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8 Minute Abs With 8 Minute Arms [VHS]

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I have always been self-conscious of my abs, always wanting them to be more defined, tighter, looking better. I have an AbsWork machine and a Body Blade and have been using those for 3+ years now. I would procrastinate doing those workouts, so I decided to give this video a try (mainly for the price), and I love it! It is quick, to the point and YOU FEEL IT BURN! The eight minutes go by quick and after two weeks my husband and I both notice a difference. I try to work out at least five times a week and it does not matter how much I use this video, I feel the burn! I recommend this to anyone who wants fast results and a great routine at that! Jaime is great at keeping you motivated and reminding you of the correct way to do the exercises. The bonus Arms are a plus and I use the soup cans! Better than going to the gym! My daughter (3 years old) even likes to do the workouts with me!

I'm a 53 year old woman who enjoys staying fit. Back in my younger days I loved to do aerobics, but the impact just became too hard for my joints. I have been exercise walking for about 16 years now. Recently I have wanted to begin some sort of exercising, but just didn't know what. I have lower back problems and I sure didn't want to aggravate that problem. I found that this tape is just the answer. It definitely gives you a workout, making your abs really burn. Also,the trainer is careful to stress how to take care of your back while doing the exercises. I think it's great! The arms portions is an added bonus. Only after you do the tape will you realize how much you need these exercises. Now, I am thinking about purchasing the 8 minute buns video.

Work out videos looked like a waste of money to me, but I wanted to learn the basics of a good abdominal workout. I only wish that I had done this sooner. The tape gives clear instructions and excellent views of all the excercises. As a novice to crunches, this helped a lot. After a week of using this tape I was able to extend the workout and mix it with the upper body workout without the use of the tape. The routine produced plainly visible results within 2 weeks. The greatest result is the way it changes your posture. If you work at a desk, you'll never believe the difference it makes. Be aware: If you haven't done these kinds of excercises before, you're likely to tire out your neck before your abs the first few times, but this changes quickly.

This tape is exactly the same as the 8 Minute Abs tape but 8 Minute Arms has been included as a bonus. Both 8 minute abs and 8 minute arms are no frills, no fuss workout. The setting is a lovely river view with two exercisers and the lead instructor Jaime Brenkus. Jaime Brenkus has a friendly, approach with just the right touch of enthusiasm. On the abs section of the tape, he leads you through 8 minutes of exercises designed to work different parts of your abdominal muscles. Each set of movements like oblique twists and reverse curls are 45 seconds long. A small bell rings when each set is done. Brenkus then takes you into the next set. A timer at the bottom of the screen tracks your progress till you have completed the full 8 minutes. There is no warm up or cool down. Just 8 minutes of straight abdominals. I really love the ab section. It's handy to tack on to the end of another workout when you are already warmed up or warm up yourself and use alone. It's hard to find an ab tape that is short and efficient, where you don't have to fast forward through a lot of tape you don't need. I also like the one on one style Jaime demonstrates. The timer is motivating too. The one drawback is that Jaime does not explain to the viewer correct abdominal postioning to get maximum benefits from ab work. This makes a big difference in results. But if you already know this information and want a quick workout I highly recommend it! In the bonus 8 minute arms section, Jaime does a number of different exercises to work the arms in different ways using light weights. Again a timer at the bottom keeps track of the 8 minutes. The drawback to this section is there is not enough time to switch from lighter to heavier weights for a more effective workout. The change from one exercise to another is rapid so you really have to stay with the same weights the whole time and this may not challenge the areas that could use a heavier weight. However, as an occasionally boost to your fitness program or as a mini toning section its quite nice. The ab workout alone is worth the price of the tape!

I am not a workout tape junky but decided to give this one a try due to it's minimal time requirement. I am a new mom and free time is hard to come by. I did the tape for the first time today and I plan on keeping it in the VCR so that all I have to do is press play whenever I get a few minutes. I found the on screen 8 minute count down helpful and I like that they let you go at your own pace. You don't need any equipment although it is optional for the arms, they actually use soup cans! The instructor is lowkey and positive and there aren't a bunch of sweaty models posing for the camera. I definately felt the burn in my abs but next time I think I will use the soup cans for the arms. I am actually looking forward to doing this tomorrow!

I've always disliked any form of structured, repetitive exercise, preferring instead to hike, rollerblade, dance, and take part in activities that are more enjoyable to me. However, the 8 Minute Abs and 8 Minute Arms workouts have helped me tremendously, without requiring me to set aside large blocks of time for tedious exercises. The exercises themselves are very focused so that you don't spend a lot of time jumping around without accomplishing your goals. I'm very impressed by how quickly I've noticed a difference in my body. I can do pushups for the first time in my life, my Yoga practice has improved tremendously, and I feel wonderful.

I'd recommend this tape to anyone who hates to work out, but loves exercise and being in shape.

I am only 13, but I am very health conscious and love to excercise. I started this video about 1-2 weeks ago and I can definately see a difference in my strength. You can really feel the burn in this video and you know it's working. I can feel my abs getting tighter and it's great. The bonus 8 minute arms is great too. You can really feel all the excercises and you know they are working. You would think that 8 minutes is not enough for an efficient workout but trust me, it is! It's intense and Jaime keeps you going with his motivational voice. I really enjoy this tape and I strongly suggest it to anyone who wants fast results in their strength or in their waist and arm shape.

This video is perfect for those who want to assault their flabby abs and arms but don't have time (or patience) to spend hours each day doing it. This instructor and his techniques are wonderful and truly effective (check out his 8 min. Buns/Legs too!). I have been using this video each day for a week now and can already see and feel results. One caveat: those who have not done ab exercises before may have trouble at first with the ab portion of this video. For first few days, I continuously pulled and strained on my neck (even though the instructor specifically says not to!) After a day or two, as the muscle strated building, I have less tendency to rely on my neck to do what my tummy should be doing. A Fantastic Video. Don't miss out!

I am very pleased with this tape. It is a series of exercises that work all of the abdominal muscles in just eight minutes. This is a great tape for those of us that don't have a lot of spare time, but want to exercise. The added arm exercises are great, also. I would definitely recommend this tape to anyone who is looking for a fast, effective ab toner.

I have made a goal to work out at least 3 times a week and found myself never having "time." I tried using my really old aerobics tapes from the late 80's and found them to be too long or generally not "safe" by today's standards and my older body. I found the exercises on this video to be extremely beneficial and actually FUN! Just when you think how much time is left? I look on the TV screen and see I am almost done! I also have 8 Minute Buns and Thighs and alternate doing 2 of each a day. They have not given me any back problems (which I had injured in a car accident) and I feel great after finishing. I highly recommend these tapes to anyone who really doesn't enjoy working out and to those who do enjoy it!