Customer Reviews

Body Flex 1 & 2

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I have rated this product with 5 stars because of the results I got from it.
I bought this workout set in 1998. It's 2010 and even after all these years, I find that Body Flex (The original program, not Body Flex+) is the fastest way for me to lose inches off my body.

Pros:

1. No dieting involved.

2. It's only 15 minutes long.

3. You see results almost every week, guaranteed. (In 1998 I lost an inch or more off my upper abs, lowers abs, waist and hips every week. 4+ inches total every week is an awesome result. I went from a 29 inch waist to a 24 inch waist in just 4 weeks.)

4. Makes you lose fat from your face and chin.

5. No equipment needed.


Cons:

1. You have to do it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. (However, you can drink coffee or water before you exercise. For faster results you need an empty stomach.)

2. After the first week you have to do it twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening before dinner.

3. The exercises are funny to look at and you look funny doing it.

4. The breathing out part of the exercise can make you cough.

5. The exercise is noisy and if your walls are thin, you will be heard.

6. You cannot miss a day or you will not see results.


Things I realized:

In 1998 I had lost all those inches because I was determined and I never missed a workout.
You have to have that determined mindset in order reap the benefits of this unconventional exercise program.


Advise:
Exercise everyday on an empty stomach and measure your body every week.

The set I received came with a measuring tape and an instruction pamphlet that included a measuring chart.

The measuring chart has 5 columns. Upper Abs, Lower Abs, Waist, Hips, and Thighs. The inches suggested below are from the pamphlet.

Upper Abs is 3 inches above waist.
Waist is your natural waist.
Lower Abs is 2 inches below waist.
Hips is 6 inches from waist.
Thighs - measure the largest part. It is best to measure how many inches it is away from your thigh crease(where your hips met your thighs) that way you can measure the same area without error.

The measuring chart has no column for your arms, neck and calves, but you can add it to a homemade chart. My homemade chart includes:

Neck - I just measure around the middle of my neck.
Upper arms - measure 3 inches from elbow crease.
Forearms - measure from 2 inches from elbow crease.
Bracelet area - measure 1.5 inches from wrist crease.
Calves - measure 3.5 inches from the knee crease.
This is just an example. You of course can adjust the inches to make sure you are measuring the largest parts of these areas.

And the chart has rows of Week 0, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4.

Week 0 is your first day. Measure right before you begin your workout.

Her instruction pamphlet said that for the first week do Body flex on an empty stomach in the morning. She also said that cutting back on red meat and drinking 8 glasses of water a day will help you lose more inches.

After the first week she advises to do Body Flex in the evenings as well, before eating dinner. ( When you eat, blood goes to your stomach and digestive system. She wants you to work out on an empty stomach so there is more blood to rush to the areas being worked out.)

Like Greer says, the tape measure doesn't lie. Seeing the proof of your results really does help motivate you to do Body Flex every day and will help you achieve your ideal body mass.

I have purchased this set of tapes from HSN, a while ago and I am glad that I did. Yes, it does sound and look funny...but it worked for me and countless other losers of inches. I used to do the weights and cardio thing. Now, I'd rather BodyFlex, etc. I encourage everyone to read Greer's book: Be A Loser!, for it explains how BodyFlex works. Thanks Greer for sharing your BodyFlex workout with us, for it has changed my life and others as well!

I purchased this product when it first came out in 1993. I didn't really get the hang of it, and put it in the closet. After 2 pregnancies I got it out and gave it an honest try. I did it 2x per day for 12 weeks and lost a total of 45 inches. I went from a size 24 to a size 16. Unfortunatly I got pregnant again and had to stop. I gained almost 80 pounds during the last pregnancy, but only went back up to a size 20. I have started again, and I am on my second week and have lost 8 1/2 inches. I have tried everything else, including going to the gym for 2 hours a day, and this has been the only thing that has worked for me. I also follow a high fiber diet,(30 or more grams per day) I can't say enough about it, it really works.

Greer is on the mark! You don't need to jump up and down to burn the fat off your tush! REALLY!!! I've lost over a hundred pounds without surgery - without starving and without slaving in a gym class pounding my joints on a hardwood floor! I did it by eating healthy - changing my attitude toward myself - and BODY FLEX BREATHING!!! Greer shows you how - all you have to do is put it into your day and DO IT! This "work-out" is great for your lungs - your skin tone and firmness - and most importantly it will transform your entire body!(I personaly do all 13 postures 5x each - every day!) It's easy - it's quick - and it works! My highest endorsement!

This product changed my life, and the most important - there is no pills, or stupid diets!!! It is just breathing!!!!!!! Just breathing. If you want to loose weight - this is the way to go. Forget about pills and diets - just breath! You need to stick to it too - there is no easy ways out...I am telling you - this will change your life!

It is hard to have a bad attitude about working out when you see this ladies face! You can't help but be in a good mood and finish the tape to see what face she'll be making next. Seriously though, it is easy and fun and really really works. I can't live without this tape and wish I could find it in DVD.

I have to wonder why she left this and went on to the other way. The breathing is WONDERFUL, gets you very hopped up and works. I dont see the Body Flex advance, but if you can ever get your hands on it, BUY IT. Its a Nine minute workout and the Breathing Tech never stops, you do it all the way thru each postion, only one break. But man are you Ready for the day!!!
I started this over 10 yrs ago, and I love it. I have to wonder if the breathing way had to be let go of because of some Health Issues.
Do this, This is for Folks who are OVER WEIGHT and cant move very well. This is for those who are in Wheel chairs,. Thanks Greer

My job requires that I work a great deal of overtime, which leaves little to no time for going to work out at the gym 4-5 times/week. I began doing Body Flex each morning before leaving for work, and quickly learned that it is AMAZING. Not only has it toned me up and slimmed me down to my ideal weight as promised, but with it, I've been able to maintain my figure without any problem for the past 2 years. The 15 minutes necessary to do it each morning is more than worth the time and effort, and I would highly recommend this program to anyone.

I used this back in the early 2000's to lose my "freshman" weight and I was so happy with the results. I received many compliments on my shape within a month of using this and even with weight fluctuations throughout the years my waist and legs are still slim. When I got married I was embarrassed to do this around my husband but I told him I was doing a form of yoga and pilates and that seemed to have worked for him. Finding this was a God-send after many years of painful back breaking push-ups and sit-ups. The concept is basic in that oxygen burns fat. It's easy, simple and fast, everything I've ever asked for. Thanks Greer, thanks a lot.

I have lost some weight since using this and Oxycise techniques. However, I have also been eating very carefully and taking supplemetns like Rhodiola (fantastic for energy and mood!) and NuZyme, which also help weight loss. Plus I have been doing other exercises. No, I don't think this tape gives enough variety for exercise. Having said that, I do find these techniques to be very beneficial. They certainly help tighten the facial muscles and no doubt other muscles as well. For another thing, I noticed almost overnight - as others have reported - that my singing voice definitely improved. I also noticed I was walking more quickly and briskly. The skin improvement someone else reported....hmmm, I have noticed that too. I am only giving 4 stars because I'm not sure about the weight loss. Maybe others lose weight that way, though. One thing is for sure, breathing more diaphragmatically and increasing oxygen is goooood. It is one of the things that helps prevent cancer. I have stopped watching the tapes and am just doing the breathing techniques and facial exercises (not just the ones she shows) while doing pilates. Don't want to give up pilates! They have been the best exercise for me. Be careful when you do the breathing exercises not to strain. Yes, they look easy but if you strain on anything you can get some aches and pains. Some people report inches loss without weight loss. Makes sense. These exercises cause you to tighten muscles.