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Fun cardio?
Okay, I am in desperate need of some fun cardio suggestions…anyone??
I love dancing and I usually go to dance classes but its out of the question for me the next couple of weeks because I’ve nooo money. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif
I pole every other day, and I dance a lot around it and that makes me work up a sweat, but I need something more. I kind of want a cardio routine, with no weights etc, to do on my non poling days…but it needs to actually be fun, or I won’t do it. I won’t go running. I just won’t. I know it’s not realistic. I can’t go swimming because I’m not a good swimmer and the nearest pool is miles away or gym…as once again…too expensive.I don’t mind forking out for a dvd…but theyre usually so boring I just get bored to death and give up. Dancing is probably the only exercise I seem to be able to be motivated in, because it keeps me excited.
I also need something that will get me properly warmed up for my daily stretching sessions…I don’t seem to properly warm up without a rigorous cardio session of at least 30 mins.
So ideally I’m looking for purely cardio based workouts that are fun and exciting and rigorous and will keep me motivated and are structured and routine based (so I don’t just end up getting distracted and doing something else, like I can do if I’m just improvising moves) is about 30mins-1hr long and can be done daily for little or no money. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Too much to ask? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_razz.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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I have several of the Biggest Loser DVD’s they are challenging and fun
I also use Daily Dozen by Denise Austin it has a 12 minute routine for every day of the week which you can mix and match https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif -
Exercise TV
There are a TON of free workouts plus you can download some of the videos for $1.99.
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Thanks for that link chemgoddess.. I found some dancey type workouts that would do great for a 20 min warm up.. even if it is extremely corny https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Start hooping!! Its great for cardio, and you can make your own.
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Oh that sounds fun.. How do you make your own?
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Thanks for the link chemgoddess, theres so much on there! I’m definitely thinking of taking up hooping veena, looks like so much fun…only tiny problem might be the space issue…
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It’s not something you can do in your own living room, but I’ve been going to a Zumba class for a few weeks now and I LOVE it. If there is a class offered near you, check it out. I guess each instructor can tailor their classes however they see fit, and the lady who runs my class is way more high energy than some others I’ve seen. It’s a dance/cardio class, mixing salsa, hip hop, indian style dance moves, and many others. Sometimes I can’t figure out whether my brain tires out first or my legs! It’s also a great way to brush up on some dance moves that come in so handy in floor work on the pole! Check it out!
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I just took my first Zumba class last week. A place in town offers $5 drop in classes. Had a BLAST!!
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I bought the Zumba DVDs!!! They’re expensive though so I dont think its an option for you halfjack! That link looks good though!!!
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I know what you mean. Zumba is a lot of fun but tends to add up around where I’m from. I’ve been playing with the idea of purchasing a dvd from freshshapes.net. It’s very similar to Zumba.
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Hey HOOPERS! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif I have been wanting to start hooping and finally found a websight where I can get an adult hoop!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif The sight is hoopnotica. Is there anything I should know before I buy one? I am thinking about the starter kit w some dvds. Also are there any other good sights you could recommend for hoops and dvds??? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif Please share any info or advice! THanks!!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_queen.gif
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I just received my hoopnotica hoop a few days ago, its the travel hoop. I have to say I prefer my homemade hoops. My hoopnotica hoop is warped and it huge!! LOL I know its easier to hoop with a larger size but this is BIG. It will be fun to take with though. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif I ended up making two new hoops myself too.
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Hooping seems like great fun. How would I make my own?
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HOOPS!! Yay!!
you can go to Hoopnotica for the travel hoops or the regular types that are one big circle with no connectors(it arrives coiled up and you then un-coil it) Hoopnotica has very pretty hoops,
or try "Hoop City" it’s a forum much like SV!!! They have lessons, tutorials, forums and vids of members; plus links to make/buy hoopsa good supplier of custom hoops you can try is Pixie Hoops…..mainly ship to canada and U.S
I love my hoops, I hoop every day as cardio and warm up for the pole
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Hi halfjack,
I really like ellen barretts studio dvds. She does a fusion flow method which draws from ballet, and uses standing pilates. Its cardio and toning but light toning that you can do daily. My favorites are fat burning fusion, fusion flow, and the yogini. You can bUy used copies on amazon for not to much.also, you can watch clips from her workouts at http://www.collagevideo.com -
Well I do something less complicated – I inline skate https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif Any other form of cardio bores me to tears and I can’t run because of knee injuries. Last summer I just took out the skates and skated 3-4 miles every day, it’s so much fun! Guess it’s the speed and the change of scenery. You can skate together with friends too for more entertainment https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Skating slimmed me down radically and gave me a lovely bum and defined calves. If you live in a residential area with lots of smooth concrete it would defo be worth investing into a pair of decent inline skates. You can also use them instead of your car or your bike, I often skate over to my friends or to work https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I started a cardio kickboxing class yesterday and I’m having a blast!!
its a fun & challenging workout, we use boxing dummies at the studio, but you don’t even need that or boxing bags if you wanna do it at home you can just punch into pillows or something https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif you’ll just have to make sure you’re using proper technique for safety & injury prevention.
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I started stepping on my mini stepper during my favorite show. Okay so not "fun" persay but I tell myself the only way I can watch my shows are if I work out and stretch while I watch them. This has been pretty effective and I actually look forward to my stepper now!
I also hoop and I adore it. I like that I can pick up a hoop and just waiste hoop if I want to, and talk to my bf…I don;t have to go anywhere to do it, like up to the pole room, the studio, etc. It’s great for the summer too!
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After reading about how some of you have found hooping to be a fun and effective workout, I decided to buy a hoop and try it. I bought the 43" brat hoop and the two beginner dvds off hoopnotica. I can wait for them to arrive! I’ll let you know how it goes. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Kristin -
I must agree with Veena on making your own hoop. I bought a travel hoop from Hoopnotica and it was useless after taking it apart and putting it back together 3 times. Pieces started to come loose and the hoop would wobble too much. I also bought a regular hoop from them and it was awesome for about a month. Now, it keeps coming apart at the connector. I mean, I’m just learning so I dropped both of the quite a bit, but still…I made my own and haven’t had any problems just yet.
Best site for making your own hoop is http://www.jasonunbound.com/hoops.html. The 160 psi 3/4" tubing is awesome and just like the Hoopnotica hoops, but hard to find. I ordered mine online from Lowe’s and then picked it up from the closest store. I got my tape from http://www.identi-tape.com/hooptape.html. It was annoying to tape the hoop at first, but then it starts to become really fun!
Hooping is awesome and I use it as a warm-up every time before I pole. Plus, I’ll always just come home and randomly pick it up just for a second and then end up hooping for at least 20 – 30 minutes. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif It’s the most motivating cardio I’ve found so far!
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