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	Body Bar
	Resistance band
	Dumbbells
	Stability ball
	Step-bench & Risers

Amy Bento's Slo-Mo Strength Challenge

Level:		Advanced

Toning emphasis:		Total body

Emphasis details

Toning Emphasis

Workout 1
Lower body:	45 minutes	(88%)
Upper/lower:	6 minutes	(12%)


Workout 2
Upper body:	45 minutes	(100%)


Workout 3
Upper body:	46 minutes	(100%)


Workout 4
Abs:	15 minutes	(100%)

Instructor:		Amy Bento
		Instructor profile

Customer rating:

(average of 32 customer ratings)


Item #7889	$19.95	In-stock: Yes

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Four powerful workouts that work your muscles through both concentric and eccentric motions. Controlling the weight in both the “up” and “down” motion is tough, but it’s also exceptionally effective. The secret is consistent mental focus. You’ll never just drop the weight. Instead, each precisely paced set has a carefully designed sequence (e.g. up for two counts, isometric hold for two counts, down for two counts). The exercises include familiar classic plus lots of creative variations (e.g. “wobble squat,” “full planks rolling a barbell”). Requires multiple sets of dumbbells, a barbell, a resistance band, a stability ball and a step (used as a weight bench). ©2007. DVD has: 8 premixes (30 to 73-min. alternate workouts), Chapter menus.

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Amy Bento's Slo-Mo Strength Challenge
Nice Tape
Another winner from Amy. Covers the areas others never reach. Minimum use of equipment (thanks) makes this even better. Recommend it. - posted by luli on 7/7/2008

Amy's Slo Moe
Wow! What a workout I did it today and I love this DVD. I had read the comments and thought I would give it a try. It is fabulous. I pretty much do Cathe this is great to add to your rotation. Love all the premixes lots of variety. - posted by Susan G. on 7/4/2008

I love this workout
Can you say ouch? This is a fantastic workout. The leg routine alone is worth the purchase. The first time I did the leg workout, my legs were shaking by the time I finished. I think this is a must own for the advanced exerciser. - posted by Deana on 6/22/2008

Awesome
Amy really shook up my muscles! I am an advanced exerciser and thought this workout wouldn't be hard enough. What was I thinking? It's a great workout with so many options and features. I was pleasantly surprised. I will have to check out her other workouts.Amy's so cool I am new to her but so glad I have found her now! - posted by Jennifer on 5/15/2008

Great Content
I've been a personal trainer for 6 years and always looking for ideas. I found the clip interesting on this video so I purchased it. I am so impressed with all of the content in this workout. Amy is knowledgeable and knows what she is doing, it is evident. I appreciated this video more after doing the splits. Although I used heavier weights than Amy I was worked. The leg workout was a real challenge. I highly recommend this to anyone advanced exerciser. Good stuff!! - posted by Larry on 4/29/2008

Be careful!
There is definitely a need for advanced weight workouts that are effective, challenging and safe, but this is not the best choice. Some of the moves seem to be innovative just for the heck of it, and imitating the sometimes-slopply form on some moves could cause injury (ie: Amy and most of her backgrounders need more shoulder stability to do the type of push-ups she shows). The fact that she doesn't put down or pick up the weights with safe form (she bends at her waist or hips instead of using her legs, which can increase risk of back injury)and makes some erroneous statements, like saying that decline chest presses work the upper chest, makes me question her knowledge about safe weight training. - posted by Clafouti on 3/30/2008

I liked it.
Overall, this is very good moderate/heavier weight split. A few twists on traditional exercises at a nice, slow pace. The slow pace reduces momentum, so you really feel the weight be pushed and pulled. I was alittle annoyed w/ the music. Normally, I don't really care about the soundtrack, but the beats were loud and little grating at times. Also, the core work wasn't focused on the core muscles. I would rather have held the planks than "run" around the step. - posted by fit2Btied on 3/16/2008

liked it
Amy comes at it from a different angle. Doms never the same as other weight tapes. I don't use heavy weight as I don't need to with this. Did not sweat upper body but felt it several times that I have done this tape. Legs good as usual. liked the change of pace. Nice addition to rotation. recommend it if your looking for a change. - posted by luli on 3/6/2008

Intense leg workout!
This is really a good burn! The lower body workout, get ready to burn! It is a really good strenght training dvd. The ab workout is definately advanced. - posted by J on 2/27/2008

Just like the name...slow
This workout was just okay. Very slow and several reps of the same move. I didn't sweat with the upper body but was dripping with the lower body. I felt sore the next day but feel like I'm avoiding this workout and need something with a faster pace or mix up of the moves. - posted by Firecracker on 2/13/2008

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Each workout shows a time graph of the workout sequence, from beginning to end. For example, this workout starts with a 10-minute warm-up and ends with a 10-minute stretch. In between, you'll do aerobics, then toning, then a cooldown.

Segments that include both aerobics & toning
Some workouts combine aerobics and toning. If the aerobics and toning are done at the same time, you'll see a "blended" graph. If the aerobics and toning are done in short, alternating intervals, you'll see an "interval" graph.

Premixes

These are alternate workouts created by the manufacturer. They use the same content as the main program (i.e. the very same video footage). But the sections are re-edited into pre-made alternative workouts that you select from a menu. These are often condensed versions of the main workout.

Chapter menus

You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).

Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Muscle Toning

Definition: Slow, controlled movements working against resistance (e.g. dumbbells, a band or just your own body weight). Includes Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: Builds lean muscles. Increases your metabolism. Makes everyday activities easier.