Customer Reviews

Quick Fix Arms & Legs Workout [VHS]

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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.

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.

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.

I found this to be a great workout tape not only for your arms and legs, but your entire body. The steps are easy to follow and you feel great after using this tape. You really feel as though you have had a total workout for your spirit, mind and body. This tape is a great way for to reduce stress and anxiety. Since I have been using this tape I have noticed that my arms and legs are shaplier with more definition, not to mention I have lost a few pounds.

a really good 30-minute workout. i like how the 3 workouts are broken into 10 minute segments. even doing one 10-minute workout each day is very effective. i was really sweating and felt it the next day. the count clock is a good idea. very effective workout for all the major muscle groups. great to do when you're pressed for time.

My boyfriend let me borrow this video, and I must say that I have not given it back. I love the Quick Fix Girls (Minna, Julie, and Nancy). They are pleasant, and not dry or overly excited (Denise Austin). I also love their shapes which are motivating: not too skinny with nice muscle tones. They give you good short instructions on how to do the movements properly and tell you what body part you are working on. The video is divided into 3 segments (legs&arms, legs, arms) so you can choose to do one, two or all 3 segments in a row. Believe me, I have not been able to do all 3 in a row yet, and I've been using the video for months. I look forward to this workout every week as it gives a nice burn and a good sweat (and that's in one segment). I love alternating it with my cardio and ab video (also by Quick Fix).

I love it. First segment is arms & legs: triceps, squats, lunges, arm curls. Second is mostly lower body: squats, lunges, plies, leg lifts. Third is all arms: delts, triceps, biceps. Enough reps for each exercise. Use heavier weights if you're intermediate or advanced. All standing work, no floor work. Minna Lessig is superb, professional, and motivating. I can't say enough about this video so I'll just stop here. Happy Toning!

Love my quick fix pilates tape. My sister bought the denise Austin weights, but she screams so much . We use her tape with he sound off. This tape is much calmer, the first section works arms and legs with weights. After one week I moved up 3lbs on my weights, my sister is up to 8 lb weights. This tape accomplishes a lot with out killing or annoying you to death. Will keep buying quick fix tapes, I get a lot of enjoyment and body change.

i bought this video and have found it to be very effective. a nice lil' workout for your arms and legs you even get a break down of three different segments to choose from, do them all or what ever one that meets your toning needs.

This is a great, fast workout. I really worked up a sweat, and felt the burn the next day. I would definitely buy other tapes in the Quick Fix series.