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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Self: Bikini Ready Fast (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)This workout is led by Ellen Barrett, who is best known for her appearances in the Crunch Pilates workouts. She is back with two fellow exercisers in this workout filmed on a beach in Mexico.
This workout is about 30 minutes long and contains 3 segments. I would describe it as more of a toning video with pilates inspired movements. The first segment is more toning, you will see 3 giant sets of exercises, each performed slightly different. The first includes traditional bicep curls, side lateral raises for shoulders, then squats some of which include some of which include some standing ab work. The second set has more biceps, this time hammer curls, side lateral raises for shoulders but with a slightly different twist, and step squats. The third set has angled bicep curls, overhead presses and pulsing squats.
The second segment has more pilates inspired moves, plenty of standing ab work using light weights such as torso circles and ribcage reaches. This segment also includes more toning exercises for arms, but ones that are more commonly seen in pilates work like the zipup, half moons, arm slices, lat pulldowns, figure 8 arms, etc. You will also see some plies, pushups and static lunges in this segment.
The third segment is the shortest of the three and does not use any weights. You start with plyo jumps, basically jumping from one leg to the other, then you will do another set of jumps this time holding briefly and then returning to standing while on the one leg. While you are standing on one leg you will do "figure 8 knees" which are pretty self explanatory. One legged squats follow, and then you repeat the series a few more times. Then you finish off with standing knee cross crunches before cooling down.
There is also a bonus pilates abs routine that Ellen teaches on her own. It is short and sweet, not particularly challenging though.
Overall, not a bad workout. I would recommend it for beginner/intermediate levels mostly or it would be good for days you are not up to anything strenuous. There is a nice variety of exercises, plus some new ones that are interesting. Ellen as always is a very pleasant instructor. The scenery of the video is pleasing to the eye as well.

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SELF, the premier magazine devoted to women’s health and well-being, delivers a workout designed to make you look and feel strong, confident and sexy. With these fun, easy-to-follow moves, you will trim and tone all over and achieve the body you’ve always wanted in as few as four weeks, regardless of your current fitness level. This expertly designed sculpting routine will motivate you to reach all your fitness goals–fast! Best of all, SELF magazine’s Bikini Ready Fast! workout will help you burn more calories than you would during a typical resistance-training workout. Get ready to hit the beach!

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