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Crunch: Boot Camp Training |
  excellent for beginners or intermediate if short on time |
| I am 47 and have not worked out in about 3 years. I used to be an intermediate-advanced to advanced exerciser. I bought this video when I was at that level hoping to get a good short workout but it was way too light for me. But this time around I needed a video that could get me started again. It is perfect for that. It gets my heart rate up but not to some crazy level. just at the cardio level. This time around I was determined to start without the 3 days of sore muscles so first I started with no weights then added 3, 5 then 8 lb weights, so it grew with me as I progressed. Same for the other crunch- cardio I believe. I would alternate while starting out. I love the instructors and the videos. It is not boring and has been perfect for me when I want a short easy video. I will say if I get lazy and take a few weeks off then start up again, I can really feel it in by butt after my workout. for what it is, a short intermediate workout I give it 4 stars not 5 because it is pretty easy, more toward beginner. - posted by janet on 6/19/2009 |
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| yuck city |
| I was so distracted by the fact that the lead on this video both looked and sounded exactly like one of the cast members on MAD TV that I almost didn't fully register how unsatisfying the actual workout was. Overall, a waste of time/walk in the park kind of workout. Too much hooting and unattractive group of backup people. Maybe a good concept for an inspired comedy skit though in case that cast member is reading this... PS I used 8 pound hand weights. - posted by beth on 6/13/2009 |
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| IT REALLY WORKS! |
| I had to buy this after reading so many great reviews; I was curious. It honestly IS amazing (of course after waiting thru the learning of how to do the beginning after a FEW run thrus- I almost gave-up!) I'm now prob emerging into intermediate level after doing this for 3 months. I started with 1.5lb weights, and am up to 5lbs now. I'm not one to love exercise, but I can handle this cuz of the length. The first time I did it, I was sweating and actually had to stop half-way. I still need to stop at times cuz of how quickly she changes to the next exercise! I usually add-on a quick 5min. warm-up of my own at the beginning before starting this, and skip the cool down and do my own stretches. The negative side of this tho, is that it DOES HURT MY KNEES. I'm only 25, but too many lunges hurts me, and this definitely has lunges!!! But, I still LOVE it!!! The only video I've been able to do consistently for 3months now, 3x a week and have amazing noticeable results. It's guaranteed to change your body! The instructor definitely makes it fun, not boring, tough, but bearable! A+++ :) - posted by Dee on 6/6/2009 |
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| A favorite! |
| Like everyone is saying, this is a favorite. I have been doing for years and it's a good challenge. Great total body workout! - posted by Karen on 4/4/2009 |
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| Don't let the length fool you! |
| This is one great workout for days when you only have 30 minutes! I have had this in my collection for a few years. I have been doing quite a bit of Cathe and Jari workouts lately and this morning I decided to change things and pulled this one out. I couldn't believe how out of breath it left me! It works every part of the body in a short amount of time and gets a great sweat going! The instructor and her group are likable and fun and the cueing is right on target. - posted by SG on 3/30/2009 |
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| My favorite |
| This is the one I keep coming back to because it covers a lot of ground in a short time. It just plain works. - posted by Jan on 2/4/2009 |
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| Yes, people it's a short workout! |
| Love this workout and love this instructor. She's *such* a natural - why didn't she make more videos?!? And to all the reviewers who complained that it's too short: c'mon, you KNEW it was 30 minutes. If you didn't want a 1/2-hr workout you should've saved your $$ for a longer workout. For what it is - a short, concise workout - it's terrific, and fun! - posted by Claire on 11/19/2008 |
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| Now we're talking! |
| I have done several of the Crunch workouts and was disappointed in all of them. A friend of mine talked me into renting this workout and I am so glad that I did! I am an intermediate to advanced exerciser and this definitely challenged my entire body. I plan on adding this to my collection very soon! Way to go Sue! - posted by Kelli on 11/16/2008 |
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| Good,quick workout |
| I bought this DVD because I wanted to add something different to my normal routine. I have been working out for many years and even at age 27 I thought that it was hard the first time that I did it. But I have gave it a couple more chances, and now I love it! I was sore the next day so I know that it's working. If your short on time and want the workout to move fast this DVD is for you! - posted by Leslie on 10/6/2008 |
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| True Total Body in 30 Minutes |
| 30 minutes is short for my standards as well, however, the intensity is just perfect in this workout and it has enough weight work to challenge your muscles if you use heavy dumbbells. I always make it compound exercises to utilize the time even more (if she does upper body, I add lower body at the same time and vice versa). The time just flies by and if I have more time I add some core work from another DVD. I liked it right from the start and the style reminded me a little of Amy Bento's Boot Camp workout. To me workouts from Crunch and The Firm are amateur and cheesy, but this one is different. - posted by Dusty on 9/17/2008 |
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