Patrick Goudeau's Body Design

Backcover description: Increase your strength and endurance while improving your cardiovascular fitness in this highly imaginative, total-body workout. This routine tackles the most challenging body sculpting dilemma — how to be efficient yet creative. Usin
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Step-bench & Risers

Patrick Goudeau's Body Design

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Level:Advanced
Aerobics impact:Mixed
Aerobics choreography:Basic
Toning emphasis:Total body
Toning Emphasis
Upper body: 7 minutes (14%)
Lower body: 10 minutes (20%)
Upper/lower: 16 minutes (32%)
Abs: 17 minutes (34%)
(includes toning in aero/tone intervals)
Instructor:Patrick Goudeau
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Certified instructor description: Ultra-high-energy aerobic intervals blended with multiple-muscle-group body bar toning. Nearly a solid hour of “continuous movement,” this program is sure to build strength and improve endurance (with zero opportunity to get bored). The strength segments are carefully designed to work multiple muscles. Seated, lying or standing, they’re all extremely creative (never a simple bicep curl — instead while you curl your arm, you’ll be balanced on the step also doing a hamstring curl). The cardio intervals are completely integrated within the toning — the non-stop moves just keep comin’ at you (on the bench or off, with the bar or without, etc.). It ends with tough, core-focused floorwork. Requires a body bar and a step-bench. ©2005. DVD has: Chapter menus.
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Patrick Goudeau's Body Design

Greattttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!
I do this work out at least twice a week and every time I do it; I feel myself getting stronger. I still can't do the whole thing through but I'm going to keep at it until I do. The pace is fast and he keeps you moving so you don't have time to quit. It's the right amount of strength with the aerobics. He hit every muscle we have, your legs and arms will be on fire. You will feel wonderful once you finish. Love this workout. I'm trying to find a good step workout by him now. - posted by Veeta Scott on 8/12/2011
In my Rotation
I like this video. I am 52 years ols and I have been a regular exerciser for about 2 years now. I like Patrick and I liked this video. I liked the variety of moves. I especially like that he works out the right and left sides of the body equally. I will keep this video in my rotation of videos I use. - posted by Linda on 1/13/2011
Great Intermediate Workout
I really liked this workout. Patrick is always encouraging, humble and innovative. This is my 4th Patrick DVD and I love his style. The workout had lots of variety and kept my heart rate up much of the time, but I had to make it a bit harder in order to keep it to where I am used to. My fitness level is very advanced, so these comments might not apply to the general population. I liked the interval training style, alternating between cardio and weight training. I think some of the weighted moves could have been compounded by using both upper and lower body at the same time. I would definitely rate this as a fun, innovative, intermediate program. Patrick is extremely creative and I reach for his stuff more and more in my library. - posted by mindy on 8/23/2010
Patrick never disappoints..Worth every penny
Proudly own 4 DVD's by Patrick Goudeau..As an instructor and trainer I am always impressed by his creativity..I love every one of his workouts...He is by far the best..Thank you for sharing your talent - posted by Susan on 8/10/2010
A great workout!!
I've been looking for a total body workout that combines conditioning and cardio. I finally found what I was looking for when I discovered Patrick's Body Design dvd. I loved it so much I promptly bought his Hard Work Conditioning I and II dvds. I just love Patrick's positive energy...it helps me get through those tough workouts. I have to confess I never tried his dvds before because I thought they were all very complex and advanced. I have two left feet and no coordination and so the dance and step dvds are beyond me. But his conditioning dvds really work for me. Of course, I do modify them somewhat (I'm 52 years old with creaky knees) but I love them. I feel a real sense of accomplishment every time I sweat through one of his workouts. Great workout and I highly recommend it for anyone who is up to the challenge. I'll be looking for more Patrick conditioning dvds. - posted by Earline on 9/8/2009
Got rid of this one
OK for intermediate exercise with a lot of free time on their hands and who is able to block out annoying noises. I gave it away for three reasons: (1) the workout was not very challenging for an advanced exerciser, (2) the segments lying down lowered my heart rate too much, and (3) Patrick's constant "Omigosh!"-ing was unbearable. - posted by Letitia on 6/26/2009
Interesting and Fun!
Background on me: I just did the entire workout yesterday and as an intermediate level I took it down a notch to make sure I didn't over-do it (step w/o risers, didn't use my body bar with most of the leg routine). Today, my abs are DEFINITELY sore, but not too much else. I figure I can take it up a notch next time. But, back to the review . . . Patrick keeps the workout interesting without making the choreography complex; the workout seems to lend itself to most fitness levels simply by modifying your step height and, of course, how much your body bar weighs. The time seemed to fly by because the moves require concentration, but not coordination (if that makes any sense) -- or put it another way -- these are fun functional fitness routines and not choreographed "use every ounce of your brain to get the moves right" routines. He uses your recovery time to explain the moves that require some set up, so there is very little time wasted. This DVD will definitely be a part of my regular rotation.-- Julia :) - posted by julia on 12/9/2008
Different, but in a good way
I liked the moves - most were different from the traditional workouts that I own. Patrick's personality is motivating. However, it was just too long! After 60 minutes I was more than ready to be done. I didn't feel like I was building any muscle with this, but my cardio endurance was tested. - posted by Fran on 10/4/2008
fun fun fun!
This video is 80 minutes long and when I did it today for the first time I had no intention of doing the entire workout. Who wants to work out for 80 minutes?! But once I started, I didnt want to stop - it's fun and the time flies by! It's hard work, but not too hard and it's not hard to learn the moves either. I think I like it even better than Patrick's Hard Work Conditioning.This will be a regular in my rotation. - posted by Katie on 3/25/2008
Enjoyment
Patrick is an excellent instructor who brings alot of fun to a workout. Its not everyone that totally wants to lift heavy every session. I use him when I am on a lower weight week. I get a rest from the heavy work and Patrick hits the other spots the other instructors misses. Like many other instructors he is a compliment to other tapes. Its not until you branch to other instructors or begin to age that you realise that variety is the spice of life. Nice body!!!! - posted by Luli on 2/17/2008
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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.
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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.
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Chapter menus
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You can play only the individual workout segments you want by picking them off a chapter menu (one at a time).
Level
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Step aerobics & toning
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Definition: Includes two workout activities. The step aerobics segments involve stepping up and down on a platform. The moves range from simple stepping to more choreographed exercises. These segments require a step bench platform. The toning sections are slow, controlled movements working against 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.

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