Product Details

• Actors: Jay Johnson, Lin Johnson
• Format: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Music Access Inc.
• DVD Release Date: December 8, 2009
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002OVB9T4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,951 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

With the help of his wife/co-trainer Lin, retired US Army drill instructor Jay Johnson brings you the only authentic boot camp fitness training system available. With over 10 years in the making and patterned after methods researched and developed by the U.S. Department of Defense, JAY JOHNSON’S BOOT CAMP FITNESS SYSTEM can guarantee you the permanent results you are looking for. Join Jay, Lin and crew as they work your entire body into your Ultimate Body! Increase your overall body shape, image and feel by performing these total body workouts.

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So far I love it!, January 6, 2010

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S. Clements - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jay Johnson's Boot Camp Fitness: Ultimate Body, Vol. 1 (DVD)

The Jay Johnson Boot Camp Fitness DVD I ordered arrived yesterday and I was so excited to try it today. "Boot Camp" workouts are a pretty big deal here, but due to my work schedule, there's really no way for me to join a class and still have time to get ready for work.

I already liked what I had seen of Jay on DCC and figured I'd give this a try. Note: the DVD was $15 when I ordered it, and know it's down to $11.50, which is a hell of a deal.

I couldn't find a detailed review online, so I thought I'd just do one myself.

Things you need to know: Jay is chit-chatty, and military. And hard-core. And his wife is the hot blonde on the cover with him. She helps lead as well.

You really don't need any equipment for this, and although some of the demonstrators do use hand weights from time to time, those of us trying to get back in shape certainly don't need them to get a good workout. Jay does want you to download his guide and learn the moves before you begin, but I didn't do this and it wasn't that big of a deal. If you are fairly coordinated, you can pick it up.

The workout is divided into five sections, and there's a countdown bar at the bottom of the screen to let you know how much time is left in each section, which is GENIUS. Gave me something to look forward to.

First section: Prep. 4:45. Basically some warm up cardio-type moves. No stretching.

Second section: Abs. Around 12:00. I love that they did abs first. I always get worn out and since abs are at the end of most DVD workouts, I tend to turn off the DVD and skip that part. No chance of that here.

Third section: Legs. Around 14:00. Holy crap, this is rough. Jay does his exercises in "cadences". Like 1 2 3, 1, 1 2 3, 2, 1 2 3, 3, and he does five of them. Then he gives you 30 seconds to do as many of that move as you can. It's a little crazy up there on the screen with 4 people going at their own pace, but I just picked the super-ab-cut lady and followed her during the free-for-alls.

Fourth section: Cardio. Around 14:00. He does what he calls a "pyramid workout" and does the cadence thing again. With the first exercise, you do 20 of the cadences. 10 second break, and then you do 19 of the next exercise. 1o second break again and you do 18 and so on until you get to 10 and that's your last one.

Fifth section: Recovery. 4:00. Here he does stretches and chit chats some more.

I think Jay and I are going to be good friends. I really think this workout is going to shape me up. But it's not for the faint of heart- be ready to really work out.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great workout!, February 14, 2010

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C Smith (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Jay Johnson's Boot Camp Fitness: Ultimate Body, Vol. 1 (DVD)

This video will give you a great lower body, core, and cardio workout. The addition of weights will give you an upper body workout as well. I caution those with bad knees - this workout may not be for you; but the instructors do a good job of providing modifications for those excercises that may put more stress on the knees.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jay Johnson rocks!, November 3, 2009

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Patricia Wessant "Minou" (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jay Johnson's Boot Camp Fitness: Ultimate Body, Vol. 1 (DVD)

I am fortunate enough to go to Jay Johnson's boot camp several days a week in Dallas. I started almost 2 years ago. At the age of 48, I have probably tried every fitness routine or DVD on the planet. I can honestly say that Jay's workouts are the ONLY exercise that I have ever done with full results. Within the first few months of doing Jays boot camp workouts, I lost over 20 lbs and have kept it off the entire time. I have completely transformed my body and my metabolism. Plus I feel better and happier than ever.
Jay knows how to train you but most importantly, he knows how to get into your head and teach you to BELIEVE that no matter how old, how overweight, or how athletically challenged you are or think you are, YOU CAN DO THIS. He practices what he teaches and is a living example that will inspire you and make you want to give it your all. He is energetic and fun so you will never be bored. Jay is a blessing and gift to the world. Give yourself this gift to become a better you. Learn how to change your body and mind which will make you stronger than ever and carry over into your daily life. There are a lot of "imitation" boot camps out there so don't waste your time and money on those. JAY JOHNSON IS THE REAL DEAL. Do Jay's workouts regularly, eat well balanced food and I promise you, the results WILL show up on your entire body. Happy boot camping everyone... HOORAH!!!!