Guest guest Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 When exercising I am a Billy Blanks FREAK! The kick boxing gave me a feeling of control over my own life which is something I never felt before. It also helped build up my confidence. I felt like I could handle anything the world threw at me and for the first time in my life I was walking around with my head held high. He does a couple stretches that I will one day master. Before I went off plan and had surgery, I was able to kick all the way up to my hubbys head and freak him out. :-) I have, I think, four or five different collections of Billys and love them all. I cant wait until I heal from surgery and can get back in touch with Billy and his awesome workouts. A good place to go for more input on videos is www.videofitness.com They have all kinds of reviews that normal every day people write. I always check that site before deciding what to buy. Tami Linda J Geant - ljg wrote: > > Has anyone tried any of these methods of exercise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Way back, I was certified in aerobics, kick boxing, etc. for 20 years. I gave up the blinding lights, people shouting at me to follow them, unnatural sweating in a freezing room... In fact, I have seen a lot of injuries from these activities (knees, lower back problems, TMJ (pounding on the spine eventually tightened the jaws), headaches, on-and-on. When I became Vegan, I thought Yoga was the natural progression. It won me over. Currently, I am certified in Sivananda Yoga, " Hot " Yoga [bikram], Kundalini for Kids, and right now in the middle of the YogaFit program. Loving Yoga for more than 20 years; teaching for over 10 years. Teaching Yoga to underprivileged kids in the summer for free; working in the hospitals for people who had surgery/accidents/haven't moved in years has been very rewarding. Teaching in the 'gyms' is a lot of fun. Additionally, I race bicycles (century) and rollerblading (Georgia's Atlanta-to-Athens - 88 miles) annually. Yoga has enhanced my strength and stamina, as well as given me the determination and concentration for the races and working with kids all day in the schools (during the day I am a mild-mannered Educational Sign Language Interpreter for mainstreamed Deaf students). Everything that the 'other' 'gym' 'exercises' offered I got - and more - with Yoga. When it is combined with aerobics, like " Yoga " Kick Boxing, or " Yoga " Booty Ballet, or even trying to combine it with Pilates, is a farce. You either do Yoga, or you are not. A lot of these other " hybrids " don't include breathing (Pranayama) or gazing (Drishti), or even the necessary meditation (Dhyana). Unfortunately, Yoga has been bastardized in the west. Besides, I can't see myself grunting and sweating in an aerobics class when I'm 80, but you do see 80-years + in Yoga classes! Fidyl Live Simply So That Others May Simply Live Yoga-With-Nancy/ SignSoFla/ SoFlaVegans/ SoFlaSchools/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 >Besides, I can't see myself grunting and sweating in an aerobics class when I'm 80, but you do see 80-years + in Yoga classes! Well put LOL I was trying to imagine turning up somewhere for kickboxing - and bragging that I could raise my foot as high as my husband's knee . . . I guess we all ought to work hard at keeping in shape, mind as well as body, but not bending ourselves out of shape from overdoing our exercise or enthusiasms. Yoga is time-honoured, and there are of course other choices for those who wish them. Some people are limited in what they/we can do or should try to do - which means seated exercises for some, walking for others, etc. Me, I'd always say seek medical advice before trying anything that required unusual exertion and professional advice (e.g. yoga teacher) before choosing any form of fitness/ exercise/training. And I'd advise anyone I love to avoid fads and 'personalities'. <climbs off dizzy height of soapbox and crawls back under the covers> Best love, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Now ladies, you have to remember that there are different personality types doing these workouts. I do Yoga also, but I get bored quickly unless I have a lot of action in my workout. I balance those high energy workouts with yoga and stretching workouts throughout the week. But I prefer a workout that has more " aggression " in it. There is one form of Tai Chi that I like because it has quicker, sharper moves. Otherwise I get bored with Tai Chi. As far as being 80 and doing kick boxing, Billy has Tae Bo Gold for seniors. And there is a woman who is over 70 in his one video that kicks higher then I do and has more energy then I have ever had. She puts me to shame. :-( Tami Besides, I can't see myself grunting and sweating in an aerobics class when I'm 80, but you do see 80-years + in Yoga classes! Well put LOL I was trying to imagine turning up somewhere for kick boxing - and bragging that I could raise my foot as high as my husband's knee . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 > Now ladies Careful, hon - some of us kinda balk at that LOL <giggling> > you have to remember that there are different personality > types doing these workouts. Since you included my post below yours, I have to come in on this one. I wasn't discussing personality types at all - I was talking about *physical* types. :=) > I prefer a workout that has > more " aggression " in it. Now this is what you'd call a personality type, right? > As far as being 80 and doing kick boxing, Billy has Tae Bo Gold for > seniors. Have they no shame? LOL > there is a woman who is over 70 . . .that kicks > higher then I do and has more energy then I have ever had. She puts me > to shame. :-( Omidawg!!! Has SHE no shame! :=) Seriously, give a thought to those less fortunate, eh? Hey, seriously - and I do mean SERIOUSLY here (no teasing, as above!) - thanks for writing in. But there is such a danger of you young people <tee hee hee> thinking what's good for you is good for everyone. That's all I meant. It's okay to be young - we were all there once, eh? <thinking badk . . . thinking back . . . er. . er. . .> Love ya - and let's ALL keep as active as we are able to be!!! Best love, Pat :=) (oh I'm a little daemon, aren't I???) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Young people???? Now I know this is against every rule that women have, but I have to ask now. How old are you Pat? I haven't been called young in years. My son and his friends actually believe me to be way past my good years. LOLOLOL I'm 41, 220 pounds and so totally out of shape right now. BLAH! I cant even climb stairs anymore without being out of breath. Now at the beginnning of last year, I was at 175 pounds (Down from 235) and was kicking it up with Tae Bo and all kinds of other exercises. The year before that I had my hip out of whack and all I could do was light stretching and yoga for aches and pains. I have gone full circle. All the exercise I manage to do now is kick myself in the rear end for getting so out of shape again. LOL Tami P.S. Pat is a lady, Pat is a lady. Nah nah nah nah nah! :-P Pat wrote: > > But there is such a danger of you young people <tee hee hee> thinking > what's good for > you is good for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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