Lotte Berk Method For Beginners - Muscle Eats Fat

Rating:
Summary: Terrible and too short!
Review: I own dozens of DVD workout videos ranging from pilates, yoga, aerobics, kickboxing, strength training, weight training, etc. This was by far one of the worst videos ever owned and wish could return! The program was over before I realized it! The moves are redundant, short, and ineffective. Don't waste your MONEY!

Rating:
Summary: Terrible and too short!
Review: I own dozens of DVD workout videos ranging from pilates, yoga, aerobics, kickboxing, strength training, weight training, etc. This was by far one of the worst videos ever owned and wish could return! The program was over before I realized it! The moves are redundant, short, and ineffective. Don't waste your MONEY!

Rating:
Summary: Great for the thighs
Review: I try to do this work out every day. The instructure says "In ten days you will feel the difference, and in twenty days you will see the difffence." It has been about 8 days that I have used the dvd and I can already see flatter abs and thighter thighs. The moves are easy to do but challenging depending on how low you can perform the moves. I love it. I know if I do more cardio I would see faster results but I am very happy with the results I already see. Knee - Dancing is the best! I burns soo good and makes you legs shake. I wish I go take classes at the actual studio. The instructure is very good at what she does.I plan on buying Hip Hugger Abs and The Basic Essentials DVD also.

Rating:
Summary: it's as hard as you allow it to be
Review: Like any exercise, if you don't focus, this workout can be pretty easy (if you're already in reasonable shape--if not, prepare to sweat and quiver!). But if you really establish your foundation like the instructor says (on this one and all the Lotte Berk DVDs), you'll know full well why dancers look like willow trees--you're working those muscles harder than you have ever done before. I'm a big yoga exerciser and tried Pilates for a few years, but I get bored with Pilates since all my instructors take themselves so SERIOUSLY as if it were some dictatorial, overly pious religion. Lotte Berk's method is simply more FUN. You work like a dog and, by doing the regular program and adding the "bonus blast" program you'll be shaking...a good thing. Really pay attention to how they tell you to set up, just like you would in yoga and Pilates, and you'll protect your joints, spine, and truly get the most out of these exercises. If you just go through the motions, you'll not get much out of it. Try it...the Method is a great complement to running or your other exercise. If this is your only exercise, do it every day instead of once or twice a week, and you'll see a big difference within a few weeks. Really!

Rating:
Summary: it's as hard as you allow it to be
Review: Like any exercise, if you don't focus, this workout can be pretty easy (if you're already in reasonable shape--if not, prepare to sweat and quiver!). But if you really establish your foundation like the instructor says (on this one and all the Lotte Berk DVDs), you'll know full well why dancers look like willow trees--you're working those muscles harder than you have ever done before. I'm a big yoga exerciser and tried Pilates for a few years, but I get bored with Pilates since all my instructors take themselves so SERIOUSLY as if it were some dictatorial, overly pious religion. Lotte Berk's method is simply more FUN. You work like a dog and, by doing the regular program and adding the "bonus blast" program you'll be shaking...a good thing. Really pay attention to how they tell you to set up, just like you would in yoga and Pilates, and you'll protect your joints, spine, and truly get the most out of these exercises. If you just go through the motions, you'll not get much out of it. Try it...the Method is a great complement to running or your other exercise. If this is your only exercise, do it every day instead of once or twice a week, and you'll see a big difference within a few weeks. Really!

Rating:
Summary: A few interesting moves but not a real work out.
Review: There were a few moves in this DVD that I have never seen done before and were interesting to try that may be good to just do to change up a boring routine. They really put a lot of emphisis on streatching which is great. However, I feel the workout was incomplete. It only targeted a few muscle groups and didn't make me push myself. Also the knee dancing was painful, and not a good painful way. I think if I would have tried this before I bought it I wouldn't have bought it.

Rating:
Summary: Pretty good
Review: This DVD has some great exercises. They do lots of stretching and some fun, interesting strength exercises. This DVD is great for people that are not used to strength training. It is a little too expensive, but I think Ill probably order a secong dvd because the excercises are so effective! If you follow the instructor, you will really challenge your muscles. The instructor seems a bit tough, but she helps you push yourself. Great DVD for motivation. It is not a total body workout but you will work your thighs, triceps and your abs and butt a little bit.

Rating:
Summary: Pretty good
Review: This DVD has some great exercises. They do lots of stretching and some fun, interesting strength exercises. This DVD is great for people that are not used to strength training. It is a little too expensive, but I think Ill probably order a secong dvd because the excercises are so effective! If you follow the instructor, you will really challenge your muscles. The instructor seems a bit tough, but she helps you push yourself. Great DVD for motivation. It is not a total body workout but you will work your thighs, triceps and your abs and butt a little bit.

Rating:
Summary: Too easy
Review: Workout not sufficient for fit individuals. It might be good for a beginner. There are some positions--i.e. heels together with toes out with squats which can be extrapolated into a good workout, just too short in this workout.

Rating:
Summary: Too easy
Review: Workout not sufficient for fit individuals. It might be good for a beginner. There are some positions--i.e. heels together with toes out with squats which can be extrapolated into a good workout, just too short in this workout.