Great exercise program!
597029
A little background:
I am a 53 yr old female, I was very althletic most of my life, body building beofre it was even recognized. I taught fitness at the gym and was a personal trainer as well. I ran daily , did cardio, weight training, danced, roller blade, snow boarded, and loved exercise.

  I got fibromyalgia in my late 30's, severe insomnia, ostearthritis,  (unbearable constant pain) ... and during the last 10 years have been slowly working to recover from these and  from menopaus (gained 7 sizes, gained 21% body fat, ) severe hormonal changes, depression, food addiction, and affects.

The last 20 years,  I have been using (finding) what exercise works, (exercise is my medication, and not as "fun" as in my 20-30's)  and which just cause more pain. I was not even able to bearly walk 9 years ago! I gave up and stopped all exercise. I have been using diet and inversion to heal and regain my health. I am almost pain free , (down 7 sizes again) ,  if I rest enough, eat right (for me) and exercise from 5-30 minutes a day. I still have 10% body fat to reduce. With inversion 5-10 minutes a day, I am sleeping again!

I have been wanting to get this program Body Beast (I have many Dvd's: Jane Fondas, Jillian Michaels, Tracey Mallet, NyC ballet, Tracey Anderson, ballet body, Ballet Beautiful, Bosu, total Gym, supreme90, XFactor, Brazil Butt lift, Hip Hop abs, Daniel Plan, tkb, combat , yoga of all kinds, DDP, etc.) for so long , but the price just finally went down.  I schedule workouts every month, and enjoy variety. I enjoy all the many dvds.

I research these programs, read reviews, then wait for the prices to go down.

This one is fun. I have done the first 2 workouts, and I am not trying to bulk, as I was when I was young, (I notice lifting heavy triggers the fibromyalgia pain)  but just keep and maintain lean muscle, and burn fat.  I would say I am in fairly great shape now, and I was dripping sweat doing these.  I was worried that I would be hurting (not sore, but fibro pain) from them the next day, but since I used lower weights (2, 3, 5, pound) the fibromyalgia is not flairing up, as it did when ever I lift weights, in the recent years.

I am looking forward to the rest of these workouts to integrate into my variety of exercise.  The time flies! I did notice that the form is a bit off sometimes, with his models (knee too far over the ankle, as one example) . He does address the issue, but the model does not change his lunge position..

He does give excellent instructions. If one is a beginner, I just suggest keeping excellent form, by constantly looking in the mirror, observing joint angles, and  doing moves without weight until correct posture and form are firmly established.

If one wants to bulk, this program will do the trick. He has a great food program, and changes weights often (up and down) using supersets, and little rest between sets. Living alone, it is great to have this motivation and "company" lifting weights. I never would work as hard or as long without this dvd.  If one wants to be lean, this will also do the trick, just lift lighter weights, or use bands.

 He is fun, inspiring, focused, motivating, and gives excellent instructions. It brings back the feel of being in the gym (in the days when it was mostly guys and heavy lifting) . It is reminding me how much I enjoyed the weigth training. Most exercises can be done with little to no weight, or bands.

I am glad I got this to ad to my library of fitness DVD's. I am currently using this and DDP yoga as well. A great pairing.

This is different than S90, in the goals and time.  The exercises are similar.  The workouts are a bit longer than 30 minutes. He stretches a tiny bit at the end of each workout which is good.

No matter what your age, gender, health, you can customise this to your needs and goals.
I highly recommend this.
Proram alone would get 5 stars.

I give 4 stars only becaus of the constant advertising for the powder in the literature, and the constant Loud Beach Body  ads before and right after the workout.
3101675
Great exercise DVD. The 20 minute no-nonsense approach is refreshing, and the exercises are challenging but not impossible. I did the 30-day program and was able to drop a couple of sizes and reverse a year-long trend of slow weight gain. For the first week, I was sure Jillian was out to kill me, but as it turns out, I didn't die -- I got stronger, faster and fitter with each day. Though I didn't get "shredded", the results are awesome and happened faster than with yoga, pilates, running, walking, cardio/strength at the gym, swimming and HIIT.

Note: it may not be a great program for you if you have problems with your knees and ankles. If you have manageable issues, just spend a few extra minutes doing dynamic stretches on your troublespots before you get into it, and focus on form throughout, even if you have to go a bit slower.
2307386
This is an easy to read and understand book about fitness.  It's perfect for those of us who don't have a lot of time to work out every day.  This program takes just 30 minutes a week!  The program is easy to follow with clear photos and descriptions of each exercise.  There are directions for using the program in the gym or at home.  I bought the book for use at home.  There is a minimal amount of equipment needed so there's very little cost involved.  The exercises are easy to perform so it doesn't take long to learn the entire program.

I recommend this book if you are looking for a good workout, noticeable results, without much time or money involved.
4290508
This is a terrific, well thought out and balanced exercise program! Jessica's style of teaching and coaching is positive, engaging and her joyous  spirit is infectious. The 30-minute workouts quickly pass by, resulting in an energized, not exhausted feeling. I've just started the second week of the program and have enjoyed the planned out rotation of exercises which are done with such a variety and creativity of moves that the entire body is comprehensively developed, and there is little risk of feeling bored at any point in the workout. Jessica's tips and form corrections throughout the routines are completely on point, as if you have your own personal trainer watching you, and effectively help you avoid common form errors. The Florida sun-filled studio provides a calm and serene environment to watch and the music is well chosen. Best of all, Jessica's style is FUN and I find myself looking forward to spending the half hour a day doing each segment. I've been regularly using lots of different workout DVDs for the past few years, and I can say unreservedly that Jessica's Walk Strong program is among the very best!
4841249
This program is great if you are out of shape looking for something quick.  It doesn't cost alot of money either.  I also needed a program I could do at home. Because it only takes 9 minutes I can't use the excuse "I don't have time". It helped strengthen my core strength and improve my flexibility.  Everyone in the family enjoys doing it (all ages).  I'd recommend this program.
1766699
Body Gospel workout program it is  avery good I mean great exercise program. If you are serious about changing your life style in the way to take care of your body and eating habits; then this is the right program. It is challeging at times and easy at times but all in all I is a great program and I have tried many. I got my money's worth. This is the second week and I do workout doing aerobics, step-aerobics, and even the Elliptical machine. And this is the best for me and in the second week of the program I feel real good. I mean I ache but I see and feel some change. I can't wait until the 1st month is up so I can really see the difference.
Thanks Body Gospel program
495501
Leslie Sansone's program is fantastic. It is ideal for beginners or those who are permanently uncoordinated, but it can also grow to fit the needs of the more experienced. It provides a great workout that works your upper body as well as your lower.  The program is great because it grows with you, starting at 1 mile and working up to 3 miles. She also has a 4 mile program that I like a lot too. You don't have to buy the walk-away weighted balls. It's just as easy to use handweights. You can make the program harder as you get more fit. You can work up to heavier weights or use the weights throughout the video.  Or if you don't have much time, you can choose a shorter mileage and just use the weights throughout.  This is so adaptable and versatile to the exercisers needs.  I love it.  Leslie isn't annoying.  She doesn't talk too much.  The people in her group aren't too bad, and even if you don't like someone, they're easy to ignore.  I like to combine the 3 mile program with Tamilee Webb's I Want That Body! for optimum results.
1562108
I am not one to write reviews ever, but because I read so many of them on here before purchasing the product, I figured why not? I bought this program, even though some people said it didn't come with all the DVD's or the resistance band and rest assured- when I opened the box, it came with exactly everything it said it did. All 3 DVD levels for all 6 weeks. Plus it has extra workouts on some the DVD's for stretching, extra core work, extra thigh work, etc. It did come with the pink resistance band, nutrition guide, etc.

Being that I am pretty out of shape and health problems took over for awhile- I ended up gaining quite some weight and after consulting with my physician and everything I decided to give Slim in 6 a shot. I did the first DVD for the first time, about 30 minutes ago and honestly, I loved it. It was nice and refreshing. It is nice to have something new to do for a workout too and Debbie is like the nicest lady ever.

I will add more after a few weeks of doing this regularly and let you know how to goes. As of right now- it is an A+ in my book and no worries on the shipment, because in the box I got, it came with everything it shows. :)

Namaste all!

-------------------after 3 weeks of use----------------------
I am still loving it. Instead of doing everything in 6 weeks, I decided to take it slow and do them all over the course of 12 weeks- so 1 dvd per month. It was really hard at first, but she is right in that it does get easier the more you do it. Only 3 weeks in and I am already losing inches. Haven't weighed myself yet, but the fact that most of my pants are falling off without even walking around, speaks volumes-- and I am not following the nutrition guide, I am doing a nutrition thing as guided by my physician and weight is still coming off/toning up.
-----------------after 4 months of use-----------------------
I got used to the first DVD but could never actually do everything they do in it. I then tried to do the next one up from that and it is way too hard for me. And I didn't even try the third one. When you jump into this workout set you should already be at a good fitness level. It ended up not being my cup of tea so to speak but I found something else that I am enjoying that is the opposite of slim in 6 (I felt like it was too much, but this new thing is great). IntenSati is awesome, a great workout that gets you sweating without killing you while you do it.
2784851
I have only had this dvd for about a week, but I absolutely love it!! I just love Bob and the other biggest losers and their motivation and strength.  This is not like any other workout program that I have ever done.  This is easy to do and keeps you interested throughout the entire workout.  It makes me want to keep going until the end.  I have bad knees and workouts can sometimes be hard, but this one doesn't seem to do that.  I am only doing this to tone up, but I find that I am losing inches also.
3166713
Absolutely love this series of exercises. I get a great workout on all the major muscle groups and he explains to you so you do the workout correctly. I have been doing this program for over a year and feel great! Also I have to add that when I received the DVD's they were scratched and I called and they sent out new ones at no extra charge, immediately.
3154926
This is a really good product. I actually look forward to and enjoy working out with the riser and videos. I may have 4 left feet and it took me awhile to be able to keep up, but now the few videos that I like the most are a lot of fun to do. I have already lost weight and I am excited to continue this program and see how much more in shape I can get. Thank you Zumba!!!
1496499
I'm in love with this dvd and mom's into fitness! I was a bit skeptical at first, but I'm toning up and feeling great, after 3 weeks of 3 to 4 days a week, 30 minutes a day! I love how you can follow beginner, intermediate and advanced training. She's friendly and motivating to follow. I am waiting for two of her other dvds in the mail now!
4754734
Last summer a friend of mine was on this program and she really liked it.  She lost about 15 pounds.  I thought I'd give it a try.  Let me start with the positives.  I really like the workouts (though I only did one of the cardio ones - I was getting back into running).  They are tough, but worth it.  You can do anything for a minute, right? Most importantly, Autumn did not get on my nerves even after watching them over and over.  A 30 minute workout is totally doable for a busy schedule.  The Pilates one is my absolute favorite.  I'd say that the DVD's alone are worth the cost.
  As for the meal plan - didn't work for me.  I do not do well on restrictive diets - so this was hard for me.  I'm a firm believer that you have to listen to your body and what works for you may not work for others -  2 carbs a day was really not enough for me. I ended up not even tracking by the end of the day.  I'm back on a different diet program which does work for me - but I'll continue to use the DVD's.
  Good luck!
1620259
I am new to this form of workout and I am really enjoying it and it is so easy to commit just 20 minutes a day....I recommend this to anyone who wants this type of program.
4871539
I love this program.  I feel free and finally understand how to eat and lose weight successfully.  The workout DVD is wonderful (challenging) and Robert Ferguson keeps me laughing.  The kit has all the tools to help you succeed.  I believe it is worth the money for the knowledge and peace of mind that it brings to the process.
4746376
My sister and I are currently following this program and absolutely love it. First of all, the fact that it gives just about anyone (without a medical condition) however untrained, no matter what age, the chance to one day do one arm pushups, pullups, one leg squats etc is plain glorious! Paul teaches valuable lessons about the exercises and the body parts one is working on and motivates you to take your time to do them and follow the progressions. I honestly believe that in a year's time I can do the final sets and I am motivated to stay the course. I no longer see time as my enemy, I see time as my friend. While 1st of Jan 2016 was the day I tried and couldn't do 10 full squats, December 31st 2016 is my date with destiny doing the one leg squat! Right now, I just finished week 1 on the second steps  for the first 4 exercises. I will give an update on my progress by the middle of the year. I can't wait for next year (and only then), when I will buy convict conditioning 2!!!
2527043
I love this workout!  It's a well-rounded exercise program that works deep into the muscles and works all the major muscle groups.  I especially like the stretches after each group of exercises as opposed to all the stretches at the end of the workout.  Three different levels of intensity are shown which is great because i'm at different levels depending on what group of muscles are being worked.