Okay, instead of "repetitive" some might actually call this workout "boring", which I probably would if it wasn't working my lower half so tough that I was screeching my teeth at various points. No, it's not gonna work your butt only - I mean, over 20 minutes of nothing but squats, plies and lounges are quite tough on your legs as well. And that is ALL you get in the standing work part of the DVD. Unless it's the first time you're making an attempt at firming your butt, you must've done all of them a million times. Doing them with Ms. Munoz, though, will make you do more repetitions than you normally would, making you work those muscles harder than usual.
Don't expect any great surprises during those more than 15 minutes of mat work either - do expect an unusual number of repetitions and quite a burn in your butt, though.
As another rewiever said, it's rather inspiring to see that Ms. Munoz and the two other ladies in the background are sweating and seem to be suffering just as much as you are. There is also a handful of useful cues, but none of those annoyingly friendly and (supposedly) funny comments you get on a lot of other home workout videos. This one is strictly about some serious lower body work - and, well, not really about fun of any kind.
There's also a bonus segment on the DVD, which took me some time to actually find out about. It's an abs/back workout with the good ol' exercises I'm sure we all have done more times than those squats. The weird thing about it is the instructor - this guy with a weird accent, a silvery patch over his right eye and a hairy armpit... He hardly ever says anything and don't expect any real cues whatsoever. I really feel like that bonus part doesn't exactly match the overall quality of the DVD.
A great workout for you and the people on the tape
I love this dvd. It really works your lower half! The first time I did this workout I was sore for 3 days. That's when I know its working! Dolores does an excellent job instructing you on what to do and how to do it properly. She reminds you regularly to do it correctly and at the level you can handle.
If you think this is a video of a series of floor exercises and will be a relatively easy workout, think again! I worked up a really good sweat and worked hard. The first session are all cardio exercises the second session follows up with floor exercises.
What I liked most about this DVD was that Delores is actually working with you. She understands that she pushes you because she feels it too. And she actually sweats! This is the first workout video I have seen, where the instructor actually sweats. And thank goodness! It makes it all seem more real.
She has two other women with her doing the exercises, both of different body types: one average and one stellar. Very motivating.
I highly recommend this video to anyone looking to trim their lower half :)
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O.K., I'm not a fan of workout videos however, purchasing this DVD was the best money I ever spent. I had read the other reviews listed and was curious. In just a few workout sessions I noticed my butt appeared to be "lifted". I'm a new mom with not much time to work out, but in 40 minutes I get a great cardio and lower body strength training workout.
This is a very effective abs and back workout; yes it is challenging but doable! I love the enthusiasm and the simulated personal training that this video offers. Certainly, there are many videos that offer encouragement; however I actually feel as if I am actually being coached throughout the workout! I can honestly say that I can see a difference in my core because of this video! More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Michael Olajide DVD Release Date: Released the 10 February 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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I go to abs classes frequently and wanted to get this DVD to help mix up my routine and give me something to do if I didn't want to leave the house. I was a little disappointed in this DVD. I love Self Magazine and their workouts and the amazon reviews made it seem very promising. The routines are broken down into four separate workouts. The only one that involved any effort on my part was the Pilates-inspired section. As for the rest, the other sections would have you do too few reps, I felt, to get your muscles warmed up, let alone reshape them. I think this DVD is great for beginners. Its simple enough to follow and it won't scare you away too soon. But if you're like me and you workout on a regular basis and just want a new routine, this probably isn't the abs workout for you. More Info about this DVD DVD Release Date: Released the 10 May 2005 Usually ships in 24 hours
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If you are looking for a challenging yoga dvd.. this is it. Baron's latest in the Vinyasa Flow style we have all come to know, expect and love from Baron. There is a new strength sequence in the series... its incredible. Challenging. Men will love this DVD... for its challenge... Women for Barons graceful and soothing style. The message is a clear one...be who you are completely and fully.. .in your poses, on your mat, and in your life!!! My all time fav Baron DVD. More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Baron Baptiste DVD Release Date: Released the 07 September 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Veteran fitness expert Denise Austin's Personal Training System is one of several exercise programs designed to take advantage of a valuable feature of the DVD format: namely, the ability for viewers to customize their own workouts by picking and choosing from various elements presented in Austin's prescribed routines. These include sections devoted to cardio (available at low and high intensity levels, both about 20 minutes long), upper and lower body exercises (offered at low, medium, and high intensity, each about ten minutes long), and abdominal and stretching segments (the same for all levels, these also last about ten minutes). Meanwhile, the "custom workout" option enables users to combine any or all of these elements according to taste and fitness level. There's nothing... More Info about this DVD DVD Release Date: Released the 07 September 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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I was initially disappointed with this video because it feels like it was cut short, it should have been 45-60 minutes. But, I revisited it when I wasn't up to my full hour workout. Really, for the 30-35 minutes, it's a good workout. I like Ellen Barrett, she does a very nice job cueing and in keeping the workout moving, this is somewhat similar to her Burn & Firm Crunch Pilates workout. I worked up a sweat, but wasn't ready to stop when the video was over. The bonus was pretty short. To make this work for you, I would combine it with an Abs workout to get a full 60 minutes. I purchased the new Crunch Abs, but haven't tried it yet. I plan to combine the two. More Info about this DVD DVD Release Date: Released the 10 May 2005 Usually ships in 24 hours
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