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Jari Love's Extremely Ripped! |
  Not a bad workout |
| When I watched a sample of this workout I was honestly not keen on buying yet another cardio-based workout since I own a number of them I don't find all that effective nor challenging anymore. I wasn't sure this would do much more for me. But I do have to admit that Jari's workouts so far have helped me to lose about 30 lbs so I decided to give it a shot. Now, about the video itself. Some good points include that the workout doesn't spend time on low yield activity, it gets right to the point. Although the weights are light, the exercises are at just the right level of intensity that I find myself sweating. The ab routine is much improved from Jari's previous installments, I really feel the work. Jari also seems to finally understand the need for some shorter workouts! While the one plus hour workouts are excellent, I just don't have the time to always do them so I thank you Jari for the split workout options. Having said all that, there are some things just did not work so well. First, the camera work was not great. It was often either out of focus or focused on the wrong thing. For example, it often focused too much on Jari when she was wandering between the other participants and you don't even realize people in the back are using the step on an exercise until well in to the routine! I also didn't really like the joking around on how many reps there are to go, that wasn't very professional. While I don't mind a bit of humor, I thought the level got a bit annoying at times. I'm hoping the next installment will be slightly better as I know Jari is capable of providing. - posted by CS on 11/1/2009 |
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| Not the best of Jari - too many little things wrong for me |
| I was hopeful that the ER video would live up to the standard Jari had set in her previous videos. Although I was excited by the idea that you could do a half-hour, power-packed workout, it's more like 45 minutes,and these days I don't have time for 1 hour workouts. And there are no segmented chapter selections from the menu like in her previous videos. Doing the compound exercises continuously was surprisingly boring for me because I liked the setup in RTTC. Some of the segments, even with modifications, are difficult to perform safely, especially for those who are dealing with injuries, and if you're not injured, beware. I was also disappointed that Jari loses her disciplined composure and her form at times - goofing off is a big no-no in weight training in my book. Save it for the cardio, please. Surprisingly, I was kind of turned off by the industrial-themed stage set and music since normally this wouldn't bother me in a weight training workout. The concept of two shorter workouts was great, but I felt it was poorly executed. Overall, I just don't feel excited to do this workout on a regular basis. - posted by S on 10/25/2009 |
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| A challenge even for the advanced!! |
| This is an excellent workout! I was a little wary of purchasing it because of the mixed reviews. I am happy to say that it has kicked my butt! I am an avid exerciser (also mom of three) and I average 5-6 workouts a week. I have tons of Cathe workouts(love her too!), I run and practice Ashtanga Yoga. I consider myself at a fairly advanced level of exercise. I was punished by this workout! I have not been able to do the leg work off the step, I work off the floor. I have all of Jari's other workouts and I work with heavier weight than she does. However in this video I am at par with her. I can not do more because of the cardio factor. This video is compound exercise heaven, always working the legs and upper body simultaneously! I really loved the around the worlds and the rear flies for the shoulders. I was shaking with lactic acid build up, especially in the legs after the complete workout. I did not realize just how absolutely fatigued my upper body was until the pushups and the plank work at the end. Ouch!! Awesome job Jari! - posted by Andrea on 10/20/2009 |
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| Super workout! |
| This is my favorite J. Love workout. The compound exercises work you to the core, and the ab section is one of the best I've ever done. The dark setting didn't bother me. Jari is more relaxed and joyful in this one. The second clock toward the end of each exercise is helpful and motivating. I really like the 30 minute time frame on the workouts. This program is more concise than others by her, which is one of the main reasons I think it is the best. - posted by Emily on 10/11/2009 |
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| Love it!! |
| I loved this workout! I am a big fan of Jari. I was completely drenched in this workout. I found the girls in the workout so ripped and fit, to me this was motivating. Jari, came across as fun...as compared to her other dvd. Not a big fan of the pants. Keep up the great job - I can't wait for the new installment of 1000!!! - posted by Leslie on 9/29/2009 |
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| My 'bootie' is still sore! |
| My bootie is still sore from this workout! I did it on Thursday. I love the exercises in this workout DVD. I broke out into a major sweat. I also loved the music in this workout which is key for me. This is my first DVD from this instructor. I am looking forward to trying Chiseled and the 1000 (the trailer looks cool!) - posted by Jennifer Bronxeji on 9/27/2009 |
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| Keep the workouts coming |
| Jari - thanks for doing a GREAT job on this workout!! I love the 2 workouts divided up. I can't believe how ripped all the gang is. I also saw the preview of the new Ripped 1000 - it looks like a killer workout. I noticed that the same crew is in this workout. Will be ordering this one to the collection. Keep them coming. - posted by Marsha Thompson on 9/26/2009 |
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| Can't wait for the next installment |
| I saw the preview for Jari's next DVD (Extremely Ripped 1000)while working out at her club. I see on here, people have been wondering when the next release will be. Her assistant said later this month. I can't wait. I'm a hugh Jari fan. I have all of them. As for this DVD, I love how it's done in two segments. I find I never have enough time in the morning to do an hour. So I split them up. The ab tract is also very helpful. I've been using that exclusively 3x's a week for the last month and yes! I'm happy to admit I've been getting good results despite the fact I've had so many bbq's to attend. - posted by Noelle E. on 9/15/2009 |
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| Ok workout but some things are lacking |
| I thought this workout was ok, I like others of hers much better. I loved the option to do a shorter workout. One thing I felt was really lacking on this video was a proper stretch. As you begin to stretch, she talks about how important it is to stretch after a workout. She leads you through a couple stretches and boom it's over, missing major muscle groups like the quads that need to be stretched. It almost had the feel as if half of the cooldown was cut out. I don't think I am going to keep this workout. - posted by Claudia on 9/12/2009 |
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| Not for Everyone |
| I'm a 42 y.o. mom who is an at home fitness junkie. While I own all of the Ripped DVDs, I would not recommend this one to anyone. I like the idea of it, but many of the compound moves are simply awkward or dangerous. (i.e. you're tempted to swing the weight because of the nature of the move) There are lots of pulse squats and lunges, so if you have knee or foot issues, this definitely is not a video for you.
I was not bothered by the banter or set lighting. I do wish there would have been more camera shots from the side of the set, showing all of the rippers. I think the set was actually too small for the number of exercisers. - posted by Michelle on 9/11/2009 |
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