Customer Reviews

Buff Brides: Count Down to Gown Workout

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(8)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Not sure if the book is much better in terms of a workout...this DVD is definitely for the beginner exerciser. The segments are very short, I barely got out of breath. The cardio segment is very quick and you don't do much besides marching and grapevines. The weight segment for your arms and back are in a very quick sequence, which doesn't give you time to switch up the weights (since you work your arms and back which differ in size it would be nice to have time to change from 5 lb to 8 lb). The last segment for your hips and abs is probably the best but that is not saying much. I can see doing this workout just to do SOMETHING if you are a little out of shape or don't like sweaty workouts. However, for a real butt kicking definitely get you in shape workout for your wedding, I highly recommend The Firm workouts. After those you WILL feel the burn.

but the dvd is a disappointment. I thought it would be the workout in the book... so that rather than just a picture, I could listen or watch... But its not... Its totally different. Focuses on cardio, work with a band, etc. I'm sure its not a bad work out, but I really like the format of the book, I've only been working on it for 3 or 4 weeks now and can already see a difference. I returned the DVD.

This workout disappointed me. The cadence of the workout was varying speeds (many times not matching the music), the counts of repetitions were off more than once, and the energy level was quite low. I definitely had better workouts - Crunch pilates series. If you are interested, rent through Netflix, do not buy.

I purchased this DVD hoping it would help me lose the 20 lbs I needed to get off before my wedding - what a mistake. I'm not an "exercise queen" but this workout didn't really even get my heart rate up. I tried it several times just to be sure, but, no, it's true, this workout will not turn you into a "buff" bride - don't waste your money. I joined Curves instead and kicked off those pounds in 6 short months and have kept it off! Forget ridiculous workouts where you have to swish the gown and toss the bouquet to get a cardio workout. Give me a break!

The work out wasn't all that great. It gave a few new moves I hadn't seen before, but not all that beneficial. The band was a pain to use and keep on you. I think you should save your money and get a better workout somewhere else.

Having not worked out for over a year, I did this workout for the first time and didn't even break a sweat. I can only see it being useful for beginning exercisers who are extremely sedentary. Also, the instructor is irritatingly peppy ("Throw those bouquets, girls!") Ugh. I recommend the Women's Health Wedding Workout instead; it's much more challenging, especially for upper-body toning.

I was unfortunately very disappointed with this workout, if you can even call it that. It was very elementary and the product description should warn buyers of that. All three segments are very short and not very concentrated. I definitely don't see myself shedding many pounds or toning up much with this one. I think the book is much better!

I am definitely not sedentary nor a beginner. I think this workout is GREAT!! No, it's not hard, but that's part of the point - you'll stick with it. And wedding or no, who wants a grump leading your workout? Yeah, it's peppy and fun and isn't that what keeps one coming back! An exercise program does not have to be difficult to be effective and if you're not sweating, maybe that says more about the effort you're putting in than the workout you're doing. As an active woman and an experienced fitness buff, I recommend this workout because it's easy to stick with. In my opinion, consistency is more effective than sweat.

This DVD offers only a so-so workout, it's nothing special. I didn't feel like I'd worked my body much by the time I was done. Also, unless you're into having to learn choreography to get a workout this is not the DVD for you. There's not as much as there is on some DVD's I've seen, but there's enough to throw off your workout and keep you from getting full benefit. The only other comment I have is that the band that came with my DVD was nothing like that used in the workouts. Mine was much thinner, plus it was a lot bigger around, which meant that I had to keep finding ways to try to fold it or wrap it around my ankles to try to achieve even minimum resistance. All in all, if you're only going to get one DVD to get in shape for your wedding, my best advice would be to keep looking. Believe it or not, I tried a beginning yoga DVD after this (I've never tried yoga before) - boy, did I get a workout!

I can't believe these other reviews. One of them sounds like someone was stood up at the alter..haha. This workout is to get you ready for your wedding day, which is why the instructor, Mia, is so peppy. It's that time in your life when it's time to get excited, be cheesy, and just feel great. This workout keeps you moving to fun music and keeps you smiling because you're getting ready for the biggest day of your life. I love this workout because it's so much fun and you definitely will sweat...I highly recommend it.