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From:Cindy Whitmarsh , STARZ HOME ENTERTAINMENT , Andrea Ambandos , Starz / Anchor Bay ,
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66 of 67 customers found the following review helpful:
 Nice whole-body workout that isn't like every other workout., 2006-01-31
This is one of a series of DVDs which offer five 10-minute workouts which can be done individually, done as a 50-minute workout in sequence or mixed and matched to your preference. As usual, each 10-minute workout has a short warmup and cooldown that is tailored to the body part you'll be working out in that segment. This DVD, Target Tone for Beginners, offers these workouts:
Thighs: Squats, lunges and various isolation moves are used to work those quadriceps. Be sure to pay attention when she tells you where your weight should be...if your weight isn't in the right place, you won't work the correct muscles.
Arms: You will first use a set of hand weights (instructor uses a 5-pound set as do I) to work your shoulder and arm muscles. Then, unlike many upper body workouts, you'll do a series of exercises from the floor--pushups, planks, etc.
Buns: The strategy here is very similar to the thighs segment, but with different exercises that focus on the glutes. You will also take to the floor in this segment for rear leg lifts from a rather indelicate (but effective!) position. :)
Abs: This segment starts out standing, unlike the usual abs workout that is all about crunches. Once down on the floor, you will do planks as well as standard crunches.
PowerStretch: This segment is a series of stretches, both standing and on the floor, which work primarily the legs, but a little of everything else.
On the whole, I liked the DVD. I liked that she takes at least a slightly different approach on almost everything than some other workouts I've done so it doesn't feel quite so repetitive as some do. As an instructor, I find her just a bit more annoying than the other 10-Minute Solution instructors; not hugely so, but a little too much perky cheerleading (I couldn't count how many times I heard "Can ya do another 8? I know you can!").
If you have done the Tamilee Webb "I Want That Body!" workout that includes arms, abs and buns, this is very similar except that it is doable on the first try, whereas I didn't find Tami's abs and buns segments were doable on the first try. Depends on how much of a challenge you want. If you're just starting out, I'd recommend this. If you want a more challenging workout, I'd recommend Tamilee over this.
P.S. As a warning to those over 40 or 50, or anyone with knee problems...as is the case with any workout featuring a lot of squats and lunges, this workout is punishing on the knees. I wouldn't suggest doing it 3 times a week or anything, but once a week should be doable.
6 of 6 customers found the following review helpful:
 I love this DVD!, 2006-01-28
This video is fantastic. All the exercises are do-able for beginners, even if you have limited space. I started doing this video every day and I'm seeing results. If you do the ab workouts every other day YOU WILL SEE QUICK RESULTS just like she says!!!!
5 of 5 customers found the following review helpful:
Very good workout, 2006-01-25
I really like this workout. I am a beginner and I find the segments to be challenging but not too difficult. The instructor is pleasant and easy to follow. There are five segments and I like being able to choose how many I will do at a time. I have a 7 month old and it is so much easier for me to fit in 10 minutes increments to workout during the day than doing a full 50 minute workout at once. For weight though it would be a good idea to also to do cardio separately.
4 of 4 customers found the following review helpful:
Excellent Solution for Quick Target Toning Results, 2005-12-27
I love this workout DVD for quick target toning solution results. I think it's great that Cindy Whitmarsh creates target toning solutions for busy people. I highly recommend this work out DVD for those on the go.
Misty Carson
12 of 13 customers found the following review helpful:
great when paired with a walking regimen, 2005-10-04
This video is great. I didn't find the instructor annoying. I do agree that the power stretch could be a bit better. The stretching in general throughout the DVD is not great - a physician once told me to sustain all stretches for at least 8 seconds. Many times I noticed the instructor only holding the stretch for a few seconds. So that's why I knocked off a star in my rating. Other than that, I think this workout is really, really good for beginners. Those who want an intermediate video shouldn't necessarily pass this up, though... the instructor gives many options for making the workout more challenging. In my opinion, this workout should be used in addition to some aerobic activity, because none of the ten minute sections raise your heart rate at all. I try to walk 30 minutes a day on a treadmill and then add 2 or 3 sections of this video, alternating every day. I love how it's broken up into ten minute sections and you can customize your workout. I feel a lot stronger and more fit after only a week of using the video!
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