Shape: Bikini Body Camp Transforming Workout Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this DVD because I wanted a workout DVD that can REPLACE my gym workout, not provide me with something a little extra on a "down" day. Lucky for me, unlucky for my muscles, I got what I asked for.
Program 1 is a cardio workout simulating hills so your heart rate goes up and down steadily. This workout is very intense, and I wouldn't recommend it if you have weak knees due to the jumping lunges and jumping jacks. Ouch. I am used to doing 50 min. of moderate/intense training on the elliptical, where I only produce a thin sheen of sweat--not with this one! I definitely had to stop in the middle to have some H2O. Everytime I do any of the Shape workouts I lose about 2 lbs of water weight. Interesting. I will also note that I go to the gym about 4-5 times a week and am not overweight. These workouts are challenging to people who are in shape, not just a moderate exerciser.
Program 2 is sculpting...I think there is a little too much emphasis on the arms in this one instead of the legs, but oh well. I also wish there was a section just for abs instead of them just telling me to squeeze my abs while I did the other exercises. After lifting for so long I could barely lift my arms and they do shoulders (full extension) towards the end of the weights section, which I think is a terrible idea!!!
Program 3 is a mix of kickboxing, sculpting, and drills. On my first rotation of the 3 programs, I had to take a day off between programs 2 and 3 to let my muscles heal, because after 2 I could barely stand and definitely could not do a squat or lunge! Now, this program is either the easiest of all three, or I'm getting the hang of these crazy workouts, because today I'm only a little sore. I was still sweating a lot during this one though (yup, 2 lbs of water weight gone).
Overall, I really like how there are a variety of workouts on one DVD; you can do it everyday without getting bored (so far). I am going to continue with the program they suggest of rotating the workouts 5 times a week to see if I tone up some. However, if I update my review and say that I lost like 10 lbs or something crazy like that, I'm still going to the gym like 4 times a week in addition--so, doing two workouts a day may contribute further to my weight loss, hah. Oh, and I love the resistance band that comes with the DVD. It really helps with the intensity.

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Maximum calorie burning program designed to get you trim toned and sleek in this efficient 5-day a week program. Includes three 30 minute workouts Cardio Interval Sculpt Plus Potpourri and a resistance band.System Requirements:Run Time: 90 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:HEALTH/FITNESS Rating:NR UPC:071083581762 Manufacturer No:5817-6

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Kathy Kaehler Basics - Total Fitness Workout Review

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(More customer reviews)Kathy Kaehler is a celebrity trainer who knows how to tone and condition your entire body in about 50 minutes (DVD says approx 45 minutes). She is a more serious instructor who still likes to have fun.
If you have an hour to exercise this is a good choice. She does give ideas for working out for 5 minutes a day, but I can't see this workout being effective in only 5 minutes. I'm learning you need to workout a lot more than 5 minutes a day if you want a fit body like Kathy Kaehler. Let's be realistic here. I hear that some very famous individuals, who we all know, exercise 6 times a week and for way more than 5 minutes. I've even heard of some actors trying to get in shape by working out for 2 hours a day.
Each segment doesn't have its own warm-up section, so you will more than likely end up doing at least two segments at a time, maybe the first two sections and the bonus at the end would be easy to fit into a tight schedule.
After you do this workout you will want to do the entire workout again and again. It is slightly addictive for reasons I can't quite comprehend. The set is in a living room; so maybe this makes me feel "at home." The set includes a Persian carpet, sapphire curtain, couch and table. A chair is taken from the dining room and you will need a sturdy chair. I prefer to put the chair up against a wall.
You honestly don't have time to be running about collecting the items you need. Things to collect before you start: mat, towel, chair, ball, 5-lb weights. The playing cards are optional but maybe more motivational than essential. Kathy Kaehler uses the cards while doing lunges and once while doing abs. Otherwise, you really don't need special equipment. The yoga mat seems essential when doing some yoga exercises.
Segments:
Warm it up
Cardio Blast
Bottoms Up
Arm Sculpting
Hot Legs
Ab-Solutely Ab
Stretch it out
Where do I feel the workout the most? In my stomach and legs. Who knew leaning up against a wall could be so intense or that my abs could feel so tight in such a short amount of time.
The motivational music keeps you focused and you quickly burn lots of calories, increase muscle mass and reduce your risk of disease.
Just when you think you are "absolutely" finished and all stretched out, the bonus section gets you all worked up again. I think the bonus section should be part of the workout and put back in right before the stretching. Although, if you want a break after doing your abs it can work pretty well.
Health tips include things like "not crossing your legs while sitting" and "walking when angry." The Nutrition tips help you work on your lifestyle and include ideas like drinking vegetable juices as snacks.
Benefits:
Increased Cardiovascular strength
Calories - you will burn a lot if you do the entire workout at once
Increase Muscle Mass - the use of weights helps
Increase Flexibility - not much stretching, but enough to stretch you out after exercising
I look forward to trying more Kathy Kaehler workouts. She works me out fast and furiously and I'm still sort of panting while writing this. This workout should make you sweat and give you a burst of energy. Nice as an afternoon pick up to wake you up for an evening out.
~The Rebecca Review
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Total body conditioning in 5-minutes a day!Celebrity trainer and NBC’s ‘Today Show’ fitness expert Kathy Kaehler leads you through a series of 5-minute workouts designed to tone and condition your entire body.In this "back to basics" approach to exercise, you’ll hit all three sides of The Fitness Triangle:Cardiovascular, Strength and Flexibility.Plus, you’ll increase lean muscle mass and improve your balance and posture.If you’re new to exercise or crunched for time, this 7 segment workout program is right for you. Complete the entire 35-minutes or choose a 5-minute segment each day:Warm Up, Cardio Blast, Bottoms Up, Arm Sculpting, Hot Legs, Absolutely Abs, or Stretch It Out.You too can perform the same tried and true techniques that have helped shape such famous physiques as Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Michelle Pfeiffer and Jennifer Aniston!

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Cindy Crawford - Next Challenge Workout Review

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(More customer reviews)Compared to my Denise Austin and Kathy Smith videos, this tape looks like something that should be played on MTV. I find that I get so caught up in the sophisticated camerawork, unusual music, and funky backgrounds that it's sometimes hard to pay attention to what I'm doing. I really love the look and sound of this video and that's one of the main reasons I enjoy doing it. The cardio section is really intense, but seems too short. Her sequence of lunges, squats and other moves for the lower body is a killer routine. I haven't felt so sore in a long time, and I'm a runner! Definitely not for the faint-hearted or anyone with bad knees. She spends a lot more time on chest exercises than any other video I've used. I wish the abs section had fewer full-body situps; they're not great for the lower back and I think there are more effective moves that put less stress on that area. I found that the routine for arms didn't do much for me until I started using eight-pound weights for some of the exercises; however, I have to switch back and forth between eight-pound and five-pound weights since I am not strong enough to use the heavier weights with some of the exercises. Overall, this is a video I always enjoy using, primarily because it's so entertaining to watch and I love the music. (However, I'm always relieved when the lower body segment is over!) Although I don't feel I'm getting enough of a cardio workout, all the muscles in my body feel pleasantly tired and challenged afterwards.

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