Best of 2015

[112toGuru]

Winners & losers for 2015? What are your favorites from this year, or new to you this year?

After discovering Zumba this year, I'd have to say that was the big winner, even though now they have the stocking stuffer size boxes at the big box store, glad I found it when I did. Back later with a run down of other notables.

Favorite workouts?
Most used?
Best bargain?
Old favorite?
Systems?
Surprise?
Results?

 

[bayerngirl]

Here is my list for 2015:
Favorite workouts? 21 Day Fix original & Extreme, STS, Jenny Ford, Jessica Smith walking workouts FREE Youtube workouts
Most used? 21 Day Fix and STS and FREE Youtube workout
Best bargain? 21 Day Fix only payed $20 for the original set. I also bought a few KCM and Cathe dvd's for only $4 SCORE!!
Old favorite? STS and CIA workouts (mostly the kickboxing)
Systems? STS, 21 Day Fix
Surprise? I never liked pilates, started liking it in 21DF I also was surprised about all the free and amazing workouts on youtube It's all FREE!!
Results? best results I got from 21 Day Fix

BTW, I love Zumba

 

[~Elsie]

(I hope they do not all have to be from the past year)

New to me? Cathe, myofascial ball release

Favorite workouts? Cathe STS Plyo 32, Cathe LIS Tri-Sets, Paul Katami's Kettlebell Konnect, Linda Woolridge's Bicep workouts, Kelly CM Lean Body Circuits

Most used? I rotate A LOT, but Cathe is used most frequently

Best bargain? Jessica Smith's youtube workouts, Qinetic Live youtube, trying out dvds from the library, Hiking

Old favorite? Tamilee Webb Legs of Steel, Body Dome VHS workouts (now called bosu)

Systems? Haven't embarked on one yet

Surprise? that my crooked body (scoliosis etc) likes to do weights.

Results? Still not as strong as I can be (just started last December), but my legs look awesome! ; ) I can do loads of variations on a push-up! Posture is a little better.

 

[112toGuru]

Gee Belinda, did you like 21 Day Fix? funny, it was the pilates part that steered me away from that one. It's hard to find good kickboxing.

Favorite - Zumba
Most used - Yoga Warrior 365, love that Rudy, he's like crusty bread, all crackle & crunchy on the outside and warm & squishy inside. Don't you just want to give him a big old hug?
(Watch Ratatouille with the daughter...how you know it's good bread)
Best Bargain - Tracy Anderson Meta Hip (and Meta friends) Thank You BB & B
Old Favorite - Not that old, Rockout Knockout, didn't think she could do it but has replaced KPC as my favorite kickbox.
Systems - Bodyshred, because I did the whole thing.
Surprise - Yoga, all yoga, to think I almost gave up on it there.

ETA: Cathe OnDemand, which I use on Roku, gets my best of 2015. It's really easy to use, and was a great way for me to upgrade & downsize at the same time.

 

[112toGuru]

Maybe I should've started the more popular worst of 2015 thread?

 

[FireLight]

Maybe I should've started the more popular worst of 2016 thread?

That's up next - do it!

 

[bayerngirl]

Gee Belinda, did you like 21 Day Fix? funny, it was the pilates part that steered me away from that one. It's hard to find good kickboxing.


I LOVE 21 DF Believe it or not… it took me about 4 tries with 21DF Ext before I clicked with it. Her pilates are tough workout, my abs were sore for day's

 

[Beth-B-Fit]

This past year I discovered that I finally liked yoga. I've tried it in the past and it didn't click until this year. Also, I got Body Beast on eBay for a great, low price and love it. Best results: I basically just maintain and have been trying not to hurt myself. I had an overuse injury in my shoulder in Sept. and just now it's back to where I can lift more than 1 pound. Best system for me: none-I rotate all the time. I did do Body Beast for all 12 weeks and put on 3 pounds of muscle-which I've since lost due to injury. Cathe keeps my legs strong-old favorite is probably leaner legs. I love getting cardio and legs in together.

It's fun reading to read what everyone likes! Good thread, Guru!

Beth

 

[112toGuru]

That's up next - do it!

j/k, noooooo....wouldn't be prudent & it's just not nice.

 

[irongrl]

Favorite workouts? Cathe Muscle Endurance & Core Max, KCM Core & Abs, Spinervals
Most used? Spinervals & STS
Best bargain? Spinervals LifeTime Fitness Series, only $5.96 each
Old favorite? Muscle Endurance
Systems? STS & Spinervals
Surprise? Learning that I love Barre workouts
Results? stronger core, better range of motion, stronger upper body

 

[DirtDiva]

Most used.................STS
Best bargain..............Finding a 49 inch Bellicon with x-strong bungee cords in orange with a black mat for $500 (Craigslist)
Old favorite................Butts & Guts / Muscle Max
Systems.....................STS
Surprise......................I got hurt, and I'm rehabbing with Pilates, will be receiving an Allegro 2 for Christmas
Results.......................Best results have always been with STS, consistent results

 

[lisa_la_machina]

Most used = Cathe Live!!!!!!!
Best Bargain = WAGS on Black Friday sale. Loving them so far.
Old Favorite = PUB
Systems = GS rotation, post pregnancy
Surprise = I'm really really good at pushups now, at least for me. I think pregnancy planks and GS did wonders for me.
Results = Stronger on pushups, and lifting heavier on chest and biceps than I ever have. This is a big deal because I'm a slow muscle gainer.

Lisa