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Kathy Smith's Build Muscle, Shrink Fat |
  very good workout |
| Kathy Smith is her usual upbeat self in this workout. Yes, she "whoops" once or twice - but that doesn't bother me. I'd rather see and hear a trainer who is enthusiastic than dull and grumpy. The workout itself is very good. I usually do Cathe dvds for strength training but I really liked this for a change. - posted by Trish on 8/19/2010 |
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| Kathy and I go waaay back! |
| I feel as though I am an expert on Kathy. Kathy is actually 58 as of this past February, and I was 58 this past April. I started exercising with my neighbor after the birth of my youngest child, who is now 29. We actually started with Jane Fonda's first workout using a VCR. What was a VCR? My neighbor had one, I did not. I dragged the baby and playpen over to her house and we started. Anyway, she lost interest, I kept going. Had to buy a VCR! My point being, that from there, I found out about someone named Kathy Smith. I have over the years bought every workout she put out. I have of course moved on to many other instructors, even became one myself. But when I saw this DVD, I bought it. I like it alot. She is casual in her teaching just like at the gym where I teach, and I like that. Her "whoo hooing" doesn't bother me. That is her. Different moves, like that. Heart rate up, burning calories, like that. Light to medium weights for us that are 58, like that, too. I would definitely recommend this DVD. Challenging but can be modified if necessary. Thanks for listening!! - posted by Barbara on 6/9/2010 |
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| I like it! |
| The video is really good, a bit challenging for an intermediate, but it helps move you out of your comfort zone. - posted by Trude on 6/8/2010 |
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| This is my favorite Kathy video! |
| This workout is fantastic. Kathy has amazing new moves unlike any other videos. I have done this workout at least 20 times now and I always feel challenged. It is 35 minutes - and if you don't feel it's tough, then you are not using enough weight. I use 10 lb. dumbbells (20 lbs. total) and I am sweating nonstop. Bonus: Kathy is *56* years old (that's not a typo!) and looks better than most 20 year olds. She is a wonderful inspiration for me. - posted by Marina on 3/24/2010 |
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| All over the place |
| I have to admit, I only did the first 15 minutes of the workout so I didn't give it much of a chance But I thought it was terrible. It was just all over the place. Very fast almost frenetic, terrible cuing, not to the beat of the music, Everyone was out of sync.I can deal with Kathy's personality, I have Lift weights to lose weight and still enjoy it despite the whooping and screaming but this one was awful. - posted by jf on 3/12/2010 |
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| Challenging and Different |
| I LOVE this workout! I read through all of the old reviews and can't figure out where the hostility is coming from. The complaints that Kathy Smith is too bubbly/talkative/silly made me chuckle, because what do people expect from her? Her personality has never changed, and never will. If you don't like her upbeat, very talkative style, then don't buy her DVDs. The workout itself is very challenging with many interesting moves I haven't seen before. I wear a heart rate monitor while working out, and burned 500 calories during this workout (NOT including the bonus!). That's great exercise. - posted by Jamie on 3/8/2010 |
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| GOOD |
| This workout grew on me after I did it a few times and became more comfortable with the routine. I keep the weights light, mostly 5 pounds, and have good knees so doing lunges in a clockwork pattern is OK with me although I can see how it may bother others. Ms. Smith gives good instruction, decent cueing and keeps her whooping minimal. I'm going to take a star off for the constant camera closeup on faces - I want to see their form, not their pores. - posted by Susan W. on 2/7/2010 |
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| NOT THE SAME OLD SAME OLD |
| Good moves for everyday life. Functional rather than the usual strength moves. Two brief bursts of speed training in the w/o....no fancy footwork. The matrix workout Angela does in the "bonus" segment is fab.....the push-ups are a killer. Kathy even implodes on the first push-up segment. I'm not being catty, but it's nice to see the instructor struggle...she's human too!!!The variety/difficulty of the push-ups alone are enough to kill/challenge you. I can't do them yet, but I'll keep trying. Kathy ends with a nice, long stretch. - posted by SMT on 11/29/2009 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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