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Beginners Weight Loss and Toning Program

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This workout is one long workout rather than a one hour DVD made up of segments from Gilad's workout show. It's really ideal for those starting out, or for those who want to mix a low impact workout into their exercise routine. Gilad works out with his regular athletic crew and adds a whole crowd of beginners to follow along with the workout. It takes place on the beach in Hawaii in front of a hotel and the routine is choreographed to very pleasant Hawaiian tunes played by a live band. Gilad starts off very basic and explains all the moves and transitions. He takes you through about 8 different aerobic routines, starting out with the basic moves and adding additional movements once the basics are taught. Following the aerobics, Gilad walks you through a brief abdominal workout and butt/thigh exercises. It's not strenous but it will get you moving. I use it on alternating days with Gilad's more high impact workouts.

If you are new to working out, get this DVD. It is geared to you! You won't hear a bunch of terms you don't know and you won't feel like you are being talked down to. Will motivate you to buy all of Gilad's DVDs. He's the best for sure.

This program is great for beginners and people my age (73). The moves are easy to follow and low impact. Gilad really makes it fun. This is the second DvD I have purchased of Gilad's the first was his 30 and 60 minute workout which is an effective and fun workout. If you are lazy like me and a little stiff Gilad's programs are for you--you not only get a workout but you have fun. I start everyday with Gilad and feel so much for better for it.

I'm a fan of Gilad's workouts. Updating my collection, I purchased Beginners Weight Loss & Toning Program and The New Best of Bodies in Motion. Sad to say, they are exactly the same. Different label between the two, but if you buy one you do not need the other.

This is an excellent workout for those who need to lose weight and/or haven't exercised in a while. Gilad has a great presence, nice voice, and is nice to look at. He gives good instructions, and everything is very well paced. The aerobics are in segments with a warm up, several routines to train you on the steps, then go through everything 2 times in the last segment, and the a cool-down. This takes about 40 minutes and is followed by some floor exercises. If I'm in a hurry, I do the warm-up, the last segment where he goes through everythign twice, and then the cool-down. That's a good 20-minute workout, and you feel great afterwards! I lost 20 pounds in 3 months doing Gilad every day and eating a low-fat, high-fiber diet (lots of beans/lentils, veggies, with small amt of whole grains and fruit, and nonfat dairy!). I feel great! So get this DVD and do it 4 times a week, and you'll be amazed!

You cannot go wrong with Gilad. This is an nice and effective low impact aerobic routine with lower body floor exercises, and as always with Gilad - the stretching before and after is very thorough. Gilad's way of leading is excellent. I have followed used his routines since his early days on ESPN and now at age 52 I see the fantastic benefits on my health and fitness. You will be invigorated and feel fit! I use this routine on days when I prefer a lower impact routine.

I own a lot of Gilad's DVD's. I don't necessarily enjoy exercising, but Gil is motivating and fun. He never does any difficult moves and he always describes very clearly how the exercise is to be done while demonstrating it. This is not to say that the workouts are easy - they're not! You will get a thorough workout with any of his DVD's. What I like best about his methods is that he's always safe. No moves are performed that will be harmful or damaging. Gilad is the reason that I have been able to keep fit for over 20 years. He is the first thing I do every morning after feeding the cats. This DVD is one of my favorites.

Excellent DVD. I use it on the days that it is too rainy to get out and jog.

Gilad's instructions are easy to follow, his move sequences logically build on each other (first feet, feet with a new angle, add one arm at a time, add both arms), and the cues he gives for changing to a new move are perfectly timed and consistent.

Gilad has the perfect attitude also. He is motivating without coming across as insincere or appearing like a highschool cheerleader. He also makes important comments on correct positioning without being condescending or militant.

I'm in very good physical condition for my age. This DVD can make me break a sweat if I really put alot of effort into it (lift the knees high, pump the arms hard). Alternatively, if I am lazy while I'm doing it, I still get my heart rate elevated a bit and get some toning and stretching benefits, even if I'm not burning as many calories. This is good because it means any one at any level can derive benefits from the workout. Then as their physical abilities improve they can put more effort into the moves and derive even more benefits.

Gained a lot of weight over the years, so I'm trying to get it back off. I used to do aerobics eons ago but right now it's just too hard to do full blown aerobics. This is not easy by any means, but it's not hard core aerobics, so it is easier to do this right now. I like that it has the crunches & legs at the end. Worth it to help me try to get some weight off

Gilad's Beginner's Weight Loss and Toning Program -- A very good workout. The pace is fast enough that even though the movements are generally small, it gets your heart and lungs going and gets you sweating. The movements are simple and well explained and easy to follow. There is a problem on occasion where the camera is focusing on the wrong thing -- for example showing the feet of the background people when Gilad is introducing a new arm movement. As an out of shape beginner, it is beyond my current abilities to do both the cardio and toning sections at the same time. I usually do just the cardio and then stop. I'll have to work my way up to doing the whole thing.