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DVD : The Method: Cardio Flex Band Workout |
- Good but not great.This is an okay resistance training. The instructor does good at prompting you. There were some lower body workouts that were challenging but I did not feel anything the next day from the upper body workouts. Good if you are looking for a beginnings resistance training workout.
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- First workout was great!I had previously purchased pilates videos but never used them consistently because it was all on the mat, and I never really felt if I was doing some of the moves correctly (although the stretching was great). I really needed more movement and some cardio. I did take a class about 5 years ago that had some aerobics, basic pilates, stretching and a little kickboxing all mixed together, but with 3 kids now I just don't have time or money to take a class.
I just finished my first workout with this DVD and it was great. Very much like the class that I took with the stretching, use of jabs and punches. It was a little challenging for me at first, as the workout moves from one move right into the next. ANd you are never really standing still--when you are working the arms (biceps/triceps), you are marching or side stepping to keep the heart going. I was a little uncoordinated following some of the moves, but I know that will get better with time and more familiarity with the routine. By contrast, there was too much chatter between moves with my pilates dvds.
It looked at first like my band was shorter than what they were using in the video, but it could be because theirs are more stretched out from alot of use. One thing this video showed me is how really low my stamina is right now, and my strength too, as it was tough to do some of the arm exercises (like the bicep ones with the deep lunges). I really felt the burn in my arms and legs.
By the time I was done, it didn't seem like 30 mins. had passed. I can't wait to do this workout again!
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- I felt itThis was the first time I worked out with an excercise band (I usually use hand weights) and I was surprised to find that I was sore the next day. Very happy to find that it works either different muscles or the same muscles in a more effective way. Whichever it is, I will continue to go back and forth between this and my other DVDS to keep from getting bored. The only thing I didn't like was that I felt like the upper body moves when the strap is held under the foot were fairly jerky instead of a smooth motion. Maybe as I get stronger and the band stretches out a bit...
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- Looks slow, but a tough workoutThe first impression of this workout was not a good one. The set and instructor were a bit generic, and I did not have high hopes for the intesity level. However, once you get into this workout, it is very good. There are several moves that my body is not used to, which is good. This is not the most challenging DVD, but a must have for beginners, and more specifically for those who need a very low impact workout.
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- good workout/not the best cueingFound this to be a good workout. You can adjust the resistance by moving your hands further down on the band. I found Cindy Fox the instructor a bit annoying and her cueing is not the best if you are new to exercise videos. But the workout I felt was worth it. I will definatly keep doing it. It is a nice dvd to have in your rotation.
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