I tried these lil’ stinkers at the gym the other day. The instructor decided we’d use them instead of doing regular ab work (like traditional crunches).
Here’s my review:
We were instructed to get in the “up” part push-up position - on our toes. For the record, I do my push-ups on my knees - strike one! Our toes were each on a disc. We had to glide one leg up, then back, then the other. As if that was not challenging enough - we had to do both legs - at the same time! That’s not the worst -Â then there was this one leg to the side and cross it under and then back thing.
Oh. My. Stinkin’. Heck. !!!!!!!!!! Holy wall of mirrors Batman! Most in the class looked as dumb as me, so I didn’t feel out of place. Even “Mr. I look like Billy Banks and teach kick boxing at another gym” looked like he was gettin’ a good butt kicking. He didn’t intimidate me as much after that… No one was able to fully accomplish one full set (except for our teeny-tiny dynamo instructor).
The discs: Kicked. Our. Wanna. Be. Little. Boo-tay’s!
That evening - I felt fine. I thought, “Sheesh, what was all the hype about those gliders?” Then I woke up the next morning. Throughout the day I would stand before my mirror and inspect my sides for bruising. Surely I had bruises! Then the NEXT morning came. A hospital bed might have been nice. The day after the day after - that’s the day to watch out for… It has now been 3 days, the pain is subsiding, and still no visible bruising. Imagine that.
After all that, I find myself looking online to purchase those evil little discs! I have never been well-known for my sensible nature…
I’m hurting just thinking about it! I hate those skinny beeyatchs that make it look sooooo easy.
Wow. That’s pretty impressive.
I felt similar after doing my first Pilates class.
Hey! Visiting from Michele’s this Monday morning. Love what you’ve done here — I’m going to stick around and read some older posts, if you don’t mind.
Great stuff!
Those sound like a lot of fun. Email me the info when you find these puppies and I’m going to get a couple for my post baby, “gonna be a hottie” work out routine. I’ll even send video.
http://www.glidingdiscs.com …..gonna order my set today!
I’m so glad you wrote this up. I have been looking at them and trying to decide if they would really be worthwile or one of the gimmicks. But I’d say any workout that leaves you remembering it for three days cannot be a waste of time. Thanks!!
I’m glad that you wrote this because I was wondering if it would be worth spending the money. Now I think I will brave it and buy them. Thanks…
Just ordered from their website. FYI - you can get them cheaper at Wal-Mart.