Equipment needed? LMR2

[MelanieC]

Hi everyone,
Its been such a long time since I've been on the forums, and my last Cathe series that I purchased was STS 2, so I'm a little out of touch with Cathe's most recent workouts. Can anyone tell me the amount of equipment that was needed for the first LMR? And does anyone know how much equipment will be needed for the 2nd series? Honestly one of the reasons I drifted away from buying new workouts is because I didn't want to always buy new equipment for every new series. I saw some of the equipment in LMR that I would need to buy and it makes me hesitate to get into this series. So, how onerous is it to purchase all of the equipment needed for these two series, and is it worth it?

 

[firemedic]

You don't have to buy new equipment to use LMR. You can do it without the mini ball or the balance discs. I started by just buying 1 balance disc to see if I would like it, then I ended up buying a second one. But you can still do the workouts without them. I also never use a barbell anymore, I only use dumbbells so I know I can still do the workouts no matter what. I like that Cathe takes into consideration that not everyone is going to have all the same equipment.

 

[Debinmi]

The equipment list for LMR2 hasn't been provided yet. I suspect the list will be similar to LMR1. It looks like she's promoting the weight belt for use in the bonus weight work, however for the weights being used it's entirely not necessary, unless you're one of those people who feels they have to match the crew.

The list for LMR1 can be found in the user guide. You probably have all the weights/bands you need since you've done STS2.0. You may have most of the rest like a 36 inch long foam roller, stability ball, Yoga blocks are used but not entirely necessary, & a yoga ball (you can sub in a play ball or yoga block or just not use it). 2 balance discs are used but depending on your balance you could get away without using them - I used only one for awhile and didn't notice much of a greater challenge when I went to two. BTW, the shipping costs on Cathe's disc is outrageous - I'd suggest getting them from your local Walmart, Dick's or even Amazon. Cathe's STS dip bars are used as a balance assist but a chair could be substituted, or the FitTower or TurboTower. or again similar ones purchased elsewhere to avoid shipping costs.

 

[Lady Vol Fan]

I started by just buying 1 balance disc to see if I would like it, then I ended up buying a second one.

And maybe my memory is incorrect, but isn't it only one workout the discs are actively used?

 

[Debinmi]

And maybe my memory is incorrect, but isn't it only one workout the discs are actively used?

They're used in the bonuses upper and lower body balance and in the Barre Fusion.

 

[Kellyro77]

I honestly feel like LMR is pretty equipment-heavy. If you want allllll the things then it's quite an investment (especially if you're starting completely fresh with no equipment at all!)

While yes, you can do the balance workouts without the discs, they really do create a very specific challenge, and I don't see my joints and muscles getting the same challenge without them, and I'm honestly not sure what I could use to substitute them effectively... maybe some folded up towels?

I'm really hoping Cathe uses them more in the next LMR series - I was agitated that they only showed up in the three workouts Debinmi listed above. If I paid for something, I wanna use it, and much more frequently than how they showed up in the LMR rotations.

The only other piece of equipment that I feel like may be more helpful than substitutes are the yoga blocks - but that's only if you enjoy yoga, and really only if you really enjoy her Restorative Yoga bonus workout. I have yoga blocks I bought from Target years ago that I use. You may be able to pick some up used for cheap, too, instead of having to pay full price for something brand new.

Everything else I feel is pretty easily substituted, or, you'll still get a great workout even if you don't have it - like the bands. Can sub in weights for UB use of the bands, and just omit entirely for lower body work - you'll sill get a decent burn without them (or maybe put on some ankle weights for some of the LB banded exercises, instead.)

 

[Debinmi]

and I don't see my joints and muscles getting the same challenge without them, and I'm honestly not sure what I could use to substitute them effectively... maybe some folded up towels?

In PT for my knee I started with balance challenges just using the floor. Then a foam mat, eventually adding in various movements or closing my eyes or adding to the time. There are other dvds with other instructors that I use the balance discs with too. Most of the instructors don't use a balance disc, but I'll sub it in. I considered using a small pillow or folded towels as an option before I purchased my disc off Amazon.

 

[Debinmi]

The only other piece of equipment that I feel like may be more helpful than substitutes are the yoga blocks - but that's only if you enjoy yoga, and really only if you really enjoy her Restorative Yoga bonus workout. I have yoga blocks I bought from Target years ago that I use. You may be able to pick some up used for cheap, too, instead of having to pay full price for something brand new.

I'm not a very flexible person and have used yoga blocks for decades for various poses. However, I don't use them for the restorative yoga bonus in LMR1. I prefer using my foam roller for it. So that's an option too.

 

[nickisteen]

I'm not a very flexible person and have used yoga blocks for decades for various poses. However, I don't use them for the restorative yoga bonus in LMR1. I prefer using my foam roller for it. So that's an option too.

Debinmi, great idea using the foam roller! Hadn't thought of that. Thanks for sharing!