Customer Reviews

The Biggest Loser Workout, Vol. 2

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4 star:		(22)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I like this even a little more than the first workout. I think it's possible for all levels to gain something from this. You can choose your own personal workout by choosing from the various segments here. Each segment is around 10 to 15 minutes and they all do different things like fat burning, flexibility and toning various muscle groups. Even better, if you are a woman there are segments that focus a lot on abs and thighs. Bob and Kim are enthusiastic and help you along, and it's nice to see real people (former contestants) perform the routines (instead of the always stick thin exercisers).
All you need to get started is a fair bit of room, weights, a stability ball and you can opt to use a medicine ball if you have one. Overall, it's a great workout that is made better by the customisation which I love. I really like it and have found already in the while since I've gotten this, that I'm feeling good. Hope you love it too.

I think the workouts are great! You really get a lot for one dvd. It's nice that they have the separate workouts tailored to men and women's needs. Kim is a little annoying to me. I'm not sure if it's just that she tries too hard. But her exercise moves are good. I love Bob! He's always so motivational. What I like about this dvd is that, like the previous dvd, it provides challenging workouts with both strength training and cardio. And the workout times are even shorter than the previous dvd. It's very user friendly in the sense that you can tailor it to the amount of time that you can personally dedicate to your workout. Even if you can only do 20 mins., you really sweat. Great job!

I own the 1st TBL DVD and Love it. I was expecting the same with this one. Well, this one is a bit different. They added the other trainer in and for me.... her voice is a little annoying. She does not keep her count as well and seems to mess up a bit. However, she does work you! I enjoy doing the Functional Flexibilty, Boot Camp, & The Men's Cardio Max. The Men's Cardio (I am a woman) made me feel as though my legs were going to explode and they felt great afterwards. I felt as though I had the beautiful runners legs that I have always wanted. ;)~ I definitely recommend owning a Workout Ball. They use it several times in the video. They also use a medicine ball but my ball works just as well since it has sand inside so that it does not roll. Hand weights are important too. You set the workout for as long as you need by choosing the workouts from a menu with it keeping track of the time for you. I recommend this video. U can't go wrong for only $10.

It's a decent workout, but not enough Bob! Too many props needed too, but I just improvised on that one. I liked 1 better because I find Bob really motivating and upbeat as a personal trainer.
You do get a good work out, but it just doesn't seem as fun as the first one.

Like most sequels, this one was not as good as the first. Before I begin my review, I just want to note that I have been working out for many years and consider myself to be more advanced than beginner.

I was glad that Matt and Suze from season 2 were in the DVD. I was happy to see Eric, too, since he is the only season 3 cast member that I liked because he wasn't creating drama, whining, or crying constantly.

One of the big problems I have with this video is the menu. The text is very tiny, and I can barely see it with my 20/20 vision. The workouts are called one thing on the back of the DVD case, and another on the menu screen. For instance, "Low Intensity Cardio" on the case is "CardioMax" on the menu, which is very confusing. "Low" and "Max" are two different things. The workouts on the screen menu are also listed in a different order than they are on the case. The option of doing a workout without the trainer is an option, but I would also like the option of doing it without the music.

I thought the warm-up was good, and the functional flexibility actually made me a little sore the day after doing it, which was surprising, seeing as how you don't sweat during it and it's low/no impact. I didn't think the boot camp was as difficult as the first DVD's. I am tired of the same old standbys of squats, lunges, and plies, and this DVD is packed with them, especially in the Power Sculpt for Women, High Intensity Cardio for Men, and the High Intensity Cardio for Women (although I do like the plyos in this section and my heart definitely works). I liked the Power Sculpt for Men, and I wish the women were working out with weights in their segments. I barely broke a sweat in the Low Intensity Cardio segment, so I had to modify it to get my heart rate up. The cool-down was shorter than the first DVD, which I liked (who needs a 20 minute cool-down when they can do it in 5?), although the quads and pecs never got stretched, and I don't understand how you can get a good stretch when you're standing on a hill trying not to fall over, which is what the castmembers are doing in this segment.

As with the first DVD, the trainers don't always work both sides of the body evenly, so I either keep count and make sure I get it even, or I switch leads each time I do the DVD (they work the right side, I'll work the left, and vice versa next time). This drives me nuts; I don't know why they bother working both sides if they aren't going to be worked evenly. The trainers, at times, also say left when it's my right, which I've noticed on a lot of workout videos and it's another pet peeve of mine. Obviously we don't work out facing away from the TV!

I really liked this workout. It is great, and it has all sorts of different aspects and different workouts for you to choose from. There are even tailored workouts for men and women, but you can choose to do any, and still get a great workout!
This workout DVD has shorter workout segments, meant so that you can mix and match the different workouts together, or just do a short one for the day! I tried three of the workouts today, and the trainers (Bob, and Kim) kicked my (....)... but they were GOOD quality workouts. I will definately use this workout DVD a lot, and incorporate it into my physical fitness and exercise program.
The ONLY thing that I wish was a little (only a little) bit different with this workout, is that I wish there was more of BOB!! I feel that there isn't enough of him on there. I also have the first BL workout and love it, and so I'm used to Bob being on there, and miss having him motivate me with every workout. For a beginner (well, at least with the public) Kim does alright though! :)

I highly recommend this workout to anyone and EVERYONE!!!

Get it, it's good!!!

If you loved the biggest loser 1 workout, then I believe that you are going to be disappointed. This workout has a lot of new things in it, but most of the workouts you can not do in your house unless you have a vaulted ceiling. It has some balance ball workouts that you need to raise the ball over your head. My ceiling was not high enough. So I missed out on a few workouts. And unless you are doing the more intense workouts, you do not get to work out with Bob, who I believe is the more inspirational trainer than Kim.

What a fantastic DVD! I had lost about 30 pounds the "old fashioned way" (that is, eating right and lots of exercise). I maintained that loss and decided I would like to lose another 15, and my old DVDs just weren't going to do it any more. I decided to get this one as a way to bust through my plateau and really kick-start things -- and boy, has it worked! I've only lost 3 pounds since starting this DVD about 4 weeks ago, but I've lost 5 inches overall!

With this DVD, you mix and match all the parts to make a workout that fits into your schedule. It's great for folks who don't have a lot of time, and just need to sneak a really intense, short workout in, as the longest "chunk" is only 15 minutes long. Besides the warm-up/cool down, there are segments for Cardio (low impact OR high impact for either men or women), strength training (Bob's Boot Camp OR weight training for either men or women), and flexibility.

All of the segments are very challenging, no matter what your fitness level. The weight lifting and high intensity cardio segments are always shown with easier adaptations of the moves, and Kim and Bob even show ways to make the moves harder if you need a bigger challenge. I always end up dripping sweat when I'm done (if you don't want to sweat, skip this and go for a walk outside), and feeling AMAZING. You WILL feel the burn with this workout! Be forewarned though, there are A LOT of squats and lunges, so if you have joint problems, you should talk to your Doc or just skip this.

The best part, I think, is the fact that the contestants are the ones doing the workouts. You're not watching 6 super thin/super buff people do the moves perfectly without ever breaking a sweat. You see regular people who have lost weight and want to lose more working their butts off. It's encouraging to see folks weighing 75 pounds more than me doing these moves, losing their balance, groaning with effort... When you do this DVD, you can't help but think, "if these guys can do it, I can too!!" And Bob and Kim really drive that message home.

Just a GREAT DVD for anyone who needs a challenge.

The cardio in this tape is lacking. The toning and strengh training is great but it is too chopped up and you never get a chance to get your heart rate up. The first video was much better!

I have had this DVD for a couple of months now, and it has become one of my more frequently used workout videos. As with the first Biggest Loser workout, I really like the fact that you can mix and match workouts to suit you. The DVD contains 9 segments. After reading previous reviews, I tried all of them, not just those gender-specific to me. The Women's workouts tend to focus more on the hips, thighs and butt, while the Men's workouts work the arms and chest more. I tend to like Bob's training style over Kim's - she can be a little too 'aerobics instructor' for me. Still, I have to hand it to the girl, she does most of the exercises with you, and she's still able to talk and be perky doing it!



This volume also uses more equipment - several segments use the stability ball, and a medicine ball in addition to the hand weights used in the first volume. And while I enjoyed doing the arm and ab workout on the stability ball in the boot camp segment, I thought that the boot camp in Volume 1 still provided a better workout.



I also didn't particularly enjoy the Functional Flexibility segment, which focuses more on range of motion and slower movements. Not much in the way of cardio or weights as I have become accustomed to with BL workouts.



Also, as some other reviewers mentioned, a lot of product promotion went on. And there was less of the contestant's success stories, which I personally found to be motivating.



I still prefer the first volume over this one, but, in the end, it does provide a good workout. Like the previous volume, it is guaranteed to make you sweat, and work all those areas you want to target. Definitely, a lot of bang for your buck.