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30 Minutes To Fitness: Bootcamp With Kelly Coffey-Meyer

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Kelly always comes up with clever interval DVDs. This is packed with athletic moves and lots of jumping, which is more that I prefer, but I do the modifications. The options on the menu include the full workout-55 minutes, two separate 30 minute workouts, a 20 minute stretch, and pre-mixes. Beware of the stretch segment where Kelly prefers to do "ballistic stretching" she states her reasons why she does it, but it is ultimately up to the viewer to choose. She stresses that fact as well. On her 30 minute workouts, she doesn't count reps, she counts how much time is left-which she gives 2 minutes. Required are a vareity of hand held weights. She does well on cueing and transitions. Always encourages modifications and low impact. I prefer workout #1 because it has less difficult movements than #2 which had some challenging steps (for me) like pivoting and movements mimicing baseball, lacrosse, and fencing. Overall, it a fun interval workout with new and fresh moves; lots of options and modifications-good value.

This is another workout from fitness instructor Kelly Coffey-Meyer's 30 Minutes to Fitness series. Like the other DVDs in this series, 30 Minutes to Fitness Bootcamp offers two separate workouts; when combined with the warm-up, each of these workouts is around 30 minutes long, perfect if you are short on time. However, Kelly also offers plenty of additional options, including a Bonus Stretch segment and various Premixes which allow you to create a longer or shorter workout. Kelly works out with two background exercises; as usual, Lauren shows modifications for the higher impact moves. The Main Menu of the DVD lists the Warm-Up, Workout 1, Workout 2, Bonus Stretch, and Premixes. The four Premixes are as follows: 1) Double Session (both workouts), 55 minutes; 2) Strength Session (strength segments only), 30 minutes; 4) Cardio Session (cardio segments only), 30 minutes; and 4) Stretch Session (warm-up & bonus stretch), 22 minutes.

Kelly begins the 3 1/2 minute warm-up with marches, jogs, shuffles, and hamstring curls. She then moves into a sequence of squats, jacks, and lunges, ending the warm-up with some push-up/plank work. Then it's on to the workouts. Without the warm-up, Workout #1 is 27 minutes long, and #2 is 26 1/2 minutes long. Both follow the format of repeating an exercise for 2 minutes and then moving on (although sometimes Kelly changes it up and does a short drill-like sequence at the end). In general, Kelly alternates weight work with cardio bursts, although some of the later use a single light dumbbell. Kelly does a great job of always telling you the amount of weight she is using while encouraging you to use the weight that is most appropriate for you.

In both workouts, the time really flies, as Kelly keeps you constantly moving. The cardio portions contain quite a bit of impact, but as mentioned above, modifications are always shown. Also, as is traditional with bootcamp workouts, both workouts have a plank portion about mid-workout. Workout #1 contains some unique weight work which Kelly likens to kettlebell swings. There are also several moves with a sports feel to them, including a basketball jump (cardio) and a shotput (weights). In Workout #2, there seemed to be quite a bit of impact in the first half, whereas the second half contained a lot of fun exercises, again derived from sports: e.g., a hitter, lacrosse, catcher cardio sequence, and my favorite, an en guarde strength move. Both workouts conclude with a very brief (<2 minutes) stretch.

For those wanting a more thorough stretch, Kelly has included a longer stretch segment that's about 19 minutes long. This section includes a mix of ballistic (bouncing) and static stretching. Kelly begins standing for some standard stretching moves, but these did not feel like they were held long enough to me. However, she then moves to the floor, where she slows down and does some longer holds; she also incorporates a towel (or strap) for some of the moves. Unfortunately, she finishes the floorwork with several moves (known as plow and shoulderstand in yoga) which I think many might find too advanced for a basic stretching program.

As with the other workouts in her 30 Minutes to Fitness series, overall, Kelly does a great job with this DVD, which provides users with plenty of workout options. Although I definitely would recommend this DVD, I do have several cautions about it: 1) it is NOT for beginners (I would suggest intermediate and above), 2) it contains quite a bit of impact, 3)the workouts themselves provide very little cool-down/stretching, and 4) even in the Stretch segment, Kelly moves through the stretches quite quickly without holding the moves very long. I admit that bootcamp workouts aren't really my thing, and so this isn't really one of my favorite DVDs from Kelly, but most people who like Kelly will probably love this workout.

This is my absolute favorite workout DVD. I've tried all the Jillian Michaels DVD's, and although I like some of them, she puts so much emphasis on plank and pushup exercises that my wrists and shoulders simply can't take it. I have to say I like Kelly's no-nonsense and variety approach better. She gives me a tough workout and does utilize plank position and pushups, but not overdoing it, and I always feel so good afterwards with sore muscles but NOT sore joints. The premixes are great for variety. I also have her Weights DVD and have just purchased the Circuit Burn and can't wait to try it. She is clear and concise and explains everything thoroughly. Like I said, my favorite!!!

I stumbled upon Kelly Coffey-Meyer's workouts by accident, I liked the previews, ordered them and LOVE THEM! there are no hard moves, no special gadgets, just a good hard workout.

This is the second video from Kelly C-M I've purchased. I loved the first one and I'm not disappointed with this video.

Her no-nonsense attitude is appreciated. I wanted something that made me sweat and this does it.

I like anything Kelly Coffey-Meyer does. I'm never disappointed and always feel like I get a good workout. Can't wait for the next one!