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Gay Gasper: Lean Body & Stretch Routine | 
 enlarge | Actor: Gay Gasper
Studio: Simitar Entertainment
Category: Video
Buy New: $19.90
New (1) Used (2) from $2.75
Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 14886
Format: Color, Ep, Ntsc
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 68
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6303283357
UPC: 082551320035
EAN: 9786303283357
ASIN: 6303283357
Release Date: September 30, 1994
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Good strength workout for all fitness levels... August 21, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Lean Body is a 45 minute strength routine that hits all the muscle groups from head to toe. Gay Gasper leads you through this workout consisting of 18 exercises along with Linda who shows beginner modifications and Scott who shows advanced modifications, while Gay shows intermediate modifications. All of the lower body exercises are 15 reps each, while the upper body exercises are 12 reps each. There is a 20 second rest period between exercises where each one is demonstrated beforehand.
You start out with a simple step warmup, then you will move into lower body exercises first starting with squats, then static lunges starting with your left foot back for the first set, then switching to the right leg for the other set. Next are plie squats (or wide squats), then you will do another set of static lunges, this time starting with the right book back then switching to the left. You will round out the lower body section with calf raises, doing one leg at a time while holding a dumbell in one hand. To make these a little tougher I hold a heavy dumbell in each hand.
The upper body section is next, and it's covered well. You will work one muscle group at a time beginning with back, first you will do lat pullovers holding one dumbell, then you will do one arm rows on each side. Chest work is next, you will do incline chest flies first, these are performed on an incline bench in the video but doing them on the floor would work just as well if you do not have a bench, bench presses follow and complete the chest portion. Next is shoulder work, with side deltoid raises and overhead presses with palms facing outward. Then you will work triceps, first with kickback doing one arm at a time, then you will do lying tricep extensions, again one arm at a time, one arm works while the other supports it. Biceps follow with traditional curls then alternating hammer curls then you will finish out the upper body with wrist curls to work the forearms before doing a brief ab segment with traditional crunches and oblique twists. Then it's time to stretch out.
I liked this workout, the setting is a little dark, it's the same as Gay's The Next Step workout. The music is a cross between rock (lots of guitars) and hip/hop dancy music. Gay is a pleasant instructor who encourages you throughout the workout. Scott chimes in quite often with form and breathing pointers, Gay asks him a lot for his input. I personally would have preferred Gay did most of the talkig as she is the leader of the workout, though it seems at times that she is not. But while doing the workout, I am able to tune this out. This is a good strength workout for all fitness levels, I myself have been lifting weights for a few years now and I get a good workout from this video using anywhere from 5-20 pound dumbells. Advanced exercisers might find this workout a bit boring, but I didn't.
The stretch routine is a 20 plus minutes, to be used after workouts or when you are in the mood for some stretching. Based on one viewing of this segment it is mainly athletic type stretching, but thorough. The setting is dark and Gay is joined by 2 females and they are dressed in black lacy attire. Softer music is playing in the background which fits it well.
Overall not a bad set of workouts for the price if you can find them used.
Good strength workout... August 21, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Gay Gasper leads you through a strength training routine that hits the major muscle groups in under an hour. Gay is joined by Linda who shows beginner level and Scott who shows advanced level, while Gay shows intermediate level. You will need weights and they use a weight bench for some of the chest and back exercises, but those could easily be done on the floor. Some of the other exercises are seated as well, but could be done standing up. A step is also used but for the warmup only. Before each exercise is performed there is a brief demostration of the exercise, which is also used for a rest period. The setting is the same as Gay's The Next Step workout, the music a cross between rock and hip/hop dancy music.
After the warmup you will start with lower body exercises, 15 reps are done for each exercise, starting with squats, then static lunges, wide squats (plies), another set of static lunges, then calf raises. All the exercises are done in a 2-2 count.
Upper body is next, here twelve reps are done for each exercise. Back is first with lat pullovers and one arm rows, then you will move into chest with incline flies and bench presses. Then you will do overhead presses and side lateral raises for shoulders, kickbacks and lying extensions for triceps. The tricep exercises are performed one arm at a time, for extra challenge you could do both arms for each, I sometimes do this for a little extra work. Biceps are next with traditional curls and alternating hammer curls before finishing out with wrist curls for forearms.
A brief ab session follows, you will do a short set of traditional crunches, and oblique twists. Then you will stretch out.
Overall, I liked this workout, although there were some minor annoyances. Gay is the leader of this workout but sometimes seems like Scott is the leader instead as he chimes in a lot with his input and pointers. He is also the voiceover for the demonstrations. I personally would have preferred Gay do the talking, but I am usually able to tune this out.
The other video is a 20 plus minute stretch routine, it is mainly athletic style stretching. Here is Gay joined by 2 females, they are dressed in blacy lacy attire. The setting is quite dark with soft music playing in the background. Based of one viewing it is nothing spectacular but complete.
All in all, not a bad deal for the price. I like Gay as an instructor and wished that she had more videos available.
 Lean Body is a solid workout with several annoying flaws. March 23, 2002
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I can only comment on the Lean Body tape, as I received this tape without the stretch routine. Although the workout itself is made up of good, traditional strength/toning exercises using dumbells and a bench, there were several things I disliked about this video. First of all, prior to each exercise, there is a separate segment in which the move is explained in detail. Although this would be helpful to someone who is just beginning to work with weights, I think those who have any familiarity with weight training would find these segments to be cumbersome and distracting. My second problem is with the instructors. Gay herself is okay, although during much of the video, she has a fake-looking smile plastered on her face--I just did not find her to be genuine or motivating. Working out with Gay is another woman and a muscle-bound guy. From watching the video, you would think that the guy is in charge, not Gay, as she frequently asks him how to do things (eg, "How are we breathing here?"). In addition, he makes comments to Gay that I found to be condescending and annoying; their interactions seemed very sexist to me. In summary, this is a solid strength workout, but I just couldn't get past its flaws.
 Finally, a strength program I enjoy. February 4, 2000
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As with most stretching exercises, I enjoy the Stretch Routine in tape two. However, it is tape one-Lean Body-that really makes this set for me. No fast, jerky movements here. You can choose Beginner level(with no or light weights), Intermediate or Advanced. Each exercise is demonstrated and then slowly performed. The exercises work without leaving me completely exhausted. I have finally able to stick to strength training program.
Great video that emphasizes the importance of stretching. November 5, 1999
This video emphasizes the importance of stretching in fitness. Proper stretching plays an important role in avoiding injuries such as pulled muscles and torn ligaments.Gay combines strength and beauty in the demonstration of various stretching techniques. In addition Gay provides timeless information for those wanting to maintain a lean physique. I highly recommend this book!
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