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The 12-Second Sequence Workout DVD Kit is the complete revolutionary new fitness collection from Jorge Cruise. The 12-Second Sequence is a radically unique way to shrink your waist in just two weeks. Strength train with this DVD for 20 minutes just twice a week and restore precious fat-burning muscle, which has been proven to target belly fat and rev your metabolism by 20 percent every day.
Change your body with Jorge’s simple and personalized coaching sessions, plus check out the free DVD booklet inside, which includes a detailed explanation of how the program works, diet and nutrition guidelines, and testimonials from actual clients who reached their goals.
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398 of 420 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed...,
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This review is from: The 12 Second Sequence: Shrink Your Waist in 2 Weeks (Hardcover)
I came to know about this book through a newsletter I subscribe to, in which it was still in pre-release. I went to the www.12second.com website to learn more about the book, and I was excited for it to release. It seems you could do simple, isometric-type of exercises that you move 10 seconds slowly one way, hold for 2 seconds, and then move back 10 seconds the other way (for example, a type of sit-up). I also liked his calorie calculation that you can burn quite a bit (he used a 2,500 calorie per week example you can read in the book description above). Let me also say that my main interest in this book was only needing to work out twice per week, and of what I thought to be exercises at home.
However, when the book released on New Years Eve, I visited my local Barnes and Noble store to examine the book first. Firstoff, let me say that he gives dietary recommendations (around 40% protein, 40% carbs, 20% fat on your plate) and also mentions a pre-breakfast walk in the morning with this program. The total program is eight weeks, and the first four weeks you are required to use a swiss ball for many exercises, which I don't see the real necessity. Then, the second four weeks you are required to go to the gym (now this is where I was mostly disappointed--I could've lived with just needing the swiss ball, but I can't go the gym with a new baby). He also says you can buy a cable machine (which costs about $3000--ya right!), or repeat the first four weeks with the swiss ball (but he doesn't really encourage or recommend this, so I felt like I wouldn't get what I expected from the program anymore, and put the book back on the shelf and left the store. The more I read about Jorge Cruise, the more I think he is too gimmicky. After some research, I also came to know that this type of program is nothing brand new, though the author claims he spent years researching it. There are some other books I found on Amazon that are similar, including "Power of Ten", and if you search that one, Amazon will show you some similar ones. You can also do an internet search of "slow lifting" and similar keywords. I know that some of you were complaining about the quality of the reviews based on when they were released. I know that he had a set of clients try the program as he was building his book, so perhaps some of them are from that group. At this point, with the book just releasing, it's difficult to find a complete review. You might want to check back after four to eight weeks to see more reviews of people who have tried the whole program. I was still interested in this type of exercise, and I was happy to find something similar in yoga style by Rodney Yee called Yoga Burn. It's a one-hour dvd of slow motion yoga asanas that are familiar to those who already do yoga. I hope to find more like these and will be researching more. I wanted to share the knowledge I learned about this book, and I hope this review has been helpful for you in deciding on the Jorge Cruise program without wasting your precious time.
100 of 103 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My actual results,
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This review is from: The 12 Second Sequence: Shrink Your Waist in 2 Weeks (Hardcover)
After reading some of the posted reviews I felt I should comment on my actual results using this program. First, I was one of the volunteer Beta testers of this program in May of last year. I was not paid for my participation and have no economic interest in this book or any of Jorge Cruise's other operations. I did this for myself. It is also interesting to note that only 2 or 3 people in my group dropped out over the course of 8 weeks. I think this is due to seeing results as early as 2 to 3 weeks in.
I had tried several diets/programs and none had any lasting effect or eliminated the 'belly fat' I had accumulated. I was not overly fat, but I carried at least 10lbs of fat on my waist and belly. My cholesterol was high, I was borderline hypertensive and had no stamina. I'll also tell you that this program is not easy. It will take work and dedication. It takes time to plan your diet and I was continually sore for the almost the entire 8 weeks. I worked my [...] off. You get out of the program what you put in. My results after 8 weeks on the diet and exercise were a loss of 13 lbs, 5 inches from my waist (34 before and 29 now) a 100 point drop in my total cholesterol (now around 170 without drugs). My blood pressure is now normal and have more stamina than I have had in years. If you want graphic results my pictures are on the 12 second sequence site. Two suggestions. The morning 20 minute cardio before breakfast is key. In my opinion it is one of the best ways to eliminate belly fat. The 3hr diet kept my metabolism steady and I avoided peaks and valleys. Plan your meals in advance and it helps to get buy in from family. The exercises provide cardio workout if you keep a fast pace and complete the routine within 35 to 40 minutes. Sometimes the gym was crowded and I ended up doing 20 minutes of fast walking on the treadmill to supplement. Also, the exercises continually vary from week to week to keep your muscle groups from getting used to any one exercise. This is different from previous super slow programs and the volunteers offered feedback to Jorge and his staff to fine tune some of these. It is almost a year later and I am maintaining my weight and health. This is not just a program but a lifestyle change that has improved the quality of my life. It is well thought out and certainly worth a try if you were like me and have that nagging belly fat that previous diet/exercise programs could not eliminate. If you are seriously ready to get off your [...] and do something this is great guide to improving your total health.
56 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not new and difficult for most,
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This review is from: The 12 Second Sequence: Shrink Your Waist in 2 Weeks (Hardcover)
I was very disappointed by this book, mostly because of the workout (versus the eating plan). The first half of the workout uses dumbbells, a Swiss ball, and a mat, which is fine and affordable for most people, particularly the at-home exerciser. The second half requires a cable pulley system and a bench. This means either a gym membership, or purchasing some very expensive, space-hogging equipment.
The workout itself isn't anything new or special: it's a combination of the Super-slow protocol with an isometric contraction at the peak of the repetition. (Super-slow means that you take a good 10 seconds to complete a rep. Try it sometime - it's a surprisingly long time and tedious for most exercisers.) The exercises are grouped by about 4 body parts at a time in 3 circuits - but it's not a true circuit because you're moving so slowly that there's no real aerobic benefit. I was surprised he chose this. While it's true that super-slow is intense, it's also so boring, it'd be hard for a lot of people to stick with for very long. And it seems to me that being able to maintain a regular workout schedule would already be a challenge for much of the target audience of this book. This workout just seems to make that challenge harder instead of easier.
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