hard you're working? I would love any recommendations! Thanks

Elise7 · 01-16-13, 10:48 PM

Imax 3 - tough, tons of variety, FUN!!

kitty12 · 01-16-13, 11:03 PM

Beachbody Les Mills Combat - I'm having a lot of fun!

mmis29 · 01-17-13, 05:27 PM

I love Imax 3, some of Cathe's best work right there, IMO! I'm kind of bummed that Cathe has totally shifted from fun, combo type workouts to pretty much all drills all the time. After working a long day, coming home and taking care of everyone else, I love a good fun workout to burn off some stress and put a smile on my face.

I haven't looked into Les Mils combat, probably because I have so many kickboxing-ish dvds (mainly Turbo Kick/Fire). but its definitely worth looking into.

Thanks for the suggestions ladies!

DEEDEE · 01-17-13, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mmis29

I started X Train and while I really like many of the workouts, I feel like I'm getting burned out on "serious" already! I've been mixing in Turbo kick and fire dvds to satisfy my need for fun factor in my workouts instead of following the rotation.

I'm a big fan of the strength work in the series, but I am having a hard time with the cardio because it's all so similar. There are no combos. Just tabatas, blasts, drills, whatever you want to call them. I really miss fun workouts.

Any suggestions for workouts that just have that fun factor, that special something that makes them workouts you find yourself smiling doing them despite how hard you're working? I would love any recommendations! Thanks

I was just thinking the exact same thing. Most workouts today seem to be about going extreme all the time. I'm been going back to some of my older workouts to use with my TT workouts to put a little fun back into working out.

DHKWriter · 01-17-13, 05:56 PM

When mass market workouts became about the best results in the shortest time, fun went out the window.

Donna

mle777 · 01-17-13, 06:14 PM

Buti

Jennifer R · 01-17-13, 08:10 PM

All the best to those of you who love Buti, it is absolutely not my cup of tea.

However, I'm looking forward to Christi T's new dance workout to be delivered this month!

furmomof6 · 01-17-13, 08:12 PM

Do you like step? I used to love, love, love Cathe's Rhythmic Step! I definitely considered that one fun!

NRGWoman · 01-17-13, 09:00 PM

When I need a workout that is high in fun I pull out Shaun T's Rockin' Body. It is about the funniest thing I have ever seen. It is a fitness/workout "concert" with screaming fans and everything. I am so busy laughing at the workout that I never realize I am working out

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01-16-13, 10:27 PM
mmis29 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MA	Whatever Happened to FUN Workouts? I started X Train and while I really like many of the workouts, I feel like I'm getting burned out on "serious" already! I've been mixing in Turbo kick and fire dvds to satisfy my need for fun factor in my workouts instead of following the rotation. I'm a big fan of the strength work in the series, but I am having a hard time with the cardio because it's all so similar. There are no combos. Just tabatas, blasts, drills, whatever you want to call them. I really miss fun workouts. Any suggestions for workouts that just have that fun factor, that special something that makes them workouts you find yourself smiling doing them despite how hard you're working? I would love any recommendations! Thanks __________________ Marianne

01-16-13, 10:48 PM
Elise7 Join Date: Jan 2011	Imax 3 - tough, tons of variety, FUN!!

01-16-13, 11:03 PM
kitty12 Join Date: Jan 2010	Beachbody Les Mills Combat - I'm having a lot of fun!

01-17-13, 05:27 PM
mmis29 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MA	I love Imax 3, some of Cathe's best work right there, IMO! I'm kind of bummed that Cathe has totally shifted from fun, combo type workouts to pretty much all drills all the time. After working a long day, coming home and taking care of everyone else, I love a good fun workout to burn off some stress and put a smile on my face. I haven't looked into Les Mils combat, probably because I have so many kickboxing-ish dvds (mainly Turbo Kick/Fire). but its definitely worth looking into. Thanks for the suggestions ladies! __________________ Marianne

01-17-13, 05:56 PM
DHKWriter VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Western New York	When mass market workouts became about the best results in the shortest time, fun went out the window. Donna __________________ my work: donnahoke.com

01-17-13, 06:14 PM
mle777 Join Date: Dec 2004	Buti __________________ Emily 3x Tough Mudder

01-17-13, 08:10 PM
Jennifer R VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sonoma County, CA	All the best to those of you who love Buti, it is absolutely not my cup of tea. However, I'm looking forward to Christi T's new dance workout to be delivered this month! __________________ Jennifer R Dancin' in Paradise "I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused"--Elvis Costello

01-17-13, 08:12 PM
furmomof6 Join Date: Jun 2009	Do you like step? I used to love, love, love Cathe's Rhythmic Step! I definitely considered that one fun! __________________ Christine My shop wordforthesoulart.etsy.com "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come" (1 Timothy 4:8)

01-17-13, 09:00 PM
NRGWoman Join Date: Feb 2012	When I need a workout that is high in fun I pull out Shaun T's Rockin' Body. It is about the funniest thing I have ever seen. It is a fitness/workout "concert" with screaming fans and everything. I am so busy laughing at the workout that I never realize I am working out