10 Minute Solution - Kickbox Bootcamp (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)As with the other DVDs in the 10-Minute Solution series, Kickbox Bootcamp features five 10-minute workouts. You can pick one for a quick 10-mintue blast, follow all five in sequence for a killer 50-minute routine, or mix and match them as you wish to get just the workout you want. The 10-Minute Solution series is all about flexibility-one reason why I own several DVDs of the series. The instructor on this DVD is Keli Roberts. The five workouts, all with some element of kickboxing flavor, are:
Basic Training: This segment is basically "Beginner Kickboxing"-a good starting point for people who haven't had much kickboxing experience; however, I still found it a great workout even though I have been doing kickboxing for about a year. While teaching you the basic punches and kicks that will be used throughout the DVD, Keli keeps your heart rate up with faux jump roping, boxer shuffle, and other cardio moves.
Ultimate Buns and Thighs: This segment incorporates kicks into a lower body workout that includes lunges and plies. The method Keli uses to teach kicking is quite simple and effective. This was a good workout. I didn't feel the burn as much as in the TamiLee Webb "I Want Those Buns!" workout, but then Keli doesn't use quite so much repetition and it therefore wasn't as hard on my knees.
Arm and Shoulder Sculptor: Here we switch to an upper body focus using light hand weights to get more benefit out of the punches. I started with the 5-pound hand weights I use for at-home upper-body work, but had to switch to 2-pounders to keep up with Keli's fast pace. She also does some quick punching sequences in between weight segments. I really liked this workout and, from the look of Keli's upper body, I'd say she knows what she's doing!
Fat-Burning Blast: This segment definitely puts the "Bootcamp" in the title. It begins (after the warm up) with a very difficult sequence-going from a stand to a squat to a plank (push-up position) to a squat to a stand over and over (and incorporating other-even more challenging-moves as the sequence progresses). Once you get past that sequence, there is a series of lateral agility drills-sliding, jumping and stepping side to side. By far, my least favorite of the DVD.

Washboard Abs: Keli definitely doesn't depend just on crunches here-she does planks, side work and a few Pilates moves as well as crunches to work out your obliques, upper and lower abs. This is a good workout, and I didn't make it all the way through on the first try. That's a good sign, though, because it gives me something to work toward.
Pros:
1. Keli doesn't use the same tired moves as every one else-despite the MANY exercise DVDs I've tried, there were many new moves on this DVD and I loved that.
2. The warm-ups and cool-downs, while brief, are excellent and tailored to each workout.
Cons:
1. There is almost no color contrast on the menu, so figuring out where the "cursor" is and which button you're selecting is very difficult. I found this highly annoying.

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NO TIME TO EXERCISE? We have the solution for you – the 10 Minute Solution! Instructor Keli Roberts has developed 5 distinctive and supereffective bootcamp-inspired kickboxing workouts, each one specially-designed to whittle your body into tip-top shape and each one only 10 minutes. Split them into 5 separate workouts, or mix and match to hit your own unique problem areas … or do all of them together for one total-body 50 minute workout!BASIC TRAINING This focused "get-you-going" segment really lays the groundwork for your total-body fitness goals. Use it as a starting point to prepare for the other segments, or as a stand-alone, calorie-busting workout.UTIMATE BUNS & THIGHS If a toned, tight, strong lower body is what you desire, you’ll find it here! These 10 minutes are jam-packed with fat-burning moves and some unique exercises you’ve never seen or done before – and they work!ARM & SHOULDER SCULPTOR Get ready to chisel and sculpt that upper body. This ultra-effective program leads you through punches, jabs and upper cuts and utilizes light hand weights for even faster results.WASHBOARD ABS Everyone wants tight, flat abs and with this program you can get them! Keli combines time-proven abdominal exercises with some ground-breaking techniques so that you’ll see REAL results … fast!FAT BURNING BLAST This energetic segment is all about getting your heart rate up and your body weight down! The Fat Burning Blast is an excellent complement to any of the other segments, or — done alone — it’s an action- packed, ultraefficient way to blast away calories and burn carbs

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Leslie Sansone: Walk Weight Loss Bootcamp Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been walking with Leslie for a few years; she helped me lose 36 pounds. So I'm very familiar with the music, moves, etc, from her workouts. This latest, however, offers something completely new: her first boot camp style walk. It comes with two "figure eight" bands; the yellow is lighter resistance, and the orange is heavier resistance, so you can work your way up.
This is a 3 mile walk which, with warm up and cool down/ stretch, comes in at around 45 minutes. It's just you and Leslie, no other walkers. The music is updated in this one and it's pretty good. In mile 1, it's all walking with the four basic Leslie moves: sidesteps, knee lifts, kicks and kickbacks. Some new moves are included here: a sidestep with heel crossed in front, sidestep with toe crossed in back, and a sort of box step that incorporates a knee lift. I could definitely feel those moves hitting the harder to reach areas of my legs.
Miles 2 and 3 consist of 5 intervals: 2 minutes of brisk walking, 1 minute of "boosted walking" (jogging) and two minutes of strength training with the Figure 8. The strength training uses basic moves such as bicep curls, tricep kickbacks, chest presses, lunges, and an upper back exercise. The intervals REALLY pumped up the walk. Using the "boot camp" interval style is supposed to keep your metabolism revved and burn more calories; I could feel every muscle in my body got worked with this one. As an added bonus, it goes by fast. This would be a great introduction to Leslie; or, if you've been walking with her a long time, a great way to shake things up. This is one I'll be doing often.

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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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