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I lived on the Big Island for many years (miss Hawaii). I can't say too much about the logistics of Koko crater and Diamond Head, but as far as fun things to do on Oahu: Rent a jeep and go to the North Shore - also just take a drive around the island, period. There's lots to see. (Be prepared...

There's still a large group of people following newer fitness influencers whose primary platforms are social media sites like Instagram, YouTube, etc.. They may still be doing home workouts, just with other instructors who develop different types of fitness programs that aren't in DVD format but...

I've had gym memberships in the past - mostly because some co-workers wanted me to join in so we'd get a group discount. Funny thing was I stayed while the rest of them kind of lost their motivation. I was actually surprised to enjoy the gym experience, beings for many years I'd worked out...

XTrain came in a set like LITE

I'm looking forward to when this series makes it out. I ended up ordering a balance disc in preparation for it. While I'm sure the new series will have its own robust rotation (or several rotations), I'm also hoping for a rotation of this series that intermingles with STS 2.0 and then maybe one...

Sorry to hear about your shoulder. I find body injuries aren't always as simple as "I did something wrong". I swear sometimes my body just decides on its own that an area is suddenly going to be testy when I do certain moves. Debinmi gave some great advice. Most of all, do as your doctor...

I look forward to when my lower back will tolerate those Pendlay rows again... they're so fun.

OMG, the Fanny Lifter... memories... I actually liked that piece of equipment. It was a good substitute for the standard square step, which I now have. I also had the sculpting stick with its little removable weights on the ends. Honestly, Cardio Blast was my favorite FIRM workout. Had a little...

Yes, even going from body-weight only to 3# weights is eye-opening. I'm up to using 5# weights and it's still quite a difference. Can't imagine doing these with heavier weights like in XTrain, at least not in my current state. Goals. That knee drive plays a huge role in the balance challenge...

My PT has been having me do these tricky 1-legged deadlifts with knee drives lately to help with my lower back issues. It's just insane how off-balance I am. I'm about to tip over on every rep when balancing on my right leg while my left is solid. No wonder my left side is so tense all the...

I am so sad to hear of the loss of your dear, long-time friend. Remember that you are hurting, too, so this is an opportunity for mutual support of one-another, even though Tina was of course much closer to him. A friend of mine lost her husband to a motorcycle accident a couple years ago, and...

I hear people on the pain concerns. This lower back pain is finally starting to get better, but it's absolutely frustrating when I want to do a workout and there's a bunch of forward flexion in it since right now my body wants to punish me if I dare to try to move like a normal human being. (Oh...

I'm excited for the variation this will provide. I'm still in a spot where I can go heavy and higher intensity (minus my current back issues), but even then, I need a mental and physical break from ultra heavy and ultra intense workouts, and I do think I'm needing the break more and more often...

I'm glad you're planning to get some help with talking things through. For me, going to Al-Anon meetings helped tremendously when I was living with an active alcoholic. The people are understanding and the program lets me take things at my own pace. No one ever tells me "you should leave" or...

You might want to get in touch with their customer service email. In my experience they've always been good about providing replacements. [email protected] I don't have the latest series on disc since I got their OnDemand subscription with their holiday deals, so don't need the discs, so...

I'm happy to say that my lower back issues are getting better, thank goodness for a good PT/Chiropractor. And fortunately the exercises he's been giving me aren't things that make me want to find excuses not to do them. I think i have STS's emphasis on mobility workouts to thank for my not...

I ended up putting together all the band work from STS 2.0 BP Back, and then tagged on the T's prone on the ball and Superman Y's on the ball from XTrain Chest, Back and Shoulders. It didn't need to be a particularly long workout since I was just replacing the "Muscle Meltdown Back" from ICE for...

I've been dealing with an old, recurring lower back issue that flared up recently where any forward flexion results in pretty awful pain. Don't worry - I've gone in and seen a PT about it and we're working to address the issue. That said, he said I was clear to do any exercise, just for now...

I have adjustable weights, too (SelectTechs). There's no shame in hitting pause as I get situated. I do it all the time. I just say "Nope, Cathe. Not ready yet" and pause and resume once my weights are ready.

I'm dealing with the same thing right now. Last week, FedEx mis-delivered a package to my door. I contacted them through their website the day of to report it. I got their auto chat bot that took down all the info, said to keep the package in a secure place, and that I'd be contacted within 2...