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Cathe Friedrich's Ab Hits |
  good but not the only ab workout I would have |
| I agree that this workout is mostly different types of crunches, but it does have nice short and tough segments, and it does cover all of the ab areas (upper, lower, obliques). I'm glad it is not the only ab workout I have though because I think some others have a better mix of exercises and do more to work on the general core. I also have the Kathy Smith Tummy Trimmers one and just got the Denise Austin Belly Blasters too. - posted by Barbara on 11/3/2008 |
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| good and quick to add on but old fashioned |
| I love Cathe's workouts and have used this DVD for years to quickly pick an ab routine I can squeeze in after another workout before I call it a day. There is a good variety especially with the different lengths (other ab DVDs seem to consist of equal lengths of 10, 15 or 20 minute routines) and it is challenging, however, I have noticed that Cathe's ab work is not as inventive, original or insteresting as what other instructors have started to come out with. Sometimes I add my own moves to her basic exercises to use the time more efficiently. I also don't get a burn from these, but do feel worked out. If you love the two ab routines on Amy Bento's Abs & Stretch DVD, you will probably find Ab Hits too bland and old fashioned. Another one to recommend is Kathy Smith's Tummy Trimmers. - posted by dusty on 8/26/2008 |
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| great set of ab routines |
| This is a great combination of a wide variety of ab workouts to fill in more ab work in a rotation. I love it. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because the menu is confusing; it's not clear how to find "ab workout #N". The person who said it was all crunches did not look at the video! There is plenty of variety. Each workout has a time provided, e.g. 8 minutes or 11 minutes, and you can combine the workouts in any way that you choose for any length of time you want. I would definitely recommend this video for ab-oholics like me. - posted by Ann on 6/25/2007 |
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| Crunches, crunches and more crunches... |
| There's very little variety here - just crunches, crunches and more crunches. About five of the workouts also have planks and one throws in some supermans. There are more creative - and more fun - ways to work your core. For 10-minute core workouts, I would recommend "ASAP" and "Quick Fix Pilates Abs", both with Keli Roberts, or Denise Austin's "Hit the Spot Pilates". - posted by RedPanda on 6/1/2007 |
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*The star rating system began in April 2007. Reviews posted before then do not have stars.
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| Not the best |
| I have to disagree with the other 2 reviewers. I love Cathe, but this collection of ab workouts are average for her. Too many crunches, not enough lower ab work. - posted by Jen on 2/12/2007 |
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| I absolutely agree w/ the other review! |
| Cathe's AB HITS is a staple part of my routine. Why Because sometimes workouts don't have ab routines built into them, or sometimes you may run or do other activities, and not have an ab workout right there...with this dvd, you do!Thank god for DVD's, because I used to have to fast forward through VHS tapes to get to Ab workouts!Cathe is simply the best if you want to get a toned stomach. She really is! It is hard work, but using this dvd will help you greatly! There are even compounds of two different routines together to make longer ab routines, if you really want to go for the gold that day. Some clips are 6 minutes, and some are 15 minutes or so! It is very versatile, and it works great! - posted by James on 3/28/2006 |
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| Love the mix! |
| I have Cathe's Core Max and love it to bits. But I also wanted a variety for my abs and decided to get Ab hits. Even though some of the sequences are over 10 years old, they are still true hardened ab routines that still target the right muscles. I like to shock my abs with different routines and this is the way to do it along with Core Max. Planks are the best thing to target the lower stomach and there are planks galore routines on this DVD! If you really want to see results, use this DVD. Highly recommended! - posted by Laura on 3/4/2006 |