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Montenegro Method MM21: Endurance |
 My favorite workout!!! |
| I love, love this workout. I do it several times a week. I like to do it all the way through, but at 75 minutes that usually happens on the weekend. Otherwise I try to do 2 of the workouts. This workout is heavy in squats and lunges. She does a great deal of variety, so it stays interesting. I have been doing this for a while now and have developed fantastic muscle definition in my legs. I don't think that the workout moves too slow. There is a pause between exercises, but the exercises move at a good pace. What she's doing, you probably wouldn't want to do too fast, you might twist a knee. I find her attitude peaceful and certainly not annoying. It's something I can come back to over and over again. She does have a distinctive accent, but I haven't had any problem understanding her. If your looking for a hard, challenging, rewarding workout this is a great one. I hope she makes more workouts, I'll buy them all. - posted by Erin on 1/10/2012 |
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 Total waste of money! Extremely disappointed |
| I have never returned, not written a review on any DVD before and I purchased dozens. But this one is horrible. I could not stand watching it. The trainer is so plastic, so fake that I was put off the whole thing. The work out is boring and the music is terrible. I will stick with Jari and Cathe. - posted by Elisa on 10/13/2011 |
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| Solid, no-equipment workout |
| Short, tough 'circuit' segments using cardio moves and toning moves (lunges, burpees) that get the heart rate up. Maria's not the best cuer in the world, as she does much more "follow me" than clearly explaining a move with form pointers, though she usually does give pointers once you've started, and when you've done the workout a few times, you know what's coming. I had trouble with her accent a few times, and she does not follow the beat of the music - it's merely background noise to what she is doing. She does display good form, as does the background exerciser with her. This workout would be great for travelers, because you don't need much space or any equipment. - posted by Allison on 5/12/2011 |
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| Quick but tough |
| This is a tough little workout. Marta has a very calm and quiet demeanor. I would not describe this as a cardio/toning video NECESSARILY but it does get my HR up at times and get me sweating. The exercises are all straight forward and simple to execute but not EASY! This is great for traveling. Definitely a keeper. - posted by Melissa on 5/4/2011 |
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| Super Tough Quick Workout |
| This is a great workout. I felt thinner after a week. It is the perfect balance between a tough metabolism boosting workout and a short at-home (no equipment) workout. I love it. - posted by Jen on 4/7/2011 |
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| Excellent, quick workout; fast results |
| I love this workout! Until I bought this video, Jillian's 30-Day Shred was my favorite, but this one is definitely competition! Here are the pros/cons as I see them:
PROS:
1. Great emphasis/intensity on the legs and abs (which I often felt was lacking from the 30-Day Shred). The backs of my legs actually changed shape within two weeks--not sure if this would be the case with every body type (I am fairly thin/small-boned), but it was awesome!
2. Lots of variety and quick 60-second sets--the sets kicked my butt, but they're only 60 secs, so it's definitely doable; I also feel like she hits every part of the body (I never walk away feeling like my arms got more work than my legs, etc.)
3. These are super quick and EFFICIENT. I agree with the other comments that this is a great business trip workout--kicks your butt for about 25 minutes and you genuinely feel worked!
4. I like her personality. She's definitely different from some other instructors, but I thought she was sweet and encouraging. I also don't mind her accent and would certainly never "downgrade" a video because of someone's accent (I can't believe people actually complain about that--welcome to the 21st century and global society...but I digress! :)
CONS:
1. I can see how people who need the peppy-butt-kicking encouragement of Jillian would find her a bit boring--she's way more mellow, but see #4 above (She does have a pleasant personality...)
2. After a month or so, I did sort of feel like I "mastered" this video and had to start working back in other videos to maintain the challenge (i.e., if you do it over and over, it becomes easier...I suppose this is true of any work out though ;)
3. This is probably very petty (and hypocritical, given my comments about accents above), but I have to agree with the comments about her fake breasts. It's a bit disappointing to see someone, who purports to be a leader in women's health and fitness, succumb to these impossible beauty myths that women are constantly fed. Nevertheless, I suppose that you just have to deal with it if you like her workouts (which I do!). - posted by Adrianne on 3/12/2011 |
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| Great workout |
| Marta is a great teacher.She's tough but keeps me motivated throughout the workout. I would recommend this for anyone who wants advanced circuit training included in their workout program. - posted by Toni on 1/16/2011 |
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| Extremely disappointed! |
| I don't often take the time to leave reviews, but I was so disappointed with this workout that I had to write one. I'm surprised it was rated a Staff Favorite because the moves were choppy and the music is horrible. I found Montenegro's comments and voice to be extremely irritating and her body "enhancements" to be....in your face the whole time. I actually stopped in the middle of the workout because I couldn't take it anymore and I never cut a workout short! Save your time and money and skip this one! - posted by Jen on 12/29/2010 |
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| Like it! |
| I've done the workout through twice now and I have to say that I am a fan! Good short and to the point workouts. Sweating in no time and a no guilt 25 minutes! I like this lots better that Jillian's 30 day shred workouts. Marta is quiet but the work outs are efficient and to the point. You start with 5-6 exercises and you go through the series 3 times and each one gets more intense. I will probably purchase Marta's other workouts. I am an Intermediate/Advanced level and these workouts left me dripping and ready for more! Thanks! - posted by Firecracker on 11/21/2010 |
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| Wow! |
| The outstanding part about these workouts is that they are 22 minutes of "Wow" pure intensity. The videos are tough, but the variety of workout is redundant. The music doesn’t flow with the workout. I will say that this video is most likely a favorite for anyone who wants a basic workout that doesn’t involve learning anything that resembles dance. - posted by Joanne on 11/11/2010 |
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