Got More Bands? Resistance Bands for body sculpt #2 Review

I love this workout! There's 3 full workouts so I can do a different one each time! This has everything I wanted-sculpting, pilates type moves for the core and lots of variety. There is no music and at first that was different to me, but now I feel like I get a private training session each workout. The instructor explains every move and what to focus on and the workout seems to just fly by!I would highly recommend this workout for anyone who has resistance bands!

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The follow-up to the popular "Got Bands Workout", "Got More Bands" is actually three workouts in one! Sculpt & firm each area using supersets and extended sets.Combinations are designed to maximize calorie burn and after-burn metabolism boost!Exercises are designed to shape, firm and elongate your muscles. Along with new Pilate-inspired exercises, are some intense essentials like leg curls and rows. Obtain strength in balance and core while you firm and sculpt your entire body!Full Length Band Workout: 40 minutesUse the band in its traditional, long form to sculpt with combinations using upper body, lower body and lots of abs and core!Slipknot Band Workout:50 minutesKira shows you how to use a slipknot band for super sculpting exercises such as leg curls and tricep extensions. Supersets and extended sets are used for deep muscle work!Knotted Band Workout:30 minutesA very Pilate-like workout with lots of engaged abdominals and core balance! Be prepared to perform powerful extended set combinations for maximum firm & burn!You use three specific techniques to maximize effectiveness. First, you maintain tension on the muscle throughout the exercises with the bands.Secondly, you use proven body sculpting exercises, no fluff stuff here! Finally, you use extended sets and supersets for total body burn and firm! The pace is steady with emphasis on control and feeling each muscle. Resistance bands add an entirely new dimension to abdominal training! There is an abdominal workout for all three of the band set-ups! The Ab & Core section contours the mid-section by working on deep core muscles with exercises that can be done daily! "Got More Bands" is a great weight loss workout, prepare to lose inches! The multi-muscle exercises burn more calories than most workouts. Your solution for permanent weight management, since sculpted lean muscle burns more calories at rest and keeps the metabolism up all day!

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Pilates Sculpt & Tone Collection (Lower Body Workout / Abs Workout) (2005) Review

I'm pretty experienced in Pilates, and the Abs portion of this set is a challenging and good workout.The Lower Body portion, however, is very easy - too easy for those more experienced in Pilates.In the Abs workout, Ana Caban moves quite quickly through the exercises.I was sweating and tired by the end of it.On the other hand, I didn't even break a sweat on the Lower Body workout.It's a strange set since the two workouts are so unevenly matched in their level of difficulty.But the Abs portion is great and I would recommend that on its own for those who are looking for a challenge.The Lower Body workout is definitely for beginners.

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A long, lean body; great posture; and increased confidence - our Pilates Sculpt & Tone collection produces visible and lasting results. In the award-winning Abs Workout, certified Pilates instructor Ana Caban leads a focused sequence of precise movements to strengthen your core and trim your waistline. The Lower Body Workout with master Pilates trainer Jillian Hessel is an exhilarating sculpting session to reshape your abs, hips, buttocks and thighs. Suitable for all skill levels, these 25-minute workouts are Efficient, energizing, effective and easy to fit in your schedule. Bonus Music for Rejuvenation CD features healing soundscapes to promote deep relaxation and optimum rest.

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Jillian Michaels: No More Trouble Zones (2009) Review

This amazing DVD by Jillian Michaels is a 50 minute workout, including warm-up and cooldown, that includes innovative toning moves to target trouble spots. While not for the true beginner, I think this workout would be good for all levels, because she shows modifications for beginners and advanced exercisers (although sometimes not until halfway through the set). Also, you move at a slightly faster pace throughout, so you get a cardio benefit from this workout as well, although its' main focus is toning your body into great shape. The circuit nature of the workout means that you continue to burn more calories even after the workout is over.

The workout is composed of seven 6-minute circuits that leave no muscle unworked.You can choose to do the entire 40 minute circuit or just select the body parts you want to focus on so you can focus on your "problem areas".Each of the circuits consists of 5 different exercises that you do for 30 seconds each, then repeat the entire sequence for a total of 2 sets of each move.Jillian has a lot of unique, effective compound moves (compound means that you work the upper and lower body at the same time).She uses 3 lb. weights and a mat for the workout but you could adjust the amount of weight to suit your needs and use a blanket if you don't have a mat. I've included a breakdown of all the moves below:

Warmup: Basic marching in place, jumping rope (no rope needed), arm circles, skaters (simulate speed skating) and jumping jacks. Then you repeat the entire sequence for a complete five minutes.

Circuit #1- Shoulder & Legs
- Squat with Shoulder Press
- Backwards Lunge with Side Shoulder Raise (repeat on other leg)
- Chair Squat with Front Shoulder Raise
- Front Shoulder PressOuts

Circuit #2- Chest & Abs
- Chest Press with a Crunch
- Chest Fly with Double Leg Raise
- Bicycle Crunches
- Squirms (lying down with knees bent. lift head and shoulder blades offground and alternate bending to the side and tapping your heels).
- PushUp

Circuit #3- Biceps & Butt
- Deadlift with Hammer Curl
- Static Squat with Concentration Curl
- Front Lunge with Wide Grip Curl (repeat on other leg)
- Side Lunge with Biceps Curl

Circuit #4- Thighs & Triceps
- Chair Pose with Triceps Kickback
- Sumo Squat with Overhead Triceps Press
- Surrender (step back and down to kneeling position then stand up again)
- Forward Lunge with Triceps Pushback (repeat on other leg)

Circuit #5- Core
- Double Crunches
- Twisting Plank
- Plank with ToeTaps (repeat with other leg)
- Windshield Wipers (lying down lift both legs and move from side-to-side)

Circuit #6- Upper Body & Core
- Plank with Back Rows
- Superman
- Scissor Kicks
- Pelvic Thrusts (repeat on other leg)

Circuit #7- Lower Body & Core
- Side Plank
- Side Lying Leg Raise
- Inner Thigh Raise
- Donkey Kicks
- Fire Hydrant with Kick

Then relax with a nice cooldown.

Overall, out of the over 200 workout DVDs I own this is one of the best and I highly recommend it for great results.Jillian is motivating without being too peppy and cues well. If you stick with this workout you'll be ready for short summer shorts and bikinis in no time at all.Enjoy! :)

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Get into the zone with TV's kick-butt trainer, Jillian Michaels, and tackle stubborn problem areas with her surefire circuit training formula that combines upper- and lower-body sculpting moves to obliterate fat even faster. Say goodbye to saddlebags, muffin tops and wobbly arms with this heart-pounding, 40-minute circuit workout that targets trouble zones like never before. By keeping you constantly challenged, Jillian will transform your body from flab to firm in no time! Warm up and cool down before and after this grueling workout.

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