Saturday, September 22, 2018

Quick Downloading Tips

I download videos to play them with less freezing.
There are several video downloading extensions available for free on browsers.

To find extensions for Chrome,
go to
chrome://extensions/

I usually use the Flash Video Downloader extension on Chrome except for youtube.
Video Download Helper sometimes works on Chrome but the free file may be watermarked.
I download from youtube using Opera or Firefox

Both Flash Video Downloader and SaveFrom.net Helper extensions still work on Opera
https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/savefromnet-helper/

FVD works well on Firefox and Video Download Helper for youtube
SaveFrom.net Helper is also available for Firefox

(Sometimes the downloaded MP4 file will not work on Windows Media Player but will play on VLC.
Remember you can rename the file if desired)

Try Handbrake if you want to rip files from a dvd:
http://neverendingplateau.blogspot.com/2015/04/handbrake-walk-through-for-ripping-dvd.html



Thursday, September 20, 2018

WOW

I am resubbed to WalkingOnlineWorkouts (WOW) and loving the music and moves.
The Country music in *Cornfield Country* just made me smile throughout.
Love the Lindsey Stirling bonus segment that starts with music from Phantom of the Opera around the 27 minute mark in the *More Lindsey Stirling* video.

If you have not yet visited this workout site, try the free trial!
https://walkingonlineworkouts.vhx.tv/browse

No workout has ever made me want to move as much.
I have to force myself to do other workouts by pausing my subscription but am a very happy camper once I restart the subscription.

Because of WOW's great music, I am editing other workouts less and burning fewer dvdrs of edits.

Saturday, September 1, 2018

Walk 15 and Jaime Brenkus Rock the Walk

I am in the middle of a one month subscription to Leslie Sansone's All Access Pass which includes her whole Walk at Home library (her newest releases like the 15 mile Walk 15 as well as some rare older workouts and the Daily Walk subscription) for ~$9 a month.

The Daily Walk alone costs ~$5 after a one month free trial which stays active for a whole month even if immediately cancelled.

The first workout on the new September calendar for the Daily Walk was the 5 mile Walk 15 which starts with my favorite Walk 15 mile including the three female leaders (Nadyia, Kamilah, and Rocky).

The Daily Walk has both a monthly calendar and a daily calendar viewing option.  The routines can be streamed directly from the website or using a downloaded free app.  You have access to any of the Daily routines for that specific month and some of the next month depending on the date you subscribe.  I highly recommend trying the Daily Walk by subscribing more towards the middle of September so you can also try some October workouts, even if you immediately cancel your free trial.  It is worth the bother just to try the 5 mile Walk 15.  Later in September is the 2 mile Walk 15 and there may be others added in October.   Last month, the new 4 mile Walk 15 was available.

https://yourdailywalk.com

I actually stayed subscribed to the Daily Walk, on and off, after trying my monthly free trial and did the All Access to see the new 5 mile Walk 15 which was not offered previously to September as well as a few older walks I had missed.

If you subscribe to the All Access Pass, try the Weightloss Bootcamp!
(This routine is on the September calendar if you try the free trial or want the cheaper subscription starting during September)

ETA:
https://shop.myevergreenwellness.com/
You can try 4 Jaime  Brenkus freebies by giving your email address

I really like the Rock the Walk ABS sample BUT there are 4 sets of forward crunches and only one set of the high-low twist on just one side so this sample was not well choreographed for working sides equally and variety.  Also the Evergreen customer service does not seem responsive so buying a streaming video series may not be a permanent purchase.  The dvds ordered from Amazon for his other series were not pressed so have a short shelf life and are overpriced at $20 each.

Finally heard from their customer service and Jaime Brenkus who seemed a bit clueless about working both sides equally.  His excuse for half of the moves being boring front crunches was to make the waist slimmer and tighter which is not my goal for moving at the age of 69.
(passing on this unprofessional purchase).

ETA:
Today was my last visit to the Leslie Sansone Walk at Home Digital library because my All Access Pass ends tomorrow.   I enjoyed the month in spite of doing most routines with their original audio and found 3 miles a day perfect for my morning routine, usually bouncing for two miles then sitting for the third mile.  I did lose about 2 pounds during this month but had also cut back on carbs and tried to fast 14 to 16 hours overnight.  Tomorrow I plan to visit other subs and digital purchases before resubbing to WalkingOnlineWorkouts.