Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Sony Wonder (Video)
• DVD Release Date: November 26, 2002
• Run Time: 70 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00006LPC1
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,785 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but repetitive, October 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Kathy Smith - Ultimate Burn & Firm (DVD)

As most of Kathy Smith's workouts, these are very effective but be aware that these 2 DVD's are the exact same as the VHS version of Peak Fat Burning and Lower Body Firming, both of which are great vidoes (I purchased simply to update to the DVD version). The only issue I have with these workouts is similar to what was mentioned in a previous review, the Peak Fat Burning DVD already has a ton of lower body exercises making it hard to rest your lower body muscles if you choose to alternate these videos, which is recommended on the back of the DVD. It would have been great for an upper body work out to be included with the Peak Fat Burning DVD as opposed to a lower body work out. It's just too many lower body workouts.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kick Butt (literally), February 25, 2005

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Freyja Gabois "freyja_gabois" (Vacationland (Maine) United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kathy Smith - Ultimate Burn & Firm (DVD)

This is a combination of 2 DVDs.

The first is a cardio DVD. It is ~6 intervals, each followed by an active recovery in which you work your butt and thighs. Kathy is great at cueing and the moves are fairly easy to pick up after you start. It will get you sweating and burning calories!

The second DVD is a toning for the butt/thighs. You will see (and feel) results ASAP. She is good about making sure you are in the proper position. This DVD has two 10 min sections, the first for beginners which does all the moves alternating legs and the second 10 minutes is for "Advanced" meaning you spend 5 minutes on one leg then do it on the other side. (the first time I did the DVD I only got through 8 minutes of the beginner section and couldnt sit properly for 3 days... and I am in shape although apparently I didn't work out my butt like I should have!)

This is my favorite workout!

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite workouts, September 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Kathy Smith - Ultimate Burn & Firm (DVD)

These are by far my favorite workouts and worth owning! They are fun and interesting without being too complicated. I love the intervals in Peak Fat Burning they really make the time fly!

On one of the back sleeves of the DVDs, they suggest doing the Peak Fat Burning 2 to 3 times a week alternating with the Lower Body Firming 2 to 3 times a week. I tried this for about 4 days and found that because I was doing many of the same exercises with the same muscles groups (squats, one-legged sqats) these muscles never got a break.

So, if you're starting out I would recommend starting with the Peak Fat Burning and find a different toning video (e.g. Lower Body Pilates or Lift Weights to Lose Weight) to alternate with. When you have mastered that a bit or want a change switch to a different cardio (e.g. Timesaver Fat Burner or Instant Workout) and use the Lower Body Firming. Hope that helps!