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Patrick Goudeau's Hard Work Conditioning |
  Love it!! |
| I love this video. I am a certified Fitness Instructor that loves to work hard, so it's hard for me to find workouts that challenge me, but this one did. Would recommend this video to all of my peers. - posted by Tamara on 3/5/2010 |
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| Super hard and fun |
| I had used Hard Work Conditioning sporatically and was not feeling too good about it. I was using weights that were too heavy for me (7 lbs.) But, now I'm doing it once a week (mixing with ballet, Karen Voight, and pilates) with three pound weights, only, and it feels great. I love Patrick's energy. I didn't find there was as much down time as other reviewers. With an hour high energy workout, I need a couple minutes of rest. His style is fun, cuing is great, and Patrick has the best attitude. I highly recommend this workout for those intermediate exercisers that need an extra push. - posted by Nicole on 1/4/2010 |
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| Hard on my Knees - hard to modify |
| This is my first Patrick video. As an instructor I thought he was great - enthusiastic, supportive and knowledgeable. Unfortunately after three tries this workout is one that I can't comfortably do. First of all, in the warm up you have to move quickly to and from a runner's lunge to a full push up and then get back up from the ground quickly three or four times in succession. I have knee issues and this is really uncomfortable. Same thing with a couple other moves - moving from pushups and then basically jumping to a really low squat position, and later on another similar move jumping down kicking out and jumping back up. OUCH. These do get the heart rate up, but it's just too painful for me so I sent it back. I would try other Patrick videos with lower impact, but this one didn't show any way to modify anything. I didn't see any of these moves in the clip or I wouldn't have bought it and it also says "Mixed" impact. Beware if you have knee issues. - posted by Teresa on 12/29/2009 |
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| Great Workout! |
| This is a great workout. Patrick is a really great instructor. He explains each move thoroughly and I can easily follow the steps. He inspires me to push myself so that my heart rate really gets up there. The moves are challenging but doable and I have seen the results in my body. I am a fan! - posted by Holly on 11/24/2009 |
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| Really Really Like This Workout |
| This is my first Patrick video, but it won't be my last. Each segment is tough, but definitely doable. Patrick's positive attitude and encouragement really help me "push thru" when I feel like I can't do one more rep. Will definitely check out Patrick's new dvds when they are released. - posted by Suzanne on 10/22/2009 |
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| Luv This Video! |
| This is a great cardio and conditioning dvd. At my age (52), I found it challenging and it took some time but I finally managed to get through the entire dvd. For those of us who are not advanced (like some of the other reviewers) this dvd is definitely a challenging workout. My husband has actually commented that he's noticed a definite improvement in my body tone. Thanks Patrick...can't wait for more of your HWC dvds. - posted by Earline on 9/21/2009 |
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| Too much down time |
| I like this video better than Hard Work Conditioning 2 but I just find that Patrick's movements are too slow and there aren't enough reps to really feel your muscles working. He also has just too many rests in between sets. You get your heart rate up a bit, then you're resting again - it just doesn't seem very effective to me. He has a good personality, but it gets a little annoying at times with all his giggling and "oh my gosh" throughout the video, but his approach is commendable. - posted by Stephanie on 6/26/2009 |
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| I LOVE IT...and Yes. ..."OH MY GOSH"... |
| I love this video. I have other hard conditioning videos but they are so boring!!! With those other video I felt forced to work out..With this Video..I Feel Like Working out..It is Fun, doable and effective.. - posted by rose on 6/16/2009 |
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| wow, this is tough! |
| As advertised, this is hard-work conditioning. I'm too old, and too slow to do some of the moves (like the floor jumping jacks on the step), but I can modify and still work up a good sweat. I haven't done this one long enough to see any changes, but it's enough fun that I'm willing to keep at it. I'll definitely try more of Patrick's videos. - posted by mira on 6/3/2009 |
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| OH MY GOSH!! |
| LOVE IT!!! One of my favorites....I am always sore the next day from doing this workout! Patrick is so much fun and easy to follow. The music is great and gets you moving. A must have for your workout collection. - posted by Lisa on 5/23/2009 |
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