Product Details

• Actors: Minna Lessig
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Peter Pan Studios
• VHS Release Date: September 18, 2000
• Run Time: 35 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00004Z73U
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,483 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The three 10-minute workouts in QuickFix Legs & Arms target arms and legs in an effective and varied sequence of exercises. The first workout works both arms and legs together with quickly changing, multiple-muscle exercises using a set of three- to eight-pound dumbbells. For example, you are lunging with the legs and doing a combination for the shoulders and triceps at the same time. The second workout offers powerful lower-body exercises using body weight: lunges, squats, pliés, and leg extensions. The third is a weight workout for the upper body, switching muscle groups nonstop for an effective workout even in 10 minutes. Each workout has its own short warm-up, so you can do these on separate days. With whole workouts squeezed into 10 minutes, the quick stretches at the end aren't adequate--add more on your own. Instructor Minna Lessig and her two fit assistants demonstrate the exercises well. If you are limited in time and you want to work out effectively, this is a good choice. --Joan Price

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Workout for Your Whole Body!, February 18, 2001

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"bunny6269" (Gainesville, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quick Fix Arms & Legs Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Don't be fooled by the title -- this workout really makes you feel it all over. I purchased this tape after buying the Quick Fix Total Body Workout. I really liked the segment Minna (she is the instructor for this entire tape) did the best so I decided to find some more tapes by her. And I am glad I found this tape. There are three segments - the first is a mix of arm and leg work; the second focuses on just legs; and the third is just arms. I barely made it through all three! What is good is that you can break the segments up and do them seperately to focus on the areas where you most need help or do them all together for a total strength training workout. The instruction is clear and the moves are simple yet they really work! I used three pounds weights for the arm segments but I would suggest starting out lighter if you are new to strength traning. These are good, basic exercises that are really effective.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to squeeze in short but intense toning workouts., December 31, 2002

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Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quick Fix Arms & Legs Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Like all of the tapes in the Quick Fix series, this video consists of three 10-minute workouts that can be done separately or together. Minna Lessing takes the lead on this tape, with Julie Upton and Nancy Popp in the background. Although short, each workout is fairly intense, but you can stay motivated by watching the countdown clock in the lower right corner.

The first workout targets both legs and arms. After a very brief warmup, Minna leads you through a mix of traditional toning exercises such as bicep curls, squats, and lunges; there's also several sets of french presses for the triceps. Many of the exercises consist of leg/arm combinations, and some are pretty tough. The cool-down consists of only one arm stretch. The second workout focuses solely on legs, mostly via squats and lunges. It also contains some leg extensions, both to the side and to the front, and two brief stretches at the end. Finally, workout three is for the arms. Biceps are targeted through single, double, and hammer curls, and tricep exercises include the french press and extensions. Several exercises for shoulders are also included; these are done at a slower 2-count as opposed to the tempo pace of the other exercises. Like the first program, a single stretch is offered for cool-down.

Not a lot of instruction is given by Minna, but she and the others are friendly and motivating without being overly peppy. The Quick Fix series is great for those who are time-crunched, and this tape is no exception. For full-body strength training, trying doing all three programs on this tape combined with one of the Quick Fix Tight Abs workouts, and you'll have a great 40-minute workout that just flies by.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun AND it works!, April 22, 2002

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Karen (Owatonna, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quick Fix Arms & Legs Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I bought this video because I was looking for a shorter workout for when time is a little tight. I wasn't sure what to expect in ten minutes, but I absolutely love it! I usually just do one segment a night, combined with other videos, and I feel each workout. The other night I did all three, and boy did I feel it! For the next few days! I love Minna, and I'm planning to get more of her videos. I like the Quick Fix format so much I also bought the buns and abs videos and plan to get the yoga one, too. If you're short on time or like to do a few videos in a night like I do, I would definitely recommend this video.