One of my go to workouts...
592893
I like that these are quick workouts that you can do if pinched for time, good queuing and and fun workout if you enjoy kickboxing.
267078
This is one of my favourite workouts. Kari Anderson manages to be fun, upbeat and encouraging without being annoying and I will definitely look out for more workouts from her.

The workout is intermediate/advanced but she gives modifications where needed and always encourages you to go at your own pace. This 60 workout really goes by really fast. I especially like that she has packed a lot of exercises in with low repetitions so you don't get bored whilst still getting a total body workout. There is a very good 10 minute stretch at the end that I often do at the end of my other workouts. This one's definitely a keeper!
956376
I'm liking this set of workouts.  I'm 3 weeks in, and I can't wait for week 4.  One reviewer said it was not structured...no idea what his definition of structure is.  This is an easy to follow routine...3 workouts a week...each week has a labeled disc.  I love that as soon as I finished week 1, I was able to complete it and sad to start a new routine.  THEN, week 2 kicked my butt with new exercises.  I was really worried about week 3, but now I am loving the challenge of being able to complete each week as it comes.  The first time kills me, second time I feel way more confident, and then the third time is fairly easy as my mind is kept wondering what challenges await the next week.  I haven't used the push up stands as they just don't do it for me.  Body weight exercises are amazingly challenging as presesnted here...side planks are a beast.  I like the new ways I have found to exercise through these workouts.  The trainer keeps me motivated...even though the side planks go on forever in week 2 (imo).  It looks like there was a rise in price...I understand why.  I would pay fifty for it, but I am glad to have gotten it at thirty.  No equipment needed for this one.  Body weight training is now my new friend.  X-Factor ST now, You Are Your Own Gym next.
4706415
This workout really motivates me and keeps me moving. I do get nasty and sweaty when playing this game. Wich is what I look for in a workout or excersize video/game. But it!
3466770
I love Jackie's workouts because you don't have to be jumping around like crazy but she does make you sweat like crazy.  I have been using mostly this DVD and some other ones from Jackie and so far I have lost 10 pounds in one month.  Of course I have been eating healthy as well.  I like this pyramid concept because by the time you get to the top it's a little harder to do the exercise and you really feel your muscles and that's how you know it's really working.  For the first couple of days my muscles hurt but after a week it wasn't so bad anymore, my body got used to it.  It gets much easier to do the exercises if you commit to it.  The only problem I have with this DVD is that sometimes she seems to rush through some of the exercises, so I feel like they go a little head of me sometimes, but no big deal.  I also got another Jackie DVD for my mom, who has bad knees and can't be jumping around, and she enjoys the exercises because they are not bad on her knees.
2198404
I like this one as you have all sorts of different workout combinations you can do and you can choose to do it with music only and no chit chat...sometimes I like the encouragement though so I do it with the chit chat.  Both DVD's in this set make me sweat...and now I like to sweat!
4408157
I absolutely love this workout. I had it's several years back and got great success from it. I was hurt in an accident and wasn't able to do it for a while so I ordered a new one recently and couldn't believe that the price had come down to such a great deal. I'm super happy and excited to get started on it again.
2153786
I really enjoy doing this workout! It's so much fun!
1214014
This DVD is really handy to have. I like that I can build my own workout if I don't have time for all 5, or just do one here and there when you feel inspired. I wouldn't say any of the workouts are difficult, but the "total body" exercise is my favourite, since I find it the most challenging of the 5.
467048
I've had this DVD for years and I never seem to get tired of it. It's just FUN even though I work up a sweat doing it. If I haven't worked out in awhile, it can kick my behind and have me gasping. If I've been in a workout groove, it's still a good workout. Hemalayaa is upbeat and cheerful without being annoyingly so. I feel like I'm having fun hanging out and working out with a pal. Some of the moves just make me smile -- I mean, who can be cranky when you're doing "feed the chicken"? A few of the moves could be rough on the knees (especially the Hare Krishna) if you have bad knees, but overall it's not bad about that IMO.
2927072
Jillian Michaels scares me.  I was turned off right away to this DVD because of her reputation.  Yes, I want to work out and lose weight, but I don't want to be beat down and terrified while I do it. :)

I've always dieted on and off and this new year was no different.  Well, except one thing.  I'm getting older and the weight is having a harder time coming off.  I hate doing this kind of exercise and prefer to just go to something active and fun, but it's just not enough anymore.  I tried Zumba, but nearly died from too much cardio.  Not to mention that I felt like I had two left feet trying to learn the moves.  This video is very doable for the clutzy.

So you start with a little stretch, then you do 3-2-1.  3 Minutes of strength training with the little dumbbells.  2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of abs which are on the floor so you will need a mat.

Just when you are near death, she stops and moves on to something else.  there are 3 or 4 of the 3-2-1- circuits and you're done.  One more cool down stretch and you have had a kick butt workout in less than 25 minutes.  I mean you can't beat that and it makes it hard for you to come up with an excuse because it IS so short.

I'm only on week 1, so I can't vouch for the other weeks, but so far so good.  I think this is the least boring work \out tape I've ever done.  To be fair, I haven't done many because I hate working out, but this one is different.  I really suggest giving it a try.  You can't go wrong for the price!  I'm in terrible shame.  My wii fit shot me up to the 'obese' category when it weighed me.  I knew it was bad, but I didn't know it was THAT bad.  Even so, I was able to get through the workout.  I think this DVD is a great fit for the beginner exerciser and the super stars.

And finally, I am no longer scared of Jillian.  I actually find her very helpful during the video, a great coach and kinda of funny!  Who would have thought?
457921
I usually work out with Cathe, but I needed some easier lower impact workouts too, and these
are less taxing on the joints but still a great workout! The Interval workout was a goodie, but
LOVE the Brain Fitness Fun w/o as well as 360 Abs. Of course, Jessica is known for her
excellent standing core work, and this one is fabulous! The only downside to this series is
that the sound isn't the best....Jessica's voice is super loud and the music is pretty soft. But
other than that, it is a winner for me!
3812883
I have had this DVD for awhile, and it is a Great DVD to workout to.

I know there have been some comments noting the others are off sync, but I think there is nothing wrong with that-- They note as long as you are trying and moving that is all that matters, everyone is going to move at their own pace.rate so its more realistic that they are not in sync.

I will admit, it may be tiring if you first try this and are not in excellent shape, but its worth it because the more you do it, the better off you will feel.

It is easy to follow and understand -- Great value for what you get! :)
4180155
This is an excellent half hour workout. Not a second is wasted, and it alternates weight sets w/ aerobics..(floor, and step).  You WILL need the Transfirmer to get the most out of it.  I love using the Transfirmer and have and enjoy all of the Firm workouts which use it.  It's versatile, sturdy, and can be used for many other Firm (and other) workouts.

Normally I don't go for half hour workouts because I find them lacking--too short, too easy, too unbalanced.  But this one is perfect. Stephanie is in top form, and the regular class of Allison, Allie, and Annie look great (no goofy faces etc which really bugs me when I do the workout over and over lol).  I'm not crazy about the music but I'm having so much fun and working out at such a good hard pace that I hardly notice.  I LOVE the step choreography!!  I love alternating the aerobics routines w/ the upper body weight routines. The time flies by and she packs a lot into half an hour.

It starts w/ a 4-min or so aerobic warmup then you do pushups (she does them on the incline, I do on the floor), then incline chest and triceps.  I have a chronic vestibular problem which means I get dizzy lying down and doing situps, etc.  so another thing I love about this one is I can do the chest work because it's right at the start (it seems I get dizzier if the floorwork is later in the workout, which is usually the case).  There's no abwork in this workout.

I got this along w/ Jiggle-Free Buns recently after gaining 15-20 pounds over the last year or so.  Previously I was in pretty good shape but I'm as out of shape now as I've ever been, at age 55 and "enjoying" menopause (ugh!).  I'm finding many of my beloved Firm workouts too much right now, and too long...so I bought these and they really are perfect.  I'm hoping by alternating these 2 workouts (along w/ bike riding and hiking), I'll get back in shape soon.  Will report back in a while!
4066854
This is one of my favorite exercise tapes.  I get bored with the rest of them.  I do need to get some heavier weights though.  It can feel like too little of a workout if the weights are too light.
4386916
I have been doing this workout alternated with other workouts for approximately 34 years.  I had a cassette for my first viewing and have had two of this same workout on DVD since then and I must admit that this is the only workout that does warm-up, full body conditioning and cool down.  I can snap back into fairly good shape in about a week if I have slacked off for a few weeks we sometimes do.  As I am "maturing" I find that I am still able to comfortably complete the Basic Workout and will probably continue using it as long as I am physically able.
545711
Great exersizes! I love that you can create your own workout to be as long or short as I need. I can do them in any order or focus on just a few areas. I feel so good after each exercise. Her voice can get slightly annoying at times. But I just try to focus on other things. And once you've done the workout for a while you can turn the volume down. That's the only reason I gave it 4 stars.