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Basic Training with Ada: Low Impact & Strength Training Workout

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This is an older workout, from the early 1990's, but it doesn't seem dated. I've had the VHS tape for years and was glad to finally get it on DVD. The DVD is chaptered. I like the aerobics section best, it has basic choreography and is low impact, but delivers a very solid workout. It's about 30 minutes long (including warm-up) and the time flies by. I wish Ada had made more workouts like this, it's one of my favorites that I always come back to.

[Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine]
Simply, it has been said that if you 'hate' your workout instructor by the end of the first week - it is a good workout. By the end of the first week I 'hated' Ada. As others noted this is an older 'from VHS' conversion. That does not make it less effective. My primary interest is a cardio/aerobic workout that is 'low impact'.
It is neatly divided into chapter sections.

Three weaknesses in this routine.
First, there is no pre-warm up stretching.
Second, the transition from aerobic to strength training is very short - I pause it here to take a moment to slow the heart rate a little more than she gives time for.
Third, some of the transitions in the stretching portion are quick and do not give time for an adequate stretch. It seems like they were trying to get in a 'one-hour' workout so they sacrificed some time stretching to do it.

This is a good cardio/aerobic exercise video with some weight training - it won't make anyone 'Charles Atlas' but it does provide a decent cardio maintenance routine with the ability to challenge one's self and improve.

The best recommendation I can make is simply - by following the routine every other day [after consulting my physician] - it has lowered my blood pressure [taken daily] and increased everyday stamina.

This is my favorite work out of all time! Very effective! I like that it is low impact, yet it really raises your heart rate! Hoping for more Basic Training workouts to become available on dvd.....

Basic Training with Ada: Low Impact & Strength Training Workout

I first found this workout on VHS about 18 years ago when stationed in Hawaii [Husband is a 1st Sgt. US Army] It was filmed on the airfield where he worked. Absolutely brillant and addictive routine. It is a Moderate to difficult workout, depending on your aerobic fitness level. She uses repetitive reminders about the most important points in any workout, i.e... knees bent, go at your own pace, if you are having difficulty breathing or can't quite get the foot work, come back to the default marching position until you've recovered.

This is a low impact workout [one foot is always on the gorund] however, it should not be and is not "too easy," especially when you first begin. Some of the moves can be confusing, just don't get discouraged, she'll talk you through it.

The things that set this workout apart from others is what stays with you. If you stick with this, the lessons go beyond fitness. It will be ingrained and beocme second nature NEVER use your back, never lock your knees, always bend knees and use the strength from legs and arms when lifting heavy objects, walking on the treadmill, etc.

This is a routine that you'll reach for day after day. I looked all over for it locally on DVD for the past ten years with no luck. When I saw it on Amazon, I knew I had to have it but the cover was different so I held my breath until it arrived. It is the same timeless workout I stumbled upon almost 20 years ago. I was lucky to have found this, as so many work out videos get old fast, or you're distracted by personalities, too easy or is too ridiculously hard to follow. This work out does not get old. You will burn and learn!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Back in the 90s, I loved doing this workout every morning when it aired on ESPN! Through the years, I kept hoping Ada's show would turn up on ESPN Classic...unfortunately no. When I found this video on Amazon, I knew I had to have it. What I love about Ada's workouts are the effective moves without all the fancy choreography. A little disappointed with this workout as a whole, though, especially the stretching which feels rushed. Not a display of Ada's best workout but still good.

The work out is good especially for a 68 year old like me. It is just what it says - a basic training workout - nothing too challenging. I do it on the days when I cannot spend my usual 30 minutes on an elliptical machine but want to keep the muscles working and the blood flowing.

Ada is Gilad's sister...I didn't know that. Nice pacing and very good cueing...very happy with this tape.

Great Low Impact Workout. Really gets you sweating and heart pumping. THe perfect mix of stretching, aerobics and strength to get you going for the day. I love the Workout.

No compliants. I used to do this workout when I was a kid. Love it.

This is an older workout from the early 1990's. I remember watching her workout show on ESPN. Just because it is old, does not mean it's not an effective workout. There is a good warm up,a low impact aerobic section, a separate toning section,followed by a complete cool-down. Total body workout!
I love the aerobic section, easy moves that get your heart rate up. I love the fact that it is on a military base with Marines working out with you. That makes it different from other workouts! This is just a good one to have! Loved it!