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Debra Mazda - ShapelyGirl: Let's Get Moving 2! Cardio Toning w/weights

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I actually didn't care for Debra's first workout, but I thought I'd give her cardio/weight workout a try. I am SOOO glad I did. I love walking workouts, but needed a break from the "walk, walk, walk!" woman, and Debra fits that bill very nicely. Even though I am not overweight, I do want to keep fit, and aerobic workouts with turns and steps just don't work for me ... I end up getting frustrated and quitting. The cardio in this workout is a step up from my "regular leader" (okay, I'll just say it - Leslie Sansone) in that Debra adds some fun steps (mambos and cha-chas; dancey but NOT DIFFICULT!) and uses weights for better upper body work. Debra also has a very encouraging, positive attitude ... something to look forward to in the morning! Plus I LOVE the upbeat music! :-)

As a long-time Leslie fan who was looking for something new, I had almost given up. I've tried Biggest Loser and several others, but found some of the moves just insane and painful. I'm still overweight, so fast deep knee lunges and some of the other moves that are on DVD's I've tried out are just impossible. Debra has been fat, so she knows how to work out larger bodies very effectively without hurting people. As others have said, she is super motivating. My arms ached after this workout, and according to my heart rate monitor, I was in the fat burning zone for almost half of it -- and that was the short workout! Her DVDs are great bargains because the different 'mixes' section offers shorter and longer workouts, in addition to the basic workout which runs about 35 minutes. I've been walking several miles on an outdoor track and doing Leslie's 4 mile DVD's with jogging - and truthfully, Debra's workouts - when I give her all I've got - has me well worked out and sweaty! Give her a try -- she's upbeat without being preachy or overly chirpy, and motivating without belittling. I'm a beginner/intermediate (according to my coach), so if you fall into this category, you might love Debra too.

I own all 4 of Debra's DVDs and this does not disappoint! Doing this DVD for the first time, I actually worked up a good sweat with 3-5lbs dumbbells which really surprised me! I have several Cathe Lifting DVDs and do moderate to very heavy lifting in the gym, but I am growing more fond of "Functional Fitness" vs pure strength. While it's nice to do a Cable Row with 225 lbs, lifting all that weight doesn't do anything for injuries or weak joints that I have. In this DVD Debra works on interval training with a few minutes of weights, separating different body parts with cardio. The strength count and patterns are usually 2 sets of 8 reps followed by 2-3 sets of 8 reps with Super Sets (working two body parts or combining 2 exercises together). She trains everything head to toe with quite a few shoulder exercises which are great for those of us with weak shoulders and/or shoulder-rotator cuff injuries. One crew member even uses ankle weights for added resistance during the entire workout! Her cardio is very basic here, it resembles Leslie Sansone almost with walking-style movements. The music is great and her positive attitude are so inspiring! I absolutely love Debra and I pray that she comes out with more DVDs! This DVD and this series for that matter make you feel strong, empowered, healthy, vibrant, sexy, and confident just the way you are! I highly recommend this DVD for anyone that desires or enjoys more functional fitness while getting in a great sweat! I literally had it running down my back and legs which rarely happens, but Debra makes it happen every time! I'm an intermediate+ Exerciser and Debra is my New "Go-To" Gal and absolute Favorite instructor!

I have recently tried to get more exercise into my life, and this DVD has been a great help. The workout is challenging enough to get my heart rate up and make me sweat, but not so hard that I can't keep up or finish the workout.

I love that the girls in the DVD are "Shapely" girls, and not super fit skinny muscle women. This fact is why I chose Debra Mazda, and I have since ordered a second DVD by her. It is easier for me to feel comfortable with the workout, when I can see women like myself doing it on the screen!

The Cardi Toning is a great way to get your body moving and work all your muscle groups!

Although I am not a plus-size, I ordered this DVD and her Let's Get Stepping! DVD because at age 72, I find it frustrating trying to keep up with some of the very thin and more flexible instructors in other DVDs I have purchased. Ms. Mazda's instructions are very clear and she sets a realistic pace. She also warns of changes and gives you sufficient time to adjust before starting the next move. She encourages you to do the best you can so you don't feel intimidated and clumsy if you miss a few reps. A most enjoyable workout time that goes by quickly.

What an awesome video. I have only been doing it for about a month but I have already lost 10lbs. It nice to be able to workout watching people that are more like me. One thing I could never stand was working out with a bunch of skinny people telling me I can do it. This workout makes you feel great. I will definitely be purchasing other workout DVD's by her.

I am 54yrs and only 15 lbs over my ideal weight, but my osteopenia is getting worse. I do not want to start drugs, so excerise and supplements here I come. I need to build muscle and the treadmill alone is not good enough. I had back surgery 30 years ago and I do have degenerative disc disease of the neck and spine. I can only do low impact excersises without hurting myself. I really liked this dvd. I was breaking a sweat without gasping for air. I need to strengthen my upper body, so this video fits the bill. I am really a clutz and cannot walk and chew gum at the same time. Unlike most excersise videos I have tried, I was able to follow the moves without getting confused or frustrating, yet they were not boring. Nothing is worse than getting a video and you still can't get the moves after SEVERAL attempts and just quitting. I also like the fact that this video includes shorter and longer works that I can do based on the time I have available to excersise. I am so glad I bought this video. I would like to try her other ones as well

WOW, What can I say ? Only that I just love this Toning with Weights workout.
This is a huge challenge for my arthritic body and I try very hard to do everything on the Video.
After several workouts I am already feeling the benefits of this workout.
I am so happy to have found these feedback forums and been able to purchase these motivating DVD's from the US.
Thanks Debra !!

I read the reviews and decided to purchase this dvd .... I got it put it in and really liked what I saw ... now it took me a few weeks to get to it but now that I'm doing it .... I really like it...it's a REAL total body workout .... I'm reved up and ret to go once I'm finished. I enjoy that the people that I'm follwing look like me and other people I know .... you kind of get that ... if they can do it so can I feeling, no super fit sports model to try and keep up with. The next thing you know ... it's cool down time. This is in my top 3 workout routines.

Debra Mazda is awesome! I love working out with her! It's nice to work out with someone that is shaped like you instead of a 100 lb. women. It makes you feel like, if she can do it, so can I. It is wonderful for people who are beginner to intermediate. I enjoy this video very much!