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Summary: Great total body toning
Review: This is a great DVD for people that are beginners or have lifted weights before. There are two workouts--upper and lower body. In the upper body workout, you can do lighter weights, more reps or heavier weights with few repetitions. With the lower body, there is the option of weights or no weights. There is also a short, but really effective abs workout. The exercises aren't by any means something that most people couldn't do on their own. However, it's nice to not have to worry about what exercise works what muscles and it's nice to let Kathy do the counting. The queing is pretty good, although there are a couple of things she forgets to que. As many of the other reviewers have stated, Kathy does do a lot of hooting and hollaring during the workout. It's not too annoying to me and, frankly, my muscles are burning too bad for me to really care. The only time I want to hit her is when she says "smile!" during push-ups. Despite that, it's a fantastic workout. I've been using it for about 3 weeks (in addition to Kathy's Timesaver Fat Burner workout, which I LOVE) and I can see a big difference in my muscles, especially my arms.
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Summary: 3 stars just because Kathy is annoying
Review: I've never bought a Kathy Smith tape before, and I have to say this will be my last. The workout itself wasn't too bad, the 2 tracks were great. Having a choice as to how hard you want to workout with weights is nice. It was Kathy's whoo-hoos and 'encouraging words' that spoiled the workout for me. I do understand that lots of folks do workout better with encouragement, but I think there's a fine line between encouraging and annoying. I will keep doing this tape, simply because I paid for it, but will try and do it on mute!
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Summary: Works For Me
Review: I'm 47 year old male, trying to get a grip on my aging self. This video has helped me 1) get motivated, and 2) taught me how to perform the movements for using the weights. I recommend highly for anyone trying to get a start using weights. Very clear and concise directions.
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Summary: Good workout to follow aerobics routine
Review: Kathy Smith is an easy to follow fitness instructor. Her routines are done in a super set format and follow either a light or heavy weight track. One catch to the video is that you have to warm-up and stretch before it starts. Personally I like to use the Timesaver Cardio video before the Lift Weights video. Since the tape is broken into upper body/lower body/abs & back sections. You can alternate with what you do each day. I recommend this for anyone who is just starting and wants a challenge.
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Summary: One of Kathy's best!
Review: I really liked this video. Part I is 20 minutes of good, solid weight lifting for the upper body. Lots of attention to good form. I've done weights for years and worked with both personal trainers in my gym and physical therapists in a medical environment so I really appreciate the importance of correct form in weight lifting. There are two tracks, one for light weights and one for heavier weights. Part II is for the lower body--also 20 minutes. Equally well done. This video is a good investment for women who understand the importance of weight training. It's not boring and 20 minutes minutes makes it "doable".
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Summary: Guaranteed results
Review: Great tape if you are short on time. Use this tape just 4 mornings a week, alternating the 20 minute upper and lower body workouts, with situps, and you will notice results. Kathy Smith clearly explains each movement so there is no doubt about correct form.
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Summary: Great if you are short on time and effective too!
Review: This is a good workout if you are a new exerciser, short on time, have a short attention span or just get bored easily. The key however is consistency. The workout can be used by persons of all fitness levels. I saw quick results within the first six weeks of using this video. I consider myself to be a intermediate to advanced exerciser and I workout daily often changing my routine every two to four weeks depending on my level of boredom, current fitness level and/or the intensity of the workout. Even after a couple of years after purching this video, I still occationally use it on days when my time is limited or when I am tired. This is a good video to include in your workout library. Kathy Smith is an expert in her field and has been around for many years. Her videos are well cued and she successfully leads the exerciser through the video with limited confusion.
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Summary: muscles in Pittsburgh
Review: I have been a fan of Kathy Smith videos since the early 90's when I used her fat burning aerobic tape daily and lost 80 pounds. I've always used weights on my own but never knew too many ways to use them and then I found this video. I have been using the upper body portion for nearly a month and I am amazed at the difference in my arms (even after the first couple uses!) The 20 minutes goes by so quickly that I'm usually shocked when it's over. For individuals that have never used weights before, make sure you start only with 3 or 5 lbs and work your way up. What they don't tell you on the video package is that you're supposed to have a set of three different size weights and if you don't have a weight bench to lay on, you'll have to use the floor with a pillow under your back for one part(Kathy instructs this.) The two track system allows you to do more reps with lighter weights or less with heavier ones. One thing I love about Kathy Smith is that she is encouraging without being annoying. Granted, a few whoops and squeals make it on the video, but who wants to hear a whole video of "you go girl, you can do it!" Not me. After Kathy Smith, I won't try out anyone else! I thought I would only use the upper portion part of the tape and one day decided to do the lower body. All the moves are very easy and make for a very complete workout. Like the upper body moves, I started seeing and feeling results. If you want to define your calves, quads and even your butt, she has some simple ways to do that! I'm impressed with the two portions of the video.
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Summary: Good basic workout
Review: This is a good basic weight training routine for those who do not have much time to dedicate to adding weight training to their routines and for those who are afraid of bulking up. I was a little disappointed in the instruction, however, and found Kathy didn't really explain about form. It also seemed a bit repetitious even for a weight training workout.
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Summary: Not for beginners!
Review: I love Kathy and usually enjoy her workouts. It should be mentioned before you buy it that a weight bench is needed to ensure proper form. Kathy is usually so good about instruction, but not this time. She doesn't talk about good form enough and for those who have never done weights before you can get injured so easly. I would not reccomend this to anyone who is inexperienced with using weights.
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