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Patrick Goudeau's Hard Work Conditioning |
  my 1st Patrick will not be the last. |
| Hey.. I just did this video for the first time yesterday. It's my first Patrick Goudeau work out and will not be the last. I like his personality & teaching style. He struggles right along with the viewer. This is a good workout. Works everything & I'm feeling it in my butt today. I'm not too familiar with interval work outs and did not like the Firm work outs that I've tried. There is no fluff here. He gets right on it. I guess I warm up to Patrick because he reminds me of an old school male aerobics instructor I had in the 80s when I was doing the gym class thing. I look forward to his new releases that are on their way (and will be purchasing some previous work outs as well). I thank Collage for introducing me to some great instructors that I would have not discovered otherwise. - posted by Jessica on 8/1/2008 |
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| Wow! |
| Really challenging workouts are also the ones I have to work up my courage and energy to do. I love this DVD! It makes getting ultra-fit a lot of fun. It has a functional fitness feel to it with moves that challenge balance or work the body in real-world ways. Some functional fitness moves can make me think "And where am I supposed to feel this?" This workout doesnt feel that way at all. It is a non-stop sweat fest during the cardio portions as well as the intervening strength intervals. It is a great high-intermediate level workout. - posted by Rachel on 7/24/2008 |
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| Unique, Tough & Fun |
| This is my first Patrick video and I must say that I am impressed. He has a great disposition and communicates and cues well. I don't think he is annoying at all. If anything he sympathizes with people who are doing the routine, which, to me, humanizes him. One of the reasons I don't care for some other tough instructors is because they almost seem robotic as if they cannot empathize with the average exerciser. I found the workout different in that the compound exercises are unique and have a creative flair---not the same old set of exercises. Beware that parts of this dvd are tough---from the jump he starts out doing pushups with one hand on the step in the warm-up--but for the most part it is doable for someone who is at an intermediate level. This will not be my last Patrick purchase, that's for sure! - posted by Melinda on 7/15/2008 |
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| The BEST workout! |
| I have been working out using DVD's for over 2 years now. I started with the Firm, moved to Cathe, Jari Love, and Amy Bento. This is my first "Patrick" video, and I am soooo impressed! It is my new favorite video. He keeps the mood so light and laughs and agonizes with you throughout the whole thing. Next, I love it because it is TOUGH! This video has compound, functional exercises that I've never had on DVD before. You will love the challenge and fun of this workout! - posted by Angie on 6/27/2008 |
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| Not that great..just ok |
| I just did this DVD and it is ok. Some of the moves are good, but overall it was not a tough workout. I use Cathe's DVD's and they are a far better workout. - posted by Elena on 6/4/2008 |
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| very good |
| I found this to be an excellent video. The only problem I had from it was using the step to do push up type movements. I found that the step kept moving. This was my first time using this DVD so I will probably get the hang of it the next time. I am an advanced exerciser. I workout out 6 to 7 times a week doing various workouts. At first I thought this DVD was a little bit too easy. I said to myself that next time I do it I'll use heavier weights and raise my step higher. I woke up the next day and had trouble sitting and lifting my arms. I couldn't believe how sore I was. It felt good. I don't think I'll be increasing the weight just yet. - posted by carrie on 5/16/2008 |
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| Oh My Gosh... |
| Yes, he made that comment about 100 times during the workout, but after a bit you kinda get used to it and when you are working as hard as you are, you don't even care! I think this is a great workout with different moves that I have not done before. I did modify and used only 5 lbs wts. since I had not done the workout before. I will now use heavier weights but still got a great workout. I had only done Patrick on Fit TV and it was a stability ball workout and I seemed to like his attitude, so ordered this dvd. I was not disappointed. He is really funny - kind of a male version of Gin Miller! Great workout, with a good sense of humor! Also, the second workout is more intense than the first, but I did the full hour and felt great afterwards. I have now ordered a step routine and I am positive that I will enjoy it also. - posted by Marsha on 5/8/2008 |
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| Its a Keeper! |
| I thought this was a very fun workout. I'm not normally a Patrick fan either, but found this to be a very enjoyable and sweatworthy workout. I know I will feel it in my muscles tomorrow. The first half is a little easier, while the second half is much tougher, in my opinion. I like how you move quickly from one exercise to another without much waiting or talking. I also like the integration of cardio bursts with the weight training. Several of the moves were unique and yet effective. I thought this was a lot of fun and worth my time and effort. - posted by Shelley on 5/5/2008 |
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| Wow! |
| I've had this DVD for a while but today is the first time I did it. I selected the "40 minute workout" option so that I could ease my way into it. This is an awesome workout. I consider myself in pretty good shape. I work out at least 4 to 5 times a week (two of those being my own aerobic classes I teach), and this was a challenge. I think I'll stick with the 40 minute version for a short time and then move into the full workout. If you really concentrate on doing the exercizes the way Patrick wants you to, using the heaviest weights you can comfortably and safely and putting all you've go into it, I'm guessing that you'll definitely see results. I love this workout and plan to incorporate it into my regular routine for sure, especially now with summer and bathing suit weather coming fast!!! Well worth the money. My first Patrick DVD but it won't be my last! - posted by El on 5/5/2008 |
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| Undecided on this |
| I am not a fan of Patrick Goudeau as I have done some of his other workouts. I was intrigued by this one however because of the customer reviews. I am an advanced exerciser and although the moves in this are somewhat challenging, I would have rated it as "intermediate." When he is "sweating profusely" as he says, I'm just damp!!!! I do like the integration of different moves in this but find "Strength & Core Fusion" with Angie Miller to be a much more challenging and fun workout which has the same rating as this. Try this latter one and I guarantee you'll find it inspirational, do-able and challenge worthy!! - posted by Ann on 4/29/2008 |
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