Xflowsion is Shipping!! On it's Way!!
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RunnerGirl
Cathlete
I totally hope it's better than budokon. That DVD has been sittin on my shelf forever! Mine has shipped too, but I did notice that they didn't deduct that extra $5 as promised. Did they deduct it for you? I was going to wait till I got it to email or call them.
LD
LD
>I totally hope it's better than budokon. That DVD has been
>sittin on my shelf forever! Mine has shipped too, but I did
>notice that they didn't deduct that extra $5 as promised. Did
>they deduct it for you? I was going to wait till I got it to
>email or call them.
>LD
On another forum the Xflowsion management said it takes a little longer for a credit card to adjust a credit. It should show up in a few days on your card.
>sittin on my shelf forever! Mine has shipped too, but I did
>notice that they didn't deduct that extra $5 as promised. Did
>they deduct it for you? I was going to wait till I got it to
>email or call them.
>LD
On another forum the Xflowsion management said it takes a little longer for a credit card to adjust a credit. It should show up in a few days on your card.
RunnerGirl
Cathlete
I got mine today! YAY!!! I am gonna do it shortly so I'll tell ya how it goes. Anyone else get theirs?
LD
LD
Got mine.........and previewed them.....here's my initial thoughts.
Looks good so far.....only thing I wish is that there were more workouts!! LOL. I previewed the Body Blast 30", Slow & Easy one 30" (can't remember name), and Abs 6 or 3 min. I have the long one in now. It's 1 hour 20 minutes. I'm only 30" into it....but I really like it. If you like Bryan Kest, you'll like Eric. He reminds me very much of Bryan. He's sort of hippy like and talks a lot...but I don't mind cuz he says things we need to hear (like Bryan). If you have a problem "getting your groove on" - you won't like it and I don't think there is a fat person in the class (oh and they have super cute workout clothes!! makes me sort of jealous)........other than that.....looks like he accomplished what Budokon didn't. I only wish I had a job so I could subscribe to the monthly new workouts.
ETA: oh and the 30" min ones look a bit easy....but I've yet to do them. I'm not sure how hard the long one is, but it looks somewhat harder so far. Premixes on the long one...........YAY!!!!
I emailed cust serv at Xflowsion to let them know my initial impression (and the fact I wished I had a job so I could do the monthly subscription) and I actually got a personal email from Eric......here's what he said -
"Hi Lora, it?s Eric Paskel from Xflowsion. I just wanted to thank you so much for checking out Xflowsion. Things in Mi are real tough as well, there is simply no work around. I am so touched that in these times you would bring Xflowsion into your home. Now that you have watched the series, get your butt moving and have some fun! It?s my hope that Xflowsion will not only give you a good work out but it will offer up some mind candy to chew on. I look forward to hearing the feedback you have after you have used the dvd?s. Please know that I am willing to learn from you as well. That?s what this is all about, living and learning from eachother. Thanks again for your participation, if you have any questions just let me know. Peace"
He sounds cool. I like him. Some peeps may think he's "over the top"...but I like him. Reminds me a lot of Bryan Kest.
Looks good so far.....only thing I wish is that there were more workouts!! LOL. I previewed the Body Blast 30", Slow & Easy one 30" (can't remember name), and Abs 6 or 3 min. I have the long one in now. It's 1 hour 20 minutes. I'm only 30" into it....but I really like it. If you like Bryan Kest, you'll like Eric. He reminds me very much of Bryan. He's sort of hippy like and talks a lot...but I don't mind cuz he says things we need to hear (like Bryan). If you have a problem "getting your groove on" - you won't like it and I don't think there is a fat person in the class (oh and they have super cute workout clothes!! makes me sort of jealous)........other than that.....looks like he accomplished what Budokon didn't. I only wish I had a job so I could subscribe to the monthly new workouts.
ETA: oh and the 30" min ones look a bit easy....but I've yet to do them. I'm not sure how hard the long one is, but it looks somewhat harder so far. Premixes on the long one...........YAY!!!!
I emailed cust serv at Xflowsion to let them know my initial impression (and the fact I wished I had a job so I could do the monthly subscription) and I actually got a personal email from Eric......here's what he said -
"Hi Lora, it?s Eric Paskel from Xflowsion. I just wanted to thank you so much for checking out Xflowsion. Things in Mi are real tough as well, there is simply no work around. I am so touched that in these times you would bring Xflowsion into your home. Now that you have watched the series, get your butt moving and have some fun! It?s my hope that Xflowsion will not only give you a good work out but it will offer up some mind candy to chew on. I look forward to hearing the feedback you have after you have used the dvd?s. Please know that I am willing to learn from you as well. That?s what this is all about, living and learning from eachother. Thanks again for your participation, if you have any questions just let me know. Peace"
He sounds cool. I like him. Some peeps may think he's "over the top"...but I like him. Reminds me a lot of Bryan Kest.
RunnerGirl
Cathlete
I did the long one today. It's one of those w/outs that make you smile and laugh. I think I'll like it for an easy or yoga day. I had 2 problems with it. First, I thought that the beggining was almost like a porno! Not that I've ever seen one! LOL. It was just all of the hip rolls and stuff! Number 2 was Eric tells everyone to go at their own pace because everyone on the dvd can't be in sync. This bothered me because I'd be following the beat and then the camera would cut to someone totally off. I agree that everyone should go at their own pace. I just think the ppl in the video should all be in sync. I did enjoy it though.
I don't know Brian Kest but I am a big fan of Steve Ross and I feel that Eric is close also.
Tell me how you like them once you get to do them!
Sorry this is so long!
LD
I don't know Brian Kest but I am a big fan of Steve Ross and I feel that Eric is close also.
Tell me how you like them once you get to do them!
Sorry this is so long!
LD
RunnerGirl
Cathlete
LMAO Debbie.
That was me and I think it would be a porno for men! It just struck me as funny watching all these girls rotating their hips but not only that, they seemed to be really into it! LOL. I'm sorry, it is a good w/out for yoga. It just struck me funny as I was doing the dvd.
LD
That was me and I think it would be a porno for men! It just struck me as funny watching all these girls rotating their hips but not only that, they seemed to be really into it! LOL. I'm sorry, it is a good w/out for yoga. It just struck me funny as I was doing the dvd.
LD
alsrnbsn
Cathlete
Lora- Thanks for previewing them! I received mine today and wasn't able to watch but the first few minutes of it. I never did find the time length of the long one....so thanks! That email from Eric was way cool! It will be interesting! Oh, and yes, I think that there was *maybe* 6 oz of body fat in the ENTIRE workout bunch! and their clothes were cute!
Okay ladies - here's my review of the Live in Hollywood one -- 1 hour and 23 minutes long. It's long!!
Also, before I start - a couple things I missed yesterday was the fact that the ab workout is actually 23 min long and there are 2 premixes, 6 and 3 minutes. Today's workout has 2 premixes -- I think they are 45 and 30" (can't remember for sure). I did the entire thing today.
I did Calm Down Dog before bed last night and loved it. It's perfect to do after a stressful work day. I'm sure I'll get lots of use out of that one.
Xlfowsion - Well, it's different and I'm sure the reviews will be mixed. I liked it but I was a bit uncomfortable doing it in front of my husband when he came in the house after his run. He was standing there watching the TV and it was a free form dance segment and I was embarrassed. He asked "what is this....dance yoga?". Anyway, if he wasn't walking thru, I'd have liked it a lot more (won't do Trance Dance in front of him either)
It had a good mix of yoga, martial arts and dance. I liked the one dance segment where we jumped around and played and there was one where we ran with high knees and one spurt where we just grooved and danced (actually a few of those). I sweated thru most of the workout, however, my HR only elevated to around 110-115 until the jumping and running parts when it elevated to about 140.....so all in all, it would burn a few calories, but not be a "cardio" workout per se.
The one thing I really liked was how you "wag your tail" in table position. Felt really really good on the spine. He has you move around in different yoga postions like Chair pose (dancing chair) and up dog which felt good. I basically listened to him and did "my own thing" versus watching the screen and following anyone else during those segments. I did what felt good to my body and then later in the workout, he said that you should be doing exactly that! He does chatter non stop, so if that annoys you, you won't like him. He's like Bryan Kest....but his chatter goes a little beyond what Bryan talks about. It's all stuff we need to hear....but I'm not quite sure everyone will WANT to hear all of that.
The other thing that might bother some is the fact that he wears an awfully large turquoise pendant in the Live in Hollywood one and it's sort of gawdy. I believe we all have the right to express ourself with our jewelry and if that's what he likes, more power to him. I don't judge people based on things like that. We are all unique. I like his philosophy so I look past that.
The one thing that I did not really like is at the end when we're in Shavasana, he broke out a guitar and sang and played a song (inspired by his daughters). I couldn't help but think he had an alterior (spelling??) motive for that....being that it's Live In Hollywood...however, again, I do not judge. That being said, I think it would have been better to concentrate on relaxing my muscles.
Oh, and I had time to add plough and shoulderstand into the end of the practice....as there is a brief pause where you squeeze your knees into your chest and stay there for a few breaths, so I was happy about that. I liked that he held a few of the stretches long at the end. My hammy's needed that. He also held some balancing postures, side angle, etc during the active part ...sort of long and my legs were already fried. OKAY...was that a mouthful or what?
ETA: Forgot to add...I did 30 min of cardio prior to the 1 hour and 23 minutes of Xflowsion and I left my HRM running thru the Xflowsion and at the end of both sessions, I burned 480.....not too bad...but I'm sure some of it was afterburn from the 30" of cardio prior.
The martial arts segments were sort of slow. I sped them up a bit and then further into it, he says to go as fast as you want....and don't let him slow you down.....which I didn't.
Also, before I start - a couple things I missed yesterday was the fact that the ab workout is actually 23 min long and there are 2 premixes, 6 and 3 minutes. Today's workout has 2 premixes -- I think they are 45 and 30" (can't remember for sure). I did the entire thing today.
I did Calm Down Dog before bed last night and loved it. It's perfect to do after a stressful work day. I'm sure I'll get lots of use out of that one.
Xlfowsion - Well, it's different and I'm sure the reviews will be mixed. I liked it but I was a bit uncomfortable doing it in front of my husband when he came in the house after his run. He was standing there watching the TV and it was a free form dance segment and I was embarrassed. He asked "what is this....dance yoga?". Anyway, if he wasn't walking thru, I'd have liked it a lot more (won't do Trance Dance in front of him either)
It had a good mix of yoga, martial arts and dance. I liked the one dance segment where we jumped around and played and there was one where we ran with high knees and one spurt where we just grooved and danced (actually a few of those). I sweated thru most of the workout, however, my HR only elevated to around 110-115 until the jumping and running parts when it elevated to about 140.....so all in all, it would burn a few calories, but not be a "cardio" workout per se.
The one thing I really liked was how you "wag your tail" in table position. Felt really really good on the spine. He has you move around in different yoga postions like Chair pose (dancing chair) and up dog which felt good. I basically listened to him and did "my own thing" versus watching the screen and following anyone else during those segments. I did what felt good to my body and then later in the workout, he said that you should be doing exactly that! He does chatter non stop, so if that annoys you, you won't like him. He's like Bryan Kest....but his chatter goes a little beyond what Bryan talks about. It's all stuff we need to hear....but I'm not quite sure everyone will WANT to hear all of that.
The other thing that might bother some is the fact that he wears an awfully large turquoise pendant in the Live in Hollywood one and it's sort of gawdy. I believe we all have the right to express ourself with our jewelry and if that's what he likes, more power to him. I don't judge people based on things like that. We are all unique. I like his philosophy so I look past that.
The one thing that I did not really like is at the end when we're in Shavasana, he broke out a guitar and sang and played a song (inspired by his daughters). I couldn't help but think he had an alterior (spelling??) motive for that....being that it's Live In Hollywood...however, again, I do not judge. That being said, I think it would have been better to concentrate on relaxing my muscles.
Oh, and I had time to add plough and shoulderstand into the end of the practice....as there is a brief pause where you squeeze your knees into your chest and stay there for a few breaths, so I was happy about that. I liked that he held a few of the stretches long at the end. My hammy's needed that. He also held some balancing postures, side angle, etc during the active part ...sort of long and my legs were already fried. OKAY...was that a mouthful or what?
ETA: Forgot to add...I did 30 min of cardio prior to the 1 hour and 23 minutes of Xflowsion and I left my HRM running thru the Xflowsion and at the end of both sessions, I burned 480.....not too bad...but I'm sure some of it was afterburn from the 30" of cardio prior.
The martial arts segments were sort of slow. I sped them up a bit and then further into it, he says to go as fast as you want....and don't let him slow you down.....which I didn't.
RunnerGirl
Cathlete
Lora, I wore my HRM while doing Live also. I was surprised to burn oh I think it was 540. I's have to look. But, my house was so hot yesterday. It's finally warm here in PA. Does that make a difference? My heart rate really only got higher during the spurts. I was just wondering. Funny, the big necklace didn't bother me. I was also embarrased when my DH walked in the room. I want to do all of the w/outs a few times to really make my decision on them. Right now I am a bit mixed on it. I also thought the guitar thing was a bit odd but it didn't bother me. I just stopped there! If singing makes him happy go for it. Did you find that it didn't really seem like such a long w/out? It went by fast for me so I was definitely not bored. Ok that was long. LOL
LD
LD
Wow.......540...that's great. Mine actually read 520...but I stopped to change into my yoga clothes, so I subtracted a few calories for the 5-10 it took me to change. That was without cardio beforehand? great.
I'll have to try it as a stand alone. I think it had some leg toning in it. He spends a lot of time on one side before he switches.
My thoughts exactly about the guitar.....he must be passionate about music and the fact that the song was inspired by his daughters was cool. He seems like his heart and intentions are in the right place.
Funny how you were embarrased in front of your DH too. Did he say anything to you? Mine only walked thru on the yoga and dance parts. I wouldn't have been shy if it was the martial arts part.
I don't think the fact that it's warm here has anything to do with your burn. It's hot in Ohio today too. Very humid.
I'll have to try it as a stand alone. I think it had some leg toning in it. He spends a lot of time on one side before he switches.
My thoughts exactly about the guitar.....he must be passionate about music and the fact that the song was inspired by his daughters was cool. He seems like his heart and intentions are in the right place.
Funny how you were embarrased in front of your DH too. Did he say anything to you? Mine only walked thru on the yoga and dance parts. I wouldn't have been shy if it was the martial arts part.
I don't think the fact that it's warm here has anything to do with your burn. It's hot in Ohio today too. Very humid.