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Biggest Loser: Last Chance Workout |
 So much fun! |
| I really enjoyed this DVD. I just did it for the first time, and it's one of those Jillian sweat feasts - no nonsense, easy to follow, yet challenging and fun. I agree with some previous reviewers, it's key to give it your all and chose the correct weights for each movement. I used 5's for the most part, and the next time I do this one I will adjust to 3s for some moves and 8s for others, specially for those lower body exercise. Overall, a very good total body toning and cardio workout :-) - posted by Rebecca on 3/2/2010 |
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 Good goodwork |
| Along the lines of her other videos, she does sections and keeps the variety of moves going so it does not get boring. My daughter and I are both enjoying this and you get a good workout. Her cuing is good and she does have some of the group doing lower intensity. My only negative would be that Jillian can get annoying at times, too silly at times, but you can choose music only and still easily follow along. It will get you sweating. You do finish feeling like you got a good workout. The 25 minute sections make it easy to fit in. - posted by Lisa on 1/25/2010 |
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| Challenging and Fun! |
| I enjoy a challenge, and I enjoy showing myself I can get through something difficult...so I LOVE this workout! I really like Jillian, she is a great motivator to me, and she is a lot nicer on this DVD than on the actual Biggest Loser TV show. She has a way of pushing you to do things you don't think you can, and then you do it and feel great! This is a tough workout, definitely had me huffing and puffing, and I was sore the next day...which shows me that it works! I enjoy working out with past contestants from the show, I really like that Tara is on this DVD, she was one of my favorites from the past seasons. Seeing the various sized people doing the tough exercises really encourages me! I think this is a great workout for intermediate to advanced exercisers who like to be challenged and I highly recommend it! - posted by Julie (Busy Mom of Seven Gets in Shape) on 1/21/2010 |
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| really challenging |
| I'm an intermediate exerciser who's been at it for 9 years. I had a feeling this was going to be tough because of the title and the reputation of the last chance workouts on the show. For me, this was very challenging. I was huffing and puffing the entire time. I think it's a very thorough workout and delivers exactly what it claims to do - high intensity cardio intervals and strength training intervals. That's an effective combination. I can't believe the main part is 25 minutes! It felt a lot longer to me. I think there's going to be a little bit of the dread factor when I do this the next time, but it seems like we need what we dread. I didn't think she picked on Liz that much. She spread it around :) Jillian really knows her stuff, and that's helpful and motivating. - posted by Laurie S. on 1/19/2010 |
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| IT'S VERY GOOD!!! |
| I've never seen the show and was skeptical that a DVD featuring people of size could be intermediate/advanced - well I guess I was wrong because I got a great workout from this DVD! I was actually chagrined at one point to see one of the gals bending deeper into a squat than I was, and it motivated me to perform! Serves me right for stereotyping! Thumbs up! - posted by Susan W. on 1/18/2010 |
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| Harder then I expected. |
| One thing you have to remember before doing this workout is that its a "Biggest Loser" workout dvd not a regular jillian michaels workout dvd..and biggest loser dvds tend to be not quite as difficult as her own workout collection (30 day shred/boost metabolism/trouble zones workouts). With that said its actually more difficult then I expected! It starts out pretty simple and not too tough (typical strength moves with variations on jumping jacks and jumping rope and high knees etc) but 3/4 of the way through when she starts having you do the plank rows/triceps and the mountain climbers/plank plyo moves it definitely gets tougher (especially for someone like me who has a hard time holding my myself in plank for that long without resting my arms - while I consider myself a solid advanced intermediate when it comes to cardio and lower body, my upper body is unfortunately my weakest area)...Id say if you're looking for something that is definitely a workout but not quite as demanding as her boost metabolism or no more trouble zones workouts but really like jillian michaels teaching style then Id definitely recommend this. - posted by Andrea on 1/10/2010 |
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| loved it |
| this is my 2nd Biggest Loser tape (I love the Yoga workout with Bob too). This DVD is unique because the intervals are only 30 seconds....you can get through anything if it's only 30 seconds long. The moves were well choreographed and the whole DVD flew by without boredom. Nicely done. - posted by Betsy on 12/27/2009 |
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| Great Workout! |
| I bought this DVD recently, didn't expect too much..however, Jillian's enthusiasm was really infectious and I enjoyed this workout. There was some high intensity intervals and I would recommend this DVD to anyone. Will do this workout again (at least 3x per week) and I completed the whole routine. I felt sore the next day. Way to go Jillian! - posted by Angeline on 12/24/2009 |
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| surprised |
| Based on reviews I did not expect too much from this DVD. However, I was surprised by how well it flowed and how much high-impact was in it. (My preference in workouts is high-impact cardio alternated with weights and this is what I got here). By putting everything into it and going as heavy as I could with weights I got quite a workout. It switches quickly between cardio and weights, but not where I had to stop the video. The instruction is good (by Jillian) and easy to follow although she doesn't actually exercise herself. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. (I liked her last set of workouts, but not older ones and didn't really care for the 30-day shred either). I took one star away, because she picks on one contestant - Liz - constantly without being helpful (like correcting her poor form). - posted by holly on 12/21/2009 |
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| Decent but short workout |
| I was expecting a no holds barred, all out workout. It's not, but still a decent solid but short workout (27 mins as the main component). I still like her banish fat boost metabolism as the mother of all cardio workouts!!-but this is good for a short day. There is little rest as you are moving throughout-cardio- such as jumping jacks-then a set of weight moves so while your heart rate is coming down a bit, you are still working with weights. Will keep in my rotation. I consider myself as above an experienced exerciser. I give it 5 stars because it really is effective even though a short workout - posted by Helen on 12/8/2009 |
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