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Lalofit: Experience the Freeze Technique |
 LALO HAVE MERCY |
| I used five pound weights and when I started this workout I was thinking, huh, this is slow and kinda lame. Not long after I was thinking whoa I'm feeling that. It wasn't long before I was thinking I can't believe I'm feeling this much from using these weights! This is great workout - I'm huge on wanting variety in my workouts and Lalo provides it with very controlled movements that really make you feel what you are doing. It's a nice change from the frantic pace of so many workouts. Regarding his cueing - Lalo tells you how many reps to do but doesn't count - and if you're working hard enough you tend to lose count yourself. But don't let that be a deal-breaker - this workout is worth doing. Thumbs up! - posted by Susan W. on 10/1/2011 |
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| Shake Up Your Workout! |
| An excellent companion workout for strength training, it gives you a calorie-burning cardio boost. Lalo's use of weights provides toning, but not so much work that you can't use this video on rest days from weights if you go light on the weights. A great change from the same old cardio and weight videos. However, I would have liked more cueing for when to change legs, etc. - posted by Debra on 3/31/2011 |
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 "I have muscles there?!" |
| Lalofit certainly gets it done. I always leave this workout feeling like I've worked every muscle to the max (and always feel it the next day too). Other reviewers are correct, the cuing is almost non-existent, but Lalo is constantly encouraging you through the moves. However, you have to watch the DVD all the way to the end, at least once, before you attempt it yourself. I appreciated the high amount of repetitions, as they not only work your muscles but help you to gauge your progress. It's very exciting to finally be able to do 5 more reps in each set after doing the workout several times! The DVD doesn't have chapters, but once you know the workout structure you can fast forward to different parts, if, for example, you only want an abs workout. Not flashly, but effective, and a cute instructor to boot...LaloFit can really challenge muscles you didn't even know you had! - posted by BethAnne on 2/23/2011 |
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| Great emphasis on muscle toning! |
| Overall, I am pleased with this DVD. I actually purchased Vol.2 before Vol.1 because I have been exercising for over 26 years and consider myself in the advanced level, which is more challenging. I absolutely loved Vol.2 and Lalo recommended Vol.1 if you didn't already have it so I decided to buy this one too. It is a good addition because it works different sets of muscles. It's a more intermediate workout, but still very effective. The only problem I have with it is it's harder to follow. His cueing is a bit more lax since there is not a counter like in Vol.2. Other than that, I recommend this workout and I will be looking forward to Vol.3. - posted by Michelle on 10/7/2010 |
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| Bad cueing, but good work-out |
| I would consider myself an "intermediate" level exerciser on the low end of the scale. I've been working out steadily for almost a year using other work-out tapes which became kind of easy for me. I bought this DVD to shake things up and get out of my rut. This workout left me really sore for days, in a good way! It was tough to get through, although it did go by quickly, and I wasn't able to do all the reps on all the exercises. I had to go to a lower weight after a little while, too, since my muscles were shaking and very tired! On the negative side: Lalo's cueing is horrible to non-existent. He doesn't count reps or let you let you know when to transition. You have to watch him closely and follow-the-leader, which is hard to do on some moves (plank position on elbows to push-up position, and back down, repeat!) You could count the reps yourself, but I have a hard time with that while my muscles are burning and all I can think about is "when does it end?" LOL. All in all, though, it's a good work-out for me & I'm happy with it. - posted by Ginny on 9/17/2010 |
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| Not for me |
| I was interested in trying something new with an emphasis on strength training, but this is more like watching someone working out and just trying to mimic them than having a "personal trainer" to guide you. I can do 20 squats and then rest for 30 seconds on my own, especially if the video isn't going to keep an accurate count! I found this totally boring and un-motivating. Sure, it's hard--doing 20 push-ups with a 2-second freeze at the bottom is challenging (too challenging for me, actually), but I'd rather have that incorporated into a fun and novel routine. I guess if I want a slower workout that emphasizes strength and conditioning, I should stick with yoga. - posted by Margot on 9/16/2010 |
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| Don't Get It |
| Sorry, don't get the freeze technique: There is no real physical pause, nor am I feeling "at one with my body," during each exercise. On the positive side, the exercises really work the muscles, don't require more than dumbbells and a mat, and the low (restaurant) lighting sets a relaxing mood. Good strength and conditioning tape. - posted by Cathy L on 9/4/2010 |
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| LaloFit review, |
| Awesome! Did not realize that one could do so many different & challenging moves with one's own body. - posted by Lola on 7/15/2010 |
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| Lalafit |
| Good workout, not overwhelming but certainly taxed my muscles. Will do this workout again. - posted by Michele LeGrand on 6/24/2010 |
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| nice change! |
| This dvd was a nice change! I didn't mind the set or his attire that is mentioned in some of the other reviews. I loved the pace of the moves, they are a little slower than most of my other dvds and you definitely feel it the next day. My only negative about Lalo is that when he demonstrates squats he bends his knees beyond 90 degrees. - posted by trish on 6/24/2010 |
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