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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The Firm: Dangerous Curves Ahead (2008) Review

The Firm have been impressing me lately.I wasn't always a fan of theirs but their latest releases have been so good I am going back to them now and really enjoying them.Alison is back and doing another terrific job with cuing and motivating you.She's encouraging without being over the top and she lets you know what's up next in time to get it down.
This workout uses a mix of aerobics with toning and comes with a cool looped band.The intervals are about 8 minutes each and keep your heart rate up and tone your muscles at the same time which to me, seems to be the best way to shape up quick.There is also ab work done on the floor so it really does get to your entire body.It is probably best suited for intermediate to advanced exercisers and even for me (intermediate-ish), it's challenging enough.My legs were burning while doing the lower-body portion and that gives me encouragement to keep going because I know I'm doing some good.
I really enjoy this.It's fun and fat burning and led so well.It's a new favourite of mine and hope that The Firm will keep bringing out quality workouts like this.

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Includes Bonus Resistance Loop

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Resistance Bands Exercise DVD, Pilate's Fitness & Weightloss Exercise DVD (Comes with 3 Resistance Bands+ 1200 Calorie Diet & Progress chart) Great for Moms, Brides, Women, Easy Fast Safe Weight Loss DVD! Review

When I purchased this dvd and the resistance bands, it was my goal to gradually gain strength.Using this program, I was able to do so without straining my muscles or injuring myself as I have with other things I've tried.I appreciated the approach used where beginners do a limited number of repetitions.Even with this limitation, within one week my posture had improved and I definitely felt I was gaining upper body strength.After six weeks I was the strongest I've ever been.If, like me, you have never succeeded in following an exercise program, this may be what you're looking for.At age 58, I'm finally feeling fit and strong.I do have two suggestions:1.Write a list of the exercises to follow on days when you don't have time to go through the full dvd.2.Take that list and your resistance bands with you when you travel.The key to success with this program is finding time to do the exercises every day.Finally, don't feel discouraged if it takes you a few days to learn to use the bands and to follow the directions on the dvd.Your efforts will pay off!

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Easy Safe Weight Loss Pilate's Resistance Bands Exercise DVD: This Weight Loss Pilates Resistance Bands DVD is for those who want to replace the gym and exercise at home. You'll never have to leave the comfort of your own home because this DVD comes with 3 Resistance Bands. It replaces the entire GYM.

This Pilates Weight Loss Resistance Band Exercise and fitness DVD is great for getting Fit, Fast , Safe Weight Loss, Firming & Toning your muscles, That Consists with a wide variety of 25 resistance bands Full Body exercises that will help you burn calories, build your strength and Lose Weight Fast.

The resistance bands weight loss pilates exercises on this DVD has an Easy to Follow Fitness Strength Exercise Routine, Good also for New Moms, Women, Brides, Over 40 , over 50, Baby Boomers and Active Seniors who want an easy fun weight loss and strength fitness routine/ workout.

With this Resistance bands Exercise DVD you will get a complete workout that is every bit effective as a two hour visit to the gym.

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The Method - Pilates Target Specifics Plus Review

I bought this video to use on my light workout days. I thought that it would be a mildly intense workout. However, it proved to be more challenging than I thought it would be. This workout definitely is not for beginners. The flexibilty required alone is enough to classify this as a workout for intermediate exercisers.
The movemements are very innovative and creative, but not Pilates movements. It was more Yoga than anything else. In fact, the only traditional Pilates movements were at the end, in the Ab section and even then, there were only two or three traditional Pilates exercises. The instructor does to a good job of reminding you to keep your abdominals engaged throughout the whole vodeo, however.Still, I don't think that they should sell this as a PILATES video, nor should they have PILATES written bigger than anything else on the front cover. Very misleading.
That is why I give it a 4 instead of a 5. That, and also because, and I don't want to be mean, but, I found that the insructor lacked quite a bit of personality. I found her lack of facial expressions to be too distracting. It was like she was trying VERY HARD to be absolutely perfect. It drove me crazy.
Ellen Barret is exceptionally better at instructing a video.
Anyway, I digress. This video was sectioned into 4 seperate, 15 minute workouts; legs, arms, [fanny], and abs. Like I said before, the exercises are more yoga based than Pilates, but being that they weren't your tradional yoga static postures, and that the movements flowed one right into the other, it was quite engaging and fun. The whole hour workout was finished before I knew it. And my [fanny], more than any other body part, was screaming at the end. (VERY NICE!)
Also, this video was filmed indoors, but occasionally cuts away to the instructor demonstrating the movements outside near the ocean. The cut aways are quite often off cue and the transitions from indoor to outdoor is not smooth at all. (That is just me being nit-picky, though)
I would recommend that anyone thinking about purchasing this video already be familiar with Yoga and Pilates, and also, already be quite strong and flexilable, especially in your upper body. Otherwise, you might find yourself very frustrated with the non tradional and creatively inspired movements.
Overall, I liked this video and find it very useful for light workouts days. It is a keeper.

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Provides four workouts, each designed to tone one part of the body: abs, arms, hips and the thighs.
Genre: Exercise/Fitness
Rating: NR
Release Date: 16-DEC-2003
Media Type: DVD

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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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10 Minute Solution: Slim and Sculpt Pilates-with Pilates Band Review

This is hands-down one of the best Pilates DVDs I have ever tried and exactly what I'd been looking for. I like the 10 Minute Solution series in general and have both Pilates DVDs by Lara Hudson. However, I feel that "10 Minute Solution: Slim & Sculpt" Pilates lead by instructor, Suzanne Bowen (who gives excellent demonstration by the way) far outshines both of Lara's for several reasons. For one, her movements are overall safer and much simpler, generally sticking to more traditional Pilates routines - and it's far more effective. I definitely felt this working my entire body by incorporating the use of the Pilates resistance band, which offers a very similar effect to Pilates machines. The workout is divided into five 10 minute segments - each for the upper body, lower body, abdominals, a total body routine, and a stretch - which can effectively be combined or done separately. This is also one of the few Pilates DVDs on the market that is on the higher end challenge-wise, that is equally fun to do! I can tell I'll be using this one a lot. Highly recommended!

Rating: Excellent

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Includes five 10-minute workouts to shape your body:
* Upper Body Pilates - In this segment, the band really takes Pilates to the next level! You'll chisel and firm your arms, shoulders, back more dramatically than you ever could with non-equipment based mat Pilates. * Lower Body Pilates - The toning band will tone, lift and re-shape your lower body like nothing else. Once you try it, you'll see how adding this simple tool to your Pilates workout can lead to dramatically better results! * Pilates for Abs - This workout is an innovative take on classic Pilates exercises designed to do one thing: flatten your tummy! As a bonus you'll also strengthen your powerhouse and sculpt definition in your abs. * Total Body Pilates - Use your band to enhance this calorie burning, body sculpting challenge. The workout uses ultra-efficient compound movements to give you MORE results in LESS time. * Pilates for Flexibility - This dynamic stretching segment will leave you feeling fantastic. Keep using this segment and your entire Pilates practice will noticeably improve!

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