great to add to your existing or modify workout routines
580725
Outstanding product, great to add to your existing or modify workout routines.  I highly recommend Tony Horton's P90X plus DVD that is a Cardio Medicine Ball work out.  It's rough but a fantastic and challenging alternative to the same old same old.
1207918
I have the deluxe kit with the extra workouts. I've been exercising all my life, and I love this program. It is a lot of fun, and there's plenty of variety, and I'm thrilled with the results that I've achieved in just 3 weeks. It does a great job on your tummy as well. Leandro is a very good instructor -- he's motivating, but in a gentle -- not obnoxious -- way. He gives lots of important tips on proper form, so make sure to pay attention so you won't hurt your knees or back. I recommend going slowly and focusing on form until you get the hang of it. I love that they switch scenes from the studio to the beach, and I can't fathom why this bothers some people. It makes it much more interesting to look at, and they've done an excellent job in splicing the scenes perfectly so there are no blips in your workout. This is a great plan -- cardio + toning -- and it works great as long as you eat healthy too. Start with the 6-day diet plan.
4044233
Does what it needs to do!! Great addition to my workouts!
998131
This really makes excercise fun! You almost forget the amount of callories that you are  burning! I would recommend this to anyone  who want to change up there routine and try something fun and different!
2157682
I don't technically have the DVD yet (it's in transit as I post this), but, I have both routines on video.
If this is a direct transfer, it can't help but be wonderful :).
Neena and Veena have made my boring exercise maintenance into a fun and muchly-anticipated part of my week. I did these routines near daily for 3 months, and then transitioned them to once or twice a week (doing other things, also). But, during that three months I improved my flexibility (I can reach *past* my toes!), my muscle tone, and learned to pinpoint my muscle isolations.
These two workouts have a good mix of "traditional" exercise movements (squats, lunges, crunches, etc.) and movements unique to belly dance. I think the twins provide an almost flawless method to learn the movements, as the routines are slow enough that you don't need a separate teaching segment, but, fast enough to keep you improving once you know what you're doing. I really appreciate their teaching style. They wear snug spandex workout clothes with dainty scarves, so, you can clearly see what they're doing. Plus, there's two of them, so, if the camera angle is a little "off" on one, you can see what to do from looking at the other.
The arms and abs routine is dedicated to strengthening your arms, rotating through a variety of arm movements, and an almost yoga or pilates style ab workout. These seem to be a bit more general, in the sense that you're working your full arms and shoulders for the arm routine, and most of your abdominals at the same time, for the ab routine.
The hips, buns and thighs routine is more focused on isolated movements. There's also a good stretching section that I really like.
What's particularly nice is that they teach you "real" belly dance movements but in the structured environment of exercise routines. So, you can enjoy these workouts if you're looking for something a little different, or, to build up a basic collection of movements. However, if you want to learn to dance properly, you'll have to look elsewhere. These are exercise routines, not dance lessons.
732858
I think this is an awesome DVD for getting back into the the routine of exercise. You can increase and vary excercise patterns of all the exercises on the DVD at your own pace. Coach Nicole breaks the routines down at a very nice pace. Each set is about 10 minutes until you customize your own set up of the DVD exercises. Very nice exercise DVD! Supports some of the goals covered in "The Spark" book by Chris Downe.
1326250
I bought this product because I lost my last step in a house fire.  These workouts have a few new moves incorporating the new step.  I love that I can use my old TransFIRMer workouts with this step as well, giving me a variety of workouts to chose from.  The workouts with this program, as with most of the FIRM workouts are pretty challenging.  The DVD's that come with the step have great instruction. I would recommend watching them first to get an idea of the moves.  Overall, even at 6 months pregnant, I'm able to do most of the exercises and find this system motivational.
2629459
Searching for a way to stay in shape without having to transform half your home into a gym? This is a nice addition to a solid workout routine that doesn't take up a lot of space...or money! Like a lot of people we try to take care of our health and at one point and time, owned a lot of exercise equipment. We also go to the gym, jog and enjoy a lot of sports/outdoor activities so didn't always end up using a lot of the equipment...plus wanted more space. After downsizing and getting rid of the big, bulky Power Tower, it also became clear that we actually missed some of the equipment like a treadmill, spin bike and pull-up bar. Not wanting to deal with another Power Tower, we jumped at the opportunity to try this out.

First, this was relatively easy to install. We selected a standard sized door which leads outside to avoid unsightly holes should this later be removed and minimize traffic/interference. It's protected by a large patio so we don't expect to have weather related issues but for this price, if it becomes a problem in the future it's easy enough to replace. So, back to the installation...basically drill and set...that's it.

The item has a built in slide for easy fit across a selection of common sizes. Two hand grips make for a comfortable fit. AT 130 and 165 pounds, neither of us come anywhere close to the 250 lb weight limit so find this very sturdy - it does not bend or bow when in use within a 36 inch door frame.

In short, if you want an affordable, easy to install addition to your exercise routine that won't break the bank or take up a huge amount of space...this is a great product.
970010
I switch exercises or intentencies every 30 seconds, much better than counting reps.  I bougt several to keep in various places, including one at work!
1489293
I did the original TapOut XT and really enjoyed the workouts. I decided to try XT 2 because I wanted to add some variety to my workout while continuing with the program. These workouts definitely provide an added level of difficulty but are still fun. The ball and jump rope are a great addition. The nutrition guide is also a helpful supplement if you are looking to drop a few pounds outside of the exercises alone.
1536779
These will not fully replace a gym if you are a hard core lifter, but they do allow anyone looking to stay in shape or tone up to exercise in a small area, and work on nearly every muscle.  Be creative and you can add more variety to the recommended 15 different exercises that come in the manual. The bands feel tough, though there are limits to how much they can be stretched.  But for the price, the limits are minimal.  I am thinking about buying a second set so my girlfriend can work out with me.
4472599
I added this to my exercise routine a few weeks ago and love the results! Now I'm stretching and toning muscles that my other workouts missed. The diagrams are easy to understand, and I like the variety. And so easy to use -- I just stuck it on the wall (no internet searches necessary) and got started right away. Thanks!
2033535
These are great workout dvd's! And they produce results that being said they get old quickly from my experience with following the program. Its a lot of repeating of dvds and workouts. I like to switch it up and I recommend buying all her other dvd's so you have variety. And creating your own plan or workout routine with her whole collection. Yoga, shred it with weights, extreme shred and shed, etc. Its surprising since she always stresses to switch up workouts constantly so that your body doesn't get use to it, then she releases a program where you constantly repeat. Regardless I still recommend these dvd's if you are looking for that regimented routine to follow it comes with great information in the kit with the dvd's along with meal info and I believe mine had a journal.
4939393
Fantastic if you want to put all workouts together or just do one.  It's quick, but effective and the people in the video make it easy to follow along.  I like how one person always does the easiest modification and one person does the hardest so you know what to do at any level.
4163218
I didn't think Leslie Sansone could best the walking work-out DVDs of hers that I already own and use every other day.  I was wrong.  I love, love, love this customizable DVD.  I've enjoyed all ten of the mini-walks now.  It's fun to mix-and-match to change my work-out by time and intensity.  The segments blend easily.  You just keep walking for about thirty seconds and you're in the next segment.  Each ten-minute workout segment goes quickly.  I like that it goes in minutes and not miles.  Time flies for me that way!  I hope that Leslie comes out with more customizable DVDS.  She's topped herself with this one!
4290864
I like using this DVD as a supplement to my home workouts. I may use some of the segments as part of my warm up or at the end of my workout to extend my workout/cool down. The short segments make it easy to add them to your workouts or do them all together for a nice, low intensity workout.
4785190
I exercise regularly, mainly Body Electric, Yoga, & Pilates. I wanted to "rev" up my workouts by adding more aerobics & fat burning weight routines. In other words, I needed to "mix up" & add variety to my workouts. This tape really does it. While yes, she does go a bit fast, & there's intro that one will eventually skip, if one has the patience to "work into" the routine, you'll catch on, adjust the levels, and end up doing a fantastic workout that will keep your workouts fresh & have your muscles thanking you! I agree that a "bench" in not really needed for some routines, but if you have one (and a chair), have everything set up and ready to use because this routine moves quickly.  This is a slickly produced product that gets the job done, and after working the routines several times, you may notice a few "editing" errors, which are overlooked easily and not a deterrent to the routines. Again, this is fast-paced & there really is no "warm up" involved.  I would suggest a bit of stretching before "jumping" into the routine, or "warm up" during her intro.  Also, as one becomes familiar with the routines, one can (and should) have all the necessary equiptment ready, because this routine goes quickly.  Beginners, go easy & split the routines; die hards, do both routines in one session unless time is a problem. If that's the case, alternate routines & work to the max!