Re: Friday - Ellen Barrett's Fat Burning Fusion

[Guest guest]

It's very smart to go every other day. I learned that the hard way. It

has been a long road back. Good for you!

> Hi Everyone,

>

> Although today was " scheduled' to be cardio - I wasn't really up for it -

> mentally or physically. I did do a lot of cardio earlier in the week, and

> it is TOM, so perhaps that is why. My knees are a little sore, too. I

> wonder if it is too much repetitive movement - running, walking and biking

> are all very repetitive - so I think I'm gonna half to force myself into an

> " every other day " cardio routine. I have been trying to do more b/c I have

> still been eating more (still leftover holiday stuff - plus it is hard to

> get out of the " habit " of eating certain things....need to re-adjust - I did

> bring in a " supply " of snacks for work - it is challenging since there isn't

> a lot of good produce around during the winter!).

>

> ANYWAY, I went with a virgin for me that I received in a trade - Ellen

> Barrett's Fat Burning Fusion - and it really fit the bill for today. If you

> have or have seen Ellen's Slo Robics (on Fit TV) or her Crunch Fat Burning

> workout - this one is quite similar to those. It is a fusion of yoga,

> ballet, standing Pilates, and light aerobics - all done in a very elegant

> manner w/ good instruction and motivation. It is very fluid and Ellen's

> passion for this type of workout really shines through. If you're expecting

> to sweat buckets, this isn't the workout for you. But if you're looking for

> a lighter low impact cardio routine that doesn't take up much space (the

> space of an exercise mat is all you need) and which also tones your core

> and legs - this is a nice workout. Some of the exercises were very good leg

> toning exercises and you do work your core throughout by maintaining good

> posture and alignment as well as by doing standing Pilates

> exercises. There is also one set of push-ups at the end for arms, but you

> will work your arms a bit throughout by holding them steady in various

> positions. I expect I'll have some DOMS in my legs from this one. (which

> is good!)

>

> Ellen leads two backgrounders through this routine - one shows more modified

> versions of the exercises. It is about 45 minutes or so, so a good one if

> you don't have a ton of time, either. I really liked this one - but I am a

> huge Ellen fan. Now I just have to get her Slim Sculpt and my " studio " set

> will be complete!

>

> I have her Slo Robics and the other one she did for Fit TV on my DV-R!

>

> Hope everyone has a great Friday!

>

> Donna

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