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[Kellyro77]

Ha ha, I don't think that's "cheating" - I think it's innovative. If you are considering that exer tower, you might consider Cathe's FitTower dvds. The TB and Bootcamp ones are not very hard, but something different. However, I strongly endorse the Glutes, Legs & Core one. I really feel it for glute work - it's endurance work for sure but I think a nice alternative and counter balance to heavy weight work.

ETA: And the LIS Turbo Tower dvd for the LB premix.

Oh you're such an enabler. (Okay, you didn't know I was trying to not spend more money, to be fair, lol).

I detest barre, so probably won't go for the LIS workout - but I did go ahead and buy all the Fit Tower series - I'd never looked at them before since, of course, I was thinking I'd never buy the Fit Tower. Those workouts all look pretty enjoyable, actually - and will help me feel a little more like I'm getting my money's worth out of this exer tower purchase.

I've spent a crazy amount of money in the last couple of months now with this clearance sale and getting myself set up for a successful run at STS. (I also purchased a small little bluetooth speaker to use in my workout area to supplement the music in STS. Reason #4 I didn't want STS was because the music just wasn't very appealing to me. Happy to see that they did a fantastic job of making a vocals-only sound experience for the series, though. I even spent time setting up a playlist with music I know I'll enjoy.)

 

[Debinmi]

I detest barre, so probably won't go for the LIS workout - but I did go ahead and buy all the Fit Tower series

I never cared much for barre until I injured my knee and was limited in what I could do for LB. So barre, some floorwork & pilates to the rescue. I can't say I love it but I now like it and can definitely say it has its pluses especially for somewhat neglected smaller glute muscles. It has its place in my rotations now.

music just wasn't very appealing to me. Happy to see that they did a fantastic job of making a vocals-only sound experience for the series, though. I even spent time setting up a playlist with music I know I'll enjoy.

I enjoy making my own playlists. Often use them for spin. I dont for walks - i often listen to audio books then. 1st time I did STS, I did it early in the AM so I hooked Bluetooth earphones up - it was kind of cool to have Cathe's voice right in my ear throughout the workout.

I think you'll enjoy your purchases. Since dvds are going out, I'd rather have them with the premixes than have to buy a download later at higher prices and no chaptering or premixes.

 

[Kellyro77]

Since dvds are going out, I'd rather have them with the premixes than have to buy a download later at higher prices and no chaptering or premixes.

Agree - also, I've not really tried it, but I doubt downloads have the special audio options. Grr, so bummed DVDs going away. I know OnDemand "solves" all of those, but I'm still not keen on subbing to streaming and dealing with random lag or drops right in the middle of my workouts.

 

[Debinmi]

. I know OnDemand "solves" all of those, but I'm still not keen on subbing to streaming and dealing with random lag or drops right in the middle of my workouts.

That would be irritating. I don't like commercials in YouTube workouts neither. My issue with On-Demand is I have 99.9% of all Cathe's dvds so it feels like it would be redundant at this time. LIVE might be an option, but we're not there yet. I am interested to see how new content will be rolled out.

 

[FitSaxe]

iscovered there's really no way around it - I really need something like the FitTower in order to do barbell bench presses. Tried with no success to heft a barbell from the floor across my torso to do some 1RM testing of an incline bench press yesterday. Just was not going to happen unless I wanted to really risk injuring myself. Might have been a little more possible if I were lying flat.

For Barbell chest press, there is indeed to way around it. You are right. Especially going all the way from meso 1 to meso 3.

Should you go ahead and purchase the tower you have recently shared, you could use it for more than Barbell chest press.

The list of what you could do can get long. Now if you are a barre queen you could have fun with it! One could use it to improve balance by improving side kick and static chamber kick. There is a way to make the most of this piece of equipment.

• Hip thrust, racking and un-racking the barbell
• Glute bridges.
• Deadlift --- targetting the back mainly.
• Barbell Rows.
• Pull ups --- Variations.
• Stretches.

Dip is also another exercice to add to the list.