«Great workout.»
I really have enjoyed this DVD. The different options given really allow you to customize your own workout, even different men and women options.
I do have to say that although the DVD cover says balance ball, weights and medicine ball optional, the one portion of this video really requires them (boot camp), I can't see a way for you to do the exercises without them. That's the main reason I gave this 4 instead of 5 stars. I do have the equipment and think the workout is great, but if you don't have them, I'd probably skip this DVD for a different one.
[Saturday, October 25, 2008]
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«Best workout DVD I've ever bought!»
What a fantastic DVD! I had lost about 30 pounds the "old fashioned way" (that is, eating right and lots of exercise). I maintained that loss and decided I would like to lose another 15, and my old DVDs just weren't going to do it any more. I decided to get this one as a way to bust through my plateau and really kick-start things -- and boy, has it worked! I've only lost 3 pounds since starting this DVD about 4 weeks ago, but I've lost 5 inches overall!
With this DVD, you mix and match all the parts to make a workout that fits into your schedule. It's great for folks who don't have a lot of time, and just need to sneak a really intense, short workout in, as the longest "chunk" is only 15 minutes long. Besides the warm-up/cool down, there are segments for Cardio (low impact OR high impact for either men or women), strength training (Bob's Boot Camp OR weight training for either men or women), and flexibility.
All of the segments are very challenging, no matter what your fitness level. The weight lifting and high intensity cardio segments are always shown with easier adaptations of the moves, and Kim and Bob even show ways to make the moves harder if you need a bigger challenge. I always end up dripping sweat when I'm done (if you don't want to sweat, skip this and go for a walk outside), and feeling AMAZING. You WILL feel the burn with this workout! Be forewarned though, there are A LOT of squats and lunges, so if you have joint problems, you should talk to your Doc or just skip this.
The best part, I think, is the fact that the contestants are the ones doing the workouts. You're not watching 6 super thin/super buff people do the moves perfectly without ever breaking a sweat. You see regular people who have lost weight and want to lose more working their butts off. It's encouraging to see folks weighing 75 pounds more than me doing these moves, losing their balance, groaning with effort... When you do this DVD, you can't help but think, "if these guys can do it, I can too!!" And Bob and Kim really drive that message home.
Just a GREAT DVD for anyone who needs a challenge.
[Sunday, October 05, 2008]
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«Not a safe workout for the knees»
Lunges and squats are the two exercises that destroy the knees. The Biggest Loser workouts are full of both. I recommend that you avoid at all costs...your knees will thank you.
[Thursday, September 04, 2008]
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