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Kathy Smith's Build Muscle, Shrink Fat

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Oxygen February 2007
	"Workout wiz Kathy Smith is at the helm of this sweaty, grueling and very effective all-over body conditioning experience."

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Level:		Inter/Advan

Aerobics impact:		Mixed

Aerobics choreography:		Basic

Toning emphasis:		Total body

Emphasis details

Toning Emphasis

Upper body:		3 minutes	(9%)
Lower body:		3 minutes	(9%)
Upper/lower:		13 minutes	(39%)
Abs:		14 minutes	(43%)

	(includes toning in blended aero/tone segments)

Instructor:		Kathy Smith
		Instructor profile

Customer rating:

(average of 33 customer ratings)


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A well-structured workout that blends the cardio into the toning while integrating lots of multi-plane exercises — a combination that maximizes time efficiency. The multi-plane routines are specially designed to sculpt muscle and make everyday activities easier (e.g. a lunge is done forward, backward and on a diagonal — just like you move in real life). You’ll also burn fat and strengthen your heart by working at an aerobic pace (often using dumbbells, similar to The Firm). The program ends with a tough series of ab-focused floorwork. Kathy is more animated and motivating than usual as she moves among the class encouraging performance. Requires 2 to 5 lb. dumbbells. ©2006. Note: Previously released as: "Matrix Ultimate Sculpt." DVD has: Region 1.

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Kathy Smith's Build Muscle, Shrink Fat
Great total body unique video...
I really like this video!!!!!!! I love how she hops around to other people in the video so you get different tips and techniques from other exercisers. It was very interesting instead of just head on video of her doing all the moves. The moves where very unique, motivational, and multi toning. I normally do Jari Love and Cathe, so this is a great video to do on lighter days, or for a complete workout you can add biking, walking, running in addition to this video, this is about a 30-50 minute complete body workout. This video is really suitable for intermediate to advanced exercisers. I am at that level, and I had to really drop my weights down to complete this video, if you are newer to exercising, you can drop the weighs and reps and make it work for you. Kathy also has a great core section on this video as well. Kathy amazing body, and her moving around in the video, and her energy is just electric and motivational. I do agree with all the other reviewers, that she does chat a bit much, but it seems like most of the instructors are extremely chatty. This is a great total body workout !! - posted by Shelly on 7/9/2009

Love this Workout
Great workout with such new and interesting moves that really do work your whole body. I just want to know how Kathy does it. By my calculations she's in her late 50's and she is running around in short-shorts! I am looking to the future, hoping that is possible.... Thanks, Kathy. - posted by Shelley on 6/4/2009

Good workout
My friends mom bought both of us the DVD, and I'm really glad she did. I exercise 6 days a week (running on treadmill, step aerobics, Jillian Michaels) and can tell I will be sore tomorrow after doing this DVD. I'll definitely be keeping it in my rotation. She is kinda spastic, but I don't mind it, I can tune her out. - posted by Lynn on 5/15/2009

LOVE THIS VIDEO!
LOVE THIS WORKOUT! I'm an early bird and love to do my workouts in the a.m. before work, because of that I only have about 30-45 minutes tops. This is GREAT because I can do cardio and weight training in 30 minutes! I consider myself an intermediate to advanced level and my stomach feels worked EVERY time, my glutes and legs - worked EVERY time. I love to do the balancing moves in conjunction with the weight work as they challenge me everytime I do them. I'm always sweaty when I'm done and feel workedout and ready for the day. I have almost all of Kathy's workouts and love them as I do this one. I recommend this to anyone who is at any level as you can start without using the weights and then add them as you gain strength. I love how she explains the move as she shows you the move by using the others in the class as an example. She really describes the move so you can visualize what you need to be doing and then apply it. I highly recommend this video as well as most of her others too. - posted by Julie on 4/24/2009

Excellent! Excellent!
I had been looking for an efficient toning/strengthening and cardio workout that wasn't boring for a long time. I have tried traditional weight training and aerobics before and I didn't get results. I found this DVD under its new title of "Build Muscle Shrink Fat" at the bookstore. I have always loved Kathy Smith and I believe this one of her best workouts. I have heard of 'functional' fitness before and I believe it is the same thing as this 'Matrix Method'. The basic principle is to workout the same way you move everyday. I consider myself an intermediate exerciser and I am drenched in sweat and get my heart rate up with this one. The time blows by. The core section is the best ab routine I have ever done. I think Kathy looks better in this DVD then she ever has. I love her jumping around and hollering, it keeps me motivated. I also love that she offer modifications if you cannot perform the total move. After doing this DVD three times a week for one month, my results have been amazing. My arms and legs are lighter and have slimmed. My mid section is curving in. I had a serious knee problem and my knee feels great! I absolutely love this DVD! Plus I have lost 25 pounds! - posted by Ben's Baby on 3/12/2009

One of my favorites
This is one of my favorite workout dvd's because it really gets me sweating and its a mix of weights and aerobics. Also its pretty easy on my knees on days when I don't want to jump around too much. I also love the core exercises that Kathy includes. Everyone is smiling and positive in the dvd and I know I've gotten a good workout for my muscles and heart when I am done. - posted by Sandra on 11/26/2008

Sweatfest
I'm a regular exerciser, intermediate to advanced, and have lots of Kathy's videos. I just did the workout for the first time, and I really sweated up a storm. I do tend to have some back and knee issues, so I simply modified moves to meet my limitations. I also used slightly heavier weights when appropriate (i.e., when not doing the twisty-turny clock motions) so that I could get a little more oomph for the muscles. I liked the abdominal segment and again just modified anything that I felt might not be appropriate for my particular body. Kathy is pretty vocally enthusiastic in this one, but I really don't mind. I'll put this workout into my rotation, and I'd recommend it. - posted by Donna on 10/5/2008

Excellent!
I LOVE this workout. I was doing The Firm and when I started the Matrix, I realized how ineffective The Firm was for me. I toned up so fast I couldn't believe it and in only 50-55 minutes. Yeah, Kathy screeches a bit, but my body has never looked so good for so little time investment. I wish she's do more with the matrix concept. I'm also surprised by the negative reviews--my experience was amazing. - posted by Laura on 8/23/2008

Too Cutsie for me
Her first step video (yrs ago)had solid instructing, great moves,great workout, but ever since, they've gotten more cutsie and more unprofessional. Love the moves in the Ultimate (she didn't choregraph or bring about the Matrix method), but her yelling and commenting about how she loves to be the teacher so she doesn't have to workout (?????) Please! How is that motivational? The speed works she screams through part of it when one trys to focus on increasing speed, she screams. The tempo of the music is far too fast through most of the workout to do the moves cleanly, in good form (too rushed, especially w/weights). I'm in fairly good shape and this video is so frustrating because Kathy is so into cheerleading and showing off. I prefer Karen Voight BY FAR because Karen quietly and professionally takes one through some intense workouts. Kathy has gone down hill with her style of instructing. It's too bad, because she had such great potential. She's full of herself in the past several years. - posted by CJ on 7/8/2008

I will keep this...
I have done this video twice so far. I love it and it is effective. I sweated the whole time. I used 3 to 5lb weights which helped increased my heart rate. Kathy's voice can be somewhat annoying, but she has designed a good workout. The ab and stretching segments are good. After I do the 10-minute strecthing I feel great. - posted by Linda on 6/18/2008

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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.

Region 1

This DVD is designed for US and Canadian DVD players. It will NOT play in most foreign country players.

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.

Aerobics impact

Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.

Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.

Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.

Aerobics choreography

Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.

Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.

Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.

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.

Floor aerobics & toning

Definition: Includes two workout activities. The aerobics segments are fast-paced standing movements like marching, dancing and jumping. These segments require no equipment. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against a resistance. These may include Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: The combination of both activities provides a balanced workout. The aerobics burns calories, strengthens your heart and increases stamina. The toning builds lean muscles, increases your metabolism and makes everyday activities easier.