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Patrick Goudeau's Hard Work Conditioning 2 |
  makes you sweat |
| I had better luck with this DVD after I lowered the step for the first half from 8 inches to 6 inches. I couldn't do it at 8 inches without the constant feeling that I was in danger of injuring myself. Exercise for me is a life-long commitment and I won't do moves I consider unsafe for me, moves that could put me out of commission. And I do not care much for the warm-up, which includes some less-than-stellar cuing and very advanced moves. Also, I find myself periodically having to move the step because my workout area is smaller than ideal for this workout. Still, four stars because I love Patrick's endless, almost child-like enthusiasm (his Oh my goshes make me chuckle) and his innovative moves. The workout ends with wonderful abs and stretching segments. I feel very worked out when I do this DVD in its entirety. - posted by Susan W. on 7/25/2010 |
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| I ADORE THIS WORKOUT ! |
| I have been alternating Cathe Friedrich's Hiit workouts with other workouts and now have added this one to the rotation, and it is every bit as challenging and fun. Patrick starts right out with a tough warmup and then goes into the cardio and strength training drills and goes non-stop for 80 minutes. Sweat was flying everywhere ! It is really easy to modify this workout with lighter or heavier weights, a lower or higher step or no step at all. Patrick is always engaging and motivating, and this workout really gets results fast. He uses great form, and none of the moves are too difficult to learn right off the bat. I love the core workout on this especially. Patrick, make more HWC workouts, PLEASE !! :) - posted by Maggie on 7/7/2010 |
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| 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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