SNM: Gliding discs or paper plates best on carpet?

[Aquajock]

Apologies if this has been addressed before:

I work out on a carpeted surface, and I do see that paper plates are heavily used for the leg and core work in the new series.

Will paper plates be as effective on a carpeted surface (I notice that your studio's surface is hardwood flooring), or would commercially-prepared gliding discs be better?

Please advise -

Thanks!

A-Jock

 

[LeanneM]

I tried experimenting with a few types of paper plates on the carpeted area where I work out, and none seemed to work too well. I ended up purchasing the Gliding Disks for carpet, and they work great!

 

[kathryn]

I agree: GLiding discs work great (and they also fit well in a suitcase, so they're easy to take along when travelling). They also aren't disposable, like paper plates are.

 

[Aquajock]

Thanks! Where did people who have gliding discs get them?

A-Jock

 

[BelovedHeather]

Gliding Discs

Aquajock:

I ordered mine through the Dynamix website:

http://www.dynamixmusic.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=products.display&productCode=acc-disc

They sell the discs without the DVD, and the shipping was more reasonable than other places. They were available in Wal-Mart stores at one time, but I have not seen them locally this year.

I love these for fun cardio blasts as well! :7 Add a few cardio blasts of cross country skiing to Cathe’s lower body workouts. Your butt and thighs will be on fire! I modified this way during the original IMAX before I was strong enough to do power scissors. Intensity without impact is a beautiful thing! Not that you need to modify impact. ;-)

Blessings,
Heather B.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).

 

[LeanneM]

I got mine here since they seemed to have the best price (even after factoring in S&H):

http://www.activeforever.com/p-483-gliding-disc-combo-pack.aspx


ETA: Looks like BelovedHeather and I were posting at the same time, and the price she found is even better!

 

[lovestolift]

I just ordered some online at walmart.com. They will ship them to a walmart near you and you don't have to pay shipping("site to store")-just pick them up next time you do your shopping.The price was fair considering that they come with 3 dvds. They can't compare to Cathe, but maybe I'll use them on an "off" day.robin

 

[lorrayne]

Great question! Now I know I need to order gliding discs!

 

[amyg]

Uh, I got my booty kicked when I did the gliding thing with Ms. Mylrae at a convention a few weeks ago... so don't write them off as "less intense" just because there is less impact!

(I'm generally not a fan of MM's personality, but after working out in person with her, I appreciate her more. Not a lot, but more than before.)

Oh, and I got a hardwood and a carpet set because I was there and didn't pay shipping. I haven't tried either out on my rubber mats; I expect I'll use the hardwood ones without my mats since it appears Cathe uses them for weight work.

 

[workingToBeFit]

Aquajock:

I ordered mine through the Dynamix website:

http://www.dynamixmusic.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=products.display&productCode=acc-disc


Heather and everyone - thank you for posting about this. I just started STS (so excited!!!) and while trying out the paper plates decided they are not going to work on my carpet. Anyway I am going to get some of these discs today. I really LOVE the idea of doing power scissors with the discs, Heather - I have been skipping the power scissors for years and doing some alternative - because I have knee issues and that jumping scissors move doesn't work for me.

 

[lisacohen]

I just ordered these too from Dynamix - thank you so much for the recommendation!!!