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Jari Love: Get Extremely Ripped! 1000

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I have all six of Jari's previous workouts, so wasn't sure how different this one would be, but I'm really glad I got it. The focus of this workout is interval training, where Jari has you alternate between three minutes of cardio, followed by 1-2 minutes of strength training.

The cardio interval format is complemented by compound moves with the strength-training exercises; it's so nice to have both combined in one workout since they are the two best ways to burn fat. As far as intensity goes, it seems like Jari's hardest workout so far. If you liked Get Ripped 1000 and Get Extremely Ripped, you'll like this one. It has similar exercises as those two previous videos, but enough new moves to make it worthwhile. I'd describe it as a combo of those two previous workouts: it has the cardio intervals of GR1000, combined with more of the compound moves from GER. The other thing that makes this one really tough is that there are no rests between each exercise; the workout moves from cardio right into strength training each time, so your heart rate stays elevated throughout the workout.

To do this workout, you will need various weights of dumbbells. A step is optional, but it will really make the workout more intense if you have one.

As another reviewer mentioned, a really nice bonus of this workout is that you can do one long workout (about 75 minutes total, including the abs and stretch), the two thirty-minute workouts, just the cardio intervals, just the weight-training sections, or just push-ups and abs. It's nice to have the options broken down so much.

The abs section consists of planks, side planks, and crunches.

Workout one consists of the following exercises:
--Warm up
--Alternating Knees
--Side Squats w/ Biceps curl
--L-Hops
--Regular/Prone rows
--Squat with Arnold Press
--Monkey Jumps
--Triceps Extension with Leg Abduction
--Jacks
--Anterior Raise with Knee Lift
--Basic Step
--Chest Press and Flyes
--Cooldown and stretch

Workout two consists of the following exercises:
--Warm up
--Charleston Lunges
--Dead Lift and Biceps
--Basic Step
--Pendulum Lunge
--Wide Squat with Unilateral Raises
--Toe Touches
--Side Squat/Lunge with Triceps Extension (right)
--Lunge Hops
--Side Squat/Lunge with Triceps Extension (left)
--Speed Skater
--Alternating Lunge with Lateral Raises
--Push-ups and Abs
--Cooldown and stretch

Jari's most recent workout before this one (Get Extremely Ripped) met with some negative feedback since the set on that video was really dark and it was hard to see some of the movements. Jari and her crew have rectified some of those grievances on this newer one: the set is a bit brighter (although it's still pretty dark, so you might not like this one if GER's darkness bothered you) and it's easier to see what all of the exercisers are doing. Jari's form is also better in this one, and she doesn't make any negative comments about the background exercisers. (Those aspects of GER didn't bother me, but I know that they bothered some people.) The "tribal feel" to the music and clothing are also nice; I really liked the music, and there were only a few songs that I had heard before on other workouts.

Another nice feature that was also on Get Extremely Ripped is that each segment ends with a timer that counts down the last thirty seconds of that segment. I also liked how Jari has more background exercisers working out at different levels: she has a modifier for beginners, plus exercisers for more intermediate and advanced exercisers, too. If you check out Jari's website, you can also purchase a PDF file that gives various rotations using all seven of her DVD's.

Overall, this is a nice addition to my rather large video collection. I really like Jari's down-to-earth, motivational style, and I can tell that I will be doing this workout a lot!

UPDATE ON 10/9/09: I did Get Extremely Ripped (the video right before this one) this morning, and the set is definitely lighter and brighter on this newer workout. It's the same set that they are on, but it's much easier to see what the exercisers are doing on this newer workout. So if the darkness on GER bothered you, it shouldn't as much on this one.

I think amazon.com goofed because the release date for this particular DVD "Get Extremely Ripped 1000" was not supposed to be available until Oct 6, 2009. I received my order the fourth week in August. In any event here's my review.
It is very challenging, a bit different than her Extremely Ripped that came out earlier this year. The intervals are 3 minutes long. Much of the cardio is what I would describe as plyometrics, which is alot of jumping and fast powerful movements that get your heart rate way up there which is more than enough time before you begin the weight lifting. Jari does give 3 types of levels for each section, so anyone can do the workout. I believe if you follow Ellie, who is to Jari's right, demonstrates level 1 which is for beginners. Jari and Kirsten do level 2 and 3 and the rest in the back do level 3.
So far, I have only done workout #1 which is about 30 minutes long. However, I did see the whole video. There is a section for abs which consist of planks and crunches. All the same people are in this DVD as the "Get Extremely Ripped DVD that came out earlier. The outfits are cute and the theme is "tribal". Interesting music if you like tribal drumbeats but, honestly, I'm in it for the actual workout. I don't care about aesthetics unless its really distracting. In this case, I thought it was very well done and more importantly I felt that I got a really challenging workout. The newer dvd gives you a choice to do interval workout #1 or #2 just like the previous dvd. But, what was different in this dvd was the 2 options to either do weights by itself or just straight-up cardio. I thought that was a clever addition just in case you are not up for the combination of intervals and weights from workout 1 or 2. I really like it, and I think most people will be very pleased. In combination of clean eating, this workout would be highly effective in burning a tremendous amount of fat. If there is one criticism, it would be that the strength training segments could've been little longer. Overall, a powerful workout.

If you are looking to burn a ton of calories and sweat buckets, this is a good total body workout for you! I did the complete workout and was soaked in sweat when I was finished. This has all the components of a great exercise plan: cardio, strength training for all the major muscles, and stretching. My favorite will always be the original Ripped 1000, but this one is really worth adding to your collection!

Just some background info before my review. I'm an avid exerciser (5x/week - about an hour each day) for over year now. I've lost over 30 lbs. and I am in the best shape of my life now at 31 with 2 kids. I wear between a size 2-4 (used to be a size 12) and have more stamina and strength than I did at 18 when I was a ballet dancer. I've been doing Jillian Michael's DVDs (Banish Fat Boost Metabolism & No More Trouble Zones) along with about 20+ other DVD's that are heavy on interval/circuit training with weights. Jari's DVD ranks right up there with a few others that are my favorites. Hers is BY FAR the toughest one out of all of my collection and beats all of Jillian's DVDs by a landslide. I've even started dropping more weight and losing more inches again after plateauing for many months! The 1st time I did Jari's (I did both circuits back to back too), I was completely exhausted and was so sore the next few days that I could barely walk. Let me tell you that if you do this workout with the step, which is what I did, you will be getting an awesome cardio and strength workout (especially for your legs!) that beats all others and leaves you feeling great. I have so much energy afterwards too. By the way, when I rotate this with Jillian's now (Banish Fat Boost Metabolism), I barely feel like I'm working out at all. Jari's workout has increased my strength and stamina far faster and much better than Jillian's ever could. I'm now a convert! (Sorry Jillian!)

This is hands-down one of the best workout videos I own. It blasts calories and gives the a great cardiovascular workout, while also toning and sculpting the muscles. I workout six days a week and do everything from Insanity to P90X to Billy Blanks, but I'll tell you this whooped my rear the first time I did it. I always do the complete workout, which runs a little over an hour. I'm 5'2" and 115 lbs., and according to my heart rate monitor, I burn just under 800 calories a pop. Now, I do use risers and I (in most cases) use the same weights as Laurie, but still it's really hard for me to find a workout that torches calories that fast.
I won't go through the complete breakdown of the moves, as that's already been done by several reviewers, but I will re-assert that you alternate b/t cardio and strength training chapters. Jari moves VERY quickly b/t the two...almost too quickly. Some of her earlier videos left too much time b/t chapter changes, however I hustle to get back into position and to start in correct form. My advice to newbies to the video, have your weights ready and on-hand. My only other criticism of the video is that, if you're familiar at all with Jari's earlier work, you're gonna recognize many of these moves. I really like the group of exercises she's put together, but I also feel like I can pull out three of her older videos and repeat the exact same workout. I would like to have seen a few more fresh moves and less repeat. But at the end of the day, it's still an outstanding lower and upper body workout with great cardio moves that really get your heart rate up. As a final aside, I actually like that you see more of Jari's personality here and in Get Extremely Ripped. I appreciate the energy she gives, and truly enjoy seeing her more informal side. Great workout head to toe, and leaves me smiling!

is absolutely NON-STOP!! I actually like her first "Get Ripped 1000" a little better because you do 2 sets of reps (weights), plus you get to stretch after the cardio. This workout is amazing, you sweat and get a super workout but I didn't feel my muscles were as fatigued after this one...I was but my muscles weren't. Her cardio bursts were much longer in this video as well. I found it too "jumpy" for me, but it is effective. I highly recommend any Jari workout, but if you've never done one before, I wouldn't start with this - especially if you're just getting started in a workout routine.

I was excited to see a workout that was like Get Ripped 1000, a mixture of cardio and weights. From an exercise perspective, I enjoyed this DVD. The routine is different - more movement, increased heartrate, and varying steps.

But there are so many distractions, many which can also be found in Get Extremely Ripped.
- Jari is much more chatty in these DVDs than in all of her other DVDs. I prefer a more focused instructor, especially since after watching it a few times, her comments are a bit annoying.
- Jari doesn't do all of the exercises as in her other DVDs. I prefer instructors to sweat along with me, not visit the people in the back.
- She's upped the number of people in the video from her standard 3. They are all very fit (which is good), but a strange shade of orange.
- Jari loses count during the moves. It makes her appear very unfocused and disinterested.
- The music and outfits are very gimmicky. Kind of 80s.

I only gave it 3 stars because of the distractions. I liked the exercises and will continue to use the DVD. However, this and Get Extremely Ripped just don't have the same professional feel as Jari's previous DVDs.

I am a mother of 3. I am in the best shape of my life and a lot of it has to do with Jari Love's workouts. I have the original Ripped: 1000 calories. I love it, and I now have another love which is Jari's newest Extremely Ripped: 1000. I consider myself in awesome shape, but I could not finish this video the first time. I tried again the second day, determined to finish. I did and was amazed at how refreshed I felt afterwards! Definitely worth buying.

I am an advanced intermediate exercizer. I love the Firm and Cathe. However I find that when I try to get into doing these kinds of workouts more than 3-4 times per week I always wind up with some kind of over use injury (ankle, knee, etc.). This workout, as well as the others in the Ripped series, seem to be the exception. This workout is the most vigorous I have tried in the series but usually does not leave me sore the next day unless I really jack up the weights. I also find it to be very easy to follow--ie not too dancy and she is very good with her directions. The moves are old school but really get the job done. She also has different back up folks doing each exercize with differing equipment and at different fitness levels. If you can get used to the Canadian accent pretty much everyone can get a top notch workout with this DVD.

I was so excited to see that Jari had a new DVD. When I first tried it, I was disappointed. I am not a fan of aerobics or step aerobics. I'm just not coordinated for dancy type stuff. This DVD has a bunch of that. I felt lost a lot during the cardio parts-and started to get bored. They have 3 different levels to work at--beginner, regular, and advanced. That's helpful. Due to knee problems, I don't do plyo exercises so it was nice that there were alternatives offered.

Now-I know other reviewers complained about the outfits. I have to say, the jungle print didn't bother me that much. I was happy that the girls working out with Jari weren't dressed in outfits that were overly revealing (as some exercise DVDs are-and I hate that!). The woman to the left of Jari appears to be wearing some sort of leathery looking exercise pants??? (not that this makes the DVD bad-it's just sort of humorous) The dark background wasn't really a distraction for me-and I was sort of pleased that the set was different from her other DVDs-for variety.

People who love weight training and dancy sort of workouts might like this DVD. If you have two left feet, as I do--don't bother with this.

Her other 1,000 DVD is so much better.