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Barry's Bootcamp Fat Blaster Kit |
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| These workouts are much more intense than I thought they would be for 21 minutes. By the end I am always drenched in sweat. I usually do either the upper or lower body and then a couple of the add on workouts for a longer routine. I also really like to add "code red" to the workout. There is a lot of options with these workouts and I was pleasantly surprised with quick results I got! My arms are getting really toned and it really does whip your lower half into shape quick. I am a high intermediate/advanced exerciser and really enjoy these workouts. The reason for 4 stars is that the warm up and cool down/stretch are a bit short and one of my bands broke after only a month. I use my other bands now instead. Overall...I really like Barry and these workouts. Also, Cindy Witmarsh is a great instructor. - posted by Stefanie on 6/15/2010 |
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| worth a second look |
| I also dismissed this series at first, just couldn't get into it, but then I gave it another try and I think it's very effective and advanced if you adjust a few things. First of all, I don't use the equipment that comes with it (I think the ball deflates after a while anyway and I find the handles of the cords uncomfortable). I use a regular stability ball, a heavy resistance cord, a figure 8, and 7 to 15 lbs dumbbells. I also don't think this is a 'quick' workout. There are many sections you can do back to back to get a nice long workout. For example, upper circuit + lower circuit + abs = 66 min, or code red circuit + upper toning + lower toning + abs = 53 min, there are many, many options possible to make it longer or shorter. Barry talks a lot, but he is very friendly and genuine. He does not do the exercises, Cindy is really the instructor. The upper and lower body fat burners (27 min each), plus code red (17 min) are circuit style workouts, 1 min of cardio and 1 min toning. I love that it is almost all high impact and I feel totally worked out and exhausted. You get a lot done in a short time. There are two exercisers who demonstrate an easier and a harder option. Additionally, there are six 12-min chapters for toning, 2 upper, 2 lower and 2 abs, these are the same on each of the fat burner DVDs which is great, so you don't have to pop in yet another DVD each time you want to add it on. Also, the DVDs get to the menu quickly right after the general warning messages. I definitely recommend the DVDs which deserve 5 stars, but forget the equipment, use your own. - posted by holly on 4/29/2010 |
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| The proof is in the pudding |
| I have changed my mind about Barry. I continued doing this workout and substituted 10 LB weights for the resistance band and now I am somewhat addicted! I have seen incredible results by customizing the workout to my fitness level. I do one hour of Barry just about every day and I have went from a size 6 to a 2 in one month! ( I am 5'7"). I can now jump MUCH higher than when I started and the definition in my legs is awesome,to say nothing of my abs, they look great too. I get cardio and strength together and I LOVE it. I would recommend this to any level exerciser. - posted by Melissa on 9/15/2009 |
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| Great for beginners |
| I really like these videos. They are fun and all the exercises are easy to do. In fact, some may be TOO easy, which is why I say they would be great for beginners rather than for intermediates as they are classified. I consider myself an intermediate/advanced exerciser; I am strong but my endurance is not the greatest. The first three days I did the program I got really sweaty and my heart rate got up there, but I adapted really quickly so by the fourth workout it became pretty easy. I think if the whole circuit were repeated once or twice more that it would be much better. My main critique is that Barry is sexually inappropriate throughout, making suggestive comments about how the girls go down when he says, and what a great view he has from a certain angle when the ladies are one the floor, and how he just loves to watch Cindy jump...Ew. That I could have done without. Cindy, on the other hand, is professional and motivating. She is a great instructor. - posted by Melissa on 8/23/2009 |
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| OK for a quick workout |
| The upper and lower body circuits are about 20mins each alternating btwn 1 minute each of toning (using resistance band or bodyweight) and cardio. The lower body one is more difficult but it also has a lot more impact. My joints are fine and I even thought it was too much at times. I substituted some of the toning moves with free weights to increase the difficulty. There are also 12 minute arm/leg/ab workouts which are beginner or advanced. These are tough- especially the abs. Overall, I like this series. It's good for when you're short on time but want to break a sweat. It does it's job in a short amount of time and is great to supplement longer cardio workouts. Cindy and Barry are upbeat and fun. The whole crew is in shape (annoyingly so) and attractive but it doesn't distract from the workout. I'd get this if you need some quick supplemental workouts to add to your routine. - posted by Lisa on 7/20/2009 |
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| Tough, Fun & Effective |
| I've been using these workouts for almost 4 weeks, and I'm enjoying them as much now as when I first started. The exercises are extremely easy to follow and modify. Cindy and Barry are excellent leads, who provide lots of encouragement, tips and form pointers. Barry in particular often mentions the importance of healthy eating to see results. I personally find him very motivating and funny, not annoying. He does yell a lot, but I guess it works for me (LOL). When I'm trying to get through a full minute of mountain climbers or pushups on my toes, for example, and faltering by the end, I love it when Barry yells: "C'mon! WANT it!" and his energy and intensity refocus me and help push me to the end. I didn't give these workouts 5 stars because the 3 minute warmups are insufficient for the high impact that follows. Other things worth knowing: The names of some the exercises are weird and perhaps inappropriate ("Sex on the Beach" are plie squats). You can easily substitute hand weights and a regular stability ball for the equipment they use. The 6 Mission Specialist routines are included on both Fat Blaster dvds to make it easier to transition from the main workout to these add-ons. You'll probably want to add more stretching. Overall, I think these workouts are incredible and time efficient. You can get a lot out of them. - posted by Martha on 6/27/2009 |
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| Wish for More Variety |
| I agree with Vanessa: too much jumping. I didn't quite understand the point of the ball. It was tiring, but I wish there would be more variety in the moves. - posted by Christina on 4/30/2009 |
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| Not for me |
| I bought this set with high hopes, however I agree with other viewers- Barry is annoying. I got through the upper body workout- but there is too much jumping without warming up properly - I am sore, but not overly sore. I am just getting back into working out - hitting the 50 mark in another year and have gained 15 lbs over the last 10 years. I tried the lower body work out the same day but 8 hours after the upper body - I could not do it - some of the moves didnt make sense and too much jumping - again - I know you have a beginner in the segment to watch but it was stil annoying- this just wasnt for me. - posted by Vanessa on 4/30/2009 |
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| Poor Quality |
| The workout was good, nice and tiring where you feel like its really working. The bad side is the quality. I have had bands break and now my transformer is gone too. After only having the product for 5 months their company will not replace the broken items saying that they have only a 60 day guarantee. It's tough to do the workouts without the equipment, so now I have a set of expensive DVD's and no way to use them. On a separate note, their customer service is lacking in many ways, from my order experience through their website until my recent encounter. - posted by Larry on 3/27/2009 |
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| Really Works and is Fun |
| I absolutely love Barry's Bootcamp, I couldn't believe how much strength I gained in just 2 weeks of doing this work out. I found this program easy to do even if the workouts were very challenging. I smile and I laugh and I just have fun doing these workouts and I love Barry, I think he's sweet and I love the young lady we follow. - posted by Mary on 2/24/2009 |
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