Ilaria's BodyStrikes

Backcover description: Ilaria’s newest fitness concept is an intense, total cardio workout designed to shape lean and muscular legs. The exercises, based on martial arts, ballet and high intensity lower body moves, are guaranteed to improve balance, flexibility a

Ilaria's BodyStrikes

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Level:Intermediate
Toning emphasis:Lower body
Toning Emphasis
Lower body: 34 minutes (100%)
Instructor:Ilaria Montagnani
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Certified instructor description: A straight-forward program totally focused on lower-body toning. You’ll quickly reshape your legs and buttocks without using any equipment (your own body weight provides all the resistance). It’s a smoothly “choreographed” sequence of exercises that works your legs in every direction and in every plane. Each section gets progressively more challenging (e.g. slow squats become fast squats that gradually evolve into even faster left/right squats). The moves include front lunges, reverse lunges, leg lifts, roundhouse kicks and even diagonal “corner snaps.” Ilaria Montagnani, a quietly-intense instructor, constantly emphasizes form and technique. ©2008. DVD has: Chapter menus, Wide screen.
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Ilaria's BodyStrikes

Illaria body strikes
Awesome work out. It is a definite challenge and works the whole body, though the lower body is the focus. I needed to have a workout which concentrated on my quads since many workouts include squats and work the hamstrings and buttocks. This workout gets everything on the legs, and those jiggly thighs firm up. Ilaria is clear and controlled with her coaching. The workout is calm, deliberate and engages your full attention. It is enjoyable not at all boring and is well cued. I haven't completely mastered it yet, but I'm motivated to achieve mastery. It's now on my 'A' list! - posted by Iris on 1/27/2012
Excellent lower body routine
I am in the process of owning all of Ilaria's workouts. This lower body emphasis workout is a great one to do on days that I don't go to the gym and use weights. She does strengthening moves, balance moves and muscle lengthening all interspersed throughout the workout. As a Kempo Karate student, I also love her incorporation of kicks and emphasis on technique. An added bonus is Ilaria's attitude, excellent cueing and smile. I could work out with her every day! If you want to learn more proper karate techniques and upper body moves, check out her other Powerstrike videos. I can't recommend her videos enough! Go buy one now!! - posted by Dawn on 1/9/2012
Great lower body workout
I've done this workout 4 times now and I really like it. The first time was really tough, but gets easier. Very good lower body workout. Your legs will be rock hard in no time. Highly recommend. - posted by Kim on 11/14/2011
Super Basic Moves Carve your Butt!
As much as I hate to admit it, no matter how many times i watch a step, cardo or aerobic video or attend a class, I still get confused by even basic choreography! Ilaria makes me feel like a cardio hero with this super basic video with repetition and a positive attitude! The moves are tough and you focus on form rather than tripping over your feet! I felt like I was getting one on one training on form. You feel this workout for days and can't wait to step into the "studio" again! - posted by Ingrid on 9/5/2011
great lower body
i got this a few weeks ago, but only recently started using it. upon initially watching it my thoughts were "meh, doesn't look like much" but then i actually did it & my opinion quickly changed. done consistently this one will work the lower body. there's really no "glitziness" but it felt like i was working with an actual trainer. one thing i LOVED was that she gives technical pointers especially regarding posture from start to finish. another thing is they actually show the entire body working out- i hate when the instructor is showing a lower body move & the camera is on the face! none of that here. Only negative is that the music is louder than the instructor, but once you know the moves that's not so much an issue. - posted by Tee on 8/18/2011
Easy to Follow, yet not boring
I really liked this one because it is easy enough to follow, even without the sound once you have done it a few times. You work up a sweat, but don't feel totally drained once you have finished. I enjoy having something I can do when I am still waking up or get lost in without having to "think" my way through the steps. it is kind of like running that way, you feel relaxed after you are done. I don't feel as though it does too much for strengthening the lower body, but I guess it was described under toning which can mean just about anything. If you build muscle easily it will work better, if like me, you need to really work at it, you will need something more. - posted by Joann on 6/30/2011
Great workout
I like this workout. My husband and I both work out to this and she is a good instructor and I love the fact she does the exercises with you. It's a shorter video, but perfect in my workout rotation. It definitely targets your legs/lower body, but I'm looking at her other workouts to add to my collection! - posted by Judy on 3/17/2011
I LOVe ilaria!!!!
I now own 3 of her workouts and am not disappointed! I'm actually here to buy more! This Bodystrikes is a similar concept to her other Bodystrikes(with the purple) but different moves. A perfect 45 minute sweat that flies by! Bodystrikes has a nice flow, a good sweat and her instruction is the best I've seen! Excellent for the legs and heart! I love the no nonsense get to the point and go of Ilaria Montagnani! Will buy more! - posted by Firecracker on 3/14/2011
Wow....just WOW!
I bought this workout on a whim, looking for something different that did not incorporate weights. After the first 5 minutes of this DVD I was hooked. The pace just flows so well in this DVD and before you know it, you are done and really, really worked OUT! I was so impressed with this instructors intense but motivational approach, that I've ordered several more of her DVDs! This is a must have! Buy it! - posted by Kristy on 2/13/2011
love it
I love Ilaria Montagani's workout. I just ordered two more. She is great. - posted by chrystine on 1/13/2011
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Chapter menus
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You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).
Wide screen
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The program fully fills a wide-screen television screen. Note: These videos will display black bars at the top and bottom on a traditional 4 x 3 ratio TV screen.
Level
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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
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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
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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.

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