is this a beginner workout or advance workout?
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The dvd has different women doing different levels of each workout, ranging from beginner to advanced. I purchased a 5-20 adjustable kettlebell so I cud start light and increase over time. Im now following the advanced fast track program where u do 2 workouts back to back and rest the next day and so on. My goal was to lose 8 lbs in 8 weeks. Ive already lost 6.5 lbs in 6 weeks by following this program along with a clean and energizing diet of lean protein, veggies, complex carbs, nuts, 8-10 glasses of water and 1300 mg max sodium intake. Tracking my food on fitness pal app helps tremendously along with a heart rate monitor during the workouts. Best of luck! The dvd has different women doing different levels of each workout, ranging from beginner to advanced. I purchased a 5-20 adjustable kettlebell so I cud start light and increase over time. Im now following the advanced fast track program where u do 2 workouts back to back and rest the next day and so on. My goal was to lose 8 lbs in 8 weeks. Ive already lost 6.5 lbs in 6 weeks by following this program along with a clean and energizing diet of lean protein, veggies, complex carbs, nuts, 8-10 glasses of water and 1300 mg max sodium intake. Tracking my food on fitness pal app helps... » Read More The dvd has different women doing different levels of each workout, ranging from beginner to advanced. I purchased a 5-20 adjustable kettlebell so I cud start light and increase over time. Im now following the advanced fast track program where u do 2 workouts back to back and rest the next day and so on. My goal was to lose 8 lbs in 8 weeks. Ive already lost 6.5 lbs in 6 weeks by following this program along with a clean and energizing diet of lean protein, veggies, complex carbs, nuts, 8-10 glasses of water and 1300 mg max sodium intake. Tracking my food on fitness pal app helps tremendously along with a heart rate monitor during the workouts. Best of luck! « Show Less
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This workout has beginner to advanced through the dvds. You follow the girl in the DVD that matches your skill set
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She has people who gives you modifications throughout the video. So it can be for beginners and she also tells you to stop if you fell add if you can't go on.
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This reallly is an advanced workout. However, she does have on person executing moves at a beginner level.
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Hi Thelma - the first workout (Mark, Move & Groove which is teaching the basics) is maybe 15 minutes long; the second (Disco Groove) is 35 minutes; the third (Party Express) is approximately 35 minutes while Shaun T's Dance Party is 45 minutes. I'm just now learning the choreography of Dance Party. They are all very challenging at first but just a lot of fun. There are 3 extra workouts: Rock it out is 45 minutes; Hard Core Abs is 10 minutes - what a workout that is! Booty time is approximately 30 minutes and this is the workout I've not seen yet. All really do get your body working and heart rate elevated for a very good aerobic workout as well as geared to strengthening the core. I chose to also purchase a week later Shaun T's Hip Hop Abs so I could learn the secret to his Tilt, Tuck and Tighten technique. Audio is not so good on the first CD but the second CD is much better and focuses on the abs. I'm liking this for the abs and obliques - strengthening the core. The third CD focuses on the buns and thighs - not tried that one out yet. At 66 I never dreamed I'd have so much fun working out alone in my living room. Loving it and hope I can build, strengthen and continue this activity for quite some time to come. Hope I've answered your question but then I think I've given you extra. If you make this purchase I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. The best workout! (Didn't like too much Zumba and J Michaels was boring) Shaun T is a great motivator and is great fun but then I do love to dance. Have fun Thelma. Write back and let me know how you like this. =D
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I don't know about that but if you want a good workout...I never use this DVD it doesn't give me a good workout unless you are a beginner. Good luck.
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I think the music is motivating but you honestly are so focused that you may not notice it. Each exercise lasts for 1 minute then builds to something else. The DVD has an option of normal, loud, or no music on the daily workouts. Day one starts with Cardio, Day 2 is Speed 1.0, Day 3 is Total Body Circuit, Day 4 is Lower Body focus, Day 5 is an Abs workout and a second Cardio workout (2 workouts are scheduled for Friday or you can do the other one on Saturday), Day 6 is a rest day to check your stats and Day 7 is Intensive Stretching. This is the Alpha round workouts and the order of the workouts switch daily for around 4-5 weeks. Then there is a new set of workouts called Betta that begin after these workoust. Honestly, Shaun T is giving a lot of motivation because it's an intense 25 minutes. There is also a 2 1/2 to 3 minute intensive stretch cool down after the 25 minutes to build balance and flexibility. I hope this helps.
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It is a vigorous workout,but if you proceed at you own pace (very important) and stick with it you will DEFINITELY lose weight and have vastly improved muscle tone. Just don't get discouraged at the beginning.
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I believe it is based on 3 or 4 workouts per week. But it doesn't limit you. You can go back and do a session over or continue. I enjoy them and recommend them. Easy to follow and great progressive structure.
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It is a decent workout. You will certainly break out into a sweat once you adjust the resistance!
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It would be tough for a beginner. More so if you have no sports or workout background. If you are just out of shape and trying to get back into shape then you can just start out slow and work harder as you become more fit. If you are in decent shape and new to workout videos then it will be a good challenge. I hope that helps:)
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It has given me an excellent workout. So far I've only used it on the lower resistance levels (1-3). After the first few days, every muscle in my legs got sore. The resistance goes up to 8, and I aspire to one day being fit enough to do most my workout at this level. You also 'get out of it what you put into it.' If you peddle faster, at higher resistance levels, you'll definitely get a good work out. Mine is very stable , but I only use it on carpet or a rug. However, I'm only 5'5" and 135 pounds, and ride for about a half hour everyday. If one weighed 200 lbs. or over, and wanted to ride much more than that, I'd invest in a heavier, more expensive bike. It has given me an excellent workout. So far I've only used it on the lower resistance levels (1-3). After the first few days, every muscle in my legs got sore. The resistance goes up to 8, and I aspire to one day being fit enough to do most my workout at this level. You also 'get out of it what you put into it.' If you peddle faster, at higher resistance levels, you'll definitely get a good work out. Mine is very stable , but I only use it on carpet or a rug. However, I'm only 5'5" and 135 pounds, and ride for about a half hour everyday. If one weighed 200 lbs. or over, and wanted to... » Read More It has given me an excellent workout. So far I've only used it on the lower resistance levels (1-3). After the first few days, every muscle in my legs got sore. The resistance goes up to 8, and I aspire to one day being fit enough to do most my workout at this level. You also 'get out of it what you put into it.' If you peddle faster, at higher resistance levels, you'll definitely get a good work out. Mine is very stable , but I only use it on carpet or a rug. However, I'm only 5'5" and 135 pounds, and ride for about a half hour everyday. If one weighed 200 lbs. or over, and wanted to ride much more than that, I'd invest in a heavier, more expensive bike. « Show Less
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This is sort of a total body work out. You will exercise a lot of different muscles, but I found I feel it mostly in my abs. My abs are my weakest muscle group, but I don't think that has anything to do with it. There is a lot of cardio and you will sweat. A lot. It is a very good short little workout.
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Yes. This shows the workout at a slowed down instructional pace and also has the workout at a regular pace. The regular pace assumes you have learned the moves.
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Kelly, do you work for beachbody or something? These workouts are insane! You didn't even break a sweat?? I just finished Chalean Extreme, a 12 week program training with heavy weights along with some plyometrics, kickboxing, etc. It's a great workout, but that was easy compared to this. I'm no athlete, but I'm in pretty good shape. I totally disagree. BBL is NOT good for a beginner. I sweat bullets when I do this and I'm not a big sweater! Good luck Kat.
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i do a lot of yoga as well. this was not too difficult for me. my age is 53. since i haven't seen (or even known about) an advanced dvd, i don't know if you should listen to my advice. all i can tell you is that i liked this tape, and it was not too difficult for me. then again, i certainly do not have the flexibility of the instructor which was no surprise to me. if you're really flexible and in your 20's or 30's, go for the advanced. if in doubt, this one should be fine for you. hope i helped!
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I do not recommend you kick start a workout program with this set unless you want to be discouraged and get injured. There are kinder and gentler Firm workouts for the beginner. You want to build up to this set. They still kick my butt and I've been doing Firm DVDs since they were VHS!
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yes it is. it's higher weight, slower reps and it's a progressive program. you can lift as much ( or as little ) as you want but in the dvd's it's usually heavier weights. it's a really good program
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Not for a beginner if you do not go at your own pace. It is hard on your knees but using a larger workout pad helps. I am 60 years old, was not very active for two years with my shoulder (operated on twice in 2012), so I was way out of shape at the start of T25. I just went at my own pace at first and did not try to keep up with the people in the workouts. I am kicking butt now, for me. My shoulder is coming around. The main thing is to know your own body and not over do it. I love being done in 25 minutes!
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There is a Basic DVD that covers certain exercises. But non of these are hard moves at all, ITs not Moves like on Turbo Jam or some other Aerobic DVD, These are weight training Exercises. He shows how to do Each one before you actually do it. Don't worry at all about not being able to learn the moves! The moves are very simple to learn, its actually doing them as many as you have to (reps) that's hard.