Having fun comparing RBG's workouts with my own and sending the ...
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Having fun comparing RBG's workouts with my own and sending the book to like minded people.  It's awe inspiring considering her, Ruth Bader Ginsburg's awesome and inspiring contribution to our democracy.
Fun and highly recommended.
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Coming from an experienced exerciser with many fun, boring, easy, and hard DVD's, this is very hard yet fun! This DVD has a cardio portion and then a strength section. I love this because each one gives you either a great cardio workout or an outstanding strength instead of mediocre workout of both. I recommend this to anyone that enjoys hard workouts and likes Jillian's encouragement. She makes you feel just like you've got a personal trainer and she will push you.
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I have been looking for some workout videos that wouldn't bore me within a week or drive me crazy with overly perky stars. Then I discovered this title when browsing through the video games during some preliminary Christmas shopping with my husband. I was intrigued, but not an owner of the XBox system. (We owned one of its competitors.) Then my brother came to visit and bought a copy of the game to demo with me and his wife on his system. Everyone in the room was impressed.

Granted, I haven't owned the program long enough to discover lots of flaws. Instead, I am thrilled to get so much of my workout wishlist fulfilled in one place! I'll detail a few of my favorites below. I am sure many people are afraid this is a game, but it's actually a programmable workout DVD you can personalize to fit your own stats and needs. You begin by answering a series of questions about your weight, current activity level, desired workout times, exercise preferences, etc. This first-time only set-up is lengthy, but worthwhile.

Maya, the personal trainer, is neither perky nor bossy. Her voice is calm and professional. You also have the choice of several different workout locations (or backgrounds--my current favorite is the Dojo), five styles (weight loss, upper body, etc.), music preferences, session length, diet plans, menu suggestions, calendar schedule and so much more. If an exercise doesn't make sense, you can choose to see a body grid to get a better idea of what exact movement and body placement is being described. You can choose between three speeds and Maya will occasionally ask during your session if she is going too slow, too fast, or just right and change accordingly.

For Yoga fans or just the curious, there is a yoga meditation garden routine. Maya can also incorporate familiar equipment such as hand weights, an aerobic step, and balance ball.

The day after my brother's demo, my husband and I bought the XBox system and our own copy of the program. The price was still cheaper than a personal trainer, gym membership, or an ever increasing exercise DVD/video collection.

ResponDESIGN's motto is "Games that are good for you." They are telling the truth. I can't wait to see what they do next.
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I actually think Jillian is funny. I used to think she was more annoying and pushy. She grew on me. She is also motivational, though a bit over dramatic at times. The lower body moves are challenging and I like the short cardio intervals that she weaves in to help keep the heart rate up. Her video is definitely helping me reshape my booty. :)
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I've done Amy Dixon's Breathless Body 2 and Give Me 10!, and this is another workout of hers that I'll be adding to my rotation. Some of her quirks from earlier workouts ("I trust...", "a-MAZ-ing") have been toned down in this video, so she's actually very fun and motivating to listen to. As is, this workout is probably at a medium-to-high-intermediate level, but the moves can be easily modified up or down. The toning and cardio sections progress up from very basic movements to more intense versions of each exercise. So, to modify up, which I had to do for some segments, just don't follow her through the progressions and jump straight to the highest intensity level. (This requires that you've previewed the moves to know in advance what the hardest level is though.) Also, you can use heavier weights and lunge deeper in the toning sections; in the cardio sections, add jumps for an increased plyometric element, ankle weights, and go faster than Amy does.

I was a little disappointed that the abs bonus wasn't that difficult. I felt like she only did half the number of reps that would have been necessary for a full core workout. However, by this point, I was so tired from the main workout that I didn't care too much. I'm so used to Cathe's killer floor toning that I've just come to expect it from all videos!
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I love the matrix where you can design your own workout. Very fun!
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I chose Cardio Kick because I saw it on Free on Demand. Loved it! I feel results and I am still doing it.  She explains clearly, and whatever energy I have that morning I just do the best I can. I also like the fact that I do break a sweat. I feel this is going to help me get to my desired goal.
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Thought I would try it just for the fun of it. Now I find myself taking those extra steps just to see if I beat yesterday's amount! I really do enjoy it I think it's a good way to keep yourself motivated to keep moving.
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I got this because I wanted something that I could do when I was bored and still be able to get somewhat of a workout done. It is fun when you have nothing to do and also not on a crazy workout schedule like I am at the moment. If I didn't have to workout so often I would be playing this more. I recommend this to anyone who wants a fun way to workout.
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I don't think I'd ever consider a workout video addicting but I love this one! Bob is entertaining and I love the "real" feel of the crew with him. No boring and stale background with a soothing voice talking you through the steps or an overly peppy woman in a skin tight leotard bouncing around telling you that "You can do it!". Most of us who buy these videos are overweight and while I can appreciate an athletic person, it's hard to really get into a group of perfectly fit people who appear to be aerobic instructors. I like the "real" feel of the Biggest Loser crew and seeing Bob in just a shirt and shorts. It's also refreshing to see part of his crew who are out of sync because usually I am! Bob's continuous talking through the moves about how to make them harder (or easier) is also of great benefit - you can step it up if you're up to it and if you're dying, you can tone it down for a second without stopping. If you are a beginner and want a fun, refreshing, REAL exercise video - this is the one for you!
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I loved that it has the feature where you are able to lock your own BMI results so no one can see them, but I also love that if you choose to share the results with your friends, they are motivators as well. It is also great, even if you don't feel like working out, to just play the games. The more you unlock, the better it gets. There is just no end to the fun! It even has little quirks to it, like if you don't exercise for one day, it asks you if you were too busy. It is just a great motivator. No wonder it is so hard to find!
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I have not been able to motivate myself to workout even after I purchased a 2-year gym membership.  This game is so fun that I do it almost everyday.  It was hard to get the timing right at first, but after some adjusting, it worked just fine.  I really enjoy the music and the different dance moves.  I also have the Dancing With The Stars Wii game; but that one is not user friendly and the music isn't as fun as this one.
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I'm not an expert but I enjoy trying to do these.  If nothing else, I have a good laugh at how uncoordinated I am, but I work up a sweat so I figure thats good
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I'm really pumped about trying these exercises!! I can do these at home, going to try with bottled water, then get me some 5 lb weights!!
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This product is great for creating a fun competition for yourself. Because it tracks and compares as you go you not only want to beat your previous day, but you can track larger goals. It's easy to setup and I keep it with my cell phone so that I don't forget to put it on in the morning. Setup was simple with easy to follow instructions and I look forward to tracking even more exercise goals. As someone who does not exercise regularly, this motivates me to create more exercise in my day, take that extra set of stairs instead of the escalator, walk around an extra block on my way home, etc.
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Combined with free weights, I get a great workout!
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I loved the DVD. I want to do things on my own.  This DVD helps.  It's nice to be the big person watching other big people face the same struggles I have with exercising.  No skinny little minny telling me to do it harder and faster.  No just Bob telling me I can do it.  It's actually refreshing to see some of the contestants make mistakes.  Wait are they human just like me?  Do they make mistakes?  Do they laugh it off and keep going?  You bet.  They don't just quit.  This DVD not only motivates it inspires.  Big thumbs up to the contestants, Bob, and the DVD.