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 enlarge | Actors: Womens Health, Amy Dixon
Studio: Gaiam
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 2100
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 39 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: GTED0582332D
UPC: 018713523327
EAN: 0018713523327
ASIN: B000SM6FK4
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: September 18, 2007
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This girl kicks [...]! May 8, 2008
D. A. Gantt (New York, NY USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Get this video; you won't regret it! It does what it says - you get a great workout in ten minutes. Trust me, you will feel it.
I recently lost 30 pounds and decided it was time to start working out to keep stuff from "hanging." I don't have a lot of time on my hands and even though I have other fitness videos that contain short workouts, I found them either too short to feel effective or too complicated for a virtual beginner like me. I took a shot on this video and I'm so glad I did. Amy Dixon is a great trainer - I think her directions are clear and easy to follow and she's funny and encouraging without being overly chatty or obnoxious (Denise Austin and Kathy Smith are good trainers but Denise yaps too much and Kathy tends to yell). And the workouts themselves pretty much fly by - before you know it, you're done - but they make you work! Last night I did Denise Austin's cardio dance for 20 minutes and broke a light sweat. I did this video's upper and lower body sequences right after and was dripping sweat within the first three or four minutes. I like the fact that Amy has someone with her that does the beginner modifications - this works great for anyone who doesn't quite have their balance yet or who, like me, has arthritis and can't always do all the movements as shown.
I absolutely love this video and recommend it highly to beginner and experienced exercisers alike. Amy recommends starting with 3 pound weights but you can move up in poundage as you progress and get stronger. As I said, Amy is great and I'd love to get her other videos but I'll need to work up to them. The only thing I don't like about this video is the whooping and hollering by the ladies behind Amy - I find that extremely annoying but that's just me. All in all, this is a great workout video! You will definitely feel like you've done some serious work in a short amount of time.
Fabulous, efficient workout! May 4, 2008
No-Nonsense Consumer (New York)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This video is fabulous. I've done it 3 times per week for 4 weeks and I already feel more toned and more energetic. You don't need any special equipment, just roughly 50-60 square feet of carpeted space and two 3 pound weights. In just over 40 minutes, you get a wonderful, comprehensive workout. Amy Dixon is very likeable. She is encouraging and enthusiastic without being overly bubbly and sweet. The five women who join her on the video are fit, but clearly women who have real lives apart from working out and worrying about their abs. The workout has four segments that you can do separately, or you can do all four in a row for a comprehensive workout. The first segment is a fast paced cardio workout. The second focuses on lower body. The third focuses on upper body. And the fourth is a combination of yoga and ballet moves that improve balance and flexibility and provide a cool down. Many of the exercises throughout the workout also do agreat job on abs and waist. I love doing all four segments in a row. Everything is set to a simple dance beat, so it's easy to keep with the pace. Many of the moves are downright fun. A few were a bit challenging the first time, but they are easy to learn after a few times through. One of the women on the video does modified versions of some of the moves that require a bit extra strength, balance or flexibility. I am in my mid-40s, a mom, and a full time professional. So I can't commit to long workouts at pre-set times. I was thrilled to find an at-home workout that gets my heart rate up for 40 minutes, works on all the muscles in my body and is (amazingly!) so fun that I look forward to it. Thank you Amy Dixon and Women's Health.
NOTE 5 MONTHS LATER: After a few weeks, I only had time to workout on Saturday and Sunday mornings. But that was enough. I lost 9 pounds without eating differently, though I look as though I lost more because I replaced fat with muscle. I dropped a full dress size. And I wore bikinis this summer, for the first time in 14 years!
 not as easy as it sounds April 30, 2008
K. White
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought this dvd based on what great customer reviews it had but was very disappointed. I am new to exercise and found this dvd much too hard to follow. Although I like her perkiness she moves too quickly without explaining well enough what you are supposed to be doing. I spent most of my time jumping around not quite sure what I was supposed to be doing. The only part I could really keep up with was upper body. Although I think this would be a good video for someone already experienced with an exercise program definitly not for a beginner.
time wise April 24, 2008
D. Thompson (N.C.)
I like this DVD because you can concentrate on one area, or do them all. You also don't need alot of time, or items to work out with. Great workout.
Wonderful! April 21, 2008
SSSSHHHHH (Pomona)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a perfect workout video! I have a difficult time staying motivated in the exercise department. However, with this, even I can't justify not taking 10 minutes a day for a really great, balanced workout. I'd recommend this video to anybody who is either lazy like me or really just pressed for time.
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