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List Price: $14.98
Our Price: $3.24
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Manufacturer: Parade Video
Starring: Minna Lessig
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780739602461
Feature: This easy to follow circuit training program alternates effective fat burning cardio and target toning exercises for a leaner, stronger body
Format: Color
ISBN: 0739602462
Label: Parade Video
Manufacturer: Parade Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Parade Video
Release Date: 2000-11-21
Running Time: 45
Studio: Parade Video
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This easy to follow circuit training program alternates effective fat burning cardio and target toning exercises for a leaner, stronger body
You'll burn calories and increase muscle definition at the same time
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Video Description In just 30 minutes you'll burn fat, increase muscle tone and sculpt the body you've always wanted! This eas to follow circuit training program alternates effective fat burning cardio and target toning exercises for a leaner, stronger body. And...the spicy Latin music will keep your body moving for the best workout ever!
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Summary: Love this Workout
Comment: I bought this video on VHS in 2001 after I had my first child. I was desperate to lose the weight and tone up. I found that after about 2 months of giving this exercise video a try I was in better shape than before I even got pregnant! Every exercise routine reaches a plateau, however I found that the better in shape I got, the more fun this video is. I admit I couldn't even get through the first two circuits when I first started, and woke up so sore I couldn't even walk up the stairs. A few years later, I'm still loving this video and use it as a great and fast cardio workout. I'm not a fitness expert, and I read a lot that this is beginner/intermediate, but it is a good basic video with no corny whooping and hollering. She is down to earth, but gives enough motivation in her video to keep up with the workout. Minna is awesome, and I do have a lot of her videos in my collection.
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Summary: "almost excellent"
Comment: i did this workout this morning. i rented it from my local library on VHS [doesn't seem to come on DVD?]. i really like minna's workouts as they add alot of variety. they are not the same ole boring repetitions. she alternates between toning and cardio and they are fairly short segments [circuits], which prevent burn-out. i like the music as well and she throws a *few* dance and boxing moves in there to add variety as well. the moves were nothing too complicated and easy to pick up without adding anymore strain to your workout.
i also like minna's personality as she does not 'chit-chat' through the whole thing. she has a pleasant voice and style that does not irritate.
minna dresses fairly modestly, which is something i was concerned about when i started searching workout programs. her top is a little too low-cut, which isn't a problem until she does push-ups or other exercises that require her to bend down. it's not a video i would play with any males in the room, not that i exercise with a bunch of them standing around anyway.
i would have to say that this is not for a beginner. it is pretty tough and seems to be for people who are already fairly in shape and want to get a little stronger and maintain. the title seems deceiving. if you think you have fat to eliminate, then you probably won't be able to do this all the way through at first, or maybe even second. it wore me out, but i am challenged and would like to revisit it so as to work myself to this level.
another thing i have noticed about minna's workouts [i have done two so far] is that it seems you need to warm-up before her warm-up. her 'warm-up' consists of fairly fast cardio-type stretch exercise 'thingies', for lack of a better phrase. it's like you need to warm up first before you do her warm-up. her warm-up was pretty intense [esp. in her '1 minute workout' dvd]. it's minor and not enough to deter me, but thought i would point that out. :o)
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Summary: Pretty good workout
Comment: As others have said, it's not for those with bad knees. The workout involves a lot of jumping and squats.
But if that doesn't apply to you, and you're looking for a decent mix of cardio and toning, this is a great buy. I always work up a sweat during the cardio portion. (A couple of the circuits could be a tiny bit more challenging to get your heart rate up higher, so if you're in above-average shape this might not be the video for you.) The 15-minute "blast the fat" toning for legs, arms, and abs is excellent. I esepcially like the abs section. Granted, the moves aren't anything I haven't done before, but she does the right amount of reps to make the stomach burn.
Lastly, Minna is a pleasant instructor -- her cues are right on and she keeps you motivated without being annoying.
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Summary: be prepared to feel the burn
Comment: I was hesitant to try this DVD, as I generally hate workout DVDs and don't find them useful, but after trying it out, my mind has been changed. I actually can see the results of three days a week of Fat Eliminator: in only four weeks there's more tone in my thighs and [...], and I can now fit back into my "skinny jeans." Even though the workouts are hard (and "hard" is an understatement), they leave me energized and looking forward to the next one. As for Minna, she is easily the best instructor I've seen on a DVD. She's encouraging without being cloying, and she's done a great job in putting together a workout that those of us who lack the coordination for dance moves can do. Her instruction is easy to follow without being too talky. She also looks like someone who's in shape and not just skinny and has muscled rather than just skinny people working out with her, which is nice to see.
There are a few issues that make me rate this four stars instead of five, though. They are:
* There is no mention on the DVD of how much the Fat Eliminator half works the knees. If you have knee problems, definitely talk to a doctor before you pick up this DVD.
* The workout gets repetitive. I like that it targets the lower body, but lunge after lunge after lunge is boring, even though it does work.
* The music could be better.
Overall, even with those issues, I highly recommend this workout. You will definitely feel the burn---within the first 10 minutes my legs are exhausted, and I work up a good sweat by the time the 30 minutes is over. If you do this DVD on a regular basis, you WILL see results. I'm less enthused about the Strength and Grace portion, but I'm not much of a yoga person; if you're into yoga, you'll probably like it a lot more than I did.
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Summary: Fat Eliminator - Excellent Video!!
Comment: I've been working out for an entire year consistently; LOVE squats & lunges. However, while looking for something new for variety, found this video but wasnt sure about its effectiveness without weights (can squat 50 lbs for 65 reps). OH MY GOD!! this workout will have your legs SCREAMING!!! I've seen a little more cut within the thigh muscles already. Never underestimate a workout using only body weight. This tape is now part of my regular weekly workout. Its very little investment for INCREDIBLE results!!
Shelley
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