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Get Ripped! with Jari Love: Get Ripped 1000

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Ripped 1000 is instructor Jari Love's fourth DVD. In this workout, she combines some of the best aspects of her three previous releases plus adds a new twist, cardio intervals. Ripped 1000 follows the same basic principle as the original Get Ripped--ie, you will do a small series of exercises using a high number of repetitions and varied counts (4-4, 3-1, 2-2, etc.). From her second workout, Slim & Lean, Jari includes pulsing reps, and she also includes compound moves similar to those found in her third workout, Ripped to the Core. As I mentioned above, Ripped 1000 also adds cardio intervals using a step (but modifications are always shown without). All of this, and you get Jari's simple, no-nonsense instruction style as well.

The Main Menu on this DVD is as follows: Introduction--Full Workout--Full Workout (Cardio Modifications)--Exercises--Bonus Features--Credits. For the Full Workout with Cardio Modifications, an inset appears on screen showing an alternative option. The Exercises segment is basically a chapter breakdown showing the 20 total chapters: warm-up, 9 cardio segments, 9 strength segments (including abs), and cool-down. Here as with all of the Ripped DVDs, Jari works out with four background exercisers, each of whom shows varying equipment, modificiations, and weight loads (the latter of which are helpfully shown on screen at the start of every exercise).

As in her other workouts, Jari uses light weights for the warm-up and quickly moves through all of the major muscles of the body in the form of squats, side squats, dead lifts, bicep curls, and overhead presses. She then sets the weights down to do some warming up on the step, and she finishes with some stretches for a total of about 5 minutes. The workout itself alternates short cardio intervals (about 1.5 minutes each) with weight segments. For the cardio segments, Jari performs a single move, starting off slow, moving to a quick tempo, then going back to slow and ending with a stretch (there's no choreography to learn). Each weight segment ends with a stretch as well. Here is a general breakdown of the workout:

Warm-Up

Cardio 1 (stepovers with jacks)

Side Squat with Lunge Back

Cardio 2 (pulsing squat to skiers)

Stiff Leg Deadlift with Reverse Lunge

Cardio 3 (front toe taps)

Pulse Squat-Pulse Lunges

Cardio 4 (up-up down-down)

Push-Ups (70 declining reps--ie, 16-14-12-10-8-6-4)

Cardio 5 (up-up down-down, other leg)

Clean and Press

Cardio 6 (side taps to skier)

Wide Leg Squat with Biceps Curl

Cardio 7 (down-jack up-jack)

Triceps Extension with Leg Abduction (very unique balance move)

Cardio 8 (football runs)

Chest Press and Chest Flye

Cardio 9 (football runs, other leg)

Abs (lying to stand move with weight, straight leg hip raises, legs in and out, crunch with single leg squeeze, double leg lowers, brief bicycle)

Stretch (floor, standing, step)

The entire workout comes in at just under an hour. I'm a high intermediate exerciser, and I was able to follow Jari's weight loads for most of the moves. However, sometimes I had to modify the compound moves by doing the lower body only, and the only way I made it through the push-up sequence is by doing them on my knees and resting during the 6 reps. For the most part, however, the workout felt quite doable (for some reason, I found this one a bit easier than Ripped to the Core), so I was surprised that after doing it the first time, I was sore for days after! One last thing: the name of this workout supposedly comes from the idea that you will burn 1000 calories while doing it. That seems a little far-fetched to me, but according to my HR moniotr, I'm generally burning close to 500, which I think is still pretty darn good for a 1-hour workout. Get Ripped 1000 is definitely an intermediate to advanced workout that will challenge most exercisers out there; highly recommended!

I have two other dvds of Jari and because they were so good, I couldn't wait to get a copy of this. It's also fantastic and tough and effective and will have you burning fat and calories like crazy.

It's a great interval workout using step and then weights. You alternate tough repetition body sculpting moves with step for your cardio (it's not too dancy but very challenging). This makes it more effective for fitness training and weight loss. There is one part where you do (or try hard to do) 70 push ups in a row. I can't do it, but this dvd gives you something to work for and try to improve on. If you aren't a good stepper then don't worry. There is no choreography to speak of; it's just a focus on one move and you repeat that for the complete interval to really get your heart rate up.

Don't think this is for the faint of heart. You will need to be somewhat fit to make it through here. If you aren't - then you may get discouraged. If you are starting out, this is an excellent dvd to have on hand for when you get closer to your fitness goals. She's a great instructor who doesn't mess around and will push you to your limits. I really like the challenge.

If you are looking for a challenging workout, this is it. There are 11 segments (including abs, stretch and warm up). Note that I do not recommend Jari Love's DVDs for the beginning exerciser. Even lowering the weights could be too challenging, and not using weights not challenging enough. Further, they are very repetitive, which, could prove boring to the beginning exerciser. The sections are weight training alternated with cardio intervals. The weight training is moderately difficult (not as challenging as Slim & Lean); but the cardio sections are very challenging. If you are a beginning exercise, I encourage you to choose the full workout with cardio modifiers track on the main menu. This gives you the 4th possible way to do the cardio workout; Jari goes back and forth from middle to difficult, then her assistants show easy (on the floor w/o the step), and middle to hard. The cardio modifier depicts using the step but not at the same pace as the regular workout. You will need 5, 8, 10, and 12 pound weights or a dumbbell, and a step. If you only have the Firm fanny lifter, I do not recommend using it as it could be a hazard. The cardio is extremely rapid, and involves fast paced footwork, while not complicated, requires concentration to avoid tripping. Given the difficulty of this workout, there is a great sense of accomplishment afterwards. Note: Jari's DVDs are not known for their ab work. One would think that since they kick your rear-end for the main part of the DVD, that the ab work would as well, but it is very easy work, and only 50 reps.

All I can say is WOW, this is one tough (but excellent) workout. I am an intermediate to advanced level exerciser and incorporating this DVD into my routine is going to get me into the best shape ever. No question about that!

There is a short segment of ab work, and I would like to see more, but if you're like me and do other things through the week targeted to your abs, you will be fine.

Five stars for Jari!

I ordered this DVD after I ordered "Get Ripped! To the Core". I really enjoy the Jari Love DVDs. I'm not new to workout DVDs, but I needed something to do other than my older Tea Bo workouts.

This DVD is different than the other Ripped! discs because it incorporates cardio workouts. After every toning exercise there's different styles of cardio. This disc also features a choice to play the workout with cardio modifications, which is nice if you're newer to working out or just don't feel quite comfortable with the workouts yet.

Two things that I love about the DVDs is that no matter what level you're at you can use them; there's three people along with Jari who demonstrate the workouts at different levels, so whether you're a beginning or advanced you can use this DVD. Another thing that I like is that if you're rushed you can selected any exercise you want. (My older workout DVDs I'd have to fast forward through the workout).

I love Jari Love DVDs now. She's not cheesey and doesn't just do workouts without explaining them. She'll explain the form you're supposed to have and what muscles you're working. She throws in an occasional "Good job", "You can do it", and "Looks good on you", but she's not cheesey about it.

This DVD is challenging, but you can always pause and come back! She's like a personal trainer any time of the day!

I have all of Jari's workouts and couldn't wait for this one to show up. This is different and more advanced then her 3 previous workouts. In this workout you will alternate weight lifting with cardio on the step (there is also a version that includes beginner moves for those just starting out)You have 15 segments with this workout that are broke down with a 3 1/2 minute of weight training followed by a 90 second cardio section. Might sound easy but you are using the step to increase your heart rate, which you do. The reason it's called the 1000 is for a more advanced individual you can burn up to a 1000 calories in this one hour workout. The weightlifting is standard get ripped sections and you are doing high reps to get the sleek toned muscle that burns major calories and tones the entire body. There are no wasted moves on this workout. The speed is a bit fast so I would suggest watching this one once through to get the moves and see the changes. I rank this the best workout I own at this point. Jari only suggests doing this one two to three times a week because it's intense and she's not kidding. You will see results, I've only been doing this workout 3 weeks and have amazing results at this point. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great workout that has everything to get you in the best shape of your life.

I love all the Jari Love DVD's. Back when I started doing them, I had a question about something, and e-mailed Jari through her website. She did not e-mail me back, SHE CALLED ME!!!! When has that ever happened before! She has a customer for life, so it is a good thing her products are awesome. My only problem after getting Ripped 1000 is that I don't want to do any of my other workouts including the other Ripped series. That is because when I complete the 1000 I know I have gotten the most thorough workout I could possibly get.

I would suggest, if you are a beginner, either start with another Ripped DVD and work up through that or be prepared to do the cardio modifications and use lighter weights than you usually would. Jari promises the "best shape ever", and if you build up to doing Ripped 1000 started to finish 3 times a week, you will be! I feel like at 43 I am in better shape than ever, and my 15 year old daughter just commented on how "buff" my arms are!

I have two other Jari Love Ripped workouts and they are all fantastic. This one is the most advanced of the 3 with short but intense cardio bursts between the strength moves. This is definately not for the faint at heart. Even though they show modifications, this probably wouldn't be suitable for a beginner. Many beginners start out trying to do to much and end up getting injured. The chances for injury is great because they are high impact moves. Those with some experience who know their limits and wants to really give it their all will love this dvd.

I've always hated weight training and found it boring and tedious. Just did it because I had to. However, now that I found Jari and ripped I look forward to doing my strength workouts and use her videos 3 days every week gladly. You will definately get ripped with this one and all of Jari's dvds.

I own all of Jari's workouts and this is my favorite! I love the compound exercises coupled with the cardio intervals for maximum calorie burn. I always appreciate that at least 1 performer is doing the modified version of the exercises especially since I don't own an aerobic step yet. I had to increase some of the weights as I am more advanced with weight training, but love all the sets in this workout.

As the owner of all of Jari Love's dvd's, this newest edition, Get Ripped 1000, is the BEST by far. As someone who has made working out a part of my daily life, I can attest to the quality and proven results of not only Get Ripped 1000, but all of Love's dvd's. Having lost a great deal of weight and being a gym regular, Jari Love's dvd's are a breath of fresh air-albeit mentally and physically challenging. Her excellent cueing, great music, motivational words and the compound excersises are hepling me bust thru another plateau and taking my fitness level to a whole other realm. She has succeeded in not only challenging this dedicated workout maven, but she has also won me over as a dedicated fan of her work. I needed a big challenge as I was getting bored and my body was plateauing...Jari Love helped me over this hump and I am in the best shape of my life. I have great cardio endurance & I lift regularly, but Jari woke up my body & my mind and I am amzed at the results. I recommend ALL of her dvd'd for men, women, teens, seniors.....Anyone who is looking for the best in this industry must check out Jari Love. She is up there with the best of the best!