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The Biggest Loser: Cardio Max |
  Worst DVD I Own |
| I have to agree with the reviewers who said this video is bad. I own many exercise videos and the best ones I've found encourage the participants. I own Gilad, Jari Love, Leslie Sansone, Ilaria, and Gin Miller, and although they run the gamut from being very easy to somewhat challenging, the one thing they all have in common is that they create a positive exercise experience for those doing the workout. This video does NOT do that. I have never seen a video where the person leading the class openly mocks the exercisers, but that's what happens here. Bob Harper is smug and should be selling snake oil at a carnival. He struts around the set and makes comments about the participants, telling one participant, Pam, that she is sweating like a man. How flattering. He also jokingly tells one exerciser, "Repeat to yourself, 'I love Bob, I love Bob." Revolting. Jillian Michaels in her segment actually raises her very arched eyebrow superciliously at one point because someone didn't have good form. Was that necessary? We can't all be as athletically gifted as you, Jillian. These people ARE trying. Doesn't that count? Put it in context. And the last instructor, Kim, actually tells someone, "You don't need water yet." Really? Is she in that person's body and can gauge her thirst? I'm surprised someone didn't fall over and have a heart attack. These leaders lack warmth. They remind me of the mean girls in high school--they look like they are your friends, but they are mocking you, sometimes in front of you. Having said all this, it's impossible to do a satisfying workout because the instructors, especially Bob stop and you are forced to follow the exercisers, most of whom have terrible form and are moving in all different directions at once. Yes, you will sweat lots and burn calories but beware: you are more likely to injure yourself with this video than others because the warmup is not gentle and there is rarely anyone doing the exercise right. I pulled a back muscle during the warmup! And I have been exercising for years. The biggest losers, I think, are all us who bought this DVD. I don't loathe myself that much that I feel I have to buy any more videos from this motley crew. - posted by Susan on 10/7/2011 |
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| Pretty good workout |
| I really enjoyed level two on this DVD, but was sad that it is only 10 minutes as is level 3. I thought level 3 was way to easy and repeated the same moves again and again. This is not my favorite DVD since I only like 10 minutes of it. I am an intermediate/advanced exerciser and found the segments too easy. - posted by Aimee on 8/5/2011 |
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| how much have you lost? |
| I just bought this video and started two days ago. I have not worked out in years since I was 15..and I am 4 months postpartum. Gained 30lbs to much during the pregnancy. Well anyway I do enjoy this video, well I guess just Bob's segment as I am WAY out of shape and have chosen to build myself up. A few days on level 1 then try 1 and 2 for a few days, then add all three..goal within 10 days.
And as far as the video be 'sloppy' my opinion is it's not really sloppy. It's real. Real people who are overweight trying to better themselves by becoming healthier and more confident about their self. - posted by beth on 8/4/2011 |
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| Lots of fat burning here! |
| The Biggest Loser workouts work. This was my first attempt at this specific DVD and I was able to do the entire 50 minutes (I'm very active and have been working up to the full length with other Biggest Loser DVD's). Each segment gets tougher but all are doable and if you make it to the end you'll be really proud of yourself. I love Bob's segment the best. I think he's a really great trainer and you always feel like he's right there in the room with you. The last segment has sections which are tough to do on carpet so you'll need to adjust the moves. - posted by Kiesha on 4/29/2011 |
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| Amazing! |
| This DVD is amazing, and I believe that it will get you to burn your fat. All the trainers are very enthusiastic and keep motivating you throughout the workouts. I like the fact that they have real biggest loser contestants doing the workout with you, so you don't feel that you're the only one doing the workouts. The only bad thing is that they aren't in sync with each other. I highly recommend getting this workout tape. It WILL get the job done! - posted by Jasmine on 4/25/2011 |
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| Pleasantly Surprised |
| I'm always one to frizzle out or give up when I get bored with things. For once Cardio Max has changed that in me and makes me actually look forward to working out. I love that I can do all 3 levels or that I can create my own workout by picking between the 3 or doubling up on levels before doing cool down. Another thing that I like is the Biggest Loser contestants in the background. It helps me keep going when I see real body weights struggling and sweating just as much as I do. I know a lot of complaints are that Level 3 with Kim isn't as hard but for me I actually enjoy it. I find that Level 3 tends to sum up the pain from Level 1 and 2 and allows for me to finish well. Couldn't be happier with this purchase. - posted by Michelle on 2/25/2011 |
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| good dvd |
| this quite a good workout to get going with. you are made to feel like you have a group right in your own home...full of enthusiasm. the workouts are great. just perfect for a beginners/intermediate....not too slow, yet not crazy fast. It's a good dvd all in all. the only problem i'm having is going from one workout to the next without having to get back to the computer manually. maybe i'll still figure it out. - posted by D on 2/18/2011 |
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| expected more |
| Not too happy with this one....love Jillians cardio segment but it was too short and wanted a cardio without weights for my break days...little disappointed - posted by joanne on 1/27/2011 |
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| I loved it :) |
| Personally, i think working out with any of these trainers is an amazing chance to learn and go through what the biggest losers go through. people complain about "they were messy" "too many lunges" I recommend, if these are too many lunges for you then try a different program :)and the messiness is honestly nothing. you are watching to motivate and get a workout that you need, so to Bob Harper, my first time trying this was an amazing experience. i do smoke, so it was a little tough on my breathing, but this video has made me so pumped i feel i can run for miles. thank you Bob Harper, after my 2-3 weeks of this i will go thru your intenser workouts! i love this opportunity and i highly recommend this video for people who are determined or need the determination to lose weight! :) - posted by Karen on 12/14/2010 |
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| Could be much better |
| I bought this DVD based on someone's recommendation, but I wish I had previewed it first. It's true that the cast members are not in sync and it does look messy. I agree that the trainers should be doing the exercises along with the cast because their form IS sloppy. I agree with those who said some of the lunges are dangerous because I just did this workout this morning and now my knee is bothering me. And there are A LOT of lunges. I know there are better cardio moves out there. This workout will make you sweat, but it's not enjoyable choreography or interesting to watch. Spend your money on a better cardio workout. - posted by Wendy on 12/6/2010 |
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