Customer Reviews

Cardio Burn Sculpt

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I preordered this because I really like the Tanja Djelevic dvds I own. Once I started playing it, I realized that it is the Total Body Cardio dvd released in September 2007 and still being sold here at Amazon under that title. Total Body Cardio Toning The fine print on the back of the dvd confirms that it is a rerelease. This should be added to Amazon's product description. It is a great workout, but why on earth is Gaiam rereleasing it under a new title when it has been out for less than a year?

I really feel like I have gotten a great workout after doing this. I also did the bonus abs workout after the 50 minute workout. This also has a 30 minute workout. You will work every muscle with this program. It is a nice slow burn. You feel every muscle working.

Be aware! This is exactly the same workout as Total Cardio Body Toning just with a different title. I bought two DVDs based on the title thinking they are two different workouts and very unhappy to find out they are exactly the same. Should this be allowed at Amazon- repackaging the old tape and sell it under a new title as a new product?

I tried this workout (30 min) on demand and loved it. Then they stopped it so i bought it. I had tried other workouts (Jillian Michaels, Cindy Whitemarsh) but had trouble keeping up with all the jumping. Don't get me wrong, it definitely gets you sweating!
I am trying to keep myself motivated because it is hard for me to find time being a single mother of two. I think Tanya is great and fun and doesn't get annoying at all (although I love Jillian, she can get a bit annoying and is a little intense). This workout fits better into my busy schedule and I can do the longer one on the weekends. I also enjoy the yoga at the end for the stretching. It's not for the hard core, but perfect for people like me.

This video is the best of all worlds! It combines pilates, some yoga, and cardio all in one. It's fun and the music is actually good. Not to mention the background is beautiful Utah mountains. I am even able to get my husband to do it with me even though is he pretty out of shape - it's easy for him to tailor to his own skill level. In addition there's a 30-minute workout to do for a few weeks before you move to the hour workout. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

I am a runner and bicyclist who recently developed planar fascitis. I needed some good ideas for keeping fit in a less-stressing way to my joints and muscles. I borrowed this DVD from my local library and I was hooked, so I bought it. The exercises are targeted and effective, but they don't feel exceedingly difficult. And there is not so much repetition that the video gets old. Tanya demonstrates a lot of low impact alternatives and gives you suggestions to increase intensity. She's pretty entertaining and distracts you pretty well during the harder moments. I love all the yoga that's integrated as well. I feel that she takes time to stretch parts of the knee that many videos ignore. And the balance portions are great. The ab work integrates a lot of pilates, which I love. This is a great workout that masks as a nice, relaxing yoga and pilates-based session. I have added weights to the upper body portion and I am already feeling good results. And the setting is gorgeous. You won't regret buying this DVD.

This is a great workout for beginners who want to work their way up to a more advanced level of exercising, and intermediate exercisers like me who don't always want to use weights. The portion of the workout in which you can add weights feels a little silly w/out them, but I'm sure there's still some good toning happening. The only thing I don't like is the "yoga stretch"/cool down in the longer workout, b/c it doesn't feel like a cool down. I'm sure some enthusiastic yogis feel that holding downward dog and one-legged dog is relaxing, but after a 50-minute workout I'd prefer to sit on the floor (or just stand) and stretch. Tanja is a great, fun instructor.

This is one of the few workout routines I can do over and over and not get bored. Easy to follow, and Tanya makes it fun. And it's a real calorie burner!

I have two rules for exercisedvd's first I always rent them from the library first to see how I like them before I buy, and I always read the reviews on amazon after I have done it a few times. This exercise is not for the advanced exerciser, I barely worked up a sweat, that said this is the first I've heard of her and I liked her voice, and her approach. jillian et al screaming is not my style, and i loved the yoga. I recommend anything by jari love for the truly serious, and steve ross for yoga

I have about 50 exercise DVDs and over time this has been an absolute favourite. Well paced, interesting, Tanja includes stretches along the way, with some unusual combinations that keep you motivated. I don't get bored with this one and feel great afterwards - she effectively works your whole body with a nice yoga stretch to finish. Nice outdoor mountain setting. Choice of 30 min or close to one hour workouts. No high impact moves, but a lot of strength building, using your own body weight. Very good value.I like her style and wish she had more workouts!