The Method Pilates - All in One Workout Review

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(More customer reviews)In-between whipping up magic in the kitchen (cooking), keeping your life organized (cleaning, errands), securing a paycheck (work), and making everyone happy (family responsibilities), it may sometimes feel like you are much less than an exercise goddess. After all, who has 90 minutes to exercise?
My solution has been to make time to escape to the workout room. I've found that I can get more done because of the increase in energy. So, technically, I don't have time "not" to exercise.
Once I start the "All in One" workout, I know I am going to feel like a goddess, move like a dancer and feel like I really did work every muscle group in my entire body.
The precise movements in this video do take time to master, yet are fun and creative. With three instructors and constantly changing exercises, you will never be bored. You will in fact experience a new dimension in total physical conditioning. A combination of yoga, T'AI Chi, classical and aerobic dance, and exercises inspired by Joseph Pilates will encourage the integration of the entire body.
You will also find yourself feeling more balanced. Of all the workout videos I have tried, this one excels in developing balance. Improving strength, endurance, suppleness and flexibility are also included in the game plan.
There are three sections or if you add "lengthening," there are four sections.
1. Warm-Up Conditioning is an innovative variety of dance-based movements to firm every major muscle group. This is one of my favorite segments and is 15 minutes.
2. Aerobic Cross-Training (30 minutes) warms your body to fat burning intensity. You alternate between aerobic dance and weight exercises which are not overly challenging, but seem to work well.
3. Centering Makeover (35 minutes) helps you to become more aware of your body's center of energy, balance and strength. It encourages good posture, balance and poise. The anti-gravity techniques help to defy aging.
4. Lengthening (10 minutes) is a cool-down segment, which is reminiscent of yoga. I would have enjoyed another 10 minutes in this section if it had included more yoga stretching. At this point, I was not going anywhere and was flat on the floor anyway! This is a tough workout, but you will love the challenge.
Overall, you will enjoy the variety. The dance segments evoke a "from the beginning of the earth" tribal feel (drums alternate with a more Jazzy track) and make you feel centered. The footwork is challenging at first.
If you keep your feet moving you can work your way past the more complex routines which are not that complex on your third use of this video. They are actually quite fun and the dance is alternated with weights so you get a break from the dance segment to catch your breath. The dance steps do demand your full attention.
I rate this an intermediate to advanced workout. If you have been walking on a treadmill a few times a week, you will have no problem completing the 90 minutes.
Jennifer Kries makes her appearance in the beginning and end of this video. If anyone is a fitness goddess, she is! Soon after she begins instructing you in the Method Techniques, you will realize why. She also seems to have a subtle humor and enjoys encouraging you to push your limits. I especially enjoy the Method workouts when she is the instructor. All the instructors in this video are easy to listen to and inspire you to keep going.
I give this my highest recommendation for all over body conditioning and enjoyment. I am very picky about workout videos, so you know this one is going to be good! The dancing in this video will really make you feel like a goddess and you don't have to have a perfect figure. Dance away and enjoy life, that is what is important!
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Defy gravity defy age!This easy-to-follow full-body Method workout is designed for maximum fat reduction and aerobic conditioning.A complete fat reduction workout!This video integrates all of the elements recommended for a complete workout and includes innovative anti-gravity precision toning and firming techniques.System Requirements:Running Time: 90 Min. Color.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:HEALTH/FITNESS UPC:071083559860 Manufacturer No:5598-6

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Kathy Smith - Timesaver - Lift Weights to Lose Weight (1998) Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this tape. I got it about six months ago and have been doing it about twice a week and I couldn't be happier with the results. This tape will get your arms and legs in terrific shape (the ab program is a little too short for me, frankly) if you do it faithfully, and the tape is so enjoyable, that it's easy to do faithfully. As she points out in the video, building muscle helps you lose weight, and this video will help you reach your goal. As other reviewers have stated, she offers two tracks, complete with guidance as to who should do what when, and recommends beginning weights. Her direction is terrific and the tape really flows. She's energetic, without being overly peppy (as I find her in some other videos). Unlike a lot of other tapes, you don't waste time listening to instruction, you are working out for the entire 40 minutes. Kathy Smith has split the tape into two 20 minute workouts (upper and lower body) which is really helpful when you've got limited time to workout.
Bottom line, Kathy Smith has designed a terrific workout tape that is easy to stick with and will give you the results you want.

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Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp Workout Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a big fan of boot-camp style workouts and this is definitely a new favorite! You can pick between a 30-minute or a 50-min workout and between dance/pop and alternative/rock background music. The workout is in 30 second intervals: 30 seconds of marching, jogging, running, or jumping jacks alternating with a targeted exercise). The marching/running portions are broken into 3 "gears." As the workout progresses, the gear increases. Be forewarned: this workout is NON-STOP!! Absolutely no breaks (actually, the marching gear might feel like a break, but just wait 'til you start running!!)
The moves are basic and easy to follow. There's also a modifier for beginners (that ACTUALLY does real modifications!)
Harvey might be an acquired taste for some. I personally find him motivating and his military style barking somewhat comical but if you don't like feeling as if someone is shouting orders at you, you might not like his personality. He is very blunt ("I don't mind and you don't matter."), doesn't sugar coat anything ("Get off your fat wide butt."), and might even seem a bit insulting (he keeps calling Gian, one of the exercisers, "Gyland" throughout the workout, asks him what his name is but keeps calling him by the wrong name--kind of becomes a running joke) but Harvey can be pretty funny and actually says a kind word or two to his background exercisers.
One downside is that some of the camera angles can get pretty crazy but the moves really are soooo easy to follow that it pretty much makes up for it. (But be advised modifiers: there is one exercise that is almost complete before you see what the modified version is--but only once.)
INITIATION: A 2 1/2 minute "pep talk"/how the workout program works
30 MINUTE WORKOUT:
Warm Up: March in place to marching combo (march wide-low-forward-up-down-back-up-in), twists and high knees, shadow jabs, cross jabs, and upper cuts, stretches (calf, hamstring, quad, groin, and back stretches; "kung-fu balance" and ankle rotations)
First Gear: Marching
Jumping jacks, scissor jacks, side leaps, "Beat Those Boots" (squats but low enough to touch your shoes), side squats, step back lunges, single leg squats
Second Gear: Light Jogging
Knee pumps, Jab Jab Kick A-- (just regular jab punches)
Third Gear: Jumping Jacks
Jab Jab Kick A--, Upper-cuts
Third Gear: Regular Jog/Running
Push-ups (3 down, 1 up count), push-ups (1 down, 3 up count), one-leg burpies, crunches, bicycle crunches, two count leg lifts, jack knives, back extensions (a.k.a "supermans")
Cool Down: Downgrading from running to jogging to marching. Neck rolls, shoulder rolls, tricep, lat, and chest stretches, seated groin stretch, lying hamstring, lower back, quad stretches, "preying mantis" (a.k.a "cobra"), and child's pose
50 MINUTE WORKOUT (A 20-min continuation of the 30 minute workout, picks up after the back extensions):
Third Gear: Regular Jog/Running
Jumping Jacks, suicide jacks, suicide side leaps (regular side leaps w/ longer strides), jump squats, "Beat Those Boots", "Lunge with a Switch", One-legged squat with a reach, knee pump with a jab, suicide push-ups (stabilizing on one arm while tapping the opposite shoulder then push-up)
This last four sections don't follow the alternating jog/targeted exercise pattern but go straight from one exercise to the next. After the last exercise, you go into a third gear jog/run:
1. Upper-cuts, slow high knees, regular push-ups, body-builder
2. Double jab kick a-- (front and side jabs), jumping jacks, planks
3. Crunches, bicycle crunches, two count leg lifts, "Hello, Dolly" (crossing legs), plank
4. Back extensions with a Latin pull-down
Cool Down: Same as 30-min workout.
BONUS FEATURE: Interviews with Harvey, Dr. Ian Smith, and Dr. Linda Papadopoulos

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Girls Next Door Workout (2007) Review

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(More customer reviews)OK, I'm going to be honest--I originally got the DVD because I'm a fan of Girls Next Door & thought it looked like it would be a fun workout, based on the episode I saw where the girls were putting the video together. As it turns out, I was more than pleasantly surprised at how challenging the workouts actually were... though I was really disappointed with Kendra's, which really felt like a waste of time to me. Here's a break-down of each 15-minute workout:
Holly's 'Express' Workout:
By far my favorite on the DVD, Holly's routine is very user-friendly & leaves you feeling like you've been working out for a lot longer than the 15 minutes. Though it doesn't mention it on the packaging, you'll need weights and an exercise ball.
Bridget's 'Boot Camp' Workout:
No complaints here; I was sore the next day, though, that's for sure! Bridget takes the 'Boot Camp' theme seriously and leads a rigorous, total-body toning session in her 15 minutes; the only downside is that she seems really, really nervous & it comes across every once in awhile during her routine. You'll need a pair of weights for this workout.
Kendra's Martial Arts Demonstration:
Really, this workout isn't even worth bothering with. Think Tae-Bo, but really watered-down and with a blond ponytail, and you've got it. The first three minutes of her section are basically of her dancing, followed by 10 minutes or so of jump roping & a few martial arts moves (kicking, punching and shadow boxing) I didn't even break a sweat during this one.
Overall, a great DVD with charismatic, encouraging "leaders" for quick, fun toning--just skip Kendra's section and work through Holly & Bridget's for a heart-pumping 30 minute workout.

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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Power Squad Bod - Hard Body Boot Camp (2009) Review

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(More customer reviews)This dvd is probrably the best of the 3.The whole dvd takes place on the field of the texas stadium.There are about 6 or 7 cheerleaders on the field.The workout outs are in 2 sections the low impact and high impact.The workouts really do work I did feel my lower body my legs ache for 3 days.But you may want to rewind the video about 4 times if you really want to work out a certain exercise to get maximum results.You do feel like you are really in a workout session with the cheerleaders,but can feel like your in a high school gym class.Jay does talk alot of talking in between the exercises sometimes too much,but you do have time to catch your breath.if you have knee problems you may want to be careful,there are alot of squats and he tells you to get lowwww.There is a 5 minute ab blaster workout but some of the moves are for advanced like the cheerleader who is showing them,who probrably has been doing these exercises all her life so she's very core strong.There is a breakdown of all the exercise moves he shows you how to do them so you don't feel lost when you workout with the cheerleaders.

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Join the Cheerleaders and their official trainer Jay Johnson on the field of famous Texas Stadium for a series of fat-blasting boot camp-style workouts. These routines will burn major calories, transform your body and kick-start your metabolism! The main program features both low-impact and high-impact workouts that are proven to define, strengthen and tighten your upper body, lower body and core. Each routine has modifications for beginner, intermediate and advanced. Focus on a specific area, or do the entire body program for a total body workout!

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The Biggest Loser Workout, Vol. 1 (2004) Review

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(More customer reviews)This DVD has 5 different programs. You get 2 cardio segments 20 minutes a piece, a weights segment also 20 minutes, a bootcamp segment also 20 minutes, and a stretch segment which is only 10 minutes. The workouts are actually pretty challenging. The quality of the workouts are good, but there are a couple of reasons why I give this 4 stars instead of 5. This is very high impact. If you have joint problems this is not the DVD for you. There is ALOT of jumping. Also, this must have been recorded before the finale because the cast of former contestants were visibly unable to keep up on some of the exercises. Also, sometimes they would be going at a different pace, or be on a different foot, than Bob the trainer. These things can be pretty distracting. The versatility of this DVD is a big selling point. You can choose just one segment, or you can mix & match. Its really very user friendly. So, for the intensity of the workouts & the versatility of this DVD I give it 4 stars.

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Denise Austin: 3-Week Boot Camp Review

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(More customer reviews)I work out every morning with a different DVD, ranging from cardio, to sculpting, to kickboxing, but I wanted to add a Denise Austin video and I liked the format of this one - kind of similar to 30 Day Shred. It has 2 full workout that are about 20 minutes each and a 6 minute bonus ab blaster. I have done the entire DVD twice in the past week and will say that it is a quality workout. I don't feel as wore out as I do after say, 40 minutes with Jillian Michaels, but I am sweaty and having fun the entire time with Denise. Some of the arm moves are a bit cheerleader-esque, but it is a good time. I look forward to my next workout with Denise Austin and her crew!

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Jump on the fast track to weight loss and lose up to two dress sizes with DENISE AUSTIN'S 3-WEEK BOOT CAMP! This invigorating plan delivers two supercharged workouts that combine cardio and strength training to boost metabolism and accelerate fat loss. Then, finish strong with a 6-minute bonus Ab Fat-Blaster that will tone and trim a sexy midsection. In just three weeks, you will trim inches, get fit and feel great! CARDIO & STRENGTH INTERVALS (20 min.): Tune up your metabolism and your muscles with cardio and strength intervals specialized to blast maximum fat and calories. ATHLETIC TRAINING (20 min.): Trim inches with a kettlebell-inspired workout that uses controlled momentum, full-body moves and cardio bursts to shed weight fast. BONUS: AB FAT-BLASTER (6 min.): Sculpt rock-hard abs in an instant with three-dimensional exercises that target-tone the entire core to reveal a slim, strong, sexy center.

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The Biggest Loser: The Workout - Boot Camp (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great workout that can grow with you as your strength and stamina develop. This workout is probably too intense for the true beginner, but would provide an excellent workout for the advanced beginner to intermediate exerciser. There are 3 separate workouts (called Levels) that progress in difficulty. Level 1 lasts 20 minutes and consists of an interval workout that mixes cardio with strength moves that work the upper and lower body simultaneously. Level 2 is 15 minutes and has more challenging moves such as squat thrusts, jumping pushups, tricep dips with a leg lifts and one-arm pushups. This section has some high impact moves, so be prepared to jump. Fortunately, Heba and Vicky show low impact versions, so you don't ever have to jump if you don't want to. Finally, Level 3 is 10 minutes and focuses on strength moves to really exhaust the muscles and add definition. A warm-up and cool-down are included. The stretching section is excellent. Bob doesn't really do the moves, but he coaches and helps the contestants maintain proper form.
You can customize your workout by selecting which levels you want to do and the order you want to do them at the beginning of you workout. You can do each level once, more than once or not at all. Or you can choose the Maximum Results program which has preset selections based on how many weeks you've been doing the program.
Equipment Needed: Hand Weights, Resistance Band, Medicine Ball (however the band and ball are optional and the moves are also shown without them)
Things That Could Be Improved: My only complaint is that sometimes the contestants performing the workout don't always demonstrate the best form, and will sometimes randomly do their own thing. Your best bet is to follow Allie if you want to do the move correctly. Heba shows modifications to make the workout easier if you are just starting out. The moves are simple and easy to follow, so you can do this workout even if you aren't super coordinated.
Overall: This is a great workout that will really improve your fitness level and help to build strength and agility. It uses proven techniques such as interval training and plyometrics, and Bob is a motivating instructor. This is how they really workout on the ranch. Enjoy and hope you get great results!

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Just like the contestants on NBC's hit show, you too can rev up your fat-burning furnace and experience dramatic weight loss in less time. Join "The Biggest Loser" trainer, Bob, and show contestant winners and finalists for a 6-8 week program that beats the bulge one intensity level at a time. Begin with Boot camp 1 and as you improve, add on Boot camps 2 and 3 for a powerful workout that challenges every muscle with dynamic moves designed to give those unwanted pounds the boot! WARM-UP (5 Minutes): Prepare your body for boot camp with athletic conditioning moves that get the heart pumping and the muscles warm. LEVEL 1 (Weeks 1 and 2) -Boot camp Level 1 (20 Minutes): Bob turns on the burn with upper- and lower-body strength intervals, then revs your metabolism with calorie-crushing cardio. LEVEL 2 (Weeks 3 and 4) - Boot camp Level 2 (15 Minutes): Pick up the pace and drop the pounds with Bob's innovative power moves that integrate fat-blasting bursts of cardio. LEVEL 3 (Weeks 5 and 6) - Boot camp Level 3 (10 Minutes): Challenge your balance and fine-tune your physique using bands and weights to further chisel your newfound muscle. COOL-DOWN (5 Minutes): Reward and energize your body with athletic and yoga-inspired stretches that soothe tight muscles and improve posture.

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Denise Austin: Boot Camp - Total Body Blast Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a ton of fitness videos, and picked this one up on a whim. I am SO glad I did! I was surprised at how efficient the entire program was.. it was fast moving, but I felt like my entire body was worked, and worked well. I almost gave up on Denise after her Burn Fat Fast video, which was frustrating in that it didn't provide a high intensity workout.
I completed the entire program tonight, and it was FUN and not in a dancy, breezy way - but in a way that moved along without getting boring.
Beginners will definitely get frustrated with this because it IS Denise, and her cueing is atrocious.. BUT if you exercise often, and are familar with a variety of moves you will catch on quickly. I highly recommend this dvd for exercisers wanting to throw in some great variety (which there is a TON in this video) I am now a happy (boot)camper!

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In BOOT CAMP: TOTAL BODY BLAST, your personal drill sergeant Denise Austin will transform your body into a fat-burning furnace with dynamic intervals of punches, kicks, and power drills! Banish flab, burn mega calories and sculpt a champion body with Denise's unique blend of cardio, strength training and FUN! The DVD includes: CARDIO BOOT CAMP: Blast into shape with this 20-minute, high-energy workout that interchanges short bursts of cardio with longer workout periods that combine kickboxing, sports drills and calorie-crunching calisthenics! STRENGTH BOOT CAMP: Experience another level of interval training with this explosive, 20-minute workout that alternates strengthening exercises (using hand weights) with heart-pounding cardio boosts to incinerate fat and keep your heart-rate soaring! FLEXIBILITY: Look and feel better than ever with this 10-minute series of active, isolated, stretching moves and techniques designed to improve your posture, flexibility and overall athletic performance!

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Lindsay Brin's Postnatal Boot Camp with Moms Into Fitness Review

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(More customer reviews)With so many postnatal DVDs on the market, it was hard to know which one to select. I chose this one because it offered so much variety ... so many ways to mix and match so as not to get bored with a routine. There are hours worth of routines, so you can change it up quite easily. And if you prefer a set routine, she also offers four of those, of varying lengths.
Let me tell you, this is one really great workout! I do the 28-minute routines while my kids are napping and I feel as exhausted afterward as with my 1-hour StrollerFit class on the weekends. Thank goodness she has Amy on there to provide the example for beginners like myself. I'm huffing and puffing even to the beginner workout! (Note to beginners: Keep a towel and glass of water handy ... you'll need both!) What I really like about this DVD is that you don't have to be particularly coordinated. I tend to be "aerobics-routine-challenged," but even I can catch on to the routine. However, I think postnatal moms who are already in great shape and who are very coordinated would still get a good workout, because there are advanced and intermediate models to follow on the DVD.
I also like the fact that she doesn't talk down to you as new moms. The routine isn't "dummied down" in any way to make it easy on you. If you are serious about getting the weight off and regaining a normal shape, this is a serious workout. She still reminds you to follow the beginner model if you need to, but doesn't make this workout any easier than a normal exercise DVD.
Highly recommend this one!

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This PostNatal Fitness DVD features a warm-up, six ab workouts of three minutes each, 10 cardio interval workouts of 10 minutes each and a cool-down. You get a lot of bang for your buck with Brin, B.S.E., CPT & Pre/Post-natal expert.

Fitness expert for Mom & Baby Magazine, Lindsay Brin, delivers the only PostNatal exercise DVD of its kind with over 2 hours of exercises including 10-10 minute weight loss workouts! Choose from the 10 minute Quickstart menu, 6 core workouts or Lindsay's 12 week program. Reshape your body, flatten your tummy and get your energy back with Pilates, Cardio, Core, Kickboxing, Plyometrics, Yoga, Mom/Baby Core Strength, Toning and more!

If you are tired of doing the same routine, this DVD will continually boost your metabolism and challenge your body! You will lose inches in your core almost immediately with the 6 core workouts Lindsay designed specifically for the postnatal mom. Short on time? Lindsay (advanced), Amy (beginner) and Michele (intermediate) will show you simple choreography broken into 10 minute segments.

You will do cardiovascular drills followed by toning drills to maximize fat burning...studies prove this is the quickest way to get your body back! And, 410 different workout options so you can use it for years!

Designed so you can get right back to being mom! Each 10 minute interval is quick and to the point!

Program Includes:
6 core workouts (each 3 minutes)
10 Cardio/Toning weight loss workouts (each 10 minutes)
Quickstart workouts
Lindsay's 12 week program
Lindsay Brin is the creator of Moms Into Fitness and has choreographed over 15 fitness DVD specific to moms bodies. Print your free meal plan on her website.

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