The Abs Diet for Women Workout

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3 Stars Abs?!? More like Calves!!
I overall like this workout DVD. I like Jessica, the instructor. However, I purchased this DVD to WORK MY ABS. That’s my trouble area…I had high hopes to whip my abs into shape. (I had never heard of ‘The Abs Diet,’ it was just an impulse buy when this DVD was brand new ~ I was going solely by the name.) If you choose to play all of the “mini” workouts on the DVD, it doesn’t really work your abs a whole lot.

After doing the complete workout….the next day my calves were KILLING me. I wished that my abs were sore, but they weren’t….just my calves were sore, for days. (This happened b/c of the cardio portion of the DVD where you jog in place forever.)

That’s all I have to say about this one….hope it helps. In short, don’t buy this DVD b/c of the name. It’s not an ab workout! However, if you’re looking for a little variety to your usual workout routine….you may like it.

2 Stars World’s DULLEST Cardio!
I have to admit, I probably own around 200 workouts. And, of ALL of them, this one probably has the Most Boring Cardio segement. Good points on the cardio are that it requires little space and does raise your heart rate. However, I cannot conquer the dread factor that comes from the repetiveness in the cardio! Seriously, where is the imagination? You spend well OVER HALF the cardio segment simply jogging in place. Just that: Jogging! And, the few intervals of not-jogging are repetitve in themselves. (No combos, you just repeat a move more intense that jogging for 30-90 seconds; so, for instance, you might jog for 3 minutes, then do jump squats for 1.) INCREDIBLY DULL! I will never do the cardio segment again. The toning segments are good and fun; so I kept this dvd for them alone. If I could rate the toning and cardio seperately, I would. I would like to give the Cardio exactly half of a star. I would give the toning a full four stars; well, four and half. If you expect imagination and choreography:buyer beware. This instructor DOES have another dvd (Women’s Health Train for Your Body Type) which I would recommend instead. It has really solid, fun toning segments. The cardio on it is not particularly imaginative or exciting, but she does far less jogging in place (but, yes, she still doest that! why????). If you tried it and thought that cardio was dull, you will never survive this one! I would give that whole video a solid 4 stars. Check in out. Both are nicely chaptered.

3 Stars Liked it…didn’t love it.
I’m rating this three stars…meaning I liked it but didn’t really like it nor did I love it.

All of the workouts are a little short and I was expecting it to be a little more abs oriented but it wasn’t. The portions that do work out your abs does a good job…although I’m not sure how much it would actually help someone who is more advanced in their workout routine. I was also expecting a little more diversity but believe me, I’m sure you’ve already seen all of these exercises before.

I guess it’s just a little mediocre, not sure if I would recommend someone spending money on this.

5 Stars Abs diet workout
I love that you can just do 10 minutes or an hour-whatever you have time for!

5 Stars wow!!!
I loved this workout! It’s broken up into 6 mini workouts, or you can run them all. I just ran them all, and it was the best workout I’ve had in a while. Keep in mind, I’m very active, but sweat was pouring off me by the time I got to the yoga at the end! There’s also a quick video blurb about the abs diet. A very good workout, and goes great with the eating plan.

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Lotte Berk Method For Beginners Muscle Eats Fat

Studio: Cerebellum Corporation Release Date: 03/21/2008

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5 Stars Excellent results
All 4 of the Lotte Berk dvd’s are worth their weight in gold. Though they’re aimed at beginners, I’ve been using them for over 2 years now, and still get superb results. That’s because the toning work is isometric, so you can continue to work harder as you get stronger. Also, you get better at positioning, and understanding how to make the exercises work, thus giving better results. I also enjoy the fact that the workout is only 30 min long.

This is the only one in the set that begins with light weights for the upper body, rather than push-ups & tricep dips. so on days when my wrists are bothering me, I chose this one. If you have any foot issues, wear shoes during the first part of the workout until you’ve completed the planks — you’ll be up on the toes of one foot while you raise the other foot.

The instructor in this one is the “elder statesman” of the group, and does a great job. She says she’s close to 50, and she looks terrific. She’s personally engaging and precise in her instruction. Both workout and instructor get an A++++++++.

1 Star Wrong artwork
This is the artwork for Tamilee Webb’s DVD, not the Lottie Berk Method. Just saying.

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Keeping Fit in Your 50s Strength

Studio: Acorn Media Release Date: 01/18/2005

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3 Stars Tedious
If you are already an active person, used to an exercise routine with a moderate to high intensity level, you may be disappointed in this DVD. There was too much talk and not enough action for me. I did, however, learn a bit about correct form when lifting free weights, but I was disappointed that the workout wasn’t more intense. In short, if you are a beginner, in need of an instructional video, this is the one for you.

2 Stars Too much talk and a waste of money!.
I thought I was purchasing a “weight training/body sculpting” video. Unfortunately I did not. Most of the video is wasted with two older women describing exercises that anyone can do by just observing.

I assumed the video would have a quick 2-3 minute demo at the beginning, then 30 minutes or so of weight training accompanied by an instructor’s verbal commands with appropriate music as I do in my body-sculpting class. Instead these women and their chatter are featured throughout the video. It’s as if the purpose of the video is to showcase these women instead of weight training.

Do not buy this video if you are looking for a good strength traininng video. I’m 61 and it’s worthless.

4 Stars Good beginner DVD
I thought the instructor did a good job demo-ing a 40-min basic weight training workout for beginners. She also offered frequent reminders and tips for performing the exercises correctly. Very little equipment was required (chair, weights, mat, stretch band), so you’re not obligated to go to a gym to make use of the techniques being taught.

4 Stars Great for us older gals!
Though I am not quite yet 50 I wanted to find a strenght tape that was varied yet had enough length to make it worthwhile. This fits the bill. I do the warm up through the end and if time permits I do the advanced set. This will definitely be one DVD that I will use over and over again. I highly recommend it.

3 Stars Feeling Great at 50
Keeping Fit in Your 50′s is a wonderful series; I have all three DVDs and use them regularly. The workouts are easy to follow and cover three areas of fitness: aeorbics, flexibility, and strength training. I have wasted money before on exercise videos, but found exactly what I needed with these.

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Womens Health Total Workout in Ten

Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 09/18/2007

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5 Stars Can’t get enough of Amy Dixon.
I have to say, my first experience with a Women’s Health workout was the Perfect Body Workout, and I thought it was pretty solid. Having then tried the Ultimate fat Burn and now this DVD, I have to say that Amy Dixon knows exactly what she’s doing, and am now totally impressed with these Women’s Health workouts.

This video has four segments–cardio, lower body, upper body, and a flexibility workout. All of them are about ten minites long, and you can pick and choose from if you don’t have time for all of them. I think all three are fantastic, especially for those of us that need a shorter but effective workout.

Here’s the good:

–All the moves are DOABLE the first time; I had absolutely no problem following her moves.

–The moves that are done are effective; I was feeling the burn in no time.

–There’s no wasted time in this video; there’s no standing around between exercises like I have experienced in other videos, so your heart rate is up the entire time.

–The cueing is good; even if you’re not sure what she means when she says the move, the moves are easy and you can pick them up right away. I like the fact that she gives plenty of warning before she changes.

–I loved the fact that there was a separate flexibility segment that used yoga and stretching moves. It felt great to do that after the segments using weights.

Things that could be improved:

–The workout calls for light weights (3 lbs), but I realized I needed more of a challenge. I used 5- and 8-lb weights for the upper and lower body segments.

For a more advanced exerciser, this workout might be a little easy. However, if you’re like most people and want a workout that will kick your tail and give you some bonus flexibility, this is the workout for you. Amy Dixon is one of the best DVD instructors I have come across, and I will definitely be on the lookout for any more workouts with her at the helm!

5 Stars Superb cueing, easy to follow, and it scorched the calories!
I like to rotate a variety of workout dvds to get a great daily workout in.

Even so, I am no pro at following instructors who are hard to follow or provide bad cueing. I’m not the most coordinated person and I am well aware of that!

No problems here. This dvd is truly one of my favorites. Not only is she one of the best I’ve seen at cueing and instruction, leaving my two left feet totally in sync and turning one of the lefts into a right, but it’s just a great workout overall!

I’ll touch on my own experience to help you make your decision:

Cueing: Rather than just jumping into something, while she’s doing some step you’ve already learned, she will begin to explain what’s to happen next. Then she always tells the viewer which direction you’ll go…such as explaining how to do a a move just before you go into it then giving you a countdown and telling you whether to start out left or right. There is just never any confusion here and never a need to rewind. Total clarity for me.

Caloric Burn: That said, a workout that provides great cueing and instruction is no good to anyone if you don’t scorch some calories doing it. I wear a bodybugg to show calories burned and, when I do just 20 minutes of this dvd, I burn as many calories as I do on some other 35 minute or longer videos. She packs a punch!! But I never feel like I’m gonna die or my heart rate is through the roof…it’s just a good solid routine with no pauses and great strength and cardio conditioning so you burn calories instantly, then build muscle so you burn even more even at rest.

instructor: excellent motivator, great high energy, I’m a new raving fan and would be confident buying any of her future videos because the two I own are amazing with her in them.

set: cool urban loft. Nice to look at. No distractions, good views from many angles,..Also many others working out behind her to make following along easily as they pan…except for this:

camera: ok here’s my one gripe. You can tell when the camerman is amazing but NOT used to shooting fitness videos. Because the quality is amazing but they go in for those closeups sometimes when you need to see the full body instead. (great in movies, not in following an instructors body that is on screen) For example, on one move the instructor starts a new step and the camerman focuses in on the person behind her who is doing the alternate easy step for beginners. By the time he pans back to the instructor, she is doing the LAST count of the higher intensity move. This wasn’t enough to throw me off, but it’s not ideal.

moves: as I said, nothing is hard to follow but she provides moves that are not only interesting, but not hard to do. You do not need a choreography degree for this one and you’ll enjoy each one! Even some new moves I hadn’t seen before.

level: there is an alternate person behind the instructor for the beginners but intermediates and advanced will love their level being met as well.

CONCLUSION: You couldn’t get a more solid workout…this one works every part you need, is enjoyable to do, and provides clear and easy instruction to do it in while burning the big calories! It’s a favorite. If you want just one fitness dvd or 100, this should be a pick in my opinion.

5 Stars coming up with a title to sum it all up is difficult…
I own this DVD. I use it from time to time – like when it’s raining outside and i’ve eaten too many sweets…

I like that it is easy to follow and that I sweat every time. I feel really good after that. I’m a beginner at these exercise DVDs and I’d recommend this one. I also like that there is a back up girl to watch for alternative moves b/c i don’t do the jumping jacks, etc.

5 Stars Fast delivery and cd in great condition.
This DVD is very efficient and the workouts are easy to do. I definitely recommend it.

5 Stars Dixon Rocks
This video is excellent. It is challenging and motivating. The music isn’t too annoying like most exercise videos, and Amy Dixon is a great instructor. I will absolutely buy her other videos.

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Fabulously Fit Moms New Mom Workout

THIS MULTI-DIMENSIONAL WORKOUT OFFERS WAYS FOR MOMS TO GET FIT WHILE SPENDING TIME WITH BABY. JENNIFER NICOLE LEE’S TRADEMARK EXERCISES (KISS THE BABY, BABY BRIDGE, & MORE) MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU TO HAVE FUN AND GET BACK IN SHAPE POST-PREGNANCY IN AS LITTLE AS 30 MINUTES A DAY.

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4 Stars it is great for new moms…
this dvd was great. at first i was iffy… she was repetitive on the “what to do with baby” instructions, but if you look beyond this it’s a great video. I thought the exercises looked extremely easy, until i did them. i did the dvd yesterday, and i’m sore today. a good feeling! i’m looking forward to doing her total fitness also.

2 Stars Not really focused on new moms
As a mom of a 3 month old I found the workout itself decent though not very specialized for new moms. Its a very basic workout, nothing new to be found here. I wish she would show actual mothers with babies doing the workout as she uses the medicine ball to demonstrate throughout. There is little to no instruction on proper form and I question some of the ab work for a new mother, there is a lot of twisting and crunches which i don’t think a “new” mother should be doing as it could lead to worsening diastasis. There are much better videos out there. I suggest Erin Obriens Postnatal Workout.

3 Stars great, but a bit lacking
Though it’s a nice workout to do with your baby, JNL doesn’t show you how to hold your baby. It would’ve been helpful if she included a baby for part of her routine so you can see how to hold your own baby while doing the workout.

On the plus side, I do the workout when my baby girl is fussy and she’s usually asleep half way thru the workout. I really gott thank JNL for that.

1 Star Not worth it
I bought this to use after I had my daughter. I had a rough labor and recovery so I wanted to take it easy. But this was to easy. I was bored and not at all “worked out”. I never broke a sweat or drew a labored breath. Instead I started using the power 90 dvds. Perhaps the DVD was meant for new moms who weren’t working otu prior to baby arriving.

4 Stars Not as catchy as I thought
I keep up with reading Oxygen magazine. That’s where I’ve seen JNL. The video is slow and didn’t motivate me as I hope it would. She is a great role model though.

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