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4-Day Rotation Workout [VHS]

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This is a very effective workout video by my favorite instructor. I have all of her videos (except Step & Awesome Abs, because I don't have a step.) There are 4 segments, each around 15 minutes in length. They all have their own warm-up, stretch & cool-down. Her video Donna-Mite came out at the same time as this, & would be a good choice to do before this one.

The 1st part is arms. This segment is all standing, although you go into a lunge position for a few moves.

Part 2 is the thigh workout (the best segment, in my opinion.) It's divided into standing squat & lunge moves, then moves on to floorwork, which consists of inner & outer-thigh raises.

Next comes probably the most challenging part of the video, butt & hamstrings. Just like the thigh segment, it starts off with standing moves. You'll need balance for these, so a chair would be helpful if needed. Then, just like the thigh segment, it moves on to floorwork, but instead of laying on your side, you're on your hands & knees toning your butt & hamstrings. It can get tiring, because I have long legs, so it's hard to keep it going, but of course it's okay to rest.

Finally, abs & waist. It's a great segment, & feels good to lie down after all that standing & balancing in the previous 2 segments. She mixes traditional moves with some new variations making for a complete mid-section workout.

Donna is a master at cuing, but since this is a slower-paced toning video her skills at that aren't quite as noticeable. 4-Day Rotation is a must have to tone your body, & don't forget to check-out her funky aerobics videos too!

This is a great workout for all levels. Beginners can start with no weights, intermediates can go for small weights and as you progress you can add ankle weights and heavier dumbells. You can break the video up into 1 segment a day or do any combination. Its great because each segment has it's own warm-up and cool down. I recommend this video because she is a great instructor and very motivating.

I really enjoy this video....it works all the muscle groups and is challenging but easy to follow. Donna lets you know when she is changing exercises....the best part is that it is broken down into four 15 min. segments, each with its own warm up and cool down. Great for the busy person. The arms section with weights is difficult and makes you sweat! The ab work is hard but fun....the buns is the most difficult section - feel the burn!!

Donna Richardson is the best part of this tape--she's down-to- Earth, motivating, and her cueing is impeccable. You always know when a change is coming because she tells you! There are 4 15-minute segments: Upper Body, Hips & Thighs, Buns, and Abs. She gives some of the segments cute names like, "This is Abs with Attitude." She has two friends with her who keep the ambience fun. Each section is self-contained, with its own warm-up and cool-down. You could do each section on a different day, or combine them in whichever ways work for you, or do them all in one day. The exercises are effective and some are quite unique. I think the tape would be suitable for beginners, intermediates, and advanced, by using heavier weights, adding ankle weights, and/or doing more sets of the exercises. She covers all major muscle groups. This tape is wonderful for someone who is extremely busy, like myself, but who wants to keep in shape. One of my favorites!

I really like this tape. I have lots of other tapes but this one is great. She doesn't fool around and keeps you going to have a great workout in 15 min. I like the fact to that you can hear the music. Some tapes turn the music down so low you have a hard time keep going. But not this one. If you have little time then this is the one. A good workout with little time. She also does warm-ups for each section which is great. Other tapes only do one warm-up & you gotta think up your own. I recommend this to anyone.

Four really great and more importantly, different workouts. Keep your workouts fun! You can do all 4 in a day or as a supplement to a particular workout that may have focused on a different area. Each workout lasts for about 15 minutes so the tape offers wonderful flexibility!

A great tape for busy folks as each segment is only 15 minutes. A good morning workout, but more suited to the beginner than someone used to doing exercise a few times a week.

I use this video consistently and find it hard to beat for quick, effective, to-the-point shaping and toning. Donna and her two instructors are upbeat and keep the mood light. The exercises are simple and efficient; after each 15-minute segment you feel you've gotten a thorough workout on the specific body area targeted. I like being able to choose which workout I need for a specific day. It's easy for me to fit 15 minutes of toning into my day; I use these segments in conjunction with other toning tapes or my treadmill workout. I highly recommend this one!

This vdieo consists of four separate 15-minute workouts--arms/shoulders, hips/thighs, buttocks, and abs--each with its own brief warm-up and cool-down. The upper body section contains traditional exercises for each of the major muscle groups, while the hips & thighs section adds some unique twists to the usual squats and lunges. The buttocks program is tough, and I especially liked the abs section, which again contains unique variations of traditional moves. Donna is an enthusiastic instructor who sometimes goes a little over-the-top, but mostly, she acts as a motivating workout buddy. She has two background exercisers, and it's nice to see that they have varied body types. This video would be very appropriate for beginners using light weights or more experienced exercisers using heavier weights; it's perfect for virtually anyone looking to incorporate short strength workouts into their fitness schedule.

Say what you want but Donna Richardson is a great motivator, great instructor and the exercises work! This four day rotation isall a person needs when they are looking to supplement their fitness routine or are looking for a quick workout on those busy (or lazy) days.
There are four sections(abs, buns, arms and thighs) each section has its own warm-up and cool down and traditional exercise routines that will effectively tone each body part.
Donna is full of energy always encouraging anmd motivating you and she has such a down to earth feel that the exercises are not even a chore.
This is an excellent video to add to your library and is worth every penny.