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Body Specifics: 12 Min. Abs, Buns, Thighs [VHS]

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I've done many ab workouts and I have never seen such great results as what I got with this video. This is the first time you can actually see my six-pack! And it's great because it's short! About twelve minutes a day and there's a workout for every day of the week M-F. But, because it's short if you need to loose body fat you should also do cardio to see the results better. Kathy is a very qualified fitness instructor, unlike many of the models that put out aerobics videos. She teaches the correct form on all the excersizes and how to modify them if you can't keep up. I would definately recomend this video to anyone.

I think this is a good video of Kathy Irelands. It is broken up in the 3 segments of Abs, buttocks, and legs. Each 12 minute workout goes by quickly and you are done before you know it. I started seeing results in my stomach and legs. I didn't do much of the buttocks. But you will see that your stomach will feel firmer and your legs feeling stronger. I have now purshased the Kathy Ireland Total Fitness Workout and love it too. Can't wait till she comes out with another one.

This is a great video for muscle toning. It is designed to work specific body parts in twelve minute increments. The nice thing is you don't have to do the whole video at once if you don't have time to work all three body parts. There is no aerobics though. Kathy Ireland is a very motivational instructor, but sometimes the others working out with her can be annoying. You'll be sore the next day.

At the outset, I must emphasize that I'm not reviewing this item as a whole. Rather, I am only considering the abs workout. I never tried the buns section, so please consult other reviews if that's what you're interested in.

At any rate, it is my hypothesis that more people have / will buy this video for the abs section than anything else. So, the good news first: I have lost nearly 40lbs in the past 4 months IN PART because of this exercise video. However, it must be noted that I also rode my exercise bike 15 minutes a day & have been under a exceptionally restricted diet of deli sandwiches, lowfat / nofat milk & cereal and soups. That said, this video did have something to do with my successfull weight loss.

Now the bad news: if you want results, you HAVE to be consistent. I know, I know; saying this is a bit like a broken record, but it's true. Doing this exercise video (or any other exercise video) a few times a week won't do you any good @ all. Trust me on this one.

You start out with a 5 minute warmup. So, the warmup + the 12 minute abs workout = 17 minutes. The workout itself is pretty much what I've seen in articles in magazines such as GQ. They might be tough @ first, especially if you're significantly overweight (as I was when I started). They will get easier gradually, IF you do them consistently. The trick of doing the exercises is to do 3 things simultaneously: 1) Breathe 2) Tighten up your stomach muscles - make your abs do all the work 3) Do the exercises themselves while doing 1 & 2. Just remember: if your abs are sore, that means the program is working!

Joining Kathy for the exercises are 4 people; 2 guys, 1 girl + Kathy's mom. Be forewarned, much of the commentary by Kathy's mom & one of the guys is exceedingly annoying. Once I got the sequence of the program down, I muted the sound ever after and did the program either in silence or with a CD going on the stereo.

One more note: pay attention to the way Kathy does the individual exercises. The other 4 people gundeck about 90% of them. If you do the program the way they do, you'll be wasting your time. I'm actually surprised that Kathy let the video out with so much of it half-baked insofar as the other participants are concerned.

I would highly recommend this video to anyone who wants to get in better shape and / or lose weight. Remember: if you happen to be obese, it will take more than losing weight alone to make you look good. Exercise programs like these are designed to reshape your abs, and that's what is needed to tighten up your stomach muscles.

All I can say is Wow! I have never been a big fan of exercising because it always feels like it takes forever. I end up watching the clock and trying to figure out how much time I still have left.But with this video I never looked at the clock. I got a great workout, but it went by fast. I feel like I could do it two times over if I had the time. It's a great video for anyone who is just beginning a routine. It's working for me great so good luck.

Yeah! I am so excited to find that this video is still available. I worked out to this video every afternoon in high school and it was really and truly my favorite workout tape. Unfortunately, my VCR ate the tape a few years back and I have been unable to find another copy. Now that I have finally located another copy, I will DEFINITELY be purchasing this one and putting it back into rotation.I really like Kathy's attitude. She is encouraging without being too perky, and she emphasizes proper form. Also, Kathy suggests that you work up to all the reps (valuable advice in this case). Some of the other folks in this video are dowmright goofy, but this can be a good thing if you enjoy making fun of others during your regular workout, as I do (I find the male excercisers in this one particularly hilarious for some reason). Oh, yeah, one more thing. After your first few workouts with this one, you will probably be wanting to dog-cuss Kathy to the ends of the earth - it's a toughie, especially the ab section. BUT, stick with it, because I swear it's effective. Once you master all the movements, you can actually FEEL yourself getting stronger and yes, much more toned and sexy. You will come to crave your time with Kathy, and on your days off you will miss the sight of that old guy (who I'm sure will crack you up, too)!

This video will be a challange to a beginning exerciser. Like one of the participants doing a particular crunch in the video said, "This is the longest 10 minutes of your life."

One is able to quit anytime with no loss in having built up your energy to engage in the exercise, however, a cool down would be in order if some noticeable straining has been done.

This was our first Kathy Ireland workout video and like it so much that we are going to try her TOTAL FITNESS video. She is a very pleasant person that seems down to earth with the viewing audience besides being a careful detailed instructor. db from Oklahoma

i really like this tape. the workout is challenging but well paced and after nearly two weeks i am definitely seeing results in my biggest problem area: the ABS!
my one peeve is that the audio seems a bit muffled but that could be this particular copy of the tape, but its just at the beginning and clears itself up right away.

If you are a newcomer to the videotape exercise world, then this might be a good choice for you. However, if you're looking for a tape that challenges you, this might not be the best choice. The technique is good, but everything moves really slow. In order to get any benefit, I had to add weights and even then didn't feel that I had really been challenged. Any exercise is a step in the right direction, but if you are looking for something to REALLY target those problem areas and challenge you, you might want to pass this one up.

I have had this video for about 8 yrs. It is a good beginners' video in my opinion, but I have to say Kathy Ireland drives me a bit nuts so I have to turn her voice off. I would recommend it though, to anyone who would like to start exercising or who would like to do something low -impact (except lunges are involved for those with knee problems & there are some lifts that may need to be modified for those with tender backs).