Bob Harper Beginner's Weight Loss Transformation DVD Review & Giveaway Ends 3/30/12 at 7 PM EST

I recieved Bob Harper Beginner's Weight Loss Transformation DVD from Collage Video to review.  I did this workout once last week and again this morning.  WOW what a workout.  I am still considered a beginner even though I have been working out daily since around the first of the year.  This workout had me sweating from head to toe.  I haven't sweated this much in a long time.  The first time I did the DVD I was too tired to do the 10 minute ab workout after the 45 minute main workout.  I barely got through the whole DVD this morning.  I am worn out.  I can't wait to continue to use this on a weekly basis until I get up to speed.

Certified instructor description: The first workout is a no-nonsense aero/tone interval program for "anyone who hasn't worked out in a long time." It has a huge variety of fat-burning and body-sculpting moves led by a tough-but-supportive instructor ("all I'm asking is: do the best you can"). Throughout, Bob emphasizes clear cuing and novice-level teaching (e.g. the name of each exercise is displayed on screen). But he also knows that "easy" doesn't get real results. So this program includes some challenging routines, often introduced at a slower pace or with easier options (e.g. normal jumping jacks and "low impact jacks"). The second program is an exceptionally varied series of abdominal floorwork exercises. Requires 2 to 5 lb. dumbbells.

Rise to the challenge and reveal you greatest physique. Whether this is your first time working out or it’s just been a while, now is the time to drop pounds and renovate your body to its best form! Push yourself harder and punch-up your heart rate to annihilate calories, attack fat and reconstruct your body completely. Beginner’s Weight Loss Transformation uses weights and body resistance to perfect your form for optimal weight loss and muscle-toning performance. My Trainer Bob leads you through each dynamic movement to activate all muscle groups keeping you in constant motion for a maximum cardio-heightening, fat-blasting workout. Learn how to engage your core from start to finish and compress each muscle movement for results you can see and feel. Achieve this supreme beginner workout, and accomplish your fitness goals.

WORKOUT 1: BEGINNER’S WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION – 46 minutes of non-stop muscle-building drills will pump your heart rate and burn fat for a complete beginner’s body workout. Leave excess pounds and calories in the dust as you race through Bob’s dynamic combinations, focusing on key muscle groups and cardiovascular conditioning. Feel the energy surge through your muscles as they obliterate fat and uncover a leaner, stronger, you.

WORKOUT 2: 10-MINUTE BEGINNER ABS – Get in, and get out, with this hard-driving abdominal workout. Challenge your endurance and range of motion with an expedited variety of ab-shredding maneuvers to sharpen your core and benefit your entire body.

If you would like to enter to win your very own copy of this DVD just enter the giveaway below.

Giveaway:
Ends 3/30/12 at 7 PM EST (you must follow my blog publicly on google friend connect to enter, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete, put your email address in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, contiguous USA only, no po boxes)

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/\Heather/\ said... 54

I think the Kathy Smith's Kettlebell Solution DVD would work! heatherpooh (hotmail)

March 30, 2012 1:43 PM

Collage Video - Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition Workout DVD Review & Giveaway

Collage Video has an amazing selection of exercise videos.  I received Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition Workout to review and they have also offered one to giveaway.  I tried the dvd this morning and it was very simple to do.  I am totally amazed at how easy it seemed and then how sore I am now.  This workout is amazing.  I have only done the first 2 parts.  I hope to do the 3rd part later this week.

Certified instructor description: Three non-intimidating weight-loss workouts led by a very supportive instructor. You'll be exercising with contestants from the hit TV show — "real people" who have already lost up to 200 pounds (but are still overweight, and enthusiastically working to slim down a little more). Everything is designed for the novice exerciser. The first workout is an anyone-can-do-it toning series. The second program adds some simple aerobics while the third workout is slightly more challenging. The sequencing within each workout is also beginner-friendly -- you'll start with basic moves and then confidently advance to more challenging variations. Chris Powell includes level options and lots of understanding encouragement ("just work at your own pace"). ©2011. DVD has: Music only option, Wide screen, Close captions, Region 1.

This is really a non intimidating workout.  It's highly effective for those of us who have a lot of weight to lose and are new to working out.  I will use this DVD on a regular basis to get stronger and smaller.

If you would like to win your very own copy just enter the giveaway below.

Giveaway:
Ends 1/28/12 at 7 PM EST (you must follow my blog publicly on google friend connect to enter, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete, put your email address in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, contiguous USA only, no po boxes)

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You can enter up to five times.  I will use random.org to select a winner after the giveaway ends 1/28/12 at 7 PM EST.  I will email the winner and they will have 72 hours to respond with their mailing information or I will have to select another winner.  Thank you for reading my blog and participating.

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Swtlilchick said... 47

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January 28, 2012 1:08 AM

Collage Video - Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Lbs DVD Review & Giveaway

The next DVD from Collage Video that I reviewed is the Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Lbs DVD.  I started with the one mile walk this morning.  It was about 20 minutes long.  It flew by.  I started my day energized and ready to go!  I enjoyed the walk and can't wait to try a longer one.  I hope to work up to the four mile walk in no time.  I am a beginner and I know that the four mile walk will be a possibility really soon for me.  Leslie keep's it simple.  She shows you the moves before you do them and limits the moves to just a few.  There are four parts to this dvd, each part is explained below.

1 MILE GET UP & GET STARTED:

Get up & Get Start will show you all the basics for a brisk, upbeat walk – from perfect posture to using weights – to make this a walk for your whole body! You don't need a lot of room; just the desire to look and feel terrific. This gentle and effective form of exercise will help you tone your legs, buns and abs, condition your heart, speed up your metabolism and help fight again! Optional equipment: 1 lb. weights


2 MILE BRISK WALK:

This 2 mile walking workout builds strength, endurance and flexibility, while boosting energy levels and super-charging your upper and lower body. You get 30 minutes of power-packed cardio, followed by a targeted, body-toning routine, add a series of yoga-like stretching moves with the Stretchie that will leave you feeling both challenged and renewed. Your body will love you for it!

3 MILE ADVANCED WALK:

Did someone say 'high-calorie burn?' Tell that stored fat the bad news – it's outta here! This challenging 3 mile walking workout is going to give you so much more. You're getting 45 minutes of intense fat burning and body sculpting, plus a revitalizing resistance band routine with the Stretchie that takes the power of your workout to a whole new, invigorating level. Walk strong as you add kicks, curls, lifts and stretches to tighten your tummy, boost your buns, trim your thighs, and reshape your back, arms and waist for maximum results!

4 MILE SUPER CHALLENGE:

This high-intensity, 4 mile walking workout will challenge every major muscle group in your body while burning the maximum amount of calories. Go ahead – let everybody tell you you're a walking goddess as you build up energy, strengthen your core, blast away the fat and inches, and boost your metabolism for all-day fat burning that doesn't stop, even when you do! You're getting a health club quality workout – in your home, on your own time. This just might be the best four miles of your life!

If you would like to enter to win your very own copy just enter the giveaway below.



Giveaway: Ends 1/23/12 at 7 PM EST (you must follow my blog publicly on google friend connect to enter, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete, put your email address in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, contiguous USA only, no po boxes)

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Disclosure:  I received a copy of the DVD to review free of charge, the opinions expressed are my own.

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DrPepperDiva said... 31

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January 14, 2012 9:50 AM

Collage Video - Denise Austin's Shape Up & Shed DVD Review & Giveaway

Collage Video sent me several exercise dvd's to review.  Here's a little bit of information about Collage Video for those of you who have never heard of it. 

Back in 1987, they realized that back-of-the-package video descriptions — and friends’ suggestions — just didn’t get us videos that were right for OUR situation.

So they decided there had to be a better way — search out the best videos and describe them honestly. So they printed the first-ever exercise video catalog. Since then we’ve helped over one million people reach their fitness goals.

25 years later, they’re still here and still family-owned ... all because of their loyal (and in-shape!) customers.  

Denise Austin's Shape Up & Shed Pounds is the first DVD that I did to review.  The DVD has two parts.  The first is floor aerobics and the second is toning.  I am just starting to exercise again after many years of being immobile.  I chose this DVD because I have always loved Denise Austin and I am a beginner looking to shape up and shed pounds. 

The first section really got my heart rate up and kept it there.  I enjoyed the latin style moves and it felt like dancing more than working out.  I love how upbeat and positive Denise is throughout the video.  The moves aren't too hard to get, even for me, and I am not very coordinated.  I have only done this DVD one time but I feel good about it and can't wait to do it again. 

The second portion of the video is toning.  I love how no equipment is required.  You use your own body for resistance.  The stretching feels good and the toning exercises are really going to get me in shape.  I feel energized and ready to go after completing this workout.  I am very pleased with how easy it is but challenging at the same time.  I haven't mastered it yet, I have only done it one time.  It will take me a few weeks to get it down but I enjoy learning and participating as well as I can.

If you would like to enter to win this DVD just enter the giveaway below.

Giveaway: Ends 1/20/12 at 7 PM EST (you must follow my blog publicly on google friend connect to enter, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete, put your email address in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, contiguous USA only, no po boxes)

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Disclosure:  I received a copy of the DVD to review free of charge, the opinions expressed are my own.

Molly K said... 47

I would love to try the Kelly Coffey's 30 Min. to Fitness: Stepboxing.

January 19, 2012 12:39 PM 

 

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