Anchor Bay Entertainment - 10 Minute Solution: Pilates on the Ball Review & Giveaway

The next dvd from Anchor Bay Entertainment that I am reviewing is 10 Minute Solution: Pilates on the Ball.  I did this workout this morning.  Like all the 10 Minute Solution dvds you can choose some of the segments or all of them.  I set it up to do three of the five segments.  I chose the Total Body Pilates, Upper Body Pilates and Pilates for Flexibility segments for my morning workout.  Each of these workouts was really challenging for me.  I am a beginner and I did my best to keep up.  I am sore from past workouts and not as flexible as usual but I am feeling stronger and able to do more and more. 

10 MINUTE SOLUTION: PILATES ON THE BALL

Here are the descriptions of the segments included.  I love how you can use the dvd menu to select them in any order as many or as few as you would like.

PILATES FOR ABS This segment will tone and cinch all the muscles in your waistline. The ball adds extra core work to each exercise to deliver maximum benefits. 

LOWER BODY PILATES This series will virtually melt inches off your hips, buns and thighs with dynamic exercises that engage and firm all the muscles in your lower body. 

UPPER BODY PILATES Sculpt sleek arms and shoulders, plus a sexy back with these highly effective, targeted ball exercises. 

PILATES FOR FLEXIBILITY Stretch your body and calm your mind with this section. A perfect way to start the day or end a great workout, this segment uses the ball to elongate your muscles from head to toe. 

TOTAL BODY PILATES Become firmer and leaner all over. Instructor Lara Hudson has designed a series of non-stop, flowing exercises on the ball for this intense calorie-burning, body sculpting workout. A fitness ball is recommended for this workout. 

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

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January 22, 2012 7:13 PM

Anchor Bay Entertainment - 10 MINUTE SOLUTION: 5 DAY GET FIT MIX Review & Giveaway

Anchor Bay Entertainment sent me some dvds to review.  The first one that I tried was the 10 Minute Solution: 5 Day Get Fit Mix.  I did this workout and I loved every minute of it.  I was sweating in the first few minutes.  Everyone claims they don't have time to work out.  The 10 minute solution is perfect for those of us who are limited on time.  I did three of the workouts in a row and then the other two the next day.  I will keep this dvd close to use it again.

No time to exercise? We have the solution for you—the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we’ve developed a well-rounded plan that is made up of 5, highly effective 10-minute workouts that will train your ENTIRE body—without spending hours in the gym! You can do one workout per day and get 5 days worth of amazing cross training. You can also use the mix and match feature to create your own favorite combination of the workouts. Or you can choose to do the routines all together and really kick your workout into high gear! CARDIO KICKBOXING In this cardio kickboxing segment, you will burn up the calories, knockout the fat, and achieve a sleek looking physique. FAT BLASTING INTERVALS This workout gives you the best of both worlds with intervals of cardio and strength training. These intervals are one of the fastest ways to transform your body and see results quickly. POWER YOGA It’s important to take time to connect with your body and keep your body balanced with flexibility training. Using this yoga flow you will become more agile and more flexible. BELLY FAT BURNER This series of belly blasting exercises will work the 6-pack, strengthen the lower back and zap away any love handles. Consider it a short-cut to the best abs you’ve ever had! LEAN BODY SCULPT Make the most of every minute with compound moves that work your upper and lower body at the same time. This type of sculpting leads to leaner bodies because it increases muscle mass which can raise your metabolic rate and melt away unwanted fat.

I really feel great after this workout.  It was hard for me.  I am just a beginner but I did what I could and I know that each time I do the workouts I will improve.  The belly fat burner is really challenging as well as the fat blasting intervals.  The power yoga and cardio kickboxing are fun and a challenge as well.  If you don't have much time you could do one of these workouts a day and switch them up each day to have a 5 day workout mixture that is sure to tighten and tone your body.

If you would like to win your very own copy of this dvd from Anchor Bay Entertainment, you can enter the giveaway below.  I really recommend this to anyone looking to get into shape.

Giveaway - Ends 1/21/12 at 7 PM EST (you must follow my blog publicly on google friend connect, 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 US only, no po boxes)

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daveshir2005 said... 88

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January 21, 2012 4:45 PM

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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