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Summary: OK video
Review: There are good and bad things about this video. I'll start with the bad first:1) Kathy moves from exercise to exercise way too fast 2) Kathy bounces all over the room during the exercises 3) Kathy is way too perky; shouting "Wwwwooooooo!!" and "Smile!" all the time. Now the good things: It delivers what it promises; a solid workout for the upper body and another for the lower body plus abs and back work. The workouts are short and intense, which is great for time-crunched exercisers like myself. However, I would not reccomend it for beginners.
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Summary: First time I've gotten good results from a weight video!
Review: I love this video for several reasons. First and foremost, it is fast. I appreciate that it is broken down into sections (upper, lower, abs/back) because I can't always do the entire tape. Second, it gives me options as I progress. This isn't a tape I'll just be done with after a few months. Third, I love Kathy and she has helped me like no other instructor has to achieve results and maintain them. I've lost 12 pounds in less than 2 months and I feel fantastic! I like her style and her attitude and I would recommend this video for people who have already done some weight training. I believe there is no warm-up on this tape because of the *timesaver* element. She wants you to get 20 minutes of weight work in and I have no problem warming up and stretching a bit for 10 minutes on my own.
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Summary: no instruction for proper form for safety, reps too fast
Review: DO NOT BUY THIS VIDEO!!! It is poorly presented both in instruction and video format. There are no guidelines as to form for safety or as to speed of repetitions. Everything is done too fast and in a very annoying manner - jumping from one bench to another - etc. I was so annoyed that I didn't even finish watching it. Also, three sizes of weights and a weight bench ARE required. If possible, I would give it NO stars!
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Summary: Not for beginners!
Review: I'm just beginning a strength-building program, although I've been in several over the years. Smith's "Lift Weights to Lose Weight" is NOT for novices: correct posture is not shown--even she arches her back when she shouldn't. The repetitions are too fast and done from downright dangerous positions. About warm-up (an absolute necessity for anyone), she only says that you should do one (??????). Finally, I don't like her shouting at me the whole way through; it becomes annoying. Perhaps the tape is useful in picking up some ideas--and then going to a professional for the right method. So it's not a total waste of money.
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Summary: I love this video.
Review: I bought this video off the shelf at my local video store not knowing what to expect. Now I love it and I use it everyday. Kathy Smith is one of the best instructors I have seen. The video is not too long or too short it is a great video to have in your fitness collection.
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Summary: I won't be using this video again.
Review: I was dissappointed in the presentation. Switching from one position to the next was far too fast and the presenter did not stay long enough in any one position to gain benefit. Also, the exercises did not follow the basic rules for gaining maximum benefits and maintaining safety - for either the aerobic part or the weight lifting part. I wish I could return an opened video. Also, the video emphasized that only a set of weights was necessary. Actually 2 different weights were needed and an "exercise bench" which was almost a necessity.
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Summary: Quick and effective.
Review: I am a working mother with a toddler. I am lucky to find 20 minutes to work out, but this tape makes the most of that time.
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Summary: You will lose more weight walking
Review: I found the time-saver cardio-fat burner horrible. 1. The movements are not sharp and not clean, and they are boring. 2. The instructions are sometimes too fast and not clear 3. Neither the first 20 minutes (low Aerobic) or the last 20 minutes (high entensity Aerobic) made me feel satisfied with my work out If you want to do cardio why don't you try NAC System Interval Challenge, or Beyond 2000.
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Summary: Challenging but do-able, well-paced exercise workout.
Review: The pacing is good, fast enough that you don't get bored but each exercise is a challenge. Very efficient. Assumes the viewer does a warm-up prior to the tape.Suggestions for workout at variable levels. Good form tips. Includes a 7 min ab and butt workout and posture tips. Good selection of exercises. With the use of heavier weights as the viewer progresses, this video will be useful for a prolonged program of getting in shape.
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Summary: This total body workout will kick your butt!
Review: This is Kathy Smith at her finest. The two workouts are quick and effective. They leave you just sore enough to know that you've had a great workout, but not too sore so that you'll want to continue. I've had great results in about a month of using this with her Time Saver Cardio video. Highly recommended for those wanting to tone-up and quickly!
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