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Summary: Fun, but ultimately only beneficial for beginners
Review: As a 30 year old woman with a cabinet full of dusty yoga and Pilates DVDs, I can't speak highly enough of this set. I always lose interest in an exercise routine after a few weeks, but I'm still doing this one religiously every other morning. The fact that there are four different DVDs that I alternate helps, but I also love the workout and the positive, encouraging attitude of the instructors. I feel energized all day afterwards. I also love the fact that my body looks absolutely incredible after four weeks of doing Lotte Berk. Honestly, if this were a cult, I'd say "Pass me the Kool-Aid!"
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Summary: Best workout I've ever done
Review: As a 30 year old woman with a cabinet full of dusty yoga and Pilates DVDs, I can't speak highly enough of this set. I always lose interest in an exercise routine after a few weeks, but I'm still doing this one religiously every other morning. The fact that there are four different DVDs that I alternate helps, but I also love the workout and the positive, encouraging attitude of the instructors. I feel energized all day afterwards. I also love the fact that my body looks absolutely incredible after four weeks of doing Lotte Berk. Honestly, if this were a cult, I'd say "Pass me the Kool-Aid!"
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Summary: Excellent addition to an exercise routine
Review: Definitely worth the investment! The movements are easy to follow and you DEFINITELY get the tone in your body. I have been doing this for about a month now, and I've noticed the changes in my body: more leaner, more flexible, and I've dropped a jeans size! I recommend this for any fitness level.
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Summary: Excellent...everyone should try the Lotte Berk Method.
Review: Due to the other rave reviews of this DVD set, I couldn't wait to get a set of my own. Now I got it, and I love it. I've only been doing it for a few weeks and already feel the difference. Quite honestly, after I completed it the first day I was so sore for the next FOUR days that I didn't even attempt to do it again until I was better. I've been exercising and strength training six days a week for the last seven months and while I am not the most advanced exerciser, I'm no fluff either. This workout is totally unique to everything else I've tried. The whole system is centered on small, controlled movements. Sometimes, you're hardly even moving. It's laid out very well. Four instructors take turns on each DVD, and they are all superb. There are three instructors completing the exercises, one as the beginner, one as the intermediate, and one as the advanced when applicable. This is a very nice system that allows you to grow with it as you get better. There is minimal equipment involved: a set of hand weights for "Muscle Eats Fat", exercise mat if you're on a hard surface, and something sturdy to lean on (you can use a bar, a heavy piece of furniture or a wall; I use my fireplace mantle.) I particularly like "Muscle Eats Fat", but all of them are excellent. The exercises work all the major muscle groups, and while there is no cardio involved, you'll still be sweating by the time you're done. If you have serious knee problems, some of the exercises might be uncomfortable, but I have never been able to do a lot of squats or plies when exercising because they always bother my knees. This did NOT. They have you do a ballet type pose with your heels pressed together to alleviate any pressure on your knees. That modification has enabled me to do the exercises without hurting my knees. All in all, a body changing set that is unique, challenging, and fun. A definite keeper.
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Summary: Tones and lengthens muscles
Review: I bought this set about 2 months ago and I do one of the workouts every other day (each dvd is 30 minutes long). I really love the Lotte Berk Method- it is very different from anything I've done before. It focuses on toning the muscle and then stretching right after to result in long lean legs and arms. The instructors are great- not annoying at all. The workouts fly by so fast but you will feel the effects right away and the next day of course. These workouts do not have any cardio in them but they do make you sweat if you do the excercises right - which is easy. I have noticed that my arms are definately more defined- especially my triceps. I am short but I notice a huge difference in how my legs are looking- slimmer and lean. There is no doubt that these workouts produce results but the trick is to stick with it. Consistency is key.
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Summary: May I stress this is for BEGINNERS!
Review: I bought this set because I was diagnosed with a herniated disc and want to keep my core strong without undergoing expensive PT. I am an avid exerciser and found that my general fitness level is just a bit too high for this series. The set is a bit redundant and doesn't have enough types of movements to qualify the price. The packaging is seductive and is a selling point, but it just isn't 'all that' in terms of getting a great workout per disc. This series is good for beginners as it indicates- but is nothing new for those who have been exercising, *really working out*, for a year or more, and in good health (objectively) If you want to go for the serious burn, I would recommend New York City Ballet 2 DVD. It's longer, has a good menu system to access the workout you want, very effective in core strengthening, and is a visually pleasant video- very different from typical areobics. The Lotte Berke Method has good instructors and does not have annoyingly redundant music tracks that make you want stop watching after you have used the DVDs for a week or more. The one annoying thing is that they repeat the phrase "The Lotte Berke Method" way too much. Like in every other sentence- no kidding. And that gets annoying.
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Summary: Very effective low body toning program
Review: I have been a serious home exerciser for over 2 years. My usual routine is to do Cathe Friedrich workouts for strength and cardio, and yoga for flexibility. Over the past year I've noticed problems with my knees when I do squats and lunges (which Cathe likes to go heavy on) and so I was looking for an alternative to help slim down my pear-shaped body. Lotte is the answer! I've been doing this program for 6 months and I have noticed a dramatic slimming down in my thighs and hips. These exercises are not easy if done correctly, and form is crucial, so you really have to pay attention to the instruction in order to see effective results, and also to avoid any injuries. I hurt my back once when doing HHA because of poor form! There's also an optional 10 min. blast section found only on the DVD's that really targets the muscles, and is great as an add on for the days when you want an extra challenge. The only complaint I have about these workouts is that I don't feel they are that effective for upper body toning. I prefer heavier weights for upper body training, so I'll stick to Cathe for that area. I also wouldn't do these workouts exclusively because for weight loss you really need to add cardio to your program. Incidentally, if you like these workouts the Bar Method is another great Lotte Berk style series to add to your collection!
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Summary: Very effective low body toning program
Review: I have been a serious home exerciser for over 2 years. My usual routine is to do Cathe Friedrich workouts for strength and cardio, and yoga for flexibility. Over the past year I've noticed problems with my knees when I do squats and lunges (which Cathe likes to go heavy on) and so I was looking for an alternative to help slim down my pear-shaped body. Lotte is the answer! I've been doing this program for 6 months and I have noticed a dramatic slimming down in my thighs and hips. These exercises are not easy if done correctly, and form is crucial, so you really have to pay attention to the instruction in order to see effective results, and also to avoid any injuries. I hurt my back once when doing HHA because of poor form! There's also an optional 10 min. blast section found only on the DVD's that really targets the muscles, and is great as an add on for the days when you want an extra challenge. The only complaint I have about these workouts is that I don't feel they are that effective for upper body toning. I prefer heavier weights for upper body training, so I'll stick to Cathe for that area. I also wouldn't do these workouts exclusively because for weight loss you really need to add cardio to your program. Incidentally, if you like these workouts the Bar Method is another great Lotte Berk style series to add to your collection!
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Summary: I LOVE IT!!!
Review: I have been using the Lotte Berk method for beginners for the past three months now and love the changes I see in my muscles! Even though I have been using them for the past 3 months I still find them challenging and my muscles still feel like jello afterwards. I had first tried these DVD's out by checking them out at my local library and after checking each of the different series several times I decided to purchase my own.
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Summary: You don't need to jump around to get in shape
Review: I have never heard of the Lotte Berk Method, I came across them in looking for workout Dvd's. Out of all the workout tapes that I have this one is one of MY favorites... The abs DVD is one of the hardest tapes I have worked out to and I have been working out for 3 years now.. IT is a good feeling to know that the exercise program is working. they show many different fitness levels which will help the beginner. I loved it so much that I surprised My mother with the entire set.. She had never heard of it either. She called ME today and thanked ME for such a great workout tape.. Stating that she enjoyed the fact that she didn't have to jump around to get in shape. Her legs are sore and she feels great.. Get this tape it's a good investment in your fitness future..
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