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The Abs Diet for Women Workout

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This workout is OK. It's certainly not my favourite, but it gets the job done and I definately felt the burn and felt 'new' muscles for a day later. I bought it because I enjoyed their book and wanted to see what they did here. They don't only focus on abs, but they have moves to work the entire body. There is some cardio too which is good for overall fat burning - it's not too dificult to do and mainly geared for intermediates. They give you low impact options if the higher impact is too tough to do or if you have bad joints. I have to say that the stretch at the end is really nice and worth the price of the dvd alone. All you need are some dumbbells and you're good to go. It's led well, and while I won't use it all the time, it's good to go back to it everynow and then to keep myself from workout boredom.

in favour
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1) Jessica Smith - she is a likeable instructor, knows what she's doing and cues well
2) no fancy moves, everything is pretty much doable but still get's the job done

minuses
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1) I own Women Health's DVD ( with the same instructor and I believe from the same publisher ) that offers you a possibility to mix and match your workout - you can choose what you want to do, in what sequence, whether you want to repeat a workout segment more than once. It's a shame that something like that is not offered here, I find it very practical
2) workouts are fairly short - only when I did everything back to back did I get a decent, 50 min workout. On the DVD it is suggested that you do weight training every other day, abs twice a week and cardio at least once - I am simply not sure it would be enough..

As a runner I am generally a pretty active person, but I am a gym-aphobe and regardless of how important it is I hate doing core/strength training. I wanted to find a workout DVD that was not only effective but fast, fun, and entertaining. I found it!

This DVD is amazing! I got this as well as the Abs Diet Workout2 DVD and I definitely enjoy this one much more. It's led well, the exercises are all simple but get you working hard, it goes by quickly, and it's fun! I consider myself to be in fairly decent shape and I was really feeling the workout the next day. Each segment is relatively short, so I prefer to play all of them and go through the entire DVD doing all the routines--it's an excellent workout, completely suitable for both beginner and intermediate exercisers. I also love it because it's just the right amount of time (about an hour) to go through the entire thing, so it's convenient pretty much any time of day.

I am so happy I found this DVD, I actually look forward to working out now!

Based on the "New York Times" best selling program by David Zinczenko, The Abs Diet for Women Workout is a high-energy DVD workout designed especially to help women burn fat and get into shape. Hosted by expert fitness instructor Jessica Smith, The Abs Diet for Women Workout includes strength training, a cardio interval workout, two abs routines designed to work all five regions of the abdominal muscles, and pilates and yoga components. In addition to a solid exercise routine, The Abs Diet for Women Workout also incorporates "The Abs Diet Eating Plan" to help viewers follow a healthier diet, and a 30-day trial to absdietonline.com. An excellent choice for fitness workout DVD libraries, The Abs Diet for Women Workout does not require the viewer to use expensive fitness equipment, though simple three-pound or five-pound hand weights and a mat are recommended. 55 min., color.

I have to admit, I probably own around 200 workouts. And, of ALL of them, this one probably has the Most Boring Cardio segement. Good points on the cardio are that it requires little space and does raise your heart rate. However, I cannot conquer the dread factor that comes from the repetiveness in the cardio! Seriously, where is the imagination? You spend well OVER HALF the cardio segment simply jogging in place. Just that: Jogging! And, the few intervals of not-jogging are repetitve in themselves. (No combos, you just repeat a move more intense that jogging for 30-90 seconds; so, for instance, you might jog for 3 minutes, then do jump squats for 1.) INCREDIBLY DULL! I will never do the cardio segment again. The toning segments are good and fun; so I kept this dvd for them alone. If I could rate the toning and cardio seperately, I would. I would like to give the Cardio exactly half of a star. I would give the toning a full four stars; well, four and half. If you expect imagination and choreography:buyer beware. This instructor DOES have another dvd (Women's Health Train for Your Body Type) which I would recommend instead. It has really solid, fun toning segments. The cardio on it is not particularly imaginative or exciting, but she does far less jogging in place (but, yes, she still doest that! why????). If you tried it and thought that cardio was dull, you will never survive this one! I would give that whole video a solid 4 stars. Check in out. Both are nicely chaptered.

Really like this video. It covers a lot of useful territory and includes some of the best exercises. Easy to work with and enjoyable.

I've dieted and exercised my whole life, yet at 63 I have arthritis, am 30-50 lbs overweight and am weak enough to have trouble walking.

This book says all the right things and its workout plans and exercise programs are very doable even for a woman in my condition. After six weeks of the program I have made significant strength improvement in my legs and upper body. I stand up straighter and so I look better.

I can't say that I have lost pounds on the scale and my belly fat is still my predominant issue, but my pants fit a little looser.

The book was easy to follow and very motivating. I plan to continue using its advice and then do the 6 week routine again. I am convinced its basic premise is correct about stronger muscles improving fat burning metabolism. It is good to know that the strength gains I have managed will continue working for me burning fat even when I am taking a break.

The theory of metabolism is compatible with Covert Baily's books about Fit or Fat. Even the use of windsprints and interval training corresponds to his suggestions. The major improvement in this book is a very reasonable 7 day approach to exercise with adequate rest inbetween for even my muscle fibers to heal. Actually this regimen was more effective than the physical therapy that was given to me after my hip replacement 2 years ago.

I recommend this book to everyone. If it works for me with my limitations, it should work extremely well for you. If you are younger and or stronger, you should be able to take it and run with it. I would expect the weight to slide off you without feelings of hunger and by the end of six weeks, I know you will feel energized and stronger.

It is humerous and easy to read. The food suggestions are quick and easy. The exercise routines do not need to take much time out of your busy schedule and you do not need to have fancy equipment. The fun is, that if you do have access to equipment, you can use it too and give yourself alot of variety.

I loved this workout! It's broken up into 6 mini workouts, or you can run them all. I just ran them all, and it was the best workout I've had in a while. Keep in mind, I'm very active, but sweat was pouring off me by the time I got to the yoga at the end! There's also a quick video blurb about the abs diet. A very good workout, and goes great with the eating plan.

I overall like this workout DVD. I like Jessica, the instructor. However, I purchased this DVD to WORK MY ABS. That's my trouble area...I had high hopes to whip my abs into shape. (I had never heard of 'The Abs Diet,' it was just an impulse buy when this DVD was brand new ~ I was going solely by the name.) If you choose to play all of the "mini" workouts on the DVD, it doesn't really work your abs a whole lot.
After doing the complete workout....the next day my calves were KILLING me. I wished that my abs were sore, but they weren't....just my calves were sore, for days. (This happened b/c of the cardio portion of the DVD where you jog in place forever.)
That's all I have to say about this one....hope it helps. In short, don't buy this DVD b/c of the name. It's not an ab workout! However, if you're looking for a little variety to your usual workout routine....you may like it.

This is a great DVD, it has a really good Cardio workout one that fits beginner, intermediate & advanced. The weight training helps you understand how to use the weights properly. She is very thorough in her explanation of how to get the best out of your workout and doing them the correct way. Definitely a worth while purchase.