Big difference in exercise!
599492
Takes a lot of the stress off the knee. I've always had bad knees so it makes it a lot easier to go for a run or play soccer without having the pain I had before.
4665467
A friend of mine got me this DVD a very looong time ago.  I got bored one day and decided to do it.  I had been hooked from the very first workout!  I was in pain the very next day because I was so out of shape - but it was very much worth it.  I lost so much weight that friends did not recognize me.  I alternated between the 2 workouts.  Monday, I would do workout 1 - Tuesday, workout 2 - Wednesday, back to workout 1.  If I was in a mad rush and wanted to get a workout in, I'd do the 3rd workout which is the quick one.  I did stop doing the workout because life started getting hectic and I didn't have any time for the DVD.  But, I am going right back and doing it.  I am getting married in 2 months and need to get back into shape.  I have been doing an elliptical machine, but the results are not as good as this DVD.  I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend it!
1142442
Originally I was looking to buy the new Wii Fit when I came across EA active. It looked to be more intense and I liked the idea of the leg strap ( so you can't cheat or slow down).

I was right. It is more intense and a lot of fun! One thing I absolutely love is its like circuit training and you have an audible trainer and beeps , so if your doing an exercise where you can not see the TV you can keep up by sound.

I enjoyed working out with this product so much I went on to buy the "active more workouts".
They have added a warm up and cool off and to me I think this is greatly needed.
 This is not an easy workout in my opinion. I am a regular at the gym etc and find this challenging. Great Job EA Sports!

It has a little bit of everything and you won't get bored..... Fabulous game ;)
3699433
I am on week three of the workouts and I've noticed a big change in my endurance already, my resting heart rate has dropped 10 bpm. I was a complete couch potato, I am obese and out of shape and I have chronic illnesses that have made it difficult to start a regular workout program. I needed something short like this to help me build up to regular workouts.  I noticed at the end of week two I was able to do 20 pushups in 30 seconds! Granted they are from the knees but I started out on the wall so this is a vast improvement. I plan to repeat the discs until I am able to do the advanced or high intensity level before I move onto something else.  I'm not looking to lose weight right now, just focused on fitness so I haven't changed my eating habits yet.
2850718
This has really helped push my exercise level up a notch!!  I play tennis on the weekends and was doing the exercise bike for 30-40 minutes during the week.  I could only do the bike so fast or so hard because of my bad knee.  Doing the jump snap instead of the bike has really helped my tennis, and it takes a lot less time too. It also seems to help my knee.  I haven't had any issue with the balls hitting my hands.  I also disagree that it does not count accurately.  Sure, it might count a non-jump if you are moving around, but so what?  I suppose you could also jump in place, but if you were actually going to do that, why would you have ordered this in the first place?  Sure it is a gimmick.  Unless you work on a farm or in construction, most exercise is gimmicky.  If it gets you to move that is the main thing.  I find the built in time tracker useful.  Jump roping is very intense, so I can take a break without losing track of how long I have been at it.  It is going build endurance on this, but that is exactly why I need to keep doing it, and it is fun to do.
1927281
Great product!!! I recommend this to anyone wanting a fun and different way to exercise and achieve better balance! Use it outside in the grass at first until you get more used to it because you WILL fall off and lose your balance in the beginning.  It was well worth the money!
546671
I bought the Windsor series in 2002.  I don't remember how much I paid, but it wasn't that much.  I started using it (buns and thighs) right away because that's where my fat and cellulite decided to live.  My genetic makeup made me a pear shape so I had to do something about it.  Clothes never fit right.  I would take a 10-12 top and a 12-14 bottom so I would be loose at the top and tight at the bottom!  Well,  after starting buns and thighs, what a difference!  And Mari's right, takes only 3 times a week at, what, 20 minute workout?  Now, I'm fortunate because I bought this when it was produced by Guthry-R..... and now there's a different producer.  When I bought it, there was a set of 4 discs in the box...one for each part of the body.  I gave the other discs away because I wanted to concentrate on my issue points.

It doesn't matter how old or young you are.  Just do it, and really do it, don't play around with the exercises.  Give it your best shot.  Mari doesn't talk too much and gives just the right information.  Now FYI, I'm almost 65, have been sitting around feeling sorry for myself after knee joint replacements,and always was afraid to start exercising again.  I thought exercising would make my knees worse, but this program, along with stationary biking, made me feel so much better in only one day!  And my knees don't bother me as much as before.  For those of you who don't know how the knee works, it's the muscles and ligaments that make the knee stronger and the only way to do that is to exercise.  I have finally got out of my "victim" role and faced my ow demons and decided to finally do this for myself.

I do believe the price is exhorbitant but worth it if you use it and are fully committed to doing the exercises as presented and at least 3 times a week.  It takes a small amount of time.  Since I bought the set around 2002, I couldn't find it in my home although I searched everything twice.  On the third try, I found it!  And used it that day.  I feel steadier and not as wobbly, after only one day,plus some stationary bike riding, but no more than 10-15 min. a day right now.  My self esteem has risen dramatically and I'm on the road to getting off these 50 lbs. I gained since my knee operations.  Ladies, and men too, these exercises WORK but only if you do them and are committed to them.  My saddlebags are diminishing as is my cellulite.  Now I believe I can get into a bathing suit this summer and enjoy the water instead of covering up and being ashamed of my body.  While there are those who can't do anything about their bodies, if you can do something, anything, especially something like this, you will be giving yourself a wonderful gift of fitting into clothes you always wished you could wear, or put on something right off the rack and have it fit perfectly because your "bottom" will, in time, and not that much time, match your "bottom."  Get it, and do it, if your buns and thighs are your problem areas.  We are supposed to accept ourselves as we are, but if I did that and continued my unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle I would be a pretty big gal.  At this age, it's definitely time to stop those unhealthy habits (and at any age) and love myself and be the best I can be and stop feeling sorry for myself because I "can't wear what other people wear."  Get it, DO it, it Works!
2275668
This program has changed my life for the good.  I have always been pretty active, I ate healthy and I worked out regularly, but I had not been able to lose 1 pound in 10 years, inches yes but zero pounds.  After 24 hours of using the 21 day Fix, I lost my very 1st pound...that was enough to keep me motivated and now after 4 weeks, I have lost 13 pounds & 15 inches...WOW!  My energy is high, my stress level is low, I sleep better, I stay focused more, my hot flashes are minimal and my confidence is stronger than ever!  I would recommend this to everyone at any age, no matter what shape you are in. I will be 54 in 2 months and I feel better now than I did at 30.  Thank you Autumn & your team...you are a true blessing!
767986
I read the reviews on Amazon for a while before I bought this DVD.  I wish I had bought it sooner...it's great!
I own too many exercise DVD's to count and many times they are too short (timewise).  I like to exercise continuously for 45 minutes when doing cardio.  Well this does DVD does the trick and more!  The warmup is a mixture of marches, stepping and stretching.  (8 minutes)
Then comes the 51 minutes step/floor combo that really gets you sweating. At first I thought it was going to be easy, but I stayed at the upper end of my Heart Rate Zone (I use a monitor) for more than 70% of the workout.  It is deceivingly strenuous, I think because the steps are uncomplicated.  Anyone can do this DVD the first time and adjust the step height (I use an 8 inch step) or use no step at all if you are a beginner. There are jumps and skips, but most are modified, so you can choose to jump or not...wonderful DVD!
I will use this one again and again.
1882094
This is an awesome work out. My husband and I were both sweating a lot and got a good weight workout at the same time.
We have the Kombo and Drill dvd as well. We mix them up during the week. This Konnect is a longer workout so we do this one on the weekends. You realy feel like you accomblished something after this workout!!
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!
2837092
I am almost 38 years old and only 5'4 inches and although I wear a size 8 I am overweight because I gain everywhere not just in one spot I won't even share how much I weigh its embarassing but it's close to 200...I have been using this for 4 weeks and am almost floored by what a difference in my body already!  I look forward to the workout every single day and would reccomend it to anyone!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!
4105452
I was able to purchase a Bowflex late 2010 and used this as a catalyst to get back into shape, for good this time!! After reading about how valuable it is to know your heart rate while exercising, plus watching the pounds melt away from my Bowflex workouts, I decided to invest in a heart rate monitor. I'm pleased to report that heart rate training is the best training that I never knew about until now, and thanks to Omron, I didn't have to break the bank in the process. I simply love working out having my heart rate instantly available for my workout routines. Just simply doing jumping jacks between sets on my Bowflex allows me to keep my heart rate at the top of my fat burning zone and I've been able to lose 17 pounds in ~5 weeks. Fat is literally melting off my body and I owe so much of it to the simple knowledge of my current heart rate while exercising, thanks Omron!!
2619734
Love! I wasn't sure I would like this type of workout. I am in good shape. I run, swim, lift weights, bike, use the pilates reformer... I lost two inches from my waste in two weeks & 2% body fat. I love the burn I feel during the workouts. The stretching mixed in relaxes me immensely. I am stronger, leaner, more flexible & so glad I decided to try a different type of workout. I was worried that this would hurt my knees because I have had issues lately w tendinitis so I had to limit my running to once a week. I really focus on my technique and my muscles in my quads are more even all around & I am able to up my running again. I truly believe the leg strength & increased flexibility from this set of dvds has made that possible. But it.
2550618
I bought this DVD after trying it from our local library.  I am physically challenged and loved this workout!  I modify some to fit my knee replacements and saw an immediate improvement  in toning and balance! I also struggle with RA and feel stronger every time I do the workout. I starting slow with two times a week and will soon be able to do three times a week!  My six year old granddaughter workout along with me!!!!!
548349
I was not in good shape at all when I started doing this video; I had gained 60 pounds during my pregnancy (my daughter is 18 mos. now) and just could not seem to get rid of these last 10 pounds.  I watched this video once and thought "No problem," but the first time I tried it I had to stop after the 1st ten minutes!

I've been doing it consistently (4x p/wk) since just before Christmas, and I've lost 7 pounds and am back into clothes I haven't fit into since before I got married!

Some of these reviews say that the 40 minutes of high intensity cardio is too easy or short, but they must all be Miss Fitness America or something!  After 2 months of doing this workout 4x p/wk I am only just now getting to where I can do it all the way through without getting out of breath or too sweaty.

Here's the bottom line: this workout produces serious results in the time promised.  If you are consistent and stick with it, as well as making healthy eating choices, you WILL see results.  The instructor is very engaging, and makes it - believe it or not - fun!  The moves are such that you hardly notice the time passing.  I highly recommend it.
931426
I am always interested in trying out new ways to exercise.  I was skeptical after reading the reviews because I do want a challenge when doing this type of workouts.  Once I pulled it out of the box I thought oh here we go, they were right.  But I honestly pulled, tugged and squeezed just like the diagrams showed and I got a great workout from this.  The next morning I was sore!  What a pleasant surprise!  I will be using this while watching tv rather than just sitting on the couch.

This product was provided at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review