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Patrick Goudeau's Hard Work Conditioning 2 |
 Best When You're Feeling Coordinated |
| This is a challenging workout. Don't expect to use heavy weights as the moves are too fast to build much muscle, but you will build stamina. I just stick with six pound dumbbells for most of the DVD. Patrick's HWC workouts are the only ones that make me smile, trying to keep up with his fast moves. It is a heart pumping good time, but if you don't want high impact, you might want to pass on this one. - posted by Linda on 10/17/2009 |
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 It's Hard, Be Careful! |
| This workout is very tough and moves pretty fast. In my opinion it's best done as a cardio and lower-body conditioning workout with light weights (I use 5 and 8 lbs). The tempo is fast, so you end up swinging the weights more than doing focused moves. If you use heavy weights, you may hurt yourself. I didn't like it as much as his first Hard Work video. That said, it's challenging and you will sweat. Make sure you have plenty of energy before you start, you'll need it! - posted by Rose on 6/25/2009 |
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| A little boring... |
| Patrick is a friendly guy, but I just find his moves to be too basic and at times not very intense. The video is also just way too long - if it was more intense workout, I wouldn't mind so much, but it's just a little dull to warrant such a long routine. He says "oh my gosh" way too much and it makes him seem very weak - particularly when the moves really aren't all that powerful. This is my first Patrick video and I'm a little wary of purchasing any more. I really like Cathe and she has become my benchmark for measuring other videos. This one doesn't quite measure up. - posted by Stephanie on 6/25/2009 |
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| Okay, but....... |
| Eehhh- I tried to like this one, but just not my cup of tea. The moves just did not seem to flow with me, and I had a problem with the step moves taking up too much room. I also agree with a previous review, that some of the moves were way too high impact with the height of the step. Yes, I agree there was some intensity in the workout, but some of the moves went from way intense to kind of boring. All-in-all - a good intermediate workout, but I am more of a devotee to Jari Love's Get Ripped 1000, or Cathe Friederich Boot Camp plus Muscle Endurance. - posted by Kathy on 4/25/2009 |
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| Tough but I had to modify |
| I agree with the other reviews in that this is one tough workout and fun to do. I enjoy working out with Patrick. He is encouraging and has a high energy level. That said, am I the only one who has a hard time doing push-ups and plank work on dumbbells? It really hurts my hands. I really had to modify those moves. There is a lot of jumping around so you have to be careful and watch the step. As one reviewer said, this is a conditioning routine (well, I guess that is what the title says), not a true strength training as there are too few reps of the various exercises, but it is a great calorie burner. - posted by Bonnie Hamilton on 4/16/2009 |
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| Very good |
| I felt like I used every muscle in my body after this workout. I did not always use the step if I felt the move was too fast or tricky for me, but doing it on the floor worked just as well. - posted by Rhonda on 4/15/2009 |
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| HOLY COW! |
| This is a GREAT workout if you like results, lol. I like the last reviewer who pointed out that just doing the first section, the abs and the stretch is enough of a workout in itself. I agree. I am going to do this one 2 times a week cause I really want to blast off those last 10 pounds (the hardest to go). I don't mind the "oh my gosh's!" cause thats exactly what I'm thinking! Patrick seems kind and authentic. I like that a lot. I don't find him annoying at all. This is really a good butt kickin workout. Lots of sweat and I also feel very strong after doing it. Thanks Patrick! - posted by Theresa on 3/5/2009 |
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| HOLY COW! |
| This is a GREAT workout if you like results, lol. I like the last reviewer who pointed out that just doing the first section, the abs and the stretch is enough of a workout in itself. I agree. I am going to do this one 2 times a week cause I really want to blast off those last 10 pounds (the hardest to go). I don't mind the "oh my gosh's!" cause that's exactly what I'm thinking! Patrick seems kind and authentic. I like that a lot. I don't find him annoying at all. This is really a good butt kickin workout. Lots of sweat and I also feel very strong after doing it. Thanks Patrick! - posted by Theresa on 3/5/2009 |
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| Oh My! |
| Patrick is so much fun to work out with. This is his hardest weight/circuit workout to date. After doing the entire workout the first time through, I've decided that the w/u, 1st section, abs and stretch is plenty - and runs 56 minutes. This is a true conditioning workout, you could do a more solid weight lifting day the next day. I feel very worked out and strong after doing this. I'm only 5'2" and have to keep the step height at 6" and I also skip the jumping over the step move in the warmup. I felt that move should have been in the body of the workout, I'm not properly warmed up so early on. Gee, looking back on what I've written, I feel like a wimp! A great workout, though it tapers in intensity in the second half (and that's another reason why I skip it). He keeps his "Oh my gosh"s to a minimum in this one, in case you've been annoyed by that in the past. I would have been happier if this had more chapter points located inbetween the circuits instead of lumping the first three together and the last three together. But that's a minor issue. It's great fun and I feel so accomplished even with all my modifications! - posted by Diane LG on 3/4/2009 |
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| Very pleased! |
| I was looking forward to this workout and I have to say it was tough! The first 30 min (lower body focus) is harder than the second (upper body) imo. You get some great cardio mixed in with the compound weight moves. The cardio is high intensity so right up my alley. There were a few moments I could not keep up in the lower body section, and I consider myself advanced. This is also a great workout to add on to other workouts- as both workouts are short enough to add on. Keep em comin Patrick! - posted by Mandee on 1/23/2009 |
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