DDP Yoga, anyone on it?

Penn · 21-05-2013 8:32pm

Mine arrived yesterday. Might be a few weeks before I get starting it though. Might be a stupid question but how noisy is it? Basically I'm hoping to move into a new apartment but I'd be worried about doing stuff which will cause too much noise for the people below me.

Professey Chin · 21-05-2013 8:35pm

Penn wrote: »

Mine arrived yesterday. Might be a few weeks before I get starting it though. Might be a stupid question but how noisy is it? Basically I'm hoping to move into a new apartment but I'd be worried about doing stuff which will cause too much noise for the people below me.

Youll be fine. You dont exactly jump around the place. Biggest noise will be if you fall over :pac: (It can happen

)

I love it. Keeps me busy on my off days and DDPs enthusiasm is addictive

CastorTroy · 21-05-2013 9:02pm

Where did you all start? Beginner, intermediate or advanced?

Andy_rse · 21-05-2013 9:06pm

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

Jaysus, the most extreme I've gotten is "Energy/Red Hot Core". Even that can leave me feeling like I've run a marathon. Not even looking at the Cutter work out for a while :P

You should go for the fat burner one when you're back at it. It's a nice step up from energy without being bewildering, just a bit more fast paced and a bit more emphasis on the push ups. You really notice a difference in strength after a few goes. Watch yourself on the broken table crunches though!

Think I'll attempt my first diamond cutter on Thursday eek!

Andy_rse · 21-05-2013 9:15pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

Where did you all start? Beginner, intermediate or advanced?

Beginner for me. The first ones a tough enough and make you get a sweat on unless of course you're a fitness buff!

As for the question about the noise, the biggest noise I make is collapsing onto the floor after holding a plank for 10 seconds! The only other slight bit of noise anyone would make in it is a bit where you're in like a push up position and you jump forward into a squatting position but you can just step forward instead of jumping.

Lord TSC · 21-05-2013 9:21pm

The plan was to do the fat burner one on Friday gone, but obviously those plans went out the window with my back.

Jesus, tomorrow's appointment can't come quick enough. Painkillers!

grames_bond · 22-05-2013 9:07am

not completely down to DDP Yoga but a main part of it is thanks to it - but I have dropped 2 stone and gone from 26% to 12% body fay - I am loving DDP Yoga, Diamond cutter still kicks my ass......roll on later on! (although I'll probably only be able to manage a red hot core as I am stiff as a board today!)

Ando's Saggy Bottom · 22-05-2013 9:55am

grames_bond wrote: »

not completely down to DDP Yoga but a main part of it is thanks to it - but I have dropped 2 stone and gone from 26% to 12% body fay - I am loving DDP Yoga, Diamond cutter still kicks my ass......roll on later on! (although I'll probably only be able to manage a red hot core as I am stiff as a board today!)

How long did it take to drop that weight games? Fair play thats some going!

grames_bond · 22-05-2013 10:03am

Rafa's Wrinkly Ballbag wrote: »

How long did it take to drop that weight games? Fair play thats some going!

Thanks! I was 13 stone 8 early December, as of Monday last week I am 12 stone 5! (the bodyfat % is the main thing for me too!)

krudler · 22-05-2013 11:35am

Penn wrote: »

Mine arrived yesterday. Might be a few weeks before I get starting it though. Might be a stupid question but how noisy is it? Basically I'm hoping to move into a new apartment but I'd be worried about doing stuff which will cause too much noise for the people below me.

You dont move about much tbh, there's no jumping jacks or anything in it its all muscle tightening stretches and using your own weight as eh..weight. So you're not going to be pounding the floorboards. the very first move you learn is simply tightening everything from your feet up then stretching your arms above your head, you'd be amazed how much your heartrate will go up doing even that.

I got really lazy the past few weeks so started it again the other night, forgot how good it feels afterwards, I do strenght builder/red hot core and it feels good having your stomach all tight the next day

Lord TSC · 22-05-2013 12:31pm

Well, apparently I'm not to go near it now for 10 days

Upside, I'VE GOT VALIUM NOW! :pac::pac::pac::pac:

I've also got tranqs fnight time th.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Ando's Saggy Bottom · 22-05-2013 1:12pm

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

Well, apparently I'm not to go near it now for 10 days

Upside, I'VE GOT VALIUM NOW! :pac::pac::pac::pac:

I've also got tranqs fnight time th.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Expecting some off the wall posting from TSC in the next few weeks.

Lord TSC · 22-05-2013 1:45pm

My brother had one set of the tablets before and suffered hallucinations.

I've got them now, AND two others. When I went into the chemist and handed the woman the perscription, she looked at me and went "All of them? Jesus..." and walked off.

Ando's Saggy Bottom · 22-05-2013 1:59pm

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

My brother had one set of the tablets before and suffered hallucinations.

I've got them now, AND two others. When I went into the chemist and handed the woman the perscription, she looked at me and went "All of them? Jesus..." and walked off.

"Honestly baby I can prescribe anything!"

Bigdeadlydave · 28-05-2013 10:59pm

Started this properly myself the other day.

I'm combining this with the couch to 5k program, alternating days with Sundays off.

I've decided that I know best and have ignored DDPs workout schedule. What I have done is combined "Energy" with "Red hot core". Can get through Energy ok (its challenging but I can make a good attempt at all the moves) but red hot core is murdering me, the bit where you grab your big toes is tough as hell and I can't really do it. When you have something you can't do do you just make your best go at it each time and you'll get there eventually? Or is red hot core too advanced for me to start off with?

What do people think of combining those two DDP yoga workouts? I'm looking for a good workout to build muscle/tone up all over. Routine is key for me so I don't like the idea of shifting and chopping workouts. Plan was to do those two until I get good/they get less challenging, then move onto one of DDPs hour long ones, Diamond Cutter or whatever it's called. What you guys make of this plan?

missingtime · 28-05-2013 11:04pm

Bigdeadlydave wrote: »

the bit where you grab your big toes is tough as hell and I can't really do it.

Ya I cant do that at all. I keep falling over.

My balance is terrible anyways, me grabbing my big toes while sitting down is a recipe for disaster.

grames_bond · 29-05-2013 8:36am

Just stick with it - as dallas says "breathe into it" - work a bit more on straightening just one leg at a time and then go for the jackknife - and dont feel too bad if you have to lean back to get your legs extended as you grab the ball - have a look at 2 of DDP's team YRG memebers - they both fall over and they clearly have been doing it alot longer! stick with it!

Did diamond cutter yesterday - definitely geting easier - even though I am still properly sweating and getting a great all round work out - going home at lunch to do stand up - really looking forward to it - is that weird? :pac:

ayatollah · 29-05-2013 11:12am

well after running out of excuses, and seeing everyone else here doing it - i finally bit the bullet and ordered it the other day, went for the max pack so we'll see how it goes.

Lord TSC · 29-05-2013 11:26am

grames_bond wrote: »

really looking forward to it - is that weird? :pac:

Haha, I'm the same. Back is nearly healed up now, and I really want to get back doing it. :pac:

I've missed Arthur.

JohnMarston · 29-05-2013 3:15pm

ayatollah wrote: »

well after running out of excuses, and seeing everyone else here doing it - i finally bit the bullet and ordered it the other day, went for the max pack so we'll see how it goes.

Good man yourself

grames_bond · 29-05-2013 3:31pm

Yup went home at lunch - did stand up - actually got the final stretch (quite proud of that one!) and I feel great!

My birthday tomorrow so I would say I will fall off the healthy wagon for a day or 2 - but f*ckit - Live life at 90%...amiright!! :pac:

The Ayatolla · 29-05-2013 3:53pm

Where's the best/cheapest place to order it?

JohnMarston · 04-06-2013 10:06pm

The Ayatolla wrote: »

Where's the best/cheapest place to order it?

ddpyoga.com

ayatollah · 15-06-2013 12:54pm

so a week in and am actually surprised as to how good i've found it.

you would definitely work up a sweat doing it.

hows everyone else getting on?

missingtime · 15-06-2013 2:15pm

Have to get back into a proper routine for this I feel. I only do it once a week.

FYI for those looking for a heart rate monitor there is one on livingsocial at the moment. 15€

https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/727022-pulse-heart-rate-monitor-watch

It's not a renewal link

JohnMarston · 18-06-2013 3:03pm

inhale, tensssshun

aaaaaat ease

:cool:

grames_bond · 19-06-2013 12:46pm

I would advise againsty that HRM on living social - you need an immediate heart rate to check if you are in your zone - if you have to stop what you are doing and wait the three seconds - doesn't that automatically slow your heart rate to a degree - giving you an incorrect reading?

one of the oness with the chest strap are what you need! (says the guy who has been doing DDP ypga for a few months with no HRM at all! :pac:)

Pingi · 24-06-2013 12:05am

Just ordered Pack 1 and the heart monitor, looking forward to this now. Entertainment, lols and work out all in one. Will be using this on days its to wet to walk to the gym(most days)

Just FYI for those interested $20 off the monitor when bought with a pack and 10% off everything else using voucher code ddpbang

kwestfan08 · 24-06-2013 11:03pm

Thinking about getting this lads. Just a question, is being shipped from the US and am I liable for any import duty or anything like that? Have my finger on buy now and just wondering?

QikBax · 24-06-2013 11:06pm

Unless you can get them to mark it as a gift, you will be.

ayatollah · 26-06-2013 6:36pm

jamc wrote: »

Unless you can get them to mark it as a gift, you will be.

i just ordered it as normal and didnt get stung for the import tax

drunkmonkey · 26-06-2013 7:01pm

If your after a heart rate monitor the Polar FT2 has 32% off the rrp at the moment on amazon uk, it has a good review from men's healthy.
Starting this myself once it arrives, ordered it last week.

EdK · 26-06-2013 7:26pm

Bummed out of yoga for a good while got a fractured left ring ringer from a football accident I feel bad when I don't do it now

Pingi · 26-06-2013 9:06pm

Pingi wrote: »

Just ordered Pack 1 and the heart monitor, looking forward to this now. Entertainment, lols and work out all in one. Will be using this on days its to wet to walk to the gym(most days)

Just FYI for those interested $20 off the monitor when bought with a pack and 10% off everything else using voucher code ddpbang

Got billed today €110 for pack 1, heart monitor and delivery GRAND.

rovert · 26-06-2013 10:12pm

You'd need a heat monitor after spending €110

Pingi · 26-06-2013 11:13pm

rovert wrote: »

You'd need a heat monitor after spending €110

Ill download the rest later to balance it out don't worry.

Eire-Dearg · 26-06-2013 11:59pm

Is this more of a weight loss thing than getting fitter and toning up?

EdK · 27-06-2013 12:13am

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

Is this more of a weight loss thing than getting fitter and toning up?

More toning and fitness with weight loss benefits

Bigdeadlydave · 27-06-2013 12:50pm

I never bothered with a heart monitor, I just go full blast at it

CastorTroy · 27-06-2013 3:11pm

I see there are beginner, intermediate and advanced. Is everyone meant to start at beginner or do you just start with the level you think you'd be comfortable with?

Andy_rse · 27-06-2013 3:49pm

I think the beginner one is enough for most people unless you're super duper fit and strong, It's tough enough. The intermediate would be a nice addition to have as well for variety.

Personally I think the advanced was a waste of money, it's not as well put together as the other discs, he shows you some advanced moves but he said he was filming for 7 hours or so and you can tell he's struggling with some of them and the blonde bimbo in the main workout looks like she doesn't have a clue. The sound and picture don't compare and the main workout won't be getting done unless you're a maniac! The only thing I'm taking from it is the tutorials on the forearm standing bit just cos it looks cool and I wanna be able to bust it out at a party or something lol!

drunkmonkey · 22-07-2013 11:38pm

How's it going for everybody, just done my first diamond dozen, they training regime doesn't look to strict, only 3 times a week, is it enough?

Eire-Dearg · 22-07-2013 11:40pm

I've done the Diamond Dozen and although its a bit stiff in the morning, I can't see how it benefits weightloss in anyway from just doing a few stretches!

drunkmonkey · 22-07-2013 11:43pm

It looks like you have to follow the diet if you want weight loss, I do but I also want flexibility just as much.

duuuaaaane · 23-07-2013 12:58am

Does anybody have the diet?

Bigdeadlydave · 23-07-2013 1:07am

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

I've done the Diamond Dozen and although its a bit stiff in the morning, I can't see how it benefits weightloss in anyway from just doing a few stretches!

Diamond dozen is just showing you the ropes, when you hit the others you will get a good cardio workout, particularly when you do the diamond cutter one

Stone Deaf 4evr · 23-07-2013 10:29am

Did this on and off for a while, have a bit of weight on that I need to shift so time to get back at it.

I had sciatica ( pain from trapped nerves in my back) , the doc prescribed anti inflammatory tabs but the pain came back as soon as i stopped taking them. A friend recommended yoga, and being the alpha male macho beast that I am, decided that only yoga by a pro wrestler would be manly enough for me.

no word of a lie, within a week it was like my back problem never existed - during a few of the exercises, (cat arch, to safety etc, ) I could acutally feel my vertebrae clicking into place.

While I've found that it wont make you lose weight all on its own, what it does do (in my own experience) is really help all those niggling aches and pains you pick up from exercising whilst overweight , like lower back pain from running on a hard surface etc.

grames_bond · 23-07-2013 10:37am

drunkmonkey wrote: »

How's it going for everybody, just done my first diamond dozen, they training regime doesn't look to strict, only 3 times a week, is it enough?

I did that for about a week - then went to dailys! basically as DDP says all the time "make it your own", do whatever you feel comfortable with!

irishgoldberg · 23-07-2013 11:49am

grames_bond wrote: »

I did that for about a week - then went to dailys! basically as DDP says all the time "make it your own", do whatever you feel comfortable with!

I do it 3-4 times a week, don't do the diet side much, more for advice on what to eat more or less of and have dropped 1 stone in 3 ish months. The only other exercise I do is walking.

Like other posters have said defo feel more flexible and pain in my knees has gone.

Andy_rse · 23-07-2013 5:59pm

Good to see so many people giving it a go.

I do it pretty much every day on top of using an exercise bike and a bit of weights (but not a lot) I'd say I do 80% cardio/ddp to 20% weights because my main goal is fat loss. I don't think you would see tremendous results in terms of fat loss just by doing a fat burner 3 times a week, but I'm sure if you ramp it up and do the diet you'll slowly see results. It really does increase flexibility and builds strength.

Personally I don't follow the diet simply because I like my food too much, you will never see me sitting with a bowl of salad (that's what food eats) but I have cut down the amount I eat and cut out pretty much all junk food. I haven't even ate bread for months and am surprised by how little I miss it because I used to be a toast fiend, I've only had a few baps when I've been to bbq's in the recent good weather.

I've started getting compliments about how much I've lost which trust me makes the suffering worthwhile! I don't use scales religiously and am going more by how I look and feel but at last check I was over 2 and a half stone down since end of March/Start of April, I did have a week or 2 recently where I fell off the wagon and ate too much and didn't move enough so I'm gutted that I should be further on but it's not about how many times you fall down, It's about how many times you get back up! Been fully focused again now the past couple weeks!

DDP Yoga, anyone on it?

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