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Michelle Dozois' Your Best Body Circuit |
  mixed bag, but wonderful cool down |
| I used to do the "express" workout, but now I usually just string together the aerobics sections. I am not crazy about the toning, except the ab segment. (I find most of the exercises with the band somewhat awkward.) Love Michelle, though. I keep coming back to the cool down--wonderful music and GREAT stretches, and the band works nicely here. So many DVDs rush through the stretch/cool down, so the thorough stretch section is a keeper. I use the cool down segment almost every day. - posted by vjw on 1/18/2012 |
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| Great Intermediate DVD for both the burn and the build |
| I am a long time fit- wannabe- having struggled with weight all of my life (in my mid- 30s now), I have equally been struggling to be fit- i have had ankle problems since the age of 5 and the weight has taken it's toll on my knees- so I struggle with a lot of higher impact DVDs, but, at the same, time, I want a workout where I sweat and know that I am getting a high calorie burn - this DVD is perfect for me, nearly all moves have a modification too make them lower impact and all of the weight training/resistance moves can be done with heavier weights or resistance as you progress. I love Michelle's consistent cueing, and, I also have enough time between exercises to get off of the floor or whatever. I would say, based on sweat level that the full length version of this workout is about the equivalent to a Jillian 30 DAY series workout, albeit the Michelle workout is longer. The shorter version of this workout is somewhat easier than Jillian, but not by a lot plus I like having the lower impact options for my knees and think Michelle allows for a better cool-down. All-in-all this one is staying in the rotation. - posted by Jennifer on 11/14/2011 |
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| Very Good Workout |
| I really like Michelle Dozois, and this workout did not disappoint. I am more of an advanced exerciser, so I did not find it to be extremely difficult. What I really enjoyed was the variety. The circuits quickly progress thru cardio, strength and then working with the bands. I'm not a huge fan of resistance bands, but the moves were simple and effective. Good stretch section (as always with Michelle). No dread factor here. - posted by Suzanne on 7/11/2011 |
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| Better than I expected |
| I really love this video. I was always an advanced/intermediate exerciser. I'm 43 and have some joint problems now because of crohns disease so I have slacked a little or a while. I thought this looked too easy but looks are deceiving. It is challenging. These are exercises that you can just keep adding weight to as you increase your strength. I really like the cardio, as I am not a fan of all the dancy crap. I like to get to the point. I don't mind the repeat cardio, you know what's coming and you can pump yourself up. I love how she incorporates weights and band. I have been doing this for 3 weeks with my other videos. This one about 2-3 times a week and my strength has increased to much already. Very good. I also like her segment where she discusses her child with autism, as I have a nephew with it. She talks about how she let her exercise go and had to start over again as well. Very encouraging instructor! - posted by Sharon on 4/14/2011 |
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| Not for me |
| I absolutely love Michelle Dozois, but this dvd was not for me. I am an advanced exerciser and this was a bit too easy for me. It would be a great workout for someone who is more an intermediate exerciser working to an advanced one. She is great in the dvd, but just not challenging enough for me. - posted by Dawn on 4/9/2011 |
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| Very Different |
| I realize now that I started backwards with Michelle's workouts. After I did P10 strength and cardio, I decided to order a few more of her DVDs and I was very pleased. I am not very fond of floor aerobics (prefer step), but the movements were very easy to follow and it was a lot of fun. Great DVD if you are just starting out in circuit training. - posted by JoAnn on 3/3/2011 |
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| Michelle is great for this fit 40+ year old |
| I got this video when it first came out and I liked it but thought it was a little easy. I've been working out running, gymnastics, aerobics my whole life. But I always enjoyed having this lighter toning and stretching in my rotation after a hard Jari Love, Cathe or Kelly Coffey Mayer workout. Just worked with it again yesterday after 4 months. SO GOOD! My inner thighs are feeling it and I really appreciated her calm cool down. So many workouts are only like 2min for a cool down (Are you listening Kelly?) Guess I'm getting older but your body will give you the results you deserve with proper w/ups and cool downs too. Michelle really thought this routine out well and it shows. I will definitely consider getting her newer and harder workouts! Thanks, Michelle - posted by andrea405 on 2/8/2011 |
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| Love it, love it, love it!! |
| I love this workout. The aerobics sections are fun and not too dancey but interesting enough to keep me motivated. Plus, I liked that the choreography was easy enough so that I could do the workout the first time without having to stand in front of the TV trying to figure out what her feet are doing (and why mine aren't able to keep up!). I loved using the resistance band too - you can really feel it not only while flexing but also through the release as well. I liked the short aerobics followed by intense toning and then more aerobics, more toning. A great workout that's making me want to look at more Michelle DVDs. - posted by Candace on 9/24/2010 |
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| Another great workout from Michelle! |
| This is a fantastic total body workout that will challenge every fitness level. The choreography was easy to follow and kept my heart rate up, even during much of the strength portions. What I love about Michelle's workouts is that when she says it's a 58 min workout, that's exactly what it is. No longer, no shorter. Good cueing, changes happen quick enough that the exerciser has to stay focused, a good way to keep your brain engaged in what you are doing. Love this! - posted by Sharon on 5/24/2010 |
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| A little confusing but good workout |
| I'm new to the use of exercise videos so didn't know what to expect. I'm 50 and usually use cross-training equipment at the gym. The workouts are more intense aerobically than I thought they would be, but that's OK. The weight part is easier than I thought it would be. She seems to give instructions as if we already know what move she's going to make - hard to follow in some sections. Even after three times, there are some moves I can't follow exactly - but I don't have to! - posted by Nancy on 4/29/2010 |
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