Everything itrain

Talie · 06-23-06, 03:12 PM

Okay, so here is my attempt to compile everything itrain. Threads go from most recent on. If I left anything out please feel free to post.

ETA - Please post reviews here or to the appropriate itrain review page (links below).

REVIEWS:

icycle reviews

isculpt ballet reviews

isculpt traditional reviews

Fuzzie's isculpt traditional breakdowns and combos

istretch combo reviews

itread reviews

___________________________________________

itrain results

Where to start with itread

Help with iballet exercise

itrain questions

iballet intensity

isclupt traditional - breakdowns

itrain ballet

another iballet thread

itrain reviews

iballet

iballets

itrain rotations

itread walk speeds

iballet/istretch combo

iclimb or icycle on the treadmill

a la carte vs. package & istrength discussion

results from iballet

isculpt traditional breakdowns

iStretch thread

iclimb thread

Which iTread good for outdoors thread

general itrain thread

iCycle thread

iballet vs. pilates vs. Lotte Berk

itread (long thread)

itrain favorites

itrain recommendations (very long thread)

itread steady state thread

iclimb thread - discusses use of iclimb on treadmill

itrain set 5

review of itread 5

itrain recommendations (2 page thread)

iCycle 4

itrain for the rebounder

itrain logistics

iclimb 1 review

istretch (aka yoga)

general itrain thread

general itrain thread (very long thread)

iballet thread

iballet thread

itrain thread (huge thread when it was a new thing)

ooty · 06-23-06, 04:02 PM

Thanks a ton Talie. I actually started some sort of table format, but never got around to finishing it. Thanks so much for this

ssgilby · 06-23-06, 05:02 PM

Natalie, you rock, girl! Thanks for starting this thread! When I have a minute, I'll post some of the breakdowns I know.

Big "thumbs up" for that Fit Chick Natalie!

Shelley G.
Melrose, MN

Talie · 06-24-06, 04:25 PM

Did iClimb 3 40 minute this morning and really love this program. As I remember it, the sequence is basically hill, sprints, long gradual hill followed by yet more hill and an increase in tempo. The music is great on this one as well.

After that I did iCycle 7 20 minute which was my first iCycle. I enjoyed it. Basically it seems like there were two hills and a couple of sections where you stand up. Music was good as well.

After doing these two programs my legs are going to be toast tomorrow.

Debbie S. · 06-25-06, 05:13 PM

Natalie, thank you for all of your hard work!

I just did phase 1 from iTread 4 this morning and really liked this workout. I thought the music was exceptional. I'm not sure how I did it, but I forgot phase 2 on the CD.

So, I just created another CD that includes both workouts.

ssgilby · 06-26-06, 04:30 PM

Anyone out there who's done a lot of these that has a general breakdown? I only have iSculpt Traditional 1, which I really like, but am wanting another one. I know they all have different areas of focus - some are heavy on the shoulders w/no tricep work, some really concentrate on biceps, etc. It sooo drives me nuts that iTrain doesn't provide breakdowns! LOL! If you've done an iSculpt Traditional and want to give me a vague idea of what the one you did entailed, I'd be forever grateful!

Shelley G.
Melrose, MN

Talie · 06-27-06, 01:13 AM

Just adding the link to answer shel's question:

iscult traditional thread

fuzzie · 06-27-06, 07:00 AM

I have done this workout a few times and it is becoming a favorite. Since I did it this morning and it is fresh in my mind, I thought I would post a breakdown:

iSculpt Ballet 7 (50 minutes)

Barre (20:00)
Plié in first position with side bend
Plié in relevé, with pelvic tuck (ball between knees) / inner thigh squeeze
Plié in second position
Dévelopé to the side / Attitude combo, with tempo variations
Front battements
Side battements

Core (10:14)
Neck pull
Hanging leg lift
Slide lift pulse
Teaser
Criss cross

Floor (15:09)
Seated arabesque (pretzel with leg extended)
Seated attitude (pretzel)
Side lying leg lift, knees bent
Side lying circles, knees bent
Side lying leg lift, legs straight 45 degrees
Side lying little circles, legs straight 45 degrees
Seated inner thigh lift
Glute lifts (pelvic tuck) with feet in first position

Stretch (4:15)
Double pigeon
Butterfly
Forward bend

Some impressions:
This workout really gets into the hips from every angles with various dynamic, large movements (standing) and more concentrated, isometric work (floor). The side dévelopé / attitude combo is quite challenging and effective; it requires a lot of control.
Grace uses a body bar for the core work, placing it on the ankles to hold the legs during neck pull and holding it overhead for the hanging leg lifts. That feels very unconfortable for me so I don't use it.
The seated arabesque is reminescent of a move from Callanetics - tough! (it actually makes the pretzel seems easy...)

Debbie S. · 06-27-06, 08:56 AM

Thanks, Fuzzie! Do you use the pdf file with your workouts? My knowledge of ballet is almost nil, so I've been hesitant to download any of the ballet workouts. TIA

fuzzie · 06-27-06, 09:33 AM

Debbie - Yes, I find the pdf files are useful since they provide a picture and a written description of the moves. I have fairly extensive ballet background (about 15 years) but I don't think it is necessary in order to enjoy these workouts. Grace does a good job of describing the moves in lay terms (e.g., brush the floor, sweep your leg forward, etc.).

However, I have noticed that some of the picture used in the pdf file do not exactly match the moves described in the audio file. In iBallet 7, for instance, the plie in first positioned are described as a basic plie with heels on the floor whereas the picture shows them performed in releve (i.e., heels off the floor).

I think iBallet1 would be a good one to start with since the barre work consists mostly of plie variations and attitude - all explained very clearly. Warning: The floor work is a killer!

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06-23-06, 03:12 PM
Talie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California	Everything itrain Okay, so here is my attempt to compile everything itrain. Threads go from most recent on. If I left anything out please feel free to post. ETA - Please post reviews here or to the appropriate itrain review page (links below). REVIEWS: icycle reviews isculpt ballet reviews isculpt traditional reviews Fuzzie's isculpt traditional breakdowns and combos istretch combo reviews itread reviews ___________________________________________ itrain results Where to start with itread Help with iballet exercise itrain questions iballet intensity isclupt traditional - breakdowns itrain ballet another iballet thread itrain reviews iballet iballets itrain rotations itread walk speeds iballet/istretch combo iclimb or icycle on the treadmill a la carte vs. package & istrength discussion results from iballet isculpt traditional breakdowns iStretch thread iclimb thread Which iTread good for outdoors thread general itrain thread iCycle thread iballet vs. pilates vs. Lotte Berk itread (long thread) itrain favorites itrain recommendations (very long thread) itread steady state thread iclimb thread - discusses use of iclimb on treadmill itrain set 5 review of itread 5 itrain recommendations (2 page thread) iCycle 4 itrain for the rebounder itrain logistics iclimb 1 review istretch (aka yoga) general itrain thread general itrain thread (very long thread) iballet thread iballet thread itrain thread (huge thread when it was a new thing) __________________ Natalie It is necessary to move through rather than avoid resistance. - Rainbeau Mars

06-23-06, 04:02 PM
ooty Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beautiful Northeast	Thanks a ton Talie. I actually started some sort of table format, but never got around to finishing it. Thanks so much for this __________________ Ooty Restarting with Leslie. The advantage of restarting is that there is so much room for improvement and it is fun to progress, right?

06-23-06, 05:02 PM
ssgilby Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota	Natalie, you rock, girl! Thanks for starting this thread! When I have a minute, I'll post some of the breakdowns I know. Big "thumbs up" for that Fit Chick Natalie! Shelley G. Melrose, MN Last edited by ssgilby; 06-23-06 at 05:03 PM. Reason: typo

06-24-06, 04:25 PM
Talie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California	Did iClimb 3 40 minute this morning and really love this program. As I remember it, the sequence is basically hill, sprints, long gradual hill followed by yet more hill and an increase in tempo. The music is great on this one as well. After that I did iCycle 7 20 minute which was my first iCycle. I enjoyed it. Basically it seems like there were two hills and a couple of sections where you stand up. Music was good as well. After doing these two programs my legs are going to be toast tomorrow. __________________ Natalie It is necessary to move through rather than avoid resistance. - Rainbeau Mars

06-25-06, 05:13 PM
Debbie S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Natalie, thank you for all of your hard work! I just did phase 1 from iTread 4 this morning and really liked this workout. I thought the music was exceptional. I'm not sure how I did it, but I forgot phase 2 on the CD. So, I just created another CD that includes both workouts. __________________ Laughter is the best medicine. Have you had your daily dose? Walking is Nature's Prozac! Don't let anyone judge you! It's your workout. Sylwia Don't Compare Yourself to somebody else. BE YOUR BEST! Chalene Johnson A Spark of Hope In memory of: Michael Sparkman October 11th, 2001-October 21st, 2008 Hope Fimiani August 26th, 2006-October 13th, 2008

06-26-06, 04:30 PM
ssgilby Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota	iSculpt Traditional Recommendations? Anyone out there who's done a lot of these that has a general breakdown? I only have iSculpt Traditional 1, which I really like, but am wanting another one. I know they all have different areas of focus - some are heavy on the shoulders w/no tricep work, some really concentrate on biceps, etc. It sooo drives me nuts that iTrain doesn't provide breakdowns! LOL! If you've done an iSculpt Traditional and want to give me a vague idea of what the one you did entailed, I'd be forever grateful! Shelley G. Melrose, MN

06-27-06, 01:13 AM
Talie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California	Just adding the link to answer shel's question: iscult traditional thread __________________ Natalie It is necessary to move through rather than avoid resistance. - Rainbeau Mars

06-27-06, 07:00 AM
fuzzie VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec	iSculpt Ballet 7 I have done this workout a few times and it is becoming a favorite. Since I did it this morning and it is fresh in my mind, I thought I would post a breakdown: iSculpt Ballet 7 (50 minutes) Barre (20:00) Plié in first position with side bend Plié in relevé, with pelvic tuck (ball between knees) / inner thigh squeeze Plié in second position Dévelopé to the side / Attitude combo, with tempo variations Front battements Side battements Core (10:14) Neck pull Hanging leg lift Slide lift pulse Teaser Criss cross Floor (15:09) Seated arabesque (pretzel with leg extended) Seated attitude (pretzel) Side lying leg lift, knees bent Side lying circles, knees bent Side lying leg lift, legs straight 45 degrees Side lying little circles, legs straight 45 degrees Seated inner thigh lift Glute lifts (pelvic tuck) with feet in first position Stretch (4:15) Double pigeon Butterfly Forward bend Some impressions: This workout really gets into the hips from every angles with various dynamic, large movements (standing) and more concentrated, isometric work (floor). The side dévelopé / attitude combo is quite challenging and effective; it requires a lot of control. Grace uses a body bar for the core work, placing it on the ankles to hold the legs during neck pull and holding it overhead for the hanging leg lifts. That feels very unconfortable for me so I don't use it. The seated arabesque is reminescent of a move from Callanetics - tough! (it actually makes the pretzel seems easy...)

06-27-06, 08:56 AM
Debbie S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Thanks, Fuzzie! Do you use the pdf file with your workouts? My knowledge of ballet is almost nil, so I've been hesitant to download any of the ballet workouts. TIA __________________ Laughter is the best medicine. Have you had your daily dose? Walking is Nature's Prozac! Don't let anyone judge you! It's your workout. Sylwia Don't Compare Yourself to somebody else. BE YOUR BEST! Chalene Johnson A Spark of Hope In memory of: Michael Sparkman October 11th, 2001-October 21st, 2008 Hope Fimiani August 26th, 2006-October 13th, 2008

06-27-06, 09:33 AM
fuzzie VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec	Debbie - Yes, I find the pdf files are useful since they provide a picture and a written description of the moves. I have fairly extensive ballet background (about 15 years) but I don't think it is necessary in order to enjoy these workouts. Grace does a good job of describing the moves in lay terms (e.g., brush the floor, sweep your leg forward, etc.). However, I have noticed that some of the picture used in the pdf file do not exactly match the moves described in the audio file. In iBallet 7, for instance, the plie in first positioned are described as a basic plie with heels on the floor whereas the picture shows them performed in releve (i.e., heels off the floor). I think iBallet1 would be a good one to start with since the barre work consists mostly of plie variations and attitude - all explained very clearly. Warning: The floor work is a killer!