Customer Reviews

3-Day Rotation 2000 [VHS]

5 star:		(42)
4 star:		(27)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(7)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I love this workout! This is a great DVD to get if you want to get fit! While Donna is perky and motivating, she doesn't grate on your nerves. The weight workout is well balanced and can easily be adapted to different levels by changing the weights. Its hard to believe you get such a thorough workout in only 20 minutes! The kickboxing section really makes you sweat and the dance section is funky and had some pretty good dance moves. As someone who gets bored VERY easily, I am always amazed how often I can do this! Donna is great at cueing and the camera doesn't do what alot of workout videos do. (WHY WHY do they focus on people's upper bodies when you are learning a new move???!!!) Anyway, even on days I am loathe to exercise, I can totally do this one, its fun!

I have to get up real early to do my exercise, so 20 minute intervals are perfect for me. On the weekend, I love to do all three. I never tried kick boxing before this tape, it is really fun and quite a workout. I couldn't believe what a good time my daughter and I had doing this tape together.

I am not much of an excerciser, so you would consider me a beginner. I bought this video because of the flexibility of doing one of the 20 minute segments at a time. The first night I fast forwarded to the cardio-kickboxing segment. I liked it a lot and found that it really got my heart beating and me sweating! The next day I did the dance-aerobic part. It was not for me. The moves were more about looking "smooth" than actually getting a workout. Donna also continued to say "I've got your back", which is kind of weird considering she isn't in my family room excercising with me. Last night I did the toning segment. It was OK, but I didn't feel like she concentrated on my arms very much. Overall, I would recommend this video to someone who has other videos in their library to choose from as well.

This was my first workout DVD (OR video, for that matter), and I really like it! Donna is upbeat and energetic. I feel like I get a good workout, even in just 20 minutes. I've done each workout at least once now, and it's easier to keep up. She throws in a lot of moves which can be hard to follow at first. But this also helps the time go quickly. Very important: this DVD includes advanced versions of each workout, so you're actually getting six workouts on one DVD. I especially liked the Kick & Jab. Dance Aerobics wasn't a very powerful workout, but it's still fun. Circuit Toning is terrific, and it's easy to tailor any of these programs to your current fitness level. They're all easy on the knees, too. I bought this DVD based on customer recommendations and am very pleased. Thanks, ladies!

My New Year's Resolution was to lose weight and get into shape. So I asked my brother from Maryland to send me a workout tape for Christmas. When I received all my goodies I had a real treat inside. Donna Richardsons' 3 day Rotation tape not only helped me feel more energized, it gave me the help that I needed to get through my diet. The most enjoyable of the tape was the kickboxing segment. The kicking, jabbing and punching were fun and it made me feel energetic. It had my heart pumping and my body sweating, but was all good though. Donna is an excellent instructor, she gave me the confidence to go along with the exercises when she states " I've got your back". The aerobic segment was nice to, working with weights helped tone my arms up. Donna really focused on lunges they were great for toning up my legs. The dance segment was very creative. Overall this video is great for anyone who has a busy schedule. I exercised with the tape at least 4 times a week or more. Along with a balanced diet and plenty of water I lost over 13 pounds in 7 weeks. I will continue to use this tape along with my diet into my everyday routine.

This video has something for everyone! I like Donna Richardson as an instructor. She's not overly peppy, but is able to keep you moving. I had previously used her four-day rotation workout, but this one is much better. I've been using it regularly (5 days a week) for about two months and haven't gotten bored with it yet.

I love the kick and jab segment! It really makes you feel strong and focused. At first you can feel somewhat stupid trying to keep up with the third segment, which is the dance routine, but after a couple of times you catch on and it is a good workout. Use the instructor cam segment to get the moves down.

I started out doing the regular sessions for a week and then switched to the advanced workout. I prefer the advanced for two reasons. First (and obviously), it's a tougher workout, but secondly, she doesn't have anyone exercising around her. If you like a lot of noise from others, then stick to the regular workout. If you are looking for a focused workout, choose the advanced.

Without question you will have very toned arms and thighs/rear-end after sticking with this routine.

I received this video at the beginning of January and I work out six days a week using the video. I have to say that it is the best video I have ever used and for me to stick with it this long, even on the days when I don't feel like exercising, is a miracle. I have lost a few pounds and I know that I have lost inches, because of the way my clothes fit. My favorite section is "Kick and Jab". Thanks Amazon.com for carrying this video!

In this video, instructor Donna Richardson offers three different exercise styles to provide a fun, varied workout experience. She teaches an all-female class of quite enthusiastic participants, and everyone seems to be having a great time. The first workout, called Circuit Toning on the box but Muscle Conditioning in the video itself (and I think the latter name is more appropriate) is a toning routine using weights. Donna begins with a brief warm-up incorporating simple moves like side steps. I think that the workout itself places a greater emphasis on the lower body, as you'll do plenty of lunges and squats both with and without dumbbells (although I actually used my weights throughout). There are also many compound moves (eg, a plie with a shoulder press) as well as a nice amount of balance work plus a good abs section at the end; the workout concludes with a nice stretch. Although this is a decent total body toning routine, it was my least favorite segment of the video just because it was missing the "fun" factor.

The second workout, Kick and Jab, gets off to kind of a slow start: after warming you up with moves like arm circles, Donna introduces the punches, which you perform at a slow-to-average pace. She then begins to add in some knee lifts and front kicks, but still, the pace is on the slow side, and I didn't really feel like my heart rate was going up significantly. About halfway through the routine, however, Donna picks up the pace, starting to work in simple combinations which included some faster-speed punches. These combos were basic but fun, utilizing all four punches, knee lifts, and mostly front kicks (there were a few side kicks thrown in). Unfortunately, Donna's kickboxing form was poor, and she gave very little instruction about proper execution of the moves--in fact, one of the background exercises (who unfortunately was non-miked) seemed to be shouting out more tips than Donna was here. Still, someone with prior knowledge of kickboxing should do fine with this workout, and I enjoyed it.

The final workout is Dance Party, and to my surprise, this turned out to be my favorite section of the video. Those who can't dance have nothing to fear here, as the moves are very basic and similar to what you've seen on other exercise videos, such as toe tap, box step, march, mambo, and cha-cha. What makes this a "dance" routine is that Donna adds a lot of funk to the moves, which reminded me a lot of Yoga Booty Ballet. She links some moves together to form little routines, but there's never a long sequence of exercises to remember, and she doesn't have you continually "take it from the top." Furthermore, her cueing is excellent in this segment, and above all, she and the girls are having FUN! This workout finishes with a 2-minute cool-down and stretch, and then Donna ends the video with information about her "Walking Club" and general walking for fitness tips. Overall, I highly recommend this video and would have given it 5 stars if I was rating it on the final segment alone.

This is a fun workout. I really like the fact that it's broken down into 3 20 minute sessions. I really like the circuit toning and the Kick and Jab sessions. The Kick and Jab session is a lot of fun, which makes me want to do it often. The Dance Aerobics has a lot of fast moves that I haven't quite picked up on yet, but the instructor cam makes learning all of the moves easier. Donna is very motivating and fun to listen to. The only complaint I have is that she says "I've got your back" way too much, but all in all she's very energetic and doesn't grate on your nerves.

Another good feature is that once you've platued with the first workout she has a more advanced workout that seems very challenging. I would recommend this DVD for anyone who wants a workout that won't get boring quick.

I have about 30 exercise videos and I could replace half of them with just this one DVD! Congratulations to Donna Richardson and her production company for putting some thought into a DVD and giving it to us at a bargain price.

Essentially what you get on her DVD are 3 separate workouts that are each about 20 minutes in length and I would rate the exercises as beginning to intermediate. They are a little too fast for those with limited mobility however.

You have: 1. Circuit toning (3 - 10 pound weights required) 2. Kickboxing and 3. Aerobic Dancing. I love the pace, the choice of exercise, and the instruction on this DVD.

As a DVD bonus, she has added 3 additional advanced routines! Now I hate exercise with a passion but I don't mind 20 minutes of suffering and on a good day, I might do 2 different workouts for a total of 40 minutes. However, you actually have over 2 hours of exercise on this one video!

Finally, you actually get to choose to view samples of her other videos or not. Most of them just slap you in the face with their obligatory ads for the first 5 minutes. Nice touch!

Again, I have them all but this is one of my personal favorites!